We are excited for the return of Thunder Beach 2024!

UBC Thunder Beach programs are designed for players that have competitive indoor club experience. The sessions are designed to build your competitive beach skills and provide cross training that will positively impact your indoor game. 

Key aspects of our program philosophy

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Flexibility: the program is designed so that players can train 1, 2 or 3 days a week, in the spring and/or summer. This schedule is to provide athletes the opportunity to include other interests and activities they may have and get some recovery from the club season.  

NEW THIS YEAR! We are expanding to provide elite programming for those with the skill and interest in competitive beach.

Athletes will be grouped by age and ability.  Sessions are set up to teach and challenge players at their level of skill and interest.

Create an enjoyable learning environment and the chance to connect with players and coaches.

Value: we recognize the costs continue to rise for competitive athletics and we aim to keep our fees reasonable and offer financial support as needed. Please contact Brenda Chinn if you have any financial concerns. <blchinn@telus.net>

Coaching 

The keys to training are motivated athletes combined with strong coaching. We are pleased that all our lead coaches are returning to provide individualized instruction and a fun learning environment. We remain committed to a low athlete to coach ratio. The coaching roster of lead coaches includes Dan Everton, Julianna Kaufmanis, Cara Kovacs, Kayla Oxland, Katie Anne Reimer, Jayde Robertsen, Jodi Zbyszewski and supplemented by current UBC players and other experienced beach players and coaches.

Dates Times and Registration

Spring Dates – End of April To June 27th 

Space is limited, register early – if sessions fill we will add participants to a waitlist.

** Training dates vary slightly in consideration of club Provincials and Nationals.

Summer Dates – July 3 – Aug. 9 – weekdays late afternoon. 

Location: 

Spanish Banks East courts.

Weather

Players should be prepared to play in various weather conditions and dress appropriately.  If the weather conditions cause a cancellation, we will email participants and schedule a make-up session. Please note: we do not provide refunds or pro-rate for missed session(s).

 *New* High Performance Beach Training 13U – 16U

We are pleased to offer a high-performance option that will develop your beach game for competition this summer and in the future.  

Evaluations will occur by attending at least one April/early May training session. 

If not selected you are welcome to continue in our beach training sessions and get the same great coaching and skill development. 

Coaching at local tournaments will also be provided for those interested.  Top guest coaches will supplement this program along with additional training and information.

13U high performance athletes will train Tues & Thurs. plus additional sessions in June TBC.

14-16U training Mon Wed. (Fridays in June). 

Summer training dates will be confirmed in May.

Please see below under the 14-16U High Performance option for more info on this program (costs, dates etc.)

Questions about the high-performance beach training: please contact Doug Reimer <doug.reimer@ubc.ca>

 2024 Spring Session Info and Registration 

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11/12U Tuesdays  

Time: 4:00-5:30 pm

Dates: May 14 – June 25 

Cost: $225

12U Tues and Thursdays

Time: 4:00-5:30 pm

Dates: May 14  – June 27. 

Cost: $425

13U Thursdays

Time: 4:00-5:45 pm

Dates: May 2 – June 27  

Cost: $285

 13U Tues and Thursdays 

Time: 4:00-5:45 pm

Dates: May 2 – June 27

Cost: $445

*13U High Performance

If you want to be considered for the 13U Tues and Thurs High Performance training, please check off the box in the registration form.  If selected you will receive additional info and a separate registration form with the additional cost for extra training and tournament coaching. (Approximate additional cost is 150.00)

If you have any questions about the 11-13U training please email Jodi Zbyszewski <jodi.zbyszewski@ubc.ca>

14U Wednesdays

Time: 4:15 -6:00 pm

Dates: May 1 – June 26  

Cost: $ 260

14U Monday & Wednesday

Time: 4:15 -6:00 pm

Dates: Apr. 29 – June 26  

Cost: $475

15-17U Mondays

Time: 4:15 -6:15 pm

Dates: May 1 – June 27 (no session: Monday May 20)

Cost: $ 250

15-17U Monday & Wednesday

Time: 4:15 -6:15 pm

Dates: Apr. 29 – June 26  

Cost:  $475

 If you have questions on 14-17U program contact <doug.reimer@ubc.ca>

14-16U High Performance Option

Mon & Wed (April and May) additional day added (Fridays in June 7,14,21)

Time: 4:15 -6:15 pm

Dates: Apr. 29 – June 26 (2x per week in April and May (Mon and Wed) 3x per week in June (Mon, Wed, Fri)

Cost:  Payment 1 = $475.   

*If you want to be considered for 14-16U Mon and Wed High Performance training, please check off the box in the registration form. If selected you will receive additional info and a separate registration form with the additional cost for extra training and tournament coaching. Approximate additional cost is $200.

Evaluation sessions:

April 18 or April 29 and if needed  May 1– you must attend at least 1 session $30.00 cash drop in fee.  We will email you with more information.

Lead Coach: Dan Everton

Coach and Admin Lead:  Jayde Robertsen

Questions:  <doug.reimer@ubc.ca>

 Spring/Summer Indoor Training and Camps

For those interested in indoor training there will be skill and position training offered at UBC as well as high performance and position specific clinics and camps.  Please check the Thunder and UBC camps websites.