Somebody is doing a good job of messaging their ego! There are some good points brought up. But, a more humble approach would be more convincing. Are Villages being "talked to" or "talked at"?

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Completely agree. I used to LOVE playing tennis, but much prefer pickleball now, both physically and socially. I think we should have some pickleball lines on tennis courts so people can come with their own nets and play on those OFTEN EMPTY tennis courts.

I disagree - sports, like tennis, are designed for a lifetime. Also pickleball, volleyball (in water or on land) and many others. Sports builds character in young players and still reflects character in the senior players. I respect ALL who play. There are a few jerks, of course. But, that is everywhere in life.

Lol. Are there enough ortho surgeons in the area too?

Climate change has added to the loss of interest in tennis in Florida. It must be played in early morning or under lights during most months of the year. In the summer afternoon, the court temperature is over 100 degrees. If people were allowed to play tennis in the school gyms in the A/C there would be long lines to play.

so when you bought here.. you knew the existing amenities.. correct?..

So I posted a quick reply and can't find it to edit it.. I said so you knew the amenities when you bought in right?.. I just moved in 2 weeks ago.. and am on the younger end of the 55 & over spectrum.. yes maybe those activities may be older.. but they still are fun.. and am looking forward to learning those again.. and nice that our neighbors of all ages.. will be able to participate even tho.. we will be seeking out the more strenuous sports.. Ive played racquetball all my life.. and would love to see some r ball courts instead of all the pickleball courts..but it is what it is.. when I looked researched & bought.. I'm ectsatic with whats all available..maybe soccer or what ever sport wasn't here that you like when you bought.. you should have thought twice about..I love the villages and what they all have to offer... I've worked F*^%$#@ HARD all my life to be in this BEAUTIFUL place..NO ONE IS going to burst my bubble now..

You might be able to acquire participation if you created golf cart “soccer polo” or supplied a 55 gallon drum of Blue Emu.

Indoor pools
 

I agree a couple of indoor pools are needed. Most retirement communities have an indoor pool. Why not TV? :mademyday:

Therapy fee
 

how about some inner city games for league play
1. Skelsy

2 box ball thats handball reversed play in city sidewalk dimension 4 x 4 boxes

3. Johnny on the pony

4. Off the point. Baseball using spaulding rubber ball thrown vs apt building edge. Maybe that 300 unit in hacienda would allow us in to use their walls

5. All losers subject to immediate moons up

6 rck using golf carts thru the village squares

7 ring o levio. Using golf carts and flag football on the golf courses



just saying

session over

Therapy fee
 

somewhere in the villages classifieds i think i saw a time machine for sale

Senior Soccer in the villages is paused now due to COVID, but normally is played Thursdays at the Polo fields and Sundays at the Everglades field.

After a few years, the euphoria wears off. Lock your doors when you leave.

Sound as if you should have done more research and moved to a younger area...just saying

Lets just say that I enjoy many sports, and haven't participated much in the highly popular american sports. I prefer a different [s]sport[/s] activity, once a month or so to keep the boredom away. Also, as far as TV expectations, i purchased for the [s]competitive[/s] active lifestyle, all of it, to keep away from the TV and the internet, especially that TOTV place. . .

For those thinking i was [s]being braggadocious[/s] bragging, I was trying to illustrate that soccer is everywhere in the states at a pickup level and a competitive level, an enjoyment for men and women of all abilities. I love being a dog, chasing ball as the thought of running for the sake of running is worthy of sticking pins in my eyes. Most everywhere I mentioned I played was pickup after the age of 40 with men and women having fun, including with the ex professionals who love the sport, but are playing "the beautiful game" And if I went back to my sunday pickup in New England, there would be 20-30 late 50's early 60's still playing all in one game, sometimes up to 15 a side, just for fun.

There are competitive OVER 60 leagues in soccer in several states, but I wasn't expecting a competitive league in TV, so an orthopedist is not needed :pray: and just for good luck, another :pray:. My boss's father played competitive adult hockey into his 70s, but I am not expecting an ice rink.

My personal issue is that having optionality of a few different sports at a couple of the rec centers would be very attractive to some of us, and those behind us, who are more active, regardless of our interests or level of activity. The everglades multipurpose field is perfect for many [s]medal events[/s] activities. Do we really need to have shuffle board in every rec center? a few covered pools is a great suggestion as the Florida sun is pretty strong. The outdoor exercise equipment are great ideas . . .

I will still believe that TV is the best place for adult retirement camp with all the current options...

That is all, carry on. . .

evidently the [s] [/s] strikethrough font doesn't work here.

You might want to look around a bit more. For instance, at Seabreeze on Thursday’s around 9am the tennis courts are full but the pickleball courts are empty.

The skiers and snowboarders really have something to complain about.

There is soccer in The Villages. Thursday’s at the Polo Fields. Sunday at Everglades. Sometimes they play outside the bubble also. Get in touch with the Senior Soccer club.

So coach the thread is slowly ending , but please come back soon and tell us more of your athletic achievements and travel observations, us unfit non soccer and flag football villagers are waiting with bated breath , Oh my I must go I’m late for my 10 mile bike ride , you know I used to know a ll the top riders I met them through Ronaldo who I used to play pickup games with while I was working as an assistant for Tom Brady

And mindcraft game stations.

Most pickleball courts are empty in afternoons and evening? So, just cause you don’t see someone on them don’t mean they are not used at time you’re there. Tennis courts in my area are reserved everyday from 8am to noon. But, district 4 lacking amenities.

You can get 3 pickleball courts on on tennis court. I agree pickleball doubles are easier and more fun. Doubles tennis makes my back hurt leaning over waiting for shot.

well, i did stay at a holiday inn last night, so there is that!

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The only TitleTown I know is Green Bay Wisconsin and there's not much soccer there.

I have the exact same number of Tour de France wins as Lance Armstrong.

You say your grew up on mass so I assume you grew up near title town meaning Boston as you call it , well I grew in Boston and except for this summer because of virus I’m usually home for 4 months , but I still read both globe and herald every day and although title town sounds nice I don’t know anyone who calls it that and didn’t most of us play sports under 30 just saying !!!!

You do realize that this is a "retirement community" with the vast majority of residents age 60 and older. We have pickleball, softball, dragon boat racing, a few basketball goals, and water volleyball for active, healthy seniors. I doubt there would be a huge demand or participation in sports like soccer or flag football.

Yes, I agree 100%. While visiting other 55+ communities, they all have at least one indoor pool. It's attractive & also able to be rented in the evening for private parties. I was surprised The Villages does not offer this.

My problem is that for people who still work full time, like me, the hours are limiting. I don't understand why sports pools can't open at 6 AM, and close later.

There are documentaries on Boston as Titletown!
 

Geez, charlie, i don't really believe that you grew up in beantown, because in the first link, here are some of the great moments in boston sports, and they even forgot the bruins. . . the first is a small music video with the only song appropriate. . . the rest are other sources including one boston television station. . . :ohdear: :duck:

Fact: Boston stands as the only north american city to boast at least five championship from each of the four major sports leagues in the last 30 years.

Fact: Boston is the only city to have won a championship in each of the four major sports since 2000

boston titletown - Bing video

Titletown: A Boston Sports Documentary - YouTube

Boston's Reign as Titletown Seems Over Due to Tom Brady Going to Bucs - InsideHook

‘The new Titletown’: MLB celebrates Boston sports championships with cartoon – Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News


So this qualifies me to speak on multipurpose sports fields, correct?
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SPORTSguy :duck:

I have read and reread my post and knowhere can I see me mentioning anything other than rugby and soccer.
I still play golf and walk the courses.
I am in my 80's and can still walk half the population off their feet.
It was the contact sports I knew when to give up.
Mind you I had a knee replacement two weeks ago, so a comback is not ruled out completely!:boxing2:

I’ll admit I haven’t read through the posts.
But if you have an interest start a club.
My husband started a drone club.
If there’s an interest, then you’ll know.

I’m saying no one
 

calls it title town and I still own Red Sox season tickets, sold peanuts , scorecards , candy and gum at Fenway park starting in 1952, and hot dogs and popcorn at Boston Garden for Celtics and Bruins games still have lots of friends with Bruins season tickets it might be called that in a video but in the neighborhoods I’ve never heard it, I have heard a city of champions , but for most of us it’s our neighborhood names South Boston , north end East Boston , Dorchester, or Charlestown or just Beantown but it’s ok to call it title town because it’s the best town in USA and the bluest

You got that right!
 

You got that right!