Underdogs Rule! (handicap) Tournament (M/W)Ann-Marie da Costa2024-07-15T21:57:24-07:00

Underdogs Rule! (handicap) Tournament (M/W)

July 27, 2024

The “Underdogs Rule” tournament (also known as URED for Underdogs Rule, Elites Drool! — or possibly the “ABC tournament” [Anybody But Cary!]) 🤣 is a fun one-day tournament where we handicap players based on our best sense of their ability. The exact format will, as usual, depend on the number of entries, but we will be playing tiebreakers where one player could be starting as high as +5 and a top player starting in negative numbers.

Plan to start at 9-am and we will aim to get things wrapped up early afternoon (hopefully by 1-pm).

We will have access to the washroom facilities at the Lawn Bowling Club for this tournament.

Only open to eligible 2024 Maple Tennis Club Members.

If you are not a member, please become a member by signing up using this link https://mapleridgetennis.com/membership/

There is NO COST to enter.

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:

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:

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:

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

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:

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

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:

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

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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