Joining HTC starts with a trial session* — a great way to meet our community, see if our format fits your playing style, and ask any questions before signing up.

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Here’s how it works:
 

1. Contact us to schedule your free trial
   Trial sessions are held on Fridays only. Email us or fill out our trial session request form here, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible with availability and details.

2. Attend your trial session
   Meet our members, play some tennis, and experience what makes HTC special.

3. Ready to join?
   After your trial, a board member will walk you through the sign-up process. Please do not pay any fees before your trial is complete and approved.

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*A note on experience level

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HTC is a nonprofit, volunteer-run social club, and due to Houston Parks and Recreation regulations, we're not permitted to offer lessons or clinics on public courts. Because of that, we ask that everyone joining us — including beginners — already have enough tennis experience to rally, serve, and play a full match comfortably, so that every session stays fun and competitive for the whole group.

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We know this means we can't always say yes right away, and we wish we could welcome everyone from day one. If you're brand new to tennis, we'd recommend starting with the Houston Tennis Association (HTA), who offer clinics and lessons to help you build those fundamentals. Once you've got some match play under your belt, we'd love to have you out for a trial session with us!​
 

Tennis is a sport you spend a lifetime climbing — there's always more to learn, no matter your level. So take your time, enjoy the process, and don't rush it. When you're ready, we'd love to have you out for a trial session with us.