2015/2016 Fall/Winter Program Guide

WINTER HANDBOOK 2016
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Rideau Tennis Club
1 Donald Street, Ottawa, ON, K1K 4E6
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Welcome to the winter season at the Rideau Tennis Club. Play
continues throughout the winter on our 8 indoor courts and we
are very excited to be able to offer you a view of our programs
and services at the Rideau Tennis Club Director, Kelly ShawSwettenham, Head Tennis Professional Zhenya Kondratovski and
Professionals Adrian Frei and Sacha Krishna welcome you to our
tennis family. We hope that in our handbook you will find all the
Clubhouse and tennis program information you require to build
a tennis experience that can bring you and your family much
pleasure, help you to remain active and play the game you love.
As you are aware.... this year will be somewhat unique as we
live through the final leg of the construction of the pedestrian
bridge project. We are working hard to make sure that your time
on-the-courts, in the fitness centre and in the lounge is pleasant.
There is no question that we will all be thrilled when this project is
completed and the parking and roadway returns to normal.
Here‘s to a great season of tennis...
The Tennis Advisory Committee works collaboratively with RA
management to ensure the Club looks after your needs and
interests. The RA would like to thank our current TAC for their
efforts.
Chairperson: Bill Gelling
Members:
Heather Amys
Wallen Chang-Hong
Laurie Maybury
David Maybury
Robin Ritchie Colin Stokes
Noreen Towns
Andrew Wigston
Past Chairperson: Doug McGregor
The committee welcomes any suggestions from members about
how to improve your experience. Please find the Suggestion Box in
the lobby near the Member Service Desk.
If you are interesting in joining the Tennis Advisory Committee or
perhaps in volunteering on a special projects committee please
don’t hesitate to express your interest to Club Director, any
member of the Advisory Committee or visit the Member Service
Desk.
Member’s Code of Ethics
All members are requested to abide by the following Member’s Code of
Ethics:
The Recreation Association of the Public Service of Canada (RA) is an
Association of members of similar ideals who:
• Respect people and property;
• Support the activities to the maximum degree possible;
• Strive to achieve safe and honourable participation;
• Take pride in the RA and exhibit sportsmanship;
• Participate to have fun and be fit.
The Association is committed to providing an environment that is free of
violence and harassment for all members, visitors and employees.
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Hours of Operation
Tennis Courts
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 10:30 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am to 8:30 pm
Member’s Lounge will be open until 11:00 pm Monday through Friday
and until 8:30 pm on Saturday and Sunday.
LifeFIT at the Rideau Hours
Monday to Friday 6:30 am to 10:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am to 8:30 pm
The Rideau Tennis Club is open daily. In the fall, outdoor court access is weather
permitting. It may be raining at home but not at the club! Call Member Services
if you are unsure on your court or program status. The club operates on reduced
hours for all major holidays.
Winter Tennis Etiquette
Here are some helpful hints for all our players to make tennis more enjoyable at the Rideau Tennis Club
this winter.
a. Players should walk on their court to begin play at the correct time only. Avoid rushing players off
before their time has expired. Please stretch before play, but do so in an appropriate area, rather
than at the side of the court.
b. Players are asked to leave the courts on time. Winter coats and boots can be left in the locker rooms
at the clubhouse. This will help with a quicker exchange between bookings.
c. Please wait for second buzzer to sound before entering the bubble. The first buzzer is a signal for
on-court players to finish their game and prepare to exit when the second buzzer sounds.
Membership
has its Benefits
If you require more information or wish to take
advantage of these offers, please don’t hesitate
to contact RA Member Services
at 613-733-5100 or
visit the Member Benefit section on the
RA’s website at www.racentre.com.
d. Wait for your partner(s) to arrive so you can enter the domes together. This will help reduce the
interruption of those who are already playing.
e. Please always be courteous when retrieving a ball or when asking someone else to retrieve a ball.
f. Players should return (i.e. roll) a ball to another court only between points.
g. Avoid being loud and abusive when on court. Profane language, racquet throwing, hitting balls
indiscriminately or losing your cool is not acceptable. Respect the players on the court next to you
and avoid disturbing their game.
h. Please abide by the Club’s dress regulations. Only appropriate tennis clothing & tennis shoes will be
allowed on the courts. Spandex, tank tops, sweat pants, cut-off jeans, street shoes, t-shirts or crosstraining shoes are not allowed.
Men (Members & Guests)
* collared shirt or tennis top
* tennis shorts (warm up pants are permitted)
* tennis shoes (non-marking soles)
* no restrictions on clothing colour
Women (Members & Guests)
* collared shirt or tennis top
* tennis skirt or shorts (warm up pants are permitted)
* tennis shoes (non-marking soles)
* no restrictions on clothing colour
i. To help maintain our courts in good condition, it is important that ONLY TENNIS SHOES ARE WORN
ON THE COURT. Non-tennis shoes will ruin our courts. If in doubt, please talk with our Tennis
Professionals or the Member Services staff.
j. Turn all cell phones off during your scheduled time on the court.
k. The most important point to remember is to enjoy your game and have fun while on the court, and
allow others on adjacent courts to do the same.
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family. The RA is a not-for-profit serving our community for over 70 years.
Membership open to the public.
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Important Info
Stay Informed and Connected
Be sure to provide a current email address to the Member Services desk. This
way you will be included in the regular distribution of the “Rideau this
Week”. This newsletter offers information about programs and events at the
Club.
Winter - October 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016
Court Booking Regulations
Guests Are Welcome
Court Reservations are required for the winter season.
Here are the Court Booking Regulations.
1.
Only members in good standings may book the courts.
2.
Winter tennis members may book courts a maximum of seven (7) days
in advance by either phoning 613-749-6126 or booking in person,
after 8:15 am.
3.
A member wishing to cancel has until the end of the business day
on the day that the court was booked to do so. If the cancellation is
made later, the member has two options:
a) to re-book the court time with no less than 24 hours notice;
b) place the court up “For Sale”, if the court is not sold, the member
is responsible for the court fees. An exception is made for same
day bookings when only fifteen minutes is allowed for cancellations.
4.
Courts prior to and following a member’s reservation can, if available,
be played on for half the normal rate with a grace period of (15)
fifteen minutes except for the last booking period of the evening.
5.
Court fees must be paid in full BEFORE the period of play.
6.
Courts MUST BE BOOKED. Any person using an open court without
prior booking will be charged full price.
7.
A Junior member playing with other juniors or their parent and
booking in person on a standby basis will be charged half price (Jr
walk-on).
8.
The time registered on the clock at the Member Services Desk is final.
Members of the club are welcomed to invite their guests to join them for a game
or a workout. The Club’s Guest Policy allows a guest up to four (4) visits, paying
the guest fee, per season. The adult guest fee includes a day pass to the LifeFIT
Centre and use of the shower and locker facilities.
Note: In reviewing the Handbook, you will see that the Club has opened some
programs to non-members. If you are a non-member participating in these
programs, you must purchase a guest pass should you wish to use the club
outside of that time.
All Guests must be registered with member services before play.
Guest fees:Adult & Seniors: $15 (including tax)
Junior* & Intermediate: $ 7 (including tax)
*Juniors using the LifeFIT Centre must be 14 years of age or over.
Other Services
Towel Rental
Forgot your towel? Towel Rental is available from the Member Services desk for a
fee of $2 /towel.
Racquet Restringing
Racquet restringing is available at the Club. Drop off your racquet at the Member
Services desk and we will arrange to have it restrung to your specifications by
our qualified staff.
Lockers
Court Fees
You must check in at the
Member Services Desk before
you begin your activity.
Prime-Time $36.00 (HST incl.)
Mon. to Fri. 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sat. & Sun. 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Members are encouraged to take precautions with their valuables while at the
Club. Full and half lockers are available in the locker rooms for daily use. The
Club also has a limited number of half and full lockers are available for rental on
a seasonal basis.
Non Prime-Time $30.00 (HST incl.)
Mon. to Fri. 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Mon. to Fri. 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Sat. & Sun. 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Club has installed a bank of wallet lockers next to the Member Services
desk. Members are welcome to use these while at the Club free of charge. If you
choose to leave your valuables in your car, ensure they are out of sight and make
sure your car is locked at all times.
Rental Fee: Full locker : $ 30 / per season per member
Half locker: $ 15 / per season per member
Group Booking Regulations
One of the benefits of belonging to the Rideau Tennis Club is the ability for
member, who enjoy organizing, to book the courts for group play. Due to
the fact that the club operates with eight courts in the winter months, and
our desire to respect equity of for all members, an organizer is restricted to
a maximum of four pre-booked courts at any one time.
If, by two days before the date of play, and if courts are available, the
organizer may request up to an additional one or two courts for that
specific week of play. For further information on the Group Booking Policy
or to set up your own group, please contact Kelly Shaw-Swettenham,
Director, Rideau Tennis Club.
There are three ways to register: In-person: Speak with the Member Services Staff at the
Club. Staff are on duty seven days a week from 8:00am to 9:00pm
By-telephone: Call 613-749-6126. Please have your credit card
ready when you call
On-line: Rideau Tennis Club members are welcome to
register for any program that has a program code using Play RA
on-line registration service. Visit the RA’s website and click on the Play RA icon.
Please note: All fees are listed before taxes
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Winter 2016
The Rideau Tennis Club also offers members the opportunity to learn and to improve their game under expert guidance. Year round, our professionals provide top-notch
instruction in individual sessions or group clinics. Let us introduce you to our team!
Club Professionals
Zhenya Kondratovski, Head Tennis Professional
613-884-5895 | [email protected]
Zhenya Kondratovski brings over twenty seven years of coaching experience at all levels. His students have included national and
provincial champions, NCAA and varsity players. He is Tennis Canada certified Club Pro Level 2 and a Cardio Tennis Specialist.
Currently he is enrolled in Coach 2 Certification course. He has been recognized by Tennis Canada for his coaching excellence and
holds B.A. in Ph. Ed. and Coaching and M.A. degrees in sports sociology from the University of Ottawa. Zhenya beings a lot of
personality and energy to the tennis court and makes sure that all his students have fun learning the game and work hard.
Adrian Frei, Tennis Professional
613-265-0836 | [email protected]
Adrian is a former nationally ranked junior from his native Switzerland. He has been teaching tennis in Ottawa for several years
and was one of the top ranked players in the City. Adrian is very knowledgeable of the technical, physical and mental aspects of
the game. He teaches adults and juniors, both privately and in small groups. He is also available as a hitting partner.
Sacha Krishna, Tennis Professional
613-867-7734 | [email protected]
Sacha is a certified Club Pro Level 2 with Tennis Canada and has been involved with the Rideau for over twenty years. He enjoys
working with both juniors and adults, privately or in group lessons and has been directly involved in our summer camps program
for the past 10 years. Sacha regularly competes in many of the local tournaments and is always looking to improve. If you want
to work on the tactical, technical or just the fitness aspect of your game, Sacha will endeavor to make it fun and a game you will
enjoy for life.
Private, Semi-Private & Group Lessons
Tennis lessons are available for adults and juniors and can be purchased in private, semi private or group format. A group can be 3 or more participants.
Lessons are typically one hour in length and can be booked by contacting our professionals directly. Full payment must be made in advance of all lessons
at our Member Services desk. Lessons dues are non-refundable.  
Lesson Fees: Contact:  Private $60 (taxes incl.)
Zhenya Kondratovski tel: 613-884-5895 [email protected]
Semi-Private $70 (taxes incl.)
Adrian Freitel: 613-265-0836 [email protected]
Group $80 (taxes incl.)
Sacha Krishnatel: 613-867-7734 [email protected]
Note: Should your lesson be cancelled due to extenuating circumstances, your time will rescheduled by the pro as appropriate.
Should you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, you will be subject to the full lesson fee.
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JUNIOR Programs - Winter 2016
Junior Progressive Tennis Program - 5-11 years
A program designed for players ages 5 to 11 years who would like to gain experience
and develop confidence in basic game situations. Progressive tennis uses a systematic
progression of court sizes, balls and racquets to scale the game to an appropriate level.
Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm
OR Fridays 4:30 - 5:30pm
OR Saturdays 8:30 - 9:30am
Session 2: Wednesdays January 6 - March 9
Fridays January 8 - March 11
Saturdays January 9 - March 12
Junior players are a welcome addition at the Rideau Tennis
Club. Those who are under 18 years of age can choose
to join the Rideau Tennis Club as a Junior member and/
or participate in the various Junior tennis programs offered
throughout the year. An affordable Family membership is
also available providing everyone with lots of activities to
choose from. For further information on Junior or Family
memberships please speak with our Member Services staff at
the front desk.
Listed below are the Junior tennis programs planned for this
season. These programs are open to both members and
non-members. All Tennis programs are under the direction of
Head Tennis Professional Zhenya Kondratovski.
Fees: Member $210 (1 X / week)
Member $315 (2 X / week) 25% savings
Non-Member $230 (1 X / week)
Non-Member $345 (2 X / week) 25% savings
Junior Progressive Plus Tennis Program - 12-16 years
The Junior Progressive Plus Program is designed for players ages 12-16 years who are
looking to develop confidence and skills to enjoy this lifelong sport. The combination of ball
drills, speed/agility workouts and fun makes this a perfect way to learn the game. Those
who enjoy a challenge will find this a valuable stepping stone towards the Junior Elite
Competitive Program.
Fridays 5:30-6:30pm
Session 2: January 8 - March 11
Fees: Member $210
Non-Member $230
Junior Elite Competitive Players Program
An intensive training program for competitive juniors who are
looking for an opportunity to develop sound technical, tactical and
mental aspects of the game. For anyone looking to improve one’s
game, compete at provincial level and develop confidence this
program is for you.
Junior Match Play
This program is intended for juniors who are seeking competitive match play (singles and
doubles) in a fun atmosphere. A great way to improve and develop tennis skills and stroke
technique.
Tuesdays 4:30 - 6:30pm
Session 2: January 5 - March 8
Saturdays 1:30-3:30pm
Dates: January 9 - March 12
Thursdays 4:30 - 6:30pm
Session 2: January 7 - March 10
Fee: Member $14 Drop In
Non Member $16 Drop In
Fees: Member $410 (1 X / week)
Member $615 (2 X / week)
Non-Member $450 (1 X / week)
Non-Member $675 (2 X / week)
Little Aces Tennis Program - 6-12 years
Little Aces, a Tennis Canada supported league, is geared towards beginners, recreational
and pre-competitive youth and use the progressive tennis system of scaled down equipment
and courts to engage your child in fun, team-based tennis competition. Assessments will
be held by our coaches over the first 2 weeks in order to put all participants into teams.
Throughout the remaining weeks, each team will practice and compete against each other
in a fun, competitive format. Opponents of similar abilities will be matched against one
another to ensure fun and engaging competition. Each participant will receive a free team
jersey which they will wear to every competition. We highly encourage parent volunteers to
help by assisting with progressive tennis court set-up, managing team practice and scorekeeping during team competition.
Announcing a new Member Advantage -
Sundays 2:30-4:00pm
RA & RTC members now receive member
discounts with CAA North East Ontario.
Session 2: January 30 - March 26 (no classes March 13)
Fees: Members $65
Non-member $80
If you require more information or wish to take advantage
of this offer, please don’t hesitate to contact RA Member
Services at 613-733-5100 or visit the Member Benefit
section on the RA’s website at www.racentre.com.
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ADULT Programs - Winter 2016
Stroke of the Week
This Fall and Winter, enjoy our lineup of instructional programs and
clinics to help you develop and finesse your game.
Note that we have added the suggested Tennis Canada rankings for
some of the clinics and programs. This will help you select an activity
that best suits your playing ability. If you are not aware of your ranking,
we have included the information on page 10 of this handbook. You can
always ask one of the Tennis Professionals to help you determine your
level!
Having problems with your backhand or always wanted to learn how to put
some spin on that second serve? Our pros will help you to break it down, drill it
and then put into game situation. Build your game up, one stroke at a time!
Wednesdays 12:30 - 1:30pm
OR Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Clinic calendar will be available at Member Services desk. Registration in
advance is required as spaces are limited.
Fee:Member $15/clinic
Non-Member $30/clinic
Cardio Tennis
Join our Tennis Professionals for one of the most popular classes in tennis.
We will have you hitting hundreds of balls with this high energy workout that
improves your cardio fitness and your strokes at the same time. This session
includes a structure warm up, cardio workout and cool down. Tennis cardio drills
vary each week to keep you motivated and challenged. Rank 2.5 or better.
Learn to Play
Ideal for new and developing players who are looking to building on the
fundamentals of tennis. Our professionals will focus on strokes, positioning,
tactics, rules and scoring. Ranking 1.5-2.0.
Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00pm
Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Session 3: January 7 - January 28
Session 4: March 3 - March 24
Session 4: January 5 - January 26
Session 5: February 2 - February 23
Session 6: March 1 - March 29
Fee: Member $100/session
Non-member $150/session
Fees: Member $60/session
Non-member $100/session
Join the Rideau’s House
Leagues and Ladders
A great way to meet new players and put your singles game to the test.
Pick up the guidelines for our Leagues and Ladders from the member services
staff at the club. You can join a league or ladder at any time by signing up
at the desk and your name will be added to the next month’s schedule. The
season fee is not pro-rated so…join early and get in the game!
MONTHLY HOUSE LEAGUE (MIXED)
A great way to meet new players and put your singles game to the test.
Organized by Head Pro, Zhenya Kondratovski.
JR. HOUSE LEAGUE
A great way to promote singles competition for the serious junior player.
Organized by Zhenya Kondratovski.
Monthly Mixed House League $24.00 per season
JR House League$15.00 per season
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ADULT Programs - Winter 2016
NEW to the Rideau!
Women’s social tennis for beginners
Our friendly professional tennis coaches will teach skills such as how to serve,
rally and score so that by the end participants will be able to enjoy fun matches
with friends and family.
NEW to the Rideau!
FUn fridays for grownups
Wednesdays 7:30 - 8:30pm - followed by a social gathering
Session 2: January 20 - March 9, 2016
Why should kids have all the fun? Come challenge yourself and join our pro
Sacha for fast paced exciting games. Have fun, gain experience in competitive
situations and get a physical work out at the same time! Games will include but
are not limited to king/queen of the court, beat the pro, rush and crush, around
the world, match play, longest rally challenge, 15 ball challenge. Playing Level
3.0 and up
Fees: Member $95
Non-member $160
Fridays 7:00 - 8:00pm
Session 2: January 8 - February 26, 2016
Please note: Program fees can be applied to Membership fee while program is in session.
Fees: Member $95
Non-member $150
NEW to the Rideau!
community Friday Evening round robin
Program designed to accommodate a range of abilities while introducing players
wh have not experienced winter tennis to the opportunities available at the
Rideau Tennis CLub. Matches up non members based on skill level with club
members for some fun and friendly matches in a social atmosphere.
Fridays 6:30 - 8:00pm - followed by a social gathering
Session 2: January 8 - January 29, 2016
Drop-in Fee:Member$15/night
Non-member$30/night
Tournaments
Tournaments will be posted on our website and in Clubhouse so be sure to check
for updates.
Fees: Member $60/session
$15/evening
Non-member $60/session
$20/evening
Adult Advanced League
An excellent opportunity to get regular games, meet new players of your caliber
and stay match ready
Mondays 8:30 - 10:30pm
Session: January 11 - April 30, 2016
Fees: Member included in membership
Non-member $125
R I D E A U T E N N I S C L U B | O T TAWA
RIDEAU INDOOR
Open
Tournament
March 24 - 27, 2016
Men’s Singles | Women’s Singles | Men’s Doubles
Save the Date!!
Enjoy a cold one
after your game!
Available in the Breakpoint Bistro.
Molson Coors proud sponsor of the RA.
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Fitness Programs - LifeFIT Centre at the Rideau Tennis Club
Whatever your age or your fitness goals, you will find the LifeFIT Centre at the Rideau Tennis Club a welcome haven for both body and spirit. Our fitness area includes
access to weights, strength training and cardio equipment, some drop in and specialty fitness classes.
The centre’s operating hours are: Monday to Friday
Saturday and Sunday 6:30 am to 8:00 pm
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Full Membership Option
FULL Members have access to the LifeFIT Centre at the Rideau Tennis Club and can take
advantage of a one-on-one orientation with a LifeFIT trainer.
LifeFIT at the Rideau - Adult, Senior & Student FULL
membership
Annual fee: $299 RA member $180 Rideau Tennis Club members
Students who are 16-25 years of age and registered as a full time student in high school, college or
university are eligible for this membership. Those, 14 & 15 years of age must have parental consent and
complete the required orientation with a LifeFIT trainer.
Other Membership Options
The club also offers other membership categories: Family, short-term and corporate
memberships. For information visit the website at www.rideautennisclub.com or call us
at 613-749-6126.
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FITpass Class Card
This 10-visit pass is the perfect way to enjoy a workout, a GroupFIT class or a SpinFIT
class at either the Rideau Tennis Club or the RA Centre. For further details speak to
Member Services.
FITpass – 10 classes
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RTC Members: $ 60.00 (tax incl.)
RA Member $ 99.00 (tax incl.)
Non-member $ 124.00 (tax incl.)
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Tennis Canada Ranking Guide
Need to find a hitting partner matched to your level? Want to find a regular group that fits your game? The self-rating guide will help you find playing
partners and tennis activities matching your level of play. It’s a friendly and universal guide for beginners to experts and is being used across Canada.
Guidelines to rate yourself:
•Study the “Play Tennis” self-rating chart
•Start reading from the top of the chart, beginning with Level 1.0.
•Find the level that best describes your general level of play.
•Ask your Coach to validate your self-rating, if you think that will help.
GROUND-STROKES
(forehand and backhand)
•Remember that as you play more, and improve, your rating may improve.
•Update your rating periodically.
•Results in social and competitive matches will validate whether your chosen level is reasonably accurate.
RETURN OF SERVE
NET PLAY
(volleys and overheads)
SERVE
1.0
This player is just starting to play tennis
1.5
This player has been introduced to the game, however has difficulty playing the game due to a lack of consistency rallying and serving.
2.0
Can get the ball in play but lacks control,
resulting in inconsistent rallies. Often
chooses to hit forehands instead of
backhands.
Tends to position in a manner to
protect weaknesses. Inconsistent
return.
In singles, reluctant to come to the
net. In doubles, understands the basic
positioning; comfortable only with
the forehand volley; avoids backhand
volley and overhead.
In complete service motion. Toss
is inconsistent. Double faults are
common.
2.5
Can rally consistently 10 balls in a row,
especially on the forehand, with an
arched trajectory over the net when
the objective is to hit to a partner at
moderate speed.
In singles, consistent when returning
towards the middle of the court. In
doubles, difficulty returning crosscourt to start the point.
Becoming at ease at the net in practice
but uncomfortable in a game situation.
Attempting a full service motion
on the first serve. First serve in
inconsistent (less than 50%). Uses
an incomplete motion to ensure a
steady second serve.
3.0
Able to rally consistently 10 balls in a
row on forehands and backhands. Able
to maintain the rally when receiving high,
short or wide balls, assuming the ball is
received at a moderate pace, especially
on the forehand stroke.
Can control the direction of the ball
in both singles and doubles, when
receiving a serve of moderate pace.
Very consistent on forehand volley with
easy balls, inconsistent on backhand
volley. Overall has difficulty with low
and wide balls. Can smash easy lobs.
Full motion on both serves. Able
to achieve more than 50% success
on first serve. Second serve much
slower than first serve.
3.5
Able to move the opponent around the
court or hit harder when receiving easier
balls. Can execute approach shots with
some consistency (more than 50%).
Can return fast serves or well-placed
serves with defensive actions. On
easy second serve, can return with
pace or directional control; can
approach the net in doubles.
Becoming confident at net play; can
direct FH volleys; controls BH volley
but with little offense; general difficulty
in putting volleys away. Can handle
volleys and overheads that require
moderate movement.
Can vary the speed or direction of
first serve. Can direct the second
serve to the opponent’s weakness
without double-faulting on a regular
basis.
4.0
Able to develop points with some
consistency by using a reliable
combination of shots. Erratic when
attempting a quality shot, when receiving
fast or wide balls, and when attempting
passing shots.
Difficulty in returning spin serves
and very fast serves. On moderately
paced serves, can construct the
point through hitting a good shot or
exploiting an opponent’s weakness.
In doubles, can vary returns
effectively on moderately-paced
serves.
In singles, comfortable at following an
approach shot to the net. In doubles,
comfortable receiving a variety of balls
and converting offensive positioning;
can poach on weak returns of serve.
Able to put away easy overheads.
Can vary the speed and direction of
the first serve. Uses spin.
4.5
Can use a variety of spins. Beginning
to develop a dominant shot or good
steadiness. Erratic when attempting
a quality shot in two of the following
situations: receiving fast balls, wide balls,
and in passing shot situations.
Off first serves, can defend
consistently but very inconsistent
(less then 30%) when attempting an
aggressive return. In doubles, has
difficulty (less than 50%) returning a
first serve at the feet of the incoming
serve and volleyer.
When coming to the net after serving,
consistently able to put the first volley
in play but without pace or depth;
however, inconsistent when trying to
volley powerful or angled returns. Close
to the net, can finish a point using
various options including drop volley,
angle volley, punch volley.
Aggressive first serve with power
and spin. On second serve frequently
hits with good depth and placement
without double faults. Can serve and
volley off first serves in doubles, but
experiences some inconsistency.
5.0
Able to maintain a consistent rally,
10 balls in a row on faster balls. Very
steady strokes or has a dominant shot.
Periodically succeeds (50%) when
attempting a quality shot when receiving
fast or wide balls, and in passing shot
situations.
Periodically succeeds (50%) at
aggressive return off fast first serves
using dominant shot (forehand or
backhand). In doubles can return at
the feet of serve and volleyed.
In doubles, after the serve, has a good,
deep crosscourt volley. Overhead can
be hit from almost any position.
First serve can win points outright,
or force a weak return. Second serve
can prevent the opponent from
attacking. Serve and volleys on first
serves in doubles with consistency.
5.5
This player has developed a game style which is recognizable as an all court player, an aggressive baseliner, a serve and volleyer, or a retriever. Has developed good
anticipation either technically (can read toss on serve, body position…) or tactically (can read opponents tendencies in specific situations). Has no major weaknesses
and can counterattack effectively against a hard ball, wide ball or in passing shot situations. Capable of competing in “open” category provincial level tournaments.
Ability to use specific shots in order to exploit opponent’s weakness: drop-shot, lob, angle, moon ball…
6.0 &
7.0
These players will generally not need a rating. Rankings or past rankings will speak for themselves. The 6.0 player typically has had intensive training for national
tournament competition at the junior level and collegiate levels and has obtained a provincial and/or national “open” ranking. The 6.5 player has extensive
international “open” level tournament experience at the entry professional level (challenger or satellite experience). The 7.0 is a world class professional tennis
player.
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January 2016
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