Activites by Rec Center
SMP and all Rec Centers (except Camp Geiger) :
July Calendar
August Calendar
Camp Geiger:
July Calendar
August Calendar
available for FREE in all Recreation Centers
Age Requirements for these Facilites:
All patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, unless they are a 17-year-old Marine
Chess
- General Info
- Local Activity
- Reaching Out
- Players Wanted
- Ratings
Benjamin Franklin, in his article "The Morals of Chess" (1750), wrote:
"The Game of Chess is not merely an idle amusement; several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired and strengthened by it, so as to become habits ready on all occasions; for life is a kind of Chess, in which we have often points to gain, and competitors or adversaries to contend with, and in which there is a vast variety of good and ill events, that are, in some degree, the effect of prudence, or the want of it. By playing at Chess then, we may learn: I. Foresight, which looks a little into futurity, and considers the consequences that may attend an action [...] II. Circumspection, which surveys the whole Chess-board, or scene of action: - the relation of the several Pieces, and their situations [...] III. Caution, not to make our moves too hastily [...]"
Camp Lejeune Single Marine Program offers club nights at each of the recreation centers where you can play just as an idle amusement or strive toward strengthening the qualities mentioned above in yourself.
French Creek Recreation Center
2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 1800
Central Area Recreation Center
2nd and 4th Mondays at 1800
Camp Johnson Recreation Center
1st and 3rd Fridays at 1800
Courthouse Bay Recreation Center
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 1800
Camp Geiger Recreation Center
2nd and 4th Sundays at 1200
Stone Bay Recreation Center
1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 1800
Local Chess Club Activity
Tuesdays at 1900 – Jacksonville Chess Club, Head 2 Head Games & Comics 216 New Bridge St., Jacksonville, NC 28540 Sara Walsh at (910)546-5250, http://www.jacksonvillechess.org
Tuesdays at 1900 – Wilmington Chess Club, Cape Fear Games 3608 Dr. Suite E, Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: (910)798-6006, http://www.wilmingtonchess.com
Local Points of Contact at MCCS
Camp Lejeune – Single Marine Program 451-0084
Cherry Point –
MCAS New River –
Chess may be an one on one game, but sharing rides, rooms, or just finding other players online to chat chess with can make the game experience all that more enjoyable. Here are some resources:
Military Chess Yahoo Group – You can analyze your games, see further chess links, find rides and roommates to tournaments. You can join the email list using
militarychess-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or going to groups.yahoo.com and searching for military chess.
North Carolina Chess – www.ncchess.org - Find clubs and tournaments in the state of North Carolina
United States Chess Federation – www.uschess.org Join the USCF, earn a rating by playing in tournaments, receive a magazine, or just browse the online articles and forum.
US Military Chess – www.usmilitarychess.org – Military chess tournaments listed here including the Armed Forces Open. Also instructional articles can also be read here.
NATO Chess – www.natochess.com – 21st NATO Championship will be held in Koege, Denmark. Check out the website for information and pictures about prior Championships.
Do you enjoy pitting your mind against another in a head to head battle to see who is the best? Chess is the ultimate test to see if you have what it takes tactically and strategically to command an army into battle. The rules are the same for both sides. No surprises in the terrain. Everything starts equally and everything is out there for all to see. But can you see it all? No? Not that good? The best part is the pieces can be set right back up and you can learn and keep retesting yourself.
If chess is for you, we want you to come out and play with us at the clubs on base and in our tournaments. We also want the best Marine Chess Players to put in their resumes to join the All-Marine Chess Team and play in the Inter-Service Tournament.
Inter-Service Championship (ISC)
All branches of service sponsor the Inter-Service Championship. The host for this competition rotates each year from service to service. Here is how it works for the Marine Corps. For the past several years, the Marine Corps publishes a MARADMIN announcing the recruitment for resumes for those wishing to participate on the All-Marine Chess team.This normally occurs around the April time frame.
The process includes the selection of six team members, with one of the six being appointed the team captain. Once the team is established, those members compete for team placement in the overall Inter-Service Championship against all other branches of service. Following the competition, the top-scoring Marine automatically earns a place on the NATO Chess team representing the United States in international competition. If you are interested in future consideration for the All-Marine Chess team there are 2 pivotal steps that must be taken. First, become a member of the United States Chess Federation (USCF) and establish your rating through this organization. Without it, you will not be considered for the team. The next step is competing in USCF sanctioned tournaments to improve your skills and rating. This will improve your chances of being considered for the All-Marine Chess team. And, finally, support the program. USCF organizational members may provide rated tournaments. Therefore explore opportunities on your base to provide rated tournaments. This will allow local Marines to improve their rating through local competition, thereby reducing travel and registration costs associated with rated tournaments outside the local area.
US Armed Forces Open
This is a FREE annual event and is conducted during the Columbus Day Weekend (usually hosted in the Washington DC area). Go to http://www.usmilitarychess.org for more information. The Armed Forces Open is for all Active, Reserve and Retired chess enthusiasts. This event is privately hosted; hence participants need to make their own arrangements to attend (leave or permissive TAD).
A USCF rating is required for participation in any ?rated? event. A player may gain a rating by purchasing a membership to the USCF and participating in ?rated? tournaments. A USCF membership may be purchased ($49) or renewed at the USCF website (www.uschess.org) or at a local affiliate group. Purchasing your membership through your local chess club may earn your club points to purchase additional supplies and awards. Membership allows participation in tournaments and members receive a copy of Chess Life Magazine.
A rating is a representation of a player?s standing vs other players. There are two separate rating systems for over-the-board (OTB) chess (regular and "quick" ratings) and one rating system for correspondence chess. Quick ratings are used for events with time controls of Game/10 to Game/29, and regular ratings are calculated for tournaments with time controls of Game/30 or slower.
*COURTEOUSY OF US CHESS FEDERATION
Tournament participation is required to earn a rating. To learn more about area tournaments:
http://www.uschess.org for tournaments across the US
http://www.ncchess.org for tournaments specifically in North Carolina
For local events please see the General and Local Info Tabs for area clubs that might host tournaments.
Recreation Centers
There are 6 Recreations Centers to serve you.
Click the names below for information about each one.
Central Area Recreation Center, home of the Single Marine Program (SMP), is located in Building 62 on Lucy Brewer Road, across from Bonnyman Bowling Center off Molly Pithcher Street. Andy’s Famous Cheese Steaks and the Phone Center also share the facility. A variety of services are available to Active Duty Marines, Sailors and their guests 18 years or older. Central Area Recreation Center hosts a large downstairs entertainment area with variety of big screen and overhead TV’s , pool tables and board games can be checked out. The Center also has a gaming area, which includes X Box 360, PS 3 and WII game systems with all the newest games; as well as our computer room with 16 computers, 10 lap-tops, printer and free internet access. New released movies can be seen in our Mini Theater.
Upstairs is the Wi Fi room. Lap top users can enjoy free wireless internet service with all the comforts of home, to include nice and comfortable couches and COMPLIMENTARY fresh brewed coffee, hot chocolate and hot tea. During football season we are the place to be for NFL Sunday Ticket, UFC, ESPN Game Plan for college football, March Madness, NHL Center and MLB Extra Innings all this are FREE.
SMP Council meeting are held on the second deck at 1500 the first Tuesday of every month. We also provide Free Munchies and Crunchies the first and third Wednesday of every month starting at 1800 and don’t forget the monthly birthday celebration everyone is invited.
Come join our friendly staff at Central Area Recreation Center, to watch your favorite team play, catch a great movie, or just relax in “YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME”
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FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (910) 451-1942
DAY |
TIME |
| Monday - Thursday | 1000-2200 |
| Friday | 1000-2400 |
| Saturday | 1100-2400 |
| Sunday | 1100-2200 |
| Holidays | 1200-2000 |
Josefa Cordero, Manager
Camp Geiger Recreation Center Located in Bldgs TC 1005 & TC 1006 serves a large population of students and is home to the School Of Infantry (SOI).
Come in and enjoy a home away from home atmosphere make new friends, and meet the staff who will make your visit here one to remember.
The Recreation Center is fully equipped with Billiard Tables, large screen TV’s, an 8MM movie Theater, Xbox 360’s, PS3’s, a Ping Pong table, Foosball Table, Electric & Acoustic guitars, Conga Drum, Organ, and a Piano. We have (10) Computers and (10) Laptop Computers free internet access along with free WIFI access, all available for patronage usage. We also have a Snack Bar which is operated by Food and Hospitality. The REC Center host a variety of Entertainment Programs and Special Events, to include DirecTV, (UFC Fight Night, NHL Hockey, NFL Football and much more), Video game Tournaments, Pool Tournaments, Trips, Cook-outs, DJ Karaoke nights, CineBox Movie Night along with other fun and exciting Recreational Actives.
Lloyd Karratti, Manager
Call For More Information
449-2207/0105
DAY |
TIME |
| Monday | 1500-2030 |
| Tue - Thu | Closed |
| Friday | 1700-2200 |
| Saturday | 1000-2200 |
| Sunday | 1000-1700 |
| Holidays | 1000-2000 |
Courthouse Bay Recreation Center has a new name it is called The Sand Bar, a home to the Single Marine Program, Please come in and check out the fun things we have planned for you.
Courthouse Bay Recreation Center, Bldg BB27, is located near the Sneads Ferry back gate and is approximately 10 miles from the center of Camp Lejeune. Home of the Marine Corps Engineer School, Utilities Instruction Company, 2d Assault Battalion, Coast Guard, Recon and Force Recon, It is also one of the homes of the Single Marine Program (SMP), It is a all ranks Recreation Center, students and permanent personnel can stop by and enjoy a variety of recreational services. This facility host a full service snack bar, a video arcade area, X-box 360, PS3 and Wii game systems, 7 large screen televisions to show Direct TV programming (NFL Package, College football, UFC PPV, March Madness, MLB Network and Hockey), 2 large and 5 26” game televisions, billiards area and a 8mm movie viewing area. It also has 14 computer stations 2- 10 minute and 12- 30 minute computers in addition to that we also offer free WIFI with 10 lap-tops for usage. The outside recreation area includes a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pit and two picnic areas. The center conducts a variety of events, to include Billiard Tournaments, Texas Hold’em Tournaments, DJ amateur karaoke nights, indoor and outdoor movie nights, cook-outs, sports parties, annual softball tournaments, annual Luau Party, trips, live entertainment and many other fun and exciting special events and Tournaments.
Sand Bar snack bar hours of operation:
Monday-Thursday 1030-2030
Friday 1030-2200
Saturday 1200-2000
Sunday 1300-2030
Holidays 1200-2000
Call For More Information
440-7462
DAY |
TIME |
| Mon - Thu | 1030-2130 |
| Friday | 1030-2300 |
| Saturday | 1200-2300 |
| Sunday | 1300-2130 |
| Holidays | 1200-2000 |
Mike Saunders, Manager
The Camp Johnson Recreation Center, located in Bldg. M-424 is host to the Camp Johnson Single Marine Program (SMP). The diverse facility features a computer room housing 17 computers with free internet and printer access. Free wireless internet is also available throughout the facility with a room dedicated for the wireless users. To meet the growing need for computers for the patrons, 10 new laptop computers are now available to be checked out. The pool room is equipped with six professional sized pool tables and is encircled by 20 of the latest video games and pin ball machines, highlighted by a state of the art computerized juke box. Located in the recreation center lobby are PS-3, Wii, X-Box 360, and X-Box game systems with a large library of games that are available for patrons to check out free of charge. For viewing of your favorite sporting and Pay Per View events the recreation center carries free of charge the following Direct TV Programs: NFL Package, College Football, UFC PPV, WWE PPV, March Madness, Nascar, Hockey and MLB Network. There are LCD HD Flat Screen televisions located throughout the recreation center for your viewing pleasure. Located within the recreation center is a 72 seat theater where sporting and Pay Per View events are shown monthly and the latest movies are shown nightly. The sports themed 4 Corners Restaurant and Lounge is an award winning eatery featuring weekly entertainment venues. A laundry room with 13 washers and dryers is located within the recreation center providing a free and convenient service for our patrons. The Camp Johnson Recreation center is a hub to sign up for off-base SMP sponsored special events that include Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, NASCAR, Medieval Times, Sporting Events, and an endless variety of "fun places" to enjoy your leisure time!
George Steele, Manager
Call For More Information
450-1058
DAY |
TIME |
| Mon-Thu | 0700-2100 |
| Fri | 0700-2400 |
| Sat | 0900-2400 |
| Sunday | 0900-2100 |
French Creek Recreation Center is located at Building FC 330 on Gonzales Blvd, next to the French Creek Fitness Center and Gymnasium, and shares the building with Michaelangelo’s Pizza and the Learning Resource Center (LRC). As home for the Single Marine Program (SMP) a large variety of events and services are available for Active Duty Marines, Sailors, and their guests 18 years or older. The French Creek Recreation Center houses the largest billiard area with eight pool tables, as well as ping-pong tables, stage, dance floor, and many overhead televisions for your viewing pleasure. Also available is our gaming area where users can play the newest games for the X box 360 PS3, and the Wii. The Center’s computer room contains 22 computers with Internet and free printing available and laptop users can access free WiFi either from their own laptops or from one of the 10 laptops available for check out within the center. New movies are continuously played on the big-screen television in the movie theater area, with new selections offered every 2 weeks. For big games and UFC and WWE fights French Creek Recreation Center has a drop-down big screen to make your viewing experience even better. Copying and faxing services are also provided free of charge.
SMP Council Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 1500. Regular events also include pool and ping-pong tournaments, FREE Munchies & Crunchies on the first and third Wednesday of each month starting at 1800.
French Creek Recreation Center carries cable and DirectTv channels, as well as the NFL package, college football, UFC and WWE on PPV, NHL package, MLB package, and March Madness – all so that you will never miss your favorite team play.
Our staff here at the French Creek Recreation Center is friendly and available to assist you. Come visit us and enjoy all that we have to offer or just relax in your “HOME AWAY FROM HOME”
Michelangelo's Pizza has free delivery - 451-4296.
Don't forget the Learning Research Center (LRC) has MCI's for you! For more information call 451-1446.
Elena Peña, Manager
DAY |
TIME |
| Monday - Thursday | 0900-2130 |
| Friday | 0900-2400 |
| Saturday | 1100-2400 |
| Sunday | 1100-2130 |
| Holidays | 1200-2000 |
Stone Bay Recreation Center (Maggie’s Drawer’s), home of the Single Marine Program, is located within the Stone Bay Rifle Range area. Stone Bay is the quarters of Weapons Training Battalion (WTB) and Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). Maggie’s Drawer’s is an all ranks recreation center where personnel can stop by and enjoy a full lunch or dinner menu at the snack bar (menu below) and relax while participating in a variety of recreational services. These services include weekly events with prizes, pool tables, X-box, PS3, Nintendo Wii game systems, 6 large TV’s to show Direct TV programming (NFL Package, College football, UFC PPV, March Madness, MLB Network and Hockey), 4 game system TV’s, and an 8mm movie viewing area. We also have 2 computers with free printing, free WI-FI, and 10 laptops for WI-FI usage. The outside area has two horseshoe pits, 2 grills, a basketball court, and a picnic area. Named for the flag flown at the rifle range if a shooter misses his or her target, “MAGGIE’S” is open 7 days a week. Commands using the facilities at Stone Bay may request in advance for special hours of operation to accommodate specific needs.
Snack Bar - Click here for menu
Phone Number 440-2609
Call For More Information 440-2609 or 440-7462
DAY |
TIME |
| Mon-Thu | 1030-2130 |
| Fri | 1030-2300 |
| Sat | 1200-2300 |
| Sun | 1300-2130 |
| Holidays | 1200-2000 |
Mike Saunders, Manager
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