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Premier Tennis Academy

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Application Submission: The Process

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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The Premier Tennis Academy is an outstanding environment for all students whose goals are to move their knowledge, skills & abilities to the next level or simply want to learn & enjoy the game.

West Vancouver Tennis Club

Tennis B.C

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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 $4000 per year. This fee is divided into 10 equal payments @ $400 per month x 10 months (September to June).

Program Details

Eligibility:

Students, Grades 8-12, registered full time in any one of the district’s public schools: Rockridge, Sentinel or West Vancouver Secondary are eligible to apply and to then participate in an on-court assessment.

The Location:

West Vancouver Tennis Club

The Schedule:

Linear (all year long)

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

6:45 a.m. – 7:55 a.m.

Preparation:

For safety reasons, students are to arrive to the WVTC dressed and ready to participate.

Transportation:

Parents responsible for transportation both to the WVTC and back to the students’ respective schools for first period start time.

Courses:

For participation in the Tennis Academy, students receive the following Ministry course based on the student grade level:

Physical & Health Education 8
Physical & Health Education 9
Physical & Health Education 10
Fitness& Conditioning 11
Fitness & Conditioning 12

Assessment & Evaluation

Timely and Ongoing 

  • Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students
  • Conduct ongoing informal assessment throughout the year
  • Communicate formally to parents & students

Clear and Intentional

  • Focus on quality instruction for all students

Inclusive

  • Plan with the goal to deliver lessons that are designed to meet the needs of the students

Communicate Student Learning

  • Provide ongoing meaningful feedback to students and parents

Shared Responsibility

  • Academy personnel work together to identify & use best practices

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