Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
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
Commander’s Cup tourney, future Rec League games postponed The 2020 intramural basketball season is now over, with teams completing the final week of Conference B games March 10 and 11 at Davidson Fitness Center. Teams in both Conference B and Conference A, which finished its season Feb. 19, will now shift their focus to the 2020 Commander’s Cup tournament, and they’ll have plenty of time … [Read more...] about Conference B basketball teams end regular season
Two members of the Waynesville High School varsity girl’s basketball team have been named to the All-Missouri Class 5, District 10 team. WHS junior Naudia Evans was the second selection overall, while her sophomore teammate Arianna Jones was the 10th selection on the 10-player roster. Evans was Waynesville’s leading scorer this season, averaging 23 points per game with a 40-percent shooting … [Read more...] about WHS Roundup: Lady Tigers Evans, Jones named to all-district team
Fort Leonard Wood’s annual Big Bass Tournament continues its 2020 season from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 4 at the Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area. Entry fees are $40 per team, with an optional $10 fee for the competition’s Big Bass Contest. Each boat must have a Department of Defense-authorized ID-card holder. Future tournament dates include May 16, June 5, July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 12 and … [Read more...] about LORA Big Bass tourney continues April 4
Story and photos by Sgt. Logan Thomas GUIDON staff The 102nd Training Division, which dominated the pin-count totals all season long at Daugherty Bowling Center, did so again March 5, walking away with the first-place trophy from the 2020 Commander’s Cup Tournament. “It was much more competitive this year than it has been in the past,” said Carri Callahan, who accepted the trophy … [Read more...] about 102nd TD wins 2020 bowling title
Fort Leonard Wood’s annual Clover Dash 5K/10K races have been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather. The races were set to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Davidson Fitness Center and featured six age divisions for male and female runners in each race, including 17 and younger, 18 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59 and 60 and older. Fort Leonard Wood Family and Morale, Welfare and … [Read more...] about Clover Dash postponed
Waynesville High School’s varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball teams ended their seasons at their respective district tournaments last week. The fourth-seeded WHS Tigers fell to the top-seeded Ozark Tigers 33-27 March 3 at Lebanon High School. Ozark would go on to win the district championship. The district loss followed a tough 58-54 loss at home to the Jefferson City Jays and a 50-47 home … [Read more...] about Tigers, Lady Tigers end basketball seasons at districts
Fort Leonard Wood’s intramural basketball season continued March 3 with competition between teams in Conference B. In those games: — The 5th Engineer Battalion beat the 31st Engineer Battalion 84-26; — The combined Maneuver Support Center of Excellence / Combat Training Company team beat the 3rd Chemical Brigade 58-54. The season has one week remaining. … [Read more...] about Conf. B basketball season continues
