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

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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. . .

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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.