Recreation Centers - 6 Locations to Serve You
available for FREE in all Recreation Centers
Activites by Rec Center
SMP and all Rec Centers (except Camp Geiger) :
May Calendar
Camp Geiger:
May Calendar
French Creek:
DJs Every Wednesday
Chess
Chess continues to grow in interest. The
Marine Corps has its own Chess Team (chosen by resume) and participates
annually in the InterService Chess Tournament against the Army, Navy and Air
Force. The best players move on to compete in the NATO Chess Tournament.
LOCAL CHESS CLUB ACTIVITY
SUN 1400-COMP OPEN PLAY JACKSONVILLE USO, 9 TALLMAN ST
TUE 1800-2100 OPEN PLAY FRENCH CREEK CENTER, CAMP LEJ (451 1446)
TOURAMENTS MONTHLY
WED 1900-COMP TOURNAMENT ROAD HOUSE SINGLE MARINE CENTER, CHERRY
POINT (DSN 582 3270)
LOCAL POINTS OF CONTACT AT MCCS
CAMP LEJEUNE ARTHUR MILLER 451 1446
CHERRY POINT MS PAULA LEE DSN 582 3270
MCAS NEW RIVER MS GENEVIEVE WAKEFIELD 452 5846
USMC MSGT ROLLINS 450 8342
REACHING OUT
CHECK OUT THE MILITARY CHESS YAHOOGROUP
ANALYZE YOUR GAMES, CHESS LINKS, FIND RIDES AND ROOMMATES TO TOURNAMENTS.
militarychess-subscribe@yahoogroups.com TO JOIN
CHESSPLAYERS WANTED
BASE PLAYERS OFTEN COMPETE IN OFF BASE TOURNAMENTS FOR EXPERIENCE, RATINGS AND CASH PRIZES. Email or CHECK OUT WWW.USCHESS.ORG FOR DETAILS AND IDEAS. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, PLAYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION, ENTRANCE FEE, LODGING AND MEALS)
* MUST BE A USCF RATED PLAYER. SEE BELOW.
GETTING A RATING
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
FRENCH CREEK Single Marine RECREATION CENTER
CHESS CLUB MEETS ON TUESDAY AT 1800,COME OUT IN HAVE FUN.
Central Area Recreation Center
A variety of services are available to all active duty Marines, Sailors, and their guests 18 and older. Central Area hosts a large entertainment area with two big screen TV's, three smaller, overhead TV's, four billiards tables, ping pong, foose ball and a variety of table games. The center also has three Xbox game systems and two Playstation game systems.
We show the most up-to-date movies provided by the Base Theater on our 65 inch, big screen TV, and the major sporting event for that season on the 53 inch big screen. On Sundays during the football season, we are the place to be for the NFL Sunday Ticket. Each TV, to include the upstairs area, is showing a different NFL football game. We also follow the NBA, NASCAR, MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL, MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, COLLEGE FOOTBALL AND BASKETBALL, and we have even been known to watch an NHL hockey game now and then.
The biggest draw is our computer lab with free internet services. This includes free wireless internet service for those who bring their laptops.
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Come and join us at Central Area to watch your favorite team play or catch a great movie. We also have a beer and soda bar for your enjoyment and convenience during the games.
Bill Bennight, Manager 
Call For More Information
451-1942
DAY |
TIME |
| Monday - Thursday | 1000-2200 |
| Friday | 1000-2400 |
| Saturday | 1100-2400 |
| Sunday | 1100-2200 |
Camp Geiger Recreation Center
Camp Geiger Recreational Center, located in Bldgs TC 1005 and TC 1006 serves a large population of students and is home to the School Of Infantry. Fully equipped with billiards, large screen TVs, 8 MM movies, X-box, PlayStation2, a ping pong table, foosball table, arcade games, electric/acoustic guitars, piano, snack bar, and computers with free internet access, all available for patron usage. The Rec Center hosts various entertainment programs to include karaoke, holiday parties, cook-outs, Halo2 Tournaments, pool tournaments, and other exciting recreational activities.
Josefa Cordero, Manager 
Call For More Information
449-0105
DAY |
TIME |
| Monday | 1730-2030 |
| Friday | 1700-2200 |
| Saturday | 1000-2200 |
| Sunday | 1000-1700 |
| Tue - Thu | CLOSED |
Courthouse Bay Recreation Center
Courthouse Bay is now a home to the Single Marine Program please come in and check out all the fun things we planned for you.
Courthouse Bay Recreation Center, Bldg BB27, is located near Sneads Ferry (The 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, students and permanent personnel can stop by and enjoy a variety of recreational services. This facility host a full service snack bar called the Filling Station, a video arcade area, X-box, X-box 360, and PS2 game systems, 2 large screen televisions, ping pong and billiards area. It also has 2 computer rooms with wireless connection 2 - 10 minute computers and 12 - 30 minute computers. In addition the outside recreation area includes a sand volleyball court and picnic pavilions. The center conducts a variety of events, to include pool, ping pong and card tournaments, DJ, amateur karaoke nights, movie nights, cookouts, sports parties, and live entertainment.
Filling Station snack bar hours of operation:
Monday - Friday 0630 - 1330/1630 - 2000
Saturday - Sunday 1300 - 2000
Lloyd Karratti, Manager 
Call For More Information
450-7462
DAY |
TIME |
| Mon - Thu | 1030-2130 |
| Friday | 1030-2300 |
| Saturday | 1200-2300 |
| Sunday | 1300-2130 |
| Holidays | 1200-2130 |
Camp Johnson Recreation Center
The Camp Johnson Recreation Center, located in Bldg. M-424, is a recently renovated facility that is host to the Camp Johnson Single Marine Program. The diverse facility features 17 computers with printer access and a wireless internet room with 4 computers dedicated to “First to Fight” competition. The pool room is equipped with 6 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. The recreation center lobby plays host to a variety of PS-2, X-Box and X-Box 360 game systems and a large library of games. The lobby is highlighted with a large screen plasma TV for viewing your favorite sporting events. Also located within the recreation center is a 72 seat theater where the latest movies are shown nightly. The newly renovated 4 Corners restaurant and lounge provides a sports theme and features an award winning eatery. 13 washers and dryers are conveniently located within the recreation center. The Camp Johnson Recreation Center is the hub to sign up for off-base SMP sponsored special events that include…Busch Gardens, Kings Dominion, NASCAR racing, Medieval Times and an endless list of “fun places” to enjoy your leisure time.
Roger Walters, Manager 
Call For More Information 450-1058
DAY |
TIME |
| Mon-Thurs | 0700-2100 |
| Friday | 0700-2400 |
| Saturday | 1000-2400 |
| Sunday | 1000-2100 |
French Creek Recreation Center
French Creek Recreation Center is located on Gonzales Blvd. in Bldg. FC 330, next to the French Creek Fitness Center and Gymnasium. Equipped with a large stage and dance floor for entertainment, this recreation center has the feel of a club with many exciting recreational services available to active duty Marines, Sailors and their guests, ages 18 and older.
This facility is also home to Michelangelo's Pizza and the Learning Resource Center (LRC). Other services include a large billiards area, video games, Sony Play Station area, computer lab with free on-line services, and many other events, programs and activities. A large screen television is also available for viewing recent movies. Pool tournaments are held Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Chess Club meets on Tuesdays, play begins at 1830. On Wednesdays, Table Tennis Tournaments begin at 1830.
French Creek now has wireless internet access!
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 451-1447.
DAY |
TIME |
| Monday - Thursday | 0900-2130 |
| Friday | 0900-2400 |
| Saturday | 1100-2400 |
| Sunday | 1100-2130 |
| Holidays | 1200-1900 |
George Steele, Manager
Maggie's Drawers Recreation Center
MAGGIE'S DRAWERS is located next to the Fire Station. It is an all ranks center with pool tables, video games, three TV's, a big screen TV and 8mm Movies. We also have free Internet service and a snack bar. Named for the flag flown at the rifle range if a shooter misses his or her target, "MAGGIES" is open from 1700 to 2130 Monday through Thursday. Commands using the facilities at Stone Bay may request in advance for special hours of operation on the weekend to accommodate specific needs.
Stone Bay is now a home to the Single Marine Program
Call For More Information 450-2609 or 450-7462
DAY |
TIME |
| Monday - Thursday | 1700-2130 |
| Friday-Sunday | CLOSED |
