Junior Programs
Our Junior Programs are designed to introduce skills for beginners and to advance skills for competitive tennis for players aged 4 – 18. Our nationally recognized tennis programs features some of the highest certified tennis professionals in Canada, all of whom specialize in the development of junior athletes of all abilities.
The junior program are split into three ‘streams’:
- Fundamental is a recreational program for players just learning the game, this is designed to introduce players to serve, rally & score so they can enjoy the sport for a lifetime.
- Competitive is for players with more skill and experience who are looking to compete in tournaments and refine skills. Anchor link to Competitive section on page.
- High Performance is for players aspiring to play at high provincial, National and International levels and beyond. Anchor link to High Performance section on page.
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 click the button below. The cost of assessment is $25 (plus tax).
Fundamentals
Tiny Tots
Ages 4 – 5
Equipment modifications to ensure success:
- 1/2 court tennis
- Bigger & slower ball (75% slower than a Yellow ball)
- Smaller court (10.97m-12.8m x 4.88-6.1m)
- Lower net (CENTRE net height of: 31.5” – 33”)
- Smaller racquet (21’’ or 23’’)
- Coach to Student Ratio 6:1
SUMMER SESSION 1: JULY 2 – JULY 28 (4 weeks)
SUMMER SESSION 2: JULY 29 – AUG 25 (4 weeks)
FALL SESSION: SEPT 3 – DEC 22, 2024
WINTER SESSION: JAN 6 – MAR 23, 2025
TRY IT
WINTER
Choose One.
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Sunday: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
PLAY IT
WINTER
Must be able to attend all sessions.
- Monday: 4:00 PM – 5: 00 PM
- Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WINTER
Red Ball
Ages 6-8 (Summer), Ages 6-7 (Fall)
The RED 1/2 court tennis program is the second step of progressive tennis. Coordination and cooperative activities will lead to the development of the basic tennis and athletic skills in a FUN and active environment. Coach to Student Ratio 6:1
Equipment modifications to ensure success:
- ½ Court
- Bigger & slower ball (75% slower than a Yellow ball)
- Smaller court (10.97m-12.8m x 4.88-6.1m)
- Lower net (CENTRE net height of: 31.5″ – 33″)
- Smaller racquet (21” or 23”)
- Coach to Student Ratio 6:1
SUMMER SESSION 1: JULY 2 – JULY 28 (4 weeks)
SUMMER SESSION 2: JULY 29 – AUG 25 (4 weeks)
FALL SESSION: SEPT 3 – DEC 22, 2024
WINTER SESSION: JAN 6 – MAR 23, 2025
TRY IT
WINTER
Choose One.
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Sunday: 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
PLAY IT
WINTER
Group A:
- Monday & Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Practice Days)
- Friday: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Play Day, Optional)
OR
Group B:
- Tuesday & Thursday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Practice Days)
FUN MATCH PLAY
WINTER
Must be approved by Head of Junior Development.
- Friday: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Play Day)
WINTER
Orange Ball
Ages 9-10 (Summer), Ages 8-9 (Fall)
Equipment modifications to ensure success:
- 3/4 Court
- Bigger & slower ball (50% slower than a Yellow ball)
- Smaller court (17.98-18.29 x 6.4-8.23m)
- Lower net (CENTRE net height of: 31.5-36”)
- Smaller racquet (23’’ or 25’’)
SUMMER SESSION 1: JULY 2 – JULY 28 (4 weeks)
SUMMER SESSION 2: JULY 29 – AUG 25 (4 weeks)
FALL SESSION: SEPT 3 – DEC 22, 2024
WINTER SESSION: JAN 6 – MAR 23, 2025
TRY IT
WINTER
Choose One.
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Sunday: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
PLAY IT
WINTER
Must be able to attend all sessions.
- Tuesday & Thursday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Practice Days)
- Friday: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Play Day)
FUN MATCH PLAY
Included in Play It Stream.
WINTER
Green Ball
Ages 11-12 (Summer), Ages 10-11 (Fall)
Equipment modifications to ensure success:
- Full Court
- Bigger & slower ball (25% slower than a Yellow ball)
- Full size court (23.77 x 8.23m)
- Standard net height (CENTRE net height of 36”)
- Smaller racquet (23’’ or 25”)
- Coach to Student Ratio 6:1
SUMMER SESSION 1: JULY 2 – JULY 28 (4 weeks)
SUMMER SESSION 2: JULY 29 – AUG 25 (4 weeks)
FALL SESSION: SEPT 3 – DEC 22, 2024
WINTER SESSION: JAN 6 – MAR 23, 2025
TRY IT
SUMMER
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
WINTER
Choose One.
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Sunday: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
PLAY IT
SUMMER
Must be able to attend all sessions
- Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
FALL
Must be able to attend all sessions.
- Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Practice Days)
- Friday: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Play Day)
FUN MATCH PLAY
Included in Play It Stream.
Yellow Ball
Ages 13-17 (Summer), Ages 12-17 (Fall)
Equipment modifications to ensure success:
- Regular Yellow Tennis Ball (Red, Orange, Green balls may also be used depending on skill level)
- Regulation Tennis Court
SUMMER SESSION 1: JULY 2 – JULY 28 (4 weeks)
SUMMER SESSION 2: JULY 29 – AUG 25 (4 weeks)
FALL SESSION: SEPT 3 – DEC 22, 2024
WINTER SESSION: JAN 6 – MAR 23, 2025
TRY IT
SUMMER
- Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
FALL
(Choose One)
- Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
PLAY IT
SUMMER
Must be able to attend all sessions
- Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
FALL
Full year program from Sept-June.
- Tuesday & Thursday: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Practice Days)
- Friday: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Play Day)
FUN MATCH PLAY
Included in Play It Stream.
SUMMER
FALL TRY IT
FALL PLAY IT
Competitive Programs
Red Ball Prospects
Ages U7
This year long program develops a passion for the sport while teaching the skills necessary for competition. Red Ball Prospects requires a commitment to increased training hours and tournaments. Players approved by the Head of Junior Competitive Tennis and Events may access this program. All classes include tennis specific coordination training critical for long-term development. Players in this program are not required to have an active membership in the training year of 2023- 2024. 5:1 Student to Coach Ratio.
SUMMER
Total hours per week: 4.5
- Week 1 – July 2 – 5, 2024
- Week 2 – July 8 – 12, 2024
- Week 3 – July 15 – 19, 2024
- Week 4 – July 22 – 26, 2024
- Week 5 – July 29 – August 2, 2024
- Week 6 – August 6 – 9, 2024
- Week 7 – August 12 – 16, 2024
- Week 8 – August 19 – 23, 2024
Team Tennis Training & Athletic Development
- Monday – Friday: 3 PM – 5 PM
FALL: SEPT 3 – DEC 22, 2024
Team Tennis Training & Athletic Development
- Monday: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Match Play
- Friday: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
SUMMER
FALL
Total Cost: $4556 (Based on a 39-week training schedule. The actual price may vary.)
Next Gen
This 39-week program is designed for competitive athletes playing in a High Performance environment. As a guideline we recommend selected players attend all sessions during the week (Please contact Head of Junior Competitive Tennis & Events if there are any limitations or conflicts with scheduling). Membership is required for this program. 5:1 Student to Coach Ratio.
Program Benefits:
- Walk-on court booking privileges. “Walk-on” courts can be booked within the hour of play.
- Team clothing
- Tournament support at selected events
SUMMER
- Week 1 – July 2 – 5, 2024
- Week 2 – July 8 – 12, 2024
- Week 3 – July 15 – 19, 2024
- Week 4 – July 22 – 26, 2024
- Week 5 – July 29 – August 2, 2024
- Week 6 – August 6 – 9, 2024
- Week 7 – August 12 – 16, 2024
- Week 8 – August 19 – 23, 2024
NEXT GEN U8 & U9/U10 Team Tennis Training & Athletic Development
Monday – Friday: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
(2:00-3:00pm – Athletic Development/ 3:00-5:00pm Team Tennis Training)
FALL: SEPT 3 – DEC 22, 2024
Team Tennis Training & Athletic Development
- Monday: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Match Play
- Saturday: 7:00 – 9:00 AM
SUMMER
- Week 1 – July 2 – 5, 2024
- Week 2 – July 8 – 12, 2024
- Week 3 – July 15 – 19, 2024
- Week 4 – July 22 – 26, 2024
- Week 5 – July 29 – August 2, 2024
- Week 6 – August 6 – 9, 2024
- Week 7 – August 12 – 16, 2024
- Week 8 – August 19 – 23, 2024
NEXT GEN U8 & U9/U10 Team Tennis Training & Athletic Development
- Monday – Friday: 2:00pm – 5:00pm (2:00-3:00pm – Athletic Development/ 3:00-5:00pm Team Tennis Training)
FALL: SEPT 3 – DEC 22, 2024
Team Tennis Training & Athletic Development
- Monday: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
- Friday: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Match Play
- Saturday: 7:00 – 9:00 AM
SUMMER U8, U9, & U 10
FALL Next Gen U8
Total Cost: $8183
(Based on a 39-week training scheddule. The actual price may vary.)
FALL Next Gen U9/U10
Total Cost: $9255.50
(Based on a 39-week training schedule. The actual price may vary.)
Competitive Teen
Designed for athletes that have progressed through the first 4 stages of progressive tennis or play at an intermediate to advanced level. These athletes will be working on improving their skills in order to compete in local and provincial level tournaments. Membership is required. 6:1 Student to Coach ratio and athletes must sign up for all listed sessions.
Program Benefits:
- Team Clothing
- Walk-on court booking privileges. “Walk-on” courts can be booked within the hour of play.
SUMMER
- Week 1 – July 2 – 5, 2024
- Week 2 – July 8 – 12, 2024
- Week 3 – July 15 – 19, 2024
- Week 4 – July 22 – 26, 2024
- Week 5 – July 29 – August 2, 2024
- Week 6 – August 6 – 9, 2024
- Week 7 – August 12 – 16, 2024
- Week 8 – August 19 – 23, 2024
Team Tennis Training & Athletic Development
Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 – 7:00 PM (1 hr practice, 1 hr play)
Total hours per week: 4
FALL: SEPT 3 – DEC 22, 2024
Team Tennis Training & Athletic Development
- Monday: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Match Play
- Saturday: 4:00 – 6:00 AM
SUMMER
- Week 1 – July 2 – 5, 2024
- Week 2 – July 8 – 12, 2024
- Week 3 – July 15 – 19, 2024
- Week 4 – July 22 – 26, 2024
- Week 5 – July 29 – August 2, 2024
- Week 6 – August 6 – 9, 2024
- Week 7 – August 12 – 16, 2024
- Week 8 – August 19 – 23, 2024
Team Tennis Training & Athletic Development
Tuesday & Thursday: 5:00 – 7:00 PM (1 hr practice, 1 hr play)
Total Hours Per Week: 4
FALL: SEPT 3 – DEC 22, 2024
Team Tennis Training & Athletic Development
- Monday: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Match Play
- Saturday: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
SUMMER 3.0 & 3.5
FALL 3.0 & 3.5
Total Cost: $3893 (Based on a 39-week training schedule. The actual price may vary.)
High Performance Programs
High Performance & Excellence Program
The purpose of the Performance Stream is to help players achieve competitive performance goals of top National or International rankings. Membership is required. 4:1 Student to Coach ratio.
Program Benefits:
- Team Clothing
- Walk-on court booking privileges. “Walk-on” courts can be booked within the hour of play.
- Tournament support at selected events
Maximize performance to a top Provincial and National level. Required number of hours, physical standards, tournament matches are needed to apply for this High Performance program.
Maximize performance to an International, NCAA and Professional level. This program required a higher number of hours, physical standards, tournament matches to elevate your abilities.
| High Performance Program | Excellence Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Group | U 12 | 13 & Over | U 12 | 13 & Over |
| Groups | 7.5 Hours Minimum Tennis Groups & Fitness | 10 Hours Minimum Tennis Groups & Fitness | 11 Hours Minimum Tennis Groups & Fitness Program | 14 Hours Minimum Tennis Groups & Fitness Program |
| Number of Balls Hit | 120,000 – 180,000 | 160,000 – 240,000 | 176,000 – 264,000 | 224,000 – 336,000 |
| Privates | Not Included | Not Included | 1 Included | 1 Included |
| Scheduling Priority | – | – | YES | YES |
| Summer Camps/ ATC Trips | – | – | Priority | Priority |
SUMMER
- Week 1 – July 2 – 5, 2024
- Week 2 – July 8 – 12, 2024
- Week 3 – July 15 – 19, 2024
- Week 4 – July 22 – 26, 2024
- Week 5 – July 29 – August 2, 2024
- Week 6 – August 6 – 9, 2024
- Week 7 – August 12 – 16, 2024
- Week 8 – August 19 – 23, 2024
Tennis Training & Athletic Development
1st Session
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 1:00 PM
(9:00am-12:00pm Team Tennis Training / 12:00-1:00pm – Athletic Development)
Total hours per week: 20
2nd Session
Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 3:00 PM
(11:00am-12:00pm – Athletic Development / 12:00pm-3:00pm Team Tennis Training)
Total hours per week: 20
FALL: SEPT 3 – DEC 22, 2024
