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- At checkout you’ll be prompted to send an invite to your partner
Option 1: Paid Invite (They Pay)
Option 2: Free Invite (You Cover) - If you choose to send them a Free Invite, the system will charge them according to their member level when they accept (e.g. if your partner is a member they will be charged member price. If your partner is a non-member they will be charged a non-member price.
No. Non-members are only charged a single $10 day pass per day, regardless of how many private reservations they are checked into that day.
Go to https://dtl.podplay.app or download our Google Play or iOS app by searching for “Down the Line Sports Center”. Follow the prompts to create your account in just a few steps. The web app is accessible from any device with an internet connection. Watch Video: How to Create An Account
Premier Court Passes are valid Monday-Friday between 12-4PM at Annandale. Premier members may use one pass per day.
Guest fees apply at check-in:
- Non-members: $10 day pass
- Non-premier members: $5 fee
If the same group participates in two back-to-back sessions booked by different Premier members, guests must pay for each session separately.
Email info@dtlsportscenter.com with your name, availability, and any coach preference. Our team will get you connected. You can learn more about our coaches here.
No. All coaching at DTL must be conducted by DTL-certified coaches. This applies to both paid and unpaid instruction. Outside instructional equipment including ball machines are not permitted. To book a lesson with a DTL coach, email info@dtlsportscenter.com.
Yes. Players may rent private courts for drilling. Outside coaching is not permitted during these sessions. Players may bring their own balls. Any outside equipment that causes damage to the facility will result in applicable fines.
Demo paddles are available at DTL Annandale at no charge. Paddles are also available for purchase. Please note that DTL Fairfax does not have loaner paddles. Balls are provided for all scheduled events. Players may bring their own pickleballs for private court reservations.
All players must wear non-marking, court-appropriate shoes with soft rubber soles. Players not wearing proper footwear will be asked to leave the court. Visit this page to verify your shoes are court-appropriate.
Lifetime balls may be checked out from the front desk with collateral. Unreturned balls will be charged at $5 per ball. Cracked balls should still be returned to the front desk, no fine will be applied and your collateral will be returned.
During your session on a full-sized court, tap the “Replay” button on the iPad to view an instant replay on the TV. All replays are automatically emailed to registered participants 5 minutes after the event ends and are saved in your DTL account under reservation history.
Replays are complimentary for open plays, leagues, tournaments, and events. For private reservations, replays are $0.50 each.
Each full-sized court is equipped with score clickers for each team. At the start of your reservation, follow the iPad prompts to assign a clicker to each team. Clickers are located on the wall or net posts. Press your clicker when your team scores, and double-click to remove a point if needed. Scores are displayed on the iPad and mirrored on the TVs.
Fairfax: Outside food and beverages are permitted during private event reservations only and must be arranged with DTL management in advance. Drinks and light snacks are available for purchase at the center.
Annandale: Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Food and drinks are available through Cross Court, the sports bar located inside DTL Annandale. Water fountains are available throughout the facility for player use. Please note that the bar is not intended as a primary water refill station, particularly during peak hours.
DTL is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Found items may be turned in at the DTL Annandale reception desk and will be held for up to one month. Items not claimed within that time will be donated to charity.
DTL equipment such as caddies and cones is reserved for coaching staff only and is not available for rental or personal use.
At the time of booking, an authorization hold equal to the total reservation amount, including applicable taxes and fees, may be placed on your card. Payment is processed once the reservation time has been completed.
DTL reserves the right to suspend or terminate any membership without refund if a member’s conduct is found to endanger the safety or well-being of others, create a hostile or disruptive environment, damage facility property, interfere with staff, or violate any facility rules or policies. All decisions regarding membership suspension or termination are made at the sole discretion of facility management and are final.
Players under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult family member, 18 or older, at all times. The accompanying adult must remain on the same court or in the immediate viewing area throughout the session.
This requirement does not apply when a youth is registered for a designated youth event. Youth event participation requires a completed waiver, consent form, and release form signed by a parent or guardian prior to the event.
DTL credits may be used toward scheduled events and private court reservations only. They are non-transferable and cannot be applied to merchandise or equipment purchases.
Both DUPR-restricted and non-restricted sessions are offered at the High Intermediate and Advanced levels. This allows players who want to play up a level the opportunity to do so while also preserving the quality of play for those competing at their established level.
Each person may book one court at a time, with a maximum of 6 players per court at Annandale and a maximum of 4 players per court at Fairfax. If your group requires additional court space, please contact us at info@dtlsportscenter.com and we’ll be happy to help.
No, a membership is not required to play at DTL. However, members enjoy significant benefits including discounted open play rates, lower private court reservation rates, and priority access to select programs and events. Non-members are always welcome, but all players must create an account before playing, no exceptions.
We’d love to have you! If space is available, we’re happy to add you to an event. However, all players must create an account and register for a session before stepping on the court.
A credit card must be on file to complete your account profile, even for free events. This is a standard requirement of our app. You will not be charged for any free events.
Members receive priority access to select programs and events through an extended signup window, as well as discounted rates on open plays, clinics, and more. Learn more about membership at Annandale and Fairfax locations.
Fairfax memberships are month to month with a 3-month minimum. Cancellations require 60 days notice by email to info@dtlsportscenter.com.
Annandale memberships are on an annual basis only, one year day of initiation, with options for a one-time payment or 3 payments over 5 months. Members currently on a monthly plan will be grandfathered in. Please note that canceling a monthly membership will forfeit the ability to return to monthly billing in the future.
All membership cancellations must be submitted by email to info@dtlsportscenter.com. No other cancellation method will be accepted.
Yes. A $20 admin fee will be charged for all membership changes, including but not limited to upgrading or downgrading your membership level.
Membership access varies by tier. Fairfax memberships are valid at Fairfax only. The Basic Annandale membership is also limited to one location. Basic+, Challenger, and Premier Annandale memberships include access to both Annandale and Fairfax locations. Learn more about membership at Annandale and Fairfax locations.
The Silver Paddle Membership is available to players 55 and older. Members receive member rates on court reservations from open to 4PM on weekdays, Monday-Friday, and access to discounted Silver Paddle open play sessions on weekday mornings. To sign up, visit DTL Annandale in person with a valid ID.
Fairfax — Pickleball Courts (max 4 players per court)
- $30/hour — Peak Hours: 4PM to Close, Monday–Friday and All Weekend
- $20/hour — Non-Peak Hours: Open to 4PM, Monday–Friday
- Non-members add a $10 day pass
Annandale — Pickleball Courts (max 4 players per court)
- $40/hour at all times
- Non-members add a $10 day pass
Annandale — Golf Bays (max 4 players per bay)
- $60/hour — Peak Hours: 4PM to Close, Monday–Friday and All Weekend
- $50/hour — Non-Peak Hours: Open to 4PM, Monday–Friday
- Non-members add a $10 day pass
Annandale — Golf Private Room (max 8 players)
- $80/hour — Peak Hours: 4PM to Close, Monday–Friday and All Weekend
- $70/hour — Non-Peak Hours: Open to 4PM, Monday–Friday
- Non-members add a $10 day pass
Open play sessions are $4/hour for members and $8/hour for non-members, regardless of location.
Yes! We’d love to host your next event. Reach out to us at events@dtlsportscenter.com for more information.
All reservations include a 10-minute free cancellation window from the time of booking. A countdown timer will be visible on your reservation during this window.
Please note: The 10-minute window does NOT override the event cancellation window. If you register for a session inside the event’s cancellation window (for example, booking an event that starts in 2 hours when the cancellation window is 24 hours), that reservation is already past the point of free cancellation – even if you cancel within 10 minutes of booking. The event cancellation window overrides the 10-minute grace period, and standard cancellation charges will apply. The 10-minute free cancellation only applies when the booking is made outside the cancellation window.
Most reservations have a 48-hour cancellation window unless otherwise noted. Cancellations made after the cancellation window will be charged the full booking amount at peak hour rates. This charge is the responsibility of the reservation holder.
If a reservation is not cancelled and no one arrives within 20 minutes of the event start time, the reservation holder will be charged a $35 no-show fee plus the original booking amount, and the spot will be forfeited. If you notify us in advance that you are running late, the no-show deadline will be extended to 1 hour after the event start time.
