[Topspinmo]

Ok, figuring out general budget if and when I get to the villages of all the activities We plan on partaking in.... Got Tennis Question if there are any Tennis players on the forum?

I would like to play Glenview CC or NL once or twice week? Idea on court cost per section or 4.0 to 5.0 leagues? And Last question I want to get back playing USTA Tournments, course in the Maybe 55 and 60 for sure age group. Any USTA Tournments close other than Orlando or Gainsville?

Don't see much on the forum about Tennis?? I figure it would be at least 3rd or 4th activity sport TVs.. But understand like golf it takes years to be able to compete at high level.

[elevatorman]

I am not a tennis player but, call (352) 753-1317 and the friendly staff at Glenview for information

[Jim 9922]

Cost on clay courts is $13 daytime and $9 evening each for 4 players for a 2 hour playtime. Hard courts scattered around TV are free. The staff at Glenview will put you in touch with groups looking for players or subs at your level for both Glenview and Lopez. The Rec. Dept can give you info on leagues playing on the hard courts. Leagues are formed 2 or 3 times a year but seem to always be looking for good subs. Watch the Thursday Rec News publication for the schedule of "Mens Open or Round Robin play" times. The level of play is usually lower than 4.0 but a few better guys show up for some practice hitting and social play. Talking with them should get you into some good tennis.
I've been a part-time Villages resident since 1996 and have never been at a loss for 3.5 - 4.0 tennis subbing as I come and go. I just e-mail a bunch of group leaders with my schedule and I'm in for the duration of my stay.
As an aside, early morning and evenings are a great time to play in hot months. I find evening especially enjoyable if you can adjust to the lighting.

[Topspinmo]

thanks Elevatorman or the number!

thanks Jim, that's well within my budget... I like doubles also and probably enjoy it more now that I'm Older. Maybe see you around the courts in about 12 months or so....Rc