Player Guide

    Everything you need to know about using Tennis Buffs as a player.

    1. Creating Your Account

    Click Sign In in the top right, then Sign Up. You can register with your email and a password, or with Google.

    Got an invitation email from us? Click its Claim my account button and sign up with the same email address the invitation was sent to. Your account is approved right away.

    New to Tennis Buffs? Fill out the Join form on the Contact page first so we can get to know you. If you create an account on your own, an admin needs to approve it before you can sign up for events. You'll see a banner at the top of the site while your account is pending.

    “Forgot password?” on the sign-in page emails a reset link; If you sign in with Google, you don't need a password.

    2. Your Profile

    Go to the avatar menu (top right) → Profile. Keep your name, phone, skill level, and photo up to date so other players and admins can find and contact you.

    3. Finding & Joining Events

    Visit Events in the top nav to see all upcoming socials, round robins, parties, and clinics. Each occurrence has its own signup list — signing up for one date does not sign you up for the whole series.

    Click Sign Up on any event to join. An admin will review and approve your signup. Once approved, you'll see Venmo / PayPal payment links (when payment is required) directly on the event card.

    4. Lessons

    The Lessons page lists available coaches and group/private offerings. Use the contact link on the page to book.

    5. Players Directory

    Browse the Players page to find other members. Click any player to see their public profile in a modal.

    6. Announcements, Photos & FAQ

    Announcements shows the latest news from the admins (also featured on the home page). Photos has event galleries. Check FAQ for common questions.

    7. Notifications

    The bell icon in the navbar shows recent activity: signup approvals, announcements, and event updates.

    8. Referring Friends

    Use the Refer a Friend option from your profile menu. When your friend joins and plays an event, you may be eligible for a reward — check the program details for current rules.

    9. Newsletter

    All registered players are automatically subscribed to the Tennis Buffs newsletter. Public visitors can also sign up from the footer. Every newsletter has an Unsubscribe link at the bottom.

    10. Getting Help

    Use the Contact page to reach the admins for anything not covered here. Our Privacy Policy, linked at the bottom of every page, explains what information the site keeps and who can see it.