Tennis is fun. Tennis is hard. Lets play some tennis.

Hello! I am new to WLA, but I am not new to tennis and would love to get some intermediate, or advanced players together in the early evenings on a regular basis. I'm a 24 year old guy who used to be really good in high school (and went to college and became a smoker), and I am mainly just interested in playing with someone who wants to run around a bit, make me run around a bit, and enjoy some fun exercise.

What I would like to see - a group of 5 - 10 players who can commit to 1 of 2 nights a week (probably Tuesday and Thursday), so we can either get some rotating singles play, or some awesome doubles at Astoria Park.

Also I am a teacher, and I used to coach tennis to elementary kids when I was in high school, so if you are looking to improve your game lets get out there and work it out, play a couple sets, or just hit around!

C'mon folks - the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, less, so lets get out there and whack some balls! Post a reply and lets start a discussion about this.

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Permalink Reply by Jason L on May 21, 2009 at 12:21pm: I am definitely in for this... Our organizer, Gregg, will surely set something up soon. Otherwise, PM me if you need an evening or weekend partner. I can play from 5 PM to close. I am 3.5 to 4.0 player.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Laura on May 21, 2009 at 12:57pm: I would be up to play once a week and I consider myself an itermediate player (3.5-4.0). I played on my high school team and have played here and there in the years since, but nothing too intense at all.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jason L on May 21, 2009 at 2:39pm: Laura: Let's get this happening then! Next week would be best for me. Can you play on weekdays?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Matt on May 21, 2009 at 3:51pm: Excellent! Lets keep communicating on this message board so everyone can see when everyone is able and going to play. Anytime after 5 is great, especially now that the sun is staying out longer. Rock and roll!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Philip O'Mara on May 22, 2009 at 11:30pm: I am totally down! I have an ultimate game inside the track at 6:30 but I would love to play tennis from 5-7pm tuesday and thursday! i am currently 3.0 but at one time was 4.5-5.0 on great days... i will be there at 5pm on most tuesdays and thursdays anyway looking to hit with anyone...

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Permalink Reply by Laura on May 24, 2009 at 10:57pm: Yes, I can play on weekdays. Wed. and Thurs. nights are probably best although I don't think I can start this week, as already have plans both nights. The following week should work though.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jason L on May 27, 2009 at 9:53am: Hey Laura.. I'm pretty busy this week. Next week okay? Also, I think there will be a gathering at Astoria Park at 9 AM on Saturday but I haven't heard of word from the organizer of this group yet.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Philip O'Mara on May 24, 2009 at 11:47pm: side note* I won't be back from VA until sometime in early june...; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by I_Xanth on May 28, 2009 at 4:48pm: Is anyone interested in playing on weekends at all?

I'm around this Sunday, and would love to play a bit -- other weekends I'm more flexible and usually I can do Saturday as well.

I'm thinking sometime around 10 - 11, although I'm flexible.

I'm an advanced beginner/lower level intermediate --played a bit as a kid, through high school and then sporadically ever since.
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Matt on June 2, 2009 at 9:26am: I will be going to Astoria Park Wednesday around 4:30, 5 to see if anyone is around wanting to play. I would also like to play today (Tuesday) but it does not appear that the weather will hold out. If it does, I may see some of you at the park around 6. Holla!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jason L on June 2, 2009 at 9:51am: I may be able to make it at 5 but I can't guarantee it. I will look for you if I do. See ya!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Katherine Carter on June 8, 2009 at 1:04pm: Hey Matt,

That sounds great! I would love to get some singles games going, tuesday and thursday work for me. I used to play tennis in Middle and High School but stopped when I moved to NYC (didnt have the time!). I would consider myself intermediate.

Anyone up for this thursday evening? OR I would also be interested in doing weekend mornings.

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