Tennis is a wonderful game and a game for life, but it’s important to start on the right track. It may be your child’s first experience of structured sport. Tennis is different than a team sport. Make sure you have that conversation with your child, let them know that participation in the Mini Tennis Team program is an honor [as they have been invited to participate] and a commitment, and help them understand what that means. Learning the fundamentals of tennis takes time but once they start getting the hang of it, tennis is so much fun! Not only can they play the game for life, it teaches inner strength, discipline, and help master emotions - the rewards are amazing!
Mini Tennis Team for 5-7 year olds
Half-Court tennis is the first step in the competitive stream at ACE Tennis and is for kids who are looking to take their tennis practice to the next level. Players need to have a basic understanding of tennis fundamentals and an ability to focus on instruction. Compared to the 15 week recreational program like the Progressive 1, the Mini Tennis Team program requires a one year participation with a minimum of two days a week practice, with an option of playing a 3rd day. The 3rd day participation makes players eligible for the
Little Aces
talent recruitment program initiated by Tennis Canada; where selected TDC’s will receive grants to enhance the training of identified players.
Fitness is also an important part of the curriculum, introducing young players to the important routine of keeping their bodies fit and develop agility, balance, coordination, speed and strength. The Mini Tennis format is played on a half court, the ball is an oversize, high-density foam (or red) ball which is easier to visually track, receive, and control, and a 19”-21” racquet is recommended.
Mini Tennis allows players to learn quickly and the philosophy is that tennis is a great and fun game to play and the quicker and more skillfully a player can play the more fun it is.
