Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Participation requires additional permit, safety training The first part of Missouri’s 2020 archery deer and turkey seasons opened Tuesday and will remain open through Nov. 13. While most hunting on Fort Leonard Wood will take place in designated hunting areas outside the cantonment, the installation is holding a coinciding Cantonment Archery Hunt for the third consecutive year. To … [Read more...] about Cantonment Archery Hunt underway
The Waynesville High School Tigers boys’ and girls’ cross-country teams had strong showings Saturday at the Lebanon Invitational, which started at Lebanon Middle School and included a 1-mile stretch along nearby conservation trails. “Overall, it was an awesome meet,” said Nicole Jarman, WHS cross-country coach. “The conservation trails made it a different and fun race for the runners.” The … [Read more...] about Tiger Roundup: WHS cross-country teams compete at Lebanon
Daugherty Bowling Center is holding bowling for families only every Saturday. Adults must be accompanied by children 18 and younger to participate. Prizes will be awarded for the highest family score and high youth score the last Saturday of every month. Participants must have three games logged to be eligible. Family Bowling rates are $2 per game per person with $2 shoe rental. Families can … [Read more...] about DBC holding Family Bowling specials
Nearly 20 teams put their boat-building and racing skills to the test as they gathered Saturday at the Training Area 250 lake for the 2020 Cardboard Boat Race. The annual event, held by Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, invites two-person teams to construct their own watercraft using only a few, specific materials in addition to cardboard. Teams then compete to see which vessel can … [Read more...] about Cardboard boats race, sink at TA 250
The 36th annual Army Ten-Miler is being held in a virtual format this year, giving runners across the country the chance to participate individually on a route of their own choosing. Although early-bird registration has expired, registration remains open for a $59 per-runner fee. Registration can be completed on the Army Ten-Miler official site at https://www.armytenmiler.com. Fort Leonard … [Read more...] about Still time to enter Virtual Army Ten-Miler
Piney Valley Golf Course has scheduled the first of three upcoming "Special Event Days" for Aug. 15, giving golfers a chance to win prizes for completing the longest drive, shooting closest to the pin or completing the longest putt. "We are starting with three to see how participation goes," explained Steve Belton, golf course manager. Belton said the special will run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. … [Read more...] about PVGC to hold first of three ‘Special Event Days’ Aug. 15
Starting July 1, customers will be able to use golf carts at Piney Valley Golf Course, Fort Leonard Wood’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation announced on its Facebook page June 29. The announcement also noted that the course has new hours. Starting July 1, the course will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Customers will be restricted to one person per cart, … [Read more...] about Golf carts in use starting July 1; PVGC changes hours
The deadline is approaching for runners who want to take part in the "Run to Honor Virtual 5K." The virtual run, which is open to all Department of Defense ID cardholders, began May 4, concludes Saturday. To participate, runners and walkers can run or walk a 5K course anywhere they choose, including around their neighborhoods, at local parks and trails, or at home on treadmills. After … [Read more...] about ‘Virtual Run to Honor’ 5K ends Saturday
Risk-mitigation factors in play; club-house occupancy limits, masks indoors, no carts After nearly two months of closure, Piney Valley Golf Course is set to reopen Saturday, Col. Eric Towns, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood commander, announced today. "We've got some great news," Towns said, responding to a viewer question during the weekly virtual town hall hosted by Maj. Gen. Donna … [Read more...] about Towns: Golf course will reopen Saturday
Each year, Fort Leonard Wood's Run to Honor allows area runners and walkers to complete a 5K race in memory of a service member. This year, with COVID-19 precautions still in place, the run is being conducted virtually. The "Run to Honor Virtual 5K" will take place May 4 through 16, and is open to all Department of Defense ID cardholders. "So many have been unfortunately affected by the loss … [Read more...] about FMWR to host ‘Virtual Run to Honor’ 5K in May
Stress and anxiety can arise from COVID-19 isolation and social distancing, and across the country state agencies and health professionals have encouraged residents to get outside, take a walk and enjoy the outdoors. But even when enjoying nature, some health precautions should still be followed, and it's always a good idea to practice effective safety and prevention whenever possible. That's … [Read more...] about Practice distancing, safety when enjoying the outdoors
WHS coaches plan to turn after-school interactive sessions, basketball camp into interactive library Starting this week, students of all ages in the Waynesville R-VI School District will start receiving invitations to the "Tiger Virtual Basketball Bootcamp." Organized by the district's basketball coaches, the camp will be conducted free of charge and completely online Monday nights starting … [Read more...] about ‘Virtual coaching’ aims to keep athletes motivated
The Missouri Department of Conservation has canceled its 2020 kids’ fishing day events at the state’s trout parks as part of ongoing safety precautions against the COVID-19 pandemic. The department had previously planned May 2 events at Montauk State Park near Licking and Bennett Spring State Park in Lebanon, as well as May 16 events at Roaring River State Park near Cassville and Maramec … [Read more...] about MDC cancels May kids’ fishing events at trout parks amid COVID-19 concerns
A small group of local runners joined thousands of Missourians online March 28, when they ran canceled marathon and half-marathon races on the gravel track near Crocker Elementary School. Melissa Martinez, who is well known in area running circles as the coordinator of the Frog Fitness Group and organizer of numerous running events in the Waynesville/St. Robert area, said that she and local … [Read more...] about Local runners compete in ‘virtual’ races
Like many teachers working on ways to teach through COVID-19 restrictions, fitness instructors at Davidson Fitness Center are working on ways to teach their classes online. Until that happens, however, instructors are advising clients to keep up their fitness levels at home — and do so with safety in mind. “There are a lot of exercises you can do at home by yourself and without equipment,” … [Read more...] about Stuck inside? Maintain health, strength with at-home workouts
