Okay, so let me tell you about my little adventure getting into this whole tennis thing in Cary. I’ve always been a bit of a couch potato, but hey, new town, new me, right? So I started looking around for a way to get active and maybe meet some people.
First thing I did was hit up Google, just a simple search for “tennis in Cary”. And man, were there options! Cary Tennis Park, Kildaire Farms Racquet & Swim Club, and a bunch more. It was a bit overwhelming, to be honest. I mean, I just wanted to whack a ball around, not join the pro tour!
I checked out some reviews on Yelp, saw some mentions of places like Do It Right Sports and Raleigh Racquet Club. People seemed to like them, but I wasn’t sure which one was right for me. I’m no expert, you know? Just a regular person looking for some fun.
Then I stumbled upon this online booking system for one of the clubs – I think it was the Racquet and Swim Club. It looked pretty fancy, and I even saw a “Sign Up” button. But I hesitated. Was I ready to commit? Did I even know how to hold a racquet properly?
I kept digging, found some more info on * about private tennis courts. They had phone numbers and everything. But private courts? That sounded a bit too serious for me. I’m just trying to get a little exercise, not become the next Serena Williams!
My search continued. I looked for deals and coupons, because who doesn’t love a bargain? Found some promo codes, but they were all for sports equipment, and I didn’t even own a racquet yet!
I learned that the Cary Tennis Park clubhouse is open every day until 10 p.m. That’s pretty convenient. They have programs you can register for, which might be good for a beginner like me. It felt a little less intimidating than a private club.
I found a website with maps and directions to what they claimed were 73 tennis courts in Cary! 73! Can you believe it? I just wanted to find one that wouldn’t laugh at my terrible serve.
Then I saw some more Yelp reviews, this time mentioning places like Prestonwood Country Club and Lochmere Swim & Tennis Club. And get this, even one called The FARM at UNC. The FARM? What’s that all about? It all sounded so… official. I just wanted a casual place to play!
So, after all this searching and browsing, I finally decided to just go for it. I signed up for a beginner’s class at the Cary Tennis Park. It seemed like the most approachable option, and hey, everyone’s got to start somewhere, right?
It wasn’t easy, let me tell you. My first few attempts at hitting the ball were… well, let’s just say I spent a lot of time chasing it around the court. But you know what? I stuck with it. I kept practicing, and slowly but surely, I started to get the hang of it.
I even made a few friends in the class. We’d laugh at each other’s mistakes, cheer each other on, and sometimes even grab a coffee after our sessions. It was exactly what I was looking for – a fun, social way to get some exercise.
- Started with a simple Google search for “tennis in Cary”
- Explored reviews and listings on Yelp and *
- Considered joining a club but felt it might be too serious
- Looked for deals and coupons but didn’t find anything relevant
- Discovered Cary Tennis Park and its beginner-friendly programs
- Finally signed up for a beginner’s class at Cary Tennis Park
- Struggled at first but persisted and improved
- Made friends and enjoyed the social aspect of the class
So, that’s my tennis journey in Cary so far. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, from feeling overwhelmed by all the options to finally finding my place on the court. But I’m glad I took the leap. I’m having fun, getting fit, and meeting new people. Who knew hitting a little yellow ball could be so rewarding?