Outdoor Junior Programs – Maple Ridge Tennis Club

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OUTDOOR PROGRAMS

We have junior programs for ages 4-15 years old, from scratch beginners to intermediate.

Our program for juniors keeps players learning and progressing at every level.

For all our 10 and under players, we use the International Tennis Federation endorsed Red/Orange/Green system of modified courts and balls scaled for the size and abilities of children.

2023 Outdoor Junior Program Guide

MRTC Junior Pathway

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REGISTER FOR PROGRAM

Fall session currently in progress. Please contact mapleridgetennisclub@gmail.com to inquire about other tennis program options.

	Program	Dates	Times	Sessions	Price	Book Now
	Red Ball TRY U8 ages 4-7 Read More	September 10 – October 22 *no session October 8	Sunday 9:00am-10:00am	6 sessions	$132	REGISTRATION CLOSED
	Red Ball IMPROVE U8 ages 5-7 Read More	September 6 – October 18 *no session October 9	Monday & Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00pm	12 session	$264	REGISTRATION CLOSED
	Orange Ball TRY U10 ages 8-10 Read More	September 10 – October 22 *no session October 8	Sunday 10:00 – 11:00am	6 sessions	$132	REGISTRATION CLOSED
	Orange Ball IMPROVE U10 ages 8-10 Read More	September 6 – October 18 *no session October 9	Monday & Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00pm	12 sessions	$264	REGISTRATION CLOSED
	Green Ball TRY U12 ages 11-12 Read More	September 10 – October 22 *no session October 8	Sunday 10:00am – 11:00am	6 sessions	$132	REGISTRATION CLOSED
	Green Ball IMPROVE U12 ages 8-12 Read More	September 6 – October 18 *no session October 9	Monday & Wednesday 5:00pm – 6:00pm	12 sessions	$264	REGISTRATION CLOSED
	Green Ball PLAY U12 ages 8-12 Read More	September 6 – October 18 *no session October 9	Monday & Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:00pm	12 sessions	$264	REGISTRATION CLOSED
	Yellow Ball IMPROVE U14 ages 13-15 Read More	September 6 – October 18 *no session October 9	Monday & Wednesday 6:00pm – 7:00pm	12 sessions	$264	REGISTRATION CLOSED

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