Summer Smash Tennis: Junior Aces

Program Location: Elm Park tennis courts (43rd Ave and Larch St.)

Spring Programs

Learn tennis outdoors this spring with our team of expert coaches. Our programs are designed to provide students with a

technical foundation that will allow them to maximize their potential as recreational or competitive players. We strive to

create a welcoming and challenging environment for students of all ages and backgrounds.

Key Info

- All students MUST print our activity waiver from our website and bring a signed copy to the FIRST class

- Please meet the instructor at the Elm Park tennis courts (43rd Ave and Larch St.)

- All tennis lessons are taught by a Tennis Canada Certified Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer, or BC Ministry

Certified Teacher

- Students are expected to bring their own racquets to the lesson, and to come dressed in athletic clothing with

athletic shoes

- Students are expected to bring water

- No classes Monday, May 20, 2024 (Victoria Day)

Waiver

Parents or guardians must bring a signed copy of our activity waiver to the first lesson. Waivers are available at the first lesson or online at www.summersmashtennis.ca. Participants will not be allowed to play until a completed waiver has been submitted.

Student Background

- Can rally consistently from service line or farther (¾ court or baseline)

- In the process of refining technique for groundstrokes

- In the process of developing correct movement and positioning

Development Focus

- Develop a love for tennis and sport in a positive environment

- Develop and integrate reception and projection skills for movement and tracking

- Develop full-motion groundstrokes with modern technique

- Develop cooperative and competitive rally skills

Student Groupings

- Students will be split into small groups based on age and skill

NOTE: The nature of the activity is such that you may interact with other people who are considered to be in good health, continuous physical distance between other people cannot be guaranteed, and, by participating in the activity, you are at risk of being infected by a pathogen, including but not limited to SARS-COV-2. SARS-COV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, may exacerbate other health issues and is the cause of an ongoing global pandemic. SARS-COV-2 is highly communicable and dangerous. If you become infected with SARS-COV2, you may transmit it to other people even if you are not exhibiting symptoms of illness.

Communicable Disease Health & Safety Practices:

Participants should assess themselves daily for symptoms of common cold, influenza, COVID-19, or other infectious respiratory disease before attending a program.

Participants who are ill, including participants of essential service providers, should not attend a program or access the Community Centre. If you are unsure, you should self-isolate and contact 8-1-1 or the local public health unit.

All participants are encouraged to practice proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette by covering coughs or sneezes.

Refund Policy: A $5 processing fee will be charged for all program refunds and transfers. 48 hours notice is required and there will be no refunds granted after the scheduled second class.