Membership at John’s Island Club means access to the best in athletic gear and apparel—all at exceptional value.

• Tennis Racquets: Wilson, Babolat, Head
• Pickleball Paddles: Wilson, Head, Diadem, Selkirk

• Clothing Brands: Sofibella, Lija, Lucky in Love, Peter Millar, Redvanly, Denise Cronwall, J. Pritchard, Tasc Performance
• Sun Protection: BLoqUV plus other trusted names

• Daily: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Daily: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
   Email: [email protected] 772-231-1220

• Players must notify the Athletic Shop at least 24 hours in advance to cancel a scheduled lesson or clinic.
• Without proper notice, the applicable lesson fee may be charged.

• Call the Athletic Shop at (772) 231-1220
• Or cancel easily online through the Club website

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain fair access for all members.

Tennis, Pickleball & Squash

• John’s Island Club equity members may reserve a court four days in advance.
• Members may make one court reservation per sport per day.

• Equity members may reserve a court seven days in advance.
• Immediate family may reserve a court two days in advance.

• In person at the Athletic Shop
• Online via the Club website
• By calling 772-231-1220
• A court may be reserved for up to 1.5 hours.
• All player names must be registered at the time of reservation.
• The member calling for a reservation must provide their membership number.

• All players must check in and register at the Athletic Shop or at the Ocean Courts prior to play.
• Players must claim their court within 15 minutes of the scheduled time, or the court will be forfeited if other players are waiting.

• Members will be charged $50 for:
  • Reserving a court and not using it
  • Failing to cancel before 4:00 PM the previous day

• Players may make one court reservation per day.
• After using their initial reservation, a member may reserve a second court if available.
• Players without pre-arranged games are encouraged to:
  • Call the Athletic Shop to set up games
  • Refer to their buddy/group on the Club website

• Members may reserve a permanent court only if they have 8 or more players.
• If both courts are not used at least 80% of the time, the permanent reservation will be forfeited.

• Equity members may reserve more than two pickleball courts by calling the Athletic Shop; this is considered a “Pickleball Party.”
• Pickleball Parties must be catered by John’s Island Club Catering.
• Reservations for Pickleball Parties may be scheduled more than four days in advance.
• Time restrictions during Peak Season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter/Spring Break periods): 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
• Outside Peak Season, parties may be held at any time.
• Requests for exceptions will be reviewed by the Director and Committee Chairperson of Racquets & Mallets.

 
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Reservations

Lawn reservations will be available for booking beginning at 8:00 AM. Members may reserve a court for their use seven days or less in advance of play. Immediate family may reserve a court for their use two days in advance of play. During peak season, (December 21, 2025 to January 4, 2026; March 30, 2026 to April 12, 2026) immediate family may reserve a court one day in advance. Reservations can be made on the Club website, App, or by calling the Athletic Shop at 772-231-1220. Courts may be reserved for one-and-one-half (1 1/2) hour periods. Names of all players must be registered when making reservations. The person calling for a reservation must provide his/her membership number.

Instruction

Professionals are available for private, playing and group instruction in Croquet. Members may book a private lesson through the Club website or by calling the Athletic Shop at 772-231-1220.

Guests

All members inviting guests, including immediate family, must be in residence at their John’s Island residence when guests use the courts. Immediate family may use the courts without the member being in residence during the period of May 1 through October 31. A $25 guest fee will be charged to the member’s account for each visit.

Attire

All participants must wear all-white attire. This includes shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts and dresses. Participants may wear outerwear of any color.

Footwear

Flat-soled, lawn friendly shoes are permitted. These shoes may be of different color, but white is preferred. Non-closed shoes are not permitted. Shoes should be appropriate for lawn conditions to avoid damaging the playing surface.

Headwear

Participants are permitted to wear hats of any color. Headwear should be appropriate for sun protection and maintaining a neat appearance.

Compliance

All participants are expected to adhere to the Dress Code during all official events and matches. Failure to comply with the Dress Code may result in being asked to change attire before participating.

A full line of tennis, pickleball and squash demo racquets are available in the Athletic Shop. There is a $10 per day charge. The charge will be deducted from the purchase of a new racquet, if you desire to purchase one. Racquet rentals during lessons will be charged per session.

The Athletic Shop also carries a complete line of strings for your racquet. Racquet stringing can normally be completed within 24 hours. Repairs, re-gripping and restringing services are also available.

Pickleball & Tennis Ball Machine

30 minutes - $30

1 hour - $45

Season Pass - $365 for both tennis and pickleball machines. Unlimited use.

Club guests are welcome at a fee of $25 per person, per day, year-round. Kindly note, outside guests are limited to 6 visits per season. For more information about Club rules, please visit the membership office. All fees are subject to change without prior notice. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Members must check in at the Athletic Shop with their full guest names prior to playing on the court.

If lightning is detected in the area, all play must cease immediately, and players should seek shelter regardless of whether the lightning prediction siren has sounded. The Club reserves the right to stop play at any time if weather conditions are deemed threatening to players. When dangerous weather is predicted by the lightning detection system, one long blast of the siren will sound. Upon notification of dangerous weather, whether verbally or by siren, it is the responsibility of all players to seek shelter immediately. Play will resume when it is safe, indicated by three short blasts of the siren.

Main Courts Parking and Traffic Guidelines

• Bicycles must be parked in the designated area south of the tennis patio, behind the exhibition stands.

• Bicycles may not be parked under live oak trees, in or between automobile parking spaces, or on adjacent lawns.

• Please follow the one-way traffic flow from south to north when driving behind the tennis building.

• Drive slowly to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

• Vehicles must be parked only in designated spaces.

• If the tennis parking lot is full, use the Golf Club parking lot, choosing spaces closest to the tennis complex.

• Do not park on lawns or in Tennis Townhouse residents’ private parking spaces.

• Courts may be reserved from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Check in is not required after 5:00 PM.

• May be reserved from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
  • Courts 11-14 will be watered and unavailable from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM.
  • Courts 15-18 will be watered and unavailable from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM.

• John’s Island Club equity members may reserve a tennis, pickleball, and squash court four days in advance of play.
• John’s Island Club equity members may reserve a croquet court seven days in advance of play.
• Court reservations may be made by calling the Athletic Shop at 772-231-1220 or using the online reservation system.

• Courts may be reserved for one-and-one-half hour periods.
• Names of all players must be registered when making reservations.
• The member calling for a reservation must provide their membership number.
• All players must check in and register at the Athletic Shop or at the check-in counter at the Ocean Courts prior to play.
• Players must claim their court within 15 minutes of the scheduled time or the court will be forfeited if other players are waiting.
• Members will be charged $50 for reserving a court and not using it, or for failing to cancel before 4:00 PM the previous day.

• Players without a pre-arranged game are invited and encouraged to attend Men’s and Ladies’ Day, held several times each week.
• No reservations are required for these events; all events are doubles.
• The Tennis Concierge service is available to arrange individual matches with players of equal ability.

• To ensure the best possible experience for all players, please follow basic tennis court etiquette guidelines.