Marketfair shopping center is welcoming Kids In Sports to its retail, dining and cinema destination, which is located at 1916 Skibo Rd. The specialized educational franchise that teaches children ages 12 months to 12 years sports fundamentals in a safe, fun, friendly and supportive environment, is confirmed to open it’s first North Carolina location in the Fayetteville shopping plaza in the fall of 2016.

Kids In Sports aims to make a difference in local communities and future generations by helping youth develop skills that lead to long-term success in life. The company offers multi-sport or sport-specific classes in baseball, basketball, football, floor hockey, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball and more, as well as a preschool and after school programs. All classes are designed to offer a combined learning experience that engages the child's mind as well as their bodies. During summer and holiday breaks throughout the year, Kids In Sports also hosts weekly camps, parties and picnics.

"We are ecstatic that North Carolina’s first Kids In Sports location will be opening at Marketfair shopping center,” said Sonji Clyburn, franchise owner of the local Kids In Sports. “As an Army veteran and Fayetteville native, it’s an honor to bring this educational youth sports program to the community and serve as a building block for young athletes by coaching them on sportsmanship, teamwork, respect and communication. Founders Michael Strutt and Kenneth Colon are extremely passionate about this new location, and we all can’t wait to share our fun and innovative concept with kids in the area.”

This new shopping center addition joins anchors Carmike Cinemas, Gander Mountain and H.H. Gregg, as well as Planet Fitness, Mikoto Japanese Express, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, Rocket Fizz Soda Pop & Candy Shop, Lumber Liquidators, Pioneer Services and The Air Force Recruiting.

“We’re proud to help introduce such a positive youth-oriented program to the Fayetteville community, said Dusty Wiederhold, founding principal at WSB Retail Partners. “Kids In Sports is a perfect addition to the centrally-located lifestyle destination and we are extremely excited to welcome them to the Marketfair shopping center family.”

Grant-Murray Real Estate, a Fayetteville-based full-service commercial real estate firm, represented the shopping center on the new tenant transaction. Remaining available spaces range from 2,000 to 7,000 square feet. For additional leasing information, visit www.shopmarketfair.com, and to stay up-to-date on the latest Marketfair news visit facebook.com/shopmarketfair.

About Marketfair

Marketfair is a newly redeveloped, open-air retail and entertainment destination in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Conveniently located in the heart of the Skibo Road retail corridor between Campground and Morganton Roads, the shopping center is anchored by Carmike Cinemas, Gander Mountain and H.H. Gregg. Marketfair is owned by an entity managed by Westport Capital Partners LLC. For additional leasing information, contact Patrick Murray at patrick@grantmurrayre.com. For more information on Marketfair, visit www.shopmarketfair.com and facebook.com/shopmarketfair.

About Westport Capital Partners LLC

Westport Capital Partners LLC is a real estate investment firm specializing in the opportunistic, distressed and core plus real estate arenas. Westport provides domestic and international investment opportunities to institutional and private clients. Through its various funds, the firm invests in a wide variety of distressed, opportunistic and core plus real estate assets. The firm has offices in Wilton, Connecticut, Los Angeles, California, Bozeman, Montana and London. For more information regarding Westport Capital Partners LLC, please visit www.westportcp.com.