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RECREATION + FITNESS

BEACH PARK

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eglinlife.com/beach • • • Located on Okaloosa Island, the Eglin Beach Park offers Gulf beach access exclusively to DoD ID cardholders and their guests.

FAMILY CAMPGROUNDS

eglinlife.com/famcamp • • • Eglin’s Family Campgrounds (FAMCAMPs) provide RV and tent site accommodations in two scenic locations, Camp Robbins and Postl Point.

FITNESS & SPORTS

eglinlife.com/fitness • • • Eglin’s Fitness Program welcomes you to workout at multiple locations across base, including the Main Fitness Center and Field House on Eglin’s east side and the Lightning Fitness Center near the 33rd Fighter Wing. The Fitness Centers also host group classes, run events, sports leagues, tournaments and more.

GOLF COURSE

eglinlife.com/golf • • • The award-winning Eglin Golf Course is located in Niceville, offering 36 holes of championship play across two challenging courses. The course is open year-round for DoD ID cardholders and their sponsored guests.

OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER

eglinlife.com/outdoorrec • • • Eglin’s Outdoor Recreation Center at Postl Point provides rental equipment, adventure opportunites and more. Watercraft rentals and storage, thrillseeker excursions and instructional clinics are all a part of what makes Eglin ODR your one-stop shop for great fun in the great outdoors!

POOL

eglinlife.com/pool • • • The Eglin Pool on the east side of base opens seasonally for all personnel and families to enjoy FREE (noninstructed) swimming.

SPECIALTY CLUBS:

• Eglin’s Sand & Spur Riding Club(eglinlife.com/sandandspur) offers boarding for privately owned horses within the wooded surroundings off Memorial Trail, just east of the Eglin Commissary and Exchange. • Eglin Yacht Club and Dive Flight (eglinlife.com/yachtanddive) host social excursions for boating and SCUBA diving enthusiasts.

Start Your Week with a Swing!

Select Mondays | 4 - 6 pm

Calling all junior golfers - start your week with a swing at the Eglin Golf Course! Drop by the driving range and practice with purpose between 4 and 6 p.m. on select Mondays this summer. Denise Kafferly will be there to help! Upcoming dates are as follows: • Monday, July 5 • Monday, July 26 • Monday, August 2 The cost is $10 per session, and participants must pay in the Pro Shop and show their receipts to participate. Contact the Pro Shop for more information. 850-882-2949

SAPI: Jet Ski Tour

Saturday, July 3 | 8 am

*This is a Single Airman Program Initiative (SAPI) event open to all Active Duty/Reserve personnel assigned to Eglin who are without a spouse, plus one guest. Join Eglin Outdoor Recreation and Xtreme H2O on a jet skiing adventure along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Experience the thrill of piloting your own vessel on the water as you explore waterways and experience local wildlife on some of the world’s most beautiful emerald-green waters. Participants will take a one-hour guided dolphin tour and then have 30 minutes of free-riding time. Participants are asked to bring a photo ID (cannot be CAC), Florida Boaters License (or purchase a temporary one for $3), water,

sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes. Cost is $25 and includes everything you will need. Transportation will be provided from Postl Point to XTreme H2O. Contact ODR to register now! 850-882-5058

Get Golf Ready! —In One Day

Saturday, July 10 | 9 am - 2:30 pm

Develop your golf skills in less than a day! The Eglin Golf Course presents “Get Golf Ready!”—a fast-paced Saturday golf lesson for beginners or those who need a refresher. Topics of instruction include putting and chipping, using the right clubs, golf course etiquette and the rules of the game. Each lesson can accommodate up to six participants, and the cost is $70 per person with lunch included. Contact the Pro Shop to register. 850-882-2949

Paddle Board Clinic

Saturday, July 10 | 1 pm

Get out on the water with Eglin Outdoor Recreation for an introductory Paddle Board Clinic at Postl Point. Outdoor Rec will cover equipment, various paddling strokes and safety procedures during one hour of instruction and one hour of free paddle time. Cost is $20 per person and includes board and paddle rental. Participation is open to all base personnel and their guests, ages 8 and up. Class size is limited, so contact Outdoor Rec to sign up early. Classes may be rescheduled for inclement weather. 850-882-5058

RecOn: Deep Sea Fishing Trip

Sunday, July 11 | 8:30 am

*This is a RecOn event open to all Active Duty/Reserve personnel assigned to Eglin and their family members. Experience the thrill of offshore fishing in the Gulf of Mexico with Eglin Outdoor Recreation aboard the popular “Sweet Jody” party-charter fishing boat. Cost is $30 per person and includes (but is not limited to) the boat trip, tackle, bait, fishing poles, instruction, bottled water and snacks. Your catch will be filleted, bagged and put on ice for your trip home. Preregistration is required, and spots are limited. 850-882-5058 Participants must provide their own transportation to 210 Harbor Blvd, Destin.

Summer Stars Junior Golfers Program

July 12, 14, 19 & 21 | 3 - 5 pm

The Eglin Golf Course is excited to offer the Summer Stars Player Development Junior Program! This program is for those who have tournament experience or interest in tournament play, are committed to the game and want to become a better junior golfer. Participants will learn how to improve their mental game, implement nutrition and exercise tips and prepare for successful tournament play. The eight-hour program costs $150 and is limited to six participants. Contact the Pro Shop for more information and registration! 850-882-2949

LPGA 101: Women’s Golf Intro

July 12, 14, 19 & 21 | 5:30 - 7 pm

The Eglin Golf Course offers a four-class introduction to golf designed for women, by women! Your LGPA professional will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to get on the course. Take the first step to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf. Cost is $100 per player for the six-hour program, and the program is limited to 12 participants. Contact the Pro Shop for more information and registration. 850-882-2949

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