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                               February 1, 2002

Round Pond reservations
West Point’s Community Recreation Division started accepting reservations for Round Pond log cabin, camper, tent and pop-up sites, and pavilions/party facilities at the CRD Admin Office for active-duty personnel only Saturday. Reservations can be made in person or by calling 938-4455 from noon to 3 p.m. daily.

Reservations for all other eligibility categories start Feb. 19, noon to 3 p.m. After March 31, all reservations, including equipment rental items, will be accepted at Round Pond only.

Indoor swimming available
The CRD indoor swim schedule for the Arvin Gymnasium instructional pool is as follows:

Closed Holidays and for swim meets.

Patrons should call the DPE Security Desk daily before coming to swim for any changes to the schedule. The number is 938-6406. There is no charge for the indoor swim program during the winter. A certified lifeguard will be on duty at all times during operating hours.

HOURS:
Sunday -- noon to 5 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday -- Closed
Tuesday, Thursday -- 6:15 to 8:30 p.m.

Tappan Zee sports run
The annual Tappan Zee Sports Run is slated for March 10 starting at 9 a.m. This is a 10K and 2-mile race.

Special awards will be given in the law enforcement, firefighter, lawyer, doctor, veteran, military, allied health, educator, Tappan Zee alumni (male and female) and clydesdale division (male only). Regular awards will be given in 5-year age group increments.

For more information, contact Race Coordinator Shelly Morgan at 49 Gregg Ct., Tappan, N.Y., 10983 or call 845-359-5425. You can also e-mail her at SHELLYTZSBC@AOL.COM.

Cadio kickboxing offered
Get fit with cardio kickboxing Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the MWR Fitness Center (old PX). Come and try the latest fitness rage -- your first class is free. Beginners to advanced exercisers are welcome. Call instructor Dawn Therrell at 446-0435 for specific class information.

Basketball tournament planned
The staff of the Community Recreation Division sports office will conduct the 2002 Unit-Intramural Basketball Tournament for the Superintendent’s Trophy points on the following Sundays: Feb. 24, March 3 and 10 from noon to 6 p.m.

The following units will be participating for points: HHC, MEDDAC, MPs and the Band. The following teams will be invited to enhance the program: Marines, USCC, WP Civilians and the Military Reserve units working here.

The tournament will be open to any other team wanting to participate as long as they are authorized I.D. card holders. All teams must supply a point of contact to Jim McGuinness as soon as possible.

Call 938-3066 for more information.