Sports briefs

5K Fun Walk/Run
AMC will have a 5K Fun Walk/Run Saturday at Graves Fitness Center in support of prevention of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and the Month of the Military Child. It will be open to ID card holders only. First, second and third place medals will be awarded for youth, men and women's categories. Registration is at 8 a.m. with the Walk/Run starting at 8:30 a.m.
For more information, contact MSG Sandra Gaston, AMC EO Program Manager, at 703 806-8664 or DSN: 656-8664.

Formation run
Fort Belvoir's 2008 formation run will be May 9 at 7 a.m. at Pullen Field. An organizational meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Graves Fitness Center. The five-mile course will earn Commander's Cup points for participating units. More information is available at 703 806-5589 or www.belvoirmwr.com.

Summer bowling leagues
The Fort Belvoir Bowling Center will offer two summer bowling leagues.
The Summer Mixed Trios league begins May 22 at 7 p.m. with an organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m. that day. The league will be a managed league with handicap based on 250. The league bowls for 13 weeks and consists of three-person coed teams. League fees are $10 weekly. Bowlers age 15 and up are eligible; bowlers under age 18 require written parental permission. League is limited to 24 teams.
The Belvoir Sport Trios league begins May 20 at 7 p.m. with an organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m. that day. The league will be a USBC sanctioned PBA Experience Sport league and consist of three-person teams. USBC regular membership ($19) plus sport upgrade ($9) is required. League fees are $20 weekly. Individual handicap will be based on 80% of 200. The league bowls for 13 weeks and will use, on a rotating schedule, the five oil patterns currently used on the PBA tour. League is limited to 20 teams.
A signup folder for singles, couples and team registration is located at the control desk of the bowling center. Registration for both leagues is available by contacting Dan Moore, league manager, at 703-730-9752 or e-mail dtmoore115@verizon.net.

Swimming lessons
Children's swimming lessons are available Tuesdays and Thursdays or on weekends at Benyaurd Indoor Pool. Special pricing is available for families registering more than one child. Details and pricing information is available at 703 805-2620.

Hiking interest group
Fort Belvoir's Outdoor Recreation is starting a hiking interest group. The group will meet monthly to plan day hiking trips in northern Virginia. Contact Outdoor Recreation at 703 805-3081 and leave your name or group/family names with daytime phone number.

Outdoor recreation trips
Fort Belvoir Outdoor Recreation offers several memorable outdoor experiences this summer, including:

Skydiving: May 11, June 5; $270 per person
Hot air ballooning: May 24, June 22; $225 per person

Canoeing/Tubing with Shenandoah River Outfitters in Luray: May 10(canoeing), June 14 (canoeing), July 27 (tubing); $52 per person (canoeing), $36 per person (tubing)
White water rafting: May 17, June 21; $75 per person

Deep sea fishing: May 4, June 1; $75 per person

Rock climbing at Shenandoah National Park: May 31, June 7; $175 per person

Hiking tours through Shenandoah National park with waterfall swim: May 31, June 7; $60 per person
Special rates are available for families and E-5 and below. More information is available at 703 805-1226.
The Outdoor Recreation Equipment checkout center also offers GPS units for geocacheing, mountain bikes, camping and fishing equipment and more. It is located at Tompkins Basin, Bldg. 778 at Warren and Johnson Road. More information is available at 703 805-3081.

Red Cross lifeguard training
Red Cross lifeguard training classes at Benyaurd Pool begin Friday and run through May 11, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5 to 9:30 p.m. $160 fee includes pool fee, text and materials. Must be able to swim 300 yards, 12 pool lengths, be able to retrieve a 10 pound weight from the pool bottom and be at least 15 years of age. More information is available at 703 805-2620.
Mixed martial arts
Ultimate Warrior Challenge Mixed Martial Arts will host "UWC - Invasion" at the George Mason University Patriot Center in Fairfax Saturday. Cage battles will feature elite fighters from across the country and around the world. Tickets range from $28.50 to $128.50 and are on sale through all TicketMaster outlets. Discounts available for military members. More information is available at custsvc@ultimatewarrior.tv.

Army Ten-Miler registration
Registration for the 24th annual Army Ten-Miler is now open. The race is 8 a.m. Oct. 5 at the Pentagon. The early registration fee is $47 and goes up to $55 after June 30.
Online registration and more information are available at www.armytenmiler.com.

U.S. Air Force Cycling Classic
The U.S. Air Force hosts an all-day cycling event May 4 at 1 Air Force Memorial Dr., Arlington.
The day begins at 7 a.m. with a 12.5 kilometer "Peoples Ride," for serious and casual cyclists. Bronze, silver and gold medals will be awarded for those who complete two, four, or eight laps within the course's 3.5-hour window.
At 10:30 a.m., the Navy, Army and U.S. Air Force service academies compete in a time trial around the Crystal Drive circuit.
The day's featured event is the Men's Pro Circuit, followed by the Kid's Race for ages 9 and under, and the Women's Pro Criterium.
Entry fees are $70 general entry, $60 Active Duty and Reserve servicemembers. Fees include t-shirt, timing chip rental, finisher's medal, refreshments and an Active.com registration fee. Online registration closes May 1 at 9 p.m.
More information is available at www.usairforcecyclingclassic.com or 703 351-7200.

Virginia Senior Games registration
Registration is open for the 2008 Virginia Senior Games. The Games feature over 50 sporting events for competitors ages 50 and over and will be held May 8 to 11 and May 16 to 18 in Virginia Beach, Va. The Games also feature a health fair, luncheon and barbeque social and athlete celebration. Registration is available online and ends April 28. More information is available at 804 730-9447 or www.virginiaseniorgames.org.

MWR spring fitness classes
New classes this session are Cardio-Pump, Turbo-Kick and Ab-Blast. An evening Zumba class and a Saturday indoor cycling class are now available at Graves Fitness Center. The schedule is:

Pilates classes are from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in Specker Field House.
Indoor cycling classes are 6 to 7 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Graves. Water bottle, towel and stiff-soled shoes are recommended.

Rep Fusion classes are Tuesdays, from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Specker and from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at Graves. The class gets the heart pumping, using dumbbells and barbells, and gives abs a workout.

Step-n-Sculpt is a 60-minute workout with 45 minutes of step and 15 minutes of upper and lower body work. Classes are 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Specker.
Zumba classes are at Graves from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Thursdays, and at Specker from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays. This class has a Latin feel, with some jazz moves, and is excellent for the mid-section and heart.

Kickboxing classes are from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Mondays at Graves. This high-charged workout, with high kicks and punches, is an excellent workout for overall toning and fat-burning.
Turbo Kick classes are Wednesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at Graves. The class offers a high-impact workout where participants kick, punch and move to music.

Cardio Pump classes sculpt and burn fat on a higher lever, using body bars, weights and bands. Classes are Thursdays from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at Specker.

Ab Blast classes are Fridays from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

Classes end June 2 with no classes on holidays. More information is available from Tina Collier, 703 806-5369.

Youth track registration
Track registration is open through May for ages 5 to 16. The fee is $85. More information is available from the Fort Belvoir Youth Sports Department at 703-805-9139.

Girls youth softball
Fort Belvoir Youth Sports is looking to start a fast-pitch girls youth softball team for ages 7 to 8, 9 to 10 and 11 to 12. The 7 to 8 age group will be coach-pitch. More information is available from Jerry Arrington, youth sports director, at 703 805-9139.

Adult recreational volleyball
Indoor volleyball is open to anyone over age 21 Sundays from 3 to 6 p.m. in Wells Field House. More information is available from Ron Valentine at Ron.Valentine@dau.mil or 703 805-2912.
Nine-hole special
The Fort Belvoir Golf Club has 9-hole weekday golfing for $25 at the North 36 course. The price includes cart. The rate is Mondays through Thursdays and does not include weekends and holidays.
Questions and comments can be directed to Steve Greiner 703 806-5878, ext. 116, or via e-mail: greiner@pga.com.

Rakkasan Run for the Cure at Camp Stryker, Iraq, in conjunction with the Ride for the Cure happening simultaneously in Clarksville, Tenn., Saturday.