Bluffton Family YMCA

Bluffton's Relay for Hope takes place at Bluffton Family Recreation Friday and Saturday, June 23-24.

Part of the BFR gymnasium will be unavailable starting at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 23, but will be available again Saturday morning.

Watch for more details of the event on the Icon. CLICK HERE FOR RELAY FACEBOOK.

 

Due to gas line work on College Avenue

Due to the closure of East College Avenue's because of gas line work, the Bluffton Family Recreation women's tennis tournament scheduled for Saturday, June 17, will be moved to a later date. That date is not yet set.

The tournament will take place in Bluffton at the Howe Tennis Courts on East College Avenue, across from Harmon Field.

9 to 11 a.m. at Bluffton Family Recreation

Silver Sneakers pickleball is coming to Bluffton Family Recreation on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings in June.

Play takes place from 9 to 11 a.m., according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.

Pickleball is free for Silver Sneakers members, and $2 for non-Silver Sneakers members.

For more information contact BFR, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, or call 419-358-4150.

Morning camp for youth ages 6-12

Bluffton Family Recreation is taking registrations for Laffalot Camp scheduled for Monday through Friday, July 10-14, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.

Laffalot Summer Camp offers youth ages 6 to 12 a week of fun-filled activities. Camp is held from 9 a.m. to noon.

Led by well-trained counselors, campers will spend the day playing high-energy sports and games that help them:

• Develop teamwork

• Build whole body coordination

• Learn sportsmanship

Bluffton Family Recreation's adult coed league

Bluffton Family Recreation is accepting registrations for its summer adult coed sand volleyball league.

According to BFR there is still time for additional teams to sign up.

The league is Thursday nights from 6-8 pm and is $175 a team! Please call for more details at 419-358-4150.

Each team must have at least three women on the court at all times. Best of three matches wins and team members must be 18 as of June 1. Registration is $175 per team.

Developmental program and prep program options

"If you are looking to take the next step in your athletic career, elevate training is for you. The summer months offers a great chance to elevate your game to the next level," according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.

BFR’s training includes weight training, skill development and agility. Training is for high school through adults.

Matt Gillett, BFR sports coordinator and personal trainer, leads these sessions, available at $25 for a one-hour session or $120 for a package of six sessions.

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