FAQs
COVID 19
Do the coaches wear masks?
No, our coaches do not wear masks, but they maintain social distance and ensure that they use hand sanitizer. Teaching outdoors is also much safer for all concerned.
Can players wear masks?
Absolutely, please make a decision based on your comfort level for you and your family.
Is playing tennis safe?
Tennis is one of the safest sports to play during this time of COVID, with minimal contact, outdoor spaces, and easy social distancing but our priority is to keep everyone safe and happy while following the rules.
What are our COVID 19 safety protocols?
- The tables and chairs by the courts are reserved for the players and coaches only. Parents must bring their own chairs if you wish to stay and spectate.
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No eating inside the fenced court area next to the courts.
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We emphasise staying safely socially distanced when waiting to get on the court.
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Junior players must have their names on their water bottles.
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Junior and adult players must place their bags in the designated areas and not on the chairs.
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Hand sanitizer will be provided at the courts and will be used after collecting the balls.
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A mask is not compulsory but players are free to wear them whenever they wish.
Summer & Holiday Camps
What does my child need to bring to Summer Camp?
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Please send your child in suitable athletic wear with laced up tennis shoes
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Hat, towel, sunglasses & sunscreen
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Packed lunch and snacks in named lunch boxes/bags
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Plenty of water in named bottles
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Tennis racquet
What is the Summer Camp weather and cancellation policies?
Weather cancellation for Summer Camps
One day cancellation – no refund as camps are priced at five days for the price of four with Friday as a make-up for rain/bonus day if it does not rain!
Over and above one day, we will offer alternative days.
Weather cancellation for Holiday Camps
One day Camp refunds as follows:
100% of the day rate if no play possible or less than 2 hours played.
50% of the day rate if 2 hours or more play has been possible.
Cancellation Policy for Registrants
If you wish to cancel a booked class, registrations canceled 14 days or more before the start of 8-week classes will receive a 100% reimbursement, within 7-14 days – 50% reimbursement, less than 7 days – no refund. A total refund will be given if a waitlist player takes the registered player’s spot.
Junior 8 Week Classes
What racquet size is right for my child?
Weather Cancellations
In the event of adverse weather, we will email to cancel class. Depending on the weather issue (rain, high winds, too cold) we will give as much advance notice as possible, however, unexpected changes in the weather mean last-minute cancellations do happen! If it has rained earlier in the day, we are usually able to dry the courts so unless players/parents receive an email, CLASS IS ON!
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Text me at 703 554 9457
When we cancel class, players will be offered makeup sessions on Friday afternoons/evenings and/or the weekend. If we have availability on other days, players will be offered these spots, but there is no guarantee as classes may be fully booked. We will try our best to accommodate requests.
What should my child bring to class?
No need to bring tennis balls! Here is a handy list:
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Players must wear suitable athletic clothes with laced up footwear. -
Hat, towel, sunglasses & sunscreen in the summer and warm layers in colder weather. -
Plenty of water – for juniors ensure your child’s name is clearly written on the water bottle.
What is the coach to student ratio?
We have one coach for every four students. For makeup classes we sometimes have a 1:6 ratio, but wll not exceed that.
Do you prorate the session?
Yes, our sessions are automatically prorated on our website. If an eight-week session has started and there is still availability, then please go ahead and book online and you will only pay for the remaining weeks of the session
What is the policy if my child misses a class?
Missed Classes
We cannot offer reimbursements if a player/child misses a class, but we may be able to offer the opportunity to attend makeup classes or spots on other classes if we have availability. Please let us know if you or a child is unable to make a class so we can arrange our schedules accordingly.
Adult Classes
What is the policy if I miss a class?
We cannot offer reimbursements if a player misses a class, but we may be able to offer the opportunity to attend makeup classes or spots on other classes if we have availability.
Please let us know if you are unable to make a class so we can arrange our schedules accordingly.
Can I try out a class before committing to an 8-week course?
If we have availability we are happy for you to come along and try out a class before committing to the 8-week course. You can simply pay for the one class and if you are happy to commit we will invoice you for the balance.
Do you have adult-drop in clinics?
Yes, from April to November we have a number of adult drop-in clinics scheduled throughout the weekday mornings and one on Sunday. Book online here. Click on the Adult drop-in tab to see the schedule.
Do you offer small adult group sessions?
We offer classes for up to four players on weekday mornings. Please contact us directly to arrange a date and time.
Do you have flights?
Yes! Once a week a group of players meet up, usually a Thursday or Friday morning and play each other. Our flight schedule runs throughout the year. There is a one of fee of $30 for the session, usulally 8-10 weeks, which covers the cost of the balls.