BFR (Bluffton Family Recreation) Sports and Fitness facility, Bluffton, OH.... affordable, convenient, quality!  Sport, exercise, and recreational programs for youth and adults- beginners and the "elite."  Fitness Center, Gymnasium, Indoor Track, Turf Arena are all available.  Programs and leagues are open to the public; fitness center is open only to members (14 years of age or older).

Choose one of these buttons for quick access to your choice of information about leagues, or classes. 

Home Camps & Clinics Indoor Soccer Basketball Outdoor Soccer Classes Keeping Active Memberships About the Center Labor Day 5K Staff

 

 

Winter Weather Policy: In case of Level 1 Snow Emergency in Allen County, BFR will open at 8AM during the week rather than 5:30AM; the building will close at 9PM.  In addition, all BFR programs (fitness classes, youth programs, sport leagues) are cancelled. Under a Level 2 Snow Emergency in Allen County, BFR will open at 10AM and remain open until 6PM (conditions allowing); plus all programs are cancelled.   BFR will remain CLOSED while a Level 3 Snow Emergency is in effect.
     
BFR is a place for Sports
(click on the sport above for details)
   
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Basketball Tournaments- Deadline to register for the Girls event is Sat. March 13 with space filling quickly.   Click Basketball above for more details. Submit the registration form with contact information completed with payment to hold a space.  Team Fee: $110.00 Click on the basketball button above for details.  Girls grades 4,5,6 grade divisions will be held on March 27 & 28.  NEW THIS YEAR will be a true tourney format with round robin play followed by bracket play for the top winners (including trophies) in each grade level and 2 Certified Refs for each game!!!  
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USSF Soccer Officiating class (Bridge to Grade 8) in March!     Click on Outdoor Soccer button above for details.  A bridge class to grade 8 will  be sponsored by BFR.  
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Rec Pass- 10 open gym/arena/track visits for just $30.  Great gift idea!
 
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Open Adult Volleyball - Thursday nights 8-10PM, free during Keeping Active promotion.
 
bulletIndoor Soccer Leagues-  Welcome to the 10th year of indoor soccer programming at BFR!  Click on the indoor soccer button above to find out game schedules (by divisions listed at the bottom of the page) and/or registration information.  
bulletIndoor Soccer After School league  Space remains in the U10 intramurals that  began Feb. 15.    The Monday program will be changed to U10 Intramurals (for kids ages 7, 8 or 9)  on Mondays for 5 weeks (4-5:30PM).  Prorated Cost for the individual sign-up program is $30 per player ($20 BFR members).  
 
 
Focus on Fitness for 2010! 
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Keeping Active Programs Now Underway-  Click on the Keeping Active button above to check out the full calendar of events.  The last week is upon us!!
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Early Spring Session -      Fitness classes continue as does Ultimate Fit.  Schedule is being updated, watch for the next session. Click on the classes button above to check out the full listing.     
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Adult Fitness Classes  Try any or all of our classes without any fees. Click on the Classes Page for days and times. Remember, take a single session of any or all classes without fee (if you've never tried that class before). Current attendee??? Bring a friend to try out a BFR class and you BOTH get the class for FREE!!! * Remember, if Bluffton schools are delayed (for weather related issues) PAST the start time of any fitness class, that class will not be held- we care about the safety of our participants).* See the winter weather policy above,too.
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NEW- REC PASS- Buy a rec pass for the kids (or to bring friends) or for the occasional BFR visitor!  The Rec Pass is good for open gym or arena hours or indoor track.  Cost is $30 for 10 visits (that's a $20 savings off regular $5 guest fees).
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Try out the newest workout program at BFR.  Ultimate Fit includes twelve high-intensity, group training sessions each month under the direction of a trainer.   Cost per month is $50 ($35 BFR members).  Sessions are offered at 5:30AM, 9:00AM, 6:00PM, and 9:00PM- call for availability.  NEXT SESSION BEGINS March 15!
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BFR is proud to be part of the Silver Sneakers Network for Senior Adults.  Check your Medicare supplemental insurance coverage to see if your policy includes this free membership option!
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TRACK PASS- Walk inside in a safe and warm environment.  The BFR Track Pass is offered in a 6 month or 3 month option!  
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Memberships- Click on the Membership Button above to find out about joining BFR!!
        
 
Training Programs
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Personal Training Options- Members and non-members alike are welcome to schedule individual or small group training sessions.  Cost is very affordable and appointments are available during the day or evening.

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The EDGE Youth Sports Conditioning Designed for out-of-season athletes to work on individual speed, strength and agility needs.  Packages of 8,12,16, 24 sessions are available.   

 
 
FUNDRAISERS 
 Help support the operations of BFR with two fun events for the family.  BFR is a private, not-for-profit organization (501c3).
  
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Annual Giving Campaign- THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE GIVEN IN 2009- almost $20,000 was pledged during the campaign..  Members and special friends have been asked to make a small donation to support the never-ending needs of our non-profit organization and facility.  The original portion of the BFR facility was built in 1995 so wear and tear is catching up.  The "new" addition, built in 2000, will soon be 10 years old!!! Thank you in advance for your support!  Click on the ABOUT THE CENTER button above for more information OR contact any BFR staff or board member to schedule an individual visit.
 
Established in 1978, BFR is a private, non-profit organization serving the fitness and 
recreation needs of Bluffton, Ohio and surrounding communities.  BFR programs, leagues, 
and classes are open to both members and guests. Use of the fitness center, however, is restricted 
to BFR members over the age of 14 years.

Service Hours:  

Summer Hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day):

Monday-Friday 5:30AM-8PM, Saturday 8AM-5PM
 
Regular Hours: Monday through Friday 5:30AM-9PM,  Saturday 8AM-9PM, Sunday 1-5PM
****Fitness Center is open until 10PM on Mondays and Wednesdays!
 
Location:  BFR is conveniently located behind the Bluffton Village
Swimming Pool on Snider Road.  Traveling from I-75, exit #142 and 
follow into Bluffton, turn right onto Main St. and follow North to Snider Rd.                     

 

Contact Information

Telephone
419-358-4150
FAX
419- 358-0894
Postal address
215 Snider Road, Bluffton, OH 45817
Electronic mail
General Questions:  bfrc@wcoil.com
Sport Questions: bfrsports@yahoo.com
 

 

 

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Last modified: January 21, 2010