Does anyone have a theory why Platform Tennis is thriving in New Jersey, but so contained in Massachusetts? Can anyone discuss the state of Platform Tennis in Massachusetts? Is the GBPTL a competitive league? Do all the teams have 15 year waiting list, with a hundred thousand dollar bond?
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Platform Tennis In Massachusetts?
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, Jan 20 2008 05:13 PM
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Posted 20 January 2008 - 11:25 PM
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Does anyone have a theory why Platform Tennis is thriving in New Jersey, but so contained in Massachusetts? Can anyone discuss the state of Platform Tennis in Massachusetts? Is the GBPTL a competitive league? Do all the teams have 15 year waiting list, with a hundred thousand dollar bond?
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Posted 29 January 2008 - 03:13 PM
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Does anyone have a theory why Platform Tennis is thriving in New Jersey, but so contained in Massachusetts? Can anyone discuss the state of Platform Tennis in Massachusetts? Is the GBPTL a competitive league? Do all the teams have 15 year waiting list, with a hundred thousand dollar bond?
I think Rob Coster is making a real effort to expand paddle play in Massachusetts. He has opened up communications with an ever growing list of players, and keeps urging them to participate in tournaments. That's a great way to initiate new contacts, become more proficient and get our sport thriving here in MA.
I belong to a group in Falmouth (Cape Cod) - the "Falmouth Racqueteers" - who are eager to play with other groups and potentially form another competitive league. We are only a group of 30, but have doubled our size in just two years. We look forward to growing our group to 100 members and providing a better facility and the ability to host interclubs and tournaments at some point in the near future.
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Posted 30 January 2008 - 02:02 PM
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Does anyone have a theory why Platform Tennis is thriving in New Jersey, but so contained in Massachusetts? Can anyone discuss the state of Platform Tennis in Massachusetts? Is the GBPTL a competitive league? Do all the teams have 15 year waiting list, with a hundred thousand dollar bond?
I think Rob Coster is making a real effort to expand paddle play in Massachusetts. He has opened up communications with an ever growing list of players, and keeps urging them to participate in tournaments. That's a great way to initiate new contacts, become more proficient and get our sport thriving here in MA.
I belong to a group in Falmouth (Cape Cod) - the "Falmouth Racqueteers" - who are eager to play with other groups and potentially form another competitive league. We are only a group of 30, but have doubled our size in just two years. We look forward to growing our group to 100 members and providing a better facility and the ability to host interclubs and tournaments at some point in the near future.
i live in scituate, and am interested in playing.....how can i get hold of you?
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Posted 03 February 2008 - 04:03 PM
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Does anyone have a theory why Platform Tennis is thriving in New Jersey, but so contained in Massachusetts? Can anyone discuss the state of Platform Tennis in Massachusetts? Is the GBPTL a competitive league? Do all the teams have 15 year waiting list, with a hundred thousand dollar bond?
I think Rob Coster is making a real effort to expand paddle play in Massachusetts. He has opened up communications with an ever growing list of players, and keeps urging them to participate in tournaments. That's a great way to initiate new contacts, become more proficient and get our sport thriving here in MA.
I belong to a group in Falmouth (Cape Cod) - the "Falmouth Racqueteers" - who are eager to play with other groups and potentially form another competitive league. We are only a group of 30, but have doubled our size in just two years. We look forward to growing our group to 100 members and providing a better facility and the ability to host interclubs and tournaments at some point in the near future.
i live in scituate, and am interested in playing.....how can i get hold of you?
You might want to contact The Village at Pinehills in Plymouth - talk to Chris Horne - about playing there! They're just put in two brand new courts, heaters, lights, a really nice facility and they're looking for players!
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Posted 09 February 2008 - 05:32 PM
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Does anyone have a theory why Platform Tennis is thriving in New Jersey, but so contained in Massachusetts? Can anyone discuss the state of Platform Tennis in Massachusetts? Is the GBPTL a competitive league? Do all the teams have 15 year waiting list, with a hundred thousand dollar bond?
No, North Andover Country Club in North Andover, MA has 3 good paddle courts and is looking for members. The intitiation is $14,000 and dues are $4,000 per year (the club also has a golf course, clay tennis courts, a swimming pool and dining. The GBPTL is competitive with national type players such as Bill Anderson, Matt Dana, Greg Bennett, Rob Pierce, Jim Greenho, Lennart Albrikes and the like.
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Posted 20 February 2008 - 01:31 PM
QUOTE(Sandy Richardson @ Jan 29 2008, 10:18 AM)
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QUOTE(geadie @ Jan 20 2008, 12:18 PM)
Does anyone have a theory why Platform Tennis is thriving in New Jersey, but so contained in Massachusetts? Can anyone discuss the state of Platform Tennis in Massachusetts? Is the GBPTL a competitive league? Do all the teams have 15 year waiting list, with a hundred thousand dollar bond?
I think Rob Coster is making a real effort to expand paddle play in Massachusetts. He has opened up communications with an ever growing list of players, and keeps urging them to participate in tournaments. That's a great way to initiate new contacts, become more proficient and get our sport thriving here in MA.
I belong to a group in Falmouth (Cape Cod) - the "Falmouth Racqueteers" - who are eager to play with other groups and potentially form another competitive league. We are only a group of 30, but have doubled our size in just two years. We look forward to growing our group to 100 members and providing a better facility and the ability to host interclubs and tournaments at some point in the near future.
Sandy
Thanks for replying. Rob Coster has earned my vote for re-election. He's pointed me towards TPTC in Billerica. Could be a good fit. Glad to hear paddle is thriving on the cape.
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Posted 20 February 2008 - 01:41 PM
QUOTE(Mike Reed @ Feb 9 2008, 12:37 PM)
QUOTE(geadie @ Jan 20 2008, 12:18 PM)
Does anyone have a theory why Platform Tennis is thriving in New Jersey, but so contained in Massachusetts? Can anyone discuss the state of Platform Tennis in Massachusetts? Is the GBPTL a competitive league? Do all the teams have 15 year waiting list, with a hundred thousand dollar bond?
No, North Andover Country Club in North Andover, MA has 3 good paddle courts and is looking for members. The intitiation is $14,000 and dues are $4,000 per year (the club also has a golf course, clay tennis courts, a swimming pool and dining. The GBPTL is competitive with national type players such as Bill Anderson, Matt Dana, Greg Bennett, Rob Pierce, Jim Greenho, Lennart Albrikes and the like.
Mike
Appreciate the info. I'm in Canton and looking for a ''Paddle only'' club. Pursuing TPTC at the moment. Thanks
Greg Eadie
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Posted 20 February 2008 - 02:14 PM
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QUOTE(Sandy Richardson @ Jan 29 2008, 10:18 AM)
QUOTE(fred tuck @ Jan 20 2008, 06:30 PM)
QUOTE(geadie @ Jan 20 2008, 12:18 PM)
Does anyone have a theory why Platform Tennis is thriving in New Jersey, but so contained in Massachusetts? Can anyone discuss the state of Platform Tennis in Massachusetts? Is the GBPTL a competitive league? Do all the teams have 15 year waiting list, with a hundred thousand dollar bond?
I think Rob Coster is making a real effort to expand paddle play in Massachusetts. He has opened up communications with an ever growing list of players, and keeps urging them to participate in tournaments. That's a great way to initiate new contacts, become more proficient and get our sport thriving here in MA.
I belong to a group in Falmouth (Cape Cod) - the "Falmouth Racqueteers" - who are eager to play with other groups and potentially form another competitive league. We are only a group of 30, but have doubled our size in just two years. We look forward to growing our group to 100 members and providing a better facility and the ability to host interclubs and tournaments at some point in the near future.
i live in scituate, and am interested in playing.....how can i get hold of you?
Dorkboy
I took a minute to register as a member at paddlePro. I've listed my email with them which would be accessable by you if you also regestered. You could then email me or, if you choose, leave your contact info here and i'll get back to you. As you might have figured, i'm clubless. Do you have courts available to you? Scituate is close enough for me. I'm in Canton
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Posted 20 February 2008 - 02:21 PM
QUOTE(sandoncape @ Feb 3 2008, 11:08 AM)
QUOTE(dorkboy @ Jan 30 2008, 09:07 AM)
QUOTE(Sandy Richardson @ Jan 29 2008, 10:18 AM)
QUOTE(fred tuck @ Jan 20 2008, 06:30 PM)
QUOTE(geadie @ Jan 20 2008, 12:18 PM)
Does anyone have a theory why Platform Tennis is thriving in New Jersey, but so contained in Massachusetts? Can anyone discuss the state of Platform Tennis in Massachusetts? Is the GBPTL a competitive league? Do all the teams have 15 year waiting list, with a hundred thousand dollar bond?
I think Rob Coster is making a real effort to expand paddle play in Massachusetts. He has opened up communications with an ever growing list of players, and keeps urging them to participate in tournaments. That's a great way to initiate new contacts, become more proficient and get our sport thriving here in MA.
I belong to a group in Falmouth (Cape Cod) - the "Falmouth Racqueteers" - who are eager to play with other groups and potentially form another competitive league. We are only a group of 30, but have doubled our size in just two years. We look forward to growing our group to 100 members and providing a better facility and the ability to host interclubs and tournaments at some point in the near future.
i live in scituate, and am interested in playing.....how can i get hold of you?
You might want to contact The Village at Pinehills in Plymouth - talk to Chris Horne - about playing there! They're just put in two brand new courts, heaters, lights, a really nice facility and they're looking for players!
Sandoncape
Thanks for the lead. I did talk to Chris. I applaud his efforts to make paddle more accessable in MA. I wish him much success. Looking forward to playing there soon
