Sports & Recreation

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. 

With a big box retailer leaving for another nearby shopping center, the gym chain is swooping in to extend its reach in Chesterfield County.

This new event, set for July 12 at Performance Pickleball at Regency, will combine America’s fastest-growing sport with the best business networking in town.

The golf on April Fool’s Day was no joke this week at The Federal Club in Hanover, where 34 teams teed off in the fourth annual BizSense Golf Tournament, presented by Blue Ridge Bank.