BFR will expand the skill development programs for area youth this fall. Three programs will be offered after school featuring sport fundamentals plus scrimmage play. Players of all abilities are invited to participate. Area college student athletes under the direction of BFR staff will lead the programs. Advance registration is requested for each program.

New this year will be a 5 week after school skill league for arena flag football for boys in grades 3-6. The Arena league will emphasize game play combined with fundamental skills. The football league will begin Tuesday, Nov. 2 and run from 4:30-5:45 p.m. until Nov. 30. Cost is $40 ($25 BFR) per player; no special equipment is needed.

The Basketball skills program will return for youth in grades 3-6. Grades 3 and 4 (both boys and girls groups) will meet on Mondays beginning Nov. 1. Grades 5 and 6 (boys and girls groups) will meet on Thursdays 4:30-5:45 p.m. beginning Thursday, Nov. 4. Each program will combine ball handling drills with game -based skills. Each session will include scrimmages with extended length as the program progresses. Cost is $40 ($25 BFR) per player.

U10 Soccer Intramurals will return to the BFR schedule beginning Monday, Nov. 1 and running for 5 weeks. The U10 program is a game-based league experience combining foot skills with indoor soccer game strategy. Players who are ages 7, 8 or 9 are eligible. Cost is $40 ($25 BFR).

Bench Press Competition to Raise Money for BFR

BFR will host a Bench Press Competition on Saturday, Nov. 6. Lifters can compete in one of two divisions: max repetition or most repetitions. There will be three age groups 14-18, 19-39, and 40+.

Schwartz/Malone formula will be used to figure your max rep. output. A percentage scale will be used to determine your weight for most reps. Cost is only $10 per person or $40 per team. Proceeds (and donations) will be used to make improvements in the BFR fitness center.

For registration information, contact BFR 419-358-4150 or visit the website www.bfronline.com.

BFR Membership Special to Encourage Users to "Stick to It"

BFR will run the popular Stick to It Membership Special through the month of November. Participants will purchase a 1 month membership for $30 and receive a 2nd month membership for free if they complete 12 workouts at the building.

Anyone over the age of 14 years is eligible for this membership special. For more information, contact BFR at 419-358-4150.