JUNIOR PROGRAMS
FUNDAMENTALS
PROGRAMS
Designed specifically for young learners, these programs provide a stimulating environment for children to grow, learn, and have fun while acquiring new skills and knowledge.
PLEASE NOTE
- Tax – All programs are subject to tax (HST).
- Admin Fee – Included in the price of each Junior program fee is a $25 admin fee.
- Cancelled classes – Any cancelled classes will be made up.
- Refund Policy *: Up to 8 days before the start of the program, participants will be charged $25 administrative fee + 10% of program fee.
No refunds or credits will be offered within 7 days of the start of the program. Credits may be issued in the case of an injury with a doctor’s note, at the discretion of the tennis Director.
*Separate policies may apply in the case of club closure due to government mandate.
FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAMS
Ages 4-13+
For players at the beginner level looking to improve their tennis fundamentals including, rallying, coming to the net, and serving. This program provides to aspiring and competitive juniors the opportunity to work on all basic technical, tactical, physical and psychological components of the sport.
Fall 2023 Sessions
TINY TOTS TENNIS
Ages 4-5 years
The TINY TOTS 1/2 court tennis program is the first step of progressive tennis. Coordination and cooperative activities will lead to the development of the basic tennis and athletic skills in a FUN and active environment.
Equipment modifications to ensure success:
- Bigger & slower ball (75% slower than a yellow ball)
- Smaller court (10.97m-12.8m x 4.88-6.1m)
- Lower net (Centre net height of 31.5” – 33”)
- Smaller racquet (21’’ or 23’’)
TINY TOTS ‘TRY-IT (4 – 5 years)
A specialized program for young children. Special balls, court and racquets are used to develop basic tennis and athletic skills. There will be a social event at the end of each term (Dates TBD).
Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class.
TINY TOTS ‘PLAY-IT’ (4 – 5 years)
A specialized program for young children. Special balls, court and racquets are used to develop basic tennis and athletic skills. There will be a social event at the end of each term. (Dates TBD).
Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class.
Tennis Class Options
Monday – Friday: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday : 9:00 – 10:00 am or 10:00 – 11:00 am
Fun Match Play
Sunday: 2:00– 3:00 pm ($45 +HST/hr.)
Fun Match Play
Sunday: 2:00 – 3:00pm ($45 +HST/hr.)
RED BALL PROGRAMS
Ages 6-8 years
The RED 1/2 court tennis program is the second step of progressive tennis. Coordination and cooperative activities will lead to the development of the basic tennis and athletic skills in a FUN and active environment.
This program is for children ages 6-8 years with little or no experience. Program focuses on developing tennis skills: Serve, Rally & Score and athletic skills. If players like it, they should investigate ‘PLAY-IT’ & ‘FUN MATCH PLAY’ programs.
RED BALL ‘TRY-IT
A specialized program for young children. Special balls, court and racquets are used to develop basic tennis and athletic skills. There will be a social event at the end of each term (Dates TBD).
If players like it, they should look into ‘PLAY-IT’ & ‘FUN MATCH-PLAY’ programs.
Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class.
RED BALL ‘PLAY-IT’
This year-long program (Sept.-June) is designed for kids with little or no experience. Special balls, court and racquets are used to develop basic tennis and athletic skills. There will be a social event at the end of each term. (Dates TBD).
Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class.
Tennis Class Options
Monday – Friday: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 – 10:00 am or 10:00 – 11:00 am
Fun Match Play
Sunday: 2:00 – 3:00pm ($45 +HST/hr.)
ORANGE BALL PROGRAMS
Ages 9-10 years
The ORANGE 3⁄4 court curriculum allows young players to play on an 18m court with the same rules as those used on a regulation court. Playing the “real” game will promote the development of fundamentals required in game situations. The ORANGE 3⁄4 Court Tennis program uses low- compression balls that will successfully develop Fundamentals to serve, rally and score.
Equipment modifications to ensure success:
- Bigger & slower ball (50% slower than a yellow ball)
- Smaller court (17.98-18.29 x 6.4-8.23m)
- Lower net (Centre net height of 31.5-36”)
- Smaller racquet (23’’ or 25’’)
ORANGE BALL ‘TRY-IT’
For children 9-10 years with little or no experience. Program focused on developing tennis skills toServe, Rally & Score and athletic skills. There will be a social event at the end of each term (Dates TBD). If players like it, they should look into ‘PLAY-IT’ & ‘FUN MATCH-PLAY’ programs.
Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class.
ORANGE BALL ‘PLAY-IT’
For children 9-10 years who can Serve, Rally & Score. Program focused on developing tennis and athletic skills. There will be a social event at the end of each term (Dates TBD). Players should look into ‘FUN MATCH-PLAY’ which provides the opportunity to play every week
Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60- minute class.
Tennis Class Options
Monday – Thursday: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Saturday: 9:00 – 10:00 am or 10:00 – 11:00 am
Match Play
Sundays: 2:00 – 3:00pm ($45 +HST/hr.)
GREEN BALL PROGRAMS
Ages 11-12 years
The GREEN ball program is designed on a full court using low compression balls. This Program will continue skill development in all areas of tennis: technical, tactical, physical, and psychological. This program will successfully develop Fundamentals to serve, rally and score.
Equipment modifications to ensure success:
- Bigger & slower ball (25% slower than a yellow ball)
- Full size court (23.77 x 8.23m)
- Standard net height (Centre net height of 36”)
- Smaller racquet (23’’ or 25”)
GREEN BALL ‘TRY-IT’
For children 11-12 years with little or no experience. Program focused on developing tennis skills to Serve, Rally & Score and athletic skills. There will be a social event at the end of each term (Dates TBD). If players like it, they should look into ‘PLAY-IT’ programs.
Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class.
GREEN BALL ‘PLAY-IT’
This year-long program (Sept.-June) is designed for kids 11-12 years who can Serve, Rally & Score. Program focused on developing tennis and athletic skills. Player Skill Assessment (PSA) of a 2.0 level is required to register. There will be a social event at the end of each term (Dates TBD). Program includes practices and match-play day.
Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class.
Tennis Class Options
Monday – Thursday: 4:30 – 5:30pm
Saturday: 9:00 – 10:00am or 10:00 – 11:00am
Match Play
Sundays: 2:00 – 3:00pm ($45 +HST/hr.)
TEEN TENNIS PROGRAMS
Ages 13-17 years
Focused on developing ball control skills & fundamentals starting with low compression balls and progressing to a yellow ball on a full court. This program is designed for a range of levels, from the scratch beginner to an intermediate player. Outcomes of this class include learning how to serve, rally & score.
The Ball
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Regular Yellow Tennis Ball
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Red, Orange, Green balls may also be used depending on skill level
The Court
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Regulation Tennis Court
TEEN TENNIS ‘TRY-IT’
For teens 13-17 years with little or no experience. Program focused on developing tennis skills to Serve, Rally & Score and athletic skills. There will be a social event at the end of each term (Dates TBD). If players like it, they should look into ‘PLAY-IT’ programs.
Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class.
TEEN TENNIS ‘PLAY-IT’
This year-long program (Sept.-June) is designed for kids 13-17 years who can Serve, Rally & Score. Player Skill Assessment (PSA) of a 2.0 level is required to register. Program focused on developing tennis and athletic skills. There will be a social event at the end of each term (Dates TBD).
Program includes practices and match-play day.
Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class.
Tennis Class Options
Monday–Fridays: 4:30–5:30 pm (1 hour classes)
Monday – Fridays: 5:30–7:00 pm (1.5 hour classes)
Match Play
Sunday: 3:00 – 4:30 pm
Contact Us
For more information about any of our programs please feel free to contact us.
COMPETITIVE AND PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS
To apply for Competitive Group Programs, contact: Ouahab Ghouli, Tennis Director at ouahabghouli@gmail.com.
**For info about our 36-Week Programs see below.**
Competitive Teen Team 3.0-3.5
(Ages 10-17)
Designed for athletes that have progressed through the first 4 stages of progressive tennis or play at an intermediate to advanced level. These athletes will be working on improving their skills to compete in local and provincial level tournaments.
Sessions: 1.5 hr. per week
Match play: Available every weekend (fee per hour)
Schedule options:
Monday – Friday: 5:30 – 7:00pm
Match Play (1x/week) – Optional
Schedule:
Sunday 3:00 – 4:30 pm
2023-2024 HIGH PERFORMANCE TENNIS ACADEMY JUNIOR PROGRAM PATHWAY
**To apply for these 36-week Programs you MUST contact: Ouahab Ghouli, Tennis Director at ouahabghouli@gmail.com
High Performance Streams
Minimum Eligibility Requirements:
- Private & semi-private lessons (additional cost)
- Fitness classes – private & group
- Athletes must sign up for a minimum of 2 & maximum of 5 sessions a week. Follow the tournament schedule prepared by the coach.
Program Benefits:
- Tournament support at selected event
- Touring coach if needed
For Those Accepted Into High Performance Pathway
If you have talked with Ouahab and have received confirmation of acceptance for one of these programs please download, read and and sign the following document. Submit completed document to Ouahab.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE (13+)
Players under this program are expected to practice outside of the program times, Match Play, service practice, private or semi-private lessons + fitness classes + mental toughness classes.
Schedule options:
Tennis Class Monday – Friday: 5:30 – 7:00pm
Match play each Sunday: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
NEW GENERATION (U12)
Players under this program are expected to practice outside of the program times, Match play, service practice, private or semi-private lessons + fitness classes + mental toughness classes.
Schedule options:
Tennis Class Monday – Friday: 5:30 – 7:00pm
Match play each Sunday: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
NEW GENERATION (U10)
Players under this program are expected to practice outside of the program times, Match play, service practice, private or semi-private lessons + fitness classes + mental toughness classes.
Schedule options:
Tennis Class Monday – Friday: 5:30 – 7:00pm
Match play each Sunday: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
OPTIONAL EXTRA PROGRAMS
Available at additional cost.
- Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 6 – 7 pm Academy personalize program.
- Block booking for private & semi-private is available (September – December, 2023)
- Tennis Strokes analysis on request.
CONTACT US
Niagara Academy of Tennis
3373 First Avenue
Vineland, Ontario
L0R 2E0
905.562.0683
info@niagaraacademy.ca