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FAQs

General

How does it work if I'm a member and I bring a non-member? What is the breakdown in costs?

Non-members are welcome to play at all of our clubs. They’ll be charged the non-member rate for their portion of the court, while you will pay the membership rate for your share. 

Do you offer free parking?

Roosevelt Island Racquet Club and New York Tennis Club offer free parking and Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club offers parking for a reduced price.

If I buy a membership, does that mean I don't have to pay court fees?

You’ll still have to pay for your court but at an exclusive membership price.

All Roosevelt Island Racquet Club members have free court time in the summer – 1 hour singles, one hour doubles per day. Passport allows for unlimited free play in the summer (summer passport excluded).

Can I book a court even if I'm not a member?

You can book a court in a limited time window! At Roosevelt it’s 2 days in advance and at Manhattan Plaza it’s 24 hours in advance.

Does it cost anything to do an evaluation?

No. We offer complimentary 15 minute evaluations at the Roosevelt Island Racquet Club.

How often do you offer adult quickstart beginner classes?

Our beginner classes run for 6 weeks with two weeks of makeup classes – generally they’ll run every two months.

Can I demo a racquet at your club?

We do have a few available to borrow and can recommend some great one’s if you’re looking to purchase.

Do you have a pro shop?

We have a small shop at the moment with hopes to expand very soon! Keep an eye out!

How much does it cost to play at our club?

Court time varies depending on what time and location you’re seeking. There are also different types of programs with different price ranges.

What are your rates & court times?

MPRC Rates – Click Here
NYTC Rates – Click Here
RIRC Rates – Click Here

Court time varies depending on time and location.

What are your hours?

7am to 11pm

Do you have a dress code?

We do not but ask that you wear appropriate clothing to play tennis. That means no spikes on shoes for clay courts.

Are you affiliated with sportspark?

We are not

Do you have pickleball, squash, racquetball...?

For now, we’re offering tennis and an amazing summer camp experience for kids. No other racquet sports.

Do you offer Stringing services?

We do it at all our locations!

Are you open on holidays?

We are mostly open on holidays.

Do you have family memberships?

Yes! Click Here to visit or Membership page.

Do you need to be a member to book a court?

You do not need to be a member to book a court, however, members get special booking privileges and a lower cost per court.

How does membership work?

Membership grants you special booking privileges and lower cost of court time and programming. Additionally, you’ll get special membership perks depending on which club you choose to join.

Where are you located?

We have one club in midtown west, one on Roosevelt Island, and one in the Bronx by the Throgs Neck bridge. We also have several youth satellite locations scattered around the City.

Do I need special shoes?

General athletic shoes will work. Please avoid sneakers with spikes for clay courts.

Do I have to pay the membership fee all at once or can I pay monthly?

You can choose to pay all at once or in monthly installments.

Do I have to pay for the entire year if I am going to be gone for the summer?

Yes, membership is 12 months.

How many courts do you have?

We have a total of 23 courts across NYC. 5 at Manhattan Plaza, 12 at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club, and 6 at New York Tennis Club.

Does the bubble ever come down?

Manhattan Plaza and Roosevelt are up all year round. New York Tennis Club comes down for the summertime.

Junior Programs

What do I need to bring?

Please wear clothes that are comfortable for movement. Also please bring a water bottle and your child’s racquet

Do I need a racquet?

We provide and sell racquets for children who do not have their own. We recommend that a child has their own racquet for consistency between each class.

Can I do a trial class?

Yes, we offer trial classes, please contact the Red Ball office to sign up.

What is the make-up policy?

Make-ups are not guaranteed but we do our best to offer 2 make-ups a semester. Make-ups can be taken at any of our locations provided there is space.

Is there transportation?

Yes! Starting this season, we’re offering transportation from the Upper East Side and Long Island City to the Roosevelt Island Racquet Club for our junior players. 

What if I know I am going to miss x amount of classes, can I still sign-up?

We can prorate a semester based on classes your child will be able to attend.

Camps

Is lunch provided?

Yes, a tasty lunch is provided for a full day of camp

Is there transportation?

We offer transportation from MPRC to RIRC and back. We also offer supervised transportation to and from the tram, and ferry in LIC.
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