NYTEX Sports Centre — Attraction in North Richland Hills

Ive waited a while to write this review because I didn't really want to do it, but it needs to be said for the owners to take into consideration. I know this rink is a "training" rink and more about hockey, or so I've been told by the children that work there. This is the most dangerous rink I've ever been to for public skate. Not just once but every single time I've been to this rink, the person who is paid to monitor during public sessions is distracted by friends, a boy or girlfriend, phone, or just not aware period. There are mini hockey players going every which direction and flying over the side rails while people who are new, are desperately hanging on to the sides, but all at risk of getting a blade to the face. Teenagers sit on the rails and people in general are skating whatever direction they choose. Being a well-trained figure skater growing up, I really never fall, but even I was mowed down by a little hockey player. Funny? no though people laughed, I was injured at the time and the preoccupied skate guard never even noticed. That occasion and every other time I've attempted to skate at this facility, the staff, kids at the front say, well...this is a training rink..? or, oh yea, that's her boyfriend. She's been told about that, I'll let her know to watch better...? I'm thinking, ..I just told you I was injured because it is utter and complete chaos and the response is basically...oh well. Not even an apology. I was dumbfounded at the response or lack there of. The people that work the counter could absolutely care less... What they need to understand is that, while this is a training rink, it is also a place that offers public skate. That means offering it responsibly so that no one gets seriously hurt!

It really stinks to have a place so close to skate at, but then have to feel anxious with worry about one of your family members being seriously injured because of the lack of attention given to these issues. It's not convenient, but we now drive to Euless to skate and for anyone else having the same issue here, check out the Dr Pepper Center. It truly is a much...

NYTEX Sports Centre – A Terrible Venue for BJJ Tournaments

If you’re an event organizer considering NYTEX for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament… don’t. This venue is absolutely not equipped to handle the demands of large-scale martial arts events, and frankly, it’s disrespectful to the athletes and coaches who train, travel, and pay to compete.

Let’s break it down:

🚫 Restroom Access is a Joke With thousands of competitors and spectators, NYTEX somehow thought it was appropriate to keep only two bathrooms open. The facility has just four total, and even then, access was limited. Long lines wrapped around the venue unacceptable at any event, let alone one where athletes are cutting weight and preparing to perform at a high level.

🚿 No Locker Room Access Competitors weren’t even allowed to use the locker rooms meaning no place to warm up, change, or regroup. For a sport that requires hygiene, preparation, and recovery, this isn’t just inconvenient it’s irresponsible.

🚗 Total Parking Nightmare Parking was chaotic and unorganized. The venue books multiple events simultaneously, including hockey games, so athletes and families were forced to circle endlessly, park blocks away, or risk being late. This kind of planning failure creates unnecessary stress and punishes attendees.

🎤 Logistical Disaster NYTEX isn’t designed or seemingly interested in hosting martial arts tournaments. Their staff appeared indifferent, and the layout does nothing to support the flow of foot traffic, team coordination, or mat visibility. It’s a mismatched venue, plain and simple.

📉 Bottom Line: NYTEX Sports Centre should not host another IBJJF or BJJ event until major improvements are made. The competitors and spectators deserve better. A venue that can’t meet basic facility standards bathrooms, parking, and warm-up space has no business hosting high-level combat...

We had a pretty good time ice skating! We went there to skate for two days in a row. On the first day, we asked for some sharp hockey skates, But they were not sharp. You couldn’t really brake so all we could do was skate in circles. As an experienced skater who didn’t have their skates with them, it was very frustrating. On the rink there were a couple of figure skating classes going on during the public skating hours. They would mark up some lines and curves on the ice for the figure skaters. Since everyone is going in circles, it was pretty dangerous when a figure skater would suddenly weave into your path. They made very unpredictable moves and took up a lot of space. They would also play their slightly annoying routine song on the main speakers. It seems like they shouldn’t be allowed to do these things during public hours. On the second day, it was a Wednesday so we got half off! When we went to get our skates we said that the skates yesterday were dull so could we get some sharp skates. They handed us our skates so we put them on. However one of my skates was very dull. Even when I would skate slowly, it would slip. I asked for another pair and I got a better one. Overall I was very disappointed in the condition of the rental skates. And that the figure skates could have there classes during the public skating hours. Maybe they could rent the whole rink like all of the...