Labsters Golf Classes

LABsters is a junior program devoted to introducing children to the game of golf and encouraging their development of golf, physical and life skills to the child's desired level of play. The program is designed to introduce kids to the game of golf and create a pathway for kids to further explore their skills.

Below you will find our “LABsters Ladder” with a description of each level. All levels have age categories to keep kids in an appropriate social learning environment. Each level is designed to teach kids at a skill level that best applies to them. Our system is built around Golf Canada’s Long-Term Player Development guide, designed to develop players that can compete at the highest level through golf.

Extracurricular programs such as Junior Playing Nights, clinics and camps will be offered throughout the year if a junior wants to further their golf skills or compete against their peers.

Kids ages 4–14 who are new to the game or already swinging. Whether your child is picking up a club for the first time or looking to level up, LABsters meets them where they are—with expert coaching and a clear path for development.

🏌️‍♂️ Fundamentals First
We teach the core skills of golf in a structured but fun environment.

🧠 Physical Literacy Matters
Movement, balance, and body awareness are essential for long-term success.

💪 Complete Athlete Development
Our coaching builds coordination, confidence, and competitiveness—on and off the course.

😄 Fun Comes First
If it’s not engaging, it’s not LABsters. We believe learning should be exciting and memorable.

To get the season started, we are offering a 5-week class that runs from the last week of May until the end of June.
Once the season starts, more classes will be added for the summer and fall months.

6 kids per class
Spring Classes will run for 5 weeks (not 4).
Starts the last week of May and ends the last week of June
Price: $180 plus tax, total $189

Ages: 4-5
Time: 4:00-5:00 pm
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Ages: 6-7
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Ages: 8-9
Time: 5:00-6:00 pm
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Ages: 10-13
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm
Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

For the next stage, coaches will continue to reinforce basic and golf fundamental movement skills and build those skills into introductory competitive experiences. This level is for kids who are interested in the game and want to develop their golf skills further and play more golf. Children will be taught more golf-specific skills while also reinforcing fundamental movement skills. Opportunities to compete against their peers will be presented. Coaches will help players develop strategies to maintain and nurture confidence, similar to maintenance practice for other aspects of their game. Juniors will refine and hone their specific mental skill strategies, including pre- and post-shot routine, focusing/refocusing strategies and calming/arousal regulation. Relative newcomers to golf can gain skill and confidence through practice.

Intro to Competition Classes (Level 2)

Ages: 8-10, and 11-14
Golfers: Max 4 per class
Price:

Class information and schedules will be available soon.

This program is designed to establish and implement the individual's technical, tactical and supporting ancillary skills that will meet future competitive expectations. This stage is for kids expressing interest in playing local and provincial golf tournaments such as the MJT, CJGA and BCGA. At the Learn to Compete stage of development, participants begin to be referred to as ATHLETES. Golf Canada states “This is an important period for establishing a determined and resilient mindset able to withstand the successes and failures associated with competitive golf.” This is also when junior athletes can measure their skills against their peers in the program and adapt accordingly through more detailed annual planning of practice. The focus for our coaches is to assess the strengths and weaknesses of all the individual’s golf skills and have a plan developed for each individual on how they will attack it. LABsters junior tournaments will be put on for this category to ensure students are always in a state of competitive play.

Golfers are EXPECTED to attend practice sessions and to practice on their own time at this level. This is a TWICE-A-WEEK program. Golfers must have and bring their own clubs at this stage.

Learn to Compete Classes (Level 3)

Dates/Times: TBD
Ages: 10-18
Golfers: Max 3 per class
Price:

Class information and schedules will be available soon.

Train to Compete is for LABsters who are serious about pursuing the game of golf to its highest levels. The athlete will have private, Individualized lesson plans created with a LABsters Coach. Athletes will be able to participate in a variety of LABster programs offered.

Contact your Coach for more info

*All quotations, descriptions and structure used from the Golf Canada Long-Term Player Development Guide*