Membership Types

Membership of the Club is open only to persons above twenty one years of age holding graduate degree of an Indian University or its equivalent, of reputable character and conduct. Exceptional tennis players may be admitted as Members after waiving the condition for graduate degree.

There are 14 classes of Members

  • Life Members - ( 109 )
  • Honorary Members - ( 8 )
  • Honorary Members (Ex-officio) - ( 3 )
  • Members - ( 195 )
  • Associate Members - ( 166 )
  • Temporary Members - ( 3 )
  • Family Members - ( 53 )
  • Service Members - ( 0 )
  • Student Members - ( 8 )
  • Morning Members - ( 6 )
  • Corporate Members - ( 39 )
  • Senior Associate Members - ( 83 )
  • Spouse Members ( 34 )
  • Evening Members ( 0 )

Classification of Membership

  • Member:
    Membership is open to skilled tennis players approved by the Executive Committee. Applicants must undergo the ITF’s On-court Assessment conducted by a panel of at least three accomplished members and must achieve a minimum ITN rating of 7.5, followed by an on-court evaluation on Court No.1. The total number of Members shall not exceed 200 at any time.
    There are three categories of membership: Class A for general applicants, Class B for close relatives (son, daughter, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law) of existing Members or Associate Members, and Class C for student members who have excelled at the University, State, or National level. Admission rotates between Class A and Class B based on eligibility, and any Member can propose a relative under Class B only once every five years. Class C applicants will be given priority over Class A and B if eligible. Members residing outside Trivandrum will be considered Non-Resident Members during their period of residence away from the city.
  • Life Members:
    A person eligible for membership can become a Life Member by paying a fee of ₹7,00,000 (plus taxes), subject to Executive Committee approval. Existing members aged 60+ can opt for Life Membership by paying ₹5,000 (with 40 years of membership) or ₹10,000 (with 20 years). Members aged 70+ with 15 years of membership automatically qualify by paying ₹10,000. Taxes extra.
  • Service Members:
    Exclusively for serving commissioned defense personnel posted in Trivandrum.
  • Student Members:
    Open to students above 16 years of age who are studying in Trivandrum, only for playing tennis.
  • Morning Members:
    Open to tennis enthusiasts for playing on designated court during morning hours.