Summer Smash Tennis

West Point Grey Community Centre | Spring Programs

Registration takes place through the City of Vancouver's online recreation and activity registry

Mini Fundamentals (5.0-6.11 yrs)

Learn tennis this spring! Prepare your child to excel at tennis and sport with lessons that focus on developing fundamental movement and proprioception. We have fun developing students’ movement, tracking, and racquet skills. An emphasis is placed on learning how to develop coordination and cooperation skills in a group setting.

Student Background

• Has some or no experience in tennis

• Beginning to develop racket control

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

8 sessions | $150

7 sessions | $131.25

Junior Fundamentals (7.0-9.11 yrs)

Young beginners with little or no experience are introduced 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

• Has some or no experience in tennis

• Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes

• Developing ability to rally consistently (10+) from service line

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

Student Groupings

• Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill

8 sessions | $200

7 sessions | $175

Youth Fundamentals (10.0-13.11 yrs)

Young beginners with little or no experience are introduced 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

• Has some or no experience in tennis

• Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes

• Still developing ability to rally consistently (10+) from service line

Development Focus

• Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

• Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking 

• Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

• Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

Student Groupings

• Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill 

8 sessions | $200

7 sessions | $175

Key Information

http://www.westpointgrey.org

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604-257-8140

Logistics​

• All students MUST print off our activity waiver found on our website and bring a signed copy to the FIRST class

• Lessons take place at Elm Park (43rd Ave and Larch)

• Students are expected to bring their own rackets and dress in athletic attire with athletic shoes

• In the case of rainy or questionable weather, classes may be cancelled. The instructor will contact you. Refunds will be issued at the end of the session.

• No class May 20th

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Learning Environment

• A safe, non-judgmental space for students and staff

• Tennis Canada Certified Coaches

• Max student to teacher ratio of 6:1

• Progressive tennis method and equipment used

• Teaching model encourages learning through play

• Integrated perception training 

• An emphasis on fun, activity, and challenge

• Sensitive to distinct emotional and learning needs

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