In a significant development for the local sports community, a new youth athletic training facility named All In Athletics has opened in Glenmont, Bethlehem. This facility aims to provide a welcoming space for both children and adults to engage in various sports and recreational activities.
All In Athletics occupies a portion of a former Staples store, boasting an impressive 3,000 square feet of turf and an additional 3,000 square feet of court space. This versatile layout allows for a wide array of sports, including basketball, volleyball, pickleball, soccer, baseball, softball, and flag football. The facility is designed to cater to the diverse athletic interests of the community.
Jessica Fuller, one of the co-owners, expressed her vision for the facility, emphasizing the desire to create a communal hub for families in Bethlehem. "We’re all Bethlehem families and we love the Bethlehem community," Fuller stated. Her involvement in local youth sports, particularly with her son playing basketball and her daughter participating in softball, has fueled her passion for establishing a space where children can thrive in sports.
Fuller, along with her business partners, recognized the need for a dedicated venue where kids could be active and socialize away from screens. "We just really wanted a place where the community could come together," she added. The facility not only offers a venue for physical activity but also aims to foster connections among parents and young athletes.
All In Athletics provides a variety of services, including team rentals, kids' camps, and private events such as birthday parties. The facility also offers lessons and clinics led by experienced coaching staff. While anyone can reserve the facility, membership options are available for frequent visitors, with monthly fees ranging from $82 to $210. Membership benefits include discounts, guest passes, and priority booking options.
Fuller outlined the facility's ambitious plans, stating, "We’re looking to basically have a different sport in the facility, different age group in the facility, every hour of every day." This approach aims to maximize the use of the space and cater to a broad audience.
In addition to sports, All In Athletics will offer food and drink options, featuring classic stadium fare such as pizza and soft pretzels. Once the liquor license is finalized, they plan to serve alcoholic beverages, making it a family-friendly venue that caters to adults as well.
The facility kicked off its operations with a summer camp that began on August 10, and is currently in a limited opening phase. Fuller mentioned that expanded hours and programs are expected to roll out by mid-September, with an official grand opening event planned for the end of that month. All In Athletics is poised to become a vital part of the Glenmont community, promoting active lifestyles and sportsmanship among youth and families.
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