^Thinking about it. Still a long way's away though.

Out of curiosity - does anyone know of any decent tennis instructors in the Vancouver (preferably East Van or Burnaby) area? I want to start learning the sport so was looking into some beginner/novice type instruction. Any recommendations or is the best bet to just hit up the local community centre and see what they offer?

^Maybe try the Burnaby Tennis Facility on Kensington near 8 rinks and Bill Copeland Ice rink (?). They seem to offer lesson's/coaching.

Staying on the topic of tennis instructors, I am looking for some tennis coaching in Richmond, preferably from the Steveston Community Centre Tennis shack. Any recommendations or advice? Since I will most likely start in the fall, Steveston is the closest public indoor facility without membership fees. TIA.

Little bit of Background: I would say I am a 3.5, OHBH, mostly baseline player. Only played recreational tennis.

Siamak...he is a tennis Pro sponsored by Head, and he teachs out of the netshed at steveston community center....pm me for his number if u are interested
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anyone wanna play?

such a nice day...

yup decent day. kinda cloudy now but don't mind hitting the ball. anyone up for it?

Forgot about this.. I am probably so rusty right now. Haven't played since this thread died off. Haha

i'm pretty rusty too. wanna play?

pm'd

yea maybe next time =). trying to get started on the season.

Bump for this :fullofwin:

Any updates or recommendations for instruction in Vancouver? I want to learn the sport, and I want to learn the sport with a good foundation of fundamentals, rather than developing bad habits that I'll have to unlearn later.

Given that I've little other than pick up a racquet when I was a kid, are there suggestions for group vs individual coaching?

Thanks!

Good weather for Tennis these few days :fullofwin:

where do people get their rackets stringed? does sports chek have a fair price?
yes i am a tennis noob =.=

(tried search... FUUU nth came up)

Tad's Sporting Goods

Phone: (604) 261-6540
Address: 8570 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6P4Z7

Tads for sure I think it's about 27$ with purchase of strings.
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Anyone play tennis in central park or coquitlam area regularly?,, Looking for social drop in, or pick up doubles game.

Looking to play with more experienced /skilled players, and not beginner/learners.

For stringing, try this guy out:

http://www.allcourtstringing.com/

$10 labour, and he has all sorts of different string.

He's a USRSA Certified Master Racquet Technician and he's operating a home-based business... which means he's a lot more flexible than going to stores. I just got a couple racquets strung and picked it up last night at 9pm.

One day turnaround, and sometimes he can even string it while you wait.

He's located near Broadway and Nanaimo.

Tell him Stan sent you! :D

Summer bump.

I'm noob once again, like a 1.0 lol

Whipped up some solid 1st serves... but, as a result, my shoulder always bugs me. I am currently running a Flat/American Twist first serve. Anyone know why my shoulder is beginning to bother me?

played today in the evening, but the mosquitos were coming out so we kept it to 1 set, still a 6-3 win :D
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anyone up for playing tennis today?

^ Level and where at?

sorry i forgot to check back this thread. i'm around a solid 3.5. lets play next weekend if i'm available. again, sorry to leave this thread hanging.

Also looking for more people to play tennis with in Richmond, south arm tennis courts are pretty good but anywhere is fine. I'm around a 3-3.5 shoot me a pm if your interested!
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