Search: A Call For Candidates biketoworkdayad kayakReston Reston On Foot

HOME  > PARKS & REC  > TENNIS

Tennis For ALL

Adult Tennis | Junior Tennis | Meet Our Staff
Tennis Advisory Committee

Adopt-A-Bench
| OOPS - Why was a class/program canceled?
Wilson Pro Shop
| RA & USTA Welcome Center

In General
             4 Rules of Play
             4 Lighted Courts
             4 Tennis Court Addresses
             4 Practice Walls
             4 Tennis Ball Machine Rental
             4 Tennis Key Tags
             4 Tennis Lesson Gift Certificates
             4 Community Court Watch
             4 RA Tennis Scholarship Program
             4 Description of Lesson Levels
             4 Ratings
             4 Birthday Parties

Reston Team Tennis (RTT)
             4 Schedule & Score Board
             4 Division Listings - Captains' Login


 

 

Return to top

Help increase seating capacity at Reston’s tennis courts! Select the bench’s court location (based on availability on a first-come, first-served basis).

Cost: $200 per bench, includes brass name plate, if desired.

“Adoptions” are 100% tax deductible.

RA Tennis Office: 703-435-6534.
Yes! I / We want to ADOPT-A-BENCH.

Make checks payable to “Friends of Reston”.



We cancelled your class. We didn't know you were interested.

Sometimes excellent programs with super instructors are cancelled because people wait to
register. Our programs need a minimum number enrolled before a program can run.

Return to top


reston10s

RESTON TENNIS STICKERS
Please support our fundraising efforts for our children’s scholarship fund. Purchase a $1 tennis bumper sticker for your car and you will help grow Reston Tennis and our scholarship fund. All proceeds go into the children’s scholarship fund. Please stop by the tennis office or call Rob for more information 703-435-6502.

Return to top


We have a great selection of the latest line of Wilson Racquets available. You now have the opportunity to sign out and demo any of the racquets for three days if you are interested in purchasing one or just seeing how the new line feels.

Also available are: tennis balls, dampers and grip tape. All at great prices!
Please call the tennis desk at 703-435-6502 for more information.

Return to top



Reston Association has partnered with USTA to become a Tennis Welcome Center, welcoming new players to the game.
We have a strong commitment to grow the game of tennis.

Our staff has been trained the USTA way, making tennis fun for all ages.

Please call the tennis desk for more information
703-435-6502 or e-mail tennis@reston.org

Return to top


In General

With 48 outdoor tennis courts, 26 lighted for night play, Reston Association offers one of the most extensive tennis programs in the Washington Metropolitan area.

RA offers Spring, Summer, and Fall tournaments ranging from USTA-sanctioned to friendly local round robins. The tennis program also features men’s, women’s, and children’s leagues, as well as adult, junior individual, and group lessons. Register for leagues, lessons, and tournaments at Reston Association, 1930 Isaac Newton Sq., or by calling 703-435-6502. Download a registration form by clicking here. A registration form can also be found on page 83 of the Reston Association AtoZ Programs Guide. General tennis information can be found on our web site as well as on the tennis court bulletin boards at each of the tennis complexes. All registrations must be mailed or dropped off. No faxes will be accepted.

Finding Tennis Partners:
Dial-A-Match
list will give you the names, level and availability of players along with their phone numbers. The list is updated once a month so if you would like to add your name to the list, fill out the tennis registration form or email tennis@reston.org
.

Tennis Committee
To call or e-mail a committee member with suggestions,
look them up by clicking here.

Information on Lessons & Leagues for Juniors & Adults

Tennis Tip of the Week and Tennis Trivia Contest

Suggestions Are Welcome:
The RA Tennis Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm and is always eager to receive comments and suggestions on how the tennis program might be improved.

Fax your suggestions to 703-435-6516 or mail them to:

Reston Association Tennis
1930 Isaac Newton Square
Reston, VA 20190-5093

or send an email to tennis@reston.org.

RTT Score Board & Schedules
http://www.restontennis.org

Tennis Ladder
http://www.tennisengine.com

USTA Tournament and Entry Forms to Download
http://www.usta.com

Return to top

tenlon.gif (36376 bytes)

Reston Association Court Rules

Usage

• RA members with their membership cards. (Guests must have
  a guest pass and be accompanied by a member).

• Players must place membership cards and guest passes in the
  holders inside the courts while playing.

• RA instructors are the ONLY persons permitted to give lessons
  on a fee-paying basis.

Reserving a Court

• Players must place their membership card and a racquet
  (or racquet cover) on the numbered hooks on the court side
  bulletin boards. Failure to display the racquet/cover and the
  membership card or key tag means the court is not reserved.

• Players reserving courts must remain court side while waiting
  to play.

• Players may not reserve a court while playing.

• RA may reserve courts for lessons, tournaments, league play
  and court rentals.

Priority of Play

• Court changes are made on the hour.

• Play is limited to one hour for singles and two hours for doubles
  when other people are waiting.

• Players who have used the court for a fraction of the hour must
  vacate on the hour when others are waiting to play.

Enforcement of the Rules

• RA court monitors and staff will enforce the rules of court play.

• Failure to adhere to these rules will result in loss of court privileges.

• Membership cards and guest passes are available at the RA tennis
  office, 1930 Isaac Newton Square, or from a court monitor.


Return to top

LIGHTED COURTS

The following 26 RA courts are lighted until 11 pm for night play:

  • Glade Clay Courts

  • Hook Road Courts

  • Lake Newport Courts

  • North Hills Clay Courts

  • Shadowood Courts

  • Autumnwood Courts

Click here for driving directions

Return to top

TENNIS COURT ADDRESSES

Click here to see RA map of facilities

Lake Newport Courts,
11452 Baron Cameron Ave.

Newbridge Courts,
11718 Golf Course Sq.

Shadowood Courts,
2201 Springwood Dr.

North Hills Courts,
1325 North Village Rd.

Hook Road Courts,
Fairway Dr./Hook Rd.

Autmnwood Courts,
11950 Walnut Branch Rd.

Barton Hill Tennis Courts,
Sunrise Valley Dr./Barton Hill Rd.

Colts Neck Tennis Courts,
Colts Neck Rd.

Glade Tennis Courts,
11550 Glade Dr.

Lake Anne Tennis Courts,
11301 North Shore Dr.

Newbridge Tennis Courts,
11718 Golf Course Sq.

North Shore Tennis Courts,
11515 North Shore Dr.

Upper Lakes Tennis Courts,
Upper Lakes Dr./Sunrise Valley Dr.

Uplands Tennis Courts,
11032 Ring Rd.

Return to top

TENNIS PRACTICE WALLS

  • Hook Road
  • Colts Neck
  • Lake Anne Park

Return to top

TENNIS BALL MACHINE RENTAL

Here’s your chance to practice what you have learned in class. We now have the ball machine available on a rental basis. You must leave a deposit and pick up the key at Reston Association in order to use the machine. Rental hours are Monday through Friday 9 am- 5 pm. Cost $15 per hour. For more information, please call 703-435-6502.

Return to top

TENNIS KEY TAGS

Great for easy identification and your convenience. Key Tags are available for $1. See a tennis court monitor or come to RA to purchase one.

Return to top

TENNIS LESSON GIFT CERTIFICATE

Tennis gift certificates are now available at the Reston Association
Tennis Office. Please call 703-435-6502 for more information.

Return to top

COMMUNITY COURT WATCH

We have some of the best community courts in the Northern Virginia area. We are calling on you to help keep our courts in tiptop condition. If you see a
broken net strap or a light out, please e-mail tennis@reston.org or call the tennis office at 703-435-6502.

RA TENNIS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

RA Tennis provides scholarships to Reston youth whose families have a demonstrated financial need (i.e. reside in subsidized housing or participate
in the school meal program.)

To learn more about the RA Tennis Scholarship program, call 703-435-4502.

Return to top

DESCRIPTION OF LEVELS

Beginners

Introduces serve, volley, forehand and backhand strokes; court positions and tennis terms.

Advanced Beginner

Review beginner’s strokes with emphasis on stroke execution. Introduces lob and overhead, scoring and rules. Students must know the basic strokes and forehand rallying.

Intermediate

For those wishing to perfect their strokes through drills with emphasis on consistency, singles and doubles strategy and match play.

Advanced

This course is designed for juniors and adults who wish to prepare for tournament play. Singles and doubles strategy for match play is taught.


Return to top

TENNIS RATINGS

Reston Association tennis professionals will give free ratings. Please call 703-435-6502 to arrange a convenient time. These are Reston ratings and apply for play in the Reston Team Tennis League for adults.

Return to top

TENNIS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Let one of our professionally