Support The Court

This is so important…

I believe that once you play here, you’ll become a regular player.   As you might imagine, I have personally sacrificed a great deal by making this facility a reality.  I believe that it is a place that was long overdue…a place that will now allow ALL of us to play…a place that in one form or another, we have all desperately missed.  I, like all of you, felt strongly about wanting to play again on an actual court that would do the sport we all love so dearly, justice.  More importantly, I felt strongly about building a facility that would again bring all of us together…and it goes farther than that…  This great game has given many of us incredible opportunities and more fantastic experiences than we can count – the speed, the action, the grace, the power......the camaraderie.  

As you know, it is so difficult to describe this sport to the uninitiated.  I firmly believe that we owe a debt of gratitude to jai-alai, and that one of the best ways to express that gratitude is to keep the sport alive here in Connecticut. Will this facility resurrect the sport completely? I don't know but I sleep well at night knowing that it is a step in the right direction.  One thing I do know is that both we and now, another generation of players will have a chance to again play jai-alai.  We will again enjoy this great game in Connecticut for a long time to come…provided that we support the facility – not to make a profit but simply to keep our doors open.  Again, this facility is for all of us.  I want to aggressively develop new players, and will offer free lessons for all beginners to that end.  How about a place for your kids to play?  I will also have a small 60 ft. court just for beginners.  

This business of jai alai is very unique - it is not like that of a donut shop or a gym or anything else for that matter.  It is a niche sport and regrettably, the fact is that we are a dedicated minority of both players and fans in the great state of Connecticut.   I believe that this facility will flourish as we spread the word…  It is crucial for each of us to help in this effort, so that this facility can sustain itself as we again gain momentum.  In time, there will be new players developed - both interest and curiosity will increase as we move forward.  I am determined to make this happen.  I truly believe that when you see and play at this facility, you will be quite impressed and will happily become a member of this jai-alai family.  Tournaments, leagues and more…exciting things lay ahead for all of us.  As we progress, more features, services, and improvements will be made.  I feel that those of us who have played and benefited from this great game should feel an obligation to help keep it alive…and now you can.  All you have to do is play here and have fun! We’re all incredibly excited to bring this facility to you. 

PLEASE ........for the love of the game......support the court!!!

HOW TO GET HERE...

FROM POINTS SOUTH: Take I-91N to Exit 22 (Rt. 9N) toward New Britain – take a right off of the exit.  Take another right at the first stoplight, and then take another right at the next stoplight.  Go exactly 1 mile and bear left at Porters Pass onto Burnham St. (look for Walgreens).  Go to the end of the road and go left.  We are ¾ of a mile on the right.  Proceed to the left once there.

ALTERNATE ROUTE:  Take the Merrit Parkway North (Rt. 15) to the Berlin Tpke.  Take a left onto Middletown Rd.  At the stop sign, go right.  Then immediately bear slightly to the left onto Norton Rd.  Go straight to Four Rod Rd. and go right.  We are ¼ of a mile on the left.  Proceed to the left once there.
______________________________

FROM POINTS NORTH:  Take I-91S to Exit 22 (Rt. 9N) toward New Britain – take a right off of the exit.  Take another right at the first stoplight, and then take another right at the next stoplight.  Go exactly 1 mile and bear left at Porters Pass onto Burnham St. (look for Walgreens).  Go to the end of the road and go left.  We are ¾ of a mile on the right.  Proceed to the left once there.

ALTERNATE ROUTE: Take the Berlin Tpke and take a right onto Middletown Rd.  At the stop sign, go right.  Immediately bear slightly left onto Norton Rd., then go straight to Four Rod Rd. and go right.  We are ¼ of a mile on the left.  Proceed to the left once there.

______________________________

FROM POINTS EAST:  Take Rt. 9N to Exit 22 toward New Britain – take a right off of the exit.  Take another right at the first stoplight, and then take another right at the next stoplight.  Go exactly 1 mile and bear left at Porters Pass onto Burnham St. (look for Walgreens).  Go to the end of the road and go left.  We are ¾ of a mile on the right.  Proceed to the left once there.