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crikey

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Posted: May 26, 2005 - 10:22 AM

its an indoor hall. see posts at the start of the thread...

rolento

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Posted: May 30, 2005 - 09:43 AM

hi all,

I pass by Portman's yesterday but could not find the indoor court near it. I do see a very old building with words "Jing An Sports Hall" on it and it look like a ghost town, door locked. The sports hall at Jiang Ning Lu, Kang Ding Lu do not have a indoor court.

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crikey

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Posted: May 30, 2005 - 12:47 PM

hey rolento...

I had a look at the hall Friday night at around 6pm. It was shut tighter than a nun's nasty. Couldn't see any other info about contacting the managers of the hall either.

I saw another post about 5 a side football (soccer) this week. One of the guys said they had an indoor hall out in Pudong...

http://www.shanghaiexpat.com/MDForum-viewtopic-t-25631.phtml

Pizarro

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Posted: May 30, 2005 - 07:25 PM

"tighter than a nun's nasty"

Now there is an image. Anyway, this Wednesday who will come? I'm going a lot more often than just Wednesdays. You guys should try playing with the locals... they are quite friendly for the most part. Just expect to be handled a bit tighter since no local wants to get shown up by a lao wai.

Then again if you are good, you'll make a lot of friends who want you to play on their team. Hey it's basketball right? Xujahui is a good place to ball.

rolento

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Posted: May 30, 2005 - 08:27 PM

I should be going this wednesday, also may have 2-3 more american friends joining me. they are keen.

however, i think we should explore booking an indoor court as an option, Crikey: whereabout is the indoor court in Pudong? it could be worthwhile if it is not that far into the east.

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crikey

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Posted: May 30, 2005 - 10:58 PM

Can the Jiangning Sports Centre court be hired? It is fine at the moment, a few weeks down the track though..?

i pm'd the footy player in the previous post. no reply as of yet... The indoor court is somewhere near the Jin Qiao Carrefour - I have now looked at my map of Shanghai, and like my avatar, its near the black stump...

I can't make weeknights, sorry guys. had to work all last w'kend too. Should be free this weekend. Any time planned for Sat or Sunday?

KinderCanuck

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Posted: May 31, 2005 - 08:38 AM
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There are some basketball courts just outside HongKou football stadium right on the metro. If they happen to be full, there is a university nearby that always has a few open courts. You know I am down.

Monk

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Posted: June 01, 2005 - 03:18 PM

My apartment block has a private basketball court. It's outdoor, the surface is good, and there are excellent lights for night-time play. Some friends and I will play tomorrow (Thursday) at 7 pm and again this Saturday at 7 pm. Anyone from the website is welcome to join us.

The court is right next to the Xinzha Lu subway stop (line 1, one stop north of People's Square), so it's very easy to get to. If you'd like to come, PM me to coordinate.

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rolento

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Posted: June 01, 2005 - 11:20 PM

hey Monk,

I stay near there. I think would be helpful if you can give us the full address and the 2 road that meets at your place. i am sure i can find my way there, although i am still quite tired from today's game.

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Henry_Chinaski
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Posted: June 02, 2005 - 12:26 AM

Monk, am on it. Will bring a canadian friend.

Monk

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Posted: June 02, 2005 - 03:34 PM

We're still playing tonight at 7 and Saturday at 7. Anyone who wants to come should PM me and I'll send you my mobile number.

The court is right next to the Xinzha Lu subway stop but it's hard to actually get to it. The easiest way to find us is to come out of the subway stop, walk down Xinzha Road to Xinchang Road (there is a map of the area inside the subway stop to help you), and look for a single residential high-rise building (not a whole block, just one building). Turn down Xinchang Road and pass the high-rise's entrance. Just past that you will see a lighted basketball court behind a fence. Just shout for us and one of us will tell you how to get in.

We'll have a ball, no need to bring one unless yours is really deluxe.

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rolento

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Posted: June 02, 2005 - 06:16 PM

hey monk, sorry cannot make it tonight, I still cannot recover from last night's game...getting old =(

however, i will try to join you on saturday at 7 and next thursday as i will miss next wed's game.

see you then!

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Henry_Chinaski
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Posted: June 02, 2005 - 10:33 PM

Damn it was a good dame. Body sore as if a truck ran over it. Pretty good court and very dynamic game. Very good stuff.
Better than playing at XiJiaHui where it's too much crowded and the basketball IQ is lower. Today we had a lot of teamwork, screens, threes, nice blocks, not the usual chaotic street ball. Very good stuff monk, thanks for sharing it up.

dfoo

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Posted: June 03, 2005 - 09:38 AM

I second that! Thanks very much. Now, to cripple to the kitchen for breakfast.

Matthew

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Posted: June 03, 2005 - 11:19 AM

good to know, will join you guys this saturday or next thursday.

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Monk

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Posted: June 04, 2005 - 05:05 PM

We'll be there tonight at 7 pm, so come on out. Look above for directions.

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Pizarro

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Posted: June 05, 2005 - 05:45 PM

Anyone want to play tommorrow night (Monday) at the Xujahui courts?

Monk

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Posted: June 08, 2005 - 09:38 PM

We'll be playing again tomorrow night (Thurs) at 7. All are welcome. Look earlier in this thread for directions and PM me if you plan to come so I can send you my mobile #.

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rolento

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Posted: June 08, 2005 - 09:52 PM

i will be bringing a french gal who might wanna play. ok?

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wakk0

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Posted: June 09, 2005 - 09:16 AM

any place in Xin Zhuang area to play basketball?? I m desperate for some sports...

Hi monk, it will be nice if i could get my ass down to your place and play a game or two.. hee Wink

crikey

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Posted: June 09, 2005 - 04:05 PM

french gal? can she dunk?

Monk

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Posted: June 09, 2005 - 05:05 PM

Sure, bring a French girl. Maybe Littlefox will come too? She's not as terrible as I expected... :-p

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Monk

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Posted: June 11, 2005 - 05:28 PM

We're switching to Sunday night at 7 from now on, in order to not interfere with people's social lives. So for now, assume we'll be playing every Thurs and Sun at 7, but PM me to confirm if you're coming for the first time. Thanks!

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