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The relatively cooler breeze of early September afternoons and the courts
under the shade of the surrounding trees made the game more enjoyable.
For most, paddle tennis has become an addictive game and members
seldom miss a day of showing up at the court. Paddle tennis is the fastest
growing racket sport in the world. Its popularity has grown across Spain
and other European countries such as Belgium, Austria, France, Amsterdam,
the United Kingdom and Italy. It is believed that more than two million
Argentinians play paddle tennis, making it one of the most popular sports
played in that country.
More recently, paddle tennis has really taken off in other South American
countries and has also become very popular in the US and Canada. When
it was first introduced in Spain in the 1970s, it was mainly played by the
upper classes; these days it is played by people of any age or social status,
making it a game that the whole family can enjoy together (source:
vivalanguageservices.co.uk/blog/popular-spanish-sport-padel-paddle-
tennis/). Paddle tennis is thought to be more intense and fun than tennis
and perhaps a little easier to play. We certainly enjoy it here at Four Seasons.
Come and join us! The PTC open play time is Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
and Sundays 6 to 9 pm and Fridays and Sundays from 8:30 to 10:30 am. If
you have question please call Diana Ali at (951) 769 5012. ~ Hailu Kinde
Paddle Tennis
Paddle Tennis
members
Alan, Perry,
Diana and
Ron.
A few members of our new group on the court
Paddle Tennis
members Ali,
Diego, Shaw
and Niles
pose for a
quick picture
Do you like basketball? Would you like
to play with a group or with friends? We
would like to have you. No experience
is necessary. Just a desire to play, get
exercise, and have fun. We are fortunate
to have a great court to play on.
We're a group of men and women,
young, old, and in the middle who like
to have fun playing basketball.
If you have any questions, call Richard
Hoffman at (310) 869-8069, or inquire
at the Lodge. ~ Richard Hoffman
basketball
