Tennis Manitoba Schools Program

The Tennis Manitoba Schools Program is targeted at children in elementary schools, but it can be accessed by junior high and senior high schools as well. The proper fundamentals are taught within a fun and playful environment. The program is designed by Tennis Canada and introduces the lifetime sport of tennis to children.

Tennis Manitoba coaches conduct the tennis clinics in physical education classes using mini-nets, mini-racquets and sponge balls. The students receive instruction on the forehand, backhand, serve and volley, as well as the rules of tennis. Fun games are also incorporated. All equipment is supplied by Tennis Manitoba.

The Tennis Futures program introduces tennis to students in grades 4-6. Several schools in various divisions across Winnipeg participate in this annual event which is held at Winnipeg Lawn Tennis Club in May/June. The main focus of these clinics is to promote healthy active living through a sport that is non-contact and offers equal opportunity to boys and girls.

If you would like to introduce tennis to children in your school, please contact Tennis Manitoba to get more information.