Do you play tennis in North Vancouver? We want to hear from you!  

Indoor tennis is more popular than ever and there is growing demand for court time. To increase access, NVRC is considering expanding the hours at the North Vancouver Tennis Centre.  

What hours changes would serve you best? We want to hear from people who play at the Tennis Centre now or in past years, and others who play tennis in North Vancouver.  

The survey will be open until 11:59 p.m. on December 15, 2024.  

Take the survey 

Questions? Email sport@nvrc.ca.  

Check out our tennis programs:

• Adult programs 
• Junior programs
• Coaching staff

Indoor courts at the North Vancouver Tennis Centre can be booked for play by calling 604-983-6483.  

24-hour court bookings

You are now able to book our 24-hour courts online.  

One court is reserved throughout the day as a '24 hour court'. This court is not available for seven day advanced booking and is only able to be booked 24 hours in advance by booking card holders and non-card-holders alike.  

View the available times and book your court online.

Prime time and non-prime time fees in effect September 16 to June 14. Summer fees in effect June 15 to September 15.

Prices include tax. 

Summer program registration

Registration for our summer programs that run in July & August is on now. View our programs online.

Fall program registration

Registration for programs which run from September to December begins on the following days:

• Adult tennis - Wednesday, August 7 at 7am for North Vancouver residents, 9am for all customers

• Junior tennis - Thursday, August 8 at 7am for North Vancouver residents, 9am for all customers

Fall tennis programs will be available to view in our online registration system at noon on July 24. 

During the registration process, spots in programs/sessions will only be confirmed once they have been paid for. Spots are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis according to when payment is made. As a result, we recommend processing each registration individually to speed up your transaction, particularly for high-demand courses.

Check your assessment level

If you have been assessed at level 2.5 and above, you can view your tennis assessment level in your online account. To view your level, log in to your account and click on 'activity outcomes.' If you don’t see an assessment, please call the Tennis Centre at 604-983-6483.

You will need to have your assessment on your account to register or add your name to a waitlist for any adult programs 2.5 and above and junior play-it, competitive and tournament programs.

Aug 28, 2024 - Tennis booking cards for September 2024-June 2025 went on sale this morning for North Vancouver residents and are now sold out. There is a waiting list and people will be contacted as spaces open up.

Any player can book a court at NVTC 24-hours in advance. For players who want the option to organize their game further ahead of time, a booking card is available which allows a player to book one booking per week, seven days in advance (booking cardholders can book again once their booking is completed). Players participating in that booking have to pay a $7.50 guest fee if they do not have a booking card. 

Tennis booking cards will be available for purchase starting:

• Wednesday, August 28 at 7am for North Vancouver residents 
• Thursday, August 29 at 7am for all customers  SOLD OUT

Tennis booking cards can be purchased online, in person at the Tennis Centre or by calling 604-983-6483.

New booking cards will be valid from September 15, 2024 - June 15, 2025 and cost:

• Adult (19yrs+) $132.57
• Junior (5-18yrs) $75.45

Booking cards are not required for summer season court bookings (between June 15 – September 15) each year,  seven-day advance booking is available for all players, and no guest fees will apply during this period. 

Booking card guest rules

Rules for the cardholder:

• Guest rules apply to advance bookings only, not 24 hour bookings.
• A cardholder and their guest(s) must check-in at the front desk before proceeding onto the court.
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• Booking card holders who are playing as guests do not pay the $7.50 guest fee.

Rules for the guest:

• A person may play as a guest an unlimited number of times, provided that they pay the $7.50 guest fee over and above the court fee for each visit. Valid for one full day.
• The guest fee must be paid at the time of booking.

Violations of booking rules may result in cardholders having their privileges suspended.

1. Court must be claimed within 15 minutes of your start time (or we can re-book it).
2. Check in at the desk and pay all fees before proceeding to your court.
3. Booking card holders must scan their booking card. All other players must check-in with the front desk.
4. All players must vacate the court promptly when the buzzer sounds. (Please do not ask players to wait until you finish a game.)
5. No more than four (4) players per court at any time.
6. Appropriate tennis attire is required. Non-marking tennis shoes must be worn.
7. Please observe common rules of tennis etiquette.
8. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Tennis Centre or on Tennis Centre property. 
9. Children must not be left unsupervised on the premises.
10. No food or drink (except water in plastic containers) on the courts.
11. Court nets may be closed for the comfort of those needing a contained court.
12. Coaching on court by non-NVTC staff is not permitted.
13. No more than six (6) balls allowed on the court (with the exception of NVTC programs, coach-approved performance players and ball machine).

Whether you want to play socially or compete on the international NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour, the coaching staff at the North Vancouver Tennis Centre can help you learn and further develop your skills in wheelchair tennis.

For more information, contact our Tennis Director, Wayne Elderton by email or call 604-983-6482.

Did you know?

• The game follows the same rules the International Tennis Federation has for able-bodied tennis players - but it allows the wheelchair tennis player two bounces of the ball
• Wheelchair tennis is played on a regular tennis court, with regular racquets and balls
• Beginners don't require a sports wheelchair.

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Outdoor tennis courts are maintained by the City and District of North Vancouver.  Any questions about outdoor tennis courts should be directed to the City of North Vancouver or the District of North Vancouver.