Sport Hub: Racquet and net sport lessons
Community sport lessons Sport Hub: Racquet and net sport lessons
Sport Hub gives kids and teens a chance to try new sports, make friends and have fun. Try our beginner-friendly racquet and net sports like badminton, tennis and volleyball. Lessons will focus on fundamental skills that will build confidence and coordination. These lessons are offered in school gyms and community spaces across Calgary.
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Benefits of taking our racquet & net sports lessons
Builds hand eye coordination, balance and agility
Develops skills that transfer across multiple racquet and net sports
Encourages focus, perseverance and confidence through skill progression
Learn rules, positioning and game play in an age-appropriate way
Types of paid and free lessons
Sport Hub lessons are available year-round with new programs added regularly. Continue to check back often to find a program that’s right for you.
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Expert coaches will lead kids through drills and practice games to learn basic badminton skills. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 8 - 11 years
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Teens will take part in drills and practice games to learn basic badminton skills like serving and returning. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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In this single-day lesson, teens will take part in fun badminton games that focus on participation, skill development and friendly play. They will have the opportunity to play multiple matches in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Age: 12-17 years
This is a free program
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Kids will take part in drills and practice games to learn basic tennis skills like serving and volleys. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 8 - 11 years
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Teens will take part in drills and practice games to learn basic tennis skills like serving and volleys. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Kids will be led through drills and practice games by expert coaches to learn basic volleyball skills. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 6 - 11 years
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Teens will be led through drills and practice games by expert coaches to learn basic volleyball skills. These lessons take place indoors. All equipment will be provided.
Age: 12 - 17 years
This is a free lesson
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Teens will take part in fun volleyball games that focus on teamwork, participation and skill development in this single-day lesson. There will be the opportunity to play multiple games in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Age: 12-17 years
This is a free program
About our racquet and net sports instructors
Sport Hub lessons are delivered by certified and trained instructors from trusted local sport organizations. They are experienced working with kids and teens of different ages and abilities and focus on safety, inclusion and a positive learning environment. Instructors will adapt activities to meet participant needs and skill levels.
What are racquet and net sport lessons like?
These lessons include skill-based drills, games and challenges that focus on participation, effort and learning.
Instructors will modify rules and equipment to support age-appropriate learning. They will focus on activities that build teamwork, decision-making and problem-solving.
Come prepared
Please bring
- Comfortable athletic clothing and running shoes
- Water bottle
- Indoor shoes for gym‑based programs
- Outdoor clothing appropriate for the weather when sessions are outside
Free lesson sponsors
Free lessons are available thanks to contributions from our funding sponsors.
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