My boys have attended soccer genome past few years and made remarkable progress as a result. Their…read moreball control and ability to maneuver through tight spaces have improved exponentially as has their love of the game. They look forward to going to SG bc it's fun. They've made friends with kids from different teams and clubs, and coaches Omar, Hunter, and Taylor make every kid feel a part of the team.

Home of the Blue Devils Tennis Team. Stadium seating all along the 6 playing courts. Sheeting is…read moresteep, so watch your step. Great scoreboard to keep track of individual matches and team total point scoring. Parking is close by. They do have a parking lot right by the stadium, but that is for card or pass holders. When I was there watching the match, the Blue Devils supplied lunch for everyone. Nice gesture. Also video is set up on each play court for remote viewing.

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.

The Carolina Railhawks are in the second tier of American soccer. That's kind of like being in the…read moreEnglish League Championship, except without promotion/relegation. So they're like Nottingham Forest, which is an actual team, and not the place Robin Hood lives (for the purposes of soccer). They play against teams like the Atlanta Silverbacks, FC Edmonton, and the new New York Cosmos (starting in the fall season). That being said, Carolina Railhawks games are a great time. Beer is relatively cheap ($5 for a giant can of Bud Light/Landshark/Stella/Red Hook), and there are no bad seats (though there are cramped seats). That being said, you can easily buy less cramped seats in the 300 sections (though 309 is for the ultimate faithful fans, so if you're a big fan, hang out there and sing all the songs and whatnot). The Railhawks themselves are a good product on the pitch. I saw them play in the US Open Cup, the national tournament for all US Soccer teams (though usually won by the MLS team that cares the most... usually Salt Lake, Kansas City, or one of the two Northwest teams). The Railhawks beat two MLS teams in a 3 week period (the LA Galaxy AND Chivas USA, thereby conquering the city of Los Angeles for the Triangle). They may have eventually lost to Real Salt Lake, but they went out as the last team in the 2nd tier. So go see a game. The games are good fun.

The Durham Bulls are so 2000 and late; the Railhawks and hot soccer players are in this year! As…read moreevidenced by the horde of faithful fans who waited through quite a rainstorm and many false starts (You may now be seated. Nope, we've just received word that lightening is still within three miles of the stadium; please exit the bleachers!). The game that should have begun at 7pm was delayed till 8:30. But then we played ball! (Is that slogan only used with baseball?) It was a vs Miami game and I was pretty impressed by the speed and skill demonstrated by both teams. With a dad who still plays the sport at age 54 and a brother who left the womb in cleats, I've seen my fair share of games. Though I ended up leaving at halftime (I'd spent 4 hours at the field!), I would have no trouble watching a full game here and not getting bored. I might leave a separate review for the facility; but for those reading this one, note that parking is $5; beers (mostly bud and miller) are $4. There are individual seats on the bleachers that cradle your bum. And there's a grill offering cheesy nachos and basic ballpark food.

One highly recommended table tennis academy in the Triangle area. They have a strong coaching staff…read moreand a track record of developing top players.

Professional coaching, good vibes and very good environment to train on TT. The coaches focus on…read morebuilding interest for the game with patience and discipline.

What a wonderful establishment to learn how to swim, for all ages!!! But most of all Coach John has…read morebeen absolutely amazing with my 4-year-old grandson. He seems to have a remarkable gift working with young children. What has impressed me the most is how much my grandson looks forward to each lesson. Coach John makes learning enjoyable (evidenced by my grandson's continuous smile and excitement) while still maintaining a strong focus on water safety. I am so grateful for Coach John's dedication, professionalism, and genuine care for his young students. He is making a lasting positive impact, not only on my grandson, but on all of the young swimmers fortunate enough to learn from him.

It's a great place and I really liked my 3 years old instructor, Holly. I liked the way that she…read moreis teaching my kid ! I really recommend the place !!!

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!

Jaycee Community Center is being remodeled! Yay! Air conditioning!…read more The staff at Jaycee is the best I've found at Raleigh Parks and Rec Centers. They've really made activities there pleasant, and they have a special way with kids who need, um, let's say a little extra attention. Can't wait for it to be complete!

I remember this place when they had volleyball indoors. Apparently that was ages ago, I'm getting…read moreold. They now have the volleyball courts outside. The basketball court has returned to the indoors, however no one was there that Saturday I dropped in. Sounds like the attendance has been dropping steadily.