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We played Racket ball every week until coming here. Not a fan of pickle ball. Local courts would be great

I played racquetball for 30 years, but when I moved here I found pickleball a good alternative...and easier on my body!

I’d love that..but I’m guessing all the rac players have gone pickle..

Racquetball courts at Too Your Health fitness gym just south of Lady Lakes on 441/27 and there are always people playing when I use the gym

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Originally Posted by roob1 (Post 1811982)

I am sure there are many former racquetball players here in TV. Have any of you wondered why there are no 3 wall outdoor courts in TV? They are not that uncommon in Florida.

Maybe because of no perceived interest?

I think it is the high humidity very easy to over heat when your sweat won’t evaporate.

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Originally Posted by vintageogauge (Post 1812008)

I think they listen, they no longer put horseshoe pits at the neighborhood pools, replaced by bean toss. Much safer to say the least.

They just last week put new horseshoe pits in behind Bradenton Rec Center....

I too was an avid racquetball player, indoor and out, and found it strange that there was no racquetball in TV. Ability is a big factor here not age. As we slow down so does the game. I moved from south Fl and there are some very, very good players that are 60+. In addition to racquetball if outdoor 3 wall (long side wall) courts were built they could also be used for handball and paddle ball players. I mentioned long side wall because they bring more player safety into the game. If they were built correctly and with the best material available they would be practically maintenance free. I'm not an organizer or social media person but racquetball is in my wheel house (even though I haven't played since 2013). I believe if a survey for racquetball and handball players was performed the interest would be very good. Not only would those courts serve the players but in a disaster or emergency they could be used as a temporary holding area for materials and/or debris.

My racquetball days are over.

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Mine is; it costs money you know to have every little whim satisfied.

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I am satisfied about everything thing here but still surprised that there is no pencil sharpener in the Art Rooms.

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Originally Posted by Bobby De (Post 1812214)

Recreation Administration
984 Old Mill Run
The Villages, FL 32162

Phone: 352-674-1800
Fax: 352-674-1805

Racquetball in TV.

As a 40+ year veteran of four-wall indoor handball, I wouldn't be concerned with getting hit with that "squishy" ball. (eyeguards) I WOULD be concerned with FOUR elderly people running around swinging those racquets !

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Originally Posted by Polar Bear (Post 1812139)

I love racquetball, but not likely to appear in TV imho.

Hard smashes with not-so-forgiving ball. Lots of hard direction changes to cover back court and side courts and then to get right back up front again. Not like any other racquet sport currently in TV.

Again, imho.

Hi Village People - Lol!

I am Karen, I live in Newberry, FL (just west of Gainesville). I joined your forums this past spring because I own a rental home in a 55+ community in Gainesville and was looking for ideas, information, inspiration as a landlord. I have since rented the home but I receive the Talk of the Village forum daily in my email. It is my wish to live there one day so I am thrilled to be a part of your community in some small way for the time being.

I saw your post about racquetball and my eyes lit up!! I love racquetball! I am 55 years old myself. When I was 51 I started a racquetball group in Gainesville and now, 4 years later, I have well over a hundred members. What I want to say is that racquetball is alive and well and I have members who are in their 60's and 70's and they are some of the hardest players to beat. You do have to be in shape to play or you can get hurt but even going to a court alone and hitting the ball is good exercise, or just playing a light game. Eye protection, a wrist strap, and sneakers with good traction is a must.

I do not know what TV offers in the way of racquetball but I was hoping that there were courts there, I would think a community such as TV would offer enclosed, air conditioned courts. I know that On Top of The World in Ocala has courts.
If you are interested in playing you can always go to the Ocala YMCA, they have nice courts.

Check out my site: GainesvilleRacquetballMeetup.com.

On day I will be living there and I will be the voice of racquetball for TV, as I have been in Gainesville. I meet with Parks and Recreation Managers on a somewhat frequent basis to make sure that they are keeping our courts cleaned out and cared for. When the city was threatening to tear down the courts we played on I fought them and they have built us two brand new courts.

I am glad to hear that there are some residents there that play!
Keep on playing, if you don't use it you'll lose it :-)

Best regards,
Karen

try platform tennis.... play off the cages walls.

play platform tennis!