CTC is excited to announce the return of our popular indoor Winter program for kids on Sundays starting November 5th 2023!!
Our goal is to provide year round FUN and AFFORDABLE tennis to the community. Fees for our programs are significantly less than other indoor facilities (like indoor tennis clubs), especially since we do not charge a membership fee. This is a great opportunity to try tennis for the first time or continue playing tennis throughout the winter!
Our Club Professional, Adam Weatherby, and his team of instructors are experienced Tennis Canada and TPA certified Coaches with Emergency CPR training and clean police background checks. See below for FAQs and Junior Program information.
Registration opens September 5th 2023. Spots are limited again this year so be sure to follow the links below to sign your kid/s up as soon as possible!*
****You must register for an account on the website in order to proceed to payment. Instructions are provided on the webpage****
Red Ball Program- Learn to Move and Play
Charlottetown TC's Learn to Move & Play Red Ball program is for children aged 5 - 8. Your kids will learn to play independently and exchange ( rally ) with each another through fun and engaging cooperative games that will prepare them for future levels.
The program introduces the 5 fundamentals of tennis (grip, set up, impact point, hitting zone & recovery) for a variety of shots including groundstrokes, volleys and serves. Children also learn basic "physical literacy" skills ( split steps, lateral and multidirectional movement) that will prepare them for Orange Ball level.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR WINTER 2023 SUNDAY (2pm) RED BALL PROGRAM NOW!
Orange Ball Program - Learn to Play & Compete
Charlottetown TC's Learn to Play & Compete Orange Ball program is for children aged 8 - 11. Children learn to exchange (rally) independently, learn to play with one another and in small teams through fun and engaging cooperative games. Our coaches will cultivate a desire to have fun while learning to compete (Team Tennis) in a supportive and structured setting.
Our program continues to build on the 5 fundamentals of tennis (grip, set up, impact point, hitting zone & recovery) for skills sets including rallying, volleying, and serving.
Players begin to learn how to construct points using tactical and technical approaches while learning full rules of the game. Players also will learn about nutrition and preparation requirements for optimal performance in future competitive play.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR WINTER 2023 SUNDAY (3pm) ORANGE BALL PROGRAM NOW!
Green Ball Program
Charlottetown TC's Green Ball Program is designed for Children 8-12 years old who have previous experience in the game at recreational and/or U10 competition
Children in this program will build upon the 5 fundamentals of Tennis ( grip, set up, impact point, hitting zone & recovery ) while working as as small teams to motivate and push each other to learn advanced technical skills and match play tactics. Our approach fosters cooperative physical literacy skill building while preparing to play and win in a comfortable and supportive environment. More advanced kids will have the opportunity to participate in regional leagues and provincial competition
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR WINTER 2023 SUNDAY (4pm) GREEN BALL PROGRAM NOW!
FAQs
Q: How long does each lesson last?
A: Each 1hr lesson has about 55 minutes of instructional time. We allow 5 minutes at the end to allow kids get dressed and leave the building before the next group arrives. You should arrive maximum 5 minutes before your lesson time. You may change into indoor attire in the hallway or front entrance and wait to be invited into the gym area
Q: My child missed a week due to illness or a change in plans. What is the refund policy?
A: Refunds or program credits are issued only in circumstances where the coach cancels the lesson or the facility is unavailable. Cancellations less than 14 days before the program commences is non-refundable
Q: How does the surface indoors compare to outdoor courts?
A: The surface in this facility is a bit smoother than our outdoor courts, but has roughly the same characteristics as your average hard court.
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Learning Through the Progressive Tennis Pathway
Progressive tennis uses larger decompressed balls to allow for easier exchanges, using mini sized nets and a smaller court sizes, which is proportional to the size of the student. Young players are properly equipped to enjoy rallies and learn the fundamentals of the game early on. Skills are developed much quicker, allowing for an easier transition to full court play. Please check out http://www.tenniscanada.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/EnglishNewProgressiveTennisGuide.pdf for more information
