Junior Lessons.
*Registration for Fall Programs opens August 1st, 2023 @ 8:00am.
*For refund inquiries please contact info@howardparktennis.com.
How to Register:
For parents who are already a member this year:
- Simply login and select a category from the "Register for Programs, Lessons, Camps & Events" tab.
- From there, if you don't see the program that you are looking for, make sure to select the appropriate category button at the top of the page. (e.g. "RED (MINIS) 4 - 8 YRS").
If you're not a member:
- create a free non-member account for yourself here.
- You will then add your child(ren)'s profile within the account.
- Once logged in, select a category from the "Register for Programs, Camps & Events" tab to view schedules, register, and sign up for waitlists.
- From there, if you don't see the program that you are looking for, make sure to select the appropriate category button at the top of the page. (e.g. "RED (MINIS) 4 - 8 YRS").
*Juniors who only wish to participate in Camps and/or Clinics are not required to purchase a membership.
If they wish to be able to book courts for regular play, then a junior membership is required.
Junior Lessons
Active, fun and geared towards getting juniors playing the game like the Pro’s more quickly, our lessons are led by certified coaches utilizing the “progressive tennis” strategy endorsed by Tennis Canada and the ITF; this method uses modified court sizes, tennis balls and racquets to allow players to succeed early and develop a lifelong love of the game, whether recreational or competitive.
Please follow these links to learn more about progressive tennis and how you can play between lessons:
Important Notes:
Holidays: No classes during Statutory (and optional) Holidays - Costs pro-rated
Covid-19: All staff, students and visitors to HPTC will need to abide by the current HPTC and government guidelines to keep everyone safe and to keep lessons running. Click here for more details.
What to Bring: Athletic attire, water bottle, sunscreen, and a racquet (only a limited number of loaner racquets will be made available)
Rain Policy: Cancellations due to rain will be communicated (to your primary / first listed email) on the same day of a lesson if rain is probable. If a lesson is cancelled before it begins OR if a lesson is stopped before half of the scheduled time is completed, a club credit will be provided for that lesson (see Refund Policy below).
Cancellation Policy: To avoid a 25% admin fee, a cancellation request must be submitted at least 1 week prior to the first day of a session. Upon said request, a club credit will be provided (see Refund Policy below).
Note: Missed lessons due to personal reasons such as sickness, injuries, vacations, are not reimbursed.Refund Policy:
Refunds will only be provided where a club credit cannot be used for exceptional reasons at the discretion of HPTC.
All refunds will be subject to a $25.00 cancellation fee.
Enrollment: All HPTC programs subject to minimum enrollment
Costs and Fees: All subject to HST.
Spring and Fall Programs
Red (Minis) (4-8 yrs)
An introduction to the game and development of fundamental skills, level 1 of progressive tennis uses larger reduced compression “Red” balls to allow for easier rallies, 19″ to 21″ racquets for better control, mini sized nets and a smaller 12-meter mini-tennis court.
Participants:
Min 3 / Max 18 (24 if coaches available)
Day & Time:
Mon / Wed (5-6 p.m.) – Courts 1 & 2
Sessions:
Spring M1 (3 weeks)
Mon, May 1, 8, 15, 22*
*No Class (Victoria Day - Mon, May 22nd)
Cost: $51.00 (pro-rated)
Spring M2 (4 weeks)
Wed, May 3, 10, 17, 24
Cost: $68.00
Spring M3 (4 weeks)
Mon, May 29; June 5, 12, 19
Cost $68.00
Spring M4 (4 weeks)
Wed, May 31; June 7, 14, 21
Cost: $68.00
Fall M5 (4 weeks)
Mon, Sep 4*, 11, 18, 25; Oct 2, 9*
*No Class (Labour Day, Mon, Sep 4th; Thanksgiving Day, Mon, Oct 9th)
Cost: $68.00 (pro-rated)
Fall M6 (6 weeks)
Wed, Sep 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct 4, 11
Cost: $102.00
Orange (8-10 yrs)
The 2nd level of progressive tennis uses a 50% compression “Orange” tennis ball to help reinforce the FUNdamentals; 23” to 25” racquets are typically used and the court is reduced to 18m in size (3/4 Court).
Participants:
Min 3 / Max 18
Day & Time:
Mon / Wed (4-5 p.m.) – Courts 1 - 3
Sessions:
Spring O1 (3 weeks)
Mon, May 1, 8, 15, 22*
*No Class (Victoria Day - Mon, May 22nd)
Cost: $57.00 (pro-rated)
Spring O2 (4 weeks)
Wed, May 3, 10, 17, 24
Cost: $76.00
Spring O3 (4 weeks)
Mon, May 29; June 5, 12, 19
Cost: $76.00
Spring O4 (4 weeks)
Wed, May 31; June 7, 14, 21
Cost: $76.00
Fall O5 (4 weeks)
Mon, Sep 4*, 11, 18, 25; Oct 2, 9*
*No Class (Labour Day, Mon, Sep 4th; Thanksgiving Day, Mon, Oct 9th)
Cost: $76.00 (pro-rated)
Fall O6 (6 weeks)
Wed, Sep 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct 4, 11
Cost: $114.00
Green (10-12 yrs)
Designed for players who are developing full court rally skills, a 75% compression “Green” ball is generally used with 25′ to 27′ racquets on a full-sized tennis court; Players will be assessed and divided by age and skill level.
Participants:
Min 3 / Max 18
Day & Time:
Tues / Thurs (4-5 p.m.) – Courts 1 - 3
Sessions:
Spring G1 (4 weeks)
Tues, May 2, 9, 16, 23
Cost: $76.00
Spring G2 (4 weeks)
Thurs, May 4, 11, 18, 25
Cost: $76.00
Spring G3 (4 weeks)
Tues, May 30; June 6, 13, 20
Cost: $76.00
Spring G4 (4 weeks)
Thurs, June 1, 8, 15, 22
Cost: $76.00
Fall G5 (6 weeks)
Tues, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct 3, 10
Cost: $114.00
Fall G6 (6 weeks)
Thurs, Sep 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct 5, 12
Cost: $114.00
Regular Ball / High School (13-17 yrs)
This program is for teen players looking to learn on a full-sized court with regular tennis balls and full-sized (27”) racquets; From starting a point to developing the tactics to win, this class aims to get participants to stay in the game for life; players will be divided based on age and experience, beginner to advanced intermediate.
Participants:
Min 3 / Max 8
Day & Time:
Tues / Thurs (5-6 p.m.) – Courts 1 & 2
Sessions:
Spring R1 (4 weeks)
Tues, May 2, 9, 16, 23
Cost: $84.00
Spring R2 (4 weeks)
Thurs, May 4, 11, 18, 25
Cost: $84.00
Spring R3 (4 weeks)
Tues, May 30; June 6, 13, 20
Cost: $84.00
Spring R4 (4 weeks)
Thurs, June 1, 8, 15, 22
Cost: $84.00
Fall R5 (6 weeks)
Tues, Sep 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct 3, 10
Cost: $126.00
Fall R6 (6 weeks)
Thurs, Sep 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct 5, 12
Cost: $126.00
Junior House League
Juniors can come out Fridays and play what they practice during brief matches within a Fun, Encouraging, and Team-oriented environment; Coaches will be present to assist in applying technique and tactics learned, scoring, etiquette, rules, and of course to encourage and foster team spirit!
*Eligibility*: Participants must have the ability to rally consistently and start the point with a Serve or Forehand in the appropriate court size they are enrolled in:
Red Mini Court (5-8 yrs)
Orange ¾ Court (8-10 yrs)
Green / Regular Full Court (10-17 yrs)
Day & Time:
Friday
Red Minis (4-5 p.m.) – Court 3 | [Min 4 / Max 16]
Orange (4-5 p.m.) – Courts 1 & 2 | [Min 4 / Max 12]
Green / Regular (5-6 p.m.) – Courts 1 - 3
[Min 4 / Max 12 – combined total]
Sessions:
Spring (4 weeks)
MHL1 (Red)
OHL1 (Orange)
GRHL1 (Green/Reg.)
Fri, May 5, 12, 19, 26
Cost: $56.00
Spring (4 weeks)
MHL2 (Red)
OHL2 (Orange)
GRHL2 (Green/Reg.)
Fri, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23
Cost: $56.00
Fall (4 weeks)
MHL3 (Red)
OHL3 (Orange)
GRHL3 (Green/Reg.)
Fri, Sep 8, 15, 22, 29; Oct 6, 13
Cost: $84.00