Staff is entitled and not welcoming at all. Truly disappointing. Just another uppity rowing club…read morenot looking to change. Your kids are better off elsewhere.

The Pocock Rowing Center (PRC) is home to a number of rowing teams. (List here --…read morehttp://www.pocockrowingcenter.org/teams.html) The teams vary in their goal, from very competitive to recreational fitness. Learn-to-row as well as various levels of sculling/sweep classes are available. Each team hosted in Pocock use the common facilities (ergs, racing shells) with exception of a few teams that buy their own oars and boats. Each team manage their own coaching needs and hires its own coach and sets its own practice times. So the different teams are very independent of each other and each deals with Pocock Rowing Center individually. How the whole program works is that you first pay a due to the rowing center to become a PRC member. You are then an "Independent" who does not belong to one of the said teams. You can use "club boats" and oars that are owned by the rowing center. Then to join a team, you must qualify in terms of rowing experience, and pay another fee to the team on top of the membership fees paid to the Pocock Rowing Center. These team fees are determined by the team that you join and takes care of coaching, lights, other misc equipment, and launch usage. When I rowed for the Pocock Rowing Center Men, the total monthly fees out of my pocket was about $110, which is very much on par with other area clubs. Teams hosted by Pocock vary in their competitiveness and goals. The Masters Men team is very competitive, attends national and regional races, and has reputation of winning a lot of them.

+ Nice place to play pickleball. 4 portable pb nets, 2 permanent tennis nets…read more + Plenty of parking. + Lime scooters/bikes lying around for convenient to-go transportation. + Last Sunday afternoon, I found only beginner players there. Got some fun games in with friendly people. . Quiet ambience. Somewhat peaceful. - During my visit, only 6-7 people were there at any time. Hard to get a doubles game going. - The community center was closed on Sunday, so no access to restrooms or water.

Great staff and wish they had winter volleyball open gym. Loved going here during the fall and had…read moreblast every time. The staff really takes our opinion into decision making and capping players do it's not overly full.

We absolutely love the Little Gym of West Seattle! We moved to the area from out of state, and I'm…read moresoo thankful a new mom friend recommended it. We tried it out and signed up about a week after moving. It has done wonders to help my little one socialize, and to help me connect with other moms/parents! We LOVE Teacher Dillon. He has brought big smiles to my little one from the very start. We loved Teacher Ginny and were sad to see her go, but we are also very happy with our new Teacher Lauren. Every instructor provides a friendly and welcoming environment which has made it so easy for my now almost 15 month old to thrive there. He started at 10 months, and has made leaps and bounds in his confidence and mobility since joining the Little Gym. It is truly the highlight of our week since moving here, and I can't praise it enough.

we feel so lucky to have found The Little Gym and Teacher Dillon. he is truly a gem in the world of…read morebaby gymnastics. our 9-month-old absolutely lights up every time class starts and that's entirely thanks to Dillon's energy, intuition, and deep respect for each child's unique developmental pace. what sets him apart is his incredible ability to push our baby's growing edge just enough to support progress without ever overwhelming her. he's a baby whisperer-meets-gymnastics coach: confident, kind, endlessly encouraging, and always in tune with what the littles need. from motor skills to confidence to joy, we've seen it all grow in our little one thanks to Dillon's gentle, playful, and skillful approach. every session is a perfect balance of challenge and nurture. we can't recommend The Little Gym enough and if you're lucky enough to get a spot in Teacher Dillon's class, take it and never let go!

Best fencing academy in Seattle!!! The people there are amazing and classes are available for all…read moreswords and all ages.

Just finished up the introduction classes and had a good experience. The front desk is really…read morefriendly and the coaches helpful as well. Lessons are punctual and informative. They also have a lot of gear you can purchase on site which is always very convenient. If you haven't fenced before this is a great place to start and you get a lot of real fencing bouts. Everyone is nervous in the intro class and built confidence over time so if that's holding you back I'd consider ignoring that. My only gripe is that the classes themselves are somewhat short for me. Warm up, gearing up, taking equipment off, etc can eat up time so I would have liked to see 1.5 hrs classes to amortize the necessary overhead.

You don't have to pay to deal with comp kids here, unlike some places…read more.. Free and better than gyms.

The UW Bouldering Rock has alot of history behind it. Around way before we had "climbing gyms"…read more Some of the all-time greats have put their time on 'the rock' and every so often you run into one. It's free. It's right along the lake, so there's a welcome breeze on a nice sunny day. The slab is a great way to practice for all those runout slab climbs in Squamish and Darrington. There's even a 'just a little too high for comfort' pillar that you may want to risk on day's when you're feeling dialed in. But use the anchors too to climb any section. It's a pretty simple rock. It's up to you to think up an infinite number of ways to climb it, traverse it, and tune into your mind/body connection as you climb it. Many parts of it are actually quite challenging. If you are a student or staff member who climbs, this is THE PLACE to spend your lunch breaks. It's a secret gem tucked just out of the way to discourage the crowds. Don't tell anyone.

Once or twice a week, I commute to West Seattle Stadium for a track workout with a friend. It's…read moreabout an hour away with one bus transfer for me (I live in Ballard). It's kinda far but the workout is worth it. The track is really nice - it's a traditional red tartan track with no visible cracks or bumps, and there are natural grass in the middle (I prefer blue tartan though, because I think it's prettier). The grass is a bit uneven so it's hard to do a warmup with a workout shoe that's closer to the ground. But I think the track has around eight lanes, which gives plenty of space for both walkers and runners. The only way to the track is the car entrance that slopes down to the parking lot right next to the track. I think this is also good because it makes it not too easy to enter for someone who may potentially think about stealing others' belongings. The track has covered bleachers on one side and a regular bleachers on the other side, which can sit a lot of spectators. I sometimes put my stuff under the covered bleachers when it's raining. The track also comes with a bathroom near the uncovered bleachers and the parking lot. I don't think I've been to the track on the weekends, but it's usually quite empty and it's a great place to do some speed workout.

I'm a recreational cyclist and was looking to get a little fitter before summer on the road. It had…read morebeen a few years since I'd done a spin class, and had been looking for a place to get back into it. Lucky I found Beautiful Bike thanks to a Groupon, because this is easily the best indoor bike class I've done. The RealRyder bikes are great, and Peter sets them up for you with pedals, seats and proper fit. He also checks in before and after classes to see if you're still happy with the set up. Peter runs most classes and he's great, not only does he motivate the class, he also coaches technique for efficient cycling, something very much missing from other spin instructors. Also the Monday night sessions with Tony on drums to liven up the music are great fun, and add some variety to the class. Would recommend to anyone from cycling novice to experienced cyclists.

It's only a matter of time before this place is packed. If you like group cycling classes in an…read moreairy, funky loft space, with great acoustics and awesome music, you're going to love this place. I have some extra time on my hands and wanted to dive into a regular spinning routine but couldn't swallow the cost of Flywheel and came across the much more reasonably priced Beautiful Bike. Turns out the bikes here are way better anyways. They move! Much more realistic riding since you get some of that same instability that you experience outside. Honestly, the only thing missing here is the packed house. But that's inevitable, I'm sure of it...

Background: we found the Seattle Flying Dragons group online after brainstorming what kind of fun…read moresummertime team building events were available. Felix and Fong were great to work with and were able to fit our group that kept varying in size (from 25 to 12 to 13 on the actual day). Note: They have multiple boats and also have volunteers and other team members that were training to help coach and possibly paddle if needed. So they are ready to accommodate any group size. Day of: parking was easy near the Kenmore Airport and free on the weekends! We easily found the Seattle Flying Dragons crew. They provided each person a life vest and bottle of water, and locked our personal belongings in their shed. We started with some on shore teaching about dragon boat history and the team's background. Then we got into the boat and learned some techniques close to shore. As we paddled (not rowed) our way into Lake Union, we were provided some more technical training and different types of drills. We were never asked to do more than we could physically but were challenged and encouraged. It was such a positive team building exercise. We went by the house boats and all the way to Gasworks before sprinting back to the starting dock. All in all, we felt accomplished and proud of what we could do in an hour. I highly encourage anyone to try this at least one. And no, you dont need to know how to swim. Even though at times we felt like we were about to capsize, it was all fine and safe. Costed: per the instructions on their website we donated $25 per person. They are a 501c3 so it is tax deductible - print the pdf receipt.

Love the people, atmosphere, and, of course, paddling on Lake Union! I found out about dragon…read moreboating through Meetup shortly after I moved to Seattle. It was intimidating at first because I had never tried the sport before and my mind, at the time, was swirling with doubts & hesitations about meeting new people after hearing so much about the infamous "Seattle Freeze." However I knew I had to give it shot and see what dragon boating and, moreover, the seattle freeze were all about! I recall on my first day of practice, despite my uncertainties, I was immediately greeted by several paddlers who were thrilled to see a newbie and did not miss a beat to take me under their tutelage. The first day was tough, as with any new skill, however, it was amazing how fast one can pick up the "stroke" after only a few consistent paddling practices. Today, I can confidently say that I have met some of my closest friends through dragon boating, not to mention the lasting relationships that I have made with my teammates. It's really the people that make this sport so AWESOME! If you are contemplating about coming out to practice, I highly encourage you to give it a shot! You will find people of all ages, skill levels and personalities. Some are fair weather paddlers (folks who come out during the summer) while others are hardcore winter paddlers- the solitude that comes with being the only boat on the water is something that is totally worth the experience! There is usually plenty of parking in the main lot just outside of Kenmore Air. Do not park in the gravel lot directly adjacent to the terminal unless you check with whoever is leading practice that day. Usually that lot is available during the winter when Kenmore Air shuts down earlier due to the lack of sunlight. If you need to use the restrooms, go up (north) along the parking lot to the nearest Starbucks where you'll find restrooms in the main lobby of the AGC building. Paddles & lifejackets will be provided on site. Additionally, you will need to sign a waiver if it's your first time, minimum age is 12 (guardian signature required for paddlers between 12 & 17 years ago). If you are interested in competing, the majority of the races take place during the summer and into the fall, however, occasionally you'll find opportunities outside that time period. Check out the website for additional info. HAVE FUN! Practices: Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30pm Saturday mornings from 8-10am Sunday afternoons from 3-4:30pm