JUNIOR PROGRAMMING

        

Our Junior Programs are tailored to address various age groups and skill levels and provide a safe, supportive and encouraging environment that challenges them to learn, play and compete in the sport.

There are three components of the Junior Programs

1. Recreational – Fun Fridays, ‘Game On’ Saturdays, Singles Ladder, Junior Adult Tournaments
2. Instructional – clinics, private lessons, summer camps, high school academy and squad
3. Competitive – year end tournaments
 

1. RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

These programs are included in the Junior membership fee. Parent/guardians register youngsters online each week to participate.

Fun Fridays

Starts in May and runs through to the end of August

4:30 to 5:30 – 5 to 8 years of age

5:30 to 6:30 – 9 to 14 years of age.

Fun activities and games that support basic tennis skill development.

Courts in both sessions are organized based on age and skill level.

'Game On'

Saturdays

Starts in May and runs through to the end of August

Saturdays from 12:00 to 2:00
Participants who can rally from the baseline and serve, learn how to play games and compete against their peers in a supportive environment.
Junior Singles Ladder

Starts in June and runs through to the end of August

Sundays from 12:00 to 2:00
Participants are ranked and compete in one-hour singles matches against comparable competitors.
Junior and Adult Tournaments

Two tournaments are run (June and July) for Junior members and an adult (parent, guardian, grandparent, etc.) in a fun environment.

Saturdays from 12:00 to 3:00

Teams are grouped according to age and ability to participate in 30-minute mini matches.

 

2. INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS

All participants must be Junior members to be enrolled in these programs that are tailored specifically to address various age groups and skill levels. Parents and guardians should contact our club pro Natalie Armitage for more information and to register for these programs.

Alternatively you can refer to her website for more information and to register at Oakville Academy of Tennis

Highschool Academy

Starts the week of May 9th

6-week program for 1 hour every Saturday from 12:00 - 1:00

Cost:  $100.00

The fundamentals of tennis are reviewed and players participate in game situations.

Junior  Clinics

Starts the week of May 6th

6-week program for 1 hr per week for 5 years of age and up.

Cost:  $100.00

Parents/guardians have the option of choosing which day Monday to Thursday from 5:30 – 6:30

Due to high demand, you may only sign up for one time slot.

Players are grouped according to age and ability and taught the fundamentals of tennis.

Tournament Squad

Starts in May and runs continually throughout the spring and summer.

An intensive 1.5-hour program with a coach to student ratio of 1:4.

Fees will be determined depending on the number of players enrolled.
This program is geared towards serious intermediate to advanced players involved in tournament play and aspiring to a high level of competition.
Summer Camps

The first camp starts the first week of July.

These one-week programs for ages 5 to early teens, run Monday to Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 throughout the summer months. 

The coach to student ratio is 1:6.

Fee: $150.00

Please note that camps will NOT run on holiday weekends. Cost for a 4-day week is $120
Participants are grouped by age and skill level.  Everything from fundamentals to strategy is covered. Players are also put into game situations at the end of each day.

3. COMPETITIVE PROGRAMS

All participants must be Junior members to register for both singles and doubles year end tournaments. All tournaments are tailored specifically to address various age groups and are geared towards intermediate and advance level players. More information will be provided in August 2024 regarding registration.