Tennis
Global Fitness & Racquet Centre has 3 indoor tennis courts
Book courts up to 5 days in advance
Online booking hours are 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
For our online court times click here
Click here for club policies
We are in Phase 2 with Covid which means Singles Only
We presently have a waitlist for our April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022 season.
If you would like to be on our waitlist please email for further details: info@globalfitnesskelowna.com
Coaching Team
Global Fitness is very proud to say we have a fabulous coaching Team. We have 2 Senior National Champions and 1 Junior Provincial Champion !
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Head Pro & Senior National Champion Joachim joachimnierfeld@shaw.ca Click for Bio |
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Senior National Champion Rosie rosieschaich2019@gmail.com Click for Bio |
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Junior Provincial Champion Calvin calvin@littlebluetruck.com Click for Bio |
Private & Semi Private and 3 + Group Lessons
Our coaches offer one on one, semi private and groups of 3 plus. Whether you are a seasoned player or just beginning.
Email our Coaches directly to set up lessons.
Tennis Lesson Fees:
Private $85
Semi Private $45 PP
Group of 3 plus $35 PP – Create your own group – email the coaches directly. Adult Group lessons are on pause due to Covid.
High Performance Junior Camps Summer 2021 –
with Calvin & Makena
The ‘High Performance’ category is for the top junior players in the city. The players in this group are learning to compete in tennis matches and tournaments.
Classes will include tennis specific fitness training with Makena Moore (personal trainer at Global Fitness), drills and point play scenarios with Calvin Thalheimer, and match play.
Players are expected to be aware of the privilege of being invited to High Performance and to give their best effort throughout the sessions.
*Sign-up for High Performance is by invitation only.*
Lesson are bi-weekly
Days: 4 days – Monday – Thursday
Time: 4 – 7 pm. 3 hours
Investment Weekly: $300
Each Week is sold Separately
Weeks being Offered
July 5 – 8
July 19 -22
Aug 2 – 5
Aug 16 – 19
Sign-up is done on a “first come, first serve“ basis by emailing, calling, or texting coach Calvin Thalheimer at:
(250) 681-7001
Please be advised that refunds will not be granted unless cancellation takes place two weeks prior to the start date of the registered session.
If a class does not fill up it will be cancelled. A cancellation email will go out to all players at the latest on the Friday before the start date. Full refunds will be granted if a session is cancelled.
Junior Summer Camps 2021-
with Calvin & Turner
The ‘Learn to Play’ categories are ideal for beginners and players looking to develop their early fundamentals. Throughout the week, majority of the focus will be on the five main skills including impact point, grips, hitting zone, set-up, and recovery.
These sessions will be instructed by Turner Simpson, a certified professional instructor and current high performance player. The lessons will be directly overseen by coach Calvin Thalheimer and utilize his specialized lesson plans and assessment methods.
Lesson are weekly
4 kids and 1 coach
Days: 4 days – Monday – Thursday
Time: 1 Hour
Investment Weekly: $100
Each Week is sold Separately
Levels – Descriptions
Red Ball: 11 am – 12 pm
Orange Ball: 12pm – 1pm
Green Ball: 1 pm – 2pm
Intermediate: 2 pm – 3pm
July 12 – 15
July 26 – 29
Aug 3 -6 (please note lessons are Tuesday to Friday this week ONLY)
Aug 16 – 19
Aug 23 – 26
The ‘Point Play’ categories are designed for players that are performing at an advanced level. These sessions will focus on refining technique and using tactics in match scenarios. These classes will be taught by the head pro of the Global Tennis Academy, Calvin Thalheimer.
4 kids and 1 coach
Days: 4 days – Monday – Thursday
Time: 1 Hour
Investment Weekly: $100
Each Week is sold Separately
Levels – Descriptions
Red Ball: 11 am – 12 pm
Orange Ball: 12pm – 1pm
Green Ball: 1 pm – 2pm
Intermediate: 2 pm – 3pm
July 12 – 15
July 26 – 29
Aug 3 -6 (please note lessons are Tuesday to Friday this week ONLY)
Aug 16 – 19
Aug 23 – 26
Sign-up is done on a “first come, first serve“ basis by emailing, calling, or texting coach Calvin Thalheimer at:
(250) 681-7001
Please be advised that refunds will not be granted unless cancellation takes place two weeks prior to the start date of the registered session.
If a class does not fill up (4/4 players) it will be cancelled. A cancellation email will go out to all players at the latest on the Friday before the start date. Full refunds will be granted if a session is cancelled.
Adult Group Lessons
Due to Covid the start date for Adult Group Lessons has been postponed until we can offer doubles indoors.
Member Tennis Leagues
Back Fall 2021
Tournaments-TBA
Rogers Rookie Tour
The Rogers Rookie Tour is a Kids Tennis entry level program offering non elimination events for novice boys and girls ages U10, U12 and U14 doubles. This national program is designed to bridge the gap between entry-level tennis and the provincial competitive junior circuit.The series reaches hundreds of junior players from around the province each year. Players are ensured of multiple matches and receive a player package, including a Rookie Tour shirt at each event. Participants will get a free “Recreational membership.”
Dates: TBA – Due to Covid
Tennis Restringing
Drop off racquets at our front desk.
COVID Update: We will be keeping up to date with Sports Associations recommendation for safe play.
Social distancing – Please take a look at the recommendation by Tennis BC for safe back to play – click here