Phoenix Multisport

Phoenix is amazing. Love this place.

Phoenix Multisport = Awesome!
I’ve never written a Unilocal review, and it’s very likely I never will again — That’s how awesome Phoenix is… And I want everyone to know about it.
The focus of Phoenix is to provide a safe environment for people in recovery to enjoy various activities such as CrossFit, yoga, rock climbing, hiking, boxing etc. (and all the events are free to anyone with 48 hrs of sobriety). But, my experience with Phoenix is that it provides so much more than just that. It motivates me to be better, and when I get stuck in a rut, really truly — I feel better after a visit. I can’t exactly describe what makes it so «inspiring», it just is. It’s quite possibly a side effect of an awesome workout plus being surrounded by awesome people. I can honestly say, through Phoenix I’ve met some of the best group of people. Ever! In all seriousness, come check it out — I did, now I’m ‘hooked’…

Phoenix Multisport changed my life. I know that’s a bold statement, but it couldn’t be more true. The word I like to use to describe Phoenix is «magical». This awesome organization provides activities such as CrossFit, boxing, yoga, climbing, biking, etc. to people in recovery from addiction and/​or those who choose to live a sober life. The instructors are great and the best thing about Phoenix is the community. Everyone is welcoming, encouraging, and supportive. Check them out! All events are free to anyone with 48 hours of sobriety.

Yesterday, I jogged to Phoenix Multisport to work out. I hadn’t been there in a while and I am about to celebrate 7 months of sobriety so I was excited to celebrate my sobriety and the beautiful day with a jog and a good workout. I was jogging in my usual warm weather attire (sports bra and running shorts). When I arrived, I didn’t see the clipboard that was usually on the desk to sign in but I didn’t say anything because I had worked out there many times before and had even recently attended a volunteer orientation, so I figured someone would recognize me and then I would mention that the clipboard wasn’t there. I saw a man in the office but he looked busy so I didn’t bother him. I was about to begin utilizing a punching bag when I was rudely asked to leave by the male staff member who exited the office. According to him (he did not introduce himself, but had tattoos on his forearm and appeared to be under the influence of drugs and/​or alcohol), the gym was not open and he asked me to come back in an hour. He said I needed to «cover up and show respect for where people are coming from» before returning. I left, then returned a moment later to request a copy of the policy stating that there is a dress code and that what I was wearing was inappropriate. I reviewed the document he gave me, and commented that nowhere in said policy is a dress code mandated. I told him that he could have chosen his words much more carefully and that I felt very disrespected and discriminated against and that, if the gym was in fact closed, the door should not have been unlocked. I suggested to this man that Phoenix revise their policy. I feel that I was discriminated against. As aforementioned, I attended an orientation for volunteer work at Phoenix. I was never contacted for a volunteer opportunity but I spoke with a volunteer coordinator over the phone recently and was told that I would be contacted in the event that there is a need for a substitute Yoga Instructor (I am a certified Yoga Instructor and expressed interest in offering my instruction for Yoga classes at Phoenix as a volunteer as well as volunteering in any way needed). Needless to say, I am no longer interested in offering my volunteer services at Phoenix Multisport. This organization needs to revise its policy to reflect what staff members consider «respectful» attire and/​or dress code before they end up with a lawsuit on their hands. I considered contacting my attorney after this incident, but decided not to because I do feel that Phoenix Multisport offers an outlet for people who are on a sincere journey of sobriety. I must reiterate that the male staff member who rudely told me to leave appeared to be under the influence of drugs and/​or alcohol. Perhaps more stringent discretion needs to be practiced in hiring and maintaining staff at Phoenix Multisport. This is a nonprofit organization and offers an outlet for people who are in recovery who may not be able to afford a gym membership and/​or feel comfortable working out in a non-​sober community, so I will not pursue this experience of discrimination with my attorney, but people need to know that the staff at Phoenix Multisport are rude, judgmental and will even possibly turn you away if they don’t like your appearance. Beware. I wish it were possible to post the photo of the policy that the man handed me. I also posted this review on my facebook page and it was deleted (not by me). Very, very creepy.

Completely and totally awesome. A place for people in recovery to come and participate in different activities like crossfit, yoga, circuit training, boxing, lifting, etc. Amazing facility and energy. Definitely a great place to come if you’re sober!