The Holly Springs Salamanders play at Ting Stadium located in Ting Park managed by the Town's Park…read moreand Recreation Department. What an awesome baseball venue! Don't miss an opportunity to take in a ball game with the whole family. It is good clean fun, there isn't a bad seat in the entire place, tickets are reasonable($11 regular seat prices), decent concessions, cold beer, wine and hard ciders, soft drinks, popcorn and of course peanuts! Ask for seats in the shade and you'll end up under cover with huge fans providing a steady breeze for baseball fans. Ball teams are made up of college players and you'll see competitive games with players who hustle and amaze. NC is fortunate to be part of the Coastal Plain Baseball League with teams such as Macon Bacon, GA, Lexington County, SC Blowfish, Morehead City Marlins, Fayetteville, NC Swampdawgs, among others. Ample free safe parking available in a dedicated lot. No outside food or drinks allowed.

Who would have ever thought that Holly Springs would get a baseball team?! The newest member of the…read moreCoastal Plain League, the Holly Springs Salamanders. I was excited to hear this news since I love beer and baseball. The stadium is new and a nice size, the games are only $9 for adults. They have tons of bathroom stalls too. I am not sure about food and soda prices since I usually eat beforehand. But, I do know about beer prices. They have local breweries on tap, Brueprint, Bombshell and CBC, for $5/beer. And, for those of you that like water, I mean the Miller Lite drinkers, they have that as well. They also have wine from Adam's Vineyard. They do a ticket promotion (every home game I believe), $1 for 1 ticket, $5 for 10 tickets or $10 for your wingspan, and if you win you get half of the money collected, I have yet to win though. They also have a promotional schedule for the games throughout the season which includes nights such as Bingo, Thirsty Thursday and Christmas in July. I do like the Mascot, Sal! This was the first season and I think that it went great, they do have a few kinks to work out but I do think that it will get better with time!

If you are looking for a fun filled event, this is it. I am no sports fan. Hate all sports, never…read morewatch any on tv - not even the Superbowl. However, watching the Carolina Rollergirls was an all new adventure. Must admit that seeing "Whip It" got us to investigate local roller girl teams. We did our research, became fans on facebook, and headed to the arena. The following was impressive. We waited in line for our tickets and headed inside the arena. People passing out books were friendly and helpful in giving you pointers on where to sit etc. Definitely come early and sit ringside, right on the concrete floor right beside the track. Yeah, you might get a skate to the face, but it is totally worth it. These ladies are fierce competitors. The battle we watched was amazingly intense and ended with everyone on their feet cheering on the 1 point deciding victory. It was unbelievable. Next time the Rollergirls are rolling out, make sure you get your a** to the arena and cheer these women on! You will not regret it!

I have always loved the Carolina Rollergirls. When we lived in Raleigh a few years back, we rarely…read moremissed a bout, and now that we're back in the Triangle, we were excited to head back to Dorton Arena and relive the spectacle. It TOTALLY didn't disappoint, and it was really like old times again. We ate some junk food, browsed the names and bios of the new skaters who've joined the ranks over the years, geeked out over the evolution of the game and new strategies they were employing, and (per the usual), I started fantasizing about my future as a roller girl. Seriously, though, this is some of the best, most wholesome entertainment I can imagine. The Carolina Rollergirls have always done a great job at making roller derby an event for an entire family and for an entire range of ages. They've got plenty of great half-time events, mascots, and crowd interaction, and then on top of that, they're just awesome athletes competing at a really high level. These women are flat-out amazing. The best part about the Rollergirls, though, is how congenial they seem to be. Despite the high level of competition and the bruising nature of the sport, I've always gotten the impression that off the rink the teams hang out and really support each other. Derby-girls stick together. It's encouraging to see a group of women who a) kick ass at their sport and b) have each other's backs. Maybe the word I'm looking for is sportsmanship. And if I had a daughter (or a son, for that matter), I'd take them to see the Rollergirls set a great example.

I attended the Teammate Opener IV basketball tournament this weekend with my daughter's AAU team…read more This is a large venue, in the small city of Rocky Mount, however, there is much room for improvement. Customer Service was excellent. The Box Office sold $25 wristbands daily. They moved the lines pretty quickly. Parking was effortless and I did not have to pay. The venue offers concessions and a Bar. They have a display of what is served daily for Concession. Mostly pizza, nachos, hot dogs etc. We decided to wait and get food while on our trip home. The lighting in the gymnasium needs to be replaced. The light fixtures have very low dim lighting. This was terrible when filming the event. My eyes were hurting after a while. I appreciated how clean the restrooms were and the overall venue was spacious and well ventilated with air conditioning and several fans placed on every court. Great planning . Kudos to the team.

Decent size venue for volleyball competitions, clean facilities, clean and well maintained…read morerestrooms. Friendly, courteous and professional staff. Tickets $20 per person/day or $30 for the 2day wknd+$10 per day parking. No outside food or drinks allowed. Bags inspection at entrance. Concession stands provide options for food and drinks including alcohol. Expect to spend approx. $20-50 per person depending on your selection. The wristbands allow exit/entry so theoretically you could bring food and drinks, but have get to your vehicle and consume before returning. Alternately there are restaurants close by if you wait until the event is over.

Couldn't go below one star, alas... Attempted to call before tonight's game to see if they were…read morestill going to play in monsoon rain conditions. An hour before the game, with sheets of rain creating a virtual whiteout, a call to check on the game was answered by... no one. Even after selecting "Speak to the Communications Department" from the voicemail menu, it resulted in ZERO communications! Not a complicated procedure to program the VM to say, "Yes, the game is on" or "Tonight's game is postponed." Quite simple, actually... some companies mastered this effort in the 1980s. Pity that NCFC isn't up to this simple task. Hope the score better than they "communicate."

I am dedicating review number 800 to something that I love, that's right soccer I'm dedicating this…read morereview to you. The Carolina Railhawks are gone and have rebranded as NCFC in the hopes of the bringing the 919 to the MLS. How awesome would it be to get a team in the MLS? Over the past few years soccer has boomed around the area. If you had not had the opportunity to attend a game yet, there is still time as the season runs through October! Can't wait to see what becomes of this in the future. #NCRaiseUp #919toMLS

Rainbow Soccer Leagues are Chapel Hill's best option when it comes to recreational leagues…read more The organization has great buy-in from local kids and adults alike, which makes it the best bet in town. It offers a great recreational option for kids, with graduated competitive levels working from young to old. What's really nice is that Rainbow offers options for parents/adults too. They separate their options between young bucks and those who are starting to slow down, to ensure that it's fun for everyone. The best part about this league is that there are great volunteer coaches dedicated to the kids experience. They draw from the area as from the coaching program at UNC.

I'm a younger graduate student and I have very much appreciated the opportunity to play soccer with…read morea diverse bunch of folks from all over the triangle. Large variety in age and skill, but everyone is there to have a good time and get a fun work out in. I'll miss Rainbow next year when I move out of the area!