Open Gyms (Memphis, Bartlett, Germantown: YMCA, schools, costs)

[ColinRamsey]

Hello all,

My wife and I just moved to the area and we were wondering if there were any open gyms for adult volleyball and/or basketball in the area?

thanks!

[Pearlbob]

What do you mean by "open gyms"? Like somewhere that you do not have to pay a membership fee, but can still use the facilities? Many churches have things like this, although I'm sure they will want you to join their church Otherwise, I know some gyms have volleyball and bball teams/tourneys that come thru, leagues. But I imagine people pay to be in the league, it's not simply free for fun.

[(901)]

Heres something I enjoy > www.memphisdodgeball.com


As long as you don't have a boss that will get all uptight if you roll into to work sporting a black eye or missing a front tooth


Oh, and heres something for the lil lady > www.memphisrollerderby.com


Same goes for the working enviroment ^^^ (see above description)


Welcome to Memphis

[philbert_wormly]

I do not think that there are open gyms in Shelby County at all.

But, I know that Bartlett and Germantown have nice rec centers and there is always the YMCA.

[ColliervilleMom]

Germantown Baptist church on Poplar has both. You have to be a member, which costs $5 a year. That's not a typo. $5 a year.

[ColinRamsey]

Originally Posted by Pearlbob

What do you mean by "open gyms"?

Sometimes local schools or park and recs open their facility for 2-3 hours for volleyball/basketball. You pay ~$5 and everyone there is looking to play, unlike a Y where your never sure if anyone else wants to play. We are already in a league, but just want to play a couple times more a week to get some practice and fitness in

thanks everyone!

[ColinRamsey]

Originally Posted by ColliervilleMom

Germantown Baptist church on Poplar has both. You have to be a member, which costs $5 a year. That's not a typo. $5 a year.

is that membership to the church or something like a "gym membership" to their facilities?

[(901)]

Well seeing that I can't talk you into coming over to the darkside Try This:
http://www.cityofmemphis.org/framework,aspx?page=121

or call the athletic office @ (901)767-4580

Its a co-ed league, looks like they meet at various local community centers


If you get bored with this ^^^ come play with us
There are a mix of profesionals ranging from surgeons, dentist,bricklayers to mechanics. It really is a great way to blow off some steam

[ColliervilleMom]

Originally Posted by ColinRamsey

is that membership to the church or something like a "gym membership" to their facilities?

It's a gym membership to their facilites. It's a church outreach, so you'll get a lot of 'have a blessed day', but no evangelizing. Nice folks, and a great facility. I have not yet played volleyball, as I'm recovering from shoulder surgery, but hope to join in soon!

[ColinRamsey]

thanks so much!