I remember watching the dragon boat races during Tuen Ng Festival in Hong Kong when I was a wee li'…read moregal. I remember learning the Tuen Ng story - here is where the story gets muddled - a depressed poet suicides by jumping into the river. Villagers threw rice dumpling into the water AND made noise on the water so the fish don't eat him... actually I am sure my story is mixed up, so please consult your local Chinese mythologist. So it is even a surprise to myself that I am now one of them dragon boat paddlers... those we're no longer concerned about drowning poets or man eating fish. I was introduced to this club via a friend who hasn't had much luck with some of the other clubs in the Bay Area. Diesel Fish is, by reputation, one of the most social and welcoming teams in the California Dragon Boat Association. I have only been going for a few months, but am find myself picking paddling up very quickly - as well as having met some awesome people along the way. The Fishies has a team of dedicated, helpful coaching staff as well as teammates of all levels to help you along. An Evite is sent for each training - Tue and Sat, with Thu for advanced paddlers - so there is no such thing as 'not remembering to go'. Dragon boating is a physical work out, and anyone who currently has some sort of fitness regime will have no problem warming up to it. Along with the support from teammates and coaches - I can honestly say I look forward to water time after work on practice days. The paddling takes place at Redwood City - I live and work in SF, and have no problems joining a car pool to practice (teammates come from everywhere). There is always dinner planned after practice... never any pressure to join for dinner, but its always welcoming when you go. So my thoughts? Swing by a Diesel Fish practice and try for yourself:) PS - there's also the occasional 'Boat Race' practice on weekends... but THOSE are purely optional;)

The 3 P's: Paddling, Phood, and Phun…read more OK, that's cheesy and terribly misspelled - but I have an MBA so its required. Do you need to know how to swim? No. (I know how to stand in a pool with a fancy drink) Do you need to be athletic? No. (I'm not!) Do you need to be _____? No. Just be yourself, and come on by. I started on 1/6/2012 (it was a little cold that day) and have been paddling since. I thought I'd give it a try after having seen a race a few months before at Treasure Island. I'm so glad that I tried it out! There have been ups, there have been downs. But I've made a ton of great friends, seen some real athletes, and challenged myself to get better. Dieselfish is first and foremost family. Oh, and I now have a gold medal from an international competition race. Sweet. ;) Come on out and give dragon boating a try!

I tried reaching out twice to books an event for 8 people. Nobody picked up the call, which was…read moreunderstandable, but nobody responded to my voice mails, which is unprofessional. Nobody responded to my emails either, which is downright frustrating.

This is such a fun activity! Another new form of things-to-do in Silicon Valley…read more Tyler and his team are awesome! They explained the rules very well and helped organized our group and got us started. The Segways are in tip top shape. They also capitalized on safety. When you first see the Segway and think how you're going to balance is a little nerve racking but once you're on it, it's quite very easy as the machine itself is self balancing. The polo part is the best! You'll get a good work out. And speeding thru and leaning on the Segway is really fun.. addicting actually. I'd recommend to try this new form fun on your next event.

Team Esface is an incredible AAU club, and we've been part of the journey since my son was in 4th…read moregrade--he's now in 7th. Over the years, I've seen firsthand how intentional and thoughtful the coaches are in how they engage with the players. This isn't a program where things are handed to you--players are expected to work hard and push themselves to reach their full potential. What I value most is the program's core mission: to build character and maximize athletic potential through high-level training, a supportive community, and a culture that inspires growth. I truly believe Team Esface lives this mission--not just in words, but through consistent action. At its heart, Team Esface is all about player development. Just my two cents: There are a lot of AAU teams in the Bay Area. When choosing one, take a close look at how they develop players and whether their mission aligns with how you want your child to be coached and mentored.

My son has been with Esface for the past 3 years, and the progress he's made has been incredible…read more The coaches are knowledgeable, supportive, and truly care about the kids' development. The program is well-organized and consistently delivers a great experience. We couldn't be happier!

The Foundry is a brand new, indoor sports facility that just opened in Redwood City. It's on…read moreBayshore Rd. between Marsh Rd. and Woodside Rd. Inside it's quite large and cavernous with a slightly springy floor and plenty of space (I never actually saw the other side of the room). It's configurable with Industrial-sized curtains used to divide the large space according to the games and court sizes needed. My daughter just started playing indoor soccer here; The facility is clean and new, but unheated, so dress like you'll be outside. (All the parents kept their coats on.) There's plenty of parking in back, but you'll have to use the nifty stoplight system to get back there; the driveway is only one car wide. Don't be the like the guy today who ignored it and caused a minor traffic jam. First!

Awesome place to play volleyball with nice separated courts…read more They have a small area for free weights for training. Looks like they're able to convert the court services to accommodate other sports like basketball too. It's sorta located in the middle of nowhere off the 101 in between some warehouses and mobile homes.

We've had a wonderful experience with this club. Our daughter has grown so much over the past…read moreyear--not only as a volleyball player, but also in confidence and teamwork. The coaching is excellent, and the team culture is supportive, positive, and motivating. Highly recommend!

Very dedicated group of coaches training kids to love and play volleyball. Panda club has practices…read morein several sites so make sure to keep an eye on the location and times constantly to avoid mistakes. There's WeChat group that coach will keep everyone in the loop.

Great atmosphere with Coaches and players. Far better than other local clubs for Girls Volleyball…read more Coach Leslie and the other Coaches empower players not shame them like other local clubs. Positive experience. TriValley (WC, Martinez, etc.) area.

We have had a good experience with Red Rock Redwood City, and in particular coaches John, Bri,…read moreHarley, Christine, Gabriel and Claudio. RR Redwood City underwent significant changes before 25-26 season with many great improvements on the boys' side at least. I can't speak to girls. Bri has brought fresh ideas as boys' head director and John is on top of scheduling and family communication - something many other clubs don't prioritize as well. Sports house is a great facility too with 9 volleyball courts (7 regular, plus 2 converting a basketball court). Red Rock has control of court time at Sports House and therefore can support its teams' court needs. We were with a boys' power team and have also attended countless RR clinics and camps which were high quality as well.

IVL is so great. As a volleyball player I feel really lucky to have such an accessible, fun,…read moreyear-round league with so many different format and nightly options. It brings a lot of good people together for some very competitive volleyball. With reverse coed, coed, men's, and women's in all different skill levels it really gives one a lot of options. My only complaint is that because the players ref the other players we tend to start later than we should, which results in getting out later and ultimately, less sleep for me. Overall, I love being able to play as often as I want with so many different groups of people. Bay Area volleyball players are really lucky to have it. Especially when you don't want to wait around for the monthly NCVA tournaments.

IVL is the first place you should look if you are interested in playing indoor volleyball. They…read moreoffer leagues Monday through Thursday at various locations in the Bay Area. There are Men's, Women's, Coed, and Reverse Coed leagues accommodating players with a range of skill levels, from those who have just started learning volleyball (coed B), to players who have played on their college team. It's really a lot of fun, great competition, good exercise, and a nice way to meet people. The guy who runs the leagues, Kirk Anderson, has been doing this for over 25 years, and knows how to run leagues! He's also very helpful if you have any questions. There's a free agent list on the IVL website if you are interested in playing but don't have a team. Check it out!