Fort Leonard Wood | Recreation
The Sports Branch, (573) 596-4359 located in the Davidson Fitness Center coordinates a wide range of sports and fitness activities for the installation. In addition to overseeing numerous intramural sports programs, the Sports Branch hosts the annual, National Softball Association tournaments and Commander's Cup tournaments; 14 softball fields, nine soccer fields, 12 tennis courts highlight the excellent outdoor sports facilities available to post community members.

Additional multi-use softball fields, flag football fields, youth athletic fields and 400-meter all weather track are also available. During summer months, the sports staff oversees the operation of an Olympic-sized outdoor pool (with a 50-foot water slide) on Constitution Avenue, and a family sized pool in the Lieber Heights housing area. Pool parties, swimming lessons and lifeguard training are available.

The Davidson Fitness Center is a state-of-theart facility that provides fitness equipment and programs for the entire family. The 63,000- square-foot facility has basketball, racquetball and volleyball courts; an indoor 25-meter swimming pool; an elevated indoor running track; Nautilus and free weights, cardiovascular equipment, a cardio fitness theater; six locker rooms, towel service and equipment check-out.

Group fitness classes are offered six days a week at a variety of times. The Personal Trainer Program is available to provide one-on-one consultation and guidance. Authorized patrons can purchase recreational Swim passes. Call (573) 596-4359 for more information.

Specker Gym is located in Building 1714 in the Specker Barracks complex. It is a premier weight-training center with Hammer Strength equipment, free weights, cardio vascular equipment, one basketball and two racquetball courts, equipment issue service, and three locker rooms. For information, call (573) 596-7377.

MWR Catering, located at Pershing Community Center, 4109 Piney Hills Dr., offers a variety of services designed to fit your needs. Catering services are available for personal and professional functions in the Pershing Community Center and Audie Murphy's Community Center, as well as other locations on post. Call (573) 329-2910 for information.
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