AfroServe & Aces

AfroServe Sunday Social: Tennis Edition!

Welcome to AfroServe & Aces ~ "Where culture, community & courts meet”!

Our official 3-hour AfroServe Sunday Socials are back! 🎉
Here’s what to expect:

• 🎾 Training across all levels with our amazing Rwandan tennis instructor, Coach Ndekwe
• 🏆 On-court tournaments & fun tennis drills
• 🍴 More food & drinks
• 🎶 Louder Afrobeats vibes to keep the energy high
• 🎁 Special gifts for our “Club Aces” members who sign up for group coaching
• 🏸NEW! Off-court Badminton Game with badminton rackets & birdies provided!

What to bring:

• A tennis racket (if you have one bring it - we’ll have a few free, FIRST COME FIRST SERVE)!
• Tennis rackets for rent - $5 for three hours!
• Comfortable clothes & sneakers
• Water bottle & towel
• Positive energy & a smile 😁
• And don’t come alone - bring a friend!

Location Info:
Meet our Serve Squad at River Oaks Park for tennis and badminton!
Look for our table, music, and good vibes! Restrooms are inside the community center or you can use the Whataburger restroom across the street.
🚨 Reminder: NO African Time - we start on time!

The "Club Aces" Membership:
✅ FREE MEMBERSHIP for tennis free play & badminton pick-up games!
🎾 Only $15 for TWO hours of tennis instruction with Coach Ndekwe (skills + community vibes)! *Comes with free racket rental if needed.

Once payment is made, your name will be added to the roster. Please check in at the table to receive your wristband/highlighter mark, which confirms your spot in group coaching. Cheers!

Whether you’re a pro, total beginner, or just here to connect, gist, and play - you’re welcome here!

Get ready for an exclusive VIP experience - filled with Afrobeats music, pickleball, beach volleyball, free food & drinks, live entertainment, and an inspiring Tech Panel - where innovators and creators redefine tech, culture, and community!

AfroServe & Aces is a movement where culture meets connection through racquet sports - creating a third space for Afro-Diasporans to build community, promote wellness, and discover a lifelong love for tennis, pickleball, badminton, and table tennis.

Our mission is to make racquet sports accessible within Black and Brown communities, offering joyful, inclusive spaces that blend fitness, culture, and conversation.

Join us for an unforgettable AfroTech Week experience where community, culture, and courts meet!

Hosted by AfroServe & Aces, this Pickleball & Beach Volleyball Afrotech Social is your chance to play, connect, and celebrate the vibrant Afro-Diasporan community through sport, music, and tech innovation!

Your Tickets Include:
✅ Unlimited Food & Drinks served throughout the event
✅ Free Pickleball Coaching Sessions, Open Play & Interactive Games (all skill levels welcome!)
✅ Beach Volleyball tournaments
✅ Large Jenga, Connect4, Cornhole & Table Tennis
✅ Afrobeats x Amapiano DJ & Emcee keeping the vibe alive
✅ Tech Panel spotlighting Black & Brown industry leads across the tech landscape
✅ Live Entertainment & Vendor features
✅ Free Parking On-site

What to Expect
Connect with 200+ attendees, creators, recruiters, innovators, and professionals visiting Houston for AfroTech Week!

Experience live music, meaningful networking, and cultural conversations that move the needle - on and off the courts.
✨ Play. Connect. Innovate.

As a thank-you for being part of the AfroServe & Aces community, I’m giving our loyal members a $5 discount on tickets!

Use the discount code afroserveaces — available for the first 10 people who register.

Please arrive a few minutes early to secure your spot and make your way to check-in. Look for our AfroServe & Aces signs and volunteers to help guide you.

*Please note this event is 21+.

I can’t wait to see all of you on the courts for a day filled with Afrobeats, pickleball, tech, and connection! 🎾💫