Rogers First Set Tour – Rookie – Maple Ridge Tennis Club

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ROGERS FIRST SET TOUR - ROOKIE
ABOUT US

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The program is designed to bridge the gap between entry-level tennis and the provincial competitive junior circuit. Originally launched in 2009, the tour has reached thousands of juniors each year at tennis clubs and community venues throughout the country. The Tour encourages players to continue through the tennis pathway to transition to sanctioned competition or enjoy tennis for life.

The MRTC sponsored dates are scheduled for the weekend of June 22/23, 2024. If you know of a youth who would be interested, more information can be found here: https://www.tennisbc.org/youth-tennis/rookie/

2011 Rookie Tour

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Back Row: Nicole Beaulieu, Jessica Wall, Siobhan McMillan, Ethan Coumont, Alex Saunders, Dan Stansfield, Grave Livich, Tristan Coumont, Chelsea Prokopich, Lisa Hatlelid, Sarah Moir, Alaxa Gemby, Malcolm Lissone(Rookie Tour Coordinator)

Front Row: Front Row: Brooke Coumont, Rosie Cloverdale, Hudson Coumont, Garrett Valk, Stefan Corak, Renee Gemby, Ava Elsom

2010 Rookie Tour

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Winners in 2010 Rogers Rookie Tour

U10 Mixed – Sarah Moir – Maple Ridge

U12 Mixed – Alex Saunders – Vancouver

U14 Mixed – Dan Stansfield – Maple Ridge

U14 Girls – Jessica Wall – Maple Ridge

2009 Rookie Tour

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Back Row: Rookie Tour Coordinator Malcolm Lissone, Tristan Coumont, Dylan Kiser, James O’Brein, Dan Stansfield, Ethan Coumont, Matthew O’Brien, Lisa Hatleid, Krysta VanderHelm, Shannon Coverdale, Mikayla VanderHelm, Nicole Beaulieu

Front Row: Petri du Toit, Zoe Warmenhoven, Emily Horne, Maya Yalamanchili, Justin Kiser, Arabdho Majumder, Remus Ho, Ihearyi Duruiheoma, Brooke Coumont, Cameron Sprague, Stafan Corak

Winners in 2009 Rogers Rookie Tour

U10 Girls – Cameron Sprague – Vancouver

U10 Boys – Justin Kiser – Texas, USA

U12 Mixed – Dylan Kiser – Texas, USA

U14 Mixed – Lisa Hatlelid – Maple Ridge

Come Visit us This Weekend

Green Ball TRY U18

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

Experience:

Has some or no experience in tennis
Beginning to develop technique for groundstrokes

$154

Schedule Options:

April 27 – June 15

Sunday: (10:00-11:00AM)

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 OPEN

Orange Ball PLAY U12

For players who can Serve, Rally & Score. Program focused on continuing with fundamentals and strokes learned at the IMPROVE 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

Experience:

Is able to serve, rally and keep score
Can rally consistently from ¾ court line or farther (10+ Rally)
Knows proper scoring
Must commit to atleast 2 days a week

$352

Schedule Options:

April 23 – June 18

Monday & Wednesday: (5:00-6:00PM)

Service Description:

The ORANGE ¾ 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 ¾ 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 OPEN

Orange Ball TRY U12

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.

Experience:

Has no experience in tennis

$154

Schedule Options:

April 27 – June 15

Sunday (10:00-11:00AM)

Service Description:

The ORANGE ¾ 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 ¾ 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 OPEN

Orange 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.

Experience:

Is able to serve, make contact consistently and keep score
Must commit to at least 2 days a week

$352

Schedule Options:

April 23 – June 18

Monday & Wednesday: (5:00-6:00PM)

Service Description:

The ORANGE ¾ 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 ¾ 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 OPEN

Red Ball TRY U9

For children with 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.

Experience:

Has no experience in tennis

$154

Schedule Options:

April 27 – June 15

Sunday: (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 (19’’ or 21’’)

REGISTRATION OPEN

Red Ball IMPROVE U9

For children 6 – 8 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.

Experience:

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

$352

Schedule Options:

April 23 – June 18

Monday & Wednesday: (4:00-5:00PM)

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 (19’’ or 21’’)

REGISTRATION OPEN

Blue Ball TRY U6

For children with 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.

Experience:

Has no experience in tennis

$154

Schedule Options:

April 27 – June 15

Sunday: (9:00-10:00AM)

Service Description:

The BLUE is ¼ of a regular court size and 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.

We ask for parents cooperation with this age group

Equipment modifications to ensure success:

Bigger & slower ball (75% slower than a Yellow ball)
Smaller court
Lower net
Smaller racquet (17’’ or 19’’)

REGISTRATION OPEN

Green Ball IMPROVE U18

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.

Experience:

Is able to serve, make contact consistently and keep score
Must commit to at least 2 days a week

$352

Schedule Options:

April 23 – June 18

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 OPEN

Green Ball PLAY U18

For players who can Serve, Rally & Score. Program focused on continuing with fundamentals and strokes learned at the IMPROVE 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

Experience:

Is able to serve, rally and keep score
Can rally consistently from baseline (10+ Rally)
Knows proper scoring
Must commit to atleast 2 days a week

$352

Schedule Options:

April 23 – June 18

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 OPEN

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