Q: Several aerobic classes offered at the Ramstein Southside Fitness and Sports Center have been canceled. Specifically, the 3:30 p.m. classes were cut even though each and every class I have attended at this time are full. Why is the base cutting services that we are using?
A: We regret your favorite aerobic classes were canceled, but this was unavoidable due to reductions in our overall funding. The leadership looked at the programs we offer, participation rates across those programs and available funding before recommending what classes and offerings were to be canceled.
It is important to note that the Ramstein Southside Fitness and Sports Center offers a total of 33 classes – well above the Air Force standard of 15 classes. Our fitness staff schedules the times and types of classes that focus on providing the most benefit and attracting the most participants.
However, more to your point, our fitness and sports center staff will conduct a survey to see if there is sufficient demand for a class at 3:30 p.m. If we find there is a demand and participants are willing to pay for the class, our fitness center staff will be glad to explore adding this aerobic class back to the schedule of offerings.
The Commander’s Action Line gives KMC members a direct link to wing leadership.
The action line is a way for KMC members to ask a question or express a concern on the policies and procedures of the base, as well as discuss safety and security issues. To submit an action line, e-mail editor@kaiserslauternamerican.com with “Action Line” as the subject.
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Q: Several aerobic classes offered at the Ramstein Southside Fitness and Sports Center have been canceled. Specifically, the 3:30 p.m. classes were cut even though each and every class I have attended at this time are full. Why is the base cutting services that we are using?
A: We regret your favorite aerobic classes were canceled, but this was unavoidable due to reductions in our overall funding. The leadership looked at the programs we offer, participation rates across those programs and available funding before recommending what classes and offerings were to be canceled.
It is important to note that the Ramstein Southside Fitness and Sports Center offers a total of 33 classes – well above the Air Force standard of 15 classes. Our fitness staff schedules the times and types of classes that focus on providing the most benefit and attracting the most participants.
However, more to your point, our fitness and sports center staff will conduct a survey to see if there is sufficient demand for a class at 3:30 p.m. If we find there is a demand and participants are willing to pay for the class, our fitness center staff will be glad to explore adding this aerobic class back to the schedule of offerings.
The Commander’s Action Line gives KMC members a direct link to wing leadership.
The action line is a way for KMC members to ask a question or express a concern on the policies and procedures of the base, as well as discuss safety and security issues. To submit an action line, e-mail editor@kaiserslauternamerican.com with “Action Line” as the subject.