Our Junior Programs run from September to June. To enroll in a program, a player must achieve appropriate competencies as assessed by the Salmon Arm Tennis Club coaches. The programs are based on Tennis Canada’s “Long Term Athletic Development”.  We also cohere to Tennis Canada's Quality Standards for Kids Tennis, which aims to raise the quality and consistency of children's tennis programs to provide safe environments and positive experiences that promote life-long participation.

Our yearly sessions are as follows:

Spring session – April to June
Summer session – July and August (junior camps)
Fall session – September to December
Winter session – January to March

There are no lessons scheduled on public holidays.
 

THE BELOW INFORMATION WAS CORRECT FOR 2023 BUT IS IN THE PROCESS Of BEING UPDATED FOR 2024

 

Fall Session: September 6, 2023 – December 20, 2023

 

Monday & Wednesday: (two day a week program)

Red ball* - 2:30pm to 3:25pm

Orange ball* - 3:30 to 4:25pm

Green Dot* - 4:30pm to 5:25pm

Fee - $588.00.00 tax inclusive (2 lessons per week plus Match Play)

Excludes: Oct 2 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

                       Oct 9 - Thanksgiving

                        Nov 13 - Remembrance Day

Friday:

Junior Match Play - 3:00pm to 3:55pm (Included in the program)

This is an opportunity for players to play points. Players will learn positioning, scoring and sportsmanship.

Fee: Included in the lessons

 

Saturday:

Red ball* - 9:00am to 9:55am

Orange ball* - 10:00am to 10:55am

Fee: $290.00 tax inclusive (Includes Friday Match Play)

Youth Development (regular ball) - 11:00am to 12:30pm

Fee:  $370.00 tax inclusive (Includes Friday Match Play)

Excludes: Sept 30 - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

                       Nov 11 - Remembrance Day

 

Registration;

You may register by emailing Bill at satcreception@gmail.com, online payment requests will be sent out subsequently.

 

*For more information on the Red Ball, Orange Ball and Green Dot programs, please scroll down and read the section below.

All programs depend on whether or not we have enough players enrolled to run the program. Program times might change if we don't have enough juniors. However, we will do our best to keep the times as consistent as possible. 

Registration can be done now by emailing Bill at satcreception@gmail.com. 

 

RED BALL PROGRAM

This program is recommended for players five- to eight-years old. With different levels of play we have divided the program into two levels.

1/2 court – Pre-rally
1/2 court - Out rally opponent

For each level, we have objectives and goals that need to be mastered before advancing:

• Be physically active, introduce tennis with the appropriate size balls, racquet, court;
• Develop the five fundamentals of tennis;
• Introduce hand eye coordination skills;
• Promote confidence and self-esteem in a caring environment;
• Introduce fundamental movement: walking, running, jumping, catching, throwing;
• Introduce fundamental motor skills: agility, balance, coordination, reaction, dexterity.

Once a player enrolls, it will generally take approximately two years to acquire the skills in order to move up to the Orange Ball Program. 

 

ORANGE BALL PROGRAM

For the next level of development, the players move to 3/4 court which is called Orange Ball Development. We recommend this level for eight- to 10-year olds who have completed the Red Ball Program.

The tactical focus of the Orange Ball Program is pressure through consistency—out rally your opponent by receiving the ball with good contact.

Like the Red Ball Program, we have objectives and goals that need to be mastered before advancing to full court tennis:

• Develop motor skills;
• Conformity of the five fundamentals:
• Develop players tactically and technically;
• Acquire mental skills, focus, commitment, passion, attitude and effort;
• Develop competitive skills;
• Have fun!

Players who have developed the proper skills at this level will be able to have confidence moving to full court. The average player will need two years to acquire the skills.

 

GREEN DOT PROGRAM

The next level of development is the Green Dot Program, which is recommended for 10- to 12-year olds who have completed the Orange ball Program.
 

The objectives for this level are;

• Consolidate all fundamental tennis competencies (tactical ,technical) in match play;
• Develop basic psychological skills; focus, emotional control, effort level, positive attitude;
• Develop competitive skills;
• Participation in other sports (diversification);
• Develop decision making skills;
• Learn to give more effort;
• Understanding how to beat opponents.

The average player will need two years to acquire the skills in order to move into a regular ball level.

 

FULL COURT JUNIORS*

       *For more information, please contact Bill at satcreception@gmail.com