Tennis Lessons with Practice Time: All Skill Levels Welcome
Beginners welcome. Racquet rentals available. Make new friends. Find tennis partners to play tennis.

Event Date

Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Event Address

Holton-Arms School Tennis Courts
7303 River Rd
Bethesda MD 20817

Requested Attire

Please wear comfortable attire for tennis and bring water along with a snack. In the event of rain, your ticket is transferrable towards attending a future tennis session. Please check the Web site at 8:00 AM on the day of the event for any weather related cancellation notice.

Event Description

We invite you to join us for one of our most popular outdoor activities that frequently sellout well in advance. Our monthly tennis lessons are a great opportunity to practice the game, learn, and meet other ICDC members who enjoy playing tennis in a fun and easygoing environment. The event also includes the opportunity to meet and socialize with other attendees.

+ Courts reserved for our use
+ Group divided into levels for guaranteed consistency and quality
+ Tennis balls included
+ Tennis Racquet rentals available (offered to first 8 participants, upon request)

Please note that you must pay for the event in advance. No walk-ins will be accepted. Some of the topics covered include:

Beginners   Intermediate   Advanced 
How to grip racket
How to swing forehand and backhand
Learn to drop and hit
Volley
Learn to rally
Position on court
Volley with partners
Toss and serve
Doubles play
Serve
Serve and return

 

           TICKETS           
All online reservations are final. We are unable to issue refunds for tickets purchased due to expenses incurred to present the event. Make your reservations early, as space is limited. Cost of reservations is subject to increase as we approach the date of the event.

Event Agenda (May change)

2:00 PM Registration and Tennis Lessons begin.
~ Please arrive on time as the tennis lessons will begin on time.
~ Learn tennis and practice with other attendees
4:00 PM Event Concludes

Please note that all online ticket sales are final and we are unable to offer refunds or cancellations on tickets purchased. In the event of rain or adverse weather, your ticket is transferrable towards attending a future tennis session. Please check the Web site at 8:00 AM on the day of the event for any weather related cancellation notice. In the event the tennis session is canceled due to weather, you will have a credit on file that you can apply towards attending a future tennis session and you may sue the credit simply by emailing us when you see a tennis session on our Event Calendar that you are able to attend.

We Are Grateful for Your Support

We greatly appreciate your contribution towards the International Club of DC Inc by making your reservation. Your support makes it possible for us to present diverse cultural events to our members. Kindly note that your contribution is unrelated to the embassy or venue the event is being presented at and all proceeds from the event are used solely by International Club of DC Inc. to cover expenses related to presenting cultural events to our members.

Map/Parking

The tennis facility is located at the Holton-Arms School with plenty of parking and also conveniently accessible by bus from the Friendship Heights Metro on the T2 line.

If you are driving, take River Road to 7303 River Road, enter the Holton-Arms School Campus and drive straight to the tennis courts.

By bus, go to Friendship Height Metro Station and take the T2 line to Potomac, Exit at the Holton Arms School Bus Stop.

The Holton Arms School is a private school with strict safety rules and on-campus security.  Once on campus, please drive at 5mph. The tennis courts are visible from the first intersection once you enter campus.  Players and spectators must remain around the tennis area at all times, unless on bathroom break.  It is strictly prohibited to walk around the school or campus.


Please note that the map is enclosed below as a courtesy to you and for your convenience but we do not guarantee the accuracy of the map or the directions provided by Google. It is your responsibly to arrive safely and on time at the address of the event disclosed above.

Parking is limited to street parking in the vicinity of the venue. Kindly note that, as is the case in most major cities, the availability of street parking in Washington DC is limited and beyond our control. Due to the limited availability of parking, we highly recommend a cab, Uber/Lyft or other transportation option. The event start at the designated time so please allow sufficient time for traffic/travel/transportation and parking as these factors are beyond our control.