Tennis in Schools is a national initiative led by Tennis Canada, bringing inclusive and engaging tennis experiences to elementary schools across the country. Designed for students ages 6 to 13, the program provides teachers with ready-to-use resources, training, and community connections to help children discover the joy of tennis—regardless of space, equipment, or prior experience.
Through the support of Provincial and Territorial Tennis Associations and community tennis providers, the program builds lasting connections between schools and local clubs, ensuring students have opportunities to Try, Learn, and Play tennis both during and after school hours.
A full curriculum guide with 36 developmentally appropriate lesson plans across Grades 1–8.
A flexible set of activity cards aligned with physical education standards.
Grant opportunities and training for teachers and community tennis providers.
Try Tennis events hosted in partnership with local clubs.
Curriculum Guide
A structured teaching tool designed for classroom delivery by educators.
- Covers 36 lessons across Grades 1–3, 4–6, and 7–8.
- Each grade band includes 4 lessons for beginners, 4 for emerging players, and 4 for competent players.
- Built around four tactical tennis themes: Outlast the Opponent, Move the Opponent, Take Time Away, Gain Time.
- Aligns with provincial physical education outcomes and Tennis Canada’s Whole Player Development Pathway.
- Follows a Play-Practice-Play model: Minds-On → Action → Consolidation.
Activity Cards
A user-friendly bank of games and drills adaptable to any school setting.
- Organized into three categories: Minds-On, Action, Consolidation.
- Each card includes objectives, success criteria, movement skills, equipment needs, step-by-step instructions, diagrams, variations, and check-for-understanding prompts.
- Helps students build key tennis foundations, including the “Fundamental 5”: Grip, Setup, Impact Point, Hitting Zone, and Recovery.
- Can be used on their own or alongside the curriculum guide’s lesson plans.
Resources form
By completing this form, you will be provided with The Activity Card and Program Manual to support the delivery of tennis in your school.
Contact Information: For direct inquiries, please contact Ryan Jones, Manager, Community Tennis Development, at rjones@tenniscanada.com.
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The Rogers First Set program is all about putting racquets in more kids’ hands. Through fun, engaging, and inclusive opportunities, we’re helping Canadian youth learn fundamental tennis skills and develop a lifelong love for the game.
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