Sports Shorts – Jan. 15, 2016

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz volleyball

Bump! Set! Spike! The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz men’s and women’s community volleyball teams are looking for experienced players to compete in the 2016 U.S. Forces Europe volleyball season. Players must be 18 years or older and out of high school. If interested, please contact Wilford “Lefty” Byrd at Lefty.Byrd@us.army.mil, Lefty.Byrd@gmail.com or 0160-6666102; or Ariana Suerodelgado at ariana.suerodelgado@dla.mil, asuerodelgado@yahoo.com or 0151-54059343.

YogaFit training

Are you interested in becoming a certified yoga instructor or furthering your YogaFit certification? YogaFit will host three different training courses at the Sembach Fitness Center in January: Level 1, today to Saturday; Level 2, Sunday to Monday; Yoga Therapy, Thursday to Jan. 24. Level 1 and Level 2 cost: early bird sign-up, $399; regular sign-up, $429; late sign-up, $459. Yoga Therapy cost: early bird sign-up, $700; regular sign-up, $750; late sign-up, $800. The deadline for early bird sign-up is one month prior to the scheduled training. Save an additional $50 per class when you enter the code “WARRIOR14” during online checkout. For more information and to register, contact info@yogafit.com.

3-on-3 basketball tournament

Gather a team and sign up today to play some competitive 3-on-3 basketball. The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held on Jan. 23 at Kleber Fitness Center, Bldg. 3235. Games begin at 10 a.m. Open to military ID cardholders, ages 18 and older. Cost: $7 per team; teams are limited to 4 players maximum. Space is limited to the first 18 teams to register. For more information or to register, contact the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Fitness Center at 493-2087 or 0631-3406-2087.

Volleyball clinic and tournament

Are you interested in becoming a certified volleyball official? Installation Management Command Europe will host a free officials’ clinic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 26 to 29 at the chapel on Sembach Kaserne, Bldg. 118. Participants will learn the rules and regulations of volleyball, the step-by-step processes of the game and the skills needed to become an official. Open to ID cardholders, ages 18 and older. Registration required. To register for the free clinic, contact Mr. Tony Lee by phone at 475-7576 or 09641-83-7576 or via email at tony.lee2.naf@mail.mil. Following the clinic, a practicum tournament will be held at 9 a.m. Jan. 30 at Sembach Fitness Center, Bldg. 105. This free tournament is open to the first six teams to sign up. Sign-up begins at 8 a.m. the morning of the tournament.

Sweetheart Challenge 5K Run/Walk

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Sweetheart Challenge 5K Run/Walk at 10 a.m. Feb. 13. Sign up individually or as partners. Your “sweetheart” may be anyone you like – spouse, significant other, friend, family member, etc. There will be two obstacles that must be completed as a couple in order to win the “partner prize.” Registration will be held from 8 to 9:30 a.m. On the day of the event at the Special Events Center on Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 237. Cost: $5. The first 100 participants to register will receive a t-shirt. For more information, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Combatives Invitational

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Sports and Fitness will host a Combatives Invitational at 10 a.m. Feb. 27 at Kleber Fitness Center. Registration and weigh-in will be from 8 to 9:15 a.m and a coaches meeting from 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Open to all active duty service members (male and female), ages 18 and older. Trophies will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place in each category and overall. Free for participants; $5 spectator fee for ages 12 and older. For more information, contact Coleman Swinton at Rhine Ordnance Barracks Fitness Center at 493-2087 or 0631-3406-2087; or e-mail coleman.o.swinton.naf@mail.mil.

Chakra Yoga

Practice the Chakra Yoga flow at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Massage & Yoga Studio on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2899. This new yoga sequence is catered around the seven chakras. A special introductory class is held on the 1st Wednesday of every month. For more information, contact 493-4156, 0631-3406-4156 or visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Youth indoor soccer clinics

SKIESUnlimited offers winter indoor soccer clinics for youth at the indoor soccer arena inside the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Special Events Center, Bldg. 237. The licensed coaching staff is made up of current German team coaches and former professional, first-division soccer players. Open to all skill levels, ages 3 to 17 years old. Youth will develop basic and fundamental soccer skills as well as tactics, formations and more. With regular training and practices of specific techniques, coaches will guide children along fun-filled, yet challenging drills and scrimmages. This instills good sportsmanship and team spirit, a high personal fitness level and a passion to reach their best soccer potential while building confidence in soccer movements. Parents will receive information and feedback on their child’s progress, talent, and areas needing improvement. Open to all branches of service. For more information, contact Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943; or Parent Central Services on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, at 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/4122.

Youth sports coaches needed

Are you interested in coaching? Youth Sports is currently seeking coaches for various youth sports. For more information or to get involved, contact 486-8375 or 06371-86-8375.

Karate Tech classes

Check out SKIESUnlimited Karate Tech and Karate Tech Plus classes. Karate Tech is the modern fusion of six traditional martial arts all in one. It provides a complete system of personal defense for youth ages 5 to 18 years old. Participants will learn confidence, body balance, perseverance, patience, self-mastery sparring and forms. Beginner, Beginner/Intermediate, and Karate Tech Plus levels are offered at various times for various prices. Open to all branches of service. For more information, visit Webtrac or contact Parent Central Services on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898, at 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/4122; or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943; or 06371-86-8943.

Recreational Soccer Sundays

Meet new people, get in shape and play soccer from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at Miesau Army Depot soccer field or Pulaski Barracks soccer field. Open to U.S. ID Cardholders, Department of Defense Civilians, and retirees ages 16 and up. For more information and current location, contact Robert Michels at 486-8939, 06371-86-8939 or robert.j.michels2.civ@mail.mil.

Disc Golf at Pulaski Park

Outdoor Recreation now offers Disc Golf at Pulaski Park. Grab a team, pick up a Frisbee and take advantage of this interactive flying disc game that requires precision and accuracy. The brand-new Disc Golf course at Pulaski Park is open for public use. Frisbees may be rented from Outdoor Recreation, or you may bring your own. For more information, contact Outdoor Recreation on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905, at 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117.

Youth cheer and tumbling classes

SKIESUnlimited offers cheer and tumbling classes for youth, ages 6 to 18 years old. Classes help to improve strength, flexibility, jumps and tumbling. Classes are offered on a monthly basis at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Special Events Center, Bldg. 237. Open to all branches of service. For class offerings, times and prices, contact Parent Central Services on Pulaski Barracks., Bldg. 2898, at 493-4516/4122 or 0631-3406-4516/412; or Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation One Stop shop in Landstuhl, Bldg. 3810, at 486-8943 or 06371-86-8943.

Wii Sports and Wii Fit

The ROB Fitness Center is offering Wii Sports and Wii Fit for free. Shake up your fitness routine with some Wii and experience a whole new level of exercise and fun. For more information, contact the fitness center at 493-2241 or 0631-3406-2241.