REGISTERED SPORT PROGRAMS CITY OF BEAUMONT / EDMONTON JUNIOR TENNIS SOCIETY PROGRAMS
We are excited to continue our partnership with the Edmonton Junior Tennis Society (EJTS). The EJTS is a non-profit society which is focused on introducing tennis to kids as a fun sport which can be enjoyed by players of all ages. They are affiliated with Tennis Canada and Tennis Alberta, and enjoy the support of local sponsors, offering affordable and accessible tennis programs at both indoor and outdoor facilities. The EJTS coaches are Tennis Professional Association of Canada-certified instructors who are committed to Tennis Canada’s quality standards, working on skills development while emphasizing that tennis is most of all, FUN! Note for ALL programs: Please bring non-marking running shoes, comfortable clothing (shorts, t-shirts, sweats) and a water bottle. Labelling – all racquets and water bottles should be clearly labelled as several players will have identical or similar looking equipment. Youth racquets are required, tennis balls are provided. You can also purchase a racquet at Walmart, Sportchek, Amazon, or if you would like to shop local (Edmonton) you can check out Kevin’s Rock n’ Racquets!
TENNIS FOR TOTS (4 & 5 YEARS OLD)
Spring (Indoors):
Yes, toddlers can learn to play tennis too! This class will introduce fundamental physical literacy movements and teach basic racquet and ball skills and is a perfect primer for Tots Plus! Fun filled story-based coordination games and activities are at the core of the program with essential skills such as controlled ball throwing and catching, and ball guiding, balancing, and striking are taught. Tots will have the opportunity to return coach or parent fed balls with their forehand.
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Spring (Outdoors):
Summer (Outdoors):
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SAT MAY 28 – JUN 25 $100 NO CLASS JUN 11 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Park Gobeil Tennis Courts
SAT JUL 9 – AUG 27 $175 NO CLASS JUL 30 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Park Gobeil Tennis Courts
Introductory program for 10-15 year olds and graduating U-9 participants. The class cycles through playing and learning with both individual and team motivated games used for play. Tactics and technique are taught as solutions to game situations or ways to win points. Overhand serves are used in service games and serving boxes are now designated diagonally. No tennis experience necessary.
SAT JUL 9 – AUG 27 $175 NO CLASS JUL 30 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Park Gobeil Tennis Courts
U-7 TENNIS (6 & 7 YEARS OLD) Introductory program for 6 & 7 year olds and graduating Tots Plus players. This program starts off as an accelerated merging of the Tots and Tots Plus classes with an emphasis on skill development and fun! Players will be mixed and matched with different partners while practicing coordination and ball skills such as softly lofting to a partner so they can bump the ball up and eventually return it back across the net. As forehand and backhand rally skills begin to develop game playing will be introduced. Serving and volleying skills will also be introduced as players’ progress through the course. No tennis experience necessary.
Summer (Outdoors):
SAT APR 2 – MAY 14 $150 NO CLASS APR 23 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. BSRC Gymnasium
SAT MAY 28 – JUN 25 $100 NO CLASS JUN 11 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Park Gobeil Tennis Courts
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TENNIS FOR TOTS & U-7 TENNIS (COMBINED 4-7 YEARS OLD)
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10+ TENNIS (10-15 YEARS OLD)
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Sizing a racquet: • 19-inch racquets (4-5 years old) • 21-inch racquets (ages 6-7) • 23-inch racquets (ages 8- 9) • 25-inch racquets (ages 10-12) • 26- or 27-inch racquets (ages 13-14)
EJTS tennis programs are learn-to-play programs with the emphasis on fun exercises, games, and cooperative play to develop hand-eye coordination and introductory tennis skills. This program is specifically tailored to introductory tennis skills at the younger ages!
SAT APR 2 – MAY 14 $150 NO CLASS APR 23 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. BSRC Gymnasium
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SAT MAY 28 – JUN 25 $100 NO CLASS JUN 11 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Park Gobeil Tennis Courts
SAT JUL 9 – AUG 27 $175 NO CLASS JUL 30 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Park Gobeil Tennis Courts
U-9 TENNIS (8 & 9 YEARS OLD) Introductory program for 8 & 9 year olds and graduating U-7 participants. This course moves quickly and game playing begins! The backhand, serve, and volley strokes are taught as solutions to real game situations. Players will engage in friendly competition in the second half of the course with technical and tactical aspects covered during play. No tennis experience necessary.
Spring (Indoors): 8980
SAT APR 2 – MAY 14 $150 NO CLASS APR 23 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. BSRC Gymnasium
Spring (Outdoors): 8987
SAT MAY 28 – JUN 25 $100 NO CLASS JUN 11 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Park Gobeil Tennis Courts
Summer (Outdoors): 8984
SAT JUL 9 – AUG 27 $175 NO CLASS JUL 30 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Park Gobeil Tennis Courts
Racquets: Youth racquets are required, tennis balls are provided. You can also purchase a racquet at Walmart, Sportchek, Amazon, or if you would like to shop local (Edmonton) you can check out Kevin’s Rock n’ Racquets! SEE CANCELLATION POLICY ON NEXT PAGE
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