Sports Center — Local services in Morehead City

Took a tour of the Sports Center as a visitor with a renewing member. This place is an extreme value for what you are paying for it!

Back home I pay for 2 people to access a local gym (free weights, cardio, group classes) about 75% of what my dad paid for 3 adults and 3 kids here. For all that you're getting, they are not asking a lot.

There is a very wide range of activities and amenities available here: indoor pool outdoor pool (in season) cardio room 3 free weight rooms racquetball courts basketball courts protein bar And I may have missed others I didn't notice.

The interior is a little dated, as are some of the machines and benches, but all of the equipment seemed well maintained, with no evidence of abuse by members, and there is a more than adequate range of machines and free weight benches and racks, etc. available.

The front desk staff were upbeat and seemed very eager to help us. They were smiling and very pleasant to interact with, even though they were very busy.

I would prefer a 24-hour access option, but they are open early so this is not a deal breaker for me.

It definitely felt like I was stepping back in time when I walked in here, but that is not meant in a negative way. So many places just focus on one or two activities for their members. It was really nice to see pools and racquetball courts in a gym again! More places should consider these options.

I don't think you can go wrong here, and I have not heard any complaints from my family that live in the area and come here to work out or...

Overall, SC is the place in Morehead City to reach your fitness goals. Has a vast majority of equipment and amenities for any type of athlete. It is family friendly and the staff is great.

My only wish is that they would stay open an hour or two later, at least for premier access members(24/7). There seems to be a decent amount of people that work out from 9pm to 11pm. I work out after my evening shifts, which usually is about 9 o’clock. So I have to pay for the premier access as it is. And frankly, I feel like I’m paying more for less. I’d like to be able to use some of the amenities (sauna/steam room, & pool/spa) but unfortunately my schedule cannot make that happen.

Regardless, I still pay because of the array of equipment that can help reach my fitness goals and I refuse to give money to fitness franchises close-by with not nearly the...

For years I would drive past this gym and just think "look at all those cars! that place is too crowded for me!" Wow, was I wrong! I found a great trainer and joined The Sports Center in October. I now know there is a lot of cars in the parking lot because it is a GREAT place! Lots of classes, equipment, weight training rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, etc., it's a huge place! I have never had to wait to use a piece of cardio equipment. It is a family type facility, I love that there are people of all ages committed to improving their health. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. After years of bad experiences at other gyms, and saying I would never join another one, I have found a place where I will stay a member for a very, very long time! It's becoming a second-home and I am seeing results! I LOVE The...