Reciprocity

BERKELEY TENNIS CLUB

Berkeley, CA

 

Benefits

• Complimentary use of 10 Hard Courts, 25-yard Swimming Pool, and Fitness Center.

Attire

• Standard tennis attire.
• Non-marking shoes.

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• Call for more information

Contact for Questions

• Berkeley Tennis Club does not take court reservations, so court availability is not guaranteed.

Brendan Curry, Tennis Director & General Manager
brendan@berkeleytennisclub.org | 510.841.1380

Sonia Steverson, Operations Manager
sonia@berkeleytennisclub.org | 510.841.1380

Columbia Country CLUB

Chevy Chase, MD

 

Benefits

• Access to all tennis, food, and beverage options.

Attire

• White tennis attire.
• Shoes and warm-ups can be any color.

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• Call for more information.

Contact for Questions

Joe Mesmer, Director of Tennis
jmesmer@columbiacc.org | 301.951.5058

Germantown Cricket club

Philadelphia, PA

 

Benefits

• Full tennis privileges of the club to visiting members, including access to grass, clay and Har-Tru courts and all dining and bar venues.

Attire

• In respect of tennis tradition, players are required to dress in white tennis attire, with the exception of footwear.
  

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• Please call or email for more information.

Contact for Questions

Daniel Batchelor, Director of Racquets
reciprocal@germantowncricket.org | 267.270.4670

HALL OF FAME TENNIS CLUB

Newport, RI

 

Benefits

• Complimentary one-hour of grass court time. Reservations may be made up to 7 days in advance.

• Affiliate Club members may also reserve indoor (hard) courts at the member rate on a year-round basis.

• Private lesson(s) at the member rate.

  Clinic(s) at the member rate. 

Attire

• Due to the historic nature of the club and in respect of tennis tradition, players are required to dress in predominantly white tennis attire on the grass courts. 
• Only smooth-soled tennis shoes are allowed on the court. Grass court shoes are not permitted.

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• Blackout dates for 2023 are Saturday, July 15 - Monday, July 24 for the Infosys Hall of Fame Open.
• August 14 - 17 
• September 15 - 24 

Other

• One free admission to the museum at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Contact for Questions

Bill Mountford, Director of Tennis
bmountford@tennisfame.com | 401.619.3971

Gibby Harnett, Director of Tennis & Retail Operations
charnett@tennisfame.com | 401.849.4777

HOUSTON RACQUET CLUB

Houston, TX

 

Benefits

• The visiting member may obtain a guest pass for a consecutive maximum visiting period of four days per month, and for no more than four times per year, for a maximum of 16 calendar days per year. Guest fees will apply.

• Visiting members will also have access to the Tennis Courts, Clubhouse, Grill, Fitness Center, Pools and Locker Rooms.
  

• Visiting members may request a prolonged stay in writing.
  

Attire

• Proper tennis attire.
• No sleeveless shirts and no crop tops for women.

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• National Senior Women's Clay Court Championships and World Oilman's Tennis Tournament - annually in the spring - dates vary.
• Additional blackout dates may apply.

Other

• The reciprocity benefit does not include membership account charging privileges. All charges and services must be paid for in cash, or major international credit cards accepted by the club.

Contact for Questions

Cathy Perrin, Director of Membership
cperrin@houstonracquetclub.com | 713.464.4811 ext. 121

Thomas Cook, Director of Tennis
tcook@houstonracquetclub.com | 713.464.4811 ext. 152

Thomas Preuml, Chief Operating Officer
tpreuml@hustonracquetclub.com | 713.464.4811

 

La Jolla Beach & TENNIS CLUB

La Jolla, CA

 

Benefits

• Visiting members are entitled to reciprocal privileges for up to 10 days per calendar year.

• Members will have full use of all club facilities, to include tennis courts, pickleball courts, swimming pool, fitness center, dining facilities and beach – based on availability.

Attire

• Standard tennis attire.
• Non-marking shoes.

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• National Tournaments to include Pacific Coast Doubles, USTA Senior National Hard Court Tournament, and December Hard Court Tournament.
• Jewel Ball Week (the first Saturday in August annually)
  
• At the discretion of Club Membership Office.
  

Other

• Visiting members shall be bound by the rules, bylaws and regulations of the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. Any breach of the rules, bylaws, regulations or terms of this ITHF Agreement may result in the withdrawal of the right to use the Club.
  
• Room reservations can be made by calling 1.800.803.4670 or Reservations@LJBTC.com

Contact for Questions 

• Once verified and registered, court reservations can be made 72 hours in advance during the anticipated dates of the visit by contacting the Tennis Shop at 858.551.4680 or Tennis@LJBTC.com.

Jessica Maasch, , Membership Operations Asst. Manager

JMaasch@LJBTC.COM | 858.551.4628

William J. Kellogg, Club President 
WJK@LJBTC.com | 858.551.4600

Lisa Araiza, Director of Memberships
Memberships@LJBTC.com | 858.551.4606

Longwood Cricket CLUB

Chesnut Hill, MA

Benefits

• Visiting members will have access to play on grass and Har-Tru courts. Fees will apply.
• Benefits include lessons with our tennis professionals
• Visiting members will also have access to the clubhouse, snack bar, and locker rooms.

Attire

• White color attire head to toe.
• Non-marking, predominantly white shoes.

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• No reciprocity with clubs that reside within a 90-mile radius of Longwood Cricket Club.
• Member visitation privileges shall be limited to a maximum of three days per calendar year. 
• Certain blackout dates may apply.

Other

• All accounts must be settled by the visiting member at point of use in cash, as cards are not accepted.
• ITHF Founding Club Affiliate members must adhere to the regulations and practices of the Longwood Cricket Club. Any breach of the rules or terms of the ITHF reciprocity program will result in the immediate cancellation of privileges and the right to use the club, including the electronic device policy as follows:
  
• • Talking on a cell phone, smartphone or tablet is only permitted outside the Club’s main entrance or in the parking lot and nowhere else in the Club.
  • Non-disruptive texting, emailing, or reading on a cell phone, smartphone or tablet, similar to reading a newspaper, a book, or checking a personal calendar, is acceptable if done discreetly.
  • The camera function on devices is permissible except in locker rooms.
  • In the pool and café terrace area, use of devices for other non-disruptive purposes with earbuds is allowed.
  • Use of electronic devices for any reason is not allowed in the junior locker rooms at any time.
  • In unusual medical circumstances, the Club General Manager will be the arbiter. In the event of a true medical emergency, members and/or guests should call 911 and inform management for the appropriate medical attention.

Contact for Questions 

Fred Groen, Clubhouse Manager
fgroen@longwoodcricket.com | 617.731.2900

Los Angeles Tennis CLUB

Los Angeles, California

 

Benefits

• Full privileges of the club to visiting members, including access to all athletic facilities and dining/bar venues.

Attire

• Casual
• Tennis appropriate on court

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• At club discretion per request.

Other

• Visiting members must pay via credit card for any charges incurred during their visit.

Contact for Questions

Colleen Connors, Membership Director
cconnors@latennisclub.com | 323.464.3195 (Club Phone Number)

New Orleans Lawn Tennis CLUB

New Orleans, LA

 

Benefits

• Visiting members are entitled to reciprocal privileges for up to 14 days per calendar year.
• Members will have full use of all club facilities.

Attire

• Clay court shoes only.
• Traditional collared shirts.
• Collar-less shirts allowed only with NOLTC logo on front.
• No writing on back of shirts.
• No shoes that have been worn on a tennis court allowed in the Fitness Center.
• NOLTC does not require jackets or ties to be worn around the Club, even in the dining area.

Contact for Questions

Robert Rizzuto, General Manager
rrizzuto@noltc.com | 504.899.1572

Amy Lester, Director of Operations
amy@noltc.com | 504.899.1572

Palisades Tennis CLUB

Newport Beach, CA

 

Benefits

• Visiting members will have limited access to three swimming pools and fitness center at Hyatt Hotel. Contact Palisades Tennis Club for details.
  

Attire

• Visiting members must wear apparel specifically designed for tennis. Non-collared shirts and tee-shirts are allowed but they must be specifically designed for tennis. No tank tops are allowed.

Other

• Visiting members must pay via credit card for any charges incurred during visit.

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• All home World Team Tennis matches and club tournament weekends.
  
• Pacific Southwest Tournament
• Additional blackout dates may apply.

Contact for Questions

Terri DeLong, General Manager
terri@palisadestennis.com

Dave Brunelle, Membership
daveb@palisadestennis.com | 949.644.6900

Seabright Lawn Tennis & Cricket CLUB

Rumson, NJ

 

Benefits

• Visiting members will have access to play on grass and Har-Tru courts from 11am to 7pm with the grass courts being closed on Mondays.
• Benefits include lessons with our accomplished tennis professionals, cardio tennis, paddle tennis, and pickleball.
• Visiting members will also have access to the historic clubhouse, snack bar, and locker rooms.

Attire

• White color attire head to toe.
• Limited color on shoes.

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• No reciprocity with clubs that reside within a 90-mile radius of SLT&CC.

Other

• SLT&CC's clubhouse is a national historic landmark and features numerous photos, trophies, and cups that represent the Club's storied history with the sport of tennis.

Contact for Questions 

Mary Christman, Clubhouse Manager
mary@sltcc.org | 732.872.7298

Andrej Samets, Director of Tennis
andrej@sltcc.org | 732.241.4992

Seattle Tennis Club

Seattle, WA

 

Benefits

• Indoor and Outdoor tennis court reservations.
• Pro-Shop access and reciprocal billing privileges.
• Full access to the Seattle Tennis Club facilities including use of outdoor heated swimming pool year-round, jacuzzi, lake access, locker rooms, boathouse, fitness room, indoor basketball gym, dining year-round (Tuesday - Sunday) and lawn dining in the summer months.

Attire

• The Seattle Tennis Club strictly adheres to a tennis dress code for all members and guests. 
• All players must wear clean, white clothes in good repair and full rubber-soled shoes made for tennis. Each article of clothing, including hats, must be at least 2/3 white.
• All players must wear shirts. Men’s shirts must have sleeves. T-shirts identified for tennis are acceptable as long as they otherwise meet STC color restrictions.
• Colored outerwear, warm-up suits, sweaters, and vests are acceptable, as long as they are loose enough to allow for appropriate tennis attire underneath.
• An easy way to remember the rule is “If it’s skin tight, it must be white.”
• The outdoor courts have surfaces which suffer permanent markings when running shoes are worn; therefore, running shoes may not be worn on any of the tennis courts.

Contact for Questions

Kora Larson, Front Desk Manager
klarson@seattletennisclub.org | 206.568.2726

Simon Wheeler, General Manager
swheeler@seattletennisclub.org | 206.324.3200

Short Hills CLUB

Short Hills, NJ

 

Benefits

• Once authorized, affiliate members will be given full access to the club's athletic facilities, including seven outdoor HydroCourts (April-October), two international squash courts, and swimming pool (in season). 
• Dining privileges must be made in advance by contacting General Manager Glenn Gang by phone: 973.379.3100 or email: ggang@shorthillsclub.org.

Attire

• White tennis attire
• Traditional collared shirts and non-marking, predominantly white shoes

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• Certain blackout dates may apply, based on club's social calendar and league matches.

Other

• ITHF Founding Club Affiliate members must adhere to the regulations and practices of the Short Hills Club. Any breach of the rules or terms of the ITHF reciprocity program will result in the immediate cancellation of privileges and the right to use the club.

Contact for Questions

Craig Ploetner, President 
chploetner@gmail.com

Chris Franklin, Tennis Chairman
chrisbfranklin@gmail.com

Glenn Gang, General Manager 
ggang@shorthillsclub.org | 973.379.3100

the Rockaway Hunting Club

Lawrence, NY

 

Benefits

• Access to 25 tennis courts (18 grass and 7 Har-Tru). The grass courts are open, weather permitting, all days but Monday. The Har-Tru courts open at 8:30 a.m. and the grass courts at 10:00 a.m. All courts close at sunset.
• Lessons with accomplished tennis professionals.
• Access to other racquet sport facilities: squash, paddle tennis, and pickleball.
• Access to renowned links style golf course, clubhouse, dining facilities, and locker rooms.

Attire

• White tennis attire (maximum 5% color trim).
• Footwear is required for both Har-Tru and grass-court play. Running shoes are not permitted.
• Colorful sweaters, hats, and warm-ups are permitted.

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• No reciprocity with clubs that reside within a 90-mile radius of RHC.

Other

• Accommodations are available for visitors for $180 in season (May 15 to October 15) and $110 off season.
• Dormy visitors are invited to use our dining and bar facilities and our other club facilities in season (golf course, squash courts, fitness facilities, paddle-tennis courts, skeet, and trap range) by inquiry through our Club Manager or House Manager.
• Please click here to visit our website for more information pertaining to our clubhouse etiquette and golf facility reciprocity guidelines.
• Expenses incurred during your stay can be handled by charging back your home club or by credit card.

Contact for Questions

Frank Argento, General Manager
fargento@rhcny.com | 516.569.0600 ext. 5

Bobby Quinn, Head Racquets Professional
rquinn@rhcny.com | 516.569.0600 ext. 2

the West Side Tennis Club

Forest Hills, NY

 

Benefits

• A guest card will be issued to the visiting member that will allow the guest at The West Side Tennis Club privileges of an ordinary member, e.g. attendance to the clubhouse and club restaurant and the tennis courts. Fees will apply.

Restrictions & Blackout Dates

• Member visitation privileges shall be limited to a maximum of three days per calendar year. 

• Certain blackout dates may apply.

• No reciprocity with clubs that reside within a 90-mile radius of West Side Tennis Club.

Attire

• White tennis attire.
• Footwear are required for both Har-Tru and grass-court play. Running shoes are not permitted.

Other

• While visiting The West Side Tennis Club, members must comply with all rules, regulations, and policies of The West Side Tennis Club. The West Side Tennis Club reserves the right to cancel any privileges in case of misconduct.

• All accounts must be settled by the visiting member at point of use.

Contact for Questions

Layosh Toth, CCM, CCE

ltoth@thewestsidetennisclub.com | (718) 268-2300 Ext. 114