The United Athletic Centers' Stratford Field House is a 45,000-square-foot sports and fitness facility. The field house is composed of four indoor fields, a training area and a fitness center complete with cardio and strength-training machines. Members are able to play soccer, football and basketball at the center, and the center hosts leagues, teams and clinics in those sports as well as offers personal training in the fitness center. The facility is family oriented and hosts events such as birthday parties, concerts and movie nights.
Sterling House Community Center is dedicated to serving toddlers, teenagers, young adults, adults and seniors. It hosts various social, educational and recreational activities such as woodcarving, karate, rug hooking, aqua Zumba, sports, summer day camp, nursery and preschool and other programs.
The home-based academy offers traditional Tae Kwon Do, as well as other Chinese, Japanese and Korean martial arts. Street fighting techniques are taught to children and adults. Programs focus on the full body, mind and spirit to enhance the individual's health and energy to contribute toward a longer life.
The Short Beach Golf Course is a nine-hole, par-three course that is open year-round. An on-site golf school offers men, women and children private and group lessons and clinics, and the course hosts men's, women's and mixed leagues. Golf carts, pull carts and clubs are available to rent. In addition to the main golf course, Short Beach also features a seasonal miniature golf course that is open from April to October.
The Bridgeport Rifle Club's goals include the improvement of skills and increased knowledge in firearms for its members and the public. The club organizes educational and training programs, as well as competitions. Pistol permit safety course are offered.
Curves is an international exercise and weight loss company exclusively for women. Nutrition and fitness information and support is provided in a convenient location and comfortable environment. The company specializes in 30-minute workouts focusing on strength and aerobic training as well as health and fitness goal attainment. Detailed progress reports accompany machines which remember the individual’s information to challenge and focus the Curves woman. Approximately 40 free classes are offered per week in Ab Blast, Better Balance, Boot Camp, Stretch and Tone, Yoga and Zumba. The full schedule is available on its website.
Basil D. Rissolo is a manufacturer of tennis courts. The company offers accessories, shuffleboard courts, fencing installations, general repairs, patching, pressure washing, synthetic grass and color coating.
The Oronoque Country Club is an Arnold Palmer Managed Private Golf Club. Membership is through invitation by an existing member only. Individual or joint memberships are available for adults, young adults, corporates, seniors and children. Palmer Platinum memberships are also available.
The clubhouse hosts a bar and grill that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are also snack and sandwich services accessible during a round of golf. The club has a golf shop and offers instructional clinics. The staff is warm and welcoming, and special events are customized to meet the members' needs.
Joe is the local representative of Health Fitness Corporation, which is based in Minnesota. Health Fit partners with businesses to provide their employees with an integrated health and fitness system. With over 30 years of experience, Health Fit help employees minimize their health care expenses and create an environment in which employees achieve their health goals. The company is accredited by the NCQA.
The Stratford location of this local fitness chain is an impressive facility with 25,000 square feet dedicated to personal fitness. From personal training for one-on-one to group classes covering Pilates and Spinning to Zumba, there is definitely something for everyone. Jump on a machine and watch your favorite TV show or people-watch at the juice bar. There's also KIDZ KARE, where parents can drop their little ones while they fit in a work-out.
The Connecticut Dance Conservatory is conveniently located off I-95 (northbound) at exit 33. Classes include Mommy & Me, creative dance, ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, theatrical jazz, lyrical, modern and gymnastics. Students participate in an annual recital. Awards and scholarships are presented annually.
The studio specializes in a modern style of salsa dance lessons for adults and children. Private and group instruction focuses on steps, style, timing, partnering and fun. Other services include choreography, performances, weddings and parties and dance workshops. Gift certificates are available.
Make no bones about it, this is one of the coolest Kart Shops around. Celebrating 20 years in business, owners Jeff and Kate provide the community with scooters, mopeds, small-quads, go karts, mini-cycles, racing carts, engines, scores of helmets and more. The shop is partners with Stratford Speedway, right next door, and has a very groovy, seasonal go-kart racetrack out back. Visit the extensive website for more details.