Dear Prospective BTC Member,

We are so delighted that you have shown interest in our beautiful club. Our boutique, member-based club is family-friendly and tennis-centric with traditions so compelling that generations of families have enjoyed their membership for decades. 

BTC was founded in 1957 by residents of the area striving to provide members and their families with a club that offers both competitive and recreational tennis in an environment of friendship and decorum. The goal was to foster a small community of members who would develop individual and family friendships through participation in various club activities.

In 2008, the Belvedere Tennis Club completed a major, multi-million-dollar renovation providing a beautiful new clubhouse, full bar, poolside accessible grill, heated saltwater swimming pool and spa, fitness center with updated equipment, new tennis court playing surfaces, and shaded viewing decks.

Our tennis program is one of the Bay Area’s best and is well known for following USTA’s Progressive Teaching system and getting members of all skill levels and ability involved in the game. We purposely attract and maintain a staff of professionals with exceptional teaching and playing skills who focus on private lessons to maximize individual potential. The club offers informal drop-in clinics, social round robins, and various group lesson formats as options to develop your game. For exposure to competitive play, BTC actively participates in local and USTA league tennis programs at varied skill levels. 

The Club hosts both family and adult events throughout the year including Family Bingo Night, Crabfest, Easter Egg Hunt, Holiday BBQs, Family Luau, Children’s Halloween Party, Christmas Parties, and more. BTC has evolved to become a vital part of the local community, and, in 2017, we celebrated our 60^th year of operation.   

Below are the steps involved in the membership application process.

Please feel free to contact me directly for additional information.

Sean Pakenham
General Manager
sean@belvederetennisclub.com
707-580-0363

Application For Membership Procedures

1. Complete this online application form and submit a deposit of $6,000 (Family Membership) or $3,000 (Adult Single Membership), to the following address:

The Belvedere Tennis Club
Attn: Sean Pakenham
700 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920

2. The deposit is nonrefundable (regardless of reason) except when an application is denied by the club.
3. Secure sponsorship commitments from three current BTC members including one proposer and two secondary sponsors. You’ll need to enter your sponsor information on the application. Sponsors will receive a notice to complete letters of recommendation upon completion of your application.
4. Draft a brief family bio here, including the following information where applicable:
   • Upload a recent family (or individual) photo in jpeg format.
   • The names of all family members including ages of any children.
   • Reference to membership in other private clubs.
   • Reference to where the applicants relocated from and or currently reside.
   • Reference to colleges attended.
   • Reference to profession but specifically not including employers name or employment history.
   • References to affiliation with charitable organizations.
   • Reference to participation, rating and or interest in playing Tennis.
   • Reference to other social or sporting activities.
5. Upon receipt of the above material, an informal social meeting and tennis meet-up will be scheduled with members of the membership committee designed for applicants to convey interests and learn more about club life.
6. After the informal social, the membership committee will vote on whether to post the applicant’s bio to the membership for a 14-day “posting period” and provide the opportunity for member feedback.
7. Following the posting period, the application will be placed on the waitlist (if applicable) or be presented (along with any member feedback) to the Board of Directors for a vote on whether to approve the application for membership.
8. Following the Board’s vote, the General Manager will notify the applicants of their waitlist status.
9. The wait for membership is currently one and a half years but may change based on Member attrition.