sunset over the 9 courts at SHBR

Racket vs. Racquet

The spelling racket is the typical way to spell the device used in net games like tennis. The alternative spelling is racquet. Racquet is more commonly used in sports such as squash and racketball. Even though most websites will tell you that racket is the correct spelling, the USTA consistently uses the spelling racquet.

On The Courts

SHBR has nine tennis courts available for year-round play by members and their guests.  In addition, we offer youth and adult teams, camps, and lessons and a community of fun, devoted tennis players who are always looking for new opponents.

During the Memorial Day through Labor Day pool season, tennis players and guests must enter through the main club entrance. Regular guest fees apply. Equity members are also able to obtain access year round by obtaining the access code from tennis@shbr.org. This enables year-round access to the tennis courts – all those beautiful spring and fall months, or even a few random winter days if you are lucky.

Please keep in mind that the weather policy applies to the whole club: when the lifeguards hear thunder or otherwise clear the pool area, all tennis play must cease immediately and players must leave the premises. When the pool is not open, players also must leave the courts if thunder or lightning is evident.

SHBR’s Tennis Pro is Jeff Tucker of Advantage Tennis.  Coach Jeff has been operating tennis lessons in Northern Virginia for years and we look forward to his contributions to the tennis program at SHBR.

SHBR Annual Club Tournament

We will be running the annual club tournament featuring draws for all interested SHBR members at various playing levels.  There will draws in each of the following divisions: Under 14, Men’s Singles (15 years old & over), Women’s Singles (15 years old & over), and Open Doubles.

More on this as the date approaches.

Adult Mixers

We are working on our schedule of great events for the new season, please check back soon for more details!

Click here for more information on the adult and junior tennis teams.