Extremely Disappointing Experience - Unequal Treatment & Unprofessional Behavior. Our family had a…read morevery negative experience at Impact Table Tennis Club. The owner does not treat customers equally, and his behavior was completely unprofessional. A member of our group carefully tried to adjust a table just a few inches because there is a structural post right next to it, making it unsafe to play. All the tables have wheels, and we even lifted the table gently to avoid any possibility of damage. Despite this, the owner suddenly yelled in outrage, claiming that moving the table would "damage the flooring" and that he has "several million in insurance" to cover injuries. His response was extreme and unnecessary. The issues didn't stop there. The owner also insisted that our family membership plan only covers two people, even though the sign posted beside the office clearly states the plan is for 2-4 family members. When we asked about the discrepancy, he said he could "do whatever he likes," which is not how a legitimate business should operate. We also noticed that if you belong to his small Chinese group, you receive preferential treatment and privileges, while others were spoken to harshly or restricted. This is unacceptable, especially when all members pay the same fees and should expect equal treatment. A business should operate with fairness, professionalism, and consistent rules. After this experience, we requested a refund of our membership and will never return. P.S. Our photo makes it clear that the family plan is stated as 2-4 people, which is standard at other clubs as well. It also shows the construction/remodeling area positioned right next to the table--exactly why we moved it slightly to prevent any potential accident.

If you are interested in table tennis, this is definitely the place you should choose in NC. One of…read morethe coach is former US table tennis team coach, with decades of experience, had one of the students for more than 14 years. His style is strict but practical. Another coach with experience in Wuhan China for decades has various ideas for teaching kids. And more than 10 regular members love playing table tennis every day here. They described this is the most precious place they have ever been to.

Triangle Adult Soccer League (TASL) is great asset to the triangle. Games and teams are…read moreprofessionally organized. Referees are typically fair and keep the game competitive yet safe. I've played in other outdoor and indoor leagues (XL Soccer World, Carolina Sportsplex, Rainbow) and, by far, TASL is the best. With a Spring, Summer Heat, and Fall season you can play outdoor soccer nearly year round. During the winter, take a break or find an indoor league elsewhere. Andy and Donna play a big role in keeping the league organized and they do a fantastic job. There are many divisions (mens, womens, coed, and various age groups and skill levels within those categories). The league can accommodate almost any skill level but finding a team can be difficult. You can register as a pool player but you might not be picked up. If you're a goalkeeper or female then your odds are much better. Also, finding a team might get easier because Andy and Donna are expanding the league by finding new fields and they're also working to build their own soccer park via a partnership with Triangle Soccer Development. I've organized several teams and have found it very rewarding. It can be a bit time consuming and frustrating collecting money but generally I've had great success and it gets easier with experience. As a player and team captain, I find TASL to be a lot of fun.

I agree with everything Phil said in his excellent review from 2010. TASL are even bigger and…read morebetter three years later. In addition to their formal competitve leagues in the Spring and Fall seasons, they offer organized but informal rec games (8v8, one ref, no one keeps score, plenty of touches), training opportunities, and even opportunities for pickup games. Andy has moved on to other opportunties but his replacement in the office, Kirsten Nicholas, has a corporate training background and is helping the organization to ensure all players, captains, and refs are well educated about both the letter and spirit--which is to say, good sportsmanship--of the game. And the admin tech is much-improved from 2010 (for example, captains no longer have to collect money as they did when Phil wrote his review as the League takes care of that online). They have also partnered closely with the Railhawks to the benefit of both organizations. And the refs are much better managed and improved in quality compared to three years ago. TASL provide a great way to get some exercise, enable you to meet people you otherwise might not have, promote an atmosphere of comeraderie, and, in their modest way, consistently do more than you would expect to enhance the experience of life in the Triangle.

The "open tryouts" aren't open at all. They know who they want for every team. Don't waste your…read moremoney "trying out" unless your kid is already known by the coaches. It's a joke. They have a hundred kids on 7 courts. They PROMISE you feedback which they don't give you- because they cannot possibly remember those kids... the only bigger waste of time and money is a club team.

My 13yo hasn't played on a team in about 2 years and when she tried out for her 8th grade team, she…read moredidn't make it. It was clear that missing all the game time and practices in those two years had made her fall behind in the sport. I enrolled her in Triangle Volleyball's Youth Volleyball Program (YVP), a six-week course on passing, setting, ball control and proper mechanics. The coaches are wonderful. Although the course is group instruction, the course gave my 13yo instant feedback and contact with the ball multiple times. Just within the first day, I could see an improvement in her passing skill, and she finally became comfortable with setting. We also combined the YVP course with Play the Game to get her playing in smaller group games. Location and schedule of YVP were very convenient for our busy family and work schedules.

Don't bother trying to get your senior family member involved in weekly card games here. The…read more"members only" clique isn't very welcoming.

Cary Senior Center offers so much! I had no idea until I started taking fun classes like line…read moredancing, tai chi, laughter meditation and attended some of the one session educational events. New to retirement I've talked to family friends in FL and CA asking about their local Senior Center. No One has what Cary has to offer. Several classes are free. My favorite is the line dancing classes. They hold several for beginners all the way to a group who will compete in the National Senior Games. My class consists of 65 women, different ages/ethnicity but all kicking it dancing to country-western to hip hop. I was stunned by how friendly and encouraging everyone was toward me. Did I mention it's free? So this is for those folks who maybe in their 50's + new to the area to come to the center and check it out. They also have volunteers to help with Medicare enrollment, etc. Beautiful setting in Bond Park off High House. We are very fortunate to have so much to offer our "seniors" here in Cary and the surrounding area. Program catalogs are published by Cary Parks and Rec. Stay Active and Have Fun!

I have had 2 daughters play a couple seasons with Wake FC, before moving on to other clubs. My…read moreoldest played several years ago and had an "ok" experience with the team/coaching/competition, etc. Back then they had no keeper program, except for Friday's where they just had 2 classed every Friday where they divided all the club keepers into 1 of 2 classes. The classes were way too crowded for much if any 1 on 1 coaching. We paid for private lessons as a result. We moved her over to NCFC at U13 where they provide 2 Keeper trainings a week with just 3-4 girls the same age group, so she got much better keeper coaching. Her team coach also played professionally on an international team. Our youngest daughter came out of "retirement" to play for a Wake FC classic U12 team for 2019-2020 season. Even given past experience with Wake we figured we would give them another shot as their practices were more convenient to see if our daughter was going to be committed to competitive soccer this time around after retiring at age 7 after 1 season. Our team coaching was OK, but often completely incorrect techniques taught about keeper position specifically which is not necessary unusual with coaches that played other positions. However this is why other clubs provide classic teams with 2 keeper specific trainings a week. While Wake FC does have a keeper coach now, they also assign him teams to coach so he cannot focus all his energy on keeper coaching, so most kids got left out of any real keeper training. Halfway through the fall season Wake FC brought in another keeper coach to run a couple trainings a week. Those trainings were a complete waste of time as the classes were again too large to provide technique correction so kids just out there practicing bad habits. It was quite painful to watch. We paid extra to attend weekly trainings with the largest club in the area, NCFC where coach to kid ratio was like 3-4 kids per coach, so kids got individual instruction. One of the main disappointments was Wake FC allowed an unqualified parent with no coaching credentials to help coach the team and run practices while the main coach was often not there. I know several parents complained, and nothing happened. So it was not surprising that the team played kick and chase soccer like a rec team and some basic fundamentals of soccer were not taught. I think we won the possession battle maybe twice in the whole season. I think some of the girls that moved to the another club with our daughter got more position/possession coaching in first day of team camp than they did all last season at Wake FC. Which makes sense, as there were two coaches on the field with maybe 12 girls and those coaches had played professionally and coached at NCAA level. I can't speak directly to boys program at Wake FC, but I can say that while the main keeper coach at Wake FC is good, he just can't provide the quality I think you would expect for classic fees as just one guy with teams to coach as well. So I would recommend other clubs in the area if your kid is serious about being a keeper and you don't want to supplement club fees with personal training fees. Team coaching is hit or miss with any club, but a club that would allow an unqualified parent who didn't even play in school much less have a professional career after, is a bit suspect for me on what they might be willing to get away with for quality of coach. There are other clubs in the area where coaches are required to get additional trainings to keep up coaching licenses and also have pretty deep professional playing and coaching experience here in the US as well as in Europe, so kids can learn to play the right way early. Though if you live in Holly Springs area Wake FC is super convenient, and could be a good way to dip the toe into competitive soccer, and allow kids to build relationships with local kids. This is why 2 stars instead of 1. Ting and Womble fields are convenient and good for Holly Springs. The Middle School and High school fields can be rough at times, but that is good practice too.

I have loved WFC!! I love how much they care about the girls program and by far the best soccer…read moreteam I have ever been on. AC is one of the best coaches and has been so good to our team!

My kiddo started rec league basketball at this location. The parking can be an issue if they have…read moresomething else going on in the center at the same time. So, be prepared to park on the curb. The front desk staff members haven't been the friendliest, but maybe they are tired by the time my son's team practices, which is super late in my opinion. The gym is clean and there's plenty of seating. I wish there were more activities available at this recreation center. No group fitness. No dance class. No nothing outside of basketball practice.

Fantastic club that starts with fundamentals and grows to collegiate prep. It's rare for a club of…read morethis caliber to have a director that's this hands on and knows each player by name. It's family friendly and a club with genuine heart.

This is a club focused on developing the whole player. I have experience with other clubs and this…read moreis by far the best. Very friendly and welcoming. They are not in it for the money. If they cannot put a quality team on the court to compete with all the necessary players and skill sets, they won't. They recognize the frustration this would cause players, parents and coaches. Many other clubs just want to collect your money regardless of the quality of the team they have put together. I have a 10 year old and a 16 year old that don't want to play anywhere else.

The dog park here is pretty spacious. There's enough space for dogs to roam around and play. The…read morewatering hole gets muddy, especially after it rains, but the dogs don't seem to mind, so neither do we. The place is pretty well maintained and the other guests here are friendly enough. You do have to pay an annual fee 50$ for a pass, and though I wouldn't mind it being for free, we do love coming here.

It's a clearly marked soccer field with goals in great shape and a backstop on one…read more It can be a little hard when conditions are dry yet when it is watered or rains, it does not hold water well; it is not a level field It is however in a great location and offers seating on both sides of the field. It is often used for recreational leagues and practices yet it may be available to the general public as well