Comments on: The Return of Jai Alai http://artofmanliness.com/2009/11/19/the-return-of-jai-alai/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:37:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chris http://artofmanliness.com/2009/11/19/the-return-of-jai-alai/comment-page-1/#comment-98881 Chris Fri, 02 Apr 2010 13:29:23 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=7208#comment-98881 Hi, folks - I’m pleased to report that in Connecticut, jai-alai is indeed making a comeback! I am affiliated with Connecticut Amateur Jai-Alai, LLC, which upon completion will actually be the only jai-alai facility in New England. The reference to a fronton coming to Hartford is actually an initial misinterpretation of the news of our project during its inception. We have a projected Grand Opening of late Spring ’10, and it is anticipated to be a media event. Ironically, we hope to have Churruca, one of the greatest players of all time, throw out the first ball…he just so happens to be the gentleman catching the ball in the first picture you have on this page! This fronton is not a pari-mutuel facility - its sole purpose is to provide a place for the legions of aficionados in New England who want play this sport purely for the love of the game. Pros, Ex-Pros, Amateurs, and those new to the game are welcome here – training for the uninitiated will be free. We are truly invested in establishing a new generation of players and fans… Please visit us on the web at www.ctamateurjaialai.com and spread the word – we’re very proud of this venture and feel privileged to play a role in the resurgence of this great sport! Hi, folks – I’m pleased to report that in Connecticut, jai-alai is indeed making a comeback!

I am affiliated with Connecticut Amateur Jai-Alai, LLC, which upon completion will actually be the only jai-alai facility in New England. The reference to a fronton coming to Hartford is actually an initial misinterpretation of the news of our project during its inception. We have a projected Grand Opening of late Spring ’10, and it is anticipated to be a media event. Ironically, we hope to have Churruca, one of the greatest players of all time, throw out the first ball…he just so happens to be the gentleman catching the ball in the first picture you have on this page!

This fronton is not a pari-mutuel facility – its sole purpose is to provide a place for the legions of aficionados in New England who want play this sport purely for the love of the game. Pros, Ex-Pros, Amateurs, and those new to the game are welcome here – training for the uninitiated will be free. We are truly invested in establishing a new generation of players and fans…

Please visit us on the web at http://www.ctamateurjaialai.com and spread the word – we’re very proud of this venture and feel privileged to play a role in the resurgence of this great sport!

]]> By: dabit http://artofmanliness.com/2009/11/19/the-return-of-jai-alai/comment-page-1/#comment-67808 dabit Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:52:30 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=7208#comment-67808 This sport came up on an episode of Jackass a while back. The Jai Alai players hurled oranges at Knoxville and Steve-o. It looked pretty damn brutal. This sport came up on an episode of Jackass a while back. The Jai Alai players hurled oranges at Knoxville and Steve-o. It looked pretty damn brutal.

]]> By: Hearing Aids http://artofmanliness.com/2009/11/19/the-return-of-jai-alai/comment-page-1/#comment-63828 Hearing Aids Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:40:35 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=7208#comment-63828 Have always wanted to give the sport a try, but never had an opportunity to, being in America and not being in Florida. Would be great to get one in the vicinity of me. Have always wanted to give the sport a try, but never had an opportunity to, being in America and not being in Florida. Would be great to get one in the vicinity of me.

]]> By: jamahl http://artofmanliness.com/2009/11/19/the-return-of-jai-alai/comment-page-1/#comment-63227 jamahl Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:36:58 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=7208#comment-63227 I remember seeing this game on the opening cedits to Miami Vice as a kid. Always thought it looked cool, but thought it was pronounced "high-line".Now I want to find a local group who plays. I remember seeing this game on the opening cedits to Miami Vice as a kid. Always thought it looked cool, but thought it was pronounced “high-line”.Now I want to find a local group who plays.

]]> By: Stacy http://artofmanliness.com/2009/11/19/the-return-of-jai-alai/comment-page-1/#comment-62426 Stacy Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:23:50 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=7208#comment-62426 I grew up in Tampa, and worked as a valet at Jai-Alai as a teenager. It is a very unique sport, with a rich history. Back then, almost all the players were Basque, super nice folks too. I found watching and wagering on Jai-Alai to be much more interesting than dogs or horses. The games lasted longer than a race and the action was intense. The game and how it was played (round robin tournament style) kept my attention. You are always trying to figure out how your numbers can come in based on the game at hand. I think the lottery in Florida was the final blow to Jai Alai. The Tampa fronton closed shortly after I moved away to college. I hope this cool sport can make a comeback. Thanks for blogging about it! I grew up in Tampa, and worked as a valet at Jai-Alai as a teenager. It is a very unique sport, with a rich history. Back then, almost all the players were Basque, super nice folks too.

I found watching and wagering on Jai-Alai to be much more interesting than dogs or horses. The games lasted longer than a race and the action was intense. The game and how it was played (round robin tournament style) kept my attention. You are always trying to figure out how your numbers can come in based on the game at hand.

I think the lottery in Florida was the final blow to Jai Alai. The Tampa fronton closed shortly after I moved away to college. I hope this cool sport can make a comeback. Thanks for blogging about it!

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