Sports Briefs
Army Strong wrestling
The Fort Bliss Army Strong Freestyle and Greco Wrestling Team is looking for Fort Bliss active-duty military, family members in high school and DoD civilians to be part of the installation’s team competing against other city teams. Practices are Monday and Wednesday. For more information, call 276-4516 or 568-4508.
Army Ten-Miler pre-qualifier
MWR Sports will host the pre-qualifier run for the Army Ten-Miler beginning at 5 a.m. Thursday at Biggs Gym. The race will start at 6 a.m. This event is open to all participants and various age groups will be awarded medals for both male and female. This race is to identify possible runners and to coordinate training for the team who will represent Fort Bliss at the Army Ten-Miler, to be held Aug. 15 in Washington, D.C. For more information, call 568-5995 or e-mail joseph.fedak@us.army. mil.
Softball league
Softball leagues will begin the week of May 27. The pre-season clinic will take place at 6 p.m. May 21 at the Omar Bradley Softball Complex. Teams interested in playing should have their letters of intent to their sports coordinators no later than May 21. The league is open to unit teams consisting of active-duty Soldiers assigned to Fort Bliss. For more information, call 568-5995 or e-mail joseph.fedak@ us.army.mil.
Replica pool
Replica Aquatic Center hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Open swim is available daily from 1 p.m. until closing. The pool offers a variety of swim classes as well as private sessions. Patrons, including active duty, family members, DA civilians and NAF employees, may swim and participate in water aerobics for free. Guests are $2 per person. For more information, call 568-7431.
Free tai chi and yoga
Army Community Service offers free tai chi and yoga classes. Yoga meets every Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. Tai chi meets Fridays from 11:40 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. at Stout Gym in the aerobics room. For more information, call 568-1132.
Free aerobics
There is no longer a fee to participate in any of the classes offered at Stout Gym. Classes start from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and include spinning, yoga, step, kick-boxing and more. For information, call 568-3826 or visit www.blissmwr.com.
Tango Tower
Try your climbing skills on the 50-foot climbing walls, brave the Cargo Net or test your limits on the Bead Climb. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday; climbing fee is $10. For more information, call 568-8087.
Tennis lessons
Tennis lessons for adults are now available every Monday for beginners and Wednesday for intermediate from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Bliss Tennis Club & Fitness Zone. Cost is $8 per session or $35 for five sessions. For more information, call 569-5448.
Sports officials needed
The Fort Bliss Officials Association is looking for individuals who are interested in becoming sports officials for various sports. Training is provided and games will be played at Fort Bliss sports facilities Monday through Friday evenings. For more information, visit the Fort Bliss Bowling Center meeting room from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, or call 751-2861 or 525-8195.