Adult Programs
Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned tournament player, OSTEN & VICTOR Alberta Tennis Centre has a full range of adult programs for players year-round. Our programs support people to learn tennis, practice, play, and meet others through our social and events. Are programs are targeted at 1.0-4.5 levels of play.
Our nationally recognized tennis development programs features some of the highest certified tennis professionals in Canada, all of whom specialize in the development of athletes of all abilities.
ASSESMENT INFORMATION
For registration in programs 2.5 and higher, a Player Skill Assessment is required by the ATC coaching staff. Assessments can be booked at the Member Services Desk in person, by calling 587-393-1600, or online by clicking the button below. The cost of assessment is $25 (plus tax).
Learn
Clinics are designed to move you along the Adult Pathway & improve your game efficiently in singles & doubles. These 90 minute clinics are available for members and non-members. 1.0 clinics have an 8:1 Student to coach ratio, 1.5 and up have a 6:1 student to coach ratio.
Clinics
Tennis Made Easy 1.0
Clinic Theme: “Building the Basics” Learn to rally, serve & score to play singles and doubles. The program follows the best practices of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and introduces basic fundamentals.
1.5 Clinic
Learn to start points with consistent serves and to receive different heights ,directions and distances of groundstrokes to keep the ball in play. Receiving volleys is also covered.
2.0 Clinic
Learn to win more points by keeping the ball in play on serves, returns and in a baseline rally. Improve reception of volleys when playing singles & doubles.
Summer Schedule Options for 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0
- Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Fall Schedule Options for 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0
- Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
- Saturday: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Initiate a point by directing the serve to the FH or BH side of an opponent. Maintain consistent rally with improved reception of wider, higher/deeper, and lower/shorter balls. When at net, receive volleys at different heights and maintain a consistent exchange.
Summer Schedule Options
- Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Fall Schedule Options
- Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Saturday: 2:30 – 4:00 PM
Learn to win more points by applying spin (Topspin & Underspin on FH & BH groundstrokes and slice on serve). Serve & return with better direction control and mechanics and control volleys when receiving balls at different heights.
Summer Schedule Options
- Monday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Fall Schedule Options
- Monday: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
- Monday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 2:30 – 4:00 PM
Learn to win more points by hitting more effective shots that keep opponent’s neutral or at a disadvantage on serves, returns, during baseline exchanges and when approaching and at net.
Summer Schedule Options
- Monday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Fall Schedule Options
- Monday: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
- Monday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 2:30 – 4:00 PM
Learn to win more points by playing ‘high percentage’ tennis while transitioning from neutral to offense to defense when required and grouping shots into patterns for greater effect.
Summer Schedule Options
- Monday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Fall Schedule Options
- Monday: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
- Monday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
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Practice & Play
Practice programs are high intensity, high repetition & pure fun! Designed for practicing skills learned in our clinics, practice programs are non-instructional in nature to allow you to get high volume practice. A session combining some time of practice and drilling, and some coach-supervised tactical play time (doubles). Directly apply what you’re practicing to your game all in the same session.
Practice & Play
Practice & Play sessions are 90 minutes and have a 6:1 student to coach ratio.
Summer Scheduling Options
- Thursday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Fall Scheduling Options
- Thursday: 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Practice & Play sessions are 90 minutes and have a 6:1 student to coach ratio.
Summer Scheduling Options
- Thursday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Fall Scheduling Options
- Thursday: 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Cardio Tennis sessions are 60 minutes and have an 8:1 student to coach ratio.
Summer Scheduling Options
- Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Fall Scheduling Options
- Tuesday: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Tuesday: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday (3.0+): 7:00 – 8:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
- Thursday: 7:00 – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
- Sunday: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
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FALL
Play
All you have to do is play! We offer organized leagues for players of all ages and abilities. Our leagues are organized by tennis professional and include court fees, balls, administrative and coaching fees. Leagues are designed for both singles and doubles play.
Play
Summer Scheduling Options
Fall Scheduling Options
Summer Scheduling Options
This program is not offered in the summer session.
Fall Scheduling Options
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
If interested please contact Luka at Lgokadze@albertatenniscentre.ca
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Socials & Events
These are fun, low-key social events with various formats. Run by ATC Tennis Professionals staff to get to know each other off court. Ask the Member Services Desk and/or check our social media platforms for more details. All events are released for booking 100 days prior to the start of the event.
Socials & Events
September 2024
Club Champs Social Breakfast – Date TBD
October 2024
Daniel Nestor Clinics
November 2024
Cardio Special – Friday 8th 7-8:30pm (8:30pm onwards upstairs in the cafe, food and drink for purchase) A special cardio session for those who have been wanting to see what all the interest is about, and also those that have been enjoying the fun for some time!
December 2024
Annual Christmas Social Saturday Dec 7th 5-7pm – 2 hours on court drills/games and points, followed by a delicious festive diner.
January 2025
Triples Social – Friday 17th 7-8:30pm Round robin triples tournament followed by drinks and food in the ATC cafe.
February 2025
Annual T.M.E & 2.0 Mixer Social – Saturday 24th 5-7pm (7pm onwards upstairs, food and drink for purchase) Bringing together all those currently in the TME and 2.0 classes for a matchplay based social.
March 2025
International Women’s Social – Friday 7th March 7-8:30pm on court, followed by cheese & wine upstairs. (TME-2.5 category and 3.0+ category)
April 2025
Men’s Poker Night Mixer – Friday April 11th 7-9pm (9pm onwards upstairs , food and drink for purchase) Build your hand as you play and win matches to see who holds all the aces by the end of the evening. (2.0 & 2.5, and 3.0+ categories)
May 2025
Pro Am Doubles Tournament – Friday May 9th 7pm – Teams of 4 players battle out for the bragging rights. 1 coach combined with a team of 3 players (each team must have at least one female and one male). 3.0 and 4.0 categories.
June 2025
Inter-club League Teams Social – Sunday 22rd June (after team training). A coach led team practice approximately 4-6pm, followed by food and drink to purchase upstairs. (For both the 3.0 & 4.0 teams)