BDSL is similar to BDSM in that whenever I participate in this soccer league, I get some pretty bad…read moreinjuries. I played against the "Ukraine" team and got my ribs broken. After they healed, I came up against the guy that broke my ribs and he complained to the ref that I'm "always pretending to be hurt." He must be referring to the time when he broke my f***ing ribs. But yes, the bottom line is, it's a very rough league, where you may well get injured, with very poor and underpaid refs. So for that reason it scores 4 instead of 5. But other than my minor complaint, after years of playing in this league, I can say that it's brilliantly organized, it has an enormous number of teams and divisions and participation, and is absolutely remarkable on every level. They don't really have an address, so since they serve all of Western NY I'll stick them downtown.

I came here as a kid and nothing has been updated in 30 years. Everything is old and filthy - the…read moreupholstery on the benches, the arcade carpet, the walls, and the inside of the lockers. The rink floor is all chipped up. The majority of the arcade games are routinely out of order. The rental skates are in rough shape. I would never order from the snack bar or eat anything from the dusty old gumball machines. This place is in desperate need of upgrading. I also do not like that they charge extra for the pvc pipe trainer/aids for beginner skaters (these are often free at other facilities). However, the staff is really nice and the owner is very friendly. I appreciate that they still play some music from the 90s and they still do the classic games (4 corners, chicken dance, hokey pokey). I would love to see this place brought back to its glory!

Beautiful floor, but the site needs upgrades. This place…read morecould be great. Rollerskateing is still on the rise I just believe it can be a great place to go for young and a little older. Fun is fun , healthy fun.

Recently my husband (Paul) and I decided to go to Cheektowaga Recreation Center to see what it…read moreoffered. We were so impressed they have a indoor hockey rink for everyone but what impressed us was this young man around 15years old waiting for his friends to play hockey !he said it's so nice we come here to stay out of trouble! We also shoot some hoops!! Swimming pools !!! Everyone was having a great time and getting along !!!This is how it should be We have met a lot of different people with the same mindset as us !!The only bad part is it closes the pools August 15 !!!can't wait for next summer God Bless Debbie Lopian

I wanted to write along review, but I'm an emotional rec right now…read more This Center is mostly used by older folks and is hidden away in the back of Cheektowaga Town Park. It's a pretty modern facility but it has nothing on the nearby YMCA where I go. I think quite a few Cheektowaga residents don't even know it exists. And one of the guys who comes here had the cheek-to-walk-out on me while I was talking to him.

If you're ECC-entric, like me, then you will love these soccer fields on Main Street, Youngs and…read moreTech Drive, right next to ECC North and the YMCA Gym. They're owned by ECC, but are used often by BDSL teams which send overweight beer-bellied men to kick the crap out of each other on Sundays and sometimes Saturdays and Tuesdays too. I've played soccer on these fields probably 20 times in my life, most recently about two summers ago for an away game which was brilliant because I scored twice. Great memory. I love the fields. I always play better on lush green fields with the grass well cut and this is not always well cut but it was on the day when I got my win. These days it's 15 seconds drive from my Gym so I come over here and play soccer just for fun with friends every now and again even now. These are absolutely lovely fields, but they get too windy, and they also get a little neglected during the cold months of the year, which is a shame but understandable. All in all they score a solid 4, and I always enjoyed playing here.

TREO changed my life! I have been a member here for about 14 months and I can easily say it is the…read morebest thing to ever happen to me. I am getting leaner each day and I feel like I am in the best shape of my life. I feel fantastic. The trainers here pay close attention to detail, give you tips you can take home with you, and become your friend from the moment you walk in the door. I haven't had a single trainer or session that I wasn't completely happy with. "Group PT" is exactly what it sounds like. Personal Training, in a group setting. The workout can be compared to circuit training. There are strength exercises and cardio mixed together. The workouts make use of kettle bells, free weights, TRX straps, heavy ropes, mats, bands, medicine balls, swiss balls, prowlers, and more. Groups can be anywhere from 2-20 people, depending on who signs up. The workouts are set up as stations of 2-4 people, with varying reps and time frames. They change up the overall format for each class. Over a year later and I'm still learning new things each class! The trainers are highly skilled and right there for you anytime you need assistance with form or have questions about the movements. EVERYONE here is very motivating. Trainers push you to work harder, break limits, and achieve your goals. The members are welcoming and fun to workout with. We all work together to keep the group going. The atmosphere here is wonderful. Trainers and members are all very friendly. I can't say enough about the overall attitude and environment. It's just great. The membership here ranges quite a bit. Serious athletes and newcomers sign up for the same Group PT and both get a great workout. Variations and modifications are made clear for those of us working at a different level. There are other types of training available at TREO. I have not attended EPIC yet and have not taken advantage of one-on-one training, so I can't say much about those options. TREO also offers occasional "challenges". This is how I originally joined TREO. I started during a fall challenge. Right now, I am a part of "Fit in 15" which is a post-New Year's 6-week fitness challenge. I took a body assessment at the beginning, set goals for my experience, and have been attending workouts 3 times per week. They set up opportunities to earn points during the workouts. There are additional at-home challenges as a part of Fit in 15. This week is plank week. Three minutes of planks at home is worth one point. Participants were divided into teams to motivate and compete for prizes. There are nutrition seminars and facebook support throughout the challenge and another body assessment at the end. This particular challenge has been so fun for me. It's a great way to stay motivated. It is important that you know this IS ABSOLUTELY NOT a naggy gym that focuses on trying to get you and all of your friends to sign up for 2-year contracts. This is a family business that values your success and achievements over anything else. They will check in on you -- they will call and email on occasion -- but because they care about how you are feeling and whether or not are achieving your goals at TREO. They also have an excellent facebook community that you are invited to once you join. The private groups they maintain have been motivational to me and offers an opportunity to make new friends. For frame of reference, I've worked out at just about every type of local gym and most of the national chains. I have never experienced anything as awesome as TREO in WNY. I still do yoga and spin, occasionally, outside of TREO, but nothing compares to the workout I get here.

TREO will rock your world. Although I am not an active member at the moment, I have been a boot…read morecamper in the past and can't say enough about it !!!! The experience was wonderful and the workout was always challenging. I remember there were times that I thought "I can't do this", but at the end of the hour I couldn't believe how great I felt and anxious to return for another session. Emily is AWESOME!!!! She truly believes in every person and their individual concerns. She motivates and pushes you, but always in a way that is safe and totally comitted to your best interest. Don't hesitate to give this a try !!! I know I will be back later this year!!!!!!