Children Spring Programs
We offer spring tennis programs for beginner and more experienced players at multiple locations in Vancouver. Spring programs run from April to June.
Registration takes place through the City of Vancouver's online recreation and activity registry.
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Registration is open
Mini Aces (5.6-7.6 yrs)
Start or continue learning tennis in a small group setting. Lessons focus on developing fundamental movement, tracking, and racquet skills. An emphasis is placed on developing motor skills and physical literacy specific to tennis.
Student Background
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Has some or no experience in tennis
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Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes
Development Focus
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Develop fundamental forehand and backhand technique
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Develop timing of swing with bounce of ball
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Develop ball tracking skills
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Develop a love for tennis in a positive environment
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Set 2
Junior Fundamentals (7.6-10 yrs)
Start learning tennis in a fun and supportive environment. Lessons provide young beginners with little or no experience an introduction to the game through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ½ stage of the progressive tennis model. An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation.
Student Background
Beginning or continuing to:
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Develop technique for groundstrokes
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Develop ability to rally consistently from the ½ court and ¾ court settings
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Develop technique for serve
Development Focus
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Develop a solid technical foundation for groundstrokes
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Develop timing and tracking skills
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Develop ability to play cooperative and competitive rally games
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Develop a love for tennis in a positive environment
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Junior Aces (7.6-10 yrs)
Continue developing a tennis foundation and build confidence. Lessons provide young players with some experience the ability to continue developing their skills through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ¾ stage of the progressive tennis model. An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a solid technical foundation.
Student Background
Beginning or continuing to:
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Develop or refine technique for groundstrokes
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Develop consistency rallying in the ¾ court to full court settings
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Develop technique for serve
Development Focus
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Continue to develop groundstroke technique
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Improve ability to rally with limited use of or no self-rallies
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Become familiar with shot-cycle
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Develop proper serve technique fundamentals
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Develop a love for tennis in a positive environment
Student Groupings
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Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Set 2
Youth Fundamentals (11-15 yrs)
Start learning tennis in a fun and supportive environment. Lessons provide young beginners with little or no experience an introduction to the game through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ½ stage of the progressive tennis model. An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a strong technical foundation.
Student Background
Beginning or continuing to:
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Develop technique for groundstrokes
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Develop ability to rally consistently from the ½ court and ¾ court settings
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Develop technique for serve
Development Focus
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Develop a solid technical foundation for groundstrokes
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Develop timing and tracking skills
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Develop ability to play cooperative and competitive rally games
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Develop a love for tennis in a positive environment
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Youth Aces (11-15 yrs)
Continue developing a tennis foundation and build confidence. Lessons provide young players with some experience the ability to continue developing their skills through high energy, game-based lessons that use the ¾ stage of the progressive tennis model. An emphasis is placed on inspiring a love for the game while building a solid technical foundation.
Student Background
Beginning or continuing to:
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Develop or refine technique for groundstrokes
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Develop consistency rallying in the ¾ court to full court settings
-
Develop technique for serve
Development Focus
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Continue to develop groundstroke technique
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Improve ability to rally with limited use of or no self-rallies
-
Become familiar with shot-cycle
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Develop proper serve technique fundamentals
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Develop a love for tennis in a positive environment
Student Groupings
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Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Set 2
Youth Performance (11-16 yrs)
Improve consistency and control beyond fundamentals. This program is designed for players with experience who can rally consistently. Students will further develop ball control (direction, height, distance) and technique following the Summer Smash Progression. Students will be grouped according to age and skill to ensure appropriate level of challenge and progress.
Student Background
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Can rally 10 in a row with forehand and backhand from ¾ to full court
Beginning or continuing to:
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Develop technical ability for different phases of play
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Develop technique for serve
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Develop consistency rallying in the full court settings
Development Focus
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Continue to develop or refine groundstroke technical foundation
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Improve groundstroke consistency
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Improve shot-cycle consistency and efficiency with movement in three directions
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Develop fundamental volley technique
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Develop full motion serve technique
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Develop or improve to add height and direct the ball
Student Groupings
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Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Class Schedule: