Rogers First Set

HOW WILL USING ROGERS FIRST SET HELP A YOUNG PLAYER’S DEVELOPMENT?

Rogers First Set adopts the progressive tennis model that allows participants to try, learn, play and compete using the appropriate racquet and balls which are adapted to the rightsized court.The proportional equipment supports the size of younger athletes and helps in the overall development of the sport’s key fundamentals.

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT FOR A YOUNG PLAYER TO COMPETE STARTING AT AN EARLY STAGE?

Competition teaches many aspects of the game that cannot be learned in training. Hence, regular match play, both in tournaments and practice, is an essential part of a young player’s development. Rogers First Set focuses on playing points and building an identity as a tennis player.

HOW SHOULD ONE SELECT THE TYPE OF COMPETITION FOR A YOUNG JUNIOR PLAYER?

Selection of competition should ideally be based on achieving a 3:1 win-loss ratio over a period of time. This ensures both the development of confidence (through winning) while still maintaining motivation to improve and train hard (through losing).

How do I register for a tournament?

Visit the tournament calendar:Rookie Tournament CalendarRising Stars Tournament CalendarClick on an event in your province and age category (e.g. U8, U10, U12).Use the Enter Online button (top-right corner) to register.

What should I expect at the tournaments?

Rookie TournamentsFormat:Focused on helping players transition from entry-level tennis to the junior competitive circuit.Matches use progressive balls and smaller courts based on age:Ages 7-8: Red ball, 1/2 court.Ages 8-10: Orange ball, 3/4 court.Ages 9-11: Green dot ball, full court.Ages 10-18: Yellow/regular ball, full court.Draws: Non-elimination, with a guarantee of three matches per player.Draws may combine.