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Ed Yeager is BFR's volunteer of the year

First person to receive the award to be presented annually
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 20, 2018 - 3:33pm

Ed Yeager was named Bluffton Family Recreation volunteer of the year earlier this month, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

“Ed has helped in several area in the past year,” said Tinch. “His volunteer work includes countless hours working with BFR’s finances and helping wherever he is needed.”

This is the first-ever presentation of a BFR volunteer of the year award. Tinch said that he intends to make in an annual presentation.

Yeager’s award was presented during the Dueling for Dumbbells, an evening fundraiser benefiting BFR.

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Here's BFR's daily schedule for April and May

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2018 - 2:19pm

Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, provided the Icon with a printer- friendly version of its weekly schedule for April and May.

Activities take place seven days a week.
• Sunday hours are 1 to 5 p.m.
• Monday through Friday hours are 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For information on any of the classes and activities on the schedule call BFR at 419-358-4150.

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Summer camp returns to BFR starting May 29

Also, kid's night out May 5, elementary VB and junior high basketball leagues forming
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 13, 2018 - 3:17pm

Summer camp, kid’s night out, elementary volleyball and junior high basketball programs are on Bluffton Family Recreation’s spring and summer calendar, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

Summer camp
Summer camp returns to Bluffton Family Recreation this summer, Registration is underway on the BFR website.

The program, for 5 to 12-year-olds, will begin on Tuesday, May 29 (no camp on Monday, May 28 Memorial Day).

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BFR offers May junior high basketball leagues

Registration now underway
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 12, 2018 - 2:23pm

Bluffton Family Recreation will hold two junior high basketball leagues in May, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

Boys’ league
League play for the 7th grade boys’ league is on Tuesdays
League play for the 8th grade boys’ league is on Mondays

Girls’ league
League play for the 7th grade girls’ league is on Thursdays
League play for the 8th grade girls’’ league is on Wednesdays

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Home school recreation class offered by BFR

Friday mornings for youth of all ages
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 6, 2018 - 11:50am

A new addition to Bluffton Family Recreation’s class offerings to youth this spring is a home school recreation class, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

The class is open to youth of all ages and is held on Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m. in the BFR indoor soccer arena, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton.

Tinch said that the class offers lots of different physical education opportunities for homeschooled youth.

Contact BFR at 419-358-4150 for more details.

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Total Body Conditioning week days AM at BFR

Workouts suing dumb bells, kettle bell weights, med balls, band and core work
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 5, 2018 - 2:36pm

Total Body Conditioning classes are offered weekday mornings at 7:30 a.m. at Bluffton Family Recreation, according to Daniel Tinch, BFR executive director.

Benefits include improved mobility, cardiovascular health, improved strength, improved agility and some flexibility.

The class lasts approximately 45 minutes with about five minutes of warm ups and 15 minutes of cool downs.

This class is free for BFR members or $6 each visit for non-members. Anyone may join the class at anytime.

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