Coming to BFR - soccer-girl scout camp-flag football-coed softball tourney
Bluffton Family Recreation offers several options for keeping active in August, according to Joseph Beagle, director. Here of some of those program options:
Girl Scouts Summer Series
Aug. 8-12
Girls in grades Kindergarten through sixth may participate in a Girl Scout Summer Series held at BFR from 9 to 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 12.
The series theme is “It’s Your Planet – Love It!” Activities include discovering what real scientists do, exploring wonders of science with hands-on activities and learning the scientific method.
The program fee is waived thanks to several donors. Contact Autumn Swanson at 419-225-3055 or [email protected] for more information.
Registrations are due Saturday, Aug. 6.
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Flag Football
Aug. 22 – Oct. 1
For youth ages 7 to 10, games are Saturdays at 9 a.m. each week from Aug. 22 to Oct. 1. Registration is $55 before Aug. 12 and $65 after the 12th.
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U6 Soccer
Aug. 23-Sept. 29
Registration is open now through Friday, Aug. 12, for U6 soccer. The season starts Tuesday, Aug. 23, and continues through Thursday, Sept. 29, with games on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration fee is $45 for members and $60 for non-members. There is a $5 late registration fee.
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Labor Day Coed Softball Tournament
Monday, Sept. 5
BFR teams up with Bluffton-Pandora Youth for Christ for a double-elimination coed softball tournament held in the Pandora Park. There is room for eight teams.
In addition, the event includes a homerun derby and yard games and picnic for families. The cost is $200 per team. Games start at 9 a.m.
Fall Festival 5K and craft show
Saturday, Sept. 24
BFR moved its traditional Labor Day 5K, to the weekend of the Bluffton Fall Festival, Saturday, Sept. 24.
Except for the date change, this year’s race is very similar to previous races. The race starts at 9 a.m. A kid’s fun run and walk is at 10 a.m.
Age groups in the run are:
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 and 60 and up. Race day registration starts for the 5K at 8:30 a.m. and for the fun run at 9:30 a.m. Watch for registration information coming
Craft show
Registration is underway for persons interested in having craft booths at BFR during the Bluffton Fall Festival. Contact BFR to reserve a booth.
How to contact BFR
For more information on any of these programs contact Bluffton Family Recreation, 215 Snider Road, Bluffton, 4190358-4150, or [email protected].
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