About UCPA...

Thank you in advance for your interest in The University Club of Palo Alto.

The University Club of Palo Alto is a non-profit proprietary organization.

We are a family oriented club offering a wide range of activities and facilities:
 
  • Swimming Pool
  • Children's Wading Pool
  • Tennis
  • Fitness
  • Locker Rooms
  • Picnic Grove
  • BBQ Area
  • Children's Playground
  • Children's Summer Programs
  • Fine & Casual Dining

AQUATICS…
 
  • 25-yard main pool with diving board
    Open year round from 5 am - 9 pm
  • Children's wading pool
    Children 7 & under
    Open seasonally, April - October
  • Year round swim lessons
  • Year round & summer swim teams

TENNIS…
 
  • Year round private, semi-private & group lessons
  • Ten lighted courts - light key purchase & replacement - $20
  • Adult & junior Tournaments
  • Junior programs
  • Interclub

FITNESS ROOM…
 
  • Hours 5am - 11pm
  • Access card purchase & replacement - $20
  • Equipment orientation
  • Equipment
       Stair Masters
       Treadmills
       Multi Station Weight Machine
       Recumbent Bikes
       Arc Trainer
       Free Weights

MEN'S & WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOMS…
 
  • Locker rental - $10 per month
  • Day use lockers available, first come, first served
  • Showers
  • Hair Dryers

PICNIC GROVE & BBQ AREA…
 
  • Available year round on a first come, first served basis
  • May be reserved for a nominal fee

FINE & CASUAL DINING…
CLUBHOUSE DINING
 
  • LUNCH
    Tuesday - Friday
    11:30am - 1:30pm
  • DINNER
    Wednesday - Friday
    5pm - 9pm

GRILL DINING…
 
  • A casual & delicious dining experience
  • Open daily

MEMBER EVENTS…
 

A partial list of our special events

  • Easter
  • Mother's Day
  • Fourth of July
  • Thanksgiving
  • Family Christmas Dinner
  • Wine Tasting
  • Additional Seasonal Events & Programs

PRIVATE PARTIES…
 

Our Club is available to host your private parties, social events & business functions

  • Wedding receptions
  • Graduations
  • Auctions
  • Cocktail & hors d'oeuvres parties
  • Luncheons
  • Dinners
  • Meetings

 

 


GUEST PRIVILEGES…
 

Members may invite guests & house guests as defined below to the Club to dine,
swim or play tennis. House guests:
- a person/s staying in the home of a member for a minimum of one week but not
exceeding four weeks
- excludes house sitters or persons leasing a house during the absence of a member
Guests must be accompanied by a member.
Guest fees - $6 per day per guest.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS…
 

The financial management of the Club is the responsibility of the Board of Directors.

  • Nine members are elected for a three year term
  • Three members are elected each calendar year.
  • Officers of the Club are elected annually by the Board.

COMMITTEES…
 

Programs & activities are planned by the respective standing committees:

  • Aquatics - Swim Team
  • Facilities Task Force
  • Fitness
  • Membership
  • Scholarship
  • Tennis
  • Ad hoc committees are appointed by the Club President as necessary.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND…
Our members support a College Scholarship Fund which provides financial assistance
for deserving students.

CLUB ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS…
The General Manager is responsible for daily operations, programs & facilities and reports
to the Board of Directors.

The Administration, Tennis, Aquatics, Food & Beverage and Maintenance Staff report
to the General Manager.

BECOME A MEMBER…
Completed applications may be submitted to Member Services at any time.
  Applicants…
Applicants must have completed at least two years of college or equivalent education or
may be deemed eligible by their achievements or standing in the community.

Applicants must have the sponsorship of one current Club member.

Sponsorship…
Sponsors must be current Club members in good standing & have known the applicant's
family for at least one year.

The Process…
Once the completed application including deposit & sponsor letter is received, it is
reviewed by the Membership Committee and presented to the Board of Directors for
approval. After approval, applicants are placed at the bottom of the wait list.

Invitation to Join…
Once an existing member resigns & a vacancy exists the applicant from the top of the
wait list is invited to join the Club.

Legacy…
Adult children of existing Club members may be invited to join after following the above
application procedures, at which time they will be placed at the top of the wait list.

MEMBERSHIP FEES…
Fees & equity are established by the Board of Directors & are subject to change.
Confirmation of fees will be given upon invitation to join.

Initiation $17,500
Equity $6,800
Monthly Dues $205

Food & Beverage Minimum - $150 per quarter - January, April, July & October
The food & beverage minimum is charged when food & beverage purchases do not total
$150 for the quarter. Expenditures at reciprocal clubs do not apply to the quarterly minimum.

STATEMENTS…
Statements for charges incurred will be mailed monthly & are due on the 30th of every month.