Sports Shorts — July 13, 2018

Dog Jog
The next Family and MWR Sports & Fitness fun run is all about the dogs of our military community, and the humans who love them. On August 25, bring your furry family member to the Rhine Ordnance Barracks Special Event Center.  Registration is open from 8 to 9 a.m., and the run will begin at 9:30 a.m. Dogs must be on a leash and friendly. Registration is $7 for adults, free for children and fur children.  The first 100 registrants receive a free t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for the top finishers in three categories of dog (small, medium, and large) and will receive a dog appropriate prize. This event is stroller friendly. Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 237.

White Water Rafting
Aug. 11, experience the same rapids where the German Olympic kayaking and rafting teams train at the Augsburg Eiskanal. All Seats $89. Price includes transportation, equipment, instruction, 3 raft trips/runs, and 1 swim down the canal. Age restrictions apply.  Ages 10 – 15, a parent must be present in the raft.  Ages 16 to 18, a parent must be on-site. For more information or to register for this trip, please contact Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8167, 485-7182; 06783-6-7182.

Ski Indoors with Outdoor Recreation
On August 31, enjoy some summer fun… in the snow? Join Baumholder Outdoor Recreation to visit the Netherland’s Snow World, indoor ski venue, featuring the largest indoor ski slope in the world, 5 slopes total and 8 lifts including 4 magic carpets and a 6-person chair lift. If your one of those people looking for a challenge, check out their climbing park with 21 different obstacles to choose from. For a thrill, ride the alpine roller coaster. For more information contact Outdoor Recreation, Smith Bks., Bldg. 8167, 485-7182; 06783-6-7182.

Chakra Energy Systems at Pulaski Massage & Yoga Studio
Learn about your chakra energy systems during Pulaski Massage & Yoga Studio’s newest practice. Chakras are energy centers within the body that help regulate all its processes – from organ function to the immune system to emotions. Seven chakras are positioned throughout your body. And each has its own purpose, frequency, color and yoga posture that all work together to create balance for an optimal life. Classes will be held every Tuesday and Wednesday from Oct. 2 through Dec 12. Tuesday classes are 9 to 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday classes are 5:30 to 7 p.m. $10 per class or $80 for 10 classes if registered by Sep. 14 at Outdoor Recreation. For more information, contact Steffanie Paoletti at steffanie.l.currenpaoletti.naf@mail.mil. Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2899, 493-4156; 0631-3406-4156.

Soccer players needed
The FV Olympia Ramstein Soccer Club is looking for male and female players born in 2003/2004. Practice takes place 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday on the artificial turf pitch at Am Hocht 1 in Ramstein village. For more information contact Stefan Denzer at 0157-56306179, Jaron Dengel at 0160-93530161, or Harry Kauf at 0152-25831196.

KMC Ambassadors
KMC Ambassadors is looking for a few good coaches. The KMC Ambassadors is a baseball/softball club that supports the entire Kaisers­lautern Military Community with fall developmental baseball/softball training for kids ages 8 to 18 and in-season travel team opportunities across Europe for kids ages 10 to 16. If you have experience playing or coaching baseball and/or softball at a high level and want to help to shape the youth of our community into competitive ball players, … then we are the program for you. For more information, please contact Jay Smith or Stephanie LeClair at KMCAmbassadors@gmail.com or find us on Facebook under KMC Ambassadors.

Volleyball coaches needed
The VBC Kaiserslautern volleyball club is looking for coaches, and assistant coaches, for their men’s, women’s and youth volleyball teams. If you have or want volleyball coaching experience, and have an interest in volunteering in your German community, we are looking for you. For more information, please contact Sidi Staats at 0176-9674-8380 or sidistaats@aol.com and visit our website at www.vbc-kl.de.

Outdoor Tennis
SKIESUnlimited offers tennis lessons for youth from May to Sept. at the Outdoor Tennis Courts on Vogelweh Armstrong’s Courts. Professional Tennis Coach, Adel Ismail, teaches tennis to beginners through advanced level players to improve every aspect of the game: tennis strokes, strategies, top-spin, improving your serve, forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, singles and doubles strategies. Open to ages 6-18. Class types group or private. Guaranteed to improve your child or youth’s game. Open to all branches of service. For more information, contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Classes
SKIESUnlimited offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in two different levels: Little Grapplers, ages 5 to 7; and Bully Busters, 8 to 13. Little Grapplers teaches basic self-defense techniques while instilling the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu foundational principles of leverage and control. Bully Busters focuses on a set curriculum of non-violent, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu based, self-defense techniques that teach children to “neutralize and negotiate” with bullies. No experience required and you can count on seeing a visible increase in your child’s confidence within a few short weeks. Open to all branches of service. For more information or to register, please contact Parent Central Services, Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 162, 541-9066; 0611-143-541-9065/9066/9067.

WELLBEATS™ programs are now available at all USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness Centers
WELLBEATS™, formerly known as Fitness On Request, provides a safe place for newcomers to learn and master the fundamentals of dozens of classes, to include: yoga, Pilates, step, dance, cycling, kickboxing, strength training, pre-/post-natal and more. Classes are 35 to 50 minutes in length. Cost: Free! Classes may be reserved for Soldier PT Mon to Fri, 6 to 7:30 a.m. Locations: Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Landstuhl, Miesau, Sembach and Kleber Fitness Centers. For more information, visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com or contact your local USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Fitness Center.

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, please contact 486-8375; 06371-86-8375.

Massage Therapy Available
Massage therapy is available at Sembach and Landstuhl Fitness Centers, and at the Massage and Yoga Studio on Pulaski Barracks. Types of massages include: Deep Tissue, Swedish, Sports, Prenatal and Shiatsu. 1 hour: $55; ½ hour: $40. Gift certificates are available. To schedule an appointment, please call: Sembach Fitness Center, 496-7530 or 06302-67-7530; Landstuhl Fitness Center, 486-7172 or 06371-86-7172; or Pulaski Massage and Yoga Studio, 493-4156 or 0631-3406-4156.

Personal Trainers Available
Visit with a personal trainer today. Trainers are available at ROB Fitness Center (Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Bldg. 172), Landstuhl Fitness Center (Wilson Barracks, Bldg. 3720) and Kleber Fitness Center (Kleber Kaserne, Bldg. 3235). For more information, call 493-2086; 0631-3406-2086 or visit kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Parent Exercise Room at Landstuhl Fitness Center
The Landstuhl Fitness Center offers an exercise room for parents that features the latest in cardio equipment and a play area for your little ones to safely play or watch movies while you work out. Open: Mon to Fri, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat to Sun, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Holidays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Landstuhl Fitness Center, Wilson Barracks, Bldg. 3720. For more information, call 486-7172; 06371-86-7172.

Parent Exercise Room at Sembach Fitness Center
The Sembach Fitness Center offers an exercise room for parents that features the latest in cardio equipment and a play area for your little ones to safely play or watch movies while you work out. Open: Mon to Fri, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat to Sun, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Holidays: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sembach Kaserne, Bldg. 105. For more information, call 496-7530; 06302-67-7530.

Disc Golf at Pulaski Park
Get your game on! Outdoor Recreation 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, Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905, 493-4117; 0631-3406-4117.