Junior programs
Developmental
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
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Program is full. Click here to join the waitlist225754-5yrs old
Blue – August
Saturday
09:30-10:30
Aug. 2 - Aug. 234weeks0spots left$115.97
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Program is full. Click here to join the waitlist225674-5yrs old
Blue – July
Saturday
09:30-10:30
Jul. 5 - Jul. 264weeks0spots 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
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Program is full. Click here to join the waitlist225696-8yrs old
Red 1 – July and August
Saturday
11:30-12:30
Jul. 5 - Aug. 238weeks0spots left$231.95
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Program is full. Click here to join the waitlist225606-8yrs old
Red 1 – July and August
Tuesday
15:30-16:30
Jul. 8 - Aug. 197weeks0spots 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
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Program is full. Click here to join the waitlist225709-11yrs old
Orange 1 – July and August
Saturday
12:30-13:30
Jul. 5 - Aug. 238weeks0spots left$277.20
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
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
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Program is full. Click here to join the waitlist2256412-17yrs old
Yellow 2.5 – July
Thursday
16:30-17:30
Jul. 3 - Jul. 244weeks0spots left$147.38