Intramurals
The Fort Bliss Intramural Sports calendar encompasses 44 sports and special events.
The sports offered throughout the Intramural Sports calendar include five team sports (flag football, basketball, volleyball, softball and soccer) and 13 other sports ranging from racquetball, bowling, tennis, track, golf, and multiple runs.
Nineteen sports and events offered are considered part of the Commander's Cup Competition. The Intramural Sports Program supports the participation of approximately 6,900 active-duty military personnel.
 Congratulations to Headquarters, 1st Armored Division, winner of the Division A 2011 Commander's Cup. 1AD HQ and USASMA tied for first-place honors. |
 Congratulations to USASMA, winner of the Division A 2011 Commander's Cup. 1AD HQ and USASMA tied for first-place honors. |
 Congratulations to 2nd HBCT, 1st AD, winner of the Division AA 2011 Commander's Cup. |
 Congratulations to 1st Lt. Michelle Trauger, 1AD HQ, and 1st. Sgt. Ramon Manzano, 1-1 Cav., the Team Bliss Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year. |
Fort Bliss Intramural Coordinators
ARMOR DIVISION AND CAB 2-1AD and 3-1AD |
INDEPENDENT LEAGUE |
11TH BDE Jim Reyes (915) 568-7318 |
2012 Fort Bliss
Intramural Calendar
| Sport | Begins | Post Championship | Site |
| Men's Basketball (CC) | January 9 | March 12-15 | Various Sites |
| Women's Open Basketball** | January 9 | Soto Gym | |
| Half Marathon*** | January 14 | Soto Gym | |
| Racquetball (CC)* | January 24-26 | Stout Gym | |
| Bowling (CC) | January 30 | May 14-18 | Desert Strike Lanes |
| 5K Post Championship (CC)* | February 3 | Soto Gym | |
| Border Rumble Boxing Smoker | February 10 | Stout Gym | |
| Open Softball League ** | March 3 | Omar Bradley Complex | |
| Women's Volleyball | March 12 | Biggs Gym | |
| 6 Mile Saint Patty's Day Run*** | March 17 | Soto Gym | |
| Volleyball (CC) | March 19 | April 23-29 | Stout Gym |
| Soccer (CC) | March 19 | May 14-17 | Stout Field |
| Open Flag Football** | March 19 | Omar Bradley Complex | |
| Open Free Style Wrestling Tournament*** | March 24 | Stout Gym | |
| 10K Run (CC)* | April 6 | Soto Gym | |
| Paintball (CC) | April 14 |
Biggs Park | |
| Army 10-Miler Qualifier* | May 4 | Soto Gym | |
| Track (CC) | May 14-17 | Stout Field | |
| Armed Forces Day Triathlon*** | May 19 | Replica Pool | |
| Team Aquathon (CC)* | June 1 | Replica Pool | |
| Softball (CC) | June 4 | August 6-9 | Omar Bradley Complex |
| Women's Open Softball** | June 8 | Omar Bradley Complex | |
| Open Volleyball League** | June 9 | Biggs Gym | |
| Open Basketball League** | June 9 | Soto Gym | |
| Modern Army Combatives Post Championship (CC) | June 21-23 | Soto Gym | |
| Golf Post Championship (CC) | July 13-15 | Underwood Golf Complex | |
| Individual Aquathon (CC)* | July 20 | Replica Pool | |
| Dodgeball (CC) | July 27 | Soto Gym | |
| 10-Mile in the Heat Run*** | August 11 | Soto Gym | |
| Mini Golf (CC) | August 14-15 | Kelly Park | |
| Flag Football (CC) | August 20 | October 22-25 | Various Sites |
| German-American Run*** | September 8 | Freedom Crossing | |
| Indoor Soccer (CC) | September 10 | November 13-16 | Biggs Gym |
| Border Rumble Boxing Smoker | September 21 | Stout Gym | |
| Strongman Competition | September 22 | Ironworks Gym | |
| Open Fall Softball ** | September 22 | Omar Bradley Complex | |
| Fall Triathlon*** | September 29 | Replica Pool | |
| 2-Mile Training PT Run* | October 5 | Soto Gym | |
| Modern Army Combatives |
October 11-13 | Soto Gym | |
| Halloween Classic Basketball Tournament*** | October 26-28 | Soto Gym | |
| Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, 5K*** | November 3 | Soto Gym | |
| Swim Meet (CC)* | November 6-8 | Replica Pool | |
| 5K Post Turkey Trot*** | November 17 | Soto Gym | |
| 8K Holiday Run*** | December 8 | Soto Gym |
All team sports must register with their intramural coordinators two weeks prior to start date; all individual sports must register with intramural coordinators one week prior to post championship.
(CC) = Commander's Cup event; open to active-duty military only unless otherwise specified.
* = Open to all Fort Bliss ID holders; civilian results do not contribute to Commander's Cup standings.
** = Open to all Fort Bliss ID holders 18 and older. Not a Commander's Cup event. Teams can consist of people from any unit or can be comprised with non-military Fort Bliss ID holders 18 and older.
*** = Open to active-duty, dependents, retirees, DoD civilians and the El Paso community. Individual results do not contribute to Commander's Cup standings.
2012 Memorandums of Instruction for Individual Intramural Sports
2012 Commander's Cup Standings
Intramurals News
Indoor soccer tournament
The Fort Bliss indoor soccer team will host an indoor soccer tournament February 4-5 at Biggs Gym. The tournament is open to all teams, both military and from the surrounding community.
Each team is guaranteed three games. The top two teams will receive team trophies. The tournament will follow a group play into single elimination bracket format.
Registration costs $200 per team and closes January 31. To register, or to learn more, call (915) 241-4382.
Border Rumble boxing smoker
Family and MWR Sports and El Paso Golden Gloves present the Border Rumble boxing smoker Friday, February 10 at Stout Gym. Bouts will begin at 6 p.m. Spectators are welcome and entry is free.
Active-duty Military with five or fewer amateur fights can participate. Both male and female participants are welcome. A bout will consist of three, one-minute rounds. Sixteen-ounce gloves will be used in the lighter weight classes and 18-ounce gloves for all other weight classes. Bouts will be determined after weigh-ins. The event is sanctioned by the USA Boxing Border Association.
Participants need to complete all requirements before allowed to fight. Requirements include recent physical, pre-fight physical and a sworn statement that Soldier has five or fewer amateur fights signed by commanding officer. Weigh-ins will take place Thursday, February 9 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Stout Gym.
To learn more, call (915) 744-5793 or (915) 744-5800.
Army Strong Wrestling
Are you a wrestler? Join the Army Strong Wrestling Team offered through Team Bliss Sports and Fitness. Registration is now open and the season begins Monday, February 27.
Army Strong Wrestling is open to active-duty military. Practices will be held at 6 p.m. each Monday at Soto Gym, with additional locations to be announced.
To learn more, call (915) 744-5800.
Spring Open Softball League
The Team Bliss Sports and Fitness Spring Open Softball League will being play Saturday, March 3. A mandatory coaches meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 22 at Soto Gym.
The league is open to active-duty military, family members 18 and older (with military ID), retirees and DoD/DA civilians. Registration costs $225 per team. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of eight games. All games are played on Saturday.
To learn more, call (915) 744-5790.
Women's Volleyball League
The Team Bliss Sports Women's Volleyball League will begin play the week of March 12. The league is open to active-duty Soldiers, family members 18 and older, and DoD/DA civilians.
Registration is free for active-duty military and costs $15 for all others. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of eight games. All games are played Saturday at Biggs Gym.
There will be a mandatory coaches meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at Soto Gym.
To learn more, call (915) 744-2444.
St. Patty's Day 6-Mile Race
Lace up your running shoes and be sure to wear green when you take part in the St. Patty's Day 6-Mile Race at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 17 at Soto Gym, located at Bldg. 20751 Constitution Drive on East Fort Bliss.
The 6-Mile Saint Patty's Day Run is open to all, including the El Paso community. The first 200 runners registered will receive T-shirts. The first 100 registered are guaranteed sizes.
Age groups are 19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49 and 50-over. Early registration is now open at both Stout and Soto Gyms and online at www.active.com. Early registration is free for active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss and costs $20 for all other runners. Early registration closes Wednesday, March 14. Late registration will be held on-site from 7-7:50 a.m. the day of the event. Late registration costs and additional $10 per runner.
The St. Patty's Day 6-Mile Race is generously sponsored by USAA.
To learn more, call (915) 744-5790.
Open Flag Football League
The Team Bliss Sports and Fitness Open Flag Football League will begin play Monday, March 19. A mandatory coaches meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 at Soto Gym.
The league is open to active-duty military, family members 18 and older (with military ID), retirees and DoD/DA civilians. Registration costs $200 per team. All teams are guaranteed a minimum of six games.
To learn more, call (915) 744-5790.
Intramural volleyball league
The Team Bliss Sports and Fitness Intramural Volleyball League begins play the week of March 19. Registration begins March 1. A mandatory coaches meeting will be held at 6 p.m. March 14 at Soto Gym.
The league is part of the Commander's Cup competition and is open to active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss only. Players must play with their units.
To learn more, call (915) 744-5800.
Intramural soccer league
The Team Bliss Sports and Fitness Intramural Soccer League begins play the week of March 19. Registration begins March 1. A mandatory coaches meetings will be held at 6 p.m. March 12 at Soto Gym.
The league is part of the Commander's Cup competition and is open to active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss only. Players must play with their units. To learn more, call (915) 744-5793.
Army Strong Freestyle Wrestling Tournament
Team Bliss Sports and Fitness will host the Army Strong Freestyle Wrestling Tournament Saturday, March 24 at Soto Gym. Weigh-ins begin at 8 a.m. and matches begin at 9 a.m.
The tournament is open to all wrestlers ages 8 and up. Registration costs $10 per wrestler.
Medals will be awarded to first- through fourth-place finishers in each division. All competitors age 10 and under will receive medals.
To learn more, call 744-5800.
10K Post Championship
The Fort Bliss Intramurals 10K Post Championship will take place at 6:30 a.m. Friday, April 6 at Soto Gym on East Fort Bliss. On-site registration begins at 5:30 a.m. the day of the event.
The 10K run is open to all military ID holders and DoD/DA civilians. Registration is free for active-duty military assigned to Fort Bliss and costs $10 for all others. Age groups are 19 and under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, and 50 and over.
This is a Commander's Cup event. Only active-duty results contribute to Commander's Cup standings.
To learn more, call (915) 744-5790.
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.