Sports Briefs
Border Rumble boxing
MWR Sports is hosting “The Border Rumble” boxing event 6 p.m. Friday at Stout Gym. Active Duty military with five or less amateur fights can participate in both male and female categories. Participants must meet all requirements of a current physical, pre-fight physical, sworn statement of 5 or less amateur fights signed by commanding officer. Individuals with more the five amateur fights would have to fight in the Golden Glove Division. For information on weight classes, registration process or to enter, contact Joe Fedak at 568-5995 or by e-mail, joseph.fedak@ us.army.mil.
Intramural Bowling League
Fort Bliss’s Intramural Bowling League will kick off Monday. It will take place at the Fort Bliss Bowling Center, and consist of a 14 week season with Championships to follow. This will be a Commander Cup Competition, so teams must consist of Active Duty Military assigned to Fort Bliss. Team members must be from the same unit or brigade, if not enough bowlers available from the unit. Each team should consist of 5 bowlers per night and limited to 10 bowlers per team. Teams can sign up prior to or on the night of Jan. 28. Bowling days will be determined on a first come first serve bases. Teams should take a letter of intent to participate, consisting of their contact information and team captain to the bowling center on or before Jan. 28. POC at the Bowling Center will be Javier Matamoros, 568-6272 or MWR-Sports- Joe Fedak, 568-5995.
Basketball tournament
Stout Gym will offer the Fort Bliss 12th annual Black History Month Basketball Tournament Feb. 15 to 17 at Stout Gym. The tournament is open to men’s military and civilian teams. Entry Fee will be $200 per team for civilian and non-Fort Bliss teams and $150 per team for military Fort Bliss only. Roasters are limited to 12 players per team with one non-playing coach. Entry deadline is Feb. 8. For more information contact Joe Fedak at 568-5995 or Nate LaCour at 568-5198.
Racquetball Post Championships
The Fort Bliss 2008 Racquetball Post Championships will begin the week of Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. at Stout Gym. Participants must be Active Duty military assigned to Fort Bliss since it is a Commander’s Cup Event. There will be no divisions but competition will consist of three age groups for men and women: 34 and under, 35-39 and 40 and Over. Entries must be submitted to either a sports coordinator or Joe Fedak and the deadline will be Feb. 7 and brackets will be posted Feb.11 by noon. For more information, contact Joe Fedak at 568-5995.
Combatives tournament
MWR-Sports is hosting a winter combatives tournament, 9 a.m. Feb. 14. Entries and liability form must be completed by weigh-ins, 6 a.m. Feb. 13 at Stout Gym. Competition is open to male and female Active Duty military personnel. Medals will be awarded to the top four competitors in each weight class. Competitors compete in their respective weight class: 125 and under, 126-140, 141-155, 156-170, 171-180, 181-205, 206 and over. For more information, contact Joe Fedak at 568-5995.
Water aerobics
The Replica Aquatic Center is offering Water Aerobics classes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5 to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8 to 9 a.m. Cost $3 per lesson or $25 per month. For more information, call 568-7431.
Free aerobics
Aerobics and spinning classes are now free. There is no longer a fee to participate in any of the classes offered at Stout Gym. Classes start at 6 a.m. thru 8:30p.m. and include Spinning, Yoga, Step, Kick-Boxing, and so much more. For more information, call 568-3826 or for a list of times and classes visit www.blissmwr.com.
Tennis lessons
Tennis lessons for adults are now available every Monday for beginners and Wednesday for intermediate from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Fort Bliss Tennis Club & Fitness Zone. Cost is $8 per session or $35 for 5 sessions. For more information, call 569-5448.