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crlb2006



Joined: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:56 am    Post subject: tennis and/or basketball Reply with quote
these are the sports for me.

does anyone in Korea play the tennis game? are tennis courts to be found anywhere at all? I sure hope so.

also, I have heard that there are a couple of pro basketball teams out of Seoul and people there can get down with the global game. Will there be opportunities for me to dominate some Koreans in basketball? I think my post-up game will thrive playing against tiny humans. Are there courts/gyms that are accessible?

...im plotting my move and any information is appreciated.
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crlb2006



Joined: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
anyone have a comment?

what do you Seoul yankees do for exercise/sports?
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faderama



Joined: 13 May 2007
PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:21 pm    Post subject: drop me an email.... Reply with quote
My two favorite sports too.

I've played in a few basketball leagues and runs here and I play in a good league. I can introduce you. But yeah, I wen't fom being a sg/sf to a centre so your game will change a bit.

[email protected]
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strangerbegins



Joined: 30 Dec 2006
PostPosted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:08 pm    Post subject: tennis Reply with quote
in theory, I play tennis. That means I have I haven't played in the year and a half I've been here but I'd like to start playing regularly. I live in Itaewon. PM me if you're interested.
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barneyy



Joined: 06 Sep 2007
Location: Bundang
PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 6:15 am    Post subject: re: tennis Reply with quote
Hiya,
I like to play tennis when the opportunity strikes. It's not so easy in Korea though because free, open tennis courts can't be found on just any corner.

Rather, tennis courts usually required a reservation and a fee of some sort (depending on when you go ...). The benefit though is that such courts are usually well-maintained.

I know of a few courts in Bundang because that's where I live ...

Sunae-dong
-there is a couple of courts (viewable from the tancheon stream)

Guryong
-6-7 courts at a high school in the area

Coex Mall
-courts nearby the mall, but reservations are required

I haven't made any such reservations myself, as I've usually just gone via my company tennis group.

Best of luck with finding some courts. I'll post more information if I find it.
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crlb2006



Joined: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 10:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
thanks guys

good chance i'll try to get in contact with you through dave's when I arrive at the end of the month
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crlb2006



Joined: 03 Mar 2008
Location: Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 4:10 pm    Post subject: Re: drop me an email.... Reply with quote
faderama wrote:
My two favorite sports too.

I've played in a few basketball leagues and runs here and I play in a good league. I can introduce you. But yeah, I wen't fom being a sg/sf to a centre so your game will change a bit.

[email protected]


how does your league work?
do you pay to play?
...sounds like a good time
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Ezra555



Joined: 11 Feb 2008
Location: The United States of America
PostPosted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 4:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is there anything in Seoul? How much does renting a court cost?
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teacherinseoul



Joined: 18 May 2008
PostPosted: Sun May 25, 2008 8:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've got a racquet and am interested in finding tennis partners in Seoul. I've been playing most of my life, but am new to Korea and haven't played here. I'm near Gangnam, on line 2, but am willing to travel a bit.
If anybody is interested, or knows of any good clubs, please PM me.
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bcoral99



Joined: 26 Mar 2008
PostPosted: Mon May 26, 2008 11:02 pm    Post subject: basketball or tennis Reply with quote
hey are there any leagues in suwon area. and does anyone play tennis and lives in suwon area. if yes pm please. thanks
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640x480



Joined: 02 Apr 2008
PostPosted: Tue May 27, 2008 1:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yes! Just what I'm looking for.

I decided to leave my stick home, but my mom snuck it in. Maybe we can start a little Dave's tennis club. I've stopped watching Federer highlights on YouTube because I get this crazy itch to play I can't satisfy.

I live in the Bundang area.