Guys & Gals, Henmans and Sharapovas,

Anyone have any interest in playing some tennis this summer?

Myself and a few friends are setting up a tennis ladder in Zurich and are looking for others to join us. For those of you not familiar with this, each person is on a rung on a ladder and the aim is to move up the ladder by challenging and beating people above you. If you lose or don't play you move down the ladder. There are various rules to ensure fairness and encourage people to play but it doesn't need to be taken too seriously!

No need to be any good (even never hit a ball!), the benefit of a ladder is you play people at your level. And no need to have lots of time, just as much as you want. Can play lunchtimes, after work, before work, during work....As long as you can commit to a couple of games a month.

There's some great courts in the city, I usually play at this one http://www.tennis-zuerich.ch/ but you can play anywhere. About chf8 each at lunch time of chf10 each after work.

The benefit of this format is you can play anywhere anytime as long its mutually convenient with your challenger!

To kick this off we may have a tennis afternoon and bbq to get to know each other and have a bit of fun.

Please forward to anyone you think might be interested. The more the merrier!

Cheers
Will

I would like to join what do i need to do?

Yep, I'm in. Which is more than can be said for my serves...

Though might not actually start playing until may, and it's likely it'll be lunchtimes for me.

Both, great to have you on board! Please register here and sign up to the ladder. I will then contact you soon regarding opening bbq and ladder start!
http://www.globaltennisnetwork.com/t...-tennis-ladder

Great initiative folks. I just joined the ladder and it would be nice to see new faces Don't try to challenge me before end of May though as will be busy cos I will have league (Interclub) in our local club. But if you have to tough luck, I will be there

We now have 14 people signed up for this and will be starting soon. Get your racquets out and get signed up for some summer fun!

If passion for the game counts, sure! I mean I haven't received training in years, but I'd really like to truly practice again and try to get better. The introductory meeting wouldn't happen to be on the weekend would it? The only days I can make it because of work But if so, sign me up!

Passion is all the counts! Please sign-up here and I'll add you to the email d-list. http://www.globaltennisnetwork.com/t...-tennis-ladder

Cheers

Can everybody book courts on www.tennis-zuerich.ch ? or do you have to be a member??
Can you only book by phone and do they speak english??

thanks

Fred

PS: depending on my current form/level I´ll sign up for the ladder :-)

Hi Fred, anyone can book the tennis courts and you don't have to be a member. You can book by phone but not sure about in English!

Don't worry about playing ability, we have some guys in the ladder that have only played once in their life (and some pretty good people!). Beauty of the ladder is you only really play games with people at your level.

Hope to see you on the court soon.

Great Idea! I am an intermediate player, a bit rusty at the moment, but looking to rectify.. I am available most weekends, so please keep me posted..

Hi all tennis fans,

Just one word of caution, a few years back, I joined a tennis group after they posted here.
When I arrived, and played (at my normal level), the organiser actually told me off, and called me a showoff. All at the same time, he was trying his best to look like RF (he had his racket, and me not).

So be careful, coz you never know who is really showing off whom.
Take care!

I am RF fan also. I also live in ZH, but I simply am too overbooked.

Pffft. I'm so good RF wishes he was me.

In my own mind.

is it still possible to join?

best
mle

Go for it! Don't be turned off by HATfull showoffs though

http://www.globaltennisnetwork.com/t...-tennis-ladder

Looks like so much fun....I wish I could join.
But then I have to reschuffle so much stuff....

Have fun!
1 less showoff in this ladder...

Common, more the merrier!

Btw: Psst, can I give away BIG secret of the tennis ladder. Never mind tennis, it is all about BBQ and beer/wine and basking in the sun of nearby Mythenquai Badi

Hi, i subscribed on the last Thursday, but i can't "challenge" anyone yet.
My registration is still pending ...

any help, (ladder admin, Will)?

cheers
mle

That, actually my frend, is my problem. I play tennis to play tennis. BBQ and the fun stuff you mentioned, are not my cup of tea. Sorry.
I am still keen but how do I book the court or challenge another player?

Thanks rugbywill-zurich for this informative post!!

I am a Tennis Amateur when it comes to playing....bought my new racket today, joined the ladder and ready for my 1st game

thanks for a quick approval!