Junior Tennis Lessons (Winter 2025)

Our programs are based on Tennis Canada’s “Long Term Athletic Development”. We adhere to the Quality Standards which aims to raise the quality and consistency of children's tennis programs to provide safe environments and positive experiences. We have limited spots available for smaller players to coach ratio, therefore more individual attention to each player.

The yearly sessions are as follows:

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

Red Ball (8 years & under)

The focus is to be physically active and have fun!

• Introduces hand eye coordination skills as well as movement skills
• Promotes confidence and self-esteem in a caring environment
• Introduces fundamental movement: running, jumping, throwing, catching, kicking
• Red balls are slightly larger than the standard ball and travel 75% slower. They are designed for 36′ courts (1/4 tennis courts). These lessons are played on a pickleball court.
• 1:4 coach to player ratio

Red Ball Sessions

• Fridays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, January 17 - March 14, 9 sessions

Orange Ball #1 (10 years & under)

These lessons are for players who are just starting at the orange ball level.

• For this level of development, the players move to 3/4 court. The tactical focus of orange ball is 'pressure through consistency’ - outlast your opponent.
• Develop positive actions, increasing effort levels, increasing their tennis knowledge, positive self-talk and enjoy competing.
• The aim of players at this level is to develop the proper skills and are to be able to play consistently through shot recognition skills and be able to serve, return and understand when to rally, play offensive or defend.
• Orange balls are the same size at the standard ball but as they are of 50% compression, they travel 50% slower. They are designed for 60′ courts.
• 1:4 coach to player ratio

Orange Ball #1 Sessions (options)

• Tuesdays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, January 14 - March 11, 9 sessions

Orange Ball #2 (10 years & under)

These lessons are for players who have had experience playing at the orange ball level.

• For this level of development, the players use a 3/4 court. The tactical focus of orange ball is 'pressure through consistency’ - outlast your opponent.
• Develop positive actions, increasing effort levels, increasing their tennis knowledge, positive self-talk and enjoy competing.
• Players who have developed the proper skills at this level will be able to play consistently through shot recognition skills and be able to serve, return and understand when to rally, play offensive or defend.
• Orange balls are the same size at the standard ball but as they are of 50% compression, they travel 50% slower.They are designed for 60′ courts.
• 1:4 coach to player ratio

Orange Ball #2 Sessions (options)

• Thursdays, 4:00pm - 5:00pm, January 16 - March 13, 9 sessions
• Fridays, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, January 17 - March 14, 9 sessions

Green Dot (12 years & under)

The next level of development is the full court Green Dot program. The Green Dot ball is like a regular yellow ball however it has a 75% compression causing it to bounce lower.

• We develop basic psychological skills, focus, emotional control, effort level, and a positive attitude. Tactically learn to stay neutral in a rally from the baseline and defend with better consistency.
• Technically – develop the serve, working on perception and reception skills at the baseline to move quickly and then recover on the court depending on their shot selection.
• Players will learn strategies for playing doubles.
• 1:4 coach to player ratio

Green Dot Sessions

• Tuesdays, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, January 14 - March 11, 9 sessions

Regular Ball (17 years & under)

The next level of development is the full court Regular Ball program

• We develop basic psychological skills, focus, emotional control, effort level, and a positive attitude. Tactically learn to stay neutral in a rally from the baseline and defend with better consistency.
• Technically – develop the serve, working on perception and reception skills at the baseline to move quickly and then recover on the court depending on their shot selection.
• Players will learn strategies for playing doubles
• 1:4 coach to player ratio

Regular Ball Sessions

• Thursdays, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, January 16 - March 13, 9 sessions
• Fridays, 5:00pm - 6:00pm, January 17 - March 14, 9 sessions

QUESTIONS? Please email tennis@predatorridge.com for more details.

IMPORTANT: Once you have purchased your spot and completed payment through our online store, a member of our Commons Racquet Club will reach out to get the rest of your sign up details including your children's name and age.