In 2012, the Stratford Tennis Club partnered with the Ontario Tennis Association ( OTA ), to provide free demonstrations of Progressive Tennis in a number of schools in Stratford. These included Bedford , St. Ambrose, Jeanne Sauve, St. Joseph’s, Anne Hathaway, St. Aloysius, Avon, and Hamlet Public Schools. Over 1500 students received instruction in Progressive Tennis, using the light, short racquets, the soft, over sized balls and the smaller nets, which are all key components of the program. Joel Imamovic, an OTA Nationally Certified Coach, led the workshops. The demonstration days were a huge success and there was positive feedback from both students and educators alike.
The Stratford Tennis Club is pleased to offer two instructional programs to educators in 2020 . Program One will be available from April to June. Program Two is available only in May and June. A brief summary of each program is outlined below. Please email stevschw@gmail.com (anytime) or call the club at 272 – 0062 (May to June) with your preferred dates, and we will try our best to accommodate your requests. You may also email us at info@stratfordtennisclub.com for more information.
PROGRAM ONE : Tennis Instruction at Your School
Our certified Tennis Pro (from the Stratford Tennis Club) and an assistant, will conduct the program with supervision provided by the classroom teachers. All the necessary equipment will be brought to the school gym and our Pro will instruct from 4 – 5 classes according to a time schedule provided by the school staff. The ideal age group is Grades 1 to 6. The time frame is 9am to 2:30pm. The cost of this program is $200 for the day.
PROGRAM TWO : Schools Visit the Stratford Tennis Club
Our Club Tennis Pro and an assistant, will conduct the program with supervision provided by the classroom teacher, on our 2 hard courts and practice wall. All the necessary equipment is provided by the club. The ideal level is Grades 6 to 12, however younger classes may be accommodated. The cost of this program remains at $100 for 1 hour and $175 for 2 hours.
