The Quantico Soccer team is now holding practice and open play sessions every Wednesday. The sessions are held at Barnett Field beginning at 5 p.m. All adults stationed or living aboard Quantico are invited to join the team.
For more information, contact the Coach DJ Abogunrin at djabogunrin@yahoo.com or call (571) 259-9375 or contact the team manager, Luis Vasquez at (540) 446-4421 or luis.vasquezestrada2@usmc.mil.
Quantico golf tournament
The Prince William Chapter of the American Red Cross will host its third Quantico Golf Tournament April 18 at the Medal of Honor Golf Course on Marine Corp Base Quantico. The course is dedicated to the memory of the Marines who have been awarded our nation’s highest honor.
This exclusive course has been a popular retreat for Commanders-in-Chief since the 1950’s. An authorized host must accompany civilian guests, so this is a rare opportunity to play at one of the area’s most exclusive golf courses and help support the local Red Cross and the programs of the Quantico office.
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and play will begin at 8:30 a.m.
In addition to playing, local companies and defense contractors can also support this event through sponsorships and in-kind donations. Sponsorships range from $3,500 for title sponsor to $200 for hole sponsors. All players must pre-register. Foursomes take to the course for $500 and individual players tee off for $150, active duty military must call for discounted price.
For registrations and sponsorships call (703) 784-3113 or (703) 368-4511, ext. 227, or e-mail Brian Shaw at brian.a.shaw@usmc.mil.
All proceeds raised from this tournament will be used to support the ongoing programs of the Red Cross on Marine Corps Base Quantico to include emergency messaging services and Armed Forces Emergency Services case work, newcomer orientations for service personnel and families, in⁄out processing of military members, adult and youth volunteer programs for the base, and first aid, CPR, water safety training and other health and safety and preparedness training as well as disaster relief assistance.
This year the Prince William Chapter will celebrate 90 years of providing assistance to residents of Prince William County, City of Manassas, City of Manassas Park, and Quantico Marine Corps Base.
Weight⁄Rep competition schedule
The Weight⁄Rep 2008 competition takes place every second Friday, with the exception of September, from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the fitness deck of Barber Physical Activity Center.
Participants will be required to weigh-in before the competition begins. The competition is open to active duty and retired military, DOD civilians and their family members.
2008 Schedule
Max Dead Lift–Friday
Max Push-ups–April 11
Max Squat–May 9
Max Rep Crunches–June 13
Max Bench Press–July 11
Max Rep Pull-ups–Aug. 8
Max Dead Lift–Sept. 9
Max Rep Pull-ups–Oct. 10
Max Squat–Nov. 14
Max Rep Crunches–Dec. 12
Scoring:
Max Contest: Squat, dead-lift and bench press score based on percentage of body weight lifted.
Max Rep Contest: Pull-ups, push-ups and crunches. Highest number of reps successfully completed in two minutes.
Awards:
T-Shirt for all participants
Award for Maxed Out Male Overall
Award for Maxed Out Female Overall
Award Trophy for Command⁄Battalion Overall
For more information, call (703) 432-0592⁄0593.
Youth sports schedule
The 2008 youth sports season is underway, and the cost for all leagues is $40 for the first child and $35 for each additional child. The first child of a head coach will play free.
If registrations are taken after the advertised dates, then there is a $10 late registration fee per household. Proof of age must be presented at the time of registration with birth certificate and⁄or child’s ID card. All registration must be done in person. No waivers will be made. Active duty, retired military, MCCS employees, DOD working aboard Quantico, foreign military may register.
Players will receive a uniform shirt and an award at the end of the season. For the soccer season, players will receive a pair of socks, and in baseball, they will receive a cap.
Practices are twice a week, games are played on Saturdays. At times, there may be some weeknight games.
Season schedules:
Youth Baseball Practices Begin
Late March to early April 2008
Youth Baseball Games
Early April to late May 2008
Youth Soccer Registration
Late June to mid July 2008
Youth Soccer Practices Begin
Mid to late August 2008
Youth Soccer Games
Early September to late October 2008
Rugby Team seeks players
The Quantico Rugby Team is seeking players for the 2008 spring season.
The team practices every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Barnett Field. Matches and tournaments are on Saturdays.
For more information or to tryout for the team, call (240) 377-6334 or visit www.quanticorugby.org.
MCM hosts Butler Relay
The first race of the new MCM Event Series, the Butler Relay, is scheduled for March 29. The race will feature two-person teams completing a 10K course in two waves. The course includes off-road trails and main roadways with the start and finish on the newly renovated Butler Stadium.
The Butler Relay will be limited to a race field of 1,000 runners. Runners may sign up with a partner, or as an individual. Teams will compete in either the male, female or mixed categories. Two-person teams will compete in a 10K relay, divided into two waves. Each team will have a number and each team member will be denoted with an ‘‘A” or ‘‘B.” This letter will designate the runner’s wave assignment. The first wave, Wave A, will begin at 8 a.m. The second wave, Wave B, will begin at 8:25 a.m.
Runners who register and participate in the inaugural Butler Relay, part of the new Marine Corps Marathon Event Series, will be eligible to receive a guaranteed non-complimentary entry into either the 2008 Marine Corps Historic Half, or the 2008 Marine Corps Marathon. Runners will select and receive their entry at Packet Pick-Up for the Butler Relay March 27-28.
For more information, contact the Marine Corps Marathon office at (703) 432-1840.
Super Circuit Fridays
Super Circuit Fridays is a high intensity, explosive class designed for the advanced fitness participants looking for motivation to work hard and to supplement current exercise routines. The circuits will be organized in such a way to give you a total body workout.
The class is offered every third Friday and is located at Barber Physical Activity Center.
Register yourself or your group at least one day in advance. For more information or to register, call (703) 784-2339 or (703) 432-0592.
Combat Fitness Training
Combat Fitness Training is held Mondays at the Barber Physical Activity Center at 6 a.m. Speed, agility, power - all components are needed in our lives, and more so in certain vocations such as the military.
This class will include different training drills that are specifically designed with Marines’ fitness requirements in mind. It is also a great class for athletes, or for anyone looking to improve strength, speed, agility, power, flexibility, stamina, coordination and balance. The class will include warm-up and drills that will be done in intervals of high intensity. Good for beginners to advanced, but be prepared to work hard.
For more information or to ask questions, call (703) 894-2339.
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