Students
Are students expected to bring racquets?
Students are expected to bring their own racquet to the tennis lesson and come dressed in athletic clothing with athletic shoes.
If you are in need of equipment, we recommend going to Tad’s Sporting Goods, located at 70th and Granville. The staff there are knowledgeable and will be able to provide you with the right recommendations for racquets and any other gear that you might need. They also have the best selection of used tennis racquets in the city. All students of Summer Smash Tennis receive a discount at Tad’s Sporting Goods.
Do students with different levels of experience receive different instruction?
We differentiate instruction to ensure that all students are working on the right things with the right level of challenge.
Can A Student make up A Missed Class ?
We unfortunately cannot offer make-up lessons for missed classes unless due to an extenuating circumstance such as injury or illness.
Choosing a class
Should I register my child for Fundamentals or Aces or Performance?
If your child does not have prior experience learning tennis in a formal setting, we highly recommend signing up for Fundamentals.
If your child has taken lessons with Summer Smash before or through another proficient coach, we recommend signing up for Aces.
If you child is playing in Aces or an equivalent program and needs additional challenge, we recommend signing up for Performance or private lessons.
Can I register my child outside of an age boundary?
Contact Summer Smash Tennis and we can help facilitate registrations outside of the prescribed age boundaries if the students needs additional challenge or is close to satisfying the age requirement.
I am an athletic adult who can naturally RAlly – should I take Beginner (1.0) or a higher level class?
If you want to get the most out of our classes and do not have prior experience learning tennis in a formal setting, we highly recommend signing up for Adult Beginner (1.0). This will allow you to get the most out of our lessons and the structure of our programs.
Indoor Lessons
How do indoor tennis lessons in Gymnasiums Help players develop meaningful skills?
Our indoor tennis lessons focus on developing strong tennis fundamentals, including coordination, technique, and tactical awareness. Our indoor classes are designed to:
- Follow the Summer Smash Progression to ensure consistent instruction and player development
- Use Progressive Tennis equipment to promote longer rallies and faster skill acquisition
- Help students transition smoothly to full-court tennis while building a love for the sport
Gymnasiums provide an ideal indoor option for year round play, giving players the opportunity to start or continue learning tennis year round.
When are indoor and outdoor Tennis lessons running during the year?
Outdoor tennis lessons run from May to October. Indoor lessons run from September to June. These lessons take place inside gyms, using Progressive Tennis equipment including progressive tennis balls, portable nets and line markers.
Rain
How do I check if a Tennis Lesson or Class is cancelled due to rain?
If you are unsure about the status of a community centre class, please call the community centre that the class is associated with. If you are inquiring about a private lesson, please call Summer Smash Tennis directly. All cancellations will take place at least 50 minutes before the start of the class.
Will I be notified if a Tennis Lesson or Class is cancelled Due to rain?
The coach will be in touch via call, text, voicemail, or email at least 50 minutes in advance if the lesson is canceled due to rain. If you are unsure of the status of the lesson and have not been contacted within an hour of the lesson’s start time, please call the community centre front desk to confirm if the lesson has been cancelled. Note that we sometimes do not have up to date contact lists and therefore become limited in our ability to actively notify all participants.
Do I get a refund if a Tennis Lesson or Class is cancelled due to rain?
You will receive a refund at the end of the month to the method of payment that you used to complete registration. If you are interested in more lessons, please sign up for a new class or set of lessons.
