I appreciate any form of entertainment that in a serious way doesn't take itself seriously. And in…read morea roundabout way basks in its own campiness. I must admit I'm a latecomer to the whole roller derby sport(It is a sport by the way). My point of reference has always been the Raquel Welch film, " Kansas City Bombers" of yesterday. The perception by it that the roller girl is eye candy first and athlete thereafter is how most of us (mainly men)have been informed. But entertainment changes with the mores of any given generation. So now the fingerless gloves, decorated helmets, kneepads, skates that spit fire, the catchy as hell names: "Meri-Death", "Violet Protest" "Sock er' Mom" take on a much bigger significance. Girl Power is in full bloom here. And these ladies kick a$$ then take names. Which makes it all the more powerful. When a derby girl falls to the floor, you feel its impact. A quick overview of what to expect: There is parking away from the sports complex. Which means you will be walking in the dark after the event. I suggest you pay the $5 fee to park closer. It's also cheaper to buy tickets online. In addition they host events to promote their games at various local breweries; a perfect opportunity to buy tickets on the cheap. Otherwise it's $13 bucks at the door, well worth the price. As for seating you can choose any spot on a bleacher. The only thing is that the two periods stretch and after awhile you will feel it on your bum. As an ACRG newbie I didn't quite know what to expect. I also wondered why some people weren't sitting up front. Big Mistake. At any given moment a derby girl might fly right into your lap, leaving me at the edge of my seat the whole time. Girls zip by you. Smashing. Crashing. Colliding. Elbowing. Punctuated by more physical contact. Make no bones about it these ladies are ready to risk certain injury to entertain but above all to win. If in reading this you do not know what the object of the game is don't worry neither do I. By the second half you will understand it better. And as you see derby girls dashing through lanes there is a "heart" peeking out, a sense of community. For example I saw a girl with her mom in a makeshift derby outfit. I could sense that she was fan-girling throughout the game. At half time they made her an honorary team member, handing her a specially created shirt. You can tell it made her night. When she becomes a derby girl I'm sure she'll remember that gesture. The Alamo City Roller Girls is campy, good fun. The elbows are delivered with a "Kapow!" And the crowd does a mini wave as a jammer parts a moshpit of skaters. If you're looking for an experience somewhere between a Joan Jett's concert and a Texas Death Match this will be for you. Just mind your nachos if you choose to sit up front.

*BIG APPLAUSE* Jamie promised and she delivered - as well as the rest of the Alamo City Roller…read moreGirls!!!! You guys more than definitely deserved the win and I'm happy to say that I was there to see it happen. The crowd was revved, the music was loud and the game was great! For those of you not familiar with roller derby or have only watched on tv, I encourage you to make it a point to come to a LIVE game. Especially where the ACRG is concerned - they rock!

I am totally biased on this one, because I play rugby (not as much as I used to), and I am the…read moreformer president of the club - and former high school rugby coach for the club. This is the a kick-ass club. We no longer have a women's team (the players all drifted off and the team died), but the mens' and high school boys' teams are still going - since 1971. We play at Olmos Basin Park - practice there on Tuesday and Thursday nights as well.

If you are looking for a fun way to enjoy a Saturday, go check out the San Antonio Rugby club…read more Lots of fun people, the occasional adult beverage, and all the action of a combined soccer and football games with none of the pads. If you catch them on the right day, and you bring some cleats and shorts with no buttons on them, you may be able to join a game (depending on the number of people there). Old rugby players will usually congregate on the side of the field who love to answer questions about the games (as long as you listen to them brag about how much better they were in their day). A good time for all, although sometimes language can be a bit salty.

River City Futbol Club is the newest amateur, travel soccer team in the San Antonio area. The club…read moreis new but already off to an amazing start, run by the young, energetic director and coach, Demingo Lopes. The club has plans to expand to at least four teams and is holding tryouts for players born between '97 and '01 throughout May '12. Check out their site -- http://www.rivercityfc.com -- for all the details. My son is now in his second season with Demingo (first season with River City FC). He and we, his parents, have nothing but positive to say about the experience. We were a struggling team suffering from inconstant coaching for years. In one season, Demingo took us from mid-table to winning our division. Now we are playing up and enjoying the challenge of it. As far as fees, compare them to any other pay club in the San Antonio -- and Austin, for that matter -- club and you'll be surprised that RCFC is the least expensive of the lot, which came as a complete surprise. A real value. The kids learn quickly and grow as people along the way. We've had mixed experience with other clubs along the way -- literally being taught to cheat to win or being yelled at in an utterly non-helpful manner -- but again, it's all been positive since our switch to RCFC.

PARENTS BEWARE. This club is riddled with nothing but…read morebroken promises and deceit. The owner is the most irresponsible and dishonest person you'll ever meet. We spent two years with this club and it was nothing but frustration. The owner repeatedly asks for money from the parents, despite them having already paid a full years' dues, only to pocket almost every penny. Hence the reason he was constantly needing more money from the parents. How he is still in business is a mystery. This club is a farce.

Came here to play and we were the first ones here. They have space for pickleball, volleyball,…read moresoccer, racquetball, basketball and open space for... corn hole. Woohoo lol Public restrooms (limited space) and a concession stand is available. Cool spot... we will come back for sho'

08 Oct 2024 A pretty…read morenice and compact facility. Looks like four pickleball courts, two soccer fields, a volleyball court, maybe a tennis court and another court for some other game that is not pickleball or tennis. I didn't catch the name of the game. All the courts were active b The husband has joined a pickleball league complete with team shirts. Each team plays three games. I believe the league goes for seven weeks. There is a concession stand where you can buy snacks, beer, water, Gatorade and sodas. Sodas were $2, not bad. I got the last Coke Zero. The area around the pickleball courts has many picnic tables and benches for your stuff and for spectators. It's quite the nice little facility.

Tennis San Antonio provides an opportunity for players of all skill levels to compete and develop…read more The players are competitive, enthusiastic, and encouraging. The league provides the most flexible forum I've experienced. Tennis San Antonio has a website that offers a snap shot of player profiles, a database of San Antonio tennis courts, and an easy score submission tool.

The coaches and staff with SA City are extremely supportive, helpful and committed to player…read moregrowth. The first impression that was made at tryouts was really impactful on my son. I'm so glad we were referred here by a former pro soccer player.

From the owner: SA City Soccer Club is a youth organization which offers all levels of play for young people from 4…read moreto 19 years of age. SA City promotes an active, healthy lifestyle and love for the "beautiful game". SA City strives to develop complete soccer players with key core values which, we believe provide our players the best opportunity to succeed at the next level whether that is high school, college, professional soccer or life outside of competitive sports.

This is the kind of shop everyone dreams of finding. Keith is a suspension genius (Racetech…read morecertified), and they are honest and reasonable. It's a place where you can hang out and shoot the sh*t and you never feel like they are condescending or trying to separate you from your wallet. The owner and his son both race a lot, so call first to make sure they're not out racing before you come by! Great little spot.

THESE GUYS SUCK!…read more Just kidding! Keith is awesome! He really knows his stuff and will not BS you about it. He wants you to have what's best, not what's best for his pocket. Stand up guy.