Kids After School Program
Free Courses for all Ages and Abilities!
St. James offers a wide range of programs to our members, especially our younger ones acquiring a passion for the game for the first time. Our After School lessons are free for junior members!
2020 - After School Lessons for children and teenagers - begins May 4
From May 4 to June 12 (6-week program). All lesson times are 1 hr.
Registration for free after-school lessons for kids and junior members begins in person on opening day, Saturday, April 25 at 9am. (Note: when signing up for free lessons, please register for membership online prior to opening day and bring proof of registration with you. Membership registration will be available at the club for anyone unable to register online)
Lesson Schedule (May 4 - June 12)
MONDAY
4:00-5:00 Beginner (age 6-9) - Red/Orange Court Tennis
5:00-6:00 Non-Beginner (age 10-12) - Orange/Green Court Tennis
TUESDAY
4:00-5:00 Teen (age 13-16) - Regulation Tennis
5:00-6:00 Non-Beginner (age 10-12) - Orange/Green Court Tennis
WEDNESDAY
4:00-5:00 Beginner (age 6-9) - Red/Orange Court Tennis
5:00-6:00 Non-Beginner (age 10-12) - Orange/Green Court Tennis
THURSDAY
4:00-5:00 Teen (age 13-16) - Regulation Tennis
5:00-6:00 Non-Beginner (age 10-12) - Orange/Green Court Tennis
FRIDAY
4:00-5:00 Beginner (age 6-9) - Red/Orange Court Tennis
5:00-6:00 Non-Beginner (age 10-12) - Orange and Green ball
Each junior can sign up for 1 or 2 days per week included with membership. In case of rain, lessons are cancelled with no scheduled make-up.
"Kids Tennis" aka Progressive Tennis
Progressive Tennis is considered by Tennis Canada and the International Tennis Federation to be the most effective and practical way to teach tennis to kids aged 3-10 years old. It scales down the game by using a smaller court, larger and lighter balls, lighter racquets and shorter nets. Our experienced coaches will be fully implementing Progressive Tennis in our youth programming and summer tennis camps this season to provide kids with the most enjoyable tennis experience possible.