new to sowal - basketball anyone?

[danielb66]

Hi,

I just moved down to SoWal and have had a great first month. It's beautiful down here and the people have been nothing but friendly and inviting. With that in mind, I was hoping that somebody could help me find some pick up basketball games whether it be indoor or outdoor, once a week or everyday, nearby or in Destin or Panama City Beach. I'm just looking to play some friendly, competitive, basketball (while attempting to get myself back into shape). Thanks everyone!

 

[wrobert]

 

[DuneLaker]

We'll have more time after next week to think about basketball. This is a great county for that sport. Some state championships to boast about. Maybe you could go to some of the SWHS BB games. Perhaps networking with other folks there could lead you to some good pick up games.

 

[Bobby J]

Hi,

I just moved down to SoWal and have had a great first month. It's beautiful down here and the people have been nothing but friendly and inviting. With that in mind, I was hoping that somebody could help me find some pick up basketball games whether it be indoor or outdoor, once a week or everyday, nearby or in Destin or Panama City Beach. I'm just looking to play some friendly, competitive, basketball (while attempting to get myself back into shape). Thanks everyone!

I know a couple guys that play a little pick up at Hog Town park. I will tell one of them to send you a post.
Good luck!

 

[danielb66]

thanks. that'd be great. not too sure where hogtown park is, but there's nothing wrong with doing some exploring. i live in seagrove, which, as far as i know, has no basketball court near it so i'm willing to drive a little to find some good games. let me know...thanks!

 

[mikecat adjuster]

Hey, I haven't played since down here but if you find something, I'd love to know about it. 22 years ago I use to be pretty good. I'd love to make some passes and plays. Let me know.

 

[BeachSiO2]

There's a public court at Cessna Landing Bay Access which is located north of US 98 on Hwy 393. That's the road with Gulf Place on it. Just head away from the beach and it will be about 1.7 miles north of 98 on your left. It also has picnic tables, a boat launch, and restrooms.

I think this is the one BobbyJ is calling Hog Town Park

 

[aggieb]

classic.

They're playing Basketball
We love that Basketball
They're playing Basketball
We love that Basketball

(Now rapping Basketball Number 1 Kurtis Blow)
Basketball is my favorite sport
I like the way they dribble up and down the court
Just like I'm the King on the microphone so is Dr. J and Moses Malone
I like Slam dunks take me to the hoop
My favorite play is the alley oop
I like the pick-and-roll, I like the give-and-go,
Cause it's Basketball, uh, Mister Kurtis Blow,



I used to go to dinner, and then take the girl,
To see Tiny play against Earl The Pearl,
And Wilt, Big O, and Jerry West,
To play Basketball at it's very best,
Basketball has always been my thing,
I like Magic, Bird, and Bernard King,
And number 33, my man Kareem,
Is the center on my starting team,

(To the hoop, ya'll, Watch out, Watch out
In yo' face, now here comes the rest)

Clyde, Rick Barry, and Pistol Pete,
Now these players, could never be beat,
Isiah, and Iceman too,
Just give 'em the ball, and then you talk up too,
Dantley and Wilkins are on the scene,
And Ralph Sampson is really mean,
Bill Russell didn't take no junk,
and Darryl Dawkins got a monster dunk,
Tell me, were you in the joint?,
The night Wilt scored 100 points,
Or when Celtics won titles back-to-back,
And didn't give nobody, no kind of slack,
Or when Dr. J shook the whole damn team,
With moves that came right out of a dream,
Or when, Willis Reed stood so tall,
Playing D with desire, it's Basketball

 

[Bobby J]

There's a public court at Cessna Landing Bay Access which is located north of US 98 on Hwy 393. That's the road with Gulf Place on it. Just head away from the beach and it will be about 1.7 miles north of 98 on your left. It also has picnic tables, a boat launch, and restrooms.

I think this is the one BobbyJ is calling Hog Town Park

It will always be called Hog Town in my book. Goat Feathers access will also always be Bare Tit!

 

[Bobby J]

thanks. that'd be great. not too sure where hogtown park is, but there's nothing wrong with doing some exploring. i live in seagrove, which, as far as i know, has no basketball court near it so i'm willing to drive a little to find some good games. let me know...thanks!

Call Tommy @ 699-6837 for pick up info.