School Programming

June 10th, 2026 This week, Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) delivered the fifth and final free school program of its 2026 spring grant season, made possible by the generous support of Tennis Alberta and Tennis Canada. The destination was Waverley Elementary School, and it proved to be a memorable way to finish the season. In one day, 108 students from Grades 1 to 5 picked up a tennis racquet, many for the very first time. Coaches Jasmine, Miguel, and Emma brought their energy

May 20th, 2026 In its fourth week of free tennis programming, the Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) team ventured to Sturgeon Heights School in St. Albert where the first outdoor school program of the year was delivered. Although it was not the May weather one would hope for, the wind, rain, and cold temperatures did not stop these kids! Across two days, more than 80 Grade 4, 5 and 6 students got to try tennis. With no proper tennis court available, coaches Jasmine, Rafiel, and

May 13th, 2026 Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) delivered its third free in school tennis program of 2026, made possible by the generous support of Tennis Alberta and Tennis Canada. The destination this time was Our Lady Victories Catholic Elementary School, and the students left a lasting impression on the coaches. Sixty students across Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 4 classes picked up a tennis racquet this week, many for the very first time. Spanning two days of lessons,

May 6th, 2026 This week, Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) delivered its second free in school tennis program of 2026, made possible by the generous support of Tennis Alberta and Tennis Canada. The destination this time was Kensington School, and the students were nothing short of amazing. Over the course of two days, 173 students from Grades 3 to 6 took to the courts, with coaches Jasmine, Miguel, and Emma. The week also included a dedicated session for students with special e

April 29th, 2026 This spring, with the generous support of Tennis Canada and Tennis Alberta, Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) kicked off its 2026 free school programming at St. John XXIII Elementary School, and the energy on the courts was electric! Over the course of two days and six classes, more than 200 Grade 4 and Grade 5 students picked up a tennis racquet, many for the very first time. Through fun games, structured activities, and skill-based drills, coaches Ana, Miguel

December 18th, 2025 Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) is proud to once again partner with Tennis Canada, Tennis Alberta, and coaches Peter, Conor, and Jasmine to deliver a free tennis school program to students at Monsignor William Irwin Catholic School. This exciting initiative provided four tennis classes for Grade 5 and Grade 6 students, introducing them to the fundamentals of tennis through games, structured activities, and skill-based drills in a dynamic, engaging, and enc

December 5th, 2025 Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC) is proud to support youth sport development by providing free tennis programming to students at Meadowlark Christian School. Delivered throughout the months of November and December 2025, this initiative was made possible through a partnership with Tennis Canada and Tennis Alberta, allowing ETC to offer the lessons at no cost to students and ensuring all children in Grades 4–6 had the opportunity to experience tennis in a fun

October 27th, 2025 The Edmonton Tennis Community (ETC), in partnership with Tennis Alberta and Tennis Canada, continues to bring tennis into local schools through a series of engaging in-class programs designed to make the sport more accessible to young players. Most recently, ETC delivered a session at Queen Elizabeth School, where Coach Peter led a group of 30 girls in a fun, high-energy introduction to tennis. The students learned new skills, rallied with friends, and disc

May 6th, 2025 On May 6, École Campbelltown was filled with energy, laughter, and plenty of tennis action during our special One Day Tennis Program in partnership with Tennis Alberta and Tennis Canada, running from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Over four fun-filled hours, Grade 3 and 4 students had the opportunity to try tennis through engaging drills, games, and mini-challenges – many for the very first time! The event sparked a newfound love for the sport, showing just how powerful on

Canadian Tire JumpStart & Edmonton Junior Tennis Society Team Up to Provide Winter Tennis Programs for Disadvantaged Youth Each fall, Edmonton Junior Tennis Society proudly teams up with Canadian Tire Jumpstart and the Edmonton Public School Board, to deliver a kids’ tennis program for over 300 students from some of Edmonton’s most underprivileged neighborhoods. Students in grades 3 – 5 learn tennis basics in their own gymnasiums, during the eight-week program, using progress

Kidsport Canada & Edmonton Junior Tennis Society Team Up to Provide Winter Tennis Programs from Elementary Students. The EJTS school...