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 2026 Program Overview
Duration: July 6 – August 30 (8 weeks)
NOTE: there will be no sessions on BC Day (August 3)
How to Register - Continuing Players
Every term, following our Evaluation Weeks, you will receive an email from letsplay@tennisforlife.ca with your child’s Progress Report. This report includes detailed feedback on their progress, their coach-assigned level for the upcoming season, and clear instructions and links on how to register. Please refer to that email and report when completing your registration. If you have any questions, feel free to email us or call (604) 939-0028.
How to Register - New Players
Registration for each season first opens to our continuing players. If space becomes available afterward, we reach out to families on the waitlist. To be considered, we encourage you to add your child to the waitlist for the program that matches their age. This is the only way for us to contact you when a spot opens. If you have any questions, please email letsplay@tennisforlife.ca or call (604) 939-0028.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Due to high demand for our programs, we kindly request that should you need to cancel your or your child’s registration in our program(s), please do so no later than 7 (seven) days prior to the start of the term in order to receive 100% refund. This gives us the opportunity to accommodate other players who are on the waitlist.
Cancellation requests made within 1-6 days prior to the start of the term will incur a 10% fee or we’d be happy to offer you club credit instead. Cancellation requests made 24 hours or less before the first day of the term are not eligible for refunds.Missed Sessions Policy
To ensure fairness and to preserve program structure, consistency and quality for all participants, missed sessions are not eligible for make-ups, credits, refunds, or substitutes.
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 1.0/1.5 & 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