instructor COURSES
- 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.
Registration Link: https://www.tpacanada.com/Event/74720
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Registration Link : https://www.tpacanada.com/Event/74722
Registration Opens MARCH 1st
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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.
Please submit your application form to Amanda Naudi at anaudi@tennisbc.org. Upon review of your application, you will be sent a link to register.
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.