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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 07:34 AM
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Racquetball in Columbia, MD?

My doctor suggest me to have some exercise, so I'm thinking about doing a racquet ball. Since I used to play Tennis, I think the learning curve shouldn't be that bad. And it indoor, so weather is not a problem.

Any one in the area is playing racquet ball or want to start?, I'm looking at once a week during weekday evening or weekend. It is no fun to play with the walls and ceiling.

The courts are open 24 hours a day, @ Athletic center and Supreme sports club, in Columbia.
Let me know.
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 07:42 AM
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What....autocross isn't enough exercise? It does get the heart pumping though...
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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Don't you have to be a member? Racquetball is MUCH harder than tennis. It is faster and more geometric
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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Don't you have to be a member? Racquetball is MUCH harder than tennis. It is faster and more geometric

Just got back from the Supreme, and yes you're right it's faster, not harder though.

But it will take sometimes to get use to, since I'm not get use to hit a bounce ball back from the back or side wall.

It's fast and required fitness, I almost die today.
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:50 AM
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I played a bit in college with a friend there (the courts were free to students and they even had raquets we could use). I had a lot of fun playing, but it really does wear you out. I might be interested, is there a cost to use the court?
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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I'll check. It might not cost any, I might be able to sign one in as my guest.
They have loaner racquets as well, if you don't bring one.
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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Used to play kinda regular last summer @ Worldgate. Cancelled my membership cuz I wasn't goin for weeks at a time :(
 
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 06:00 AM
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I might be interested too - depending on the day/night.

I play kickball in a league in Columbia on Tuesday's (don't laugh - it's FUN!)
 
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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I would be able to play mostly any evening, if know ahead of time.
 
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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I would be able to play mostly any evening, if know ahead of time.
If you need some free guest passes for CA let me know, I'll help you out
 
Old Aug 25, 2007 | 03:17 PM
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If you need some free guest passes for CA let me know, I'll help you out
Greatly appreciated,

Supreme sports club will be closed this weekend for a week, Athletics club is open. I might try next Friday @ 9pm.
 
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Maxicooper
Greatly appreciated,

Supreme sports club will be closed this weekend for a week, Athletics club is open. I might try next Friday @ 9pm.
Yup, SSC Closes Monday and then we (athletic club) open but we close at 9pm on fridays. Funny thing is I'm MOD that night. PM me your membership number and I'll get you those guest passes.
 
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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I play squash (a different version of raquectball). Most of the sports and health club have courts. I play at lifetime fitness . If you are intrested in squash let me know.
 
 
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