South County Sports Performance, complete with state of the art equipment and training facilities, provides a gym experience ideal for athletes. They offer a series of conditioning programs designed specifically for athletes ranging in competition level from grade school to professional. In addition to conditioning programs, Sports Performance also has group exercise classes, as well as batting cages.
Entering Busy Bodies Studio, one is bombarded with multicolored flowers and dots speckled on pastel purple walls and windows—a sight that is both stimulating and uplifting. Established in 2007 by owner Rachel Clough, Busy Bodies provides dance classes for all ages. The studio offers a variety of classes, from more traditional ballroom dancing classes to a other-tot class for children as young as 10 months and their mothers. Clough, who was born and raised in South Kingstown, describes dancing as her life. Let her passion inspire you at this studio.
Willow Dell is a small private beach club with showers, changing rooms and parking. It offers easy access to the Matunuck beachfront. The club is located down a secluded, gated private road, and only members are provided with keys.
Chick Gavitt's Ichiban Karate Studios provides those interested in martial arts an opportunity to learn a variety of disciplines, including kickboxing, boxing, karate and jiu jitsu. In addition to learning specific types of martial arts, students also take away valued life lessons such as courtesy and respect from their well-qualified instructors. Instructors are also enthusiastic and considerate, making Chick Gavitt's Ichiban Karate Studio an ideal place for children to take up martial arts.
In business since 1970, South County Youth Soccer provides local children ages four to 19 an opportunity to enjoy the sport of soccer. The league has over 75 league teams and eight travel teams, with over 800 families involved. Games are played at Tuckertown Park, Broad Rock Elementary School and Brousseau Park, each of which are beautifully maintained. In addition to league and travel play, the association also hosts the Seaside Classic, a tournament that will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2011. A phenomenal volunteer and coaching staff makes South County Youth Soccer the ideal avenue for kids to enjoy playing soccer.
Offering an extensive array of services and equipment, River Bend Athletic Club caters to the casual gym goer, fitness fanatics and every one in between. A family-run business, the club was started in 1978 by Anthony Rose, Jr. Today it is owned by daughter Kimberly Rose, with grandson Michael Fragomeni serving as a manger. This familial management reflects in the atmosphere of the gym, which exudes an aura of community. The club is located on Columbia Street near Church Street.
Amici Salon & Wellness Center provides quality hair, nail and body services for men, women and children in a friendly atmosphere. The salon has a number of options including haircuts, hair coloring, massage treatments, hair removal, aromatherapy, manicures and pedicures. Amici is also the home of the yoga studio Sacred Space, which provides traditional Hatha Yoga including Vinyasa, Asanas, Pranayama and meditation. Located just off the rotary in Peacedale, Amici Salon & Wellness Center provides spa quality treatment in a convenient location.
Rose Hill Golf Club has been in business since 2001. This par-three course features beautifully maintained greens and fairways, as well as a friendly atmosphere in the club house. Rose Hill is ideal for those looking to squeeze in a quick round of nine, and golfers trying to fine-tune their iron play.
Peace Dale Shooting Preserve offers clay targets, sporting clays, F.I.T.A.S.C, mini shoots, Clock Shot and Five Stand options for honing skills. Lessons are also available Monday, Wednesday and Friday by appointment. The large plot of land is down a dirt road just off of Rose Hill Road.
Captain Bill Della Valle provides charter fishing trips from his 31-foot boat Old Salt. The business is home-run from Della Valle's residence in East Matunuck. The home office is just minutes away from Point Judith and Snug Harbor Marinas.
South County Martial Arts specializes in the Okinawan Shorin-Ryu discipline. Started by Michael Coppa in 2006, South County Martial Arts gives those interested an opportuntiy to learn in the evenings. The school's philosophy emphasizes discipline, self-control, basic respect and the building of self-esteem in a professional and relaxed environment.
Jean Deluca Dance & Gymnastics provides performing arts instruction for all levels of experience, from beginners to professionals. The studio offers a wide variety of classes, including tap, ballet, jazz and belly dancing. Jean Deluca Dance & Gymnastics provides students an opportunity to learn the art of dance and gymnastics in a nurturing, family atmosphere.
Smithbridge Stable, located on more than 28 acres of land, has a large variety of riding terrain, including three rings, 15 pastures and miles of trails. The stable has a number of services, including lessons, showings, summer camps and pony parties. In addition, Smithbridge Stables also sells horses and ponies. The stable provides instruction for all ages in a friendly, family atmosphere.
After opening in February 2002, Curves of South Kingstown moved its location down the street from 1918 Kingstown Road to the Clock Tower Building at 730 Kingstown Road in the heart of South Kingstown on October 1, 2010. The new facility, which is larger and recently renovated, houses a variety of machines designed to improve both strength and cardio in just one half-hour. Curves provides women an opportunity to work-out in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of big gyms. Curves is a great opportunity for women of all ages interested in improving their health and fitness.
A South County staple since 1960, Old Mountain Lanes continues to provide quality entertainment for all ages. Old Mountain Lanes has number of weekly specials, including Cosmis Bowl, Burger Bowl on Sundays and Family Night on Saturdays. The bowling alley has a rich family tradition, as many people who came to Old Mountain as children now frequent the establishment with their own children and grandchildren.
The easy-to-navigate YMCA of South County provides plenty of programs and amenities for families and individuals. This Y has a full gymnasium, a five-lane 25-meter pool and a fitness room with cardio machines, free weights and strength-training machines. The Y of South County creates a family atmosphere that fosters both community and fitness.