Junior Programs

           JUNIOR  ACADEMY

               WINTER  2012

             Session Starts January 9th  (9 weeks)

              10% Discount if registered before January 7th

  Discount does not apply to Jr Hi Performance, Jr Advanced or Jr League

Teeny Tennis     3 - 4 year olds

This program emphasizes the ABCs of athletic development (Agility, Balance & Coordination).

Dates and times :     Thursdays         Jan. 9 - Mar. 5          2:30pm– 3:15pm                  Cost:  $ 94

Mini Tennis     5 - 7 year olds

Participants will develop basic ball control skills and will be taught proper technique and grips. This program  on the mini (1/2) court with low compression red starter balls.

Choose from :           Tuesdays           Jan. 10 - Mar. 6         3:30 - 4:30pm                     Cost: $ 135

                                     Thursdays          Jan. 12 - Mar. 8         3:30 - 4:30pm

                                     Saturdays          Jan. 14 - Mar. 10       10:00 - 11:00am

Mini Tennis Advanced     5 - 7 year olds

For children who can rally and play points on the mini court, participants in this program will build confidence with their strokes as they are exposed to a variety of game situations. This program is run on mini (1/2) court with mini nets and red starter balls

Dates and times:       Mondays          Jan. 9 - Mar. 5            5:00-6:00pm                         Cost: $ 135

Junior Beginner     8 - 10 year olds

This program is for juniors who have never played tennis before.  Participants will be taught proper grips, technique, scoring and court positioning. They will build confidence with their strokes as they are exposed to a variety of game situations on the orange ¾ court with low compression balls 

Choose from:             Tuesdays            Jan. 10 - Mar. 6        3:30 - 4:30pm                     Cost: $ 149

                                       Thursdays          Jan. 12 - Mar. 8        3:30 - 4:30pm           

                                       Thursdays          Jan. 12 - Mar. 8        5:30 - 6:30pm

Junior Development       8 - 10 year olds

This program is for juniors who have successfully completed the beginner level.  Emphasis is placed on developing all strokes as well as building consistency and precision through drills and different game situations.  Slice and topspin will also be introduced. This program is run on the 3/4 court with orange low compression balls

Choose from:            Mondays            Jan.   9 - Mar. 5          5:00-6:00pm                      Cost: $ 149

                                     Tuesdays            Jan. 10 - Mar. 8         5:30-6:30pm

                                     Saturdays           Jan. 14 - Mar. 10       11:00am-12:00pm

Junior Advanced      9 - 12 year olds

This program is for juniors who have completed the junior development level. This program is full court with easy play balls

Dates and times:        Tuesdays and Thursdays   Jan. 10 - Mar. 8    4:30-5:30pm      Cost: $ 252

Junior 1       11 - 13 years old 

This program is for youth who have little or no experience playing tennis. and would like to learn tennis in a fun low pressure atmosphere.  Proper stroke technique as well as court positioning, scoring and strategy will be introduced.

Choose from:             Mondays          Jan.   9 - Mar. 5               5:00-6:00pm                    Cost: $ 149

                                       Wednesdays   Jan. 11 - Mar. 7              5:00-6:00pm

Junior Intermediate       11 - 13 years old 

For teens that have completed the beginner level this program emphasizes developing all strokes through different game situations. Slice and topspin will be introduced. 

Choose from:             Tuesdays             Jan. 10 - Mar. 6           4:30 - 5:30pm                Cost: $ 149 

                                      Wednesdays       Jan. 11 - Mar. 7            5:00 - 6:00pm        

                                      Fridays                 Jan. 13 - Mar. 9             3:30 - 4:30pm

Teen 1      14 - 17 years old 

This program is for teens who have little or no experience playing tennis. and would like to learn tennis in a fun low pressure atmosphere.  

Choose from:            Tuesdays           Jan. 10 - Mar. 6            5:30-6:30pm                    Cost: $ 149 

                                      Wednesdays     Jan. 11 - Mar. 7            6:00-7:00pm

Teen Intermediate     14 - 17 years old

For teens that have completed  the beginner level this program emphasizes developing all strokes through different game situations. Slice and topspin will be introduced.

Choose from:             Wednesdays   Jan. 11 - Mar. 7            6:00 - 7:00pm                    Cost: $ 149 

                                      Thursdays        Jan. 12 - Mar. 8            5:30 - 6:30pm

                                      Saturdays        Jan. 14 – Mar. 10         12:00 – 1:00pm

Teen Advanced     14 - 17 years old

For teens that have completed the intermediate level this program emphasizes developing the mental, physical, tactical and technical aspects of the player.

Choose from:             Mondays         Jan.   9 - Mar. 5             6:00-7:00pm                    Cost: $ 149 

                                      Fridays            Jan. 13 - Mar. 9            3:30-4:30pm

High Performance                       

Participants in this program compete in provincial or national level tournaments. 

Dates and times:      Mondays & Wednesdays      Jan.  9 - Mar. 7      3:30-5:00pm     Cost: $ 378

Junior League   9 - 17 years old      

This program is non instructional but will be supervised by the pros. Participants will be paired with players of similar ability and will get a chance to practice their game. 

Dates and times:      Fridays           Jan. 13 - Mar. 9        4:30 - 6:00pm      Cost: $ 45 or $ 5/week

Saturday Family Play                        

Come and play tennis as a family. This program is supervised by the pros and has a variety of levels.

Choose from:             Saturdays        Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb 4              1:00 - 2:30pm          Cost: $80 

                                      Saturdays        Feb 11, 18, 25, Mar 3              1:00 - 2:30pm

                Please register at the Front Desk or call 604-854-3284 

                               Great West Fitness and Tennis Club

                                   2550 Yale Court, Abbotsford, BC

                                                     HST applies to all programs

Our Invitation to you: Contact us to arrange your membership tour and a complimentary 30 minute hitting session with a Great West Fitness and Tennis Pro today!

Contact: [email protected]