Level Based Programming

We want all players to have the best experience and the right environment to learn and improve their game.
Our coaches have made it easier for you to do this through level based programming.

Q. What is level based programming?
A. Level based programming ensures that everyone in a program, league or any other tennis activity are a similar level. 
Q. How do I find out what level I am?
A. If you have not been in one of our programs before, we offer a Skill Level Assessment (SLA). Please read more about the SLA below. We encourage everyone to read the self rating guide below to get an idea of their playing level.
Q. What happens if I register for a program and I am not the right level?
A. We will do our best to find you another program, and or offer other alternatives. A refund will be given if we are not able to get you into the right class.
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SKILL LEVEL ASSESSMENT (SLA)
Skill level assessment do not determine your playing level but rather ensure players in all our programs have compatible skills to be able to drill & play together. 
If you have not participated in one of our programs before, to be eligible to register for any program 2.5 Level and above, a skill level assessment is required. These are free, take about 15 minutes to complete, and can be booked by calling the center at 457.2382. Jared one of our professional coaching staff will be doing the assessment. These assessments ensure players in our programs have compatible skill levels to practice / learn with each other. Players who register in programs without the appropriate assessment level will be withdrawn. 
We ask that players please register for a program at the right level and not a program that suits their schedule. 
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• Withdrawals must be made either by phone (506.457.2382) or online.
• For a full refund, withdrawals must be made 8 days prior to the first day of the program.
• Withdrawals made 7 days or less, prior to the first session will be refunded the price of the program minus one lesson.
• No refunds for programs after the second session.

​SELF RATING GUIDE

LEVEL​	GROUNDSTROKES	RETURN OF SERVES	NET PLAY	SERVE
1.0	I'm just starting to play tennis.	-	-	-
1.5	I've been introduced to the game, but have difficulty playing due to my lack of consistent rallying and serving.	-	-	-
2.0	I can get to the ball, but lack control so my rallying is inconsistent. I often choose forehand instead of backhand.	​I have inconsistent returns and tend to position myself to protect my weaknesses.	In singles, I'm reluctant to come to the net. In doubles, I understand the basic positions and am comfortable with forehand volleys (but avoid backhand volleys & overhead shots).	​My toss is inconsistent and my service motion incomplete. Double faults common.
2.5	I can consistently rally 10 balls in a row over the net at moderate speed with an arced trajectory (especially forehand shots).	In singles, I can consistently return shots to the middle of the court. In doubles, I have difficulty returning cross-court to start the point.	​I'm at ease at the net during practice, but still uncomfortable during a game.	​I try a full service motion on my first service, but it is still inconsistent (< 50%). I use an incomplete motion to ensure a steady second serve
3.0	I can consistently rally 10 balls in a row using forehands and backhands. I'm able to maintain a moderately paced rally when receiving high, wide or short balls.	I can control the direction of the ball when receiving moderately paced serves.	I'm very consistent on moderately paced balls to my forehand, but still inconsistent on my backhand. I have overall difficulty with low and wide balls.	​I have full motion on both serves and can achieve more than 50% success on my first serve; however, my second serve is much slower than the first.
3.5	​I can make my opponent move around the court, hit harder when I receive easier balls, and perform approach shots with more than 50% consistency.	​I can return fast or well-placed serves defensively, return an easier serve with pace or placement, and approach the net in doubles.	​I'm becoming consistent on volleys & overheads requiring moderate movement. I can direct forehand volleys and control backhand volleys with little offense, but have general difficulty putting volleys away.	​I can vary the speed or direction of a first serve and can direct the second serve to my opponent's weakness without double-faulting on a regular basis.
4.0	I'm able to develop points consistently by using a combination of shots; however, I'm erratic when attempting a passing shot or a quality shot from a fast or well-placed ball.	I have difficulty returning very fast or spin serves, but I can hit a good shot or exploit my opponent's weakness on moderately paced serves. In doubles, I can vary returns effectively on moderately paced serves.	I can follow an approach shot to net, poach on weak returns and put away easy overheads. In doubles, I can receive a variety of balls and volley offensively.	I can vary the speed and direction of the first serve and I can use spin.
4.5	​I can use a variety of spins and am beginning to develop a dominant shot or good steadiness. I'm still erratic when attempting a quality shot in two of the following: when receiving fast balls, wide balls or in passing shot situations.	I can defend consistently off first serves, but am still inconsistent when trying an aggressive return (< 30%). In doubles, I have difficulty returning a first serve to the feet of the incoming serve and volleyer.	When coming to the net after serving, I'm consistently able to put the first volley in play but without pace or depth. Close to the net, I can finish a point using various options including drop, angle and punch volleys. I'm still inconsistent when trying to volley powerful or angled returns.	​I have an aggressive first serve with power and spin. On second serves, I frequently hit with good depth and placement (without double faults). In doubles, I can serve and volley off first serves but still experience some inconsistency.