DC Tennis Re-stringing & Military Kids Charity Tournament

Charity Tennis - Featured Sponsor

We recommend Mains & Crosses as a stringer of choice in the Washington, DC area. Veteran-owned and run by a true tennis professional. It is a small family shop that does quick and quality work.

Another proud sponsor at this past weekend's Our Military Kids Charity Tennis Event. Thank you for your service! Congrats to everyone who participated in this great cause.

DC Tennis Racket Re-stringing
All weekend long, he was stringing rackets feverishly for only $16/racket. I tested the racket he applied "dynamic tension" upon and it is playing like a dream even a few days later.

Highly recommended tennis restringing service. Get our Tennis Bargains Discount for first time customers who refer us when making a reservation online to drop off your rackets. Be sure to like his Facebook Page.

Serving for our Troops - DC Charity Event 2014

Serving for Heroes Charity Open - DC Tennis Charity Event 2014 (July 19-20, 2014)

Tennis-Bargains.com a 2014 sponsor this DC tournament and charity drive.

We are very proud to support this great cause and the heroes they serve.

June 2013 with my doubles partner at the players' party in DC

The Charity raised over $3,400 for the Wounded Warriors Foundation in June.

Thanks to the fans, players, and donors who contributed to the players' party proceeds

Please support the Wounded Warrior Foundation
by making a donation here.

For more information and how to join the Charity Tournament:

• Event Flyer
• Tournament Facebook Page
• USTA Tennis Tournament Registration
  Reston, VA (July 19-20, 2014)

Message from the Tournament Director

Thank you again for your support in the Serving For Heroes Charity Open and, ultimately, in the Wounded Warrior Project.

- Wilson Paine

Serving for Heroes Charity Open - Wounded Warriors program

Serving for Heroes Charity Open

Update: Over $3,400 was raised for the Wound Warriors Charity from the Tournament and Fund Raising Efforts!
  

The Citi Open is a proud supporter of the inaugural Serving for Heroes Charity Open. Serving for Heroes Charity Open is a singles and doubles USTA-sanctioned tournament open to all USTA Members.

The Charity Party / Fundraiser will be held at June 15 (7-10pm) at Policy in DC!

Located at 1904 14th Street NW in Washington, DC - Policy will donate a portion of the proceeds from the event to the Wounded Warrior Project. Please bring your friends, and hope to see you there!

All proceeds from the tournament will go to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project-an organization committed to raising awareness and serving America's wounded service members.  

All players will receive tickets to Celebrating Our Heroes Day at the Citi Open
on Sunday, July 28 and will be recognized on court for their in the tournament.

Citi Open Tournament Tickets (Pro Tour)
in Washington, DC are on-sale now!

Saturday & Sunday, June 15-16, 2013 

   Georgetown University, McDonough Tennis Facility
4075 Canal Rd NW, Washington, DC

Click here for more info or to sign up to play! 

Special Dedication:
Tennis-Bargains would like to posthumously honor and dedicate this event to MAJ Jaimie Leonard, who attended graduate school at Georgetown University and was a big supporter of Fisher House foundation and Wounded Warrior programs.

Jaimie Leonard bravely gave her life in Afghanistan earlier this past week, in her service to our country

Tennis Industry Show with new tennis tools

Similar to the US Open TIA Tennis Show, we attended back in Aug 2012...at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tysons Corner, a Tennis Show was held for the tennis industry (2/18) here in the Washington DC area.

5th Set Tennis - New Product Demo and Nutrition Trade Show

UPDATE:
Yann Auzoux has just announced a 50% off price for his new tennis invention.

At the Tennis show, he was able to offer us a sneak preview of his latest self-invented tennis tool "Sweet Spotter" that he hopes to help tennis players of all skill levels improve their tennis strokes. He is also the star and creator of Prepping Like a Pro, which we featured a few months ago.

Stay tuned, check back with us at www.FifthSet.com and www.Tennis-Bargains.com for updates and possibly a sneak preview YouTube video demo of the product when it becomes available.

Olivia Ricchi (Nutrition Strategist), Dan Riser (Physio Guru), and Yann Auzoux (Tennis Pro) have worked together on videos to athletes of all sports keep healthy, get stronger, and play better tennis.

Olivia Ricchi (5th Set's Nutritionist)

Check out their Belt-Weigh challenge for more tips:
https://www.youtube.com/user/oliyanncorp

Olivia making one of her isAgenix Shakes!
I had the Chocolate one - yummy and top grade Whey Protein! :)

Nette Tennis - Stylish Sports Wear for Women

A lot of female tennis friends and students of mine have complained about this for years. So many tennis skirts and pants just do not have any pockets to hold balls!!

I guess they think it does not look feminine??

The result is that they have to buy a single plastic ball holder or ask their partner to hold the extra balls. The company Nette Tennis has many different compression shorts and clothing for women to store stuff while they are exercising, jogging, playing tennis, etc. Very cool!

Eleven - Venus Williams' Clothing Line + Women's Fashion

Tennis Karma with Zen Tennis Gear

Venus Williams - Eleven Clothing Line - Free Bags!

TrueStretch - juggle gym of stretching for adults

Although not at the Tennis Show - this product seen at TCCP (College Park, MD) makes for a great way to get lots of great stretching poses on one apparatus.

TrueStretch Chart

Nike Women's Breathe Free II - Close out sale

301-230-9195

Hurry! One Week Only! 10/19/12 - 10/28/12 Buy 1, Get 2nd  50% OFF!! Women's Nike Breathe Free II Nike has discontinued this shoe so come in and stock up! Hurry in, this special won't last long!! Priced at $109.99. *All other discounts or coupons can be applied. Including Groupons! *

One of Nike's best tennis shoes of all time: Nike's BF2

Highly recommended shoe that I have worn for years and now also available in other colors
(Hint: The women's sizes are usually one size larger; M 9 = W 10)

Link for $25 OFF $50 Groupon at TennisTopia

To activate the deal:
Look above where it says "DEAL HAS ENDED" - and you'll be able to PICK A DAY to redeem it with drop-down menu => [Select Mon or Tues or Wed or Thurs] and then checkout! You'll save $25 when you use it that day...excludes Babolat products*

See all our Tennis Coupons on our Facebook Fan Page

$50 OFF $100 at City Sports (Multiple Locations)

Groupon for $50 OFF $100 at City Sports

Limit 1 per person. Valid in-store only. Not valid when purchasing gift cards. Not valid on sale or clearance items. Not valid online.

Cannot be combined with other offers, promotions or rewards certificates. Must use promotional value in 1 visit. Certain vendor restrictions may apply.

Multiple locations

• Washington, DC
• Boston, MA
• Baltimore, MD
• New York, NY
• Philadelphia, PA
• Providence, RI
• Burlington, VT

Store includes a lot of shoes, tennis rackets, and winter jackets in their inventory! I recommend that you check with your local shop and see if they have the items you want.

Watching Tennis is more fun (plus cheaper) when you bring friends, family - 4-pack sale plus $25 back offer

How to get Citi Open Tickets 40% OFF - only about $36/ticket for the Finals!!

See our full Citi Open Coverage, previews and photos here!

Citi Open is now Washington DC's biggest tennis event for both ATP men and WTA women. It is also the next stop on the US Open Series, leading up to the US Open 2012 grand slam coming up next month.

Tickets at the box office this week (July 30-Aug 5) are priced $45-$55/ticket.

Tennis-Bargains can help you get them down to $31-$36 for any session you want; plus you can even get $25 back with one tweet* (exp 9/30)!

Citi Open Ticket Prices

Session#	Box Seats	Reserved Seats	4-Pack Seats
3-6	$70	$45	$31
7-9	$75	$50	$33
10	$80	$55	$36

Triple Play Tips for Savings is like "A-B-C"

A) Activate: *Get $25 off $75* promo deal - use Twitter or Facebook (offers exp 9/30*)
B) Buy in Bulk: save 40% on "4-pack" of tickets - Ticketmaster Link (see below)
C) get Credit back: for selling off unused tickets - TicketExchange Link for Fans

Step-by-Step Instructions for Discounted Tickets

1. Go to the Ticketmaster Citi Open Page
2. Select the Session / Date you want
   (ex: Session 3 is first round, Session 10 is the Final)
3. Under Ticket Options,
   Check the "Me+3 4-Pack Offer" check-box ONLY
4. Continue selecting 4 Seats total
   Note: yes they are nosebleed seats but if you are planning to see only non-stadium matches, it's not a problem. It's "first come first serve" seating on the Grandstand and all other side courts.
5. Make sure you activated your Ticketmaster Deal and get a confirmation for $25 credit email
6. Congrats, you just saved over 40% on your tennis tickets! Your buddies will thank you =)

Sell Extra Tickets - use credit to get other sessions or future tickets

**Don't let your unused tickets go to waste!** - Another fan is probably looking for one, especially on sold-out days.

• Did you know you can set your own price for re-sell on any online tickets you buy on TicketExchange? Tickets are bought and sold cheaply here every day, but not many people know it even exists.
• Other fans may post up their extra tickets for a great deal that you may want to attend.

Check current Citi Open Ticket buy/sell prices here

Discount Days

• Mon, July 30 is 2-for-1 USTA Members Day
• Sat, Aug 4 is Military Appreciation Day - Free entry for all active duty and retired members, family. Plus our heroes get free 2-for-1 tickets, any day of the week.
• See all special events days here.

Extra Bonus and Tips

If you followed my advice and still have that 50% Off Ticketmaster Gift Card we announced previously, you can save even more! It was a $100 TM gift card you could buy for $50.

For food choices at Citi Open

I recommend the Basil Chicken entree at the Thai place. Most of the staff are pretty friendly and seems like the business place in the food court area. Gets busy around lunch/dinner, so try to go early and get a place to sit!

Legg Mason = Citi Open 2012 ATP 500 and WTA Event in DC

Get Tickets here! Family 4-packs less than $35/ticket

2012 Citi Open, an ATP World Tour 500 and WTA International Level Event (formerly the Legg Mason Tennis Classic in Washington, DC) to be played Saturday, July 28 - Sunday, August 5.

Tennis-Bargains Tip
Check out the opening weekend July 28-29 and watch many of the players on the practice courts surrounding the stadium. Tickets are usually as low as $10 which you can use to go to any outside courts (plus watch qualifying round action on center court).

This year it will be its first-ever combined Men's and Women's event so there will be plenty of photo-opts and autographs from the players. For Sunday, July 29, LivingSocial is also doing a deal to include a backstage tour of the facilities for $25.
Tickets also allow you to watch all other side court matches including the all-new "Grandstand" court on a first come, first serve basis. Arrive early and get a front row seat!

10% OFF Prefered Citi Card Owner code for Ticketmaster: 546616 for individual tickets. Also save big, by getting a Family 4-pack for ~$35/ticket (save $10-$20)!


National Parks Recreation Family Day
Saturday, July 28
Gates open at 9am

Families (up to six persons with a minimum of one child under 18 years of age) will be admitted for FREE at this year’s National Parks Recreation Family Day! The first 3,000 people to attend will receive a free reserved seat ticket and lunch voucher courtesy of Guest Services, Inc. at the North Gate.


2-for 1 Bonus:

USTA Member Appreciation Day is July 30. Get Tickets Here!
USTA Members who show their USTA card will receive a 2-for-1 ticket discount with their reserved ticket. Get your special USTA membership here!

Volunteers - free tickets, get close to the action. Help wanted at the event: http://www.citiopentennis.com/volunteers

Military Members Discount

All active duty and retired military members and families will receive a 2-for-1 discount (limit four [4] free tickets per person) on reserved tickets throughout the entire week of the tournament (redeemable at the box office).

Individual Session Pricing:

Session #	Box Seats	Reserved Seats
1	$20	$10
2	$45	$20
3-6	$70	$45
7-9	$75	$50
10	$80	$55

Reserved Seats 

Reserved Seats are available for purchase during the Citi Open Presale with an exclusive offer for Citi Credit cardmembers to purchase single-session tickets in rows A & B, which are typically reserved for weeklong packages.

Please visit the Citi Open Ticketmaster page to purchase your Reserved Seats today.

Tennis Center at College Park - Free Trial Pass, Lesson Offer

Complimentary 1-week free membership trial, free lesson at TCCP in June. Less than 19 Free Passes Left!

Tennis Center at College Park

5200 Paint Branch Parkway
College Park, MD 20740
Telephone: 301-779-8000

Site of the US Open National Playoff (Mid-Atlantic Wild Card) on June 2-5!
Great chance to see some amazing tennis for free here in the DC area!


They also have a terrific summer camp program for kids with 20% off.

Free Trial Membership - Terms and Conditions

• Valid for first time users of the TCCP facility ONLY
• Only one individual adult membership per person
• This exclusive offer from Tennis-Bargains.com is limited to only the first 25 sign ups

Benefits included with Trial Membership:

• Free indoor and outdoor court time (must schedule in advance)
• Participate in one complimentary group clinic
  
  
• Use of the gym and locker room
• Schedule and purchase lessons at non-member prices

Free Trial Sign Up Form

You will be emailed a Free Trial Pass; please print and present it at the front desk. Valid for use on any consecutive seven days between June 1 - June 30!

Tennis Center at College Park Facilities include an exceptional 28 court campus

• 13 indoor tennis courts (8 hard, 5 Har-Tru clay)
• 15 outdoor tennis courts (9 hard, 4 Har-Tru clay, 2 red clay)
• Running track
• Fitness center/ weight room
• Clubhouse with retail shop

Fill out my online form.

20% OFF Kids Tennis Summer Camp at TCCP (College Park, MD)

2012 Tennis Summer Camps (at College Park, MD) Map | Website | Registration & Information |
Reviews | Camp Video | Email for Info

Tennis-Bargains Exclusive Offer:

Register here for our 20% OFF Discount Form (Below)

*Valid for First Time Enrollments Only*

Pick from any type of camp:
June 11 - 15 OR August 20 - 24

Update: See Videos from the 2012 JTCC Summer Camps

• Mats Wilander and Pam Shriver Mentoring JTCC Players
• JTCC Training - Professional Coaches 2012 Summer
• Dennis Kudla - (ATP Player, Former JTCC Alumni) Training Session and Interview

Three Types of Tennis Camps to choose from:

1) Tennis Fitness and Crafts Camp (For All Levels)

  For kids ages 5-14, the TFCs program is a great way to learn tennis, experience the sights and sounds of our nation’s capital, have fun with arts and crafts, cool off with some swimming in the summer sun, and most importantly, develop lasting friendships while having a fantastic summer! (Tennis in the morning and off-court activities in the afternoon)

2) Baseline Boot Camp (For Beginners and Intermediates)

  For kids ages 5-14, the BBC program is a great way for beginner and intermediate players to further develop their game. Students will learn proper grips, swing patterns, and rules of the game. Coaches will emphasize proper footwork, and competitive play is introduced. (Full day of tennis)

3) Advanced Tournament Training Camp (For Experienced Players)

  Training will focus on tennis specific fitness, on court drills, and match play. It is the ideal camp for players looking to take their game to the next level. Coaches will emphasize footwork and agility, decision making skills, and competitive play. (Full day of tennis)

Summer Camp spaces are filling up fast, so please register ASAP
 to take advantage of this 20% off deal!

Sign up for our 20% OFF Discount Offer

Fill out the online form.

Sat, Feb 11: DC Indoor Tennis Party - $25/person

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What: Indoor tennis party (8 courts of doubles). Food and drinks are included in the viewing lounge area with big screen TV's

When: Saturday Feb 11, 2012 (7pm - Midnight)

Where: Arlington YMCA Tennis club (3400 North 13th Street Arlington, VA 22201)

Cost: $25 for members and non-members (No Club Fees!)

RSVP: Spaces are limited to 70 spots - only about 20 left as of 2/7, so please RSVP @ 703-522-1700.

Please mention your playing level and "Tennis-Bargains" when you sign up.

Legg Mason 2011 Ticket Specials!

Legg Mason Tennis Classic - ATP 500 Event - Washington, DC

National Parks Recreation Family Day Saturday, July 30 Gates open at 9am Families (up to six persons with a minimum of one child under 18 years of age) will be admitted for FREE at this year's National Parks Recreation Family Day! The first 3,000 people to sign up at the following registration link will receive a free reserved seat ticket and lunch voucher courtesy of Guest Services, Inc. Tickets and food vouchers will be available for pick up on-site on Saturday, July 30 at the North Gate. Registration will close once we reach capacity! The day will feature exciting activities and entertainment including moon bounces, games, face painters and local team mascots as well as the 2nd annual pet adoption to help The Washington Animal Rescue League find homes for loving cats and dogs. Military Appreciation Day          Sunday, July 31 Gates open at 9am Members of the military who present their military ID at the box office will receive complimentary tickets (limit four [4] free tickets per person) for Sunday's session! The day's activities will include a Military Enlistment ceremony, Honor Guard and Color Guard, in addition to a flag unfurling and physical fitness competitions. In advance of the tournament, Military Appreciation Day partner, the USO Metro, will be distributing tickets at various tickets for military personnel. Check back on our website soon for specific distribution dates and locations.    USTA Member Appreciation Day Monday, August 1 Gates open at 3pm USTA members who present their membership card at the box office will receive a 2-for-1 discount (limit four [4] free tickets per person) on reserved tickets for the Monday, August 1 session.

Review of the Top DC Indoor Tennis Clubs - Haines Point

East Potomac Tennis Club (EPTC) - Haines Point, DC

East Potomac Tennis Center - Washington DC Location (1st exit off I-395N): Map and Info

• 4 Indoor courts under bubble = Good
• 9 outdoor hard courts - Very Good
• Har Tru Clay courts - Below Average

East Potomac Tennis Club
1st Annual Club Championship
Men's Open Singles (Winner and Finalist)

Facility = B+
Stays fairly warm inside the bubble which has a sealed revolving door to get in. Even though this place has been around for a while, it is still in a very popular, centralized location near the border of VA/DC.

With some of the felt and dust accumulating inside, it could use a good vacuum!

There is usually enough parking outside but it is a short walk/run from the parking lot to get inside. If there is an event happening, you may have to find street parking.

2016 Update:
Brand new 9 hard door courts resurfaced! Blue and solid bounce (no cracks). The clay courts are still dusty deserts though, but barring that, this is a GREAT place to play.

The 1st Annual Club Championship was held here over 9/10/16-9/11/16. I was Men's Singles Champion against a tough opponent.

Staff = A

I've had a couple group lessons here before and the pros are not bad, although it can be on the expensive side if you want private lessons from them ($70/hr).  Here is a list of their lessons offerings and price list but if you can organize a small group, they usually have discounts. It's $30/hr for drop-in lessons.

I'd recommend Scott for any kids tennis. He's a very mellow guy and was the former director over at Hilton Head, SC. He has a great sense of tennis history and event management.

Cost = B

Update: The prices have gone up from popularity* Now they hover around $40 per hour (peak and non-peak). About average for the DC area. However, you do NOT need to join a membership program. Therefore, for the infrequent player, this makes for a great choice.

Availability = C

It can be hard to reserve your own court time as this place can be quite busy in the winter. But usually, if you call a week ahead, during a non-booked slot, you can usually get in.

Just remember that you have to pre-pay over the phone if you are not a member, so make sure you and your partner coordinate ahead of time and have a credit card ready. Still no online booking yet!

Overall = B

If you live close to Haines Point and can book ahead of time, this place is a great bargain!

How we rate DC's Tennis Facilities and Clubs

A lot of people have been asking about good deals for indoor tennis courts, and as promised, I will begin writing reviews of local clubs as a "tennis critic".For starters, here is a good listing of tennis clubs with indoor facilities in the DC metro area (VA/MD/DC).

Please note, I will only review the DC indoor tennis clubs that I have personally attended and can provide my assessment of the following categories on a scale from [A] excellent to [E] fail.

I've compiled some more tips on playing Indoor Tennis this winter. Subscribe below for more info and updates!


Tennis-Bargains deals and promo codes for tennis. Around major holiday and events, we will update you with any Indoor Tennis Parties near your zip code!

For my calculations, I will estimate that the average tennis player will want to play once every week during the winter and will bring 1 friend (guest) to split the costs. I'll let you know if their membership is worth it for frequent players (2-3 times/week in the winter).

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1) Facility - How are the courts? How is the lighting? Is everything clean, well maintained?
2) Staff - How experienced are the average pros teaching there? Are the staff friendly toward you and new non-member guests?
3) Cost - How inexpensive is it to get a membership and court time to play?  (1 = $50/hr/person to 5 = $10/hr/person)
4) Availability - Can you get the court you want when you want it? (1 = Call in a week ahead, 5 = Almost always a court available)
5) Overall - Considering all factors, would you join/play here if you lived close by or go somewhere else?
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WTT Smash Hits in DC (11/15): Agassi, Graf, Kournikova, Blake, Navratilova (Promo Code)

The match will be held at American University in DC. It is for a great cause - supporting local AIDS charities.

Tennis-Bargain Tip:
When ordering tickets, use the Promo Code: USTA to get 5% off your order!

DC Tennis Party - Fridays @ Arlington Y (7-11pm) ~$23

DC Indoor Tennis Party - Arlington Y (7-11pm) $23-30

What: Indoor tennis party (up to 8 courts of doubles) with snacks/drinks included
When: Every Friday Night
Where: Arlington YMCA Tennis club (3400 North 13th Street Arlington, VA 22201)
Cost: $23 for members, $30 for non-members
RSVP: Spaces are limited, so RSVP @ 703-522-1700

Mention you saw this reference from Tennis Bargains and your playing level to be matched accordingly.


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