Friendly people, very helpful looks like a family run operation. Price's are ok. We went for…read moresoftball batting cages. Will go again.

In terms of value, this was the BEST option for me as a replacement gym. Post-Pandemic, my old gym…read moreincreased their prices 3Xs and didn't bother to honour my membership cost as a client of many years, so I had to take my business elsewhere! Looking at the gyms within a 10 - max 15min - drive, there weren't many options for me. The nearby chain gyms were just way too crowded/younger, bro crowd and the other box gyms were CrossFit places which wasn't what I was looking for. So weighing my options, I decided to sign up at my local community centre. Despite being an older centre, this place basically has everything INCLUDING group classes like yoga, Zumba, and a bunch of other things. The centre itself has a pool, skating rink, courts for pickleball, basketball, and a weight room. Outside, there's a skate park, basketball court, beach volleyball court, & various soccer fields. Of course, it's surrounded by various parks, trails, and there's even a private tennis club around the back. So far, so good, people at the front desk seem very nice. Of course the experience of the classes will vary depending on the instructor. And right now, the fitness classes aren't in a stellar studio due to kids Summer camps taking over the entire place! So hopefully that'll change once the kiddos are back to school. Membership prices are MORE than reasonable and they even include the fitness classes which is an absolute bonus! Weight room is small, but every time that I've walked by, it is almost empty. No one filming themselves or annoyingly flexing in the mirror to check if the few pumps of iron has made their arms grow! It's an older crowd, but at this point, I welcome that as opposed to the former gym bro crowd. There is also a discount for Seniors AND if another family member signs up!

Staff here are very kind, facility has many activities for people of all ages. Pool staff are…read moreamazing and are very professional in guarding in teaching.

Great gym in Brantford Ontario. Caged Dragon is definitely the best MMA gym in the area. Head coach…read moreKru Todd Whetter teaches most classes at the gym and is available for personal training through out the day. Caged Dragon caters to all levels of fitness. From beginners all the way to pro fighters. The little dragons program is a prime example of the future of this gym. Kru Todd has already trained kids from children to teens and coached many to be some of the best talent in Canada. There is no pressure to fight. Many members are there simply for the amazing workout and fitness aspect of the gym. The gym is equipped with professional grade mats, punching bags, full sized boxing ring, and various equipment to push you to the next level of fitness. If your in the area they offer a free trial class to try it out before you join. Overall great gym. Clean, good equipment and lots of levels of fitness to work with. Flexible class schedules.

Great options for swim class for the kiddos. Staff is a bit hit or miss but most are friendly. They…read moresee a lot of kids here so them remembering your child has any type of medical condition that allows you to be in the pool area (there is a spot for observation for any and all parents and visitors) is not going to happen. Having to argue with some random parent who's dropping off their child because "YOU" get to stay in the pool area is very annoying, especially when staff is right there and the other parent wants to know why you can stay but they can't. Uh...it's none of your business but to be fair, staff could handle this better and they just don't (minus one star). The changing areas are fine but the showers are poorly kept and often smell horrid. I wouldn't bathe there. Overall the place isn't bad but it has some kinks to work out for them to be really any better than a 3 star rating. Go for the mom and tot classes, they are awesome for your child and fun for you. Other classes for kids are still needing improvement from what I saw, mostly because of staff and how they manage their workload.

Ferroni promises a lot, but delivers little. For what he promises, the academy should be producing…read morebullets. My son did 2 years with Ferroni, and we were told "trust the process". However, with drills not done at game speed, the lack of games and the mistreatment of kids, Ferroni vastly underperforms. There is tremendous turnover of kids in the academy which should tell you something. Ferroni is rude to kids and parents who ask questions, often calling them "cupcakes" instead of legitimately answering their concerns. At the end of 2 years my son was not better than he would have been in regular hockey. For the money Ferroni hockey is simply not worth it.

Amazing training facility, great staff. The coaches are very effective and have really helped my…read moreson develop. They have excellent training options from batting cages, to comprehensive pitching programs, to in fielding clinics - opportunities for elite ball players to get development. The best testament to this place - Can't get my son to leave at night!

From the owner: Playball Academy Canada prides itself on being the first and only premier state of the art indoor…read morebaseball and softball training facility in Waterloo Region. Not only do we specialize in professional one on one and group coaching. We also are home to over hundreds of baseball/softball teams from around Ontario. Our 25 000 sq ft facility is available for team events, individual training, team training, tournaments, recreational sports leagues, corporate events and many more. Our philosophy as instructors and coaches is to take what we have learned from this game and give back to the ones who are willing to learn. We have a full sized major league infield, 6 full-size batting cages, real dirt bullpens, fully equipped weight room and top of the line instructors. Come enjoy the most unique and efficient training experience in our state of the art facility. Located just off the 401 between London and Toronto. Join us.

This was a great event overall! The only issue could be parking but there is parking all around the…read morevenue so it wasn't too hard to find.

This was the seventh year of the Annual Walter Gretzky Street Hockey Tournament, the fifth year…read morethat my league (the View Askew Street Hockey League, a.k.a. VASHL) participated, and the first year that I was finally able to participate as a member of the View Askew Girls. I have been hyped about this tourney from the very beginning of our league's attendance. I couldn't participate for the first few years due to being stationed in Italy with the U.S. Navy, and now that I have, I have been blown away. There are categories for every type of ball hockey player from the youngest kids to the oldest adults and from really competitive to recreational. The entire area around BHI Brantford just turns into a mini village. Besides the actual rinks that are on premises, there are fences and makeshift boards erected anywhere there is room to accommodate as many people as possible. There are a few vendors. One, of which, I got a brand new Whalers hat for only $20 and it wasn't a knock off. There are also a few food tents and a really good ice cream stand. Instead of dipping a cone, they'll do a flavored swirl around the edges of the ice cream cone. Of the food that I had on premises, it was way better than that of similarly related tents in America. The only real issues that I noticed is the lack of an ATM and parking. With all those people packing this area, installing an ATM in the arena building would be a great idea. Parking is really rough in this area because immediately outside the location is a residential neighborhood. I witnessed a whole row of cars receiving tickets seemingly because there was not a "No Parking" placard located in the area that they parked. All in all, though, this is a fantastic event with an even greater cause to support, the Lung Association of Canada. My league has been returning for the past 5 years and as long as funds hold up, I definitely will be returning again and again and again.

Great place to come for a Baseball skills lesson. I got one…read morehere for my girlfriend's birthday present. The staff made a real effort to be friendly and were not intimidating at all. The started with the basics and by the end my girlfriend had noticed a real improvement in her swing dynamic. They offer private lessons , group lessons, fitness coaching and the use of their batting cages and tees. A great place to come if you have any interest in upping your game.

From the owner: The Baseball Zone specializes in training the athlete looking to go above and beyond their peers…read moreand competition. Developmental programs in skill development and strength and conditioning created and run by industry experts are provided in private and group formats. State of the art facilities including top of the line artificial turf, batting cages, pitching machines, strength and conditioning equipment will catch your eye, but it is the level of coaching and customer service that will delight you. Visit our website at www.thebaseballzone.ca for our program information, blog and free resources and offers.

What a great complex! Clean and bright, there are 2 big rinks with comfortable seating…read more The surprise to me is finding such a nice place in what is technically Paris Ontario - although it's between there and Brantford. Free wifi on site; ask at the canteen for the password, which changes periodically. We're here for a midgets tournament; go team go!!