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. Winter programs run from January to April.
Registration takes place through the City of Vancouver's online recreation and activity registry.
Registration is open
Children
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
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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
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
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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
-
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
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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
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
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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
-
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
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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)
Student Groupings
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Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Set 2
Adult
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
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Adult Beginner Plus+ Clinic (18+)
Continue developing fundamentals skills this winter in a small group setting! This course builds on technique and strategy from Adult Beginner in order to become more confident rallying and playing within the full court setting.
Student Background
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Has taken Adult Beginner Clinic or;
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In the process of developing complete technique for groundstrokes
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Still developing ability to rally consistently with both forehand and backhand
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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Gain exposure to volley and serve
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Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Set 2
Set 3
Adult Cardio Tennis (2.5-3.5)
Sweat and swing! This course is an opportunity for players with a solid playing foundation (2.5 – 3.5 NTRP rating) to get an aerobic and anaerobic workout through tennis specific exercises. Each class includes physical activation, shot-cycle, physical conditioning, and cool-down. Through hand and racket fed shot-cycles, students will have an opportunity to develop better footwork and body mechanics, while practicing their strokes to improve consistency and accuracy.
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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Improve cardiovascular health through high-intensity interval training
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Refine and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking
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Refine and integrate fundamental footwork patterns
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Refine and integrate modern biomechanics specific to tennis
Class Schedule:
Set 1
Adult Tennis FIT (18+)
Want to move better, prevent injury, and be ready for the physical demands of tennis? This fitness course introduces students to foundational exercises for functional movement with a focus on mobility, strength, and agility. Low impact exercises specific to racket sports will work to improve body coordination and conditioning so that you can perform your best on and off the court. All playing levels welcome.
Student Background
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Physically active and/or;
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Playing tennis, pickleball, badminton, or squash
Development Focus
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Develop a love for athletic training in a positive environment
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Develop familiarity with how to use modern athletic equipment including rollers, balls, bands, weights, and ladders
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Develop an understanding for how to use and sequence exercises
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Build toned muscle in key functional areas
Class Schedule: