Check out the programs for youth this fall at BFR
Several options for youth are available this fall at BFR.
Young football players (K- grade 2) will learn fundamental skills and game play on Tuesdays (3:30PM).
Girls in grades 3-6 can learn volleyball skills on Wednesdays at 3:30PM. Basketball fundamentals will be featured on Thursdays at 3:30pm.
Friday is dodgeball day at BFR, multi-age youth (k- grade 8) will play
both team and individual dodgeball from 3:30-4:30PM. Dodgeball is
available as a 7-week class ($15/ Free for non-members) or by the visit
for $3 per day. Other youth programs vary in cost for the 7-week
programs.
Youth (grades K-3) who want an introduction to tennis are welcome to join the Quickstart Tennis program to be held on Wednesdays 4:30- 5:15pm.
Quickstart format involves both skill development (forehand and backhand strokes) plus rally play. Using lots of games and drills, participants will learn the basics of tennis play on small-sized courts and lowered nets. Fees for Quickstart are $50 ($35 BFR members) for 7 sessions.
Youth registered for any of the after-school classes may be transported
from Bluffton schools to BFR by van. Pre-registration is required for all
van participants; cost is $5 per program.
BFR Sports & Fitness is located at 215 Snider Road in Bluffton. BFR is a non-profit facility offering lifelong fitness opportunities. Contact the center by calling 419-358-4150 or visiting the web site: www.bfronline.com.
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