2012 Fort Bliss Track Championship

Lace up your running shoes and get ready for the 2012 Fort Bliss Track Championship May 15-17, presented by Team Bliss Sports, Fitness and Aquatics.

The meet is open to active-duty Soldiers, family members 18 and older, and DoD/DA civilians. Entry is free for active-duty and costs $5 per event entered for all other runners.

Races begin at 6 p.m. each day. Registration begins at 4 p.m. each day and must be completed no later than 30 minutes before the race in which you are competing.

May 15 events include the 1500-meter run final, 100-meter dash qualifier, 400-meter dash qualifier, 1600-meter relay (4x400) qualifier and 400-meter relay (4x100) qualifier.

May 16 events include the 5000-meter run final, 400-meter dash final, 100-meter dash semifinal (if necessary), 200-meter dash qualifier and 800-meter dash qualifier.

May 17 events include the 100-meter dash final, 800-meter dash final, 200-meter dash final, 1600-meter relay final and 400-meter relay final.

For more information, visit www.blissmwr.com/intramurals or call (915) 744-5790.

2012 Armed Forces Day Triathlon

Join MWR Sports for the 2011 Armed Forces Day Triathlon, presented by USAA, Saturday, May 19. The race begins at 7 a.m. at Replica Aquatic Center. The race is now part of the Southwest Challenge Series.

The 2012 Armed Forces Day Triathlon consists of a 400-meter swim, a 15-mile bike route and a 5-kilometer run. Entry is open to all: active-duty military, Family members, DoD civilians and the El Paso community. There will be easy gate access for competitors without a post decal; simply show your drivers license, proof of insurance and photo ID for each passenger.

Competitive categories include both male and female divisions in the following age groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70 and over. There are also an Athena division for women over 150 pounds and a Clydesdale division for men over 200 pounds. Both divisions have two age categories: 39-under and 40-over.

Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each category, as well as the youngest and oldest competitors. All competitors will receive T-shirts; sizes are guaranteed to the first 100 registered.

Early registration runs through close of business Wednesday, May 16. Register online at www.active.com or in person at Soto or Stout physical fitness facilities. Early registration is free for active-duty Soldiers who register in person at Soto or Stout; $45 for all other individuals; and $65 for teams of two or three racers.

Late registration will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 18 and 5-6 a.m. Saturday, May 19 at Replica Aquatic Center, Bldg. 5035 Dickman Road. Late registration costs $10 for active-duty military, $55 for all other individuals, and $75 for teams of two or three racers.

Following the race, athletes may receive complimentary post-race massage from Massage Envy Spa.

For more information, call (915) 744-5790 or (915) 744-5793.

Click here to download the flyer. Click here to download the brochure/entry form.

Click here to download maps of the bike and run routes.

2012 Team Aquathlon

Team Bliss Sports, Fitness and Aquatics will host the 2012 Team Aquathlon Friday, June 1 at Replica Aquatic Center. The race begins at 6:30 a.m.

The team aquathlon consists of three segments: a five-kilometer run, 400-meter swim and final 5-kilometer run. Teams consist of two-three members. Divisions include men's, women's and co-recreational.

On-site registration begins at 5:30 a.m. the day of the event. Registration is open to active-duty military, family members 18 and older, and DoD/DA civilians. Registration is free for active-duty and costs $5 per person for all other racers.

This is a Commander's Cup event. Teams with civilian members will not place in Commander's Cup standings.

View the event memorandum of instruction at www.blissmwr.com/intramurals. For more information, call (915) 744-5790.

Women's softball league

The Fort Bliss Women's Softball League will begin play June 8. The league is open to active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss, family members 18 year of age and older, and DoD/DA civilians. All games are played on Fridays.

League participation is free for active-duty Soldiers and costs $15 each for all other players.

A preseason clinic will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 30 at Soto Physical Fitness Center.

For more information, call (915) 744-5793.

Open basketball league

Get your team together and sign up for the Team Bliss Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Open Basketball League. Play begins Saturday, June 9. All games will be played Saturdays at Soto Gym.

The league is open to active-duty military, family members 18 and older, and DoD/DA civilains. Team rosters are limited to 12 players. Registration costs $250 per team. All teams are guaranteed seven games: six regular-season games and one playoff game.

A managers' and officials' meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 at the Soto Gym conference room.

The league memorandum of instruction (MOI) can be found at www.blissmwr.com/intramurals. For more information, call (915) 744-5790.

Open volleyball league

Bump. Set. Spike! Grab a team and sign up for the 2012 Fort Bliss Open Volleyball League. The league will begin play Saturday, June 9. All games will be played Saturdays at Biggs Gym.

This double-header league is open to active-duty military, family members 18 and older, and DoD/DA civilians. Registration costs $260 per team. All teams are guaranteed eight games: seven regular-season games and one playoff game.

A managers' meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 29 at the Soto Gym conference room.

The league memorandum of instruction (MOI) can be found at www.blissmwr.com/intramurals. For more information, call (915) 744-5790.

Fort Bliss Combatives Championship

Fort Bliss Combatives will host the 2012 Fort Bliss Combatives Championship Wednesday, June 20-Friday, June 22 at Soto Physical Fitness Center, Bldg. 20751 Constitution Avenue on East Fort Bliss. This is a Commander's Cup event.

The tournament is open to male and female active-duty service members assigned to an Army unit at Fort Bliss. Registration will take place from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 at the combatives facility in Bldg. A493 Sapper St. on East Fort Bliss.

Competition will begin at 8 a.m. June 20 and will follow standard rules. Round 2 will begin at 8 a.m. June 21 and will adhere to intermediate rules. The final round of competition will observe advanced rules and will begin at 6 p.m. June 22. Spectators are welcome and entry is free.

The 2012 Fort Bliss Combatives Championship is sponsored by USAA and BodyBuilding.com.

To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/fortblisscombatives or call (915) 744-2467.

East Bliss CDC has officially opened!

Live on East Fort Bliss or the east side of El Paso and looking for child care? East Bliss CDC has officially opened its doors for business, and is welcoming new patrons. The new facility accommodates 338 infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children. It is conveniently located near the Constitution gate and Soto Physical Fitness Center on Constitution and Kasserine Way. All children must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services for child care services. For more information, or to register, please contact Parent Central Services at (915) 568-4646.

New ID policy at physical fitness centers

Effective immediately, all West Bliss fitness centers will begin checking ID cards for patrons not in duty uniform or PT uniform. This includes Milam and Stout physical fitness centers and the Tennis Club and Fitness Zone.

Logan Heights Physical Fitness Center and Replica Aquatic Center currently check ID and will continue to do so.

There is no change in policy at Soto Physical Fitness Facility or Biggs Gym.

Fort Bliss combatives team tryouts

Fort Bliss and the 1st Armored Division is currently forming its combatives team to compete at the Army championships. All skill and experience levels are welcome to train and try out for the team. Training takes place at the installation combatives facility, Bldg. A493, from 6-7:30 a.m. each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Other training times are available for those unable to attend these sessions. The team travels to compete in both civilian and military tournaments. For more information call 744-2467. We are also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fortblisscombatives.