Our History – Maple Ridge Tennis Club

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OUR HISTORY

Our Historycim2021-03-25T21:08:58-07:00

Over 25 Years Of Great Tennis

The Maple Ridge Tennis Club was formed in 1981 and became incorporated in 1985. The first meeting took place in a room overlooking Maple Ridge’s ‘Outside’ swimming pool, which was located in the down town core. Playing was at the Garibaldi courts.

Three among the initial drive establishing the club were Bill Shavaga, Doug Burrage and Chris Dyveston. The club rapidly grew in membership, hosting Provincial Tournaments and fielding a strong men’s league team. One Open Tournament, held at the Maple Ridge High School, saw Bill Shavaga climb to first place in the men’s singles, taking it from a six time winner. (It was an excellent game to watch) Bill was one of the main forces in establishing the club, operating it and organized the tennis for the 1983 Summer Games.

The years 92/94 saw a decline in competition participation and play due to illness, injuries and players moving away. Though ill, Bill Shavaga continued to support the club and helped, over a few difficult years, to successfully keep it running.

The club began a resurgence and in 1998 moved to the newly built Thomas Haney courts. Under the leadership and organizational skills of Joe Crowell the club ran the tennis event of the 1998 Summer Games. Joe was also a strong advocate for the courts being built at Thomas Haney.

The club has participated in the Summer Beach League. After many meetings and many years, 2006 saw the installation of lights at the Thomas Haney venue. The club continues to grow and in the last few years, an extremely successful youth program has been developed and run by the club’s President, Malcolm Lissone.

We use the Municipal courts for our hours of play and the relationship between the Maple Ridge Tennis Club and the Municipality of Maple Ridge has always been one of mutual respect and cooperation with the one wish – to provide Maple Ridge with an avenue to meet and join others in the sport of tennis.

We are currently in the process of trying to get a club house. The club holds inter-club tournaments, socials and winds up the year with a fun get together.

Come Visit us This Weekend

Orange Ball TRY U10

For players with little or no experience. Program focused on developing basic tennis to Serve, Rally & Score and athletic skills. We have fun developing students’ movement, tracking, and racquet skills. An emphasis is placed on learning how to develop coordination and cooperation skills in a group setting.

Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class
Has some or no experience in tennis
Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

$132

Schedule Options:

September 10 – October 22

*no session October 8

Sunday’s (10:00 – 11:00am)

Service Description:

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’’)

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Red Ball TRY U8

For children with little or no experience. Program focused on developing basic tennis to Serve, Rally & Score and athletic skills. We have fun developing students’ movement, tracking, and racquet skills. An emphasis is placed on learning how to develop coordination and cooperation skills in a group setting.

Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class
Has some or no experience in tennis
Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

$132

Schedule Options:

September 10 – October 22
*no session October 8

Sunday’s (9:00 – 10:00am)

Service Description:

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.

Equipment modifications to ensure success:

Bigger & slower ball (75% slower than a Yellow ball)
Smaller court
Lower net
Smaller racquet (21″ or 23″)

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Red Ball IMPROVE U8

For children 5 – 7 years who can Serve, Rally & Score. Program focused on continuing with fundamentals and strokes learned at the TRY IT level. Players will be introduced to topspin, cross-court/down the line rallies as well as agility and footwork. Players will get a chance to practice matchplay with classmates.

Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class
Is able to serve, rally and keep score
Can rally consistently from service line or farther
Must commit to at least 2 days a week
**Invite Only Lessons require a coach evaluation prior to registration.

$264

Schedule Options:

September 6 – October 18

*no session October 9

Monday & Wednesday’s (5:00 – 6:00pm)

Service Description:

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.

Equipment modifications to ensure success:

Bigger & slower ball (75% slower than a Yellow ball)
Smaller court
Lower net
Smaller racquet (21″ or 23″)

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Green Ball PLAY U12

For players who can Serve, Rally & Score. Program focused on continuing with fundamentals and strokes learned at the TRY IT level. Players will be introduced to topspin, cross-court/down the line rallies as well as agility and footwork. Players will get a chance to practice matchplay with classmates.

Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class
Is able to serve, rally and keep score
Can rally consistently from service line or farther
Must commit to at least 2 days a week
**Invite Only Lessons require a coach evaluation prior to registration.

$264

Schedule Options:

September 6 – October 18
*no session October 9

Monday & Wednesday (6:00 – 7:00pm)

Service Description:

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”)

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Orange Ball IMPROVE U10

For players who can Serve and keep Score but still needs work on consistently rallying. Program focused on continuing with fundamentals and strokes learned at the TRY IT level.

Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class
Is able to serve, make contact consistently and keep score
Must commit to at least 2 days a week

$264

Schedule Options:

September 6 – October 18

*no session October 9

Monday & Wednesday’s (5:00 – 6:00pm)

Service Description:

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’’)

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Green Ball IMPROVE U12

For players who can Serve and keep Score but still needs work on consistently rallying. Program focused on continuing with fundamentals and strokes learned at the TRY IT level.

Coach/Student Ratio (6:1)
60-minute class
Is able to serve, make contact consistently and keep score
Must commit to at least 2 days a week

$264

Schedule Options:

September 6 – October 18
*no session October 9

Monday & Wednesday (5:00pm – 6:00pm)

Service Description:

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”)

REGISTRATION CLOSED