My wife and I are traveling through your area on Wednesday. We are 3.5 players. We are trying to play in every state. Would anyone be interested in playing on Wednesday around 5:00 pm? Or do you know any groups in the area that would be playing around 5:00? We will be staying in Middletown.
My wife and I could meet you at the Bristol Commons Wednesday at 5
There is a 3.5/4.0+ group that will be playing at the Barrington Middle School on Wednesday night starting at 5:30. Courts are lighted so play continues after dark. You are welcome to join us.
Don, thanks for the offer. If there is a group playing then we would like the chance to meet more people. Douglas we will join your group. Looking forward to meeting some of the RI players. Thanks.
Barrington Middle School is on Middle Highway in Barrington
"Bristol courts are getting a ton of use at night and some/much of it is from those not in our group. So we think it would be unfair for us to reserve the courts for just our group and might even result in some backlash."
A quote from Mike Morrell.
My question is this:
How is this any different than reserving the courts in the morning?..
In my opinion there should always be a welcoming attitude and a willingness to include others. The exclusive nature of this group does bother me. Again.. please consider scheduling more times to play so we can all get our pickleball on. And / or please stop excluding people from your sessions.
Thanks.
Andrew - Strongly disagree with your comment, this group is not exclusive, everyone is allowed to join and participate. Obviously there are limits to how many people can play on a given day, but everyone is free to sign up.
More importantly, you are perfectly free to reach out to anyone in this group, or find like minded pickleball fans and come to the courts and play on your own. It's not up to Mike or Bristol Pickleball Club to provide you with your pickleball fix. Take the initiative and I'm sure you'll have more pickleball time than you imagine.
David
Hi Andrew.
Having experienced difficulties in posting a spot to play over the last six years with this group I appreciate your frustration but I have to agree with David.
It seems as if you're asking the BPC volunteers to morph into unpaid town athletic program managers which would be unfair.
Additional groups have been organized by players and more will likely be created as this sport continues its rapid growth.
I'm certain if you reach out you can find those opportunities.
TB
Agree with other 2 responses. Why not form and become director of the NIGHTTIME Bristol Pickleball Club? I am serious with this suggestion.
I am relieved to see that your obvious deep discomfort with the philosophy and exclusivity of our organization has not precluded you from signing up and playing with us.
As you can see, only an open and non exclusive group ( like ours!) welcomes even those who apparently do not agree with the foundation/philosophy and rules upon which which this community activity is based .
Chill out. Enjoy the game, make friends, and know that everyone is playing under the same guidelines.
Andrew Roberts
I hear ya. Are you available to play tomorrow morning at 8am, open play? I inadvertently signed to play then, as well as the challenge courts at 10(which is what I prefer) . I don't think I'll last the 4 hours. Just fill in for me as Chuck M. if you are able. Thanks.
So sorry to cancel Rec Beginner so late today for Fred & Cynthia J so late. I was up all night with an ear ache and need to take care of it.
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