Spring Junior Tennis Program

We are happy to unveil our 2021 Spring Junior Tennis Program. In light of the continued COVID-19 situation, we will continue to make sure that we have protocols set in place to ensure we are providing the safest environment possible. We understand that every family or individual has different health and safety comfort levels and want to make sure we all take that into consideration. Outside of that, our main goal is to provide first class quality tennis instruction to allow each junior to be the best they can be.

Please review the important information below regarding our 2021 Spring Junior Tennis Program.

RCC will be running an 13-week Winter Program Schedule.
All programs will start on Monday, March 29th, 2021.

Member participants who were registered in our Winter Program will receive first priority for our Spring Programs. If spots remain open, we will invite new participants to join the group on a first-come, first-served basis.

Member Registration: Starts Monday March 1st, 2021 at 11:00 am – Returning Member Participants
Thursday March 4th, 2021 at 11:00am – All New Member Participants
Non Member Registration: Starts Monday March 8th, 2021 at 11:00 am – Returning Non-Member Participants
Thursday March 11th, 2021 at 11:00am – All New Non-Member Participants
Payment Date to secure your spot in the program: Monday, March 15th, 2021 by 9:00 pm.

The priority for group acceptance is as follows for our PROGRESSIVE, DEVELOPMENTAL & COMPETITIVE Programs:

1. RCC members who were registered in Winter Programs, followed by members who were not registered.
2. Previously registered non-member Winter 2020 Program Participants.
3. New non-member participants.

PLEASE NOTE: For all PROGRESSIVE, DEVELOPMENTAL & COMPETITIVE Groups, if non member-guests are currently in our program for the Winter and want to continue in the Spring Term, members have 1st priority for spots in any of our programs. If you are a non-member and want to secure your spot, please inquire about membership with our Assistant GM, Karen Smith at ksmith@richmondcc.ca. Make sure you also notify us that you are in the process of doing so.

For all existing and new program participants, please email our registration email address at rcctennisregister@gmail.com to confirm you wish to attend our Spring Programs. Please ensure that the program registration and program policy forms are completed and scanned back to this email address.

*All new participants must complete and submit our COVID-19 form. Please scan back to rcctennisregister@gmail.com.

Once you choose which days you wish to participate in for the Spring, you must secure your days by paying the invoice we will be sending you in advance. For example, once you choose to attend a specific class from March through June, we will invoice you and your spot will be held once payment is received. If Payment is not received by the due date, your spot will be available for the next participant on the waitlist.

All participants must complete and submit our program policy and waiver form prior to their initial day of group lessons if they have not already done so. This will be sent to you during the registration process.

Once you confirm your spot in the program, an invoice will be sent to you. To confirm your spot, non-member payments must be made by e-transfer to hchoi@richmondcc.ca. All RCC Members will be charged directly to their accounts. Credit card payments are available over the phone but are subject to a 3% fee. E-transfers are highly recommended over debit payments to decrease the amount of traffic flow within the club and to keep everyone safe.

We aim to have no more than 4 students on a court at any given time.

Participants and coaches will not be allowed to attend group lessons if they have symptoms of illness of any kind. They may not use the facility if they have travelled outside of British Columbia within the past 14 days. They cannot have been exposed to anyone with Covid-19 symptoms or to anyone who has travelled outside of BC within the past 14 days.

Due to the COVID-19 situation, parents are asked NOT to view tennis sessions inside the tennis bubble. We will communicate with you if and when this option will be available.

All High Performance participants in our program reserve their spots for the full school year (Sept 2020 – June 2021). An invoice will be sent to all participants to secure their spot for the term. We ask all HP participants to please notify us by March 1st, if you are planning on NOT returning for the following term. If payments for the Spring term are not met by the March 7th, 2021 to secure your spot for the spring term, your spot will be given to the next person on the waiting list. PLEASE NOTE: any requests for another training day or changing to a different day will depend on what space we have available once everyone has confirmed.

Any new HP participants, must meet the Criteria below for acceptance. All participants must be approved by the Director of Racquets, Henry Choi and Performance Coach, Carl Ho.

1. Minimum Age 16+ years
2. National Level Player – Has been selected by Team BC to participate in Outdoor or Indoor Nationals.
3. Has a minimum ranking of top 10 in BC.
4. Has participated in our program a minimum of 3 years.

1. Minimum Age 11+ years
2. Provincial Level Player – participates in a minimum of 4 Tennis BC Tournaments a year.
3. Has a minimum ranking of top 50 in BC.
4. Has participated in our program a minimum of 3 years.

*Richmond Country Club has the right to use their own discretion in choosing group participants and may refuse participants that do or do not meet these specific criteria. Depending on the make up of our participants, groups can be altered to help facilitate proper grouping of participants.

Days & Times: Sunday (max. 8) 11:00am-12:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: We will only be accepting a maximum of 4 Red Ball Participants per court to limit overcrowding on court and keep our Student-Coach ratio 4:1. We will have student volunteers to help assist in social distancing especially with our younger participants. Once you commit to certain group days of the week, you are committed for the whole term that runs from March to June 2021. Our program cancellation and refund policies will be in full effect. Please review the policies.

Cost: 1 hr class – Member $25/class, Non-member $31/class

This group is for players aged 4-5 years old who will be introduced to basic development skills like coordination, hand-eye, physical movements and racquet skills. The development of these skills sets a platform for these young individuals’ future success. One of our other main goals in this class is to create a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to help gain an interest in tennis and plant a seed for the future.

Days & Times:
Regular – Wednesday (max. 8) 4:30-6:00pm
Sunday (max. 12) 12:00-1:30pm

Advanced – Wednesday (max. 4) 4:30-6:00pm
Sunday (max. 4) 1:30-3:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: We will only be accepting a maximum of 4 juniors per court to limit overcrowding on court and keep our Student-Coach ratio 4:1. Once you commit to certain group days of the week, you are committed for the whole term that runs from March to June 2021. Our program cancellation and refund policies will be in full effect. Please review the policies.

Cost: Member
2 hr class – Member $50.00/class, Non-member $62/class
1.5 hr class – Member $37.50/class, Non Member $46.50/class

This group is for players aged 6-9 years old and who are starting to learn and develop the skills needed to perform at an adequate level. Orange felt compression balls are used to make it easier for juniors at this age not only to make contact with the ball more frequently but also in time, rally balls to make tennis enjoyable. Smaller courts are also used to help facilitate relative dimensions to help their progression.

Days & Times:
Regular – Monday (max. 4) 4:00-6:00pm
Friday (max. 4) 4:00-6:00pm
Sunday (max. 4) 1:30-3:00pm

Advanced – Wednesday (max. 4) 4:30-6:00pm
Sunday (max. 4) 1:30-3:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: We will only be accepting a maximum of 4 juniors per court to limit overcrowding on court and keep our Student-Coach ratio 4:1. Once you commit to certain group days of the week, you are committed for the whole term that runs from March to June 2021. Our program cancellation and refund policies will be in full effect. Please review the policies.

Cost: Member:
2 hr class – Member $50/class, Non Member $62/class
1.5 hr class – Member $37.50/class, Non Member $46.50/class

This group is for players who have just transitioned from our Performance Orange Court Group. Athletes within this group are transitioning to a full court with a slightly lower compression ball to enhance their skills. The main focus within this group is to improve tactics and consistency and give technical feedback in the process. Players within this group should be playing in Tennis BC U10 Future Stars events.

Days & Times: Saturday (max. 4) 3:00-5:00pm
Cost: 2 hr Class – Member $50/class, Non-member $62/class

This group is for juniors from ages 9-12 yrs old who are either just being introduced to the game of tennis or are looking to improve their skills at a developmental or emerging competitive level. The main goal of this group is to emphasize a fun atmosphere and enjoyment of the game through fun game based learning. Our hope is that we can gain more interest in tennis for those participating in “Tween” Tennis. This is a good avenue for juniors who are looking to play high school tennis in a few years’ time.

Days & Times: Sunday (max 8) 3:00pm-5:00pm
Cost: Member $50/class, Non Member, $62/class

This group mainly targets teens who are interested in advancing their tennis game in a fun but focused atmosphere. Coaches in this group will be teaching a lot of technical and tactical work so that they can improve each athlete’s knowledge of the game and hopefully put them in a position to play the game correctly. If you are looking to possibly play school tennis or just learn the fundamentals of tennis, this group is for you.

Days & Times:
Tuesday morning (max. 8) 6:00-7:30am
Tuesday (max. 12) 6:00-8:00pm
Thursday (max. 12) 6:00-8:00pm

Cost:
2 hr class – Member $50, Non Member $62
1.5 hr class – Member $37.50, Non Member $46.50

This group is for serious tennis players who have the focus and desire to train, play and compete. It is required for all athletes within this group to participate in provincial, national, or international level tennis events. All participants will work on situational play, focus on technical requirements, and the mental rigours of competing at a high level. All players in this group must be approved by the Director of Tennis prior to enrolling in the class.

Matchplay: Sunday 5:00-7:00pm
Matchplay weekly fee is $15 with one program day per week, $10 with 2 days, $5 with 3 or more classes.

1. Minimum Age 16+ years
2. National Level Player – Have been selected by Team BC to participate in Outdoor or Indoor Nationals.
3. Have a minimum ranking of top 10 in BC.
4. Have participated in our program a minimum of 3 years.

Days & Times:
Tuesday morning (max. 8) 6:15-7:45am
Tuesday (max. 16) 4:00-6:00pm
Wednesday (max. 4) 6:00-8:00pm *Limited Space
Thursday (max. 16) 4:00-6:00pm

Cost:
2 hr class $50 Member, Non Member $62
1.5 hr class – Member $37.50, Non Member $46.50

This group is for serious tennis players who have the focus and desire to train, play and compete. It is required for all athletes within this group to participate in provincial, national, or international level tennis events. All participants will work on situational play, focus on technical requirements, and the mental rigours of competing at a high level. All players in this group must be approved by the Director of Tennis prior to enrolling in the class.

Matchplay: Sunday 5:00-7:00pm
Matchplay weekly fee is $15 with one program day per week, $10 with 2 days, $5 with 3 or more classes.

1. Minimum Age 11+ years
2. Provincial Level Player – participates in a minimum of 4 Tennis BC Tournaments a year.
3. Have a minimum ranking of top 50 in BC.
4. Have participated in our program a minimum of 3 years.

Days & Times:
Monday (max. 12) 4:00-6:00pm
Wednesday (max. 4) 6:00-8:00pm *Future Advanced Only (Must be Approved)
Friday (max. 12) 4:00-6:00pm
Saturday (max. 8) 3:00-5:00pm

Cost:
2 hr Class – Member $50/class, Non-member $62/class

This group is for young aspiring tennis players who are looking to continue training the technical, tactical, physical, mental and emotional components of the game. The main goal of this group is to emphasize and continue to mold each athlete’s basic fundamentals and set them up for a positive future in tennis. Successful Futures participants eventually filter into our High Performance groups when they reach the appropriate age or level. All players in this group should be participating in Tennis BC Champs and Developmental tennis events.