Sports Shorts – April 1, 2016

Women’s soccer players needed

The FV Olympia Ramstein women’s soccer team is looking for players age 16 and older. Practice is held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the FV Olympia Ramstein soccer field at Am Hocht, across from the Esso station in Ramstein village. Come by and join the team for practice, or for more information, email sandri82@gmx.net.

Student sports

Annual health screening physicals are required for students who wish to participate in sports. The 86th Medical Group will conduct sports physicals by appointment only Saturday for youth ages 6 to 18 years old enrolled at the Ramstein Clinic. The physicals will be performed from 8 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. at the Ramstein Clinic, Bldg. 2114, and are valid for one year. If your child has had a recent well visit within the past year they do not require an additional sports physical appointment in order to complete the sports physical forms.

Appointments can be made by calling 479-CARE (2273) or 06371-46-2273. The MDG will provide all necessary paperwork for this examination. Families need to arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment to complete paperwork and the necessary pre-examination testing. If a child wears glasses, bring them to the appointment. Have your children wear comfortable clothing, such as a tee shirt and a pair of shorts.

In addition, the 86th Dental Squadron will be providing a walk-in mouth guard clinic for children, teens and young adults. Impressions will need to be tolerated for custom mouth guards, and boil-and-bite mouth guards will be available for smaller children. This is a benefit for children involved in contact sports.

Running of the Fools

Join U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Sports and Fitness for the Running of the Fools 5K-ish Run/Walk at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Not knowing the exact distance is all part of the fun! The run will be more than 5 kilometers, but less than 8 kilometers. In addition, you may get wet. Registration will be held from 8 to 9 a.m. on the day of the event from at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Special Events Center, Bldg. 237. Cost: $7. The first 150 to register will receive a free T-shirt. Wear your craziest hat for a chance to win a foolish prize. For more information, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Children’s ZUMBA

The Army Community Service Exceptional Family Member Program invites you to attend a kid-friendly ZUMBA event at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Vogelweh Community Center. Open to children, ages 1 to 5 years old, and their parents. Parents, come in appropriate workout attire to ZUMBA with your children. No registration required. For more information, contact ACS EFMP at 493-4094 or 0631-3406-4094.

Unit Level Volleyball Championships

Cheer on your favorite team at the Unit Level Volleyball Championships April 18 to 21 at Sembach Fitness Center, Bldg. 105. Games will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. daily, with the Championship game beginning at 6 p.m. April 14. The top six teams from the 2016 season will participate. Awards will be presented to first-, second- and third-place teams, first and second individual, and the MVP. The first- and second-place teams will advance to the Installation Management Command Europe Tournament. Free entry for spectators.

Powerlifting clinic and invitational

Are you interested in becoming a certified powerlifting official? Installation Management Command Europe is hosting a free officials’ clinic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4 to 6 at the Sembach Religious Support Office, Bldg. 118. This clinic is open to ID cardholders ages 18 and older. A powerlifting invitational will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 7 at Sembach Fitness Center, Bldg. 105, so the officials can practice what they have learned. If you are interested in joining the clinic or would like to participate in the powerlifting invitational, contact Sarah Galon at 544-9547, 0611-143-544-9547 or sarah.a.galon.naf@mail.mil.

Spring soccer camps

Make this spring break one to remember by signing your children up for the SKIESUnlimited Soccer camp, held April 11 to 15. The camp is open to youth ages 3 to 18 years old with varying times for different age groups and skill levels. All classes will be held in Landstuhl and are taught by professional soccer coaches. 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.

Parent exercise room

The Landstuhl and Sembach fitness centers each bring you an exercise room for parents that features the latest in cardio equipment and offers a play area for your little ones to safely play or watch movies while you workout. The exercise rooms are both open from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and holidays. For more information, contact the Landstuhl Fitness Center, Bldg. 3720, at 486-7172 or 06371-86-7172; or the Sembach Fitness Center, Bldg. 105, at 496-7530 or 06302-67-7530.

Gymnastics classes

SKIESUnlimited offers gymnastics classes for toddlers, children and youth. 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.

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.

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.

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 first Wednesday of every month. For more information, contact 493-4156, 0631-3406-4156 or visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes

SKIESUnlimited now offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in three different levels: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Juniors, ages 3 to 4 years old; Little Grapplers, ages 5 to 17 years old; and Bully Busters, ages 8 to 13 years old. Each level teaches basic non-violent self-defense techniques while instilling the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu foundational principles of leverage and control. Open to all branches of service. For more information or to register, 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.