Brookland- Turkey Thicket- Thu | DC Fray

Brookland- Turkey Thicket- Thu DC

Location:

Turkey Thicket, 1100 Michigan Avenue, NE Map

Season:

Late Spring

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Starts:

May 26

Days	Time	Gender	Level
THU	8:00-9:00PM	Open	Intermediate

Questions? Ask Mitchell K.!

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Skill Levels, Team Sizes & Roster Management

Tennis Rules

Tennis Rules

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// PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

1. All participants must be at least 21 years of age and have current, adequate health insurance.

2. Leagues are filled on a first come, first serve basis and all participants must be properly registered for the tennis league they are attending.

3. If an individual violates the facility’s Code of Conduct, they may be asked to leave and a refund will not be issued.

// SCHEDULE & TIMING

1. Each group will play for 1 hour each week, with a portion of the time devoted to skill development and the remaining amount allotted for singles and doubles matches.

*Our goal is for participants to develop their tennis skills while building relationships with others.
*We will follow USTA tennis rules for unofficiated matches. If you want to know more about certain calls, please check out The What’s the Call homepage or the Improve Your Game homepage.

2. A USTA representative will match players based on skill level each week to compete.

3. Following tennis, everyone is encouraged to continue socializing at our designated partner bar.

// GOLDEN RULE

First and foremost, all Fray leagues are 50% Social and 50% Sport. While we have staff // officials, we expect individuals to respect the league’s culture of fair and fun play. Foul language and rough play will not be tolerated. Individuals who cannot adhere to our standards of fair play and sportsmanship may be asked to leave the league. We want everyone to have fun and be social while enjoying a great sport. We will do whatever we can to make sure all players are having fun!

// GENERAL POLICIES

// Weather Cancellations

1. One week is built into the end of each season

2. All players will be notified via email if games are canceled

3. If more than one weather cancellation occurs, Fray will try to find another week if possible to make up the games, but it is not guaranteed.

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Good Things to Know & Frequently Asked Q's

Tennis

How much does it cost to join a DC Tennis league?

Registration dues vary by location and night. DC Tennis strives to keep dues low while still providing a quality experience for our members. Most leagues range in cost from $40 – $69. This fee covers insurance, court costs , equipment, player t-shirts, parties, prizes, recruiting, and the tons of other DC Fray events that we will be hosting throughout the year. You definitely get your money’s worth!
Each league gets at least 6 organized nights of games, playoffs (if applicable), league shirts, and league-wide parties where you’ll get to meet literally hundreds and hundreds of other players. You’ll also have access to all our other non-tennis related events, shindigs and parties throughout the year. Please note, DC Fray does not issue refunds.

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Is this a competitive league?

We are first and foremost a SOCIAL company. We are starting to offer different competitive levels for tennis. Each level from social,gender specific and athletic. Please read your season info page to see if the league is at a different level.

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What’s a DC Tennis game night like?

You simply show up at the courts for your scheduled games, there’s an hour of games/instruction then everyone heads on over to the nearby sponsor bar for food, drinks, and partying! It’s a ridiculously easy formula that’s seriously fun! Game times vary by location but weekday leagues are run in the evening anywhere from 6pm to 10pm. Weekend leagues vary from morning to evening hours.

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How does it work?

You are provided with a weekly suggested “play by date” schedule, but you and your opponents decide WHEN and WHERE you will play. (The FUN of leagues with the convenience of FLEX.)
You can play the week 5 match the first week, or you can play 2 matches (or more) in a week, or none. You just need to complete the matches by the end of the season.
The number of matches/weeks in a schedule depends on the number of players/teams who register for your flight level, but we typically do not schedule fewer than four or more than seven matches in a “season.”
You can use a SUB when you need to because of travel, injury, or whatever. You don’t need to tell us unless you are getting a “permanent sub.”
You can select the NTRP rating level you wish to play, even if you have a current USTA rating. So you can play UP and you can play DOWN; we just want you to select the best competitive level for all.
Your Flex matches NEVER calculate in your USTA rating.

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Are there gender requirements?

Nope!

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How does this “social sports” thing work?

DC Fray operates a lot like the sports leagues of your youth. Our goal is to connect people and to play more often! Our leagues are 6-8 weeks long with a final championship tournament and end of season party, though we also host one time events as well. From softball, to league parties, to scavenger hunts, DC Fray. organizes the events so all you have to do is show up and have fun!

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Why should I join DC Fray?

DC Fray understands that for most people joining a sports team is about hanging out with your friends, having a good time and meeting some new people. We strive to keep the games fair and stress free so you can do just that… socialize and have a good time!

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What’s a DC Fray game night like?

You simply show up at the courts/fields/bar for your scheduled games, you and your teammates play your opponents for about 30-60 minutes and then everyone heads on over to the nearby sponsor bar for food, drinks, and partying! It’s a ridiculously easy formula that’s seriously fun!

Times:
Depending on the location and day, weekday games are played between 6:00 and 11:30 pm. Weekend games can be anytime during the day or evening. Please check your specific league page for more details.

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How old do you have to be to join?

All players must be at least 21. Why? Because playing your game is only a small part of it. A large part of the fun happens at the bars after the games are done! Most players are between 23 and 31 years old and 60% are female.

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Is this a competitive league?

Since the beginning, DC Fray has always been more about meeting people, playing a fun game and socializing afterward at the bar. A few players are naturally more competitive than others but don’t worry, 95% of DC Fray is NOT competitive.

As we have grown we have begun to offer divisions for different skill levels for select sports BUT every league we offer is inherently SOCIAL, in that we are all out there to have a good time and meet new people!

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How much does it cost to join DC Fray?

Registration dues vary by location,night and sport. DC Fray strives to keep dues low while still providing a quality experience for our members. Most leagues range in cost from $25 – $70. This fee covers insurance, field permits, equipment, player t-shirts, parties, prizes, recruiting, staffing at every league and the tons of other DC Fray events that we will be hosting throughout the year. You definitely get your money’s worth!

Each league typically gets at least 6 organized nights of games and tomfoolery, and league-wide parties where you’ll get to meet literally hundreds and hundreds of other players. You’ll also have access to all our other league related events, shindigs and parties throughout the year.

*Please note, DC Fray does not issue refunds.

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I have a group of friends who want to play. How can we make sure we’re on the same team?

Your ringleader simply forms a new group during the registration process. Once they’re registered, everyone then registers under that group / team. Easy Peasy! Doesn’t matter how small your group is, we’ll keep your buddies together when we merge and finalize teams after registration is closed. Start telling your buddies to sign up now!

*DC Fray reserves the right to put independent players on your group / team. Please check out our Roster Table to see average team size for leagues*

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What if I don’t know anyone in DC Fray? Can I still play?

Absolutely! A large majority of DC Fray players sign up as independents or in smaller groups. Once registration for a division is closed, we merge all free agents and small groups into bigger teams, as space is available. Right off the bat, you’ll get to meet new people from your team alone, not to mention all the other players from the other teams as the season plays out! DC Fray is the EASIEST way to meet people and make new friends!

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What if I don’t like my team?

Lots of people join DC Fray for different reasons and sometimes you may find yourself on a team that you just don’t mesh with. No worries, shoot your league commissioner an email and we will find you a new home!

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How do rainouts and game cancellations work?

We make the final call a few hours before the games the day of, but for the most part, we usually play through a light drizzle. At permitted locations that call to cancel is made by the operating DPR. We usually build one or more weeks of make up days in case of weather. If a league has multiple cancellations game MAY NOT be able to be made up. Call the Weather Hotline to check the status of your games: 202-290-1969 option 1.

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What is your refund policy?

DC Fray has a no refund policy. Often our rosters have limited space and last minute cancellations hinder our ability to properly plan and organize the season and our leagues as well as the costs that have already been incurred by the league.

If you are unable to participate after completing the registration process we are able to transfer your registration to a future season!

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To register select your desired day and location. Make sure to read through the season info before signing up (dates,location,etc). Click through the links and you will be guided through the process. If you have any questions email us at [email protected]

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Is your payment processor secure?

Absolutely! We use commish and Stripe as our processor. Simply follow the prompts at the end of your registration to pay with your debit or credit card.

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Can I pay for my friend(s)?

If you would like to prepay for other players or for an entire team you have the option to do so when registering! Once you are on commish and at the option to “Choose Your Destiny” there will be an option to Prepay for Others. Simply enter the number of additional people you are paying for, create a prepaid code and your total cost should update next to the box. Provide your created prepaid code to your players to use when they go to register for the season to mark their registration as paid.

Some of our divisions now offer an option to prepay for a full team! When you are creating a team/group you can select to “Prepay for a Team” just under the prepay for others option. The total for payment should be reflected on the right-hand side of the screen. Complete the rest of the registration prompts and proceed to the payment screen. When you pay for a full team you are paying for a team spot in the league and a specific number of roster spots. Your teammates still need to register for the season and apply your prepaid code! If you would like additional players you can add additional roster spots at time of checkout or after the purchase.

If you have a corporate company team or want to bring a very large group of rotating players, please email [email protected] to talk about corporate programs!

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Are there team rates? Does everyone need to register for the league?

Yes, we do offer the option to pay as a team. Since our registration is individually based the team rate is based on our Roster Table for an official roster size X the registration cost. For steps on how to pay for a team during the registration process please check the FAQ above.

Every player must be a registered member on the roster. We do not allow subs/walk-ups/whomever to play with us without being a registered DC Fray player. Certain leagues CAN use subs as long as that person is registered in the same division.

*Corporate,Veteran or other groups please email [email protected] to find out about possible groups rates.*

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First Offense: Loss of game.
Second Offense: Loss of game and staff reserves the right to remove team from playoffs.
Third Offense: Potential Removal from the league, at the discretion of league commissioners.
Any team that forfeits more than once also forfeits any guarantee or right to a certain number of guaranteed games.
If you know in advance that your team is going to forfeit a game, we encourage you to call our office, at 202-290-1969, so as to help us notify your opponent.
Teams have until ten minutes past the designated start time to field a full squad (minimum numbers of players required to play according to the rules). Refer to rules regarding gender policies(batting ratios, female designated football plays, etc). Anything less then the minimum must be approved by the staff and opposing team.

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People I don’t know are on my Roster. Why?

First… are you sure you don’t know them or that they aren’t a friend of a friend? Once you’ve checked there it likely means free agents or another small group has been merged onto your team. When groups do not reach full team size we merge groups and free agents together to fill out rosters.

To learn more about our how the roster management and group / free agent mergers work check out our full roster management page here!

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Details

These leagues are provisional and are subject to the availability of permits and any other changes necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID UPDATES-

Masks: Current District Guidelines apply.

Our Mission:

At DC Fray we’re on a mission to make fun possible. To us that means bringing people together. All of our policies & rules are built in support of that mission!

Tennis 411:

All good games have some guidelines. Here’s some to keep you playing all season long:

This is a social division; we're all just out there to have a great time!
Players will have access to 3-5 tennis courts throughout the session, starting off with 10 minutes of basic warm up drills and live-ball game activities, singles and doubles match-play each week. We’ll match up similar skill levels so that everyone has a chance to play and improve but most importantly have fun! Prizes will be handed throughout the duration of the league as well!
Players can sign up as a free agent or in a group.
A USTA representative will match players based on skill level each week to compete.
Each group will play for 1 hour each week.

Games begin Thursday, May 26th and run weekly starting at 8:00PM.
Dates//location//times subject to change based on permits and availability and other league logistics. Number of teams to make the final tournament based on number of teams & league logistics.

Important Dates

*If you are missing a shirt, you must email [email protected] by the start of your game on WEEK #3 otherwise it will not be ordered*

05/26 - Week 1
06/02 - Week 2 (T-Shirt Week)
06/09 - Week 3 (Late/Missing T-Shirt Deadline)
06/16 - Week 4
06/23 - Week 5

Dates subject to change based on permits, availability and other league logistics. Due to supply chain issues Fray may have to change your shirt color.