Sports Shorts – Oct. 9, 2015

Superhero 5K run/walk

Join Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Army Substance Abuse Program for this year’s Red Ribbon Run Superhero 5K Oct. 17. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the United States. Registration is free and will be held the day of the event from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Sembach Fitness Center. The run begins at 11:30 a.m. After the run, there will be costume contest, dance demos, prizes, food, drinks and more. Awards will be given to the first, second and third place winners of the adult and child costume contests. Open to community members of all ages. Dogs are welcome on a leash and the course is stroller friendly. For more information, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Flag football championships

Cheer on your favorite team at the Unit Level Flag Football Championships at 6 p.m. Tuesday to Oct. 16 at the KAD Field near Daenner Kaserne. The top six teams from this year’s season will face off in a double-elimination style tournament. Awards will be presented to the first, second and third place teams. The first and second place teams will advance to the Installation Management Command tournament. For more information, contact Rhine Ordnance Barracks Fitness Center at 493-2088 or 0631-3406-2088.

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, call 486-8375 or 06371-86-8375.

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.

Wrestling officials needed

The Department of Defense Dependents Schools’ wrestling season will soon begin and there is a serious shortage of officials to support the upcoming season. Anybody with officiating experience and interested in becoming a wrestling referee, contact Cesar Alvarez at 480-1799 or Brian Augsburger at 480-6172.

Ohmbachsee half marathon

The 7th annual Ohmbachsee half marathon will be held Oct. 18 at the Turnhalle, Feld Strasse 9, 66904 Bruecken. Check-in and bib pickup are at 8 a.m. The race will begin at 10 a.m. and end around 1 p.m. The cost for adults is €10 and €8 for students. Payment is due Oct. 18 at the time of check-in. To register, visit www.lg-ohmbachsee.de. For more information, contact Lou at 0170-2987120.

Turkey Bowl flag footbal

A Turkey Bowl Flag Football Tournament will take place at 9 a.m. Nov. 21 at the Kaiserslautern High School football field. The deadline to sign up is Nov. 18. For details and to sign up, call the Vogelweh Fitness Center at 489-7329 or 06371-536-7329.