Sports Briefs
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 championship
The Fort Bliss 2008 Racquetball post championship 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 Thursday 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.
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. Group rates are available. 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 - 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.
Hunting oryx
Feb. 6 is the deadline to apply for hunting oryx on the New Mexico portion of Fort Bliss.
Applying for 2008 – 2009 Fort Bliss/McGregor Range Hunts in New Mexico.
1) Online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us with a credit card
2) Mail Form 2008, with a check or money order for the appropriate license fee amount. For more information, view www.wildlife.state.nm.us/ publications/documents/rib/2008/BG2008/index.html or visit www. wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation/ hunting/index.htm. Form 2008 can be obtained from the Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club. Applications must be postmarked by Feb. 6. For more information, contact the Environmental Division of DPW, Brian Locke at brian.a.locke@ us.army.mil, 568-3016, or David Black at david.black5@us.army.mil, 568-7490.