Junior Programs

** Junior programming opening SOON for registration! **

2-Week Junior Learn To Play

This 2-week program is FREE! Membership not required. Sign up for our 2-week program for Juniors interested in learning the game of tennis. Tennis Pro Dave Rowat will show you the strokes and the ropes with lots of entertainment in between. Maximum class size of 6.

Your child's class will run sometime between 9:00 and 11:30 am — kids will be divided by age group and we will confirm your child's specific start time after registration. Class times vary by age group (please see below).

Dates: Saturdays — May 4 and May 11
Sundays — May 5 and May 12
Time: Between 9:00 and 11:30 am (exact time TBD by age)
5–7 year olds — 30-minute class

8–9 year olds — 30-minute class
10–12 year olds — 45-minute class
Location: Tower St. Courts
Cost: Free!

Sign-Up Here! For additional information, please contact the club at info@fergustennisclub.ca.

Weekend Junior Team Tennis — OPEN TO CLUB MEMBERS ONLY

Available to all Junior club members (ages 6–18) — must sign up to participate. Junior age players wanting to have fun and play more tennis are invited to join the new Junior Team Program running on designated Saturdays and Sundays (see specific dates/times below).

The club will organize players according to age & ability and your child will be either a Court 1, 2, or 3 player. Junior players of various ages will be on the same team cheering each other on, but will only be playing against other players at the same level.

Singles and doubles will be played and matches will be supervised to help with scoring and any questions your child has about playing.

This fun and exciting league is for Juniors 6 years old and up (as long as the child can serve, even if it's not from the baseline).

Dates: Saturday, July 6
Saturday, July 13
Saturday, July 20
Saturday, July 27
Saturday, August 10
Saturday, August 17
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (all dates)
Location: Tower St. Courts
Cost: Free with membership

Sign-Up Here! For additional information, please contact the club at info@fergustennisclub.ca.

Junior After School Programs (Spring & Fall)

Open to members and non-members. These are clinic-style and run in 3-week sessions. This is a group lesson with our Tennis Pro Dave Rowat to learn and improve your game. Students are limited to 10 per class, so sign up early.

Dates: Spring Session 1: May 7 – May 23
(rain date: week of May 28)
Spring Session 2: June 4 – June 20
(rain date: week of June 25)
Fall Session: September 10 – September 26
(rain date: week of October 1)
Days: Tuesdays or Thursdays (see programs below)
Location: Tower St. Courts
Cost: $30.00 per 3-week session

Click Here to Register! For additional information, please contact the club at info@fergustennisclub.ca.

Sessions this season will correspond to Tennis Canada's Progessive Tennis model:

All of our junior programs will also have play opportunities attached to the colour of ball. Please check the schedule below to see the corresponding days and times for your child's age.

We look forward to seeing your child on the courts!

Red Ball

Red Ball tennis programs are beginner level programs for players 5 to 7 years.
Coaches lead the players through fun skills and drills using modified equipment and smaller courts.

These are clinic-style and run in 3-week sessions. Let Tennis Pro Dave Rowat introduce your child to a love of tennis!

Students are limited to 10 per class, so sign up early.

Dates / Times: Tuesdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm

Orange Ball

Orange Ball programs are designed for kids aged 7 to 9.
A modified ball and smaller court is also used. Kids will learn a continuation of the stroke and gameplay will be an integral part.

These are clinic-style and run in 3-week sessions. Tennis Pro Dave Rowat will build on the skills your child learned in the Red Ball program and increase your child's tennis confidence!

Students are limited to 10 per class, so sign up early.

Dates / Times: Thursdays 4:00 – 4:45 pm

Green Ball

Green Ball programs are designed for kids aged 9 and 10. At this stage, kids are making their way back to 3/4 court, as strokes and some strategy for gameplay is the focus.

These are clinic-style and run in 3-week sessions. Let Tennis Pro Dave Rowat build your child's tennis confidence and keep learning new skills!

Students are limited to 10 per class, so sign up early.

Dates / Times: Tuesdays 4:45 – 5:30 pm

Intermediate / Advanced Junior Clinics

The Intermediate/Advanced junior program is designed for kids aged 11 and up. Your child at this point is playing full court tennis — strategy and point play is a major focus.

These are clinic-style and run in 3-week sessions. Let Tennis Pro Dave Rowat bring your child's tennis game to the next level!

Students are limited to 10 per class, so sign up early.

Dates / Times: Thursdays 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Location: Tower St. Courts

Kids Summer Tennis Camp

Open to members and non-members (ages 6–13). Summer Camps run from Monday to Friday, from 12:30 to 3:30pm.

There is a maximum of 12 kids per week, so sign up early!
Please also note that a minimum of 5 kids are needed to run camp each Session.

Dates: Session 1: July 8 – 12
Session 2: July 15 – 19
Session 3: July 22 – 26
Session 4: August 5 – 9
Session 5: August 12 – 16
Session 6: August 19 – 23
Location: Tower St. Courts
Cost: $139.00 per Session

Click Here to Register! For additional information, please contact the club at info@fergustennisclub.ca.

Junior Lessons

Pro Dave also offers private, semi-private, and group lessons tailored specifically to your needs. Both members and non-members are welcome!

Cost: $50.00 per hour — Private Lesson
$55.00 per hour — Semi-Private Lesson (cost is per lesson, not per player)
$65.00 per hour — Group Lesson (cost is per lesson, not per player)

Online Booking Coming Soon! For additional information, please contact Pro Dave at drowat1@hotmail.com.

Junior Tennis Ladder — open to club members only

WILL ONLY RUN WITH ENOUGH INTEREST. Players start in a ‘box’ with other players at their level. All players have one month to organize a game with each of the other players in their box. By the end of the first month, highest-scoring players move to a higher-level box, lowest-scoring to a lower-level box, and middle-scoring stay in their box. Over the course of the summer, participants will get a chance to play with a variety of players and meet new people. The number of games you would play depends on the number of people who sign up, but averages one or two per week.

Dates: Monthly starting June 1, 2023
Location: Tower St. and/or Sportsplex Courts
Cost: Free with membership

Sign-Up Here! For additional assistance or questions, please e-mail info@fergustennisclub.ca.