Tuckahoe Recreation Club

What Tuckahoe Recreation Club does

Tuckahoe Recreation Club is a private member-based family recreation club founded in 1954 and opened on July 4, 1955, at 1814 Great Falls Street in McLean, Virginia. The club operates a single 4-pool (including a 25-yard indoor pool and a heated 25-meter outdoor pool open year-round), 6 lighted hard-surface tennis court, fitness center, yoga room, miniature golf, playground, and poolside Tuckahoe Grille facility that serves over 3,000 member households from the DC metro region. It is a charter member of the Northern Virginia Swim League (NVSL, est. 1956) and competes in Division 1, hosting a competitive summer swim team with 300+ youth athletes ages 5-18 alongside a youth dive team and adult aquatic and fitness programs.

The club's product surface is organized around three program pillars — aquatics (private and group swim/dive lessons, summer swim and dive teams, year-round training via the Hydra Aquatics partnership since 2025, water aerobics, Big Cats adult swim, water polo), tennis (lessons, junior and adult teams, leagues including GWTA, Tysons Cup, and the new NVTL starting 2026, plus pickleball, all operated through partner Pass Academy LLC), and fitness (yoga, Piyo, group classes). The underlying technology stack is built entirely on third-party SaaS — Club Automation for member management, registration and the public website, Skedda for court/pickleball reservations, Swimtopia for swim/dive team sites, and Google Calendar for event publishing — with no proprietary software or AI capabilities.

Revenue is generated through a subscription-based membership model with annual dues that scale from $1,190 (single-member household) to $4,105 (7+ members) inclusive of an $80 per-member CapEx fee, one-time initiation fees of $2,000 (Single) or $3,000 (Family), a 3-4 year non-refundable wait list ($535 deposit), transactional program fees for lessons/classes, facility rentals ($100-$150 plus deposit), and seasonal concession sales. The club is governed by an approximately 18-member Board of Directors led by President Matthew Kelly, with professional management under General Manager Phil Murray, and operates without any parent company, private equity sponsor, or external funding.

Name

Tuckahoe Recreation Club

Legal name

Tuckahoe Recreation Club

Website

https://tuckahoe.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tuckahoe Recreation Club is a private member-based family recreation club in McLean, Virginia, founded 1955, operating four pools, six tennis courts, and a fitness center serving over 3,000 member households in the DC metro region through annual dues and program fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Recreation Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Endurance Sports Coaching & Training Camps (Running, Cycling, Triathlon, Swimming) (MPAKAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports, Golf & Activity-Based All-Inclusive Resorts (THAGAKAK)

Keywords

• Private recreation club
• Swim tennis lessons
• Membership fitness facility
• Aquatic instruction programs
• Tennis team leagues

Headquarters

HQ city

Mclean

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Full Membership Dues: Annual membership dues based on household size, ranging from 1 member ($1,190) to 7+ members ($4,105). Dues include $80 CapEx fee per member annually. Primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Initiation Fees: One-time fees to join: Single Membership $2,000, Family Membership $3,000. Set by board of directors and subject to change.
3. Absentee Membership: Annual fee of $40 per family member for members relocating more than 40 miles from the club. Maintains membership status without facility access.
4. Wait List Fees: One-time deposit of $500 plus $35 application fee ($535 total) to join wait list. Non-refundable.
5. Facility Rentals: Heated pavilion rental for private events: $150 rental fee plus $200 refundable deposit. Regular facility rental: $100 fee. Maximum 30 guests per rental.
6. Swim Lessons: Private lessons at $30-$41 per 30 minutes depending on coach level (Junior, Graduate, Professional). Semi-private lessons at $17-$23 per additional athlete. Group lessons: $150 members, $170 non-members for summer session.
7. Winter Dive Program: Session-based fees ranging from $210-$920 depending on level (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced) and frequency (1 or 2 days per week). Members and non-members priced differently.
8. Water Aerobics: Ticket-based pricing: Members $10 per class, Non-members $20. Multi-pack discounts available (10 for $90 members, 30 for $210 members). First class free.
9. Big Cats Swim Program: Adult swim training program with ticket pricing: Members $10/practice, Non-members $15. Multi-pack available.
10. Tennis Programs: Adult team leagues (GWTA) with practice fees and league fees. Junior tennis programs through Pass Academy partner. Private lessons ranging $85-$100/hour depending on instructor level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tuckahoe Recreation Club operates a year-round private member-based recreation facility offering aquatic programs (swim and dive lessons, competitive swim and dive teams, water aerobics, Big Cats adult swim, water polo), tennis programs (lessons, camps, junior and adult teams, pickleball), and fitness classes (yoga, Piyo, group fitness). Access is gated through tiered membership (Full, Absentee, Emeritus) plus a multi-year wait list, with supplemental revenue from private lessons, facility rentals, and a seasonal Tuckahoe Grille.

Product overview

Tuckahoe Recreation Club is a year-round private family recreation facility offering a unified portfolio of aquatic, tennis, and fitness programs. The core offerings include swim and dive instruction (private lessons, group lessons, summer teams, and year-round programs via Hydra Aquatics partnership), tennis programs operated by Pass Academy LLC (lessons, camps, and teams), and fitness classes (yoga, Piyo, water aerobics). Additional amenities include four pools, six lighted tennis courts, a fitness center, and facility/pavilion rentals for member events. The club operates on a membership model with Full, Absentee, and Emeritus tiers, plus a multi-year wait list. All programs are accessible through the Club Automation member portal for registration and bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Membership
• Absentee Membership
• Emeritus Membership
• Wait List
• Private Swim & Dive Lessons
• Summer Group Swim Lessons
• Tuckahoe Summer Swim Team
• Tuckahoe Dive Team
• Hydra Aquatics Year-Round Swim Program
• Tuckahoe Winter Dive Program
• Little Tigers Swim Program
• Water Aerobics
• Big Cats Swim Program
• Tuckahoe Water Polo
• Pools & Facilities Access
• Tennis Programs & Camps
• Junior Tennis Teams
• Adult Tennis Teams
• Private Tennis Lessons
• Pickleball
• Fitness Classes
• Facility Rentals
• Heated Outdoor Pavilion Rental (Winter)
• Fitness Center
• Tuckahoe Grille
• Summer Member Events

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Northern Virginia Tennis League (NVTL)minorOthers · 1 January 2026New tennis league partnership beginning 2026 providing additional match opportunities for junior players in 12U, 14U, and 18U divisions. Matches held on Wednesday mornings.
• Hydra AquaticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership with USA Swimming club founded by Tuckahoe's Aquatics Director Coach Torey Ortmayer. Hydra Aquatics provides year-round swim training replacing Tuckahoe's traditional Winter Swim Program. Tuckahoe members receive priority registration and discounted fees for Hydra programs held at Tuckahoe facilities. This partnership extends swim development opportunities beyond the summer season.
• Northern Virginia Swim League (NVSL)coreOthers · 1 January 1956Tuckahoe is a charter member of the Northern Virginia Swim League, established in 1956 along with seven other Northern Virginia clubs. NVSL is the country's largest summer swim league. Tuckahoe competes in Division 1.
• Pass Academy LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPass Academy LLC is one of the largest outdoor tennis programs in the McLean, Arlington, and Falls Church area. They manage all tennis programs at Tuckahoe including junior teams, adult leagues, private lessons, and summer camps. Tuckahoe members access tennis programs through Pass Academy's registration platform.
• GWTA (Greater Washington Tennis Association)minorOthersAdult ladies tennis league with B and C teams competing in spring and fall seasons. Tuckahoe hosts practice sessions and matches for league participants.
• Tysons Cup Tennis LeagueminorOthersEvening adult tennis league for men and women. Tuckahoe participates with team captains organizing matches for member players.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• River Road Pool: Private member-based swim and tennis club located in McLean, Virginia. Operates as a direct competitor serving the same affluent DC metro demographic with similar family-oriented aquatic and tennis programming.
• Chesterbrook Swim & Tennis Club: Private member-based swim and tennis club in McLean, Virginia. Comparable member-owned recreational club model with youth swim team, tennis programs, and similar Northern Virginia Swim League participation.
• Vienna Aquatic Club: Private member-owned swim club in Vienna, Virginia serving the DC metro area. Operates similar seasonal and year-round aquatics programming with comparable membership and dues structure to Tuckahoe.
• Belle Haven Club: Private member-based recreation club located in the McLean/Alexandria area of Northern Virginia. Offers comparable family-oriented recreational programming including aquatics, tennis, and social activities.

Broad incumbents

• Army Navy Country Club: Established private country club in Arlington/Fairfax, Virginia with extensive recreational amenities including pools, tennis, fitness, dining, and golf. Operates at larger scale with broader service portfolio than Tuckahoe.
• Washington Golf and Country Club: Historic private country club in Arlington, Virginia with comprehensive recreational amenities. Comparable member-owned governance model and DC metro location, but broader service offering including golf.
• Life Time Fitness: National premium fitness operator with multiple Northern Virginia locations. Offers pools, tennis, fitness classes, and family programming, representing a broader commercial alternative to Tuckahoe's member-owned model.
• Congressional Country Club: Premier private country club in Bethesda, Maryland with full recreational amenities including pools, tennis, and fitness. Comparable DC metro private club membership model with significantly higher initiation fees and broader amenities.
• Bethesda Country Club: Private member-owned country club in Bethesda, Maryland. Offers comparable family-oriented recreational programming including aquatics and tennis within the broader DC metro market.

Others

• Club Automation: Software platform used by Tuckahoe for member management, registration, and website. Serves the broader private club industry including many direct peers, providing ecosystem-level comparability.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RecTuckahoe
• Facebookfacebook.com/tuckahoerecreationclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tuckahoe-recreation-club-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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