As a disclaimer, I got free tickets through Yelp (thanks Yelp; thanks Rollergirls!) Pro tip: look…read moreup some of the rules of the game before you go - basic rules are printed in the program, but it took awhile to understand what was going on. While the venue is dated, it's charming. The old fieldhouse at Xavier has a dusty/ dingy type of grungy character about it that I actually like. I have to say: this might not have been an activity that I would have seeked out myself... but now that I have been once, I would definitely return!

A different experience and something everyone should try at least once. The girls definitely has…read moreskills and made me want to go roller skating to practice on perfecting my skills. The major thing that was missing is knowing what the hand gestures meant because you couldn't hear what was being said on the sound system. It was nice they put in the brochure the concept of the game for someone like me that had never been to a game. Lastly, the location could have been better... it was very dusty causing my allergies to flare up so, I had to leave after halftime.

The new ownership is great! (2022?). They have been working hard to revitalize the space. The…read moreinclusion of Explosion Athletics is a welcome change because you don't have to go anywhere else to train. Play and train in the same location. The trainers are knowledgeable and good at teaching the correct movements so no one gets hurt. I highly recommend Courts 4 Sports and Explosion Athletics.

My daughter is a member of the Cincinnati volleyball academy that practices at courts 4 sports- we…read morecan't say enough good things- especially about coach Amy! She is communicative to parents and "hard but fair" (my daughter's words) with the girls. I'm just 2 months, my daughter has come such. Long way- as has her team! Great coaching and great communication! New owners- now with wi-fi too!

The second sporting event I attended this weekend was the Deveroes Summer League at Woodward High…read moreSchool. Each summer, the majority of Cincinnati, Xavier, Miami, Northern Kentucky, and Dayton's basketball players play in the league, as well as other current local players and sometimes past "legends." Current NBA stars David West, Jason Maxiell, James Posey and Kenyon Martin have all played in the league, so it is a great chance to see the future of the UC and Xavier programs first hand, among other things. As a die-hard Bearcat fan, I look forward to this event each summer as a way of seeing the top returning players up close, but even more so the new guys. The biggest draw for most fans is probably that opportunity to see the incoming recruits for the first time. The actual coaches aren't allowed per NCAA rules, essentially negating any defense that may be have been played. Get ready for plenty of dunks and exciting fast-break plays though. The Woodward gym is maybe two or three years old, so it's great place to watch the games, even when the top guys aren't on the court. The players walk and sit among the fans when not out playing on the court, so it is a great opportunity for young fans to score an autograph, or for the older crowd to chat among their favorite players. The quality of basketball is nothing like what you'll see during the real college basketball season, but for a $3 donation, it's more than worth it. The league will run through July 26.

It's 2024 get air conditioning! Industrial fans that do nothing but turn this oven into a…read moreconvection oven

Safety Concerns: I & my husband attended volleyball…read moretournaments January 2024 at Sports Express. The facility was extremely overcrowded & dirty; especially the restrooms. My major concern is that one of the volleyball trainers had barricaded one of the exits. from the courts That is a FIRE HAZARD!!!! In the event of an emergency such as a fire or natural disaster, hundreds of children could have died!! Isnt this a FIRE HAZARD & isn't this ILLEGAL? This needs to be addressed IMMEDIATELY!!!

Mt. Carmel FIRE Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3), Christian-owned Amateur Football Club and Sports…read moreMinistry based on the East side of Cincinnati, in the Eastgate-Beechmont area. The FIRE organization is comprised of athletes, coaches, and volunteers from surrounding communities in Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, Highland, and Brown counties. OUR MISSION To support and develop amateur athletics in our local community. To provide adult men the opportunity to compete in amateur football in an atmosphere that fosters discipline, respect, sportsmanship, and fun. To provide adult men the opportunities to advance from an amateur level of competition to collegiate and/or professional national and international levels of competition. To build positive and encouraging relationships within the local community. To create and carry out service and ministry opportunities at personal, team, and community levels, through fellowship and outreach.

TennisCincy is great. I've been playing for a few years now. I love that you can schedule matches…read morebased on your individual schedule--which is so helpful when juggling other responsibilities. The league is well-run and I've met a lot of great people. Playing even one session is well worth the cost. I hadn't played tennis in years and this league has really gotten me back into it. Highly recommend!

I have now played well over 80 matches in the league. I had just been playing in the singles…read moreleague, but now have also joined a doubles league. Both leagues are a lot of fun. The scheduling is totally flexible and there are a good number of players in each division. I have been able to get multiple matches in most weeks. The cost is minimal and is a good value.

Field of Dreams meets volleyball…read more Apparently, someone thought, "If you build it, they will come". Well they built it and we came. Actually, lots of volleyball players and their families came. There were 32 teams split between two simultaneous tournaments. With eight volleyball courts, you can do that. I attended a two-day volleyball tournament at Game Time recently and it's a nice facility. It can get hot inside, even though it was only 50 degrees outside. There is currently no visible, full HVAC system, but there are heaters, fans, and doors to open. There are 8 volleyball courts, one set of bathrooms, a food stand, water fountain, custom Tshirts, and corn fields surrounding the place. I wouldn't think there are lots of volleyball players in the area, but apparently there are. Who knew? The courts are in good condition and if you don't like the food they offer, you can drive to McDonald's or Subway within 10 minutes. This was my first trip to Urbana Ohio and the houses and landscapes are beautiful. Maybe I'll retire here.

Nice dog park. Enjoyed lunch with friends and family under one of the covered areas. The little…read moreones loved watching the dogs run in the gated area plus loved playing on the playground. Plenty of parking and great location right off the interstate.

I can not say enough go things about this well maintained and HUGE dog park that my pup loves. This…read morepark is in the back of a park that is filled with soccer fields, football practices and the cutest playground for kids. It is a huge, open space that has an old run down water tower in the center that has been painted by Cincinnati Art Works. The mural features a lot of bright colors and of course, pups. There is a water area for drinks, benches for you to sit while your pup plays and plenty of trash cans and doggie bags for easy clean-up. This is a dog park you have to pay to have membership too, which personally I love, that way you know all the dogs are up to date on shots, flea medicine, vaccines and (hopefully) tend to not be aggressive. That being said they are still dogs. To purchase the membership you must go to Julifs Park in Anderson to get membership before you can even check it out because it is locked and gated. And for good reason, members are very good about not giving out the passcode to even not only their dogs but all dogs in the dog park safe. If you live in Anderson, you also get a discount to this park so if you're looking for some social interaction for your doggo - head to Kellogg Dog Park!

This really is a neat place. I came on the first Fri/Sat of the Cinci tennis tournament. It was…read moremy first time here. I had tix for Grandstand one day and the other stadium the other. Parking was free but far away. Fortunately, I am quite mobile and able to walk the distance quickly. I also made note of where I was parked and didn't have trouble finding my car later. The entry process was quick - even Saturday when the gates were busy. Within 15 minutes of entering, I cut my hand badly trying to fill my water bottle at the water fountain. Not sure how it happened, but it did. The first aid people were so kind. I get sick at the sight of blood and am sure I overreacted. They stopped the bleeding and bandaged me so I didn't have to leave to get stitches - although I really should have then or later but never did. It still is not healed. Anyways, as soon as I was bandaged up, I went to find the arena I had tix to. The 2 large stadiums are easy to find and they are actually much smaller than I had expected! I had front row seats the first night and it was really cool. Going to the evening time slot got me 2 matches. I didn't stay for the whole second match as I got nervous finding my car in the dark - so I left when the sun really started to go down. I had back row seats on Saturday - still a really good view. And I was in the shade which helped given the 90 weather. Again, finding my way to my seat was super easy. There were plenty of restrooms and water fountains. I didn't spend a dime while I was there although there were plenty of ways to do so. There were lots of food stands to eat at - and drink station serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. I got 3 matches on Saturday - all big name players. It was a great experience and am so glad I went. I won't go again as I much prefer watching tennis on TV but I have a new appreciation of what goes on at tennis tournaments now.

It was our first time at the Cincinnati Open tennis tournament, and we were there for opening…read moreweekend. We arrived about an hour before the gates opened, and we were parked close to the front my row. It still took us a good 10 or 15 minutes to walk to the gates, at the time we didn't know about the shuttles, and or they hadn't started running. Know before you go that overall there is very little shade anywhere. Even waiting in line to get in you're standing in the straight sun. Once inside, they had a few pavilion areas with booths that had vendors that had a few freebies, like handheld fans, sample bottles of sunscreen, that sort of thing. All the way at the rear of the complex is an immense pro shop, where you can buy virtually every type of clothing, article, hat, sunglasses, and all other types of accessories at much higher than normal prices (although most do sport the Open logo on them.) There is a large open grassy area with dozens of umbrella tables, as well as a selection of tables that do not have any shade. There is a long line of restaurant storefronts that gives you a wide variety of foods to try, such as pizza, gyros, burgers, salads, coffee, etc. Also, tucked along the edges of the various stadiums are small Kroger storefronts where you can buy bottled drinks and snacks, as well as some bars serving alcohol. They even have booths that sell cups of ice - with so many people, no matter how quickly they restock the refrigerated cases, nothing gets a chance to cool down so getting ice is imperative. They have a deal that you pay once and you get free ice refills all day, which is worth it when the temps are in the 90s. There are many available drinking fountains that are also equipped to refill water bottles. You will also see a lot of what appears to be hand sanitizer stands that actually dispense suntan lotion to help prevent sunburn. The stadiums are set up for prime viewing. There really isn't a bad seat in the house. The biggest consideration is how much sun you are willing to handle. There are sections that have permanent shade but you definitely pay more for those seats. Those also come with a more cushioned seat bottom, and little tables in front to hold your drinks, which is a big plus. The stadiums are completely open seating for practice matches, so we enjoyed watching Coco Gauff practice while sitting in the posh seats. Everyone was super friendly and helpful and the landscaping was beautiful. The bathrooms were plentiful and kept very clean. Despite the intense heat, we had a great time and would love to come back. This complex is in a great community, with lots to do within a very short drive. I would highly recommend!