Who We Are
The Vancouver Tennis Society (VTS) is a non-profit organization established by passionate local players to expand and promote tennis across Vancouver.
Our core belief is "Tennis for All." This means tennis should be accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of gender, age, skill, or economic background.
Our Mission in Action
Affordable Programming
We offer high-quality and accessible programs that have introduced thousands of Vancouverites to the joy of the sport.
A Lasting Legacy
We are championing the development of Vancouver Tennis & Pickleball Centre (VTPC), a major facility that shapes the future of tennis in our city.
$25,000+
Estimated savings for the community through our affordable pricing and subsidized programs.
3,000+
Hours of high-quality instruction and activity delivered this year.
99.5%
Average program fill rate, maximizing community access to professional coaching.
How We Started
The Vancouver Tennis Society started in 2022 because we saw that tennis in our city needed a voice. Our goal was to advocate for the sport and the community. One of our earliest efforts was rallying together to save public courts that were at risk of being removed. Around the same time, we launched our Meetup group to help players find partners and connect. By June 2022, we officially became a non-profit society to bring everyone together and stand up for the sport we love.
Where We Are Going Today
We have shifted our focus from just protecting existing courts to actively working to build new ones so we can play year-round. We are also very focused on our programs. We believe tennis should be open to everyone, so we run accessible lessons and social mixers to help people get on court. We are incredibly proud to have won the Tennis BC 2024 Excellence Award for our dedication to serving the community. From accessible classes to recycling old tennis balls, we are here to make tennis better for Vancouver.
Vancouver Tennis & Pickleball Centre
Vancouver needs an affordable, high-quality indoor tennis facility. The Vancouver Tennis & Pickleball Centre (VTPC) is a partnership between VTS (Vancouver Tennis Society) and VPA (Vancouver Pickleball Association), offering 8 indoor tennis courts and 12 indoor pickleball courts.
Join the Movement
We are powered by the community, for the community. Contribute to our mission by becoming a volunteer, joining our Board of Directors, or making a donation.
Our Team
Meet the dedicated individuals guiding Vancouver Tennis Society's mission
We intentionally keep our coaching team small. Every coach goes through our careful selection process, because the quality of your lessons matters to us.
Denisa
Certified tennis coach and founder of a children's tennis academy.
Jay
Experienced coach with 35+ years playing, from junior and collegiate competition to high performance.
Alborz
TPA and ITF certified coach with 10+ years coaching and 30+ years competitive playing experience.
Matthew
Coach with 6 years' experience and 15 years playing, competing at 5.0 and open level.
Armaghan
TPA Club Professional 1 certified coach with 5+ years coaching and 10+ years playing.
Marcus
Tennis Canada certified instructor since age 15, former competitive junior with provincial-level results.
Saeed
TPA-certified coach with 3 years of coaching experience and a passion for player development.
Bali
TPA-certified coach with 15+ years playing and 4 years coaching, specializing in competitive performance.