KEW KIDS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM 

COMPETITIVE PROGRAM

(AGES 8 - 16)

This program is based on the Tennis Canada, “Long-Term Athletic Development” (LTAD) pathway. The competitive stream helps players acquire the skills and tactics for competitive tennis and tournament play. This program focuses on developing "global" skills - tactical, technical, physical and psychological. All competitive programs have a 4:1 player to coach ratio. 

Contact the Director of Tennis Operations to be involved in this program - info@kewgardenstennis.ca

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RED BALL

(AGES 5 - 7) 

AGE NOTICE - Saturday Morning Red Ball Programs permit children starting at the age of 5, however, After-School Programming & Summer Camp is offered starting at age 6. Depending on safety protocols in place for the season, we will assess closer to the season if we are able to extend the age of the After-School Program to include 5-year-olds.

Red 1: In this stage children are learning the basic motor and co-ordination skills. For this class 19" to 21" racquets are recommended. Skills that students are taught in this class include, underhand and overhead throwing, catching, learning to hit a dropped ball, volleying and underhand serve in the ½ court. 

Red 2:  In this stage children are now able to exchange a few rallies over the mini-net. Rackets recommended are 21" to 23'. Children play independently and learn to exchange with one another through fun and engaging cooperative games that will prepare them for future competitive play. The program teaches the 5 fundamentals of tennis (grip, set up, impact point, hitting zone & recovery.  

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ORANGE BALL

(AGES 8 - 10)

In this stage children are taught to have basic exchanges from either the mini court or 18 meters (3/4 court). In this class 23″ to 25″ racquets are used, stage 2 balls that are low compression. Skills that are taught in this class include groundstroke rallies, overhead serve, volley and basic footwork.

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GREEN/REGULAR BALL

(AGES 10 - 16)

This is for kids playing with either a green ball or a regular tennis ball on a full size court. Players will be assessed on the first day and will be placed in the appropriate group/ball.

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