Sports Shorts – May 27, 2016

Memorial ruck march

The Ramstein Chief’s Group will host the first-ever Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Airey Memorial Ruck March/Run at 8:30 a.m. today at Southside Fitness Center on Ramstein. The event is an opportunity to honor the first chief master sergeant of the Air Force and also test ones endurance. Teams of four and individuals can sign up for the 25 lbs 10K ruck march or the 10K or 5K running and walking events. The event costs $20 per individual or $60 per team if registered by Monday. All registered participants will receive a T-Shirt. Proceeds will be donated to the Air Force Enlisted Village.

Tackle football registration

Registration for the fall season of Child, Youth and School Services tackle football is open Wednesday through July 15. Open to youth ages 10 to 14 years old. Practice locations are available on Miesau, Landstuhl or Pulaski at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesday or Thursday. Practice locations can be chosen until teams are full. Sign up early to get a spot. Cost: $135. Cost includes equipment. 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.

Youth fall sports registration

Register your children for the fall Child, Youth and School Services sports season Wednesday through July 15. Sports offered: cheerleading, soccer and flag football for ages 5 to 15 years old; and volleyball for ages 9 to 15 years old. All participants must be registered with CYS Services. 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.

Spring Golf Tournament

U.S. Army Warrant Officer Association Rheinland-Pfalz Silver Chapter is holding their 6th annual Spring Golf Tournament June 3 at Woodlawn Golf Course on Ramstein. Check-in will be held from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m., and a shotgun start will be at 8 a.m. The entrance fee for members is $55 and $65 for nonmembers. Fee includes green fees, cart, admissions to the driving range and a meal.

WWGA golf tournament

The Woodlawn Women’s Golf Association will sponsor the 2016 Rally for the Cure golf tournament June 4 at the Woodlawn Golf Course on Ramstein. There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m., registration begins at noon. Fee for Woodlawn members is €60 or $60, and for nonmembers it is €75 or $75. Registration includes green fee, cart and lunch. For more information and entry forms, visit www.ramsteinwwga.weebly.com/2016-rally-for-the-cure.html.

Run 4 Robin 5K Run

Put your sneakers on and help spread the awareness of metastatic breast cancer by joining runners and walkers for the “Run 4 Robin 5K Run” June 4. This fun-filled day will be full of balloons, music and information on metastatic breast cancer. Monetary donations and contributions are welcome. All proceeds will go directly to Robin and her battle against metastatic breast cancer. Registration for the run will be held at 7 a.m. June 4 on Pulaski Barracks at the track near the soccer field. The actual run will start at 8 a.m. Awards will be given to the first-place adult male, adult female and youth ages 7 to 9 and 10 to 12. For any information, email run4robin5k@gmail.com.

Youth Sports Volunteer Fair

Are you passionate about supporting kids and enhancing their lives? Landstuhl and Sembach Youth Sports are looking for volunteer coaches to coach during the upcoming fall sports season. All adults are welcome to become a certified coach after passing a background check. Coaches are needed in several sports, including: tackle football, flag football, soccer, cheerleading and volleyball. If you are interested, visit the Youth Sports Volunteer Fair from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 10 at Parent Central Services on Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2898. Coach packets and records checks will be initiated on the spot. Open to military ID cardholders, ages 18 and older. For more information, visit www.kaiserslautern.armymwr.com.

Officials’ soccer clinic, practicum

Are you interested in becoming a certified soccer official? Installation Management Command Europe offers a free officials’ clinic from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14 to 17 at the Sembach Religious Support Office, Bldg. 118. Open to all ID cardholders, ages 18 and older. A practicum tournament will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 at Landstuhl Cage Field. The free tournament is open to the first six teams to sign up. To register, contact Sarah Galon at 544-9547, 0611-143-544-9547 or sarah.a.galon.naf@mail.mil.

Summer soccer camps

Get your child into soccer this summer with SKIESUnlimited summer soccer camps. One-week camps run from June 20 to Aug. 16 on Pulaski Barracks and Landstuhl Post. Specific times and locations vary. Camps are divided by age and skill level. All camps are taught by professional soccer coaches and players. Open to ID cardholders from all branches of service. To register, 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.

2016 COMM Cup Golf Tournament

Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa presents the 2016 COMM Cup Golf Tourney June 24 at Woodlawn Golf Course on Ramstein. The tournament will be a four-person scramble best ball. Registration will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Cost: $35 for annual members and $55 for nonmembers. Fee includes cart, hotdog lunch and free bucket of balls at the range. Final registration and pay-by date is June 21. For more information and to register, email usafe.a6.boosterclub@gmail.com.

Bodybuilding, Figure Invitational

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz will host a Bodybuilding and Figure Invitational June 25 at the Kaiserslautern High School auditorium. Open to all ID cardholders, including active-duty military members, family members and Department of Defense civilians ages 18 and older. Entry fee: $45. Registration will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A mandatory competitors’ meeting will take place from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event will begin at noon. Trophies will be presented for first and second place in each weight-height division as well as an overall award for men and women. Cost for spectators: $8 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. Preregistration will be open June 15 to 22. For more information, contact Tom Dennis at 493-2088, 0631-3406-2088 or thomas.d.dennis.naf@mail.mil.

Unit level soccer sign-ups

Units wishing to participate in unit level soccer must sign up before July 6. Teams are open to all ID cardholders, including active duty, family members and Department of Defense civilians. Season begins July 11. For more information or to sign up, contact Coleman Swinton at Rhine Ordnance Barracks Fitness Center at 493-2087 or 0631-3406-2087.

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.

Wii Sports, 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.