Policies

Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement

I certify that I am in good health and physical condition in order to participate in all tennis and pickleball activities, and that it is my sole responsibility to make this determination, and I have determined that I am sufficiently fit and healthy to participate in these activities.  I also understand that there are inherent risks associated with these activities including but not limited to the risk of serious bodily injury and death caused by my own actions or inactions or the actions or inactions of others participating in these activities, or the risk of heat exhaustion and other environmental and climate conditions.  I voluntarily and knowingly accept and assume all risks associated with my participation in these activities and release and waive any and all claims, of any nature or kind whatsoever, arising out of my participation in these activities, against First Serve Tennis, including all their respective officers, employees, contractors, agents and representatives.  I further agree to save and hold harmless and indemnify First Serve Tennis and Montclair Beach Club from all liability, loss, costs, claims or damages of any nature or kind whatsoever that may be asserted against them arising out of my participation in these activities, including all attorneys’ fees that they may incur in the event of any claims that may be asserted against them.

Weather 

In the event of a rain or heat cancellation, we will contact you immediately via email once the decision is made. If you haven’t heard from us, then the clinic is on. In the event of a full cancellation, players will receive a makeup credit. In the event that we have to stop a clinic midway due to the weather, credit will be given if we were not able to complete half the clinic. If we were able to complete more than half the clinic, credit will not be offered.

Early Cancellation

All payments are final. Refunds will only be offered in the case of an injury or illness that prevents play. Makeups will only be offered for cancellations made at least two weeks in advance and they must be approved by the First Serve Tennis team. In the event a program is rained out, we will offer a makeup credit to be used during our designated makeup week at the end of the session. Makeups will be accommodated where there is space available. We will try our best to accommodate allowed makeups, however, this depends on staffing and program capacity. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate makeups, even if we are given advanced notice. Makeup credits are only valid during the same session. I.e. you cannot apply a makeup credit from the fall session to the spring session.

Private lessons cancelled more than 24 hours before the start time are entitled to a 50% refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of the start time are not subject to refund. Credit will not be given for private lesson cancellations.

Rackets/Paddles

Players are expected to bring their own tennis rackets. However, we do have a limited number of demo rackets for players of all ages to try and purchase at a discount through our partnership with Diadem Sports. If you have any questions about the type of racket you or your child should be using, feel free to reach out to us at contact@firstservetennisnj.com. We do normally provide pickleball paddles for players in our clinics that need them, and are able to sell them at a discount as well. We typically do not have more than 12 paddles per clinic to give out.

Food and Water

There is no food or chewing gum permitted on the tennis courts. Players are encouraged to bring their own water in a distinguishable container.

Photo Release

By registering for one of our programs you are accepting that your photo, video, image, or likeness may be used on the First Serve Tennis/Montclair Pickleball websites and in promotional materials including but not limited to social media posts and advertisements both physical and digital.

Text/Email Updates

By signing up for a First Serve Tennis program you agree to receive email and/or text updates from us. These updates will include weather cancelations, promotions, and other program updates. You are also agreeing that your email address and phone number is shared with other entities affiliated with First Serve Tennis LLC, including, but not limited to, Montclair Pickleball and New Jersey Pickleball for the purpose of similar promotions.