5-week schedule include tournaments at session's end

Soccer fans can now sign-up for Session III Bluffton Family Recreation indoor soccer league play, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.

The session runs five weeks from Feb. 19 through April 1 and the sign-up deadline is Sunday, Feb. 12.  Players should note that Session III starts one week earlier than originally posted in the fall.

The session includes a tournament at the conclusion of league play and the team registration fee is $475.

Players may register online by clicking here.

St. Rita's Health Partners sponsor the series - which offers several free activities

Bluffton Family Recreation in cooperation with St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, announced this winter’s Keeping Active six-week program of free activities.

ENTIRE SCHEDULE IS AN ATTACHMENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS STORY.

From Jan. 16 through Feb. 24 BFR offers free fitness, physical activity, nutrition and general wellness events for youth through seniors, according to Joseph Beagle, BFR director.

Registration still open

Columbus Crew Soccer Club will hold one of its winter camps at Bluffton Family Recreation in January.

The one-day camp is Monday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. It is open to youth ages 5 to 14. Registration is $75 per youth.

Camps will focus on player development through a core foundation of soccer skills and a challenging learning environment.  A wide range of technical training will be included such as dribbling, passing, controlling and finishing.
 
Camp Overview

Swimming, rookie sports, basketball, tiny tots, open play

Several January and February programs for youth get underway soon at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Joseph Beagle, director. Classes start the week of Jan. 8.

Here’s the class update:
Rookie sports - Tuesdays, 4:15-5 p.m.
For ages 4-6, youngsters will play a variety of sports
Tennis – Call BFR for more details.

K-3 basketball - Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
For youth from Kindergarten, first, second and third grades

Involving SilverSneakers and sim classes

Two Bluffton Family Recreation class changes are announced, related to the holidays.

On Monday, Dec. 26, the Silver Sneakers class at is cancelled. It will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Swim classes at Maplecrest will continue as usual over the holidays from Dec. 26 through Jan. 3.

The following are the hours of operation for Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, over the holiday weekends.

• Dec. 24th 8 a.m. to noon
• Dec. 25th Closed
• Dec. 26th  8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Note: no SilverSneaks class.
• Dec. 31st 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Jan. 1st Closed
• Jan. 2nd  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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