Junior programs
Developmental
Developmental
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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.
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
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
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
Green 1 & 2
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 GOAL: Learning to Serve, Rally and Score by outlasting the opponent
GREEN 2 GOAL: Learning to win more points in Singles and Doubles by implementing basic tennis tactics
Yellow 3 & 4
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 3 GOAL: Improving point play skills in Singles and Doubles by recognizing phases of play (Defence, Neutral, Offence) and selecting appropriate shot to respond
YELLOW 4 GOAL: Improving point play skills in Singles & Doubles by using one’s strengths and exploiting the opponent’s weaknesses