Junior Tennis
RSC is the largest Junior Tennis Development Centre in Ottawa.
We have weekend and after school programs designed for all ages and abilities led by a team of certified, passionate and dedicated coaches. From Learn to Play to High Performance, no matter the level or age of your child, there is a program in RSC’s Junior Tennis Pathway that is a perfect fit. We utilize progressive tennis for junior development; fully endorsed by Tennis Canada, which introduces the sport of tennis in a fun and interactive way to ensure immediate success for young players.
Junior Tennis Program Descriptions
Note: The age ranges and descriptions below are reflective of programs starting in January 2025. For information related to Fall programing please refer to the program descriptions in Club Automation or contact Alex Harea, Head of Junior Development.
Parent & Me (Ages 4 to 5)
This program is the first step in a young athletes and tennis players’ journey. A program of cooperative activities involving parent participation will lead to the development of the basic tennis and athletic skills in a fun and active environment.
Our friendly, enthusiastic, and patient coaches create an active and engaging environment for young children. Parent participation is required.
- Coach: Student ratio is 6:1
- 1 hour classes
Age-appropriate balls, court and racquets are used to ensure success
• Bigger & slower ball (75% slower than a regular ball)
• Smaller court (10.97m-12.8m x 4.88-6.1m)
• Lower net (Centre net height of: 31.5” – 33”)
• Smaller racquet (19”, 21’’ or 23’’)
RED BALL 1
• Coach: Student Ratio 6:1
• 1 hour class
RED BALL 2
• Coach: Student Ratio 6:1
• 1 hour class
RED BALL PROSPECTS TEAM
This program is designed for children ages 6-7 years old who are passionate about sport and interested in pursuing competitive tennis. Players must be assessed approved by the Head of Junior Development to access this program. In addition to tennis specific training, all classes include coordination, speed, agility, balance, throwing, and footwork training critical for long term development.
• Slower ball (50% slower than a regular 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’’) -10
ORANGE BALL 1
For children 8-9 years old with little or no experience in a lesson setting who want to try tennis in a fun, engaging environment. The program focuses on developing basic tennis and athletic fundamentals. Before progressing to orange 2, players must be able to serve, rally, and score. We suggest 2 to 3 full sessions in Orange 1 before progressing further unless your coach tells you otherwise.
• Coach: Student Ratio 6:1
• 1 hour class
ORANGE BALL 2
For children 8-9 years old with some experience in a lesson setting who are able to serve (underhand or overhand), rally, and score. Participants must commit to two lessons a week and will develop strong tennis and athletic fundamentals through cooperative and play based activities.
• Coach: Student Ratio 6:1
• 1 hour class
ORANGE BALL PROSPECTS
This program is designed for children ages 8-9 years old who are passionate about sport and interested in pursuing competitive tennis. Players must be assessed approved by the Head of Junior Development to access this program. In addition to tennis specific training, all classes include coordination, speed, agility, balance, throwing, and footwork training critical for long-term development.
The green full court curriculum allows young players 9-10 years old to practice and play on a court and with a ball in proportion to their size and speed which enables proper development of tennis fundamentals, and the ability to have fun playing tennis. Cooperative activities and play-based exercises will lead to the development of basic tennis and athletic skills in a fun and active environment.
• Slower ball (25% slower than a regular ball)
• Full size court (23.77 x 8.23m)
• Standard net height (Centre net height of 36”)
• Smaller racquet (23’’, 25”, or 26”)
GREEN BALL 1
For children 9-10 years old with little or no experience in a lesson setting who want to try tennis in a fun, engaging environment. The program focuses on developing basic tennis and athletic fundamentals. Before progressing to green 2, players must be able to serve, rally, and score. We suggest 2 to 3 full sessions in green 1 before progressing further unless your coach tells you otherwise.
• Coach: Student Ratio 6:1
• 1 hour class
GREEN BALL 2
For children 10-12 years old with some experience in a lesson setting who are able to serve (underhand or overhand), rally, and score. Participants must commit to two lessons a week and will develop strong tennis and athletic fundamentals through cooperative and play based activities.
• Coach: Student Ratio 6:1
• 1 hour class
GREEN PROSPECTS
This program is designed for children ages 9-10 years old who are passionate about sport and interested in pursuing competitive tennis. Players must be assessed approved by the Head of Junior Development to access this program. In addition to tennis specific training, all classes include coordination, speed, agility, balance, throwing, and footwork training critical for long term development.
The teen tennis full court curriculum allows players age 11+ to develop tennis fundamentals through practice and play, and have fun playing tennis. Cooperative activities and play-based exercises will lead to the advancement of basic tennis and athletic skills in a fun and active environment. A range of progressive tennis balls and reduced court sizes will be used when appropriate to accelerate learning for players with little or now experience.
For kids 11-16 years old with little or no experience in a lesson setting who want to try tennis in a fun, engaging environment. The program focuses on developing basic tennis and athletic fundamentals. Before progressing to teen 2, players must be able to serve, rally, and score.
• Coach: Student Ratio 6:1
• 1 hour classes
TEEN TENNIS 2
For players 11-16 years old with some experience in a lesson setting who are able to serve (underhand or overhand), rally, and score. Participants must commit to two lessons a week and will develop strong tennis and athletic fundamentals through cooperative and play based activities.
• Coach: Student Ratio 6:1
• 1 hour class
TEEN PROSPECTS
This program is designed for players 11-16 years old who are passionate about sport and interested in pursuing competitive tennis. Players must be assessed approved by the Head of Junior Development to access this program. In addition to tennis specific training, all classes include coordination, speed, agility, balance, throwing, and footwork training critical for long term development.
Junior Tennis Program Schedules
Junior Tennis Program Sessions
Season | Session Dates | Registration |
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Fall 1 | September 2 – October 27 | July 15, 2024 |
Fall 2 | October 28 – December 22 | July 15, 2024 |
Winter 1 | January 6 -February 16 2025 | October 28, 2024 |
Winter 2 | February 17 – March 30, 2025 | October 28, 2024 |