Got a 3 day pass, glad I did. Because I wouldn't pay a membership for this place. First red flag,…read moretweeker and his motorhome parked at the door. The biggest red flag was when I went to the mens locker room. A guy was fully naked and masturbating... Yes, masturbating. He didn't stop when he saw me. I left. I want a place to workout, not a place for sex.

Staff is rude sometimes, bathrooms (at least the women's bathrooms) are never clean! Parking lots…read moreare always full, and too many transients outside - you'll most likely be worrying about your car the entire workout. Their open gym requires you pay for entrance for that day, but I've never been to an open gym where YOU HAVE TO BRING YOUR OWN BALL!!! ISNT THAT WHAT THE GYM IS SUPPOSED TO DO, PROVIDE THE BALL?! The saunas are always running and NEVER cleaned, the accumulated sweat from everyone that uses the sauna is what makes it smell so bad (definitely has to be what caused the mold that other time). Why can't they have another location further south like Graham or something?

BEACH Program there is just a huge money pit. They sell it at all costs, selling scholarship dreams…read moreto so many under-informed and impressionable parents. Chris has told everyone that he can get your daughter a scholarship. They just want your money.Your daughter will be considered a "cash-cow" to them. If you are on their regional beach team, DON'T EVEN WASTE YOUR MONEY - that's a joke. Yes, Christy will smile all day and tell you how awesome your daughter is, etc, and swipe your card. Its a hard sell to parents that are just trying to do their best for their kid and are easily deceived & boy do they lay it on THICK. Next is the whole "Ohana" or 'family' bs they try to sell. I don't care what they say, there is no Ohana or team feel here. Girls/parents screw each other over all the time - its literally a pit of viper parents. Really, its bad - the worst club experience x 100 - because you have to schedule your own partners (NO, they do not help or pay) and schedule your own games - with other moms, complete with ego's & rampant backstabbing that Dakine is aware of but does nothing to step in. Its not much better on the Elite travel team. Fork over $3k for the summer & winter - and if you are not part of the ~10 favored Chris crew - you are just a funding source for them. Know this going in, they WILL treat you and your daughter poorly. They WILL NOT help you with partners to play with. You WILL get lots of smiles and BS, until you figure out (like most of us) you were completely duped. They completely lull you into a sense of security that they will take care of you. THEY DO NOT. And btw, most parents on Elite detest Chris, but have to pander to his narcissistic BS to get attention for their kids. Its pretty pathetic. Just know, there are other orgs out there to consider, before getting sucked in. Just remember he is selling the same lines to every fresh faced girl and mom/dad who walk in there! They depend on the old saying "a sucker born every minute".

Excellent camp this summer for my daughter she learned a bunch from high level coaches.read more

Tom Mustin is the best boxing coach in the business. He will get the most out of you that you could…read moreever think is imaginable and more. He's the best at recognizing talent and developing talent. However, it's always up to the boxer to be motivated and to put in the hard work that's required to be a great boxer. That's what Tom is all about. If you want to learn the fundamentals and are dedicated to being the best fighter you can possibly be, then Tom Mustin is the boxing coach that you want to guide you to achieving just that. Tom was the 2000 Sydney Olympics Boxing Head Coach. And because of Tom, the Tacoma Boxing Club has been known for being one of the best boxing clubs in the region for many years.

There is no better boxing gym in the Northwest, PERIOD. I have gone to this gym since 2005 and…read morefrom my experience in other gyms and major competitions, no one comes even close. Tom Mustin is the main coach and has been head coach for the 2000 olympics. Out of this gym have come out world champions such as Rocky Lockridge and Johnny Bumphus and also olympians Davie Armstrong, Leo Randolph, Sugar Ray Seales, and current Queen Underwood. THe guys are constantly qualifying for national teams and Junior Olympics. At local competitions, we ALWAYS blow out all the Seattle teams...ALL. Tom Mustin focuses on technical boxing and not "knockout boxing" like all these other gyms, which is why it has been so successful. Not to mention the price is CHEAP. $10/month for adults and $5/month for adolescents. They also pay for all the trips whether they be vehicle or flights. Practices are Mon-Thurs from 5:30pm - 8/9pm....sometimes weekends for competitions. Sparring sessions are Wednesdays and Thursdays for those looking to compete. We also often have firefighters and officers train there for competitions.

Canceled my membership and now I see two charges on my statement. Called and spoke with Jacqueline…read more(sp?). She looked at my account and stated they forgot to process the paperwork and would get the charges refunded. I requested for a manager to call me. 4 days later and still waiting for that call and for my refund. Guess it's not that important to them. SMH! Thank you Jeanne. Please note, it wasn't the lack of a phone call "over the weekend". I waited a good 5-6 days for a phone call from I'm assuming you, as I requested for the manager to call me. It was after that period of time with no call that I had to call back again and try to resolve this issue. My first call I was hung up on for some reason after being placed on an extended hold, so I then called back a second time. I was then told the manager was no longer available to speak with me. After explaining the situation to the call taker, they finally agreed to transfer me to the manager a second time.

Management approached me and upon review they were not notified of my concerns, they have made the…read moreadjustments and lowered the temperature which increases the air blowing out of the vents. I appreciate the quick response and resolution.

The new building is okay, it's fancy and new, with brand new equipment but the locker rooms and…read morebathrooms are nasty. It is OUTRAGEOUSLY expensive, and not worth it at all. I would not recommend. The prices are unreasonable, the YMCA is supposed to be about youth development, health and community, but the prices are absolute robbery.

Parking: there's a lot of parking though you might not get a close spot, and occasionally you have…read morea hard time finding a spot just due to schedules. Classes: I haven't had any issues signing up for classes if you register when the class opens, or dropping in for classes. It's been hit or miss based entirely on instructor (in my opinion), so if you find someone you like, try to keep going to that class. Y staff is friendly and helpful, their membership system is pretty slow so just a warning: don't go with member questions if you can help it - it can take forever. Childcare: my daughter likes the child watch, it's got great hours Monday - Thursday (mornings and evenings), then limited hours Fri/sat (mornings). In general the Y is clean and there is space for everyone, though depending on when you go you might need to modify the exact thing you're doing if people are already using your machine or weights etc. I don't usually have an issue and feel like this location is better than other similar gyms in my experience. I'm looking forward to the improvements when they're complete.

Having coached club ball for 7 years and having a son playing on multiple select teams for almost a…read moredecade we have seen both the great as well as the ugly side of select sports. Last year (for 2014 season) Aaron decided he was going to expand beyond a couple of teams and created the Tacoma Tugs program just as the program we'd been with in Puyallup was blowing up. We played against Aaron's teams as he was starting his organization and saw the growth that his boys had over a few years. I contacted them about options for my son towards the end of 2013 and because of financial issues our club was having with getting various teams tournaments paid for Janna actually offered to cover some fees for teams looking to leave the other org. This is before any commitments about playing were even made. Who does that for another organization's teams? The Trolia's do. Because they care about the kids. People run club programs to make a living but there are also those out there who do it for the kids first and foremost knowing that the making a living part will take care of itself. The Trolia's are the type of people who try to help everyone and have a spot and team level for any kid who wants to play and get better at the sport regardless of their current ability. The long term goal they have for their players is team and individual improvement. Winning becomes more important as you move up the team levels but it's not everything. His coaches share the same values that Aaron has and that was important to us when we decided to come and play for NPA. All club sports orgs will have people mad that their kid didn't get star treatment and will slam clubs integrity because of it but you really need to get past the angry few and look at their facilities and coaches. See who is associated with them on their website. Go watch a game the year before you make the switch and see if that is they type of organization you want your kids to be involved in for hours and hours each week and basically all summer long. We did just that and haven't looked anywhere else since. I just hope the Trolia's are around for years to come for the kids in this area.

If you're looking for a place to play competitive baseball, DO NOT go here! Aaron T's "vision" of…read morethe teams that he runs out of his facility is that of a glorified rec team where you will pay upwards of 2-3K to get non-competitive baseball. Take a look at the "Tigers" organization record and AT baseball "vision" to see for yourself. This is not competitive baseball, this is a rec league that you could pay a $100 for. Glad we didn't have to pay, but everyone else is getting ripped off! His trainers also did not work on pitching at ALL during the season until the very last month, leaving our team struggling pitching wise (heard of others as well). The trainers that he hires, are great with the kids, which is why I'm OK with giving it ONE star, other than that, his program for "select" teams suck. Go somewhere else. Every time it's removed, I will add more information, including pictures of what Aaron said himself was his "vision" to prove my above statement. Edited to add: Owner is now threatening lawsuit. Will provide and post picture of letter when/if we get it. Here is how Yelp feels about that. http://www.yelp.com/faq#involving_lawyers

Always a fun experience with ComebackSports. I've been playing flag football for roughly 6-7 years…read morethrough Comeback. I've also played softball and basketball. Although there may be a few rough seasons with certain refs they always will try and fix any issues that come up. The office staff are always friendly and knowledgeable. If you are looking for just some recreational sports fun (i.e. Kickball for adults) or enjoy some real competition, ComebackSports is the place to start!!

About me: Long-time soccer player now playing casually. Played with Comeback for four seasons…read more Overall impression: If you're looking for a laid back rec soccer experience, this is a fantastic league. It's easy to start a team or to join as an independent player, the level of player is diverse (with plenty of room for folks new or out of soccer shape), and the general vibe is merry. Pros: - incredibly helpful customer service (go Vanessa!) - easy to join - reasonable price (~70.00 per person if a free agent, less if you make a team) - consistent location (at least for soccer) Cons: - website is a bit stiff to work with - ref experience is generally fine but can vary (all the refs are pleasant but not all are great at calling the game) Personal fit: - you'd need to check the league timing to see whether the days/times work for you - 1 to 2 games per week (7 v 7 sometimes 2, 11 v 11 usually just 1) - I sometimes wish the games were a little longer... (7 v 7 is 25 minute halves) - the style is laid back - it gets competitive but some folks may want more competition than the league will offer - the skill level varies but is very friendly to new/out-of-shape players - some folks may want a more competitive league - minimum of extra rules (e.g., no macho rule) - I love this but may frustrate folks looking for league-restriction of skill level or play style Highly recommend you give the league a try if you think it fits your style.

Friendly club. Not too busy so u get plenty of play. Mostly mid level and beginners with some…read moreadvanced level players. Walk ins welcome, play is at Lakewood community center Monday's from 7:30 to 10 pm

Now the play date was changed to every Thur from 7:30 to 10:00pm…read more Sundays from 1:30 to 4:30 that is organized by a different group but same players and other more players play. I have played at this club for 10 years. Always always happy not only the games but also the friendship and sport ship. Levels: from beginning to advanced.

All around, LRC is a very pleasant place. Up until recently, I had been a member for pretty much…read morethe entire time since 1987. I have played on the four indoor courts extensively, including a lot of league play, and have always found them adequate. They were resurfaced not too long ago. Playing on the six outdoor courts in good weather is really nice, though as a previous poster noted, they are typically dry only four or five months a year. For anyone who values the social aspect of tennis, LRC is a good bet, too. The management and members are friendly folks. I'll always have a warm place in my heart for this club, and would have given five stars but for not wishing to appear as a homey booster.

The staff here always shows hospitality during tournaments. That's really the only thing I like…read moreabout this club. The outdoor courts are nice. But who's joining a tennis club in Seattle/Tacoma where it rains 8 months out of the year for the outdoor courts? I'm judging this place based on their indoor courts which needs work. The lighting could be nicer on all 4 indoor courts. They have 2 courts in one area of the club, then 2 in another. The first 2 courts are awful, there are big ceiling poles in the middle, and a wall to the left side that you can easily run into. I've had Lakewood team tennis players tell me it's their strategy to hit short angles so players collide into that wall. When you run back for lobs, there's basically no padding behind the tarp. So you collide right into a wall. Once, I was running back for a lob and someone had the steel door open because they were watching a match through it (I don't get why this person thought this was a good idea). So, I run into the tarp and right into the door (I didn't know it was open), right into them, and had the door been open a bit more, it would have probably knocked me out. They have a pool here. But it's not a real lap pool where you can swim. It's what I call a "drunk pool." Meaning it's more one of those pools people in Southern Cali will have in their backyard, where on late summer nights when you've had a lil' too much hard alcohol and for some reason you feel like jumping into water naked - it's that type of sized pool. If this club near was in the Bellevue or Seattle area, or more North, it wouldn't survive. I think it has a large membership base because there aren't many options in the Tacoma area for tennis. Tacoma Lawn isn't worth the money at all (indoor courts are pretty weak), Sprinker is nice but always packed, so Lakewood survives as an alternative.

TLTC has been so great for our family. After 18 months on the waitlist, we paid our initiation fees…read moreand have never regretted it for a second. There are two permanent indoor courts and 6 beautiful outdoor courts. During the winter, 4 of the 6 outdoor courts are put under bubbles for 6 total winter courts. Membership is capped so that court availability is excellent (thus, the waitlist). The pool is very nice and surrounded by nice gas grills and tables. During the summer, everyone grills and enjoys the pool and the weather. There is a dedicated Pickleball Court, a playground, and a full gym, which currently includes a club Peleton membership and two Peleton bikes.. The people at TLTC are great. I've made great, lifelong friends since we joined in 2017. TLTC has USTA tennis teams at just about every level and frequently sends teams to Sectionals and, sometimes, Nationals. The club supports these team, paying for team away court fees to encourage participation. The club also has a rich history. The club was originally formed in 1890 and has been at the current location since 1903. The old photos as you walk in make you feel a part of something special. If you're looking for a club in the South Sound and are considering TLTC, don't hesitate. The waitlist can be long, but the wait is worth it!

The clubhouse at Tacoma Lawn is nice, and the locker rooms look great. But the rest of the club is…read morebelow average. It survives because it's the only higher end tennis facility in Southwest Washington. They have 4 indoor courts, 2 of which are in a bubble. The lighting is good, but you can find much nicer at equally priced clubs. So, it's really only worth the money in the summer when you can use their outdoor courts. By comparison, the club I joined also has a 4 court facility. It also has much lower initiation, but still maintains decent membership cap to ensure court availability. Tacoma Lawn has a gym and much better locker rooms, but the club I joined has nicer courts in every single possible aspect. It also has as nice an outdoor pool. So compared to tennis clubs in Bellevue or Seattle, Tacoma Lawn falls way short. For the price of initiation and dues at Tacoma Lawn, you could join Bellevue Club, and have significantly nicer everything (huge indoor pool, much nicer indoor courts, awesome basketball courts, a more modern gym, cooler member facilities). But since Tacoma Lawn only has to compete against Lakewood and Sprinker, it has a market for itself. Also, in my opinion, the people at Bellevue Club are nicer and more laid back. If I lived in Tacoma, I'd just play at Sprinker on weeknights, and use the money saved from dues to drive up to Boeing Tennis, or a better club in Bellevue.