Posts Tagged ‘Beach Volleyball’
Ashbridges Bay Beach Volleyball
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Summer, summer, summer time! It looks as though summer has finally arrived in Toronto (better late than never I suppose). Last year I discovered that if you owned a net, you could play beach volleyball at Ashbridges Bay for free. This discovery, while it may not seem overly significant, changed my summers from here on out. I bought a net and quickly became a beach rat, playing every weekend without fail.
Beach volleyball is one of the most satisfying and rewarding ways to spend a Saturday or Sunday in Toronto. The vibe of the Ashbridges volleyball community is awesome. I met a ton of great people last year who have since become good friends and weekend teammates. We play pick-up most weekends, and our crew is growing each year.
If you like volleyball and are looking for a fun way to spend the day, stay in shape, and catch some sun all at the same time, Ashbridges is the way to go. As the summer picks up you will need to arrive early if you have any hope of claiming a court. When I say ‘early’, I mean 8:00 or 8:30, especially if there is a tournament that weekend. The best solution is to rotate the positions of ‘court squaters’, giving everyone a regular chance to sleep off their hangover.
I am always interested in meeting, and playing with, new people. If you have a net, or are just looking for some new players let me know!
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