BSRC Registered Sport Programs

CITY OF BEAUMONT / EDMONTON JUNIOR TENNIS SOCIETY PROGRAMS

We are excited to continue our new 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!

TENNIS FOR TOTS (4 & 5 YEARS OLD)

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.

Fall:

8208 SAT 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Winter:

OCT 23 – DEC 11 $200 BSRC Gymnasium

8212 SAT 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. JAN 15 – MAR 5 $200 BSRC Gymnasium

U-7 (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.

Fall:

8209 SAT 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Winter:

8213 SAT 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. OCT 23 – DEC 11 $200 BSRC Gymnasium

JAN 15 – MAR 5 $200 BSRC Gymnasium

U-9 (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.

Fall:

8210 SAT 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Winter:

OCT 23 – DEC 11 $200 BSRC Gymnasium

8214 SAT 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. JAN 15 – MAR 5 $200 BSRC Gymnasium

10+ (10-15 YEARS OLD)

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.

Fall:

8207 SAT 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Winter:

OCT 23 – DEC 11 $200 BSRC Gymnasium

8211 SAT 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. JAN 15 – MAR 5 $200 BSRC Gymnasium

RACQUETS:

Youth racquets (up to 25”) are available for purchase for $30 cash/cheque on the first day of classes. Children in the 10+ group may be sized to an adult racquet, priced at $100. To request a racquet, please email info@edmontonjuniortennis. com with your child’s name and program.

Session Cancellation Policy:

• Any postponed tennis sessions due to inclement weather, will be held at a different week at your regularly scheduled time, unless specified otherwise by EJTS. Participants will be notified of postponed classes via EJTS social media (Facebook and Instagram). Please ensure that you are following EJTS on social media to receive the latest updates. • There are no refunds for missed classes if your child is unable to attend a regular program or makeup session.

For more information and updates on the Edmonton Junior Tennis Society, please visit http://edmontonjuniortennis.com/about-us/