The Grande Prairie Tennis Club is excited to offer lessons for the 2023 outdoor season.
We will provide a fun, active, safe and challenging environment for your child and introduce tennis in a “progressive” approach which allows early success through the use of scaled down equipment and courts.
Please see information below for lessons and the fee structure associated.
Session 1: May 16 – June 01 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
4:30PM – 5:30PM: 5 – 8 Years old (up to six participants)
5:30PM – 6:30PM: 9 – 12 Years old (up to six participants)
Price Per Child: $120
Session 2: June 06 – June 22 (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
4:30PM – 5:30PM: 5 – 8 Years old (up to six participants) SESSION FULL: NO LONGER ACCEPTING REGISTRANTS
5:30PM – 6:30PM: 9 – 12 Years old (up to six participants)
Price Per Child: $120
Lessons must be paid for in full, in advance before any session can take place. Registration and payment for Junior Lessons can be made through our online system by clicking here.
Please have your child bring the following:
- non marking clean runners
- a water bottle
- a hat and sunscreen
- a racquet if they have one, (we can provide one if needed)
For more information on lesson structures, fees and schedules please contact the club directly at lessons@gptennisclub.com.
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Sue DeSchipper
Junior Instructor/Adult Beginner
Originally from Vancouver Island, Sue DeSchipper has been a resident of Grande Prairie for 30 years. Sue has coached boy’s soccer for 6 years, worked in the Dental field for 36 years; 17 of those in Public Health working with children. An avid tennis player, Sue has been involved with running the Grande Prairie Tennis club for 12 years and is currently the clubs Secretary and the facilitator of our major tennis tournament for the past 10 years.
Sue is certified with Tennis Canada – Level Pro 1.
Aurélie Dupressoir
Junior Instructor
Originally from France, Aurélie started playing tennis at just 4 years of age and grew up competing in tournaments in her home country.
Aurélies passion for tennis has continued to grow over the years and she enjoys sharing her love of tennis with others. Her specialty lies in teaching the techniques of tennis in both French and English!
We welcome Aurélie to Grande Prairie and to our club.
