Sports
Today's Army must be quick, agile and physically fit. Soldiers need to keep an active lifestyle to maintain readiness. MWR offers extensive fitness programs, well-equipped services and modern facilities to assist you with keeping in shape.
Fort Bliss Sports Memorandums of Instruction.
Fort Bliss' Biggest Loser Program
Wounded Warrior Sports Program
The Wounded Warrior Sports Program is a goal-oriented sports program for disabled Soldiers who remain on active duty sponsored by the MWR Headquarters. Soldiers selected to participate will be sent TDY to compete at state and national-level sporting events for physically disabled athletes. Funding will be provided by the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC). Selection standards will be set at the beginner/intermediate level in coordination with the U.S. Paralympic Committee.
Sports News
2010 Fort Bliss basketball championship
The 2010 Fort Bliss intramural basketball championship will be held at Stout Gym March 8-11. For more information, call Joe Fedak at 568-5995.
Fort Bliss Intramural Volleyball League
The 2010 Intramural Volleyball Leagues will begin the week of March 15. Managers/Officials Meeting will take place at Milam Gym; Thursday March 11 at 6 p.m. Letters of intent to play in the league should be given to your Sports Coordinator on or before the meeting on March 11. Teams should consist of Unit Active Duty Soldiers (BDN, if not enough people to form a unit team) assigned to Fort Bliss. MOI for this sport can be found at http://www.blissmwr.com/intramurals/. For more information contact Joe Fedak at 568-5995. Click here to download flyer.
Boxers needed for Border Rumble boxing event
MWR Sports is looking for boxers to participate in the Border Rumble boxing event at Stout Gym March 19.
Male and female active-duty military are welcome to compete. Individuals with five or fewer amateur fights will participate in the Intramural Division. Intramural Division fights will consist of three, one-minute rounds. The lighter weight classes will use 16-ounce gloves, while all other weight classes will use 18-ounce gloves. Individuals with more the five amateur fights will fight in the Golden Glove Division and meet all Golden Gloves requirements. Start training now! If you need help training contact MWR Sports at 568-5995 and we’ll work with you.
Bouts will begin at 6 p.m. beginning with lower weight classes and progress through heavyweight class. Spectators are welcome and entry is free. Bouts will be determined after weigh-ins on the day of the event. Participants need to complete all requirements before they will be allowed to fight. Requirements include a recent physical, a pre-fight physical; for the Intramural Division, boxers must also supply a sworn statement that the Soldier has five or fewer amateur fights, signed by the Soldier's commanding officer. For information on weight classes or the registration process, or to enter, call Joe Fedak at 568-5995 or e-mail joseph.fedak@us.army.mil.
2010 5K Run - Post Championships
The 5K Run Post Championships will be held April 9 at Biggs Gym. Registration will begin at 5:30 a.m. and the gun will go off for the race at 6:30 a.m. All registration will take place at the race site on the day of the race. This will be a Commander Cup Competition and is open to all Active Duty Soldiers who are assigned to Fort Bliss. Age group categories will include Male and Female; 34 and under, 35-39, 40 and over. For more information click here for flyer or contact Joe Fedak at 568-5995 or joseph.fedak@us.army.mil MOIs for all Intramural Sports are located at www.blissmwr.com.
Fort Bliss 2010 Post Track Championships
The 2010 Fort Bliss Post Track Championships will be held at Stout Field Track April 20-22. Events will begin daily at 6 p.m. and order of events can be found at www.blissmwr.com. Registration will take place at the event site 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the Track Meet. Registration for specific events will take place on the day of the event beginning, see event schedule within the MOI. This is a Commander Cup Competition and is open to all Active Duty Soldiers assigned to Fort. Bliss. For more information click here for flyer or contact Joe Fedak at 568-5995 or joseph.fedak@us.army.mil.
MWR Open Tournament at Underwood Golf Complex
Get set to take part in the first MWR Open Tournament at Underwood Golf Complex. Open to all, the four-person scramble tournament will have a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 21 on Underwood's Sunrise Course. Entry costs $40 per player and includes green fees, cart rental, range balls and lunch. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places. For more information, call 562-1273. Click here to download the entry form, which must be returned to the Underwood Golf Complex Pro Shop.
Swimming begun in 100-, 200-Mile Clubs
Swimming has begun for the 2010 100- and 200-Mile Clubs at Replica Pool. Come in and swim some laps to log your miles.
Swimmers log their distance in the official log book and when their milestone is met the swimmer tells the staff to receive their awards. Use of equipment does not count toward mileage goal. For information, call Replica Pool at 568-7431.