Indoor Basketball?

Hey everyone, Im new to Astoria and I was curious if there was anywhere local with a public indoor basketball court. Thanks for the responses.

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Permalink Reply by Ran Craycraft on January 8, 2011 at 5:44am

The YMCA in LIC has an indoor court

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Permalink Reply by Steven Williams on January 11, 2011 at 2:37pm

Thank you

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Permalink Reply by Ran Craycraft on January 11, 2011 at 4:10pm

No prob. There might also be a court at Astoria Sports Complex--I don't remember.

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Permalink Reply by Thanassi Karageorgiou on January 23, 2011 at 10:59am

The YMCA in LIC has a very well kept indoor court but its only designated for free play at specific times. You can get a free week's trial, but must purchase a membership to attend thereafter.

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Permalink Reply by Roel LH Cousins on January 23, 2011 at 12:57pm

anywhere else that doesnt require a membership?

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Permalink Reply by Peter on January 23, 2011 at 11:08pm

None. LIC YMCAis the only one and I belonged there a few years back and even wt membership you could almost never get free time on the indoor courts. Astoria sports complex used to have hoops on the roof, I dont think that they do anymore

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Permalink Reply by Harris on January 24, 2011 at 4:42pm

What about in a public school or private school gym?

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Permalink Reply by Ran Craycraft on January 24, 2011 at 5:28pm

The schools I've talked to are reluctant to let anyone in after hours for (understandable) liability reasons. We've had those conversations when trying to organize a dodgeball league. Would be great if someone on WLA had access to a local school and let a few of us shoot around from time to time!

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Permalink Reply by Thanassi Karageorgiou on January 24, 2011 at 5:45pm

Exactly. There's more to it than just asking for playing time. Its one of those things where you have to know a friend of a friend who is cousins with the janitor lol.

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Permalink Reply by Kevin McDonough on January 24, 2011 at 6:06pm

Are there even any leagues for basketball in Astoria? I used to play at the 92nd street Y when I lived in that area but do not feel like taking 2 trains to play in a league. Is it possible to rent out a school gym anywhere here. If we could get like 10 to 15 guys to chip in maybe it could happen.

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Permalink Reply by Steven Williams on January 24, 2011 at 11:51pm

Kevin that would be a good idea, I think you can rent out the Y in LIC. Ill have to look into that. Maybe a 2 hour block once a week or so? Well have to see if we could get 10 or so guys together.

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Permalink Reply by Lily on January 25, 2011 at 12:08pm

Hi Kevin - you can definitely rent out public school gyms - an organization my sons are involved in rent out a gym every saturday from 12:30 to 3:30. The NYS DOE will charge you fees for rental, security, bathrooms, etc. Your first step is to contact some local schools. Good luck!