Prince's Court
 



    



    



    



    



    



    



Welcome to Prince's Court, the first court tennis court built from scratch inthe United States since World War I. It is one of only ten courts in the UnitedStates and about 40 to 45 throughout the world. This elite game is known to less than 10,000 people in the entire world, yet it is one of the oldest and most prestigious of all sporting activities.

If you are new to the game, please visit our links to learn about historyand rules of this ancient game. In brief, it is the predecessor of tennis as most Americans know it and has been played in more or less its present form for over 1000 years.

For membership information, please call head pro Ivan Ronaldson at 703-556-8801.

Call 703-556-8801 to arrange a private Free Introductory Lesson.


    Upcoming Club Events:
  • Wednesday June 11th at 7PM
    - Prince's Court is proud to host:
    World Champion Robert Fahey (AUS) vs World#2 Camden Riviere (USA)
    Tickets (incl. Beer/Wine/Hors D'oeuvres):
    • Dedans seats - Price to be decided soon.
    • Bar stools (Back row of Dedans) - $80
    • Roaming (incl.Glass main-wall/side gallery) seats - $35
    • Roaming tickets for non-members (member's guests) - ONLY $10

    Please bring your friends. However interested they may be in Court Tennis, watching the two best players on the planet will be a fantastic experience. We will also be offering them a free lesson and a month's free membership.
    For those that have friends coming, the court will be booked from 6pm till 7pm so the professionals can explain the rules to your guests and get them on court if they'd like to have a hit.
    Camden Riviere (left-handed) will be available to give lessons/clinics during the afternoon. (Contact the Pro shop for details)
    Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. Call proshop at 703-556-8801 !


    CLUB NEWS: 2008 Princess Cup Result
  • 04/27/2008: Pat Homer and Christine Donovan clinched the final of the Princess Cup 10/9 against Beth Curren and Anne Partlett. It went all the way to 40 all match point. 1st to 8 game set matches scheduled to last 40 minutes each lasted on average 1hr 10mins each because the rests lasted so long. Ladies doubles at Prince's Court has improved dramatically in 2008.
    - report by Ivan Ronaldson


    2008 Cherry Blossom Results:
  • Blue Division: Charlotte Grassi/Josh Greene def. Pat Homer/Christine Donovan 4/6, 6/2, 6/4.
  • White Division: Hanif Moledina/Jean-Pierre Lombard def. Fred Gumbinner/Ted Martin 6/0, 4/6, 6/4.
  • Red Division: Frank Oliveira/Jen Winthrop def. Stephen Sears/Randall Roe 6/1, 6/3.
  • Gold Division: Michael Do/Ryan Carey def. Bill Barker/Sanford Jewett 6/5, 5/6, 6/5.



    Upcoming USCTA Events:

  • June 2-8, 2008
    Event: US Professional Singles (Schochet Cup)
    Location: Newport

  • June 20-22, 2008
    Event: Newport Handicap Doubles - Doubles round robin for pros & amateurs in multiple levels.
    Location: Newport

  • July 18-20, 2008
    Event: Velvet Rope - Invitational doubles for players age 21-40.
    Location: Newport

  • August 14-17, 2008
    Event: Pell Cup - Multiple levels of pro & amateur doubles
    Location: Newport

  • October 11-13, 2008
    Event: Lieb Cup -
    Location: Newport USCTA Amateur Junior (21 & under) Doubles Champ.
    Location: Aiken

Prince's Court Turns Ten:

Over seventy members, friends, and founders celebrated Prince's Court's tenth birthday on September 22, 2007, and enjoyed an on-court dinner par excellence. With the overhead lights turned out, candlelight glowed from linen-draped tables spread throughout the receiving end. A wonderful buffet was presented on tables stretching the length of the ball trough (the net having been removed for the evening). For those who traveled upcourt, bartenders served from the dedans, and comfortable seating arrangements graced chase six, a yard worse, and second gallery. Festive light strands lined the galleries, and partygoers greeted and chatted with both old and new friends. After drinks and a fine meal, the gentle ring of stemmed glassware hushed the crowd for remarks from founders Haven Pell, Fred Prince, and Temple Grassi, president John Motz, current and former professionals Phil Shannon and Will Simonds, and player Bradley Allen. All the speakers further enlivened the event, recounted highlights of our past, expressed their thankfulness, and shared their vision of Prince's Court's bright future.

For an organization merely 10 years old, it was a very adult evening. There were no damages to the court, and no unsupervised penthouse runs. Isn't that the definition of success for a typical 10 year-old's birthday party?
Click here to see photos


For membership information, please call
our club head professional Ivan Ronaldson at 703-556-8801.





Prince's Court
The International Tennis Club Of Washington
1800 Old Meadow Road, McLean, Virginia 22102
703-556-8801 - email us