FAQs

• What does BRCC offer?

BRCC is a tennis club with 5 Hur-Tru courts, and  3 Asphalt courts and  2  Red American Clay courts.  We just added a junior olympic size pool with slide, water futures and kiddie pool. Our 10,500 square foot club house offers two (2) racquetball courts, fitness center, sauna room, men and women's locker rooms, pro-shop, child watch service, lounge with fire place,  and Chiropractic care.   We will be offering swim lessons and swim teams starting summer of 2009.  We offer complete tennis programs for all skill levels, including league play for adults and juniors. We will also offer fitness personal training services thru our certified personal trainers.   

• What is your club hours?

            We are open Monday thru Friday 6am-10pm.  Saturday and Sunday 7am-7pm.

             Summer time the Saturday hours is extended to 9pm.

•  Who owns Blakeney Racquet Club?

            BRCC is owned and operated by BERHE TENNIS INC which is family owned business

            that has been around Charlotte area since 1999. We opened Blakeney Racquet Club May, 2008.

• Do you allow court reservation?

            Yes, we allow court reservation 24hr in advance.  You can reserve a court by phone or email. 

            We allow 90 minutes for tennis and 1hr for   

             Racquetball courts, if a member is waiting. 

•  Do you have to be a member to attend classes?

Yes, all services offered at Blakeney requires membership, and we do offer several types of membership to reach individual interests.  Our goal is to cater our members with 'Class A' customer service care.

• What is the youngest age you take for tennis classes?

The youngest age we take for tennis classes is four (4) and at times, depending on the child's maturity and physical condition.  

• What is your guest policy?

A member could invite each guest up to four (4) times a year for a $5/ Guest Fee.  We have more passes for out of town guests. 

• Is the membership an investment?

The membership is not an investment and the joining fee is non-refundable.  We don’t require a long-term contract; however, you will need to let the club know your termination by giving a one month notice. 

•  I have courts in my neighborhood,  why should I join a club?

Joining a club will give you an option to play on different types of courts.  Organized classes and league play. You will find many partners to play with, and most of all you will a get a chance to work on your game with our certified instructors. 

• How many members do you currently have and at what point do you cap memberships?

We currently have sold over 315 memberships. We plan to sell 450 tennis memberships, 100 fitness membership and 100 Racquetball memberships.  We also plan to sell pool memberships in our future plans.  Tennis membership includes pool membership.  Racquetball and Fitness members will have the option to upgrade/add other amenities to their membership.

•  Is your staff qualified to teach all levels?

Our Tennis staff  and Fitness staff is fully certified and able to teach all skill levels and ages. 

• What kind of members do you have at Blakeney?

We have very diverse members at Blakeney, coming from different states and areas of the world, including Ghana, Turkey, Czech Republic, Columbia, Venezuela, Russia, Ukraine, Ethiopia, and Canada.

•  What skill levels to you have at Blakeney?

 We have players ranging from Beginner 1.0 to Advanced 5.5 skills levels at Blakeney.

• Do you have Social Events?

Yes, we have several social free events including Men’s Nights, Ladies' Nights, Adult Friday,  Round Robin Night.  The first Friday of every month is Pizza Night. 

• Which league play do you offer at Blakeney?

We currently offer USA League Play, USA Team Tennis for Juniors, Queen City League and Inter club League.

• Do you offer Ladder Play among your members?

Yes, we do play Tennis and Racquetball singles challenge ladder play.  You play on your own time and day.  Play is set by challenging anyone 3 spots ahead of your ranking.