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FSH METC Fitness CenterAttention parents of toddlers! The METC Campus Fitness & Sports Center has an indoor track open to all moms, dads, tots and strollers. Mon.-Fri. 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. For more information, call 210-808-5709.
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FSH Fitness Centers
Armed Forces 5K Run/Walk
FSH Pershing Field's Bldg. 3212Armed Forces 5K Run/Walk May 11 • 8 a.m. Come out and represent your branch of service in the 5K which takes place at the Pershing Field near bldg. 3212. Transportation provided for students, volunteers and participants from the Aquatic Center starting at 7:15 a.m. Meet at Pershing Field no later than 7:30 a.m. This event is no cost and open to all DOD ID cardholders and guests. Prizes awarded to top male and female competitors. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. For more information, call (210) 808-5709.
Memorial 5K Ruck March
FSH Jimmy Brought Fitness CenterMemorial 5K Ruck March JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Jimmy Brought Fitness Center May 18 • 7:30 a.m. As Memorial Day nears, we're rucking to honor America's military men and women who lost their lives in service to their country. Patrons are asked to bring their ruck gear or a backpack with added weight. Ideal weight is 35lbs minimum but know your limit. For more information, please call (210) 221-1234
Army Ten-Miler Qualifier
FSH Central Post GymArmy Ten-Miler Qualifier May 19 • 7-10 a.m. The 40th Annual Army Ten-Miler Race Date will be held on October 13, 2024, at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. Participants ages 13 years old and up, are encouraged to maintain a 15-minute-per-mile pace on race day. The qualifier, held by the METC Fitness Center, is open to active-duty military personnel assigned to Fort Sam Houston. It is designed for active-duty military, varsity level athletes who are actively training. The registration fee is $40. Athletes can register at the METC Fitness Center or the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center. Registration deadline is May 1. Each runner will receive a T-shirt and medal. Start and finish at the Central Post Fitness Center. Click here for the map and registration form. FSH ARMY TEN MILER TEAM REQUIREMENTS Team members are expected to: Attend weekly training session thru race day 13 OCT 24 Attend monthly team meetings (may not be monthly but I recommend making the disclaimer here for later on since it was such a headache to get them all together) Be able to commit time to train a minimum of 25 miles per week through race day. Be assigned to a FSH unit through November […]
METC Student Intramural Co-Ed Softball
FSH METC Fitness CenterMETC Student Intramural Co-Ed Softball Letter of Intent Due/Coaches Meeting: May 13 | 1 PM Games Begin: May 28 Games Played @ Pershing Softball Fields Units may have more than one team. Cadre must be present at all games Softball equipment supplied by METC sports department For more information, contact your Unit Sports Representative or call (210) 221-1289/(210) 808-5709. Open to METC students only.
1000-500 lb. Challenge at METC
FSH METC Fitness CenterJune Weight Lift Challenge June 15 • 9:30 AM • Free JBSA-Fort Sam Houston METC Fitness Center Men and women attempt to lift 1000 lbs. and 500 lbs., respectively, in a combined bench press, deadlift and squat challenge. Prizes will be awarded to those with the combined heaviest lifts overall and the Wilks points from each category. For more information, call (210) 808-5709.
Varsity Soccer Tryouts
Freedom Park, BAMCThe METC Fitness Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston holds JBSA-wide soccer tryouts for all eligible DOD ID cardholders age 18 and older. Dates/Times: June 11: 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 13: 5:30-7:40 p.m. June 15: 8:30-10:30 a.m. June 18: 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 20: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Location: Freedom Park, BAMC (Type "Freedom Park" on Google Maps) To register or for more information, contact: Major Paul Elsbernd paul.m.elsbernd.mil@health.mil (210) 916-7279 Open to all Eligible DOD ID Cardholders 18 and Older: Active Duty/Reserve Veterans/Government Civilians/Contractors Dependents Men & Women Eligible
Superhero 5K Run/Walk
FSH Jimmy Brought Fitness CenterSuperhero 5K Run/Walk June 22 • 8 AM JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Jimmy Brought Fitness Center Wear Your Favorite Superhero Attire! Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Event begins on Reynolds Road behind Jimmy Brought Fitness Center. Families, strollers and leashed pets are welcome. For more information, please call (210) 221-1234.
Central Post Fitness Events
FSH Central Post Gym502d Force Support Squadron Presents 2023 CENTRAL POST MAY & JUNE EVENTS Tire Flip Competition | May 6-31 | Mon. - Fri. | 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Free Patrons are encouraged to try to flip the tire as many times as they can in a two-minute time frame. There will be two categories for Men and Women. Patrons must make sure that a staff member is available to verify the amount of tire flips within the two-minute time frame. The man and woman who flips the most will be awarded a prize at the end of the month. For more information, please call Central Post Fitness Center at (210) 221-3593. Circuit Training | June 3-28 | Mon. - Fri. | 6 - 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Free This circuit training will run for a duration of two hours in the morning or afternoon and is designed to increase cardio endurance and core strength. To make an appointment, please call (210) 221-3593. EVENTS ARE OPEN TO ALL DOD ID CARDHOLDERS.
Central Post Monthly Events
FSH Central Post GymCentral Post July Events The Fort Sam Houston Central Post offers two great challenges further your efforts toward your New Years resolution. Bench Press Competition • Free July 1-31 • Mon., Wed., and Fri. • 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patrons bench press the most weight during the month in categories for men and women. A staff member must verify weight lifted. The winners in each category are awarded a prize at the end of the month. Five-Mile Cardio Challenge • Free July 1-31 • Mon.-Fri. • 5-6 p.m. Challenge yourself on treadmills, spin bikes, ellipticals and rowers for distance. A staff member must verify distance completed. Prizes awarded to the contestant with the longest distance on each piece of equipment at the end of the month. Events are open to all DoD ID cardholders. For more information, call (210) 221-3593.
JBSA Indoor Pickleball Open
FSH Jimmy Brought Fitness CenterJBSA Indoor Pickleball Open July 13 • 8 AM JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Jimmy Brought Fitness Center Doubles Format, non-gender specific Event shirt for each registrant Prizes for 1st and 2nd in each category Team registration categories: 2.5 and below (Novice) 2.5 to 4.0 (Intermediate) 4.0+ (Advanced) $15 per person Be a part of history! The JBSA-FSH Jimmy Brought Fitness Center is hosting the very first indoor doubles tournament, non-gender specific, on Joint Base San Antonio. Registration opens June 4 and closes 9 July, space is limited in each category. The tournament is scheduled to begin at 8a.m., play schedules will be sent out prior to event day. For more information, please call the JBFC at (210) 221-1234. Open to all DOD ID Cardholders, 18 years and older. This event is sponsored by First Command. No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.
Central Post Monthly Events
FSH Central Post GymCentral Post July Events The Fort Sam Houston Central Post offers two great challenges further your efforts toward your New Years resolution. Bench Press Competition • Free July 1-31 • Mon., Wed., and Fri. • 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patrons bench press the most weight during the month in categories for men and women. A staff member must verify weight lifted. The winners in each category are awarded a prize at the end of the month. Five-Mile Cardio Challenge • Free July 1-31 • Mon.-Fri. • 5-6 p.m. Challenge yourself on treadmills, spin bikes, ellipticals and rowers for distance. A staff member must verify distance completed. Prizes awarded to the contestant with the longest distance on each piece of equipment at the end of the month. Events are open to all DoD ID cardholders. For more information, call (210) 221-3593.