TPA Certified COURSES
quick questions
2027 Tentative Schedule has been posted below.
Yes- 100% attendance is required for certification.
The Instructor course is typically delivered over two weekends (5 days total).
Member Club Early Access
One of the benefits of being a Tennis BC Member Club is early access to coaching certification opportunities.
Member Clubs receive registration links for upcoming Instructor Courses one week before public registration opens, helping clubs secure spots for coaches and staff before courses fill.
Not receiving our Member Club updates? Contact anaudi@tennisbc.org to be added to the Member Club coaching education mailing list.
Upcoming course dates are released throughout the year, generally 2-3 months in advance of the course start date
Courses are first come, first served — register as soon as possible once registration is posted.
Please reach out to – TPA Communication and Services – tpa@tenniscanada.com
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- Minimum Age: All candidates must be turning 16 years of age or older at least one year after the course start date.
- Please note that those candidates who are 15 years old turning 16 within one year of the course can do all in-course testing. However, even if they have successfully completed all of the course elements, they won’t receive their Tennis Instructor certificate until their 16th birthday.
- Play Level: To complete the Demo Test Evaluation, candidates need to have a play level of at least 3.0.
- Participants must have strong written and verbal-communication skills in English.
- 100% attendance is mandatory in all courses–no accommodations for non-attendance can be made for any reason.
- Certification is comprised of: demonstration, leadership, teaching, knowledge and Making Ethical Decisions evaluations.
- E-Learning Modules must be completed before the course starts (approximately 6-7 hours needed to complete both the Quality Standards and Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders).
- Candidates will not be given access to their results until both the Making Ethical Decisions (MED) module and all eight e-learning modules have been completed.
- Candidates who cannot attend their course MUST withdraw two weeks prior to the start date of the course and will incur a $50 cancellation fee.
- No refund will be provided to the candidate when he/she begins the course and withdraws before completion of that course
- Courses are on a First Come – First Serve Basis. The clinics fill up quickly so please sign up promptly.
- Cost for the Tennis Instructor course also includes membership to Tennis Canada’s Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) (and all of the benefits of this membership, including insurance).
- TPA benefits become active once the candidate successfully completes the course.
- Candidates requiring a retake have 18 months to complete
- Please note that a course may be cancelled/rescheduled because of insufficient registration numbers, etc.
- Instructor Feb. 12-14, Feb 25-28:
Webinar Friday Feb. 12 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #1 On-Court: Saturday Feb. 13-Sunday Feb. 14 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Webinar Friday Feb 26 (6:30-(9:00pm)
Regrouping #2 On-Court: Saturday Feb. 27-Sunday Feb. 28 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Registration Opens December 8th - Instructor April 9-11, April 23-25:
Webinar Friday April 9 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #1 On-Court: Saturday April 10-Sunday April 11 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Webinar Friday April 23 (6:30-(9:00pm)
Regrouping #2 On-Court: Saturday April 24-Sunday April 25 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Registration Opens Feb. 9th - Instructor April 30-May 2, May 14-16:
Webinar Friday April 30 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #1 On-Court: Saturday May 1-Sunday May 2 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Webinar Friday May 14 (6:30-(9:00pm)
Regrouping #2 On-Court: Saturday May 15-Sunday May 16 (9:00am-5:00pm) - Instructor June 11-13, June 25-27:
Webinar Friday June 11 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #1 On-Court: Saturday June 12-Sunday June 13 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Webinar Friday June 25 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #2 On-Court: Saturday June 26-Sunday June 27 (9:00am-5:00pm) - Instructor July 9-11, July 23-25:
Webinar Friday July 9 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #1 On-Court: Saturday July 10-Sunday July 11 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Webinar Friday July 23 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #2 On-Court: Saturday July 24-Sunday July 25 (9:00am-5:00pm) - Instructor Aug. 6-8, Aug. 20-22:
Webinar Friday Aug. 6 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #1 On-Court: Saturday Aug. 7-Sunday Aug. 8 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Webinar Friday Aug. 20 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #2 On-Court: Saturday Aug. 21-Sunday Aug. 22 (9:00am-5:00pm) - Instructor Sept. 10-12, Sept. 24-26:
Webinar Friday Sept. 10 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #1 On-Court: Saturday Sept. 11-Sunday Sept. 12 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Webinar Friday Sept. 24 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #2 On-Court: Saturday Sept. 25-Sunday Sept. 26 (9:00am-5:00pm) - Instructor Oct. 8-10, Oct. 22-24:
Webinar Friday Oct. 8 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #1 On-Court: Saturday Oct. 9-Sunday Oct. 10 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Webinar Friday Oct. 22 (6:30-9:00pm)
Regrouping #2 On-Court: Saturday Oct. 23-Sunday Oct. 24 (9:00am-5:00pm)
Retake Policy
Candidates who are unsuccessful in their evaluation may complete up to two (2) retake attempts within 18 months. You will only need to retake the portion you did not pass.
After two unsuccessful attempts, candidates must re-register and complete the full Instructor Course again, including payment of the full course fee.
How to Register for a Retake:
Payment is required to secure the retake spot.
Candidates must use the registration link to sign up for the retake course, which will place them on a retake list.
Tennis BC will contact candidates on the retake list when retake opportunities become available.
To confirm a retake spot, candidates will receive a payment link for a $50 retake fee.
CLUB PRO 1
- Minimum Age: 17 (as of first day of course)
- Play Level: 4.5 or higher
- Prerequisites: Instructor Certification
- Candidate needs 150 Hours of tennis coaching experience or if less has passed the Instructor course with honours.
- Candidate must be a current member of the Tennis Professionals Association.
WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2027
Please Complete Form
Tennis BC Club Professional 1 (CP1) Eligibility Application – Fill out form
Upon review of your application, you will be sent a link to register.
Winter CP1 Course Dates
Orientation: Friday, January 22 (7:00-9:00pm Zoom)
Regrouping #1 On-Court: Friday, Jan. 29- Sunday, Jan. 31
Regrouping #2 On-Court: Friday, Feb. 19- Sunday, Feb. 21
Regrouping #3 On-Court: Friday, Mar. 26- Sunday Mar. 28
Location: Hollyburn Country Club
2027 Summer CP1
Orientation: Friday June 11 (7:00-9:00pm Zoom)
Regrouping #1: Friday, June 18-Sunday, June 20
Regrouping #2: Friday, July 16-Sunday, July 18
Regrouping #3: Friday, Aug. 13-Sunday, Aug. 15
North Vancouver Tennis Centre
Club Pro 2 (2027)
- Minimum Age: 20
- Play Level: 5.0 or higher
- Prerequisites: Club Pro 1 certification; Must have two years of full-time experience or five years at a Seasonal Facility. Currently working full time at a year-round or seasonal facility. Candidates must demonstrate their experience in the CP2 application.
- Candidate must be a current member of the Tennis Professionals Association.
Please submit your application form to Merhay Tesfa Endrias at mtesfa-endrias@tenniscanada.com Upon review of your application, you will be sent a link to register.
Waitlists & Registration Process
If you click on a registration link and see 0 spots available, please still register. You will be added to the waitlist and notified by Amanda (Tennis BC Coaching) if a spot becomes available. You are welcome to register for a second course option in case your preferred course does not open up.
During online registration, you will be asked to provide a credit card. Your card will be charged immediately in order to secure your place on the class list or waitlist.
If you need to withdraw from a course (even if you are switching to a different course date), please notify Amanda so the course list can be updated. Withdrawal requests should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure proper processin
Important Course & Membership Details
- The Tennis Instructor course fee includes TPA membership through the end of the year, along with all associated benefits, including insurance coverage.
- TPA benefits become active only after the candidate successfully completes the course and completes TPA membership registration.
- Courses may be cancelled or rescheduled due to insufficient registration or cost-related factors.
- There is an 18-month limit to complete the exam or retake following the course.
- Per Tennis BC policy, no refunds will be provided once a candidate begins the course and withdraws before completion.