Foosball

[Mugmurray]

Is there any truth to the rumor that AAC is considering installing Foosball tables in all the Recreation Centers? If it's true I imagine a lot of new clubs forming around them but I wonder where they would put them!:bigbow::bigbow:

[Bogie Shooter]

AAC has no authority over all of The Villages.

[retiredguy123]

All rec centers? That really sounds like a waste of money and space to me.

[Two Bills]

If you like a bit of peace and quiet, Vote NO!
Some years ago our local pub installed a table, and within weeks landlord lost half his regulars.
He binned it after a few months!

[Topspinmo]

Is there any truth to the rumor that AAC is considering installing Foosball tables in all the Recreation Centers? If it's true I imagine a lot of new clubs forming around them but I wonder where they would put them!:bigbow::bigbow:

If I remember correctly the new responders rec center plans had them.

[Topspinmo]

All rec centers? That really sounds like a waste of money and space to me.

You mean like the handicap chair lifts? Which I haven’t seen one used yet.

[Rwirish]

Let’s hope not.

[frank1975]

WHY????? Because you have no interest????

[Bay Kid]

That would be fun, but they have to be Pierre tables. True foosball!

[billlaur]

Peirre tables they are the best,nothing like a good pierre..:bigbow::bigbow:

[Sandy and Ed]

Much too noisy! I guess you could create a room (similar to the billiard room) to muffle the sound but, really, such an expense for so few? Then we can install indoor shuffleboard tables and, why not, dart boards.Seems more suitable for a tavern. Maybe one of the multiple drinking establishments might step up to the plate??

[cwilson132]

We grew up in Chesapeake Va..he played in Portsmouth and Norfolk. Would be fun to have at least one or two tables. I bought him a Rene Pierre for his 40th.

[jljl62040]

Much too noisy! I guess you could create a room (similar to the billiard room) to muffle the sound but, really, such an expense for so few? Then we can install indoor shuffleboard tables and, why not, dart boards.Seems more suitable for a tavern. Maybe one of the multiple drinking establishments might step up to the plate??

Chula has a dart board.

[jimkerr]

That would be fun!

[LaneyBeckler]

That would be fun, but they have to be Pierre tables. True foosball!

Clearly, some of us LOVE foosball!

[Flgagg]

I’ve always been told that TV has everything (activities, clubs, etc) and if there is something you are interested in and they don’t have yet, speak up and it will get started. It surprises me that some in this chat are negative about an activity some people might be interested in. So it can be loud. So it takes up more space. And the problem? Installing a few tables in just a few rec centers will provide the opportunity for TV residents who are interested. I can only speak for my family and I know I would enjoy it and especially my grandchildren during camp.

[Hape2Bhr]

Just put them next to the pickleball courts. :a040:

[Rick Kiwus]

Clearly, some of us LOVE foosball!

I didn't even think that was around anymore; I remember last playing it in the early 1970's when I was stationed in Germany!

[retiredguy123]

I’ve always been told that TV has everything (activities, clubs, etc) and if there is something you are interested in and they don’t have yet, speak up and it will get started. It surprises me that some in this chat are negative about an activity some people might be interested in. So it can be loud. So it takes up more space. And the problem? Installing a few tables in just a few rec centers will provide the opportunity for TV residents who are interested. I can only speak for my family and I know I would enjoy it and especially my grandchildren during camp.
The problem is the noise and the space. The rec center rooms are all very large, so even one foosball game would interfere with another activity in that room. And, the thread is about installing foosball tables in all the rec centers, not a few.

[OhioBuckeye]

Is there any truth to the rumor that AAC is considering installing Foosball tables in all the Recreation Centers? If it's true I imagine a lot of new clubs forming around them but I wonder where they would put them!:bigbow::bigbow:

I would think they would put them in the big meeting rooms because no bigger than they are they could pick them up & move them elsewhere until, meetings or dances are over! I don’t play Foosball but looks like it could be a very challenging game. This is a game that anybody at any age could be competitive in!

[retiredguy123]

I would think they would put them in the big meeting rooms because no bigger than they are they could pick them up & move them elsewhere until, meetings or dances are over! I don’t play Foosball but looks like it could be a very challenging game. This is a game that anybody at any age could be competitive in!
A regulation foosball table weighs 360 pounds. They won't be moving them around.

The village rec centers are operated by one person, who is responsible for moving around the tables and chairs for meetings. It's hard work and many rec center employees quit the job because of it.

[GOLFER54]

Rumor has it they are putting ping pong tables in all the Rec centers

[Blueblaze]

I'd prefer a pool table or two. TV is the only retirement place we considered that didn't have pool rooms in their rec centers. I always thought it was odd, but now that I'm here I kind of get it. Nobody actually hangs out at the rec centers. They just go there for events and club meetings.

[retiredguy123]

I'd prefer a pool table or two. TV is the only retirement place we considered that didn't have pool rooms in their rec centers. I always thought it was odd, but now that I'm here I kind of get it. Nobody actually hangs out at the rec centers. They just go there for events and club meetings.
Huh? Almost every village rec center has 6 pool tables. Overall, there are over 150 pool tables in The Villages. The regional rec centers do not have pool tables.

[kleeh]

Much too noisy! I guess you could create a room (similar to the billiard room) to muffle the sound but, really, such an expense for so few? Then we can install indoor shuffleboard tables and, why not, dart boards.Seems more suitable for a tavern. Maybe one of the multiple drinking establishments might step up to the plate??

We would be well served to remember that each new retiree group will want different activities and music than the out going groups like. That's life. And they have paid in years and money to get here, just as we did.

[kleeh]

Much too noisy! I guess you could create a room (similar to the billiard room) to muffle the sound but, really, such an expense for so few? Then we can install indoor shuffleboard tables and, why not, dart boards.Seems more suitable for a tavern. Maybe one of the multiple drinking establishments might step up to the plate??

We would be well served to remember that each new retiree group will want different activities and music than the out going groups like. That's life. And they have paid in years and money to get here, just as we did.

[DaleDivine]

The problem is the noise and the space. The rec center rooms are all very large, so even one foosball game would interfere with another activity in that room. And, the thread is about installing foosball tables in all the rec centers, not a few.

WELLLL, maybe the other activities would be interfering with the foosball games.
:ho::ho::ohdear:

[DaleDivine]

I'd prefer a pool table or two. TV is the only retirement place we considered that didn't have pool rooms in their rec centers. I always thought it was odd, but now that I'm here I kind of get it. Nobody actually hangs out at the rec centers. They just go there for events and club meetings.

You don't get out to the rec centers much, do you SHADYWOOD?
:ohdear::ohdear:

[Mpappie]

I used the pool lift chair

[Topspinmo]

Much too noisy! I guess you could create a room (similar to the billiard room) to muffle the sound but, really, such an expense for so few? Then we can install indoor shuffleboard tables and, why not, dart boards.Seems more suitable for a tavern. Maybe one of the multiple drinking establishments might step up to the plate??

Not that noisy, played foosball in small break room with no sound proofing for years didn’t bother anybody in room. I think only place you may find one in the game room of the under construction responders Rec center? But, have see recent picture of layout recently? O. I remember indoor shuffleboard Table, pinball, and dart boards along with more but I can’t remember? O, I also think air hockey table also. Holly cr—.

[Topspinmo]

I used the pool lift chair

glad some get used for 10,000 apiece.

[SeanAndrews]

Those of us former military who were stationed in Europe might be very interested in some foosball tables!

[Topspinmo]

Just put them next to the pickleball courts. :a040:

Or on tee boxes. Might see little exercise then.

[Blueblaze]

You don't get out to the rec centers much, do you SHADYWOOD?
:ohdear::ohdear:

I guess I don't get down to yours much.

[Swoop]

Much too noisy! I guess you could create a room (similar to the billiard room) to muffle the sound but, really, such an expense for so few? Then we can install indoor shuffleboard tables and, why not, dart boards.Seems more suitable for a tavern. Maybe one of the multiple drinking establishments might step up to the plate??
Dart boards and indoor shuffleboard are already at rec centers.

[billlaur]

how long have you been here????

[dolphin]

Use them all of the time!!!!!! Be thankful you don’t need one

[Bay Kid]

We grew up in Chesapeake Va..he played in Portsmouth and Norfolk. Would be fun to have at least one or two tables. I bought him a Rene Pierre for his 40th.

Best ever tables! In the early 70's that was this was the game of choice. I played in Newport News and Gloucester. Great memories.

[Bay Kid]

Whatever you do don't bend the bars!

[Dbraisted]

You mean like the handicap chair lifts? Which I haven’t seen one used yet.

My friend with bone cancer used them daily.

[OhioBuckeye]

A regulation foosball table weighs 360 pounds. They won't be moving them around.

The village rec centers are operated by one person, who is responsible for moving around the tables and chairs for meetings. It's hard work and many rec center employees quit the job because of it.

I can’t disagree with you but I guess I was thinking a foosball table would be easier than moving a pool table because I sure TV probably was thinking about putting them in the Rec center. I really don’t think the Pool players would like foosball tables be placed in the billiard room. Beside I was just thinking Foosball even at 360 lbs. which I don’t think they would weigh that much, also they would be easier to move than a 1,000+ lb. pool table then having to level a pool table everytime you move it back. I’m sure TV will think of something. Thanks for your comment, retiredguy123.

[jimjamuser]

You mean like the handicap chair lifts? Which I haven’t seen one used yet.
I have seen one used often at a swimming pool.

[Stu from NYC]

Have only seen one used once but we are all getting older and can see why their is a need.

[Topspinmo]

I can’t disagree with you but I guess I was thinking a foosball table would be easier than moving a pool table because I sure TV probably was thinking about putting them in the Rec center. I really don’t think the Pool players would like foosball tables be placed in the billiard room. Beside I was just thinking Foosball even at 360 lbs. which I don’t think they would weigh that much, also they would be easier to move than a 1,000+ lb. pool table then having to level a pool table everytime you move it back. I’m sure TV will think of something. Thanks for your comment, retiredguy123.


No room in villages pool halls for foosball tables unless the get smaller pool tables or remove some. HH don’t even have room to set behind pool table while play going on.

[Bay Kid]

No room in villages pool halls for foosball tables unless the get smaller pool tables or remove some. HH don’t even have room to set behind pool table while play going on.

A separate room for each would be necessary for sure.

[OhioBuckeye]

No room in villages pool halls for foosball tables unless the get smaller pool tables or remove some. HH don’t even have room to set behind pool table while play going on.

Well being a avid pool player in TV, going to smaller pool table would never fly with TV to spend thousands of dollars to replace. Also the pool players there would protest it to the point it would never happen. That’s why I originally said they would have to put them at one end of the Rec centers big meeting room. TV would never build more buildings for these little Foosball tables. Do people really think Foosball would really go in TV?

[graciegirl]

A new poster and a brand new rumor and here it is July when posts are usually down a bit.

I have never once in my whole life played this game and I am amazed at what I just learned including that there is a variety of quality in Foosball tables. I will have to see how much a "Pierre" costs. Be right back.

WOWSER! You can buy them new for about $800, but a new Rene Pierre costs more than 3K. Who knew??? Not me.

[Topspinmo]

A new poster and a brand new rumor and here it is July when posts are usually down a bit.

I have never once in my whole life played this game and I am amazed at what I just learned including that there is a variety of quality in Foosball tables. I will have to see how much a "Pierre" costs. Be right back.

WOWSER! You can buy them new for about $800, but a new Rene Pierre costs more than 3K. Who knew??? Not me.

Do you really think villages buys the best on everything other than golf?

really going to be shocked when find out silver lake rec center going to get premium Diamond Pro 9 foot pool tables for cost of all most 70 thousands. But, that will make sliver lake the most sought after pool tables in village land. In pool playing world that like palmers golf courses. At least for above average pool players?

[Topspinmo]

Well being a avid pool player in TV, going to smaller pool table would never fly with TV to spend thousands of dollars to replace. Also the pool players there would protest it to the point it would never happen. That’s why I originally said they would have to put them at one end of the Rec centers big meeting room. TV would never build more buildings for these little Foosball tables. Do people really think Foosball would really go in TV?

Ok, who suggested building foosball buildings?

It’s’ going to happen at responder’s rec center If the stick to plans unlike any other rec center it’s going have dedicated game room. (card/chess/checkers tables, air hockey, foosball, shuffleboard, darts, and pinball/video games) the pool also going to be family oriented.

Somebody suggested put foosball in billiard rooms not me. Someone suggested putting them in pickleball courts, I figure the was just being sarcastic and I responded to that. I could care less about foosball, but that don’t mean other’s don’t.

[Davonu]

TV may not buy the best of everything, they don’t buy the cheapest either. Every game, sport, activity I’ve participated in has had very good facilities and equipment.

[Bay Kid]

A new poster and a brand new rumor and here it is July when posts are usually down a bit.

I have never once in my whole life played this game and I am amazed at what I just learned including that there is a variety of quality in Foosball tables. I will have to see how much a "Pierre" costs. Be right back.

WOWSER! You can buy them new for about $800, but a new Rene Pierre costs more than 3K. Who knew??? Not me.

Slap stick table for $800. You get what you pay for. You can get a pool table cheap also.

Foosball was really big in the '70's.

[JMEZARIC3]

Is there any truth to the rumor that AAC is considering installing Foosball tables in all the Recreation Centers? If it's true I imagine a lot of new clubs forming around them but I wonder where they would put them!:bigbow::bigbow:

Let’s bring back the 1970’s and 1980’s. All rec centers need a room for foosball, air hockey, free pinball machines and a loud stereo playing classic rock. I wonder why my hearing is bad!!!

[JMEZARIC3]

Let’s bring back the 1970’s and 1980’s. All rec centers need a room for foosball, air hockey, free pinball machines and a loud stereo playing classic rock. I wonder why my hearing is bad!!!

I forgot to add each rec center should have two Bong video games.

[OhioBuckeye]

A new poster and a brand new rumor and here it is July when posts are usually down a bit.

I have never once in my whole life played this game and I am amazed at what I just learned including that there is a variety of quality in Foosball tables. I will have to see how much a "Pierre" costs. Be right back.

WOWSER! You can buy them new for about $800, but a new Rene Pierre costs more than 3K. Who knew??? Not me.

Interesting graciegirl, had no idea they cost that much. I’ve never really played Foosball either but I guess I don’t see all the excitement in them. Just like Air Hockey!