- What tennis equipment do I need?
You will need a tennis racket to fit your personal
requirements, appropriate tennis shoes, comfortable tennis wear, a water
container, court seat, and a tennis bag to contain towels, extra shirt(s),
personal balls, sun blocks/lotions, personal first aid supplies, or any other
article you may need.
- Do I need to know how to play tennis to become an
Eastside member?
No. However,
Eastside is a tennis club and our main focus is on playing tennis. If you would like to be a member, and desire
to learn tennis, you may enroll in the Saturday Adult Program.If you merely want to hold membership in Eastside, we have a youth program that you may support with a tax-deductible
donation and/or in which you may volunteer your assistance.
- What is the procedure for joining a competitive team?
Each member is required to complete an application form,
where you will check your level of play. The captain of the team you are interested in will call you, invite you
play with the team, and provide you with the necessary information on
responsibilities, fees, etc. As of 2002, players without an NTRP rating, must self rate. Click here to see Self Rate with NTRP.
- Do I need a physician’s release statement before
participating in drills?
No. Members are
expected to keep themselves in good health, be engaged in some type of exercise
program outside the Club, and know their own physical limitations.
- Do you play tennis year-round?
Our established programs are basically for the spring and
summer. However, team members who play
competitively usually play during the winter months as well. It is not mandatory, but encouraged, that
they maintain their competitive edge.
- What is a NTRP rating?
NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) is the official rating
system used by USTA (United States Tennis Association) to determine the levels
of competition.
- Why do I need a NTRP rating?
A NTRP rating is needed to participate in any
USTA-sanctioned tennis league or tournament. If you join an Eastside’s competitive tennis team, you will need a NTRP rating. Click here fore more details.
- What is WATL?
WATL stands for the Washington Area Tennis League, which is
the local USA league.
- What is a USA League?
A USA League consists of team competition for men and for
women, with advancement from local competition to sectional and national
competition to determine annually a championship team in each approved level of
competition.
- What is an Intramural Tournament?
An Intramural tournament is a competition among Club members
only.
- Where do the teams practice?
Each team chooses a practice site that is convenient or
agreeable to its members and their coach.
- Am I permitted to use my own expertise in the Club?
On the Membership Application, you can check your area of
interest. We strongly encourage our
members to volunteer their services or expertise in as many Club programs or
activities as they wish.
- How many Club meetings am I expected to attend?
Members are expected to attend only two general membership
meetings per year—March and October.
- How can I get information about any Eastside programs and
activities?
You may write to the address provided in this website or
e-mail the Club at eastsidetennis1@aol.com. Someone will respond to your request.
