From first swings to competitive ready athletes, RSC's junior programs meet your child exactly where they are.
As Ottawa’s largest youth tennis development centre, RSC provides a clear pathway for players to learn, develop and compete. From ages 4+ to national-level competition, our programs are built to support every stage of a player’s journey.
200+ hour of weekly junior programming
A recognized pathway for developing competitive players
One of just 43 clubs in Canada hiring exclusively certified coaches
7 outdoor clay courts and 8 indoor hard courts keep players training in every season.
Whether you're new to tennis or training for competition, there's a program built for you.
Explore fun, skill-building programs led by certified coaches for kids who are new to tennis or looking to develop their game.
Athlete-centered training designed to help players compete at the Provincial and National levels.
Every junior program at RSC is built around age and ability, pick where your child fits, and see exactly what's next.
Ages 4-5. A playful introduction to the court, done together with a parent or caregiver.
Age appropriate balls, court, and racquets are used to ensure success.
Kids will develop basic tennis and athletic skills in an engaging, active environment
What's next? Move into Red Ball 1 at age 6.
Schedule is subject to change. Sign-in to view most up to date schedule. If the program you want to register for is full, contact us 613-749-6126 or info@rideausportscentre.com to be added to a waitlist.
A fun introduction to tennis where young players build basic tennis and athletic skills through active, play-based activities with a parent.
A fun introduction to tennis where young players build basic tennis and athletic skills through active, play-based activities with a parent.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis using a smaller court and slower ball to help young players build foundational tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis using a smaller court and slower ball to help young players build foundational tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis using a smaller court and slower ball to help young players build foundational tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis using a smaller court and slower ball to help young players build foundational tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis using a smaller court and slower ball to help young players build foundational tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis using a smaller court and slower ball to help young players build foundational tennis and athletic skills.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with a focus on strengthening tennis fundamentals through play and practice.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with a focus on strengthening tennis fundamentals through play and practice.
A fun introduction to tennis on a three-quarter court with a slower ball, helping players develop fundamental tennis and athletic skills.
A fun introduction to tennis on a three-quarter court with a slower ball, helping players develop fundamental tennis and athletic skills.
A fun introduction to tennis on a three-quarter court with a slower ball, helping players develop fundamental tennis and athletic skills.
A fun introduction to tennis on a three-quarter court with a slower ball, helping players develop fundamental tennis and athletic skills.
A fun introduction to tennis on a three-quarter court with a slower ball, helping players develop fundamental tennis and athletic skills.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with continued development of tennis and athletic fundamentals.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with continued development of tennis and athletic fundamentals.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis on a full-size court with a slower ball, helping players develop essential tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis on a full-size court with a slower ball, helping players develop essential tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis on a full-size court with a slower ball, helping players develop essential tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis on a full-size court with a slower ball, helping players develop essential tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis on a full-size court with a slower ball, helping players develop essential tennis and athletic skills.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with continued development of tennis skills through practice and play.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with continued development of tennis skills through practice and play.
A beginner-friendly program focused on building tennis and athletic fundamentals through fun, progressive practice and play.
A beginner-friendly program focused on building tennis and athletic fundamentals through fun, progressive practice and play.
A beginner-friendly program focused on building tennis and athletic fundamentals through fun, progressive practice and play.
A beginner-friendly program focused on building tennis and athletic fundamentals through fun, progressive practice and play.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with a focus on advancing their tennis and athletic skills.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with a focus on advancing their tennis and athletic skills.
A fun introduction to tennis where young players build basic tennis and athletic skills through active, play-based activities with a parent.
A fun introduction to tennis where young players build basic tennis and athletic skills through active, play-based activities with a parent.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis using a smaller court and slower ball to help young players build foundational tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis using a smaller court and slower ball to help young players build foundational tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis using a smaller court and slower ball to help young players build foundational tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis using a smaller court and slower ball to help young players build foundational tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis using a smaller court and slower ball to help young players build foundational tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis using a smaller court and slower ball to help young players build foundational tennis and athletic skills.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with a focus on strengthening tennis fundamentals through play and practice.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with a focus on strengthening tennis fundamentals through play and practice.
A fun introduction to tennis on a three-quarter court with a slower ball, helping players develop fundamental tennis and athletic skills.
A fun introduction to tennis on a three-quarter court with a slower ball, helping players develop fundamental tennis and athletic skills.
A fun introduction to tennis on a three-quarter court with a slower ball, helping players develop fundamental tennis and athletic skills.
A fun introduction to tennis on a three-quarter court with a slower ball, helping players develop fundamental tennis and athletic skills.
A fun introduction to tennis on a three-quarter court with a slower ball, helping players develop fundamental tennis and athletic skills.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with continued development of tennis and athletic fundamentals.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with continued development of tennis and athletic fundamentals.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis on a full-size court with a slower ball, helping players develop essential tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis on a full-size court with a slower ball, helping players develop essential tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis on a full-size court with a slower ball, helping players develop essential tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis on a full-size court with a slower ball, helping players develop essential tennis and athletic skills.
A beginner-friendly introduction to tennis on a full-size court with a slower ball, helping players develop essential tennis and athletic skills.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with continued development of tennis skills through practice and play.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with continued development of tennis skills through practice and play.
A beginner-friendly program focused on building tennis and athletic fundamentals through fun, progressive practice and play.
A beginner-friendly program focused on building tennis and athletic fundamentals through fun, progressive practice and play.
A beginner-friendly program focused on building tennis and athletic fundamentals through fun, progressive practice and play.
A beginner-friendly program focused on building tennis and athletic fundamentals through fun, progressive practice and play.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with a focus on advancing their tennis and athletic skills.
For players with some tennis experience who can serve, rally, and score, with a focus on advancing their tennis and athletic skills.
For young athletes pursuing competitive tennis, combining tennis training with coordination, speed, agility, balance, and footwork development. Prospects Team registration is seasonal. Players must be assessed and approved by the Head of Junior Development
For young athletes pursuing competitive tennis, combining tennis training with coordination, speed, agility, balance, and footwork development. Prospects Team registration is seasonal. Players must be assessed and approved by the Head of Junior Development
For athletes pursuing competitive tennis, combining tennis training with coordination, speed, agility, balance, and footwork for long-term development. Prospects Team registration is seasonal. Players must be assessed and approved by the Head of Junior Development
Have questions about getting your child started with tennis at RSC? Here is everything you need to know about program registrations and more.
In order to register for a tennis program, participants must have an account with a credit card on file. This can be done directly off the RSC webpage: https://rsc.clubautomation.com/
Registrations can be completed on our website or mobile app. Refer to our Registration Guide for more detailed instructions.
Our summer tennis camps are an extension of our Tennis Programs. During summer camp, players get 1.5 hours of court time per day with a certified tennis instructor.
There are plenty of parking options nearby:
RSC Lot A (Donald Street, closest to the river): 12 spots
RSC Lot B (closest to North River Road): 26 spots
City of Ottawa angled parking along Donald Street (3-hour limit): 42 spots + 3 accessible
Strathcona Park Lot (short walk across the Adawe Bridge): 34 spots + 1 accessible
City Lot at 400 North River Road: 78 spots + 4 accessible
Additional free street parking is available on North River Road and nearby side streets.
RSC also has bike racks that can accommodate up to 75-80 bikes.
Programs are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Cancellations prior to 14 days from program start will be issued a credit to the account. A $40(+HST) administration fee will be applied to process the credit.
Our helpful customer service team is on hand 7 days a week to ensure you get the absolute best out of your game.
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