Sports & Recreation

Just months after introducing Bella Ballerina to the Richmond market, the franchise’s local operator is already planning her second act.

John Freeland’s gym portfolio now includes 24 locations across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, plus six more in the works, amounting to annual revenue of $50 million and more than 1,000 employees.

Find out who won the men’s, women’s and mixed doubles brackets at BizSense’s first ever pickleball tournament, presented by Parker, Pollard, Wilton & Peaden.

A relatively new ice hockey rink in Powhatan is already in expansion mode, amid plans by its owner to build a larger facility in the region.

The project, led by Powhatan Ice Den owner Fred Festa, is considered another step toward his ultimate goal of attracting a professional hockey team to the region.

David Klotz and Jacob Hollomon recently launched Safe Surf RVA, a wake surfing school providing lessons and outings for catching waves via the wake behind a motorboat on the James.

A local pilates instructor is moving her practice out of her home and into her first full-time studio. 

Adam Hugo, owner of 3D rendering firm Hugo Render, has spent the past year promoting the sport locally and building the Richmond Rapids club, which is hosting a tournament at Riverrock this weekend.

Midtown Yoga opened earlier this month in the Publix-anchored Carytown Exchange shopping center and is in talks for a location in Short Pump.

In a bid to continue growing their fan base, the region’s other minor league baseball team is turning off the lights in what its owner believes is the first-of-its-kind stadium setup.