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CommBats defeat Marines in fitness challenge
Sports Shorts
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Airmen from the 56th Communications Squadron ac- Bryant Fitness Center is featuring
cepted and won a fitness challenge against Bulk Fuel Pigskin Patriots, a free cheerleading
Company Charlie Marines. The event took place March 11 and football camp April 16. Ages 5 to 9
at the base track. meet at 9 a.m. to noon and ages 10 to 14
meet at 1 to 4 p.m. at the fitness center.
The challenge was a six-person relay race consisting of a The event is led by NFL players and
400-meter run, 20 pullups, 50 air squats, 25 pushups and cheerleaders. Register at the 56th FSS
the fireman carry run to the start of the 400-meter run. To Youth Center. For more information, call
win the relay race, each team member needed to perform 623-856-7470.
the exercises correctly and finish before the other team.
Start Smart Baseball
“Both teams had good strategies in the ordering of their
people,” said Dave LeClaire, 56th CS. “They played on team Start Smart Baseball is for children ages
members’ strengths. Going into the race both teams had the 3 to 5 with a parent participating. It is 5
best lineups possible. This fitness challenge builds morale to 6 p.m.Tuesdays through April 26 at the
and improves fitness for day-to-day activity.” 56th Force Support Squadron Youth Cen-
ter. The cost is $25 and includes a T-shirt.
At the beginning of the relay, 56th CS was in the lead by A sports physical is required. For more
half a lap. As each member progressed through the exercises, information, call 623-856-7470.
CS began to slow down. By the time the last runners for
each team were up for both teams, the Marines were half Sonoran hang gliding
a lap ahead. The last runner for CS managed to catch and
pass the Marine to finish out the relay. Hang glide thousands of feet over the
desert on a tandem discovery flight 10 a.m.
During the exercises, the Marines and Airmen cheered for to 5 p.m. April 9 at Sonora Wings. The
each other and their teams to keep each other motivated. cost is $20 per single Airman. For more
information, call 623-856-6267.
“Years ago commanders challenged other squadrons to
fitness, but it went away,” said Sherri Biringer, 56th Force T-ball/pitch baseball
Support Squadron fitness specialist supervisor. “I thought,
why not bring it back. It’s a good camaraderie-building T-Ball and pitch baseball registration
event; even the Marines and 56th CS commanders came deadline is today for children ages 5 to
out to show support. It’s popular enough that the 56th 8. The cost is $35 per youth program
Maintenance Group and CS are gearing up for a challenge.” member and $45 per nonmember. Prac-
tice begins April 4. Games begin April 16.
Fitness is an essential part of every Airman and Marine’s T-ball for children ages 5 and 6 meets at
life regardless of what job they have. Each job plays a part 5 p.m. Mondays. Coach pitch for children
in the big picture and mission. ages 7 and 8 meets at 5 p.m.Wednesdays.
A sports physical is required. Volunteer
“We need to be in the best shape possible especially in the coaches are needed. For more information,
military where it can mean the difference between life and call 623-856-7470.
death,” LeClaire said. “I hope this fitness challenge event
continues to attract more squadrons and build camaraderie.”

The fitness challenge will be on the second Friday each
month.

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