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Premier Tennis Academy

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If you are interested in this program, please complete the Student Information Form.  The Academy Office will contact you to complete the registration process.

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FAQ-A Quick Summary

West Vancouver Schools’ Premier Tennis Academy is a wonderful program for the student who wants to develop his/her potential as a high performance athlete, or simply wants to learn and enjoy playing the game of tennis. Students, Grades 8-12, enrolled at any one of our three secondary schools are eligible to register for the program.

On-Court instruction will be held at the West Vancouver Tennis Club.

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Program Goals

The primary goal of this program is to provide a formal tennis training program within the academic setting, to allow for achievement and excellence in sport and education.

West Vancouver Schools Premier Tennis Academy is a sports program within the public school system that offers young tennis players the opportunity not only to participate in a unique training schedule, but also to complete their academic course requirements.

This program is strictly supplementary to the existing programs run by various tennis clubs.

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Eligibility

  • Students must be registered full time at Rockridge, Sentinel or West Vancouver Secondary Schools
  • Male/Female/Other
  • Grades 8-12
  • A minimum of a C+ average is expected academically
  • Good to excellent work habits are expected in each subject area
  • Good to excellence is expected in the area of social responsibility

Tuition is $5250 per year. This fee is divided into 10 equal payments @ $525 per month x 10 months (September to June).

Program Details

Tennis Program Components

On-Court Instruction:

West Vancouver Tennis Club (WVTC); Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday mornings from 6:30 – 7:45 a.m.. For each on-court session, students are to arrive at the WVTC on time, dressed and ready to participate.

Students are responsible for their own transportation back to their schools after each training session.

Course Information for Participation: 

Students participating in the WVS Premier Tennis Academy receive Physical & Health Education 8-10 or Fitness & Conditioning 11-12.

Tremendous Value

West Vancouver Schools’ Premier Tennis Academy provides the following:

    • Premier places for learning: Students must be registered in one of our West Vancouver secondary schools to participate in the Tennis Academy (Rockridge, Ecole Sentinel or West Vancouver Secondary)
    • Premier Facility: West Vancouver Tennis Club: 821-21st Street, West Vancouver
    • Year Long Program: Academy runs September – June
    • Courses: Students receive Physical Education 8-10 OR Fitness & Conditioning 11-12 for participation in the Tennis Academy.
    • Outstanding instructional staff
    • Exposure to skill development and game situation training
    • Ongoing communication and feedback to students & parents

Assessment & Evaluation

Skills & Fitness Assessment

Students’ skill and fitness levels are continually monitored. Formal assessment is conducted in September and late February. Students participate in a series of on-court exercises with results documented in formal reports to students and parents.

We emphasize to our students the importance of forming good habits for success, not only in tennis, but also in school and in their relationships with others. Students are encouraged to be consistent in areas such as: goal setting, focus, work ethic, attitude and effort during both on-court and alternate activity/fitness-specific training sessions.

Contact Information

Ms. Diane Nelson
Director of Instruction, Learning & Innovation
604-981-1150
dnelson@wvschools.ca

Ms. Tara Ledingham
Assistant, WVS Premier Academies
604-981-1710
tledingham@wvschools.ca

Students interested in participating in the Premier Tennis Academy must complete a Student Information Form.

Student Information Form