Ball Machine

A ball machine is available for adult member use and youth age 15 and over.  Younger children may use accompanied by an adult.  The machine is to be used on court 4 only.

Please contact Lauren King for a quick tutorial on the care and use of the machine before first use.

Outside Coaches

The SARC Tennis Committee has considered the needs and allowance for growth of the tennis program and determined that tennis coaches who are not affiliated with SARC will be allowed to conduct private/semi-private lessons on the SARC property under the following conditions:

1. All members desiring the services of an outside coach shall identify the coach to the Tennis Coordinator in writing and undertake to guide the coach through this process.
2. Prior to teaching any lessons at SARC, all outside coaches wishing to provide lessons at SARC must submit certificates of insurance demonstrating existing insurance coverage for general liability, molestation and, where appropriate, workers compensation to the Tennis Coordinator which, in turn, will be given to SARC board President. The insurance certificates shall name “The Springdale Recreation Club, Inc.” as an additional insured and shall not be subject to cancellation without thirty (30) days’ written notice to SARC. SARC’s physical address is 9001 Leesville Road, Raleigh, NC 27613.
3. In addition, all outside coaches wishing to provide lessons at SARC must submit a copy of their driver’s license and provide their social security number and current address to the Tennis Coordinator to permit the performance of a background check. The SARC board will complete the review the documents and complete the background check as promptly as possible. Once approved and on record, this information will remain active for up to one year by SARC provided all insurance coverage remains in place. SARC reserves the right to terminate the permissions granted through this process at any time for any or no reason.
4. Once the above steps are complete, either the sponsoring member(s) or the outside coach shall communicate a desired lesson time with the SARC Tennis Chair, and receive an acknowledgment from same, at least 24 hours in advance of requested lesson time.
5. SARC sponsored events (socials, lessons, team matches, tournaments and calendar events) have court priority.
6. Reservations for courts will follow the established process. Any open recreation court can be utilized following the sign-in process by member.
7. Outside lessons are limited to no more than four (4) people (including guests according to guest policy) and can use no more than one tennis court.
8. The outside coach (or member) shall pay a $10 fee per hour for each lesson. The sponsoring member(s) is/are responsible for this requirement. Payment may be made in advance and given to the Tennis Coordinator or submitted at time of lesson by placing in the mail slot at the Pro Shop.
9. Outside coaches shall be escorted on and off the SARC premises by their sponsoring member(s) and shall not remain on the premises without their sponsoring member(s).
10. Outside coaches will need to supply all necessary equipment for their lessons and clean-up after each lesson.
11. By requesting permission to provide lessons at SARC, all outside coaches acknowledge and agree that they will not solicit or advertise their services, products or gear to others while on SARC’s premises.
12. Outside coaches wishing to establish a more formal relationship at SARC will need to coordinate with the SARC Head Tennis Pro and Tennis Coordinator.