Does anyone else find this site useless? - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2024-03-28T11:33:57Zhttp://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/1869403:Topic:141939?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for that. You hit the…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-07-25:1869403:Comment:1449612008-07-25T14:38:16.856ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
Thanks for that. You hit the nail on the head. The tools are here for players to meet other players. That can be done one-on-one, in a doubles group, or a big group. But that is up to the players.<br />
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I think the most underutilized tool is <a href="http://tennisopolis.com/events/event/new?cancelTarget=http%3A%2F%2Ftennisopolis.com%2Fevents">Court Time</a> (see tab at top.) I think it is THE BEST way to get things off the ground. Jim and V, simply pick a time and day, and search though your local…
Thanks for that. You hit the nail on the head. The tools are here for players to meet other players. That can be done one-on-one, in a doubles group, or a big group. But that is up to the players.<br />
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I think the most underutilized tool is <a href="http://tennisopolis.com/events/event/new?cancelTarget=http%3A%2F%2Ftennisopolis.com%2Fevents">Court Time</a> (see tab at top.) I think it is THE BEST way to get things off the ground. Jim and V, simply pick a time and day, and search though your local group of players and "invite" (there's actually a link for that) the players that look like a good match for you. I'd invite about 12, probably 4 to 6 will show up. That's the start. From there you can meet one-on-one with players or grow the Group as Chrisje and many others have done.<br />
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I hope this helps. I'm going to close this discussion, but if you have any other questions, please start a new thread - maybe one without such a pejorative title. ;-)<br />
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Mark amen, sister!tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-07-25:1869403:Comment:1449592008-07-25T14:30:52.023Zmikeindohttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/MikeIndo
amen, sister!
amen, sister! V,
I think you and Steve are…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-07-25:1869403:Comment:1449492008-07-25T13:55:32.235ZChrisjehttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/Chrisje
V,<br />
I think you and Steve are missing the point about what this site is supposed to be-- Mark, correct me if I am mistaken--<br />
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This IS supposed to be a social site. Tennis players, fans, those just intested in the game have a place to chat about common interests, meet new people in their area and around the world. As the site has evolved, instructional and humourous videos are now posted, pics from all over, and a Court Time area has been added so locals can meet up.<br />
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Mark can't be the Activities…
V,<br />
I think you and Steve are missing the point about what this site is supposed to be-- Mark, correct me if I am mistaken--<br />
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This IS supposed to be a social site. Tennis players, fans, those just intested in the game have a place to chat about common interests, meet new people in their area and around the world. As the site has evolved, instructional and humourous videos are now posted, pics from all over, and a Court Time area has been added so locals can meet up.<br />
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Mark can't be the Activities Director for the world..... someone locally has to take the initiative to start something. Post a meet up on Court Time at some local public courts, ask the Group Creator for the group in your city to post on the group page then send a message out to the group members, put a free posting on Craigslist directing them to your Tennisopolis group. It takes a little time and effort but in the end is well worth it. I bought a racquet and hopper with balls in October 07 so I could beat it around the court and hopefully find someone to hit with (unsuccessfully I might add). About Feb/Mar 08 I found Tennisopolis, started the Tampa Group and that has just evolved into 71 members and I am playing each week. Plus I have gained knowledge by chatting with folks in here about equipment, lessons, etc. and made friends across the country!<br />
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I hope this changes your perception of the site and that you will use the resources available to meet players and find a game! Well...I have only been a mem…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-07-25:1869403:Comment:1448692008-07-25T11:23:13.703ZV-http://tennisopolis.com/profile/MochaCaliGirl
Well...I have only been a member for a few days but it seems like other social sites. If you don't know anyone you will be hard pressed to meet them here. I am currently living in Dallas, Texas and, like you, all I want to do is find people to play tennis with (without having to join a really expensive club.) I'm going to give it about a month and if I haven't actually found someone or a group to hit with I am pulling my membership. So yes....I share your frustration.
Well...I have only been a member for a few days but it seems like other social sites. If you don't know anyone you will be hard pressed to meet them here. I am currently living in Dallas, Texas and, like you, all I want to do is find people to play tennis with (without having to join a really expensive club.) I'm going to give it about a month and if I haven't actually found someone or a group to hit with I am pulling my membership. So yes....I share your frustration. Jim, not an "online club"....…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-07-25:1869403:Comment:1447722008-07-25T04:37:49.641ZSteve Viglionehttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TopspinSportscom
Jim, not an "online club"....a real tennis club. call a tennis club via telephone and ask what programs they have going on. They will tell you, then you will have people to hit with.<br />
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Im a tennis pro, I set things up like this every week.<br />
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I can't tell if your being an ass or really dont know what how to find tennis club in Detroit. Sarcasm is hard to pick off online.<br />
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Good luck
Jim, not an "online club"....a real tennis club. call a tennis club via telephone and ask what programs they have going on. They will tell you, then you will have people to hit with.<br />
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Im a tennis pro, I set things up like this every week.<br />
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I can't tell if your being an ass or really dont know what how to find tennis club in Detroit. Sarcasm is hard to pick off online.<br />
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Good luck joining a 3.5 league near me?…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-07-25:1869403:Comment:1447472008-07-25T04:22:20.697ZJim NTRP 3.5http://tennisopolis.com/profile/Jim72
joining a 3.5 league near me? i have no idea what you're talking about. i've never heard of such a thing. this is the only "club" "near" me that i've heard about, and yet there doesn't seem to be any place they meet or play. i really need to know what you're talking about with these possible clubs i could call. what, do i just type in tennis clubs in google? well, i'll try that right now.<br />
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by the way, my biggest frustration with this site is that it doesn't stay local. like craigslist, when i'm…
joining a 3.5 league near me? i have no idea what you're talking about. i've never heard of such a thing. this is the only "club" "near" me that i've heard about, and yet there doesn't seem to be any place they meet or play. i really need to know what you're talking about with these possible clubs i could call. what, do i just type in tennis clubs in google? well, i'll try that right now.<br />
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by the way, my biggest frustration with this site is that it doesn't stay local. like craigslist, when i'm looking to buy or sell something, i don't care what's going on in boston, let's say. i only care about local stuff. why would i care about tennis clubs a thousand miles away? i don't get that. This site is an incredible re…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-07-25:1869403:Comment:1446092008-07-25T01:07:51.968ZSteve Viglionehttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/TopspinSportscom
This site is an incredible resource for tennis players (not just in terms of finding players to hit with), in fact this site is more about connecting tennis players on all aspects of the games (fan, players, coaches, etc).<br />
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In terms of finding players to hit with, why dont you just call up a few clubs near you? That way you dont have any need to wait for anything.<br />
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I suggest joining a 3.5 league near you and then you can have 20 players to hit with.<br />
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Just some thoughts
This site is an incredible resource for tennis players (not just in terms of finding players to hit with), in fact this site is more about connecting tennis players on all aspects of the games (fan, players, coaches, etc).<br />
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In terms of finding players to hit with, why dont you just call up a few clubs near you? That way you dont have any need to wait for anything.<br />
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I suggest joining a 3.5 league near you and then you can have 20 players to hit with.<br />
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Just some thoughts beautiful mixed metaphor. ;)tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-07-24:1869403:Comment:1440472008-07-24T06:16:17.599Zmikeindohttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/MikeIndo
beautiful mixed metaphor. ;)
beautiful mixed metaphor. ;) No problem, I know what it is…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-07-22:1869403:Comment:1423732008-07-22T16:44:31.392ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
No problem, I know what it is like when you just want to GET OUT ON THE COURT RIGHT NOW. Believe me, it beats tapping on the keyboard anyday. ;-) Looks to me like the Detroit Group is big enough to get a group thing going. I'd start an event called Our First Meet-up or something and invite all the members. You'll probably get about 7 and you can split up on two courts, and go from there. That's how Tampa, Mid-Peninsula, San Antonio and many other groups did it when they first started.<br />
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No problem, I know what it is like when you just want to GET OUT ON THE COURT RIGHT NOW. Believe me, it beats tapping on the keyboard anyday. ;-) Looks to me like the Detroit Group is big enough to get a group thing going. I'd start an event called Our First Meet-up or something and invite all the members. You'll probably get about 7 and you can split up on two courts, and go from there. That's how Tampa, Mid-Peninsula, San Antonio and many other groups did it when they first started.<br />
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M Thanks. I'm sorry. I guess i…tag:tennisopolis.com,2008-07-22:1869403:Comment:1423632008-07-22T16:34:48.204ZJim NTRP 3.5http://tennisopolis.com/profile/Jim72
Thanks. I'm sorry. I guess i was in a bit of a bad mood to begin with when i originally wrote my negative comment. I'll keep working on it.
Thanks. I'm sorry. I guess i was in a bit of a bad mood to begin with when i originally wrote my negative comment. I'll keep working on it.