I've patronized a few Play It Again Sports in two other areas of the country, and I can say without…read morereservation this is both the biggest/best stocked store I've been in, and they had the best staff of any PIAS I've been to. They are loaded for bear right now with winter stock - vast arrays of skates, hockey gear, skis, snowboards, and accessories. They tend at this location to stock ONLY what is demanded for the season, so if you're selling something from an off-season or are looking for a bargain tennis racket in November, you will be disappointed. They do full-season rentals on equipment, which seems to me like a great way to wade into a new sport. Their buyback scheme is as follows: when you bring a used item in, they will price it. If you leave it on consignment to sell, you will get 50% of the price, when it sells. If you want to take trade-in credit right away, you get 40% of the value. If you want to get cash on the nose right away, you get 30% of the value. I looked at the range of conditions and availability for skates (which we were shopping for today) and the price range seemed quite decent for what they had. I waited for our skates to be sharpened, and observed them helping some skiing and snowboarding customers and handling a buy-back transaction, and they seemed very thorough, professional, and knowledgeable. The used prices aren't ultrabargains, but it's difficult to really find a specialty store that deals with used goods. You have your thrift stores, used car dealers, and other than that you're left with Craigslist and garage sales for the most part. So I think this is a pretty good niche, and for the ever-growing and changing-of-interest kids, a great great resource. They'll have to wow me on repeat visits for me to get up to the lofty five stars, but a promising four stars for now.

As mentioned by a bunch of other reviews, the service is really atrocious. Three young kids sitting…read morearound physically and audibly bothered that I walked into the store. Then they pretended to do something while they stared at me... feeling that uncomfortable so I could save 10% on a golf club that looks like it was eight years old? Yeah, no thanks. With all of the reviews that talk about the service... How it has been like this forever?

Bousquet Sports is one of the finest all around physical fitness facilities that I have ever…read moreattended. It is brand new with every fitness activity available. In particular, Pilates with Tanya Grillon and her Staff at Bousquet Sports is excellent. My health and physical condition have improved significantly while attending Tanya's classes. She is quite clear with her instruction and was very patient with this Pilates beginner. I am in my eightieth year with many of the aches and pains that accompany my maturity. Twice weekly Pilates has alleviated my discomforts. In my experience, Tanya is among the best coaches and trainers with whom I have worked. My experience with sports and coaching includes currently refereeing high school lacrosse games, playing football through the college level and coaching youth, high school and college football, as well as, girls' youth and AAU basketball. Highly recommend Pilates as a gentle, effective exercise routine for increasing mobility, strength, and performance and Tanya Grillon at Bousquet Sports

good gym equipment and nice light environment. they dont provide shower towels so bring your own…read more Some of the yoga classes were lame but they may have picked it up lately. In the locker rooms the soap and shampoo dispensers were often empty but that has gotten better lately. The big problem is the sauna in the women's locker room. It has a timer and if it's not been preheated it takes twenty minutes to warm up. The steam room in on the men's side is always on, no timer. why cant they have it always on like the men's side? or at least get a sauna that doesnt take forever to heat up.

Totally terrific experience. I've been wanting to play here for years and am so glad I did. I had a…read morevoucher at nearby Holiday Inn Express and did a three hour morning session at Total Tennis. Four of us played instructed by the funny and excellent instructor, Michael. It was a hot day on the clay but we somehow persevered. I am already thinking of when I can come for a two or three night stay. The prices are very good. I had buffet lunch included (3.5 stars) and Evan offered me use of the pool and breakfast even though I'm a day tripper. Friendly staff and a fun and fantastic experience great for Beginners to Intermediate. They have a spa and bar also at this down to earth rustic lodge. Can't wait to be back and bring some tennis friends.

This review is long overdue, but I am so glad my local rec tennis pro told me about Total Tennis…read moreback in 2018. At first I was unsure about going, since I've never been to a tennis getaway, and I wasn't going with anyone. What's so nice about Total Tennis is that you can go any weekend or mid week session. Be ready to wake up early! Breakfast is early, then morning session of tennis. Break for lunch, and then more tennis! There is a rest period before dinner, wine and cheese hour, and after dinner, you can go to the bar and hang out with people or game room. I have already been a few times by myself and with my mom. The first time I had Tony who is an absolute sweetheart! He is perfect for beginners and is so easygoing and approachable. Then I had some other instructors, but not for long. I was moved to Samantha's group, and by that time, she was a great fit for me. Super funny and energetic. Kept us on our toes and always moving and challenging us. And everyone gets a 30 min private lesson, and you choose what you want to work on with your coach and you can do this any time during your stay. It is also so easy to meet people here and to just feel comfortable. And full room and board, rustic rooms, but adds to the beautiful back-drop of the Catskills. The food is great, and they always do ice cream sundae nights. There is a hot tub, outdoor pool, and you can sign up for massages (extra charge for that)! It is incredible in the fall in Oct! Perfect temperature. I have yet to try the winter!! Thank you to the director, Ed, for always giving me a great experience here :)

"And I think it's gonna be all right Yeah, the worst is over…read morenow The morning sun is shining like a red rubber ball" (The Cyrkle) Pickle balls aren't red. They're either pink for practice or yellow for games. And they aren't made of rubber, they are plastic polymer whose chief characteristic is that it doesn't bounce very high. If you drop it from over your head, it will barely bounce to knee level. Learning (and remembering that fact about low bounces) is just one of the many things you'll need to master if you want to take up the sport. Pickleball was launched in the mid-1960s and is played on a smallish court with a modified tennis net, using a paddle and those perforated polymer balls. I'd best describe the game as the love child of tennis, ping pong and badminton. When you hit the ball, it sounds more like a thud than a ping! Similar to tennis, your goal is to hit the ball over the net and into your opponent's side while adhering to a myriad of rules about serving and counting bounces and staying away from a zone in front of the net that reminded me of the goalie's cease in hockey. Dill Dinkers has 20 locations across ten states. There is just one Connecticut location. Yesterday, we took our very first pickleball lesson at Dill Dinkers in Simsbury, in a space previously occupied by Borders Books. We joined a beginner's class with about 20 rookies and interacted with three exceptional and very patient coaches who gave us lesson time, practice drills and embryonic game play with instant feedback on performance and the rules (which I consistently violated). For the third year in a row, Pickleball is the country's fastest growing sport, and their courts are taking over empty shopping mall space across the country. After one lesson, I am looking forward to charting my "progress" over the next three weeks. I'm not very optimistic about that!

As someone who's played in several difference places in different states, I can say this Dill…read moreDinkers location is by far the best pickleball facility I've ever played at! The courts have a great aesthetic and have really good quality surfaces. My favorite part is how much space there is between the baselines and the fences. Not once did I have to worry about hitting the barriers, and that allowed me to play much more freely. We encountered a technical difficulty during a tournament that caused us to play an opponent out of order, slightly messing things up which was a little frustrating in the moment. But the tournament organizer did a great job resolving it, and went above and beyond to offer some compensation in the form of free court time and some waived fees which is a huge testament to their customer service. I really appreciated that gesture. Will definitely be back here!

Nice group. Very professional. Bring your own water and towels…read more Advanced clinic was good fun.

Very friendly, professional staff. The facility is really something. Shawn is awesome with little…read morekids. There are five clay courts and one indoor facility. I don't know how else to describe it. It's just an awesome place to be.

I love everything about this club. The staff, the studios, the tennis, the pool, the…read moremachines....the steam room could use a makeover because it is such a great addition to the facility but it's working just fine. They have a few classes running all week long and the instructors are very nice. If you're looking for a gym near Rutland that's your place!!!!! Ps. They have pickleball too!

Always nice people working. Great open area. I come once a year and use the facilities every year…read more Always updated and great equipment. Free weights and machines. Lots of open space.

Great indoor pickleball facility, offering 3 courts (technically 4 but one court has a lower…read moreceiling). They offer, open play, leagues, tournaments, training sessions and VAIR which is a tool that is used to get your pickleball skill level rating. There are always friendly groups playing when I've been. They offer memberships or pay per play options.

Lots of fun! Got into playing Pickleball at Xtreme and really enjoying the experience with all the…read moreplayers there