We have been to a couple roller derby matches in other cities but not in Madison. We had talked…read moreabout going with friends so we finally purchased some tickets online and made our way to the Alliant Energy Center. The parking lot was quite full due to a big event in the exhibition hall but at least there was no charge for parking. After finally figuring out where this event was being held we made our way into the bleachers (I know why people brought their own chairs). Not being fans it took us awhile to figure out the flow of the match and some of the rules (thanks to nearby fans who filled in the blanks). Unfortunately the PA system was so poor it was almost impossible to follow any helpful information they might have been announcing. The match last almost two hours which was pretty long and a bit repetitive- one half would have been enough. Some good action at times but a bit slow. Interesting enough to go once but I won't be rushing back.

Good family fun. Dad gets to see pretty girls is short shorts wrestle for position. children get to…read morewatch the girls play the game and want to put the Internet down and go outside for a change. Mom, ask about joining! More exercise size then spin class, get a great name and all profits go to charity!

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What an awesome place to check out a baseball game! We have visited this park several times, and it…read moreis the perfect size to bring a younger child. We have been coming here since our daughter was just an infant. But when she got a little bit older we felt very comfortable seeing the Chinooks because it is a small enough park that we can keep an eye her, but my husband and I get to enjoy some baseball. They have some really terrific theme nights. The last time we visited we got to meet Milwaukee Brewers legend Rollie Fingers. parking is free, but it is a little bit of a walk to get to the park. Unlike at other places, they supply a convenient golf cart to take you up to the gate if you have a hard time walking a distance. To be honest, we sometimes take the golf cart just because our nine-year-old loves it! There is a nice variety of food available at the park along with bounce houses and some activities for kids. I highly recommend coming to check out a game here. It is affordable for a family and a great time.

After winning a game against the 14u chinooks. In the bottom of the 5th inning the game ended in a…read moreforfeit. They then got all mad and players trash talked our starting pitcher. The Chinooks called us "dip shits". A parent from the Chinooks tells our boys to "shut the fuck up" and when we retaliate by saying the parents were making themselves look ridiculous, another dad said two wrongs don't make a right and got mad at our parents for being upset about the swearing at children. This team never fails to make a fool out of themselves, and the parents were absolutely unhinged. nobody felt safe leaving, everyone feeling unsafe about the chinooks parents. do better, this is little league baseball.

Bigler Sports is "Bigtime"! Very affordable but has GREAT Value. Our 2 children (Boy/Girl) have…read morebeen utilizing Bigtime for 5 years now and both the facilities and coaches are Top Caliber but at an affordable and not 'marked-up" price. Thank you Bigler Family and coaches for the Tope notch/ state of the Art coaching and facilities. As parents, my Wife and I would have benefitted from your coaching and facilities. Thank you for providing the Paradigm opportunities for our kids now! Respectfully, Dr. John D.P. Howard Ph.D.

From the owner: Baseball and Softball rentals and lessons as well as Birthday and private parties. Our facility is…read morebooked by appointment.

Fun little ballpark which is easy to access from the western suburbs of Chicago. Plenty of seats,…read morefood and drink options. Tons of parking with easy and out access. The game itself was fun to watch -keeping in mind the level of p,any of the Rockford Rivets. Spent a great Father's Day there and will keep it in mind for our annual Fathers Day minor league baseball game.

Rivets games are an enjoyable experience. It's a pretty high level of baseball, so they don't have…read morethe typical errors and bad pitching that come with amateur leagues. They're part of the Northwoods League which has had a number of players go on to the big leagues, including my Brewers' Eric Thames. The price of tickets and the ease of parking and leaving games make it a great value. The price of concessions is slightly better than other venues. The facilities are nothing special. For some reason, every time I catch a game, I get stuck next to the most annoying people in the whole section, but that's hard to control. Overall, it really is a worthwhile experience, and the baseball is competitive. If you enjoy baseball--and aren't there just to take selfies--I would highly recommend catching a game. I love it!

It's a good place. Had never rowed before. Great machines in the boathouse and good quality rowing…read moreexperience. Especially liked Lisa...great person. A really great full body exercise experience.

Mendota Rowing club is a great place to meet people and to get some exercise. I learned to row…read moretheir 6 years ago. I had no prior experience - they though me everything I needed to know. The group meets a couple of times a week, ages vary from high school all the way up to people in the 70's. There are learn to row classes run throughout the summer for adults and juniors, for those who have rowed before there is coached morning practices.

When we were kids, we would wait for the river to freeze to play hockey. Now Manitowoc has a great…read moreindoor skating facility. Wow, you can skate in the summer. Just watched a youth hockey game there last week. The kids really put out the effort. Lessons in figure skating and hockey are available. There are open skating times. Skates are available for rental. There are concessions available. If you like to skate, this is a fine place to pursue your hobby. Although I miss skating on a river; and occasionally falling through the ice, this ice center is a lot of fun. Hours are always changing so I would suggest calling before you go there.

tl;dr Roller derby - a sport and culture all wrapped into one, NOT TO BE MISSED…read more There's a great energy surrounding the Brewcity Bruisers - women of all shapes and sizes compete and the game/rules (and the hits the ladies take) are TOUGH AND NOT TO BE MESSED AROUND WITH. Also, they do this for fun! Realize these women "by day" are lawyers, teachers, nurses, hair stylists, businesses owners and all the like from around SE WI. And the PUNS - at the start they always announce the four teams - Crazy Eights, Maiden Milwaukee, Rushin' Roulettes and the Shevil Knevils. Not only are the team names cool enough, but each woman comes up with her own unique name and persona for the team she's on - my current favorite player's names include: - SUSAN B ANARCHY - MADAME FURIE - ANITA D'GROIN - MILWAUKEE'S BREAST (I mean .... come on!) Also, I cannot count how many times I've been at a derby bout and ran into someone from the "real world" I know - they're always supporting a player - daughter, wife, friend, etc. and it just reminds you what a cool and somewhat underground culture it is, and how many people are actually impacted by the BCB. It takes a little getting use to understanding how the "jammers" score points, but after you watch a couple of bouts, you quickly get into the swing of things. The Brewcity Bruisers rumble usually January through May at the Panther arena which is filled with delicious snacks and beer to squelch those halftime woes. The cheer leading squad "The Beerleaders" always add extra special touches with choreographed dances during half time. If you haven't went yet, get there and make sure to pick up some BCB merch reppin' your favorite team (you'll already have one by the end of your first visit.)

Fun entertainment these girls really train and work to bump block and pass and score points. The…read moreofficials and beer leaders along with the halftime shows plus the micro bruisers also add fun to the show. The turnout is a variety of ages. Parking is usually 1-2 blocks nearby and I noticed a few bars offering shuttles. So it's a good idea to support those bars as well. I'm not sure how often this happens but of the 3 times I've went 2 people have been hurt enough to stop the game. Leave it to say this is not a sport for prancing around the oval. I really like how the intros are very professional with the use of the scoreboard and announcers use of Twitter to interact with the fans in the seats.. food 4 Amb 4 expect more improvements at this location service 5 location 5 value 5 23/2016