Christopher Schneider and Diana Zentko, Social Member
Christopher Schneider and Diana Zentko have lived together in Fairfax since 2021. Chris is originally from McLean and works in Construction Management. Diana is originally from New York and moved to Northern Virginia in 2010. She works as an Anesthesiologist in DC. Together they have a 7-year-old son who has already been to a few club functions with friends. They also have a 9-year-old rescue labmix and 1.5-year-old English Mastiff who is 180 lbs. and as goofy and sweet as they come.
They love taking vacations to Virginia Beach and Myrtle Beach in the summers and visiting family in New York and Vermont. On some weekends they head up to their place in the mountains of West Virginia for some quiet relaxation.
They are excited to join ICC and take advantage of the family programs, the social events, and take some golf and tennis lessons.
Ravi Dankanikote, Corporate Social Membership Transfer
Ravi Dankanikote is the Senior Vice President for Enterprise Business Development at SAIC, where he leads business development for the enterprise. With close to 30 years of experience, Ravi excels in creating and executing growth strategies, delivering innovative solutions in engineering, digital, IT modernization, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions.
Ravi holds a Master’s from Shippensburg University and a Bachelors from Bangalore, India. He is actively involved in various industry organizations and non-profits, contributing to the development and success of these communities.
Ravi is passionate about sports, especially golf, tennis, and pickleball. He is married to Narmada, a passionate baker and amazing chef. They have two boys, Rahul and Karan, along with their beloved golden retriever, Snuffles. The Dankanikote family has been residents of Fairfax and Loudoun counties for the last 25 years and has contributed heavily to community development.
Ravi is eager to join the golf club to improve his golf game, connect with fellow sports enthusiasts, and network with other members. He looks forward to participating in club events and contributing to the vibrant club community.
Ravi and Narmada Dankanikote
The Schneider-Zentko Family
Recipe of the Month
By Patrick Fitzgerald, Executive Chef
Traditional Irish Soda Bread
As the spring inches closer, we are still in the cold months where comfort foods hit home a little bit more. St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and those might be some of my favorite comfort foods. From pickling and slow cooking my brisket, cabbage and salt potatoes, to homemade Irish Soda Bread – albeit a pretty basic meal, when done right it’s just perfect!
When it comes to soda bread, I need it to be a little moister than the typical soda bread. I also use currants versus the classic raisins, as well as caraway seed. Please see below for the recipe and I hope you enjoy it!
Ingredients:
• 4½ cup Flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Baking Soda
• 5 tbsp Butter, unsalted – cubed
• 1¾ cup Buttermilk
• 1 cup Currants
• 2 tbsp Carraway Seed (can use up to 3)
• 3 tbsp Sugar
Method:
1. Pre-heat oven to 400°.
2. Combine all dry ingredients.
3. Combine the buttermilk and the one egg.
4. Cut your cubed butter into the flour mixture, making sure to work the butter into the flour mixture until pea-size butter bits are reached.
5. Add your raisins and caraway seed, combine.
6. Slowly add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients, fold until well combined.
7. Tip bowl over onto floured work surface, and gently need the dough into a round shape.
8. Place on sheet pan or backing try, with a knife score the top with an “X” roughly ½ inch deep.
9. Bake on middle rack for 45-50 minutes, and test with skewer to make sure the middle is cooked through.
10. Remove from oven once done and let cool, until time to eat.
11. Enjoy with your corned beef and cabbage, or just as a snack with some tea of coffee.
A Heartfelt Farewell to Linda Faulk
Dear ICC Members,
With gratitude and a touch of sadness, we announce the retirement of Linda Faulk, a valued member of our Membership Billing and Accounting team, after 17 years of dedicated service to the club. Linda has played an instrumental role in ensuring the smooth operation of our billing and accounting processes, and we will greatly miss her presence.
As Linda transitions into this exciting new chapter of her life, we are pleased to share that Chris Park from Golf will work alongside her during March to ensure a seamless handover. We encourage you to stop by and personally extend your best wishes to Linda before she embarks on her well-deserved retirement.
We will also miss her adorable dog, Polo, who often
joined Linda in the office on Mondays when the clubhouse was closed.
Please join us in expressing our appreciation to Linda for her years of service and wishing her all the best in the years ahead. Her legacy will remain a cherished part of the ICC community.
Warm regards,
The ICC Management Team
GOLF
We are all very excited about the upcoming 2025 golf season. Hopefully by the time of this newsletter article, the snow will be melted away and the course will be open. What a winter!
Kohlhaas Cup
Sign-ups for this year’s Kohlhass Cup have started.CLICK HERE to sign up. We are taking the first 128 players. Benji Nowakwill be defending his crown for this year-long member match play event. The field this year will be limited to the first 128 Class-A Member entries. The cost is $40 for the net match play event and everyone who reaches the ‘sweet 16’ will receive Golf Shop Credit. The first round begins on March 15th this year.
Don’t miss out!
The 2025 I – Opener
Saturday, April 5th
Tom Melideo
ICC Men’s Annual Member Guest
June 12th,13th and 14th
The registration forms and particulars about the lottery signup will be emailed out in early March. The lottery will take place on April 5th. All players need to turn in their completed registration form by 8:00 a.m. that morning. If you can’t make it that day, we will accept completed forms with full payment starting March 24th. The lottery will take place in the Pub on April 5th at 8:00 a.m. Don’t be late. If there are any questions regarding the Member-Guest please call Tom directly at (703) 449-3429. Registration forms will be emailed out to the members around March 1st. Sponsorships will also be available for the first 12 members.
Other Key Events for 2025
Retired Men’s Opening Day – March 27th
WGA 18-Hole Opening Day – April 1st
WGA 9-Hole Opening Day – April 2nd
The Alternato – now two days! – May 9th & 10th
ICC One Day Member-Guest – May 15th
Same format as last year.It is a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start with a scramble format. CLICK HERE to sign up. Cost is $105
• Teams are made up of Four Team Players
• Combined team Index must be at least 35 using the 3/1 index
• Can’t have more than one person 2.5 or lower
• Limited to two players 5.7 or lower
TEE MARKERS:
A & B players play the GOLD tees
C & D players play the BLACK tees
Scramble Format – Each player MUST use 3 tee shots. Each player on the team hits a tee shot, and then the players select a ball to play. All players then play from that spot. Continue this process until the ball is holed. The balls played must be within one club length of the selected spot and the same surface; on the putting green the ball must be playing within 2 inches of the selected spot, no nearer the hole.
Two-Man Team Championship – May 24th & May 25th
Mixed Couples Championship – May 26th
WGA 18-Hole Ladies Member-Guest – June 16th & 17th
I-Roller – Thursday, June 19th
ICC Club Championship – June 27th, 28th & 29th
Red, White & Blue – Event will be played on Friday, July 4th this year!
Men’s Senior Club Championship – July 19th & 20th
Men’s Autumn Classic – October 2nd-October 4th
SCORE POSTING & GOLF COURSE RATING:
We anticipate score posting (for rounds played at ICC) to begin again around the first week of March when most of the tee boxes open up. Please also remember that any rounds played at other courses in Virginia or other areas “in season”
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(Florida, California, etc.) you are required to post those scores. You can also post online by using the GHIN score posting app. All you need is your GHIN number and your last name and you should be good to go. Please also remember to always post your scores on the day you played the round and not several days later.
Senior PGA Championship at Congressional Country Club
May 20th-May 25th
If you are interested in volunteering for this event, we will be sending out an email soon looking for volunteers.
Junior Golf
The ICC Professional Staff is excited to announce the upcoming Spring Junior Golf Program! Below, you will find details on the two main programs along with direct links to register. We look forward to meeting the juniors and helping them enhance their golf skills.
Operation 36:
• Greenies (Tuesday 5:00 –6:00 p.m.)
Click Here to sign-up
• Fairways (Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
Click Here to sign-up
PGA Junior League (Access code: ICC2025)
• 13 & Under (Thursday 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.)
Click Here to sign-up
• 17 & Under (Thursday 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.)
Click Here to sign up
Golf Course Update
By Nathaniel Guldseth, Golf Course Superintendent
Dear Member:
March is fast approaching but the golf course remains buried in snow as I write this. While this winter has not been a golfer friendly one, it has been great for the grass.
Turfgrass stays quite green and healthy underneath a good layer of snow during the winter months. When there is no snow cover, the plant turns yellow and is susceptible to crown desiccation. When turf is exposed to the cold, drying winds of winter, the crown of the plant can dry out significantly. This is the part of the plant that produces root, shoot and stem tissues, so if it gets too dry you will actually get winterkill. The forecast calls for more snow and rain, so desiccation should not be an issue this year.
When we can get out there, the maintenance staff has started a few significant projects:
Shifting and expanding #14 white tee. Some of our white tees are woefully undersized and uneven. This will be the first of many white tee up-grades. The basic sub-grade is complete and if we can get back to it, we should have it grassed by mid-March with the hope to open it by late spring.
Softening the slope between #6 green and the pond. In an effort to prevent some golf balls from rolling all the way in to the water, we are adding a layer of wood to the wall at 6 green and backfilling with soil so that we can decrease the grade there. The goal here is NOT to prevent all shots from rolling back in to the water – just some. A wedge struck with too much spin or any shot that lands too near the front of the green will still have a good chance of getting wet.
Removing the fence that runs along #8. This fence has gotten quite damaged over the years from trees and branches. We have attempted to repair and to cover with screens, but it is just impossible to make a chain link fence look attractive. Ultimately, we decided to try removing it entirely, and the resulting look is fantastic. The tree line will be OB and there
will be white stakes to mark it.
When we are not able to work on the course, we are happily preparing for the construction of the new maintenance facility! As you can imagine, a maintenance shop that is 40 years old has acquired a bit of stuff. We have begun the process of cleaning and purging anything we do not use or need. The summer months can overwhelm us with work, so with a project start date of just after Labor Day, we are trying to get everything done now if possible.
Spring will be here before we know it – take care and I look forward to seeing you out on the course.
Retired Men’s Golf Team
By Bob Levin
In March 2024, I led off this Scorecard article as follows:
“Playoffs 2024? ICC’s Retired Men’s Team is poised to earn a playoff berth this year after narrowly missing out in 2023.”
Well, as most of you know, we had a winning record and qualified for the playoffs in 2024. A narrow loss in the quarterfinals ended our season.
In my opinion, winning is fun but it takes a back seat to the camaraderie, low-key competition, and opportunity to play at the courses of other Northern Virginia Retired Men’s Golf Association members.
If you haven’t already indicated your plan to play this year, and you are age 50+, we welcome new players. We have 24 matches scheduled. To join, please contact team President Jim Judkins ( jimjudkins99@gmail. com ) or me ( rlevin4@gmail.com ).
Upcoming Near-Term Schedule
March 18th
League-wide Meeting of NVRGMA Officers at Belmont CC
March 27th
Opening Day Meeting and Intra-squad Outing at ICC
April 3rd
First League Match at Home vs. Hidden Creek
April 10th
Away Match at Hidden Creek
Lady Niners
By Clare Kersten
WELCOME BACK LADY NINERS!
Spring is almost here, and the ICC Lady Niners are ready for a fun season of Wednesday morning play from late March through October!
Get Ready! Opening Day is APRIL 2nd when we kick it off with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. – games and prizes, followed by a luncheon and our Spring Meeting. Come dressed for the weather and FUN! (See the flier with details on page 13).
Spread the word - We Love to Welcome New Ladies to our Group, so please share…
A no-stress way to improve your game and meet lots of lovely ICC members. Whether you are learning to play or returning to a former favorite pastime, you will enjoy friendly rounds throughout the season.
More than just reserved tee times every Wednesday morning with friends, members enjoy weekly games and special events throughout the season, including our Holiday luncheon, Closing Day event and prizes for weekly games and achievements. Sign-up with friends or join a group to mix-it-up –each week’s online signup portal will be sent to you by the Pro Shop, and you choose when to play.
We are looking forward to our super-helpful Niners Clinics with Travis on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. for $17 per clinic. Annual membership in the Lady Niners is still $60, charged to your ICC member account around March 26th, when our Tee Time Portal Opens.
New Niners can join any time, but consider joining now to be a part of the party on Opening Day!
Ready to Play? Have questions? Ask at the Pro Shop or reach out to Patti Freeman (pwfreeman970@gmail.com) or Barb Cushman (dbcushman@aol.com), this year’s Co-Chairs!
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU OUT THERE!
ICC Lady Niners 2025 Season Calendar
March 26th Pre-season Practice Round
April 2nd Lady Niners Opening Day Tournament & Spring Meeting (9:00 am Shotgun; 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch & Meeting)
April 9th Course Closed – Aerification
April 16th Open Play Team Scramble
April 23rd Open Play
April 30th Open Play – (Game: Blind Holes Tournament) MVTMA B-Match 9:00 am Shotgun, Lady Niners on Front 9
May 7th Open Play
May 14th Open Play – (Game: Count Odd Holes Only)
May 21st Open Play (Bring a Guest $25)
May 28th Open Play (Game: Count Even Holes Only)
June 4th Open Play
June 11th Open Play (Game:Classic Stableford)
June 18th Open Play (Bring a Guest $25)
June 25th Open Play (Game: Count Putts Only)
July 2nd Open Play (Wear Red, White and Blue )
July 9th Open Play
July 16th Open Play (Game: Texas Scramble – Play Best Tee Shot then Each Player Plays her own Ball)
July 23rd Open Play (Bring a Guest $25)
July 30th Open Play (Game: 2 Person Scramble)
August 6th Open Play (Game: Count Odd Holes Only)
August 13th Open Play (Bring a Guest $25)
August 20th Putting/Short Game Contests! (Course Aerification – Course Closed)
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September 3rd Day 1 – WGA 9-Hole Championship Ringer Tournament
September 10th Day 2 – WGA 9-Hole Championship Ringer Tournament
September 17th Day 3 – WGA 9-Hole Championship Ringer Tournament
September 24th Open Play (Bring a Guest $25)
October 1st Open Play (Game: Texas Scramble –Play Best Tee Shot then Each Player Plays her own Ball)
October 8th Three Club Challenge
October 15th Open Play (Game: Blind Holes Tournament)
October 22nd Open Play (Bring a Guest $25)
October 29th Closing Day & Women Giving Back Charity Golf Tournament (9:00 am Shotgun & Luncheon)
November 5th Open Play
November 12th Open Play – Last Day of the Season –Honor our Veterans!
December 17th Lady Niners End of Season HolidayLuncheon & Gift Exchange
JOIN THE LADY NINERS TODAY!
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Sunday Brunch
Coed Tennis Flight (3.5-)
Spartan Bootcamp
Sculpt-n-Burn
Barre Fitness
Midday Flow/Hatha Yoga
Junior Intermediate/ Tournament Group
Bollywood Fitness Move Up Move Down Pickleball
3.0-4.0+ * approval needed
Jr. Quickstart/Beg./Adv. Beginner
Restorative Hatha Yoga
Junior Tournament/ High Performance Body Tone
Tiffany's Tennis Basics Clinic (Levels 0–3.5)
Spartan Bootcamp
Sculpt-n-Burn
Dynamic Stretch
Shot of the Week (3.0-)
Pasta Night
Jr. Quickstart/Beg./Adv. Beginner
Junior Tournament/Intermediate Zumba!
Cardio Tennis w/Kevin (3.5+)
Wednesday Night Men’s Flight
Hatha Yoga Shot of the Week (3.5+) Beginner Pickleball Clinic
Junior Tournament/ High Performance Fried Chicken Night Body Tone
Spartan Bootcamp
Sculpt-n-Burn Live Ball w/Francis (3.5+)
Live Ball Clinic w/Tiffany (3.0-)
High Performance/Tournament Prime Rib Night
Men’s Saturday Hitting Crew
Craig's Cardio (3.5+)
Butts & Guts
Mat Pilates
Jr. Quickstart/Beg./Adv. Beginner
Jr. Intermed./Tournament Group
“Dinks & Pub” Pickleball
ADDAX Wine Dinner
Men’s Saturday Hitting Crew
Craig's Cardio (3.5+)
Butts & Guts
Mat Pilates
Junior Quickstart/Beginner/ Advanced Beginner
Jr. Intermed./Tournament Group
“Dinks & Pub” Pickleball
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Sunday Brunch
Coed Tennis Flight (3.5-)
Sunday Brunch
Coed Tennis Flight (3.5-)
Spartan Bootcamp
Sculpt-n-Burn
Barre Fitness
Midday Flow/Hatha Yoga
Junior Intermediate/ Tournament Group
Move Up Move Down Pickleball
3.0-4.0+ * approval needed
Jr. Quickstart/Beg./Adv. Beginner
Bollywood Fitness
Spartan Bootcamp
Sculpt-n-Burn
Barre Fitness
Midday Flow/Hatha Yoga
Junior Intermediate/ Tournament Group Move Up Move Down Pickleball
Junior. Tournament/ High Performance Body Tone Tiffany's Tennis Basics Clinic (Levels 0–3.5)
Lady Niners Open Play
Lady Niner Clinic 1:00 pm
Spartan Bootcamp
Sculpt-n-Burn
Shot of the Week (3.0-)
Dynamic Stretch
Jr. Quickstart/Beg./Adv. Beginner
Pasta Night
Junior Tournament/Intermediate
Cardio Tennis w/Kevin (3.5+) Zumba!
Wednesday Night Men’s Flight
Shot of the Week (3.5+)
Hatha Yoga
Beginner Pickleball Clinic
Junior Tournament/ High Performance Body Tone
Spartan Bootcamp Live Ball w/Francis (3.5+)
Sculpt-n-Burn
Live Ball Clinic w/Tiffany (3.0-)
High Performance/Tournament Prime Rib Night
Juniors Doubles Tournament
Men’s Saturday Hitting Crew
Craig's Cardio (3.5+) Butts & Guts Mat Pilates
Junior Quickstart/Beginner/ Advanced Beginner
Junior Intermediate/Tournament Group
“Dinks & Pub” Pickleball
Lady 18ers
By Cindy Cox
Hello Spring! Hello warm sunshine. Hello new grass. Hello sunny daffodils. Hello golf without a sweater, jacket and wool cap. Hello tee times. Lots of tee times. Hello golf buddies. Hello golf season 2025!
Upcoming Events
ICC Lady 18ers Opening Day: The Ladies 18-hole Women’s Golf Association season opening day will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 1st. We hope that everyone will join us!
ICC Lady 18ers Membership: The ICC Lady 18ers play golf on Tuesday mornings from April through October. Every open play day includes a fun weekly game followed by lunch. Prizes are awarded at the end of the season. If you are interested in joining the Lady 18ers, please contact Bea Pham at beapham@yahoo.com. Annual membership is $50.
March 25th Practice Round (no game)
April 1st OPENING DAY 3 Person Team 2 BB
April 8th Aeration – Course Closed
April 15th ARFAX Team Matches
April 22nd Throw Out Par 5s
April 22nd Hard Nine
April 29th Throw Out Par 3s
May 6th Short and Sweet
May 13th WDCGA Team Matches
May 20th Long and Lovely
May 27th Memorial Day Weekend Tees @ 1:00 pm
June 3rd Water, Water Everywhere
June 10th Blind Partner
June 16th/17th Member Guest
June 24th Bennett Pinehurst Tournament
July 1st Putt for Dough
July 8th Count Even Holes
July 15th Count Odd Holes
July 22nd Stableford
July 29th Criss Cross
August 5th Crier’s Dice
August 12th Easy Peasy
August 19th Aeration Course Closed
August 26th Two Lady Team
Sept. 2nd Labor Day Weekend Tees @ 1:00 pm
Sept. 9th Blind 9
Sept. 16th Charity Event
Sept. 23rd Bunkers!
Sept. 30th Old Pals
October 7th Sweet 16
October 14th Retired Men’s Mixer (TBD)
October 21st Lucky Day
October 28th CLOSING DAY – 3 Person Alternato
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Monday, June 16th & Tuesday, June 17th
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Happy Birthday, Britta Russo!
A 90th birthday party lunch for Britta Russo was held at the club on February 19th. Organized by Eileen Maslowsky, it featured a champagne toast and lots of good cheer.
RACQUETS
Highlights
• Kevin Kwon –Assistant Director
• Men’s Member Guest 2025
• Tennis Club Championships 2025
• Pickleball Member/Guest Tournament – March 15th
• I-Opener Events –March 29th & April 4th
• ICL Tennis Teams Begin
• NVTL Spring/Summer
• Adult Clinics
• Spring Jr. Clinics
• Sports Camps Begin
Kevin Kwon – Assistant Director of Racquets
In addition to his responsibilities as Director of Pickleball, this year Kevin will take on the role of Assistant Director of Racquets. We look forward to the new programs and events he will contribute.
Men’s
Member/Guest Tournament
Our Men’s Member/Guest Tournament was held on the morning of Saturday, January 4th (see photos below). Congratulations to Brian and his guest Wil for coming out on top!
Club Tennis Championships 2025
The Tennis Club Championships were amazing this year as always. The Mardi Gras theme cheered February with a
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Brian Hope and guest Wil – winners of the Men’s Member Guest Tournament
Craig Hardenbergh
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celebratory vibe and a colorful atmosphere. The compass draw format allows for a wide variety of player levels and is a wonderfully inclusive event. Members dressed up, came out to cheer each other on, and enjoyed the competition.
The finals weekend events were packed including the awards banquet. If you would like to see even more pictures, go to the International Country Club Tennis Facebook page! ICC racquets puts on this great event every year.
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Pickleball Member/Guest Tournament
ICC racquets will host the Pickleball Member/Guest tournament from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15th. This event is open to all levels and is going to be a lot of fun! Bring a guest or partner up with a member. Teams are OPEN COED, which means anything goes (any combination of players).
Sign up HERE or call the racquets desk at (703) 449-3432.
I-Opener
This club-wide event kicks off the outdoor season. Racquets will have a tennis tournament for players on Saturday, March 29th starting at 9:00 a.m. The pickleball players will enjoy a tournament on Friday, April 4th at 7:00 p.m. Look for more details coming soon!
ICL Teams Start in Spring
In the Country Club League, we will be fielding four women’s daytime tennis teams (A, B, C2 and C3), one women’s evening team, and one Men’s tennis team.
For Women:
The women’s teams include a variety of competitive levels. These teams combine the excitement of competitive play and some social (as lunch is served after the weekday matches). While practices are ongoing, the competitive season starts the week of April 21st.
The Thursday night team is designed to give women who cannot compete during the day a chance to play in the evening at 7:00 p.m.
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For Men:
In the Inter Club League matches will be on Thursday nights at 7:00 p.m. starting in April. More details will be sent out soon.
Northern Virginia Tennis League
In the NVTL league we will be fielding a Sunday afternoon Mixed Doubles Team (starting in June), and a Saturday morning Men’s 7-man B-Team starting in May.
Contact the tennis shop at (703) 449- 3432 or tennis.shop@internationalcc.com
Men’s and Women’s Singles Ladders
We will offer Men’s and Women’s singles ladders starting on March 18th for 4 weeks. If you’d like to participate, contact the tennis shop at (703) 449-3432 or tennis.shop@ internationalcc.com
ADULT TENNIS CLINICS
Make joining a winter clinic, cardio, or tennis flight one of your goals for Spring! Most of our cardio and tennis clinics (other than semi-private groups) cost $27 per hour, and you can attend them as your schedule allows. Classes are limited in size, so please sign up ahead of time.
Our adult offerings for March are listed below. If you don’t already receive our weekly tennis schedule, you can contact the tennis shop for details or to be added to the list to receive the weekly tennis schedule.
Adult Tennis Clinics:
Men’s Team Practice with Francis Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
* To ensure the highest quality experience for every player, we strongly encourage obtaining a DUPR rating. This helps players identify the class that best matches their skill level, ensuring a more tailored and effective learning experience. If you haven’t been assessed yet, simply reach out to us, and we’ll assist you in getting rated! *
* TO SIGN UP FOR CLASSES/SOCIALS WITH A RATING OF 3.0 OR HIGHER, YOU MUST BE PRO APPROVED IF YOU HAVE NOT YET OBTAINED A DUPR RATING. *
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Mondays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – 3.0-4.0+ *Pro Approval* Move up Move down (max 16)
• Move up Move down is an open play format where participants rotate partners and opponents after each game, ensuring variety and the opportunity to play with players of different abilities.
Thursdays 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – 2.5-3.0 Beginner
Pickleball Clinic (max 8)
• This is an excellent starting point for beginners or players who have some experience but lack confidence. The goal is to build a strong foundation by teaching essential skills, proper shot mechanics for common shots, and effective strategies for improved gameplay.
Fridays 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – 3.25-4.0+ *Pro Approval* Move up Move down (max 16)
• Move up Move down is an open play format where participants rotate partners and opponents after each game, ensuring variety and the opportunity to play with players of different abilities.
Saturdays 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. – Open Play 4 courts –Dinks & Drinks Social (max 16)
• Open Play is a dynamic and inclusive format in pickleball where players of varying skill levels come together to enjoy the game in a casual, social setting. This format is a great way for players to practice, meet new people, and develop their skills.
Junior Tennis Clinics
The ongoing winter junior tennis continues through Saturday, April 19th.
The spring session of junior tennis clinics will begin the following Monday, April 21st.
2024 Junior Tennis Clinic Sessions
Spring Session: Monday, April 21st – Saturday, June 6th
This group emphasizes footwork, stroke production, scoring and preparation for high school competitive tennis.
High Performance/Tournament Group
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
This group is designed for high intermediate to advanced players and emphasizes high level stroke production, court strategy, mental toughness, and match play. Geared towards those preparing for High School/College competitions and tournaments. Evaluation required to determine appropriateness for class
Summer Tennis Camps
When the four consecutive weeks of sports camp start at the end of July, the camps will run Monday through Thursday. You can sign up for one or more of the following weeks:
• June 16th-19th • June 30th-July 3rd
• June 23rd-26th • July 7th-10th
Summer Sports Camp
The sports camp is designed to encourage children to experience all the activities that International Country Club has to offer. The full-day camp begins at 9:30 a.m. with a golf lesson, continues with tennis, pickleball and play and ends with a refreshing swim in the pool. Pick up is at 3:30 p.m.
Kids enjoy gaining new skills, making new friends, and having lots of fun!
Sport Camps Begin July 14th
Four consecutive weeks of sports camp start mid-July and will run Monday through Thursday. You can sign up for one or more of the following weeks:
• Week 1: July 14th – July 17th
• Week 2: July 21st – July 24th
• Week 3: July 28th – July 31st
• Week 4: August 4th – August 7th
• Week 5: August 11th – August 14th
FITNESS
Our annual 5k Charity Run/ Walk is happening on March 29th. Below is a description of this year’s recipient of donations. Please help us raise money to help them achieve their goals. With the funds raised through the charity run, they can continue to provide a valuable resource to children and families in the area.
Their Mission
Cari Pacheco Fitness Director
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Group Classes (see page 26)
A reminder that group exercise classes are done in three ways: in studio, outdoor and ZOOM online. Most of the classes will have two options such as in-studio (or outdoors) and a Zoom live stream.
The Fairfax Free Book Bus is a 503(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Our goal is to provide free books to children in Fairfax County to inspire a life-long love of reading. We want to help children have a home library and encourage reading. With our community partners we work to collect gently used children’s books of all genres and plan events with Title 1 schools and other needs-based organizations within Fairfax County to distribute the books. Since FFBB began in 2022, it has collected and distributed close to 10,000 books to local children though events at these organizations.
Did You Know? According to the US Department of Education, children who have more books in their homes tend to perform better academically and are more likely to finish high school and pursue higher education. Having plenty of books at home directly increases children’s literacy. It’s important for children to be able to select the books that they want to read and that they share those books with their family members.
Personal Fitness Training
Unlock Your Full Potential with ICC Fitness Experts!
At ICC Fitness, we’re committed to helping you reach your personal best. Whether you’re looking to improve your golf game, recover from an injury or push your limits with cuttingedge techniques. Our team of top-tier professionals are here to guide you. Now is the perfect time to take your fitness
You can join the monthly membership group for $35 monthly. This will give you unlimited access to all group exercise classes. By joining our monthly program, you will have access to recorded group classes. This is a great way to stay with your favorite classes when you cannot connect on their day and time.
For members that would like to join a class occasionally, we offer a drop-in per class option for $15 per class. Please email the fitness director at cari.pacheco@intentationalcc. com for more information.
Our group classes include:
• Barre Fitness • Mat Pilates
• Body Tone • Midday Flow/Hatha Yoga
• Bollywood Fitness • Restorative Hatha Yoga
• Butts & Guts • Sculpt and Burn
• Dynamic Stretch • Spartan Bootcamp
• Hatha Yoga
• Zumba
Class Highlight: Hatha Yoga with Laurie
Every Thursday | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | ICC Studio
This month, we are excited to put a special spotlight on our Hatha Yoga, led by Laurie.
Join Laurie for a rejuvenating Hatha Yoga session designed to harmonize the mind and body. Whether you’re new to yoga or looking to deepen your practice, this class offers a balanced approach to wellness, proper breathing, body
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alignment, and controlled movements.
Benefits of Hatha Yoga
Improves Flexibility & Strength: Gently stretches and strengthens muscles for a balanced, toned body.
Enhances Posture & Alignment: Corrects body alignment to reduce pain and prevent injury.
Reduces Stress & Anxiety: Promotes deep relaxation through breathing techniques and fluid body poses.
Boosts Mental Clarity: Increases focus and concentration, emphasis on achieving mental calm.
Supports Balance & Stability: Improves coordination and stability through body aligned movements.
Whether you are seeking relaxation or a deeper connection with your body, this class offers the perfect midday reset. Come and experience the holistic benefits of Hatha Yoga!
consistency in your golf swing.
Contact Information
Cari Pacheco, a Golf Fitness specialist certified by Titleist Performance Institute (TPI), is here to elevate your game.
To schedule a complimentary assessment, contact at cari.pacheco@internationalcc.com. Together, you’ll work on improving flexibility; strengthening your core and glute muscles. Achieve overall stability and kinetic balance. These essential components will help you gain more power and
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Also check out the Fitness group class schedule/other info on the International Country Club’s website: https://www.internationalcc.com/
March ICC Fitness 2025
Group Classes
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6:15 - 7:15 am
Spartan Bootcamp By Amy (outdoor & indoor)
9:00 - 10:00 am
Sculpt-n-Burn By Cari
Studio/Zoom
9:00 - 10:00 am
Restorative Hatha Yoga By Lynne (Studio/Zoom)
6:15 - 7:15 am
Spartan Bootcamp By Amy (outdoor & indoor)
9:00 - 10:00 am
Sculpt-n-Burn By Cari Studio/Zoom
6:00 - 7:00 pm
10:00 - 11:00 am Barre Fitness By Amanda (Studio/Zoom)
6:15 - 7:15 am
Spartan Bootcamp By Amy (outdoor & indoor)
9:00-10:00 am
Sculpt-n-Burn By Cari
Studio/Zoom
12:30 - 1:15 pm
Dynamic Stretch By Tiffany Davis (Studio) 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Body Tone By Amy (Studio) 6:00 - 7:00 pm By Eneida (Studio/Zoom)
Hatha Yoga By Laurie (Studio)
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Body Tone By Amy (Studio)
9:30 - 10:00 am Butts & Guts By Beth (Studio/Zoom)
10:00 - 11:00 am Mat Pilates By Nicky (Studio/Zoom)
gator
The 2025 Gator Swim Season will be here before you know it, and we are getting pumped for a summer full of fun!
Gator Open House and Registration will be Tuesday, April 8th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse. We will have suit sizing, spirit wear and our Coaches/Reps will be onsite for questions. We can’t wait to welcome new swimmers and reunite our Gators for an epic summer of friendship, festivity and fast swims!!
For more information, visit: https://members.internationalcc.com/ group/pages/swim-team or email iccswimreps@gmail.com
International Country Club
13200 Route 50 • Fairfax, VA 22033 www.internationalcc.com
CLUBHOUSE .................. 703-968-7990
GRILL ROOM
703-449-3427
GOLF SHOP 703-449-3430
SWIMMING POOL
703-449-3434
RACQUETS SHOP 703-449-3432
FITNESS CENTER FACILITY ...... 703-449-3436
DINNER RESERVATIONS 703-867-7392
Reservations Required for Dinner: No Online Dinner Reservations at this time.
MARCH
GRILL ROOM & PUB ROOM
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday & Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
GOLF PRO SHOP
Monday: Closed
Tuesday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Driving Range closes 45 minutes before Dark
RACQUETS PRO SHOP
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
FITNESS FACILITY
Monday through Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
CLUBHOUSE/ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
General Manager
Lee Douglas ........... 703-449-3420 ........ lee.douglas@internationalcc.com
