To sign-up for any of our Junior Racquet Programs please email the Raquets Department
racquets@rcyc.ca or call Taylor Fawcett, Racquet's Director 416.934.4424 or Jeff Lurie,
Assistant Racquets Professional 416.934.4426

Tennis Camps Summer 2013

Registration is filling up so sign up today!!! Tennis Camps are designed for the novice and intermediate junior tennis player.  Each day, campers learn the various fundamentals of tennis ranging from grips, forehand, backhand, serve, volley and gameplay.  Our progam provides sound technical coaching that instills a love for tennis while focusing on fun and friendship for all ages.   If you have any questions, please contact the Racquets Director, Taylor Fawcett at 416.934.4424 or Assistant Racquets Professional Jeff Lurie at 416.934.4426 or email racquets@rcyc.ca.  From June 17 to August 30 call the Tennis Office at 416.934.4437.

Program Dates & Fees

Session 1	June 17 – June 21
Session 2	June 24 – June 25
Session 3*	July 2 – July 5 (4-day)
Session 4	July 8 – July 12
Session 5**	July 15 – July 19 (Teen Camp)
Session 6	July 22 – July 26
Session 7	July 29 – August 2
Session 8*	August 6 – August 9 (4-day)
Session 9**	August 12 – August 16 (Teen Camp)
Session 10	August 19 – August 23
Session 11	August 26 – August 30

*Session 3 & 8 are 4 day camps due to Canada Day (July 1) and Civic Holiday (August 5).
**Session 5 & 9 will be split up between a teen camp for 13 to 17 years old on the North Courts, and regular camp on the South Courts.

Camp Information

• Level of Play: Suitable for beginner and intermediate players.
• Things to Bring: racquet, court shoes, tennis whites, bathing suit, sunscreen, hat, snacks, water bottle and lunch*.
• A lunch plan may be arranged with the Tennis office at an additional cost.
• Schedule: Drop-off: 8:30 am at City Station (8:45 am boat launch)
• Pick-up: 3:45 pm at City Station (3:30 pm boat launch)

Junior Racquets Programs Fall/Winter/Spring 2013/14

Mon/Wed After-School Racquets Program Ages: 5 – 16 years The After School Racquets Program's main focus is to get RCYC's young junior Members playing squash and badminton. The goal of the program is to teach each child the excellent values of exercise, meeting new friends and playing the sport into adulthood, while having fun. Coaches work with players on the basics of each game: forehand, backhand, volley, serve, movement, and game strategy.  Photo on right: RCYC Juniors competing Finn Sorhaug and Jervet McGregor
		Sportsmanship and learning how to play in a fun, competitive environment will also be reinforced.   The after school program can accommodate beginner players as well as children who have played in the Saturday youth program. Photo on left: CYC Juniors competing, Colston Howell and Nick O'Brian

 

Session	Dates	Day	Duration	Fee
Fall	September 23 – December 9	Monday	10 weeks	$160.00  per activity
Fall	September 25 – December 11	Wednesday	12 weeks	$190.00  per activity
Winter	January 6 – March 3	Monday	9 weeks	$145.00  per activity
Winter	January 8 – March 5	Wednesday	9 weeks	$145.00  per activity
Spring	March 24 – May 12	Monday	7 weeks	$110.00  per activity
Spring	March 26 – May 14	Wednesday	8 weeks	$130.00  per activity

 

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Little Junior Racquets Program

Ages: 3 – 6 years old

This introduction to racquet sports is a fun, interactive program geared for children 3 - 6 years old.
The emphasis is to teach the basics in racquet skills, hand/eye coordination (ball bouncing & catching) and general foot movement (running/skipping).  Small classes held in the badminton hall ensure lots of participation, attention and loads of fun!

Thursdays: 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm

Session	Dates	Duration	Fee
Session 1	September 26 – October 31	6 weeks	$90.00
Session 2	November 7 – December 12	6 weeks	$90.00
Session 3	January 9 – March 6	9 weeks	$135.00
Session 4	March 27 – May 15	8 weeks	$120.00

 

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Squash Excellence Development

The S.E.D. program is for the junior squash players who are interested in developing their squash skills so that they can compete. Whether it be Club House Leagues, Toronto and District Leagues, or Squash Ontario/Canada competitions, this program gives players the opportunity to work on squash more than the Monday/Wednesday program. Each Tuesday/Thursday program will run for 1h20 instead of 45 minutes on Monday/Wednesday. By increasing on-court time, players are able to work in detail and focus on all aspects of their game. Although you can choose to participate on either Tuesday or Thursday. players are encouraged to participate on both days to enhance development. Players must have basic squash skills (ability to serve and rally) to participate in this program.

Tuesdays and/or Thursday 4:20 pm – 6:00 pm

Session	Dates	Duration	One Day	Two Days*
Fall	September 24 – December 12	12 weeks	$250.00	$400.00
Winter	January 7 – March 6	9 weeks	$200.00	$320.00
Spring	March 25 – May 15	8 weeks	$180.00	$260.00
*Rates are reduced by 20% for participation on both days.

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 Junior Badminton Development Program

(Intermediate/Advanced Players)
The Junior Badminton Development Program is a new program geared towards players who are interested in focusing on Badminton. Unlike the Monday/Wednesday program where most players participate in both badminton and squash, the focus of this program is increase court time in the badminton hall while working on racquet skills, on-court movement, fitness, game-play strategy and preparation for competition of any kind. This program is designed for players who have fundamental knowledge and skills at badminton.

Tuesday or Thursday: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Session	Dates	Duration	Fee
Fall	September 24 – December 12	12 weeks	$240.00
Winter	January 7 – March 6	9 weeks	$180.00
Spring	March 26 – May 15	8 weeks	$160.00

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Saturday Youth Program

Squash/Badminton/Swimming

Ages: 5–16 years

The main focus of the Saturday Youth Racquets Program is to introduce RCYC Juniors to squash and badminton. The program aims to help eachparticipant develop and improve their athletic skills, meet new friends and most importantly, have fun!

The children are divided into 3 age groups: 5–7 years, 8–10 years and 11–16 years. During each session, participants will receive technical instruction in squash and badminton. A graduated system is used to ensure the progressive advancement of each child. Participants will learn tactical skills, proper etiquette, safety and rules for each activity. This program is fun!

	Program	Fall (9 weeks) October 5 – December 7	Winter (8 weeks) January 11 – March 1	Spring (7 weeks) March 29 – May 10
	L.T.P, L.P., Swimming	$140 per activity	$125 per activity	$115.00 per activity
	L.T.P. Squash with doubles	$200	$180	$170.00

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Squash/Badminton:

L.T.P.  –  Learn to Play | Ages: 5 – 10 years

Session	Times
Fall & Spring Early Session	8:40 am – 10:00 am
Late Session	12:00 pm – 1:20 pm
Winter (One Session)	9:30 am – 10:50 am

L.P. – Let’s Play | Ages: 11–16 years

Session	Times
Fall & Spring	10:00 am –  11:30 am
Winter	11:00 am – 12:30 pm

L.P.D.  –  Lets Play Doubles Times:

Session	Times
Fall & Spring	11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Winter	12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

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Swimming:  

The RCYC Swimming program provides children with the basic fundamentals of swimming. 
Based on The Red Cross Swimming Program children progress through the three pillars of development: Swimming, Skills and Water Safety and Fitness.

The RCYC Saturday Swimming Program will provide group lessons for the following levels. 
There will be a maximum of four children per group with one instructor.
 

Fall & Spring Swimming Sessions

Level	Times	Spots
Level 1 – 4	10:10 am – 10:50 am	4 spots
Level 5 – 7	10:10 am – 10:50 am	4 spots
Level 8 – 10	10:50 am – 11:30 am	4 spots

* Overflow group: 10:50 am – 11:30 am (4 spots)
* In the case that there are too many children in the earlier groups we can accomodate overflow during this time if there are enough participants.

Rookie/Ranger/Star: (must have completed level 10)
11:40 am – 12:20 pm (8 spots)


Winter Swimming Sessions

Level	Times	Spots
Level 1 – 5	11:00 am – 11:40 am	4 spots
Level 6 – 10	11:00 am – 11:40 am	4 spots

* Overflow group: 11:40 am – 12:20 am (8 spots)
*  In the case that there are too many children in the earlier groups we can accomodate overflow during this time if there are enough participants.

Rookie/Ranger/Star: (must have completed level 10)
12:40 pm – 1:20 pm (8 spots)