
Winter Programs
Learn tennis indoors this winter with our team of expert coaches. Our programs are designed to provide students with a technical foundation that will allow them to maximize their potential as recreational or competitive players.
Registration takes place through the City of Vancouver's online recreation and activity registry
Registration opens December 4 and 11
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
Location:
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Friday
2:30pm-3:15pm
January 7-April 1
13 sessions | $341.25
Mini Aces (5.6-6 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
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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
Location:
Kitsilano Community Centre
West Point Grey Community Centre
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Monday
3:30pm-4:15pm
January 3 - March 28
12 sessions | $315
Thursday
3:30pm-4:15pm
September 16-October 2
10 sessions | $262.50
Thursday
3:30pm-4:30pm
January 7-April 1
13 sessions | $455
Friday
3:30pm-4:15pm
January 7-April 1
13 sessions | $341.25
Junior Fundamentals (7-9 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
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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
-
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
Location:
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Saturday
11am-12pm
January 8-April 2
13 sessions | $390
Junior Aces (7-9 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
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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
Location:
Kitsilano Community Centre
Kerrisdale Community Centre
West Point Grey Community Centre
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Monday
4:15pm-5:15pm
January 3 - March 28
12 sessions | $420
Tuesday
3:30pm-4:30pm
January 4 - March 8
10 sessions | $350
Wednesday
3:30pm-4:45pm
January 5 - March 30
13 sessions | $568.75
Wednesday
3:30pm-5pm
January 5-March 30
13 sessions | $682.50
Thursday
4:45pm-6pm
January 6-March 31
13 sessions | $568.75
Friday
2:30pm-3:15pm
January 7-April 1
14 sessions | $735
Youth Fundamentals (10-13 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
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Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Location:
Kerrisdale Community Centre
Saturday
12pm-1pm
January 8-April 2
13 sessions | $390
Youth Aces (10-13 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
Location:
Kerrisdale Community Centre
West Point Grey Community Centre
Kitsilano Community Centre
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
Tuesday
3:30pm-4:30pm
January 4 - March 8
10 sessions | $350
Wednesday
4:45pm-6pm
January 5 - March 30
13 sessions | $568.75
Thursday
3:30pm-5pm
January 6-March 31
13 sessions | $682.50
Thursday
6pm-7:15pm
January 7-April 1
13 sessions | $568.75
Thursday
4:15pm-5:15pm
January 6 - March 10
10 sessions | $350
Friday
5:45pm-7:15pm
January 7-April 1
13 sessions | $682.50
Adult Beginner Clinic (18+)
Learn how to play tennis this winter in a small group setting! This course provides an introduction to the game with an eventual progression to rally and play within the full court setting.
Student Background
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New to tennis or;
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In the process of developing complete technique for groundstrokes
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Still developing ability to rally consistently from service line
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
-
Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique
-
Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Location:
Kitsilano Community Centre
Sunday
10:30am-12pm
January 9 - March 28
12 sessions | $630
Adult Intermediate Clinic (18+)
Take your game to the next level! An opportunity for players with some experience with the game (Adult Beginner Clinic or 2.5 – 3.0 NTRP rating) to refine their technical and tactical skills. Through game-based learning, students will improve their ability to play within cooperative and competitive settings.
Student Background
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In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes and volleys
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In the process of developing correct movement and positioning
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Can rally consistently from baseline
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Has some experience volleying at the net
Development Focus
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Refine and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Refine and integrate modern groundstrokes technique
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Refine and integrate modern volley technique
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Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills for all phases of play
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Develop strategic awareness for singles and doubles
Location:
Kitsilano Community Centre
Friday
11:45am-1:15pm
January 7 - March 11