Frequently Asked Questions

How do I sign up for Programs?

Adult Programs:

  1. Download the “Court Reserve” app and create a profile.
  2. Input “Balboa Tennis Club” as your desired facility.
  3. Sign up for the desired programs.

Junior Program:

  1. Go to the Junior Clinics list and select the right one for your child.
  2. Create an account using the following link: Court Reserve Junior Program.
  3. Follow the instructions on the website.
  4. Make sure to create the account under the parent’s name.
  5. Add billing information.
  6. Add the name of your child(ren). This will ensure they are signed up under their names instead of the parent’s name.
  7. Please add an email you check daily for important reminders or updates of our program.

What if I need to cancel class?

Do I need a membership to take clinics and lessons?

The Court Reserve app is where you would cancel a class you have signed up for. Cancel more than 24 hours in advance of your session for a refund to your Court Reserve account. Within 24 hours, you can:

  • Send someone in your place of the appropriate level
  • Contact Director of Adult Tennis Matt Previdi at mattbalboatennis@gmail.com so he can attempt to get someone in off the waitlist

No membership is required to participate in our lessons and clinics. HJK Ventures and Balboa Tennis Club are separate entities, and our programs and clinics are the same price regardless of membership at the club.

Why are the programs so hard to get into? How do I know if I got in?

You will receive a notification email, but the best way to check is through the app.

What is the cancellation policy for Junior program and Junior summer camp?

Junior Program:

  • Session Enrollments
  • Each player registered for a full junior session receives one (1) makeup class per session.
  • Contact Head of Junior Development Maribeth Rivera at (858)283-6217 to schedule your makeup.
  • Drop-In Registrations
  • Cancellations made more than 24 hours in advance receive a full account credit.
  • No credits are available for cancellations within 24 hours.

Junior Summer Camps

  • 14+ days before camp: 100% refund
  • 7–13 days before camp: 50% refund
  • Less than 7 days before camp: No refunds

For all junior clinic and summer camp questions, please contact Head of Junior Development Maribeth Rivera at (858)283-6217.

How do I book the ball machine?

  • You may book the ball machine through the Court Reserve app between the hours of 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM daily. For booking outside of those times, you will need to reach out to Director Hiromi Sasano directly at 619-318-6002.

How to operate the ball machine

  • The ball machines are in the large green equipment shed behind court 4.
  • Bring the ball machine out of the shed and place it on the court assigned to your reservation.
  • Plug the ball machine into the outlets located near the players benches for your court.
  • Power on the ball machine.
  • Adjust the ball speed, ball height level and ball oscillation
  • Use only the pink balls. Do not mix with the green balls please.
  • Once done, pick up all the balls, place them in the ball machine and put the ball machine back in the equipment shed.

Rain Policy

For juniors, if rain starts after 30 minutes of class, we do not reimburse money.

For questions regarding adult clinics and programs, email Director of Adult Programs Matt Previdi at mattbalboatennis@gmail.com.

For questions regarding junior clinics and programs, email the Head of the Junior program Maribeth Rivera at maribethbalboatennis@gmail.com.

For information about private lessons, booking the ball machine, employment, or other general inquiries, email Director of Tennis Hiromi Sasano at hiromi@hjksandiegotennis.com.