by pkaplan on Sat May 23, 2009 7:11 pm
Open Gyms in Santa Cruz area from Chris Thomas
by pkaplan on Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:13 pm
Capitola Parks & Rec. Open Gym Volleyball, New Brighton Middle School Gym, 250 Washburn Ave., Capitola Ca. 95010
Saturdays 9 am - 12 pm, All skill levels welcome, 2 courts, $5 fee per player
Twin Lakes Church Open Gym Volleyball, 2701 Cabrillo College Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
Thursdays 7 pm – 10 pm, All skill levels welcome, 2 courts, free
Garfield Park Church Open Gym Volleyball, 111 Errett Circle, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Fridays 8 pm – 12 am, All skill levels welcome, 1 court, $4 fee per player
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Re: Open Gyms in Santa Cruz area from Chris Thomas
by katey on Wed Jan 07, 2009 11:30 am
Although the listings say "All Skill Levels", are any of the open gyms appropriate for Novice players? I'm intermediate but my husband has just started playing last summer. We would like to find an opportunity where both of us could play within our skill levels. Thanks for any feedback.
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Re: Open Gyms in Santa Cruz area from Chris Thomas
by Chris Thomas on Wed Jan 07, 2009 4:28 pm
Skill level at open gym really depends on who shows up. Thursday nights at Twin Lakes does tend to be the most competitive and filled with the most "A" players therfore most but not all novice players tend to be uncomfortable there. Saturday mornings tend to be a mix of "A" & "B" players. Friday nights tend to be mostly "B" and some "C" players. The beach game is one of the best ways to improve individual skills as well as find a game at your skill level.
It takes 12 at the same skill level indoor for everybody to have fun and only 4 outdoor. Hope this helps
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Re: Open Gyms in Santa Cruz area from Chris Thomas
by katey on Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:27 pm
We'll give Garfield Park Church a try. Do they actually play until midnight?
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