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Children Winter Programs
Learn tennis indoors this winter with our team of expert coaches. We offer programs for beginner and more experienced players at multiple Vancouver locations. Winter programs run from January to April.
Registration takes place through the City of Vancouver's online recreation portal.
Registration Dates
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Mount Pleasant: November 30 at 7pm
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Marpole Oakridge: December 4 at 7pm
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Kitsilano: December 7 at 7pm
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Kerrisdale: December 9 at 9am
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West Point Grey: December 9 at 9am
Mini Fundamentals (4-5.6 yrs)
Learn tennis this winter! 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
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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 a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment
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Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
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Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Mini Aces (5.6-7.6 yrs)
Start or continue learning tennis this winter! 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
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Has some or no experience in tennis
-
Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes
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
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Set 2
Junior Fundamentals (7.6-10 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
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Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes
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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
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Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Junior Aces (7.6-10 yrs)
Young players with some experience continue to develop their skils 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
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In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes
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In the process of developing correct movement and positioning
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Can rally consistently from service line or farther (¾ court or baseline)
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
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Set 2
Youth Fundamentals (11-15 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
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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
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Youth Aces (11-15 yrs)
Young players with some experience continue to develop their sklils 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.
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 Background
-
In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes
-
In the process of developing correct movement and positioning
-
Can rally consistently from service line or farther (¾ court or baseline)
Student Groupings
-
Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Class Schedule: