Imamovic-Ayer Tennis Academy
Practice, Learn, Challenge, Be Strong, and Play Wise!
What's New?
JR. RISING STARS ELITE-TRAINING PROGRAM STARTING JULY 5TH
Adult Summer Tennis Lessons start July 13TH
TENNIS FITNESS AT YOUR CONVENIENCE
PLAY TENNIS SCHOOL PROGRAM TAILORED TO YOUR STUDENTS SPECIFIC NEEDS
GIVE TENNIS A SHOT PROGRAM IN EFFECT UNTIL NOVEMBER 2010
ACADEMY HELPED INTRODUCE 5. 835 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO TENNIS BETWEEN APRIL 17TH, 2009 AND MAY 28TH, 2010.
ACADEMY COACHES PRACTICE EVERY SUNDAY FROM 7:30 - 9 P.M. COME OUT AND JOIN US!
ACADEMY 2010 SUMMER SEASON:
MAY -OCT. 2010.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Imamovic-Ayer Tennis Academy. We are pleased that you have chosen to be part of our academy that emphasizes tennis skills and strategies, fitness and wellness while making new friends in a safe, tobacco-free, fun, and competitive environment. The Academy's structure is guided by safety, program efficiency and effectiveness, service quality and knowledge, friendliness, and training.
THE MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Academy is to enhance lives of children, youth, and adults by providing quality instruction from introductory to high performance levels of tennis skills and strategies, fitness and wellness related to the sport in a safe and fun environment, to establish hard working and disciplined individuals striving for excellence.
STRUCTURE
The Academy offers a wide range of tennis programs independently and in co-operation with small and large community based organizations to help increase awareness of the sport and active living. The Academy was initially established in Sackville, Nova Scotia in March 2007 and has since been successfully led and operated under the supervision of Joel Ayer and Nadina Imamovic. In 2007, the Academy started with a dozen of participants and was able to reach 500 participants in 2008. Currently the Academy operates in Kitchener, Ontario.
Since 2009 the Academy is trying to help reach Ontario Tennis Association's mandate of growing tennis participation at grassroots level by helping deliver the Ontario Tennis Association "Give Tennis a Shot" program to elementary schools in the Western region of Ontario. From April 17th, 2009 to May 28th, 2010 we helped introduce 5,835 students to the sport in efforts to reach this mandate.
SPONSORS AND AFFILIATES
The Academy is sponsored regionally and internationally by a number of agencies. These organizations have aided in effective academy program delivery by making their resources available and easily accessible. We thank each and one sponsor for making their contributions to help operate better and smoother. The Academy's sponsors include Dunlop, Uzeir Imamovic Tennis Schule from Rheinland-Pfalz in Germany, and Tobacco-Free Tennis. Affiliated organizations of the Academy include: Ontario Tennis Association, Sackville Minor Baseball Association, Nova Trophy, University of Waterloo, Upper Beechwood I and II Home Associations, City of Kitchener, and Courts Plus.
ACADEMY RULES
All Academy junior participants are required to follow the behaviour management policy. These include 5 simple rules for all participants enrolled in the junior programs:
1. Keep hands and feet to yourself.
2. Touch only what belongs to you.
3. Listen to your coaches.
4. Speak positively to each other and about one another.
5. Stay within the activity area.
Failure to do so may result in suspension and permanent expulsion from the program.
All Academy participants must have proper equipment for the program of their choice. The usual equipment required includes: tennis racquet (one will be provided to those who do not own one), running or tennis shoes, water and snack, weather appropriate wear (e.g., sun block, hat), lots of energy, and desire to learn and show effort in all on-court activities. Some additional equipment may be required for certain programs (e.g., Rising Star Elite-Training), the Academy does have extra equipment (e.g., yoga mats) available for use during the program. Please contact us if you require additional equipment.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
For every Academy program or event you can sign up online, by e-mail or phone. However, your spot will only be reserved after the mail-in form or online registration form has been received. The waiver form must be signed and returned (by mail or e-mail) for participants under 18 years of age. Online registration can be completed and is to be found under "LESSONS" tab on the bottom of the page. Upon obtaining your online registration form we will e-mail you the additional forms (e.g., waiver form) necessary and instruct you how to submit your payment.
Payment Options
You can pay for Academy lessons by cash, Interac E-mail Money Transfer, and/or cheque. Please make cheques payable to "Imamovic-Ayer Tennis Academy". Please DO NOT send (mail) cash with your registration form.
Refunds Policy
a. Refunds must be requested before the 3rd class unless due to extenuating circumstances, in which case, the request must be approved by the Academy.
b. Refunds will be prorated and an administration fee of 20% of the full program cost will be applied to all refunds.
Transfer Policy
a. Requests to transfer programs must be made prior to the 2nd class and will be based on program availability.
b. Transfers after the 3rd class must be approved by the Academy.
Inclement Weather Policy
a. All lessons will be cancelled due to inclement weather (e.g., rain, strong winds). You can receive the most updated weather information by contacting the court-phone at 519-722-7592.
b. The cancelled lesson can be made up for throughout the summer by participating in the same or similar program offered at a different time.
c. No refund will be offered for lessons cancelled due to inclement weather (e.g., rain).
FRIEND REFERRAL PROGRAM
Percentage discounts are available to loyal Academy participants registering in the program. Every time Academy participants refer a friend to a program, a $10 credit voucher will be awarded to be used towards Academy services in the future.
ACADEMY AWARDS
Each year Academy gives out three awards to three outstanding junior players. In 2008, the Academy added one more award to its collection, Team Player Award. In addition to Team Player Award, in 2008, the Academy was able for the first time to award its Rising Star Scholarship Award of $500.
All awards are given out based on the players overall performance in the academy.
1. The recipient of the Most Improved Player [MIP] Award demonstrates great improvement in strokes, match- play, and overall knowledge of the sport at the end of the academy season.
2. The recipient of the Most Valuable Player [MVP] Award demonstrates excellence through achievement and great results.
3. The recipient of the Rising Star [RS] Scholarship Award demonstrates extensive technical and tactical knowledge of the sport, exercises good sportsmanship at all times, gives his/her 110% in all on-court, fitness, and match-play practice. The Academy plans to award the recipient of this award with $500 to be used for furthering on court skill, updating equipment, and post-secondary education purposes.
Rising Star Scholarship Award Application will be made available August 13, 2010 (Deadline: Sept. 1, 2010).
Awards and its Recipients
Most Valuable Player Award:
2007 - Warren Dietrich
2008 - Peter Dietrich
2009 - no award
2010 - TBD
Most Improved Player Award:
2007 - Sebastian Green
2008 - Samantha Huelin
2009 - no award given
2010 - TBD
Rising Star Scholarship Award:
2008 - Samantha Huelin ($250 awarded)
- Peter Dietrich ($250 awarded)
2009 - no award
2010 - TBD
We are very proud that our 2008 Rising Star Scholarship Award recipients were successful at receiving a tennis scholarship in the States. Samantha (Sam) is currently continuing her post-secondary education and tennis career at Quincy University, Quincy, Illinois and Peter is continuing his tennis career and education at Saint Francis University, Loretto, Pennsylvania. Congratulations to both of you and we wish you best of luck and good experience in your current and future endeavors.
DONATIONS
The Academy accepts donations on an ongoing basis. Donations can take on several forms. For example, the tennis skirts donated to us have been awarded to junior girls and the tennis racquet bag was donated to a male junior. A heartfelt thank you to the supporters and donors. Your donations are greatly appreciated and used for good cause.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions or inquires regarding our offerings please feel free to contact us at 519-722-7592 or e-mail nadina.joel@imamovicayertennis.com.
We value our customers' input and would do our best to accommodate you and help you grow interest of tennis in your community.
We hope that you will have a safe and positive experience with us!
(519) 722-7592