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Junior Program

Welcome to junior tennis at MHTC! Our program includes 4 - 90 minute lessons and a junior membership. Lessons run on Saturdays in May for ages 7 - 17 with additional events scheduled throughout the season.

 

Tim Hortons Junior Singles Tournament 

Saturday, June 6

*Club email communication has not been working for some. Please see below for event details.*

Registration Check-In

  • 8 & under: Arrive at 10am

    • Format: Half court, underhand serve, red balls, First to 4 games, sudden death at deuce

  • 11 & under: Arrive at 8:30am

    • Format: Half court, underhand serve, orange balls, First to 4 games, sudden death at deuce

  • 16 & under: Arrive at 8:30am

    • Format: Full court, underhand at service line or underhand or overhand serve from base line, green dot balls, 1 set to 6 games, sudden death at deuce

 

We will run through the tournament format prior to matches starting. Parents who have indicated their willingness to volunteer may be asked to supervise matches that need support with rules and scoring.

 

Lunch will be delivered by 11:30am and we should be wrapped up by 2pm.  Please remember to bring a water bottle and sunscreen. 

Cancellation Notice

If the weather does not cooperate this weekend, a cancellation decision will be made by 8am on June 6 and communicated to all families via email. We will do our best to reschedule the event.

Questions? Email Rose at info@medicinehattennisclub.com.

group lessons

Saturday, May 2

Saturday, May 9

Saturday, May 16

Saturday, May 23

tournament

Registration is now open for the Tim Hortons Junior Singles Tournament on Saturday, June 6!

drop-in

Sunday, May 24 / 3-5 pm

Sunday, May 31 / 3-5 pm

Sunday, July 12 / 3-5 pm

Sunday, July 26 / 3-5 pm
(family BBQ to follow)

private lessons

Want to customize your own lesson package? Book a private lesson with one of our junior coaches!

Find a coach

equipment info

Tennis racquets for juniors are sized according to the child’s height.

 

  • Under 3’6: Racquet length 19 inches

  • 3’6 – 3’11: Racquet length 21 inches

  • 3’11 – 4’6: Racquet length 23 inches

  • 4’6 – 5’: Racquet length 25 inches

  • 5’ and up: Racquet length 27 inches (adult size)

 

You may purchase 19 and 21 inch racquets at the tennis club.  Larger racquets can be purchased at SportChek, Walmart, and other retailers.

Please ensure your child has a quality pair of non-marking runners and comes each week with a water bottle, hat and sunscreen.

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A special thank you goes out to Wally & Anna Wirzba and Tim Hortons for their ongoing support of junior tennis in Medicine Hat!
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