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A simple, member-friendly guide to Founder Memberships, booking privileges, guest access, Home Club rules, upgrades, freezes, transfers, and more.
A simple, member-friendly guide to Founder Memberships, booking privileges, guest access, Home Club rules, upgrades, freezes, transfers, and more.
We grouped the most common membership questions into simple sections so members can quickly find what they need.
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Membership situations can be unique, especially around Founder pricing, freezes, Home Club usage, and transfers.
If your situation may affect your membership, please speak with your club management team so we can help guide you.
These answers explain how Founder Membership pricing works, when it is protected, and what may cause Founder benefits to change.
Founder Membership rates and benefits are reserved exclusively for active members in good standing. Founder Memberships are designed to recognize and reward our earliest and most loyal members. Our commitment is that Founder Members will continue to enjoy our best membership value together with exclusive Founder benefits.
Absolutely. We can reserve your Founder Membership with a deposit and schedule your membership activation for October 1 or before, as agreed. This allows you to secure Founder pricing and Founder benefits today while beginning your membership when you are ready to enjoy the club.
Founder Memberships are limited, becoming increasingly scarce, and will no longer be available once the club opens.
This is the only opportunity to secure Founder pricing and Founder benefits for the life of your membership while it remains active and in good standing.
Yes. We plan to introduce a limited Lifetime Membership opportunity. Details will be announced separately.
Yes. If one member leaves a Founder Couples Membership, the remaining member may transition to an individual Founder Membership while retaining their Founder pricing. Future upgrades back to a Founder Couples Membership would not be available, as Founder Couples Memberships are only offered during the original Founder Membership period.
Founder Membership status may be retained when upgrading to a higher Founder Membership tier, subject to availability.
Membership downgrades may be permitted and as long as your membership is in good standing, you may retain your Founder member status.
No. Founder Memberships are only available during the founding membership period and will no longer be offered once the club opens or Founder Membership inventory is exhausted.
Yes. Founder Memberships are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Founder Members may receive recognition, commemorative benefits, or exclusive opportunities as determined by the club throughout the life of your membership at the club.
Founder benefits may evolve over time; however, Founder pricing and core Founder privileges are intended to reward members who maintain active memberships in good standing. They will always be our best value membership.
No. Founder Membership pricing and benefits are personal to the member and may not be inherited, assigned, or transferred.
No. Founder Membership pricing and Founder benefits are exclusive to the club for which you originally became a Founder Member. If you voluntarily transfer your membership to another club, your Founder Membership at Shea will be forfeited. Should you later choose to return to Shea, membership would be subject to the membership types, pricing, and availability in effect at that time.
Founder Memberships are intended to recognize and reward the members who supported a specific club during its founding period and are not designed to be transferred between clubs while retaining Founder status.
Our recommendation to our members: If you have any questions or events that you know may change your circumstances and affect your membership, please speak with one of our club managers and we will do our best to help and guide you to the best solution possible within our policies and values.
These questions cover advance booking privileges, active reservations, guest passes, guest visits, cancellations, and reservation rules.
The number of live reservations and advance booking privileges are based on your membership type.
Example:
Diamond members:
Platinum members:
Gold members:
Open Play reservations:
Yes. Guest privileges vary by membership type and club policies. Guest fees and reservation requirements may apply. Guest passes are only available for use at the members Home Club.
All Founder Membership tiers include guest passes or guest privileges. Please refer to your membership agreement for specific details.
Guests may participate in select events when permitted by club policy and event guidelines. Some events may be reserved exclusively for members.
Guests are allowed a maximum of two (2) playing visits per calendar month, in our Peak season (May through September). This is regardless of who is inviting them to play.
No. Reservations are intended for the member who books them and may not be transferred or sold to another individual.
Excessive cancellations, no-shows, or reservation abuse may result in booking restrictions or other corrective actions under club policies.
Yes, with a Platinum or Diamond membership.
Reservation privileges are subject to membership guidelines and availability. Members must comply with all reservation policies regarding active bookings.
These answers explain what happens when your membership changes, pauses, becomes delinquent, or is cancelled.
Annual memberships are offered at a discounted rate and are not eligible for membership freezes, pauses, or extensions.
Founder pricing remains protected while your membership is on an approved freeze and within our published freeze guidelines. Extended freezes beyond the permitted timeframe may result in the loss of Founder Membership status.
Yes. Founder pricing remains protected during approved freezes that comply with our freeze policy. Medical freezes may be extended with supporting documentation from a healthcare provider and will not impact on Founder Membership status.
Yes. Membership upgrades may be available based on availability and club policies. Founder status may be retained when upgrading to a higher Founder tier, subject to availability.
Membership downgrades may be permitted. Provided your membership remains active and in good standing, you may retain your membership status (e.g. Founder Member or Loyalty Member), subject to the benefits and pricing applicable to your selected membership tier.
No. Memberships are personal and non-transferable unless otherwise specifically authorized by the club.
If you cancel your Founder Membership, Founder pricing and Founder benefits will be forfeited. Rejoining later would be subject to membership availability and pricing in effect at that time.
No. Founder Membership status is only preserved while your membership remains active or on an approved freeze in accordance with club policies.
Memberships that become delinquent may be suspended or terminated. Loss of active membership status may result in the forfeiture of Founder pricing and Founder benefits. Upon returning the option will be the current retail membership and initiation rate.
Yes, any PIF membership auto renews. You will receive a notification 60 days prior to your renewal.
You will maintain your selected membership status and revert to the month-to-month membership plan and pricing. E.g. A Founder member changing from annual to a month-to-month membership will maintain their Founder member status and the pricing associated with that plan.
These answers explain how your Home Club is determined and what happens when you participate at other Center Court locations.
Access to other locations depends on your membership type and reciprocal access policies in effect at the time. Platinum and Diamond include non-Home Club reservations, access and play.
Home club designation is generally based on membership enrollment and actual usage patterns – Where you play. The club may review and adjust home club assignments when appropriate based on where most play and usage occur. Member usage is reviewed every 90 days (Please see our Home Club Policy for further details).
Home club changes may be permitted subject to club policies, availability, and membership eligibility requirements. Please note that if transferring as a member of a Founder Membership this may not be available at your requested new Home Club. Founders Memberships are original club only.
Membership benefits, pricing, and privileges may vary by club and membership type. Transfers are subject to applicable policies and availability.
Founder Couples Memberships require both members to maintain the same designated home club. Home club is determined by actual usage patterns and participation at the club and not solely by reservations. If one member permanently changes home club;
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These questions cover additional membership topics that may vary by location, program, or membership type.
We periodically introduce special membership programs at select locations. Please check with your club team regarding current offers and availability.
Yes. The club reserves the right to modify policies, procedures, operating rules, and membership guidelines as necessary for business operations.
Access to future amenities, programs, or expansions may vary by membership type and may be subject to additional fees or membership requirements.
Amenity access may vary by specific membership and club offerings; however, access is available for all memberships.
A member in good standing is one who maintains an active membership, remains current on all financial obligations, and complies with club policies and rules.
The same criteria apply as our Junior membership. 7 to 17 years old qualifies.
Junior Gold gamer at $40 per month OR Junior Platinum Baller at $60 per month.
If you have questions or know of a future event that may affect your membership, please speak with one of our club managers. We will do our best to guide you to the best solution possible within our policies and values.
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