Junior programs

Developmental

Junior Programs

Developmental

Our Developmental programs are designed to enable players to play the game (Serve, Rally  and Score) from day one. To learn more about program duration, assessment requirements and terms and conditions, please visit About Junior Programs page.

Summer Program Overview
To offer flexibility and continued progress through the summer, players can register for:
July Session: July 2 – July 27 (Note: Tuesday classes run for 3 weeks only)
August Session: July 28 – August 24
Each session includes four weeks of programming. You may register for either or both months.

Please note that registration opens to our continuing players first, and then we contact players on the waitlist if any spots remain available. Please contact us at letsplay@tennisforlife.ca or (604) 939-0028 to inquire about the waitlist.

Blue

AGE: 4 – 5 years old

COURT: ¼ of a regulation court (11m long x 5.5m wide)

RACQUET: 17 or 19 inches (depending on player’s size)

RED FOAM BALL: More than 75% less compression than a regulations ball

RULES: Non-elimination play-based activities

GOAL: Developing FUNdamental movement skills needed in Red 1, in an environment that instils a strong desire for being active and lifelong participation in sports

  • Program is full. Click here to join the waitlist
    22575
    4-5
    yrs old

    Blue – August

    Saturday
    09:30-10:30
    Aug. 2 - Aug. 23
    4
    weeks
    0
    spots left

    $115.97

  • Program is full. Click here to join the waitlist
    22567
    4-5
    yrs old

    Blue – July

    Saturday
    09:30-10:30
    Jul. 5 - Jul. 26
    4
    weeks
    0
    spots left

    $115.97


Red 1 & 2

AGE: 6 – 8 years old

COURT: ¼ of a regulation court (11m long x 5.5m wide)

RACQUET: 19 or 21 inches (depending on player’s size)

RED BALL: 75% less compression than a regulations ball

RULES: Non-elimination format, Games up to 7 or 11 points

RED 1 GOAL: Learning to play Throw Tennis, Floor Tennis, and Rally Tennis

RED 2 GOAL: Learning to Serve, Rally and Score by outlasting the opponent

  • 22576
    6-8
    yrs old

    Red 2 – August

    Saturday
    10:30-11:30
    Aug. 2 - Aug. 23
    4
    weeks
    4
    spots left

    $115.97

  • Program is full. Click here to join the waitlist
    22569
    6-8
    yrs old

    Red 1 – July and August

    Saturday
    11:30-12:30
    Jul. 5 - Aug. 23
    8
    weeks
    0
    spots left

    $231.95

  • 22568
    6-8
    yrs old

    Red 2 – July

    Saturday
    10:30-11:30
    Jul. 5 - Jul. 26
    4
    weeks
    2
    spots left

    $115.97

  • Program is full. Click here to join the waitlist
    22560
    6-8
    yrs old

    Red 1 – July and August

    Tuesday
    15:30-16:30
    Jul. 8 - Aug. 19
    7
    weeks
    0
    spots left

    $203.01


Orange 1 & 2

AGE: 9 – 11 years old

ORANGE COURT: ¾ of a regulation court (18m long x 6.4m wide)

RACQUET: 23 or 25 inches (depending on player’s size)

ORANGE BALL: 50% less compression than a regulations ball

RULES: Non-elimination format, No-ad scoring, Short sets (4 games)

ORANGE 1 GOAL: Learning to Serve, Rally and Score by outlasting the opponent

ORANGE 2 GOAL: Learning to win more points in Singles and Doubles by implementing basic tennis tactics

  • 22572
    9-11
    yrs old

    Orange 2 – August

    Tuesday
    16:30-17:30
    Jul. 29 - Aug. 19
    4
    weeks
    4
    spots left

    $138.60

  • Program is full. Click here to join the waitlist
    22570
    9-11
    yrs old

    Orange 1 – July and August

    Saturday
    12:30-13:30
    Jul. 5 - Aug. 23
    8
    weeks
    0
    spots left

    $277.20

  • 22561
    9-11
    yrs old

    Orange 2 – July

    Tuesday
    16:30-17:30
    Jul. 8 - Jul. 22
    3
    weeks
    3
    spots left

    $103.95


Green 1.0/1.5 & Green 2.0

AGE: 12 – 17 years old

GREEN COURT: Same size as a regulation court

RACQUET: 26 or 27 inches (depending on player’s size)

GREEN BALL: 25% less compression than a regulations ball

RULES: Non-elimination format, No-ad scoring, Short sets (4 games)

GREEN 1.0/1.5 GOAL: Learning to Serve, Rally and Score by outlasting the opponent

GREEN 2.0 GOAL: Learning to win more points in Singles and Doubles by implementing basic tennis tactics

  • 22572
    12-17
    yrs old

    Green 2.0 – August

    Thursday
    15:30-16:30
    Jul. 31 - Aug. 21
    4
    weeks
    3
    spots left

    $138.60

  • 22573
    9-11
    yrs old

    Green Transitional – August

    Tuesday
    17:30-18:30
    Jul. 29 - Aug. 19
    4
    weeks
    5
    spots left

    $138.60

  • 22571
    12-17
    yrs old

    Green 1.0/1.5 – July and August

    Saturday
    13:30-14:30
    Jul. 5 - Aug. 23
    8
    weeks
    3
    spots left

    $277.20

  • 22563
    12-17
    yrs old

    Green 2.0 -July

    Thursday
    15:30-16:30
    Jul. 3 - Jul. 24
    4
    weeks
    5
    spots left

    $138.60

  • 22562
    9-11
    yrs old

    Green Transitional – July

    Tuesday
    17:30-18:30
    Jul. 8 - Jul. 22
    3
    weeks
    5
    spots left

    $103.95


Yellow 2.5 and Yellow 3.0

AGE: 12 – 17 years old

COURT: Regulation court

RACQUET: 26 or 27 inches (depending on player’s size)

BALL: Regulations ball

RULES: Non-elimination format recommended, Regulation rules

YELLOW 2.5 GOAL: Improving point play skills in Singles and Doubles by recognizing phases of play (Defence, Neutral, Offence) and selecting appropriate shot to respond

YELLOW 3.0 GOAL: Improving point play skills in Singles & Doubles by using one’s strengths and exploiting the opponent’s weaknesses

  • 22575
    12-17
    yrs old

    Yellow 3.5 – August

    Friday
    17:00-18:30
    Aug. 1 - Aug. 22
    4
    weeks
    4
    spots left

    $222.77

  • 22574
    12-17
    yrs old

    Yellow 3.0 – August

    Thursday
    17:30-18:30
    Jul. 31 - Aug. 21
    4
    weeks
    3
    spots left

    $147.38

  • 22573
    12-17
    yrs old

    Yellow 2.5 – August

    Thursday
    16:30-17:30
    Jul. 31 - Aug. 21
    4
    weeks
    4
    spots left

    $147.38

  • 22566
    12-17
    yrs old

    Yellow 3.5 – July

    Friday
    17:00-18:30
    Jul. 4 - Jul. 25
    4
    weeks
    3
    spots left

    $222.77

  • 22565
    12-17
    yrs old

    Yellow 3.0 – July

    Thursday
    17:30-18:30
    Jul. 3 - Jul. 24
    4
    weeks
    2
    spots left

    $147.38

  • Program is full. Click here to join the waitlist
    22564
    12-17
    yrs old

    Yellow 2.5 – July

    Thursday
    16:30-17:30
    Jul. 3 - Jul. 24
    4
    weeks
    0
    spots left

    $147.38


Developmental Team Play

GOAL: Team Play sessions are a supplement to Learn sessions and provide players with additional point play repetition in a friendly and fun team environment, and thus, they can put in play the skills they learned in practice. Accordingly, participating in Team Play sessions help players improve their overall tennis skills much faster and enhance their desire to play better. Consequently, playing better becomes the reason for any skill development, going out to practice, and taking Learn sessions.