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September 16, 2011
Open Gym Info - Correction
Maple Grove volleyball is Thursdays from 7-10 NOT Wednesday. They also have a Facebook page
that is updated regularly.
March 2, 2011
Open Gym Info
Hi just wanted to share a little bit from what i had experienced around town.Tuesdays Quick update on
Lake Grove Elementary on Tuesday Nights. Residents Are $2 and Non are $4. Two Courts.Fairly small Gym.
The nets are not real vball standards. I couldnt seem to find the court's lines? The play is eh....
Mostly the residents play. Not a "power" site.. Really mellow and a lot of fireman style vball. Nice
group of folks. 830-10pmish
Marshall Center Update. $5.50 and no specials for Oregon folks. Play: is ok, not really consistant. A
lot of hitters but not a lot of passers or setters. 7-930pm still 2 courts. Note keep track of the score.
Athey Creek still $2 830-10pm.2-3 courts on who shows up. Play: Not that bad the court is a little slippery,
either too much dust mixed in with worn out floor. Nice group. Note keep track of the score.
Monday
Mt Scott Comunity Center. Update $5.50 but there is a non resident package you can purchace if you go often.
Mondays 730-930 2 courts. they have a 36 person max on players. so only 6 teams. Recently it has been filling
up by 7pm why i havent the slightest clue. Play: can be better then most. Mixed bag of folks and skills,
this is very apparent. The courts are a little slippery from dust and worn out floor. Note. keep track of the
score.
There is a Sunday play from 12 -2pm Ill have to see what it is up with that, to further verify quality.
Hope this helps. Take care Austin
Thanks Austin, great info - Mark
January 23, 2011
Open Gym Change
Hi mark my name is DeeDee and I just want to update you on a change of
location for volleyball. Now the Ackerman gym is not the site, it is Howard
Eccles Elementary School in Canby on Wednesdays from 8-10 p,m. Price is 3
dollars. If you could post these changes that would be great.
Thank You.
DeeDee Kelley
December 27, 2010
More Open Gym Options
We are officially starting open gym Volleyball starting on Friday January 7th
-and in fact, we are running on Fridays- for about 6 months
It will be for power players initially; normally my business is an an-all
inclusive recreational bunch, but - for this open play volleyball- to restate
this- this program will be for competitive men/women (co-ed play)
In fact, we ran a test run with 10-players a few Fridays ago and it was great
play. The facility is right off of the Glisan (I-205) exit and it is a high
quality facility… the facility is Cascade College. The location is great for
high level volleyballs on the eastside- anywhere along I-205 from
Camas/Vancouver to West Linn even (15 minutes away).
Click on our volleyball link found at www.portlandbasketball.com
and or call for more information (phone) 503-380-4539.
If you know of any recreational players looking for a gym, this
same gym will host a recreational group at some point but we do not
have the interest as of yet-
Sincerely, Mikal Duilio
December 22, 2010
Indoor Sand Courts Schedule
It's cheaper then flying to california right?. They have 4 sand courts and prety much
the only place you the only place to play sand volleyball in the winter. Here's the
winter schedule:
-Sunday: (Jan 2nd start)
6pm-7pm "Early Bird Special" Coed 4s Social, B, A:
7pm-8:30pm Coed 4s Social, B, A:
8:30pm-9:30pm Coed 2s, B, A, AA:
9:30pm-10:30pm "Late Night Special" Mens/Womens 2s: B, A, AA:
-Monday: (Jan 3rd start)
6pm-7pm "Early Bird Special" Coed 2s:
7pm-8:30pm Coed 4s Social, B, A:
8:30pm-9:30pm Coed 4s, Social, B, and A, Pro/Am:
9:30pm-10:30pm Mens 2s B,A, AA:
-Tuesday: (Jan 4th start)
6pm-7pm Coed 4s Social, B, A:
7pm-8:30pm Coed 4s Social, B, A:
8:30pm-9:30pm Coed 2s, B, A, AA:
9:30pm-10:30pm Mens/Womens 2s *KOB/QOB
*Players register individualy
-Thursday
9:30pm-11:00pm College 4s Womens
*Players: Play 2 leagues and 3rd is 1/2 price.
**Captains: Play 2 leagues and 2nd is 1/2 price.
***Leagues run for 8 weeks with Playoffs on the 8th week.
August 31, 2010
indoor sand courts?
Supposedly there are some talk about someone building some indoor sand courts in
Hillsboro.
May 27, 2010
Summer Starting
I've tried to post as many local tournaments as possible in the tournament section but
I may have forgotten a few. I hope there are a few more grass tournaments but we'll
see.
December 12, 2009
Open Gyms Updated
I've tried my best to update the open gym section. I took out the YMCA's, obviously
if you have to be a member that hinder's everybody's ability to play there. Also
I've heard that play is geared more for family's than skilled players.
The three gyms I've been playing at lately are The Courts, Hillside and Marshall Rec
in Vancouver. I went to Athey Creek once and it was actually pretty good, but it's so
far away and so late that it's hard to justify the drive.
If you are going to The Courts get there early, otherwise you'll be shutout. Last two
times I've been there it's eventually filled.
Marshall has been pretty weak on some nights so if you poke your head in and it's not
up to par, and don't mind the drive, head on down to Athey Creek in West Linn.
Hillside is pretty consistent week to week, and the least intimadating. I can't
remember the last time I went and the play wasn't at least at a B level or
better. Still very tough to find.
November 26, 2009
Open Gyms
Open gyms are starting to fill out but they're pretty inconsistent. Marshall Center is
getting just enough for two teams and play is sometimes good enough for a backrow setter.
Although I did find myself playing doubles most of the night that last time I went.
The courts are packed! Last time I went they cut it off after there were enough for
13 teams. While there were alot of people I would say that play was good but not
great. Most teams were playing with a backrow setter but the passing was pretty
sketchy on the far courts.
Went to Athey Creek last Tuesday and it was full. Because there are 3 courts one
is a women's only court on the far end that plays at a pretty competitive level
and is probably the most competitive women's court I know of. For some reason
two novice guys felt need to play with them BUT I would strongly recommend
against it. Leave it to the ladies.
July 17, 2009
New Site
Wanted to give everybody a heads up on a new local organization called
Northwest Asian Sports who have been putting on VB tournaments for the
Volleyball community whether they are asian or non asian. They have run
several tournaments in the community all well attended and very well
organized. Check the side links for their website
July 16, 2009
Late Tourney
There is a reverse Quad Grass Tournament in Salem on July 25th.
$40 per team
Open and Novice divisions
There are still a few openings if teams are interested.
Go to www.salemvolleyball.com for more information
June 30, 2009
Summer Open gym
Email I recieved recently:
I am hosting an open volleyball gym for anyone who is interested in playing.
Any level, age and gender are more than welcome to play. We only ask that you pay
$2, the open gym is every wed and friday from 5-7pm. Depending on the amout of
people I can possibley make this a longer time slot . The location is in Ne
portland, I have two nets side by side. All proceeds will be donated to the high
school volleyball team. Please pass this information, I am dedicated to helping
raise money and genuwin love for volleyball.
Gym Location: Jefferson High School, Big Gym, 5210 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR
-Az Yelma
May 31, 2009
Tournaments
I spent this afternoon updating as best I could the tournament section with grass tourny's
from around the Northwest. I was only going to put in the Portland/Vancouver stuff but that
amount to about 4-5 tourneys. If you prefer grass then I guess you'll making a few trips
north. Although it looks like there' a few in Tumwater, Olympia and Lacey which if you are
from Vancouver that slices some time off the drive.
I've played a few times in the Sand and I can't deny what a great workout it is but it's
tough mentally to 'adjust' to such a tough surface. Not sure I'll play in any sand tourny's
but I won't rule it out either.
May 27, 2009
Summer is HERE!!!
For those young enough to take advantage of the great weather AND play VB in it .. I envy you.
I stepped into the sand for the first time in years and I'm still feeling it.
October 15, 2008
Open Gym Update
The courts in beaverton are adding a Saturday Open gym, word has it they are also getting
their liquor license. I think I'll just live there. :)
August 15, 2008
Open Gym Update
Got this email from a local VB playa:
Mt. Scott Park was packed on monday. They have 2 courts, but allow 35 people to sign up
(5 teams of 7). The time has changed to 7-9 (you have 7:30-9:30), as has the price,
which is now $3.75.
I cycled up to Hillside yesterday (thursday), which was a good
workout. The gym was completely empty at 6:45. Was this because it was 99 degrees? The
worker there had never worked a thursday before, so she wasn't sure of the regular
turnout
Summer isn't a great time for indoor VB but if you keep looking around I think the courts and
southwest rec both are good places as well as Mt. Scott. Thx for info!!!
July, 7, 2008
Stumptown VB
There's new VB organization in town and I couldn't think of a better name: stumptown. Anyway
here's the link.
Stumptownvb
April, 6, 2008
New Place to play
OK, we'll maybe it's just new to me. The Courts in the Pearl are open and ready for rentals. I don't see a drop
in night but I'd like to see something on Sundays or Thursdays. Honestly what could be better on first Thursdays
in the Pearl- Wine, Art and Volleball.
more info here The Courts in the Pearl
March 31, 2008
Cleaning out the Cob Webs
Trying to clean up this website and update all information. I've tried my best to clean up the
links and I'll focus on the Leagues and Tournaments in the next few days. It's a little like
walking into an old house you haven't visited in a while, everything is still there just trying
to remember where it's at.
March 30, 2008
Long time no see.. and no play 2
Oh dear lord, for some reason I came out of retirement a few months ago because I lost a little weight.
I realize now it was my ego, that thing was about 25lbs... who knew?
As I get round to some of the old stomping grounds again I'll try to give you an updated assessment
of the Open gyms. Right now the courts in Beaverton on Friday night are easily the best time
around. I've been to Marshall on a few night and this comes close due to the selective nature of the
staff. At Marshal Center in Vancouver not all players are selected to play on the top court so this does lead to very competitive play. I was also asked to play on a league there and was very impressed with the level of competition.
Don't be a stranger, if you see me out there and dont recognize me because I'm getting roofed or worse yet limping around please say hi.
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