bupersinst 1710.16 - Fitness, Sports and Deployed Forces Support

BUPERSINST 1710.16
can be found in Enclosure (3) of this instruction.
5. Shipboard Recreation Programs. The variety of shipboard
recreation activities and programs is limited only by the
resources of the command and the imagination of the crew. A
short list of common shipboard programs include the following:
a. Intramural team sports such as interdivisional softball.
b. Individual sports competition such as a racquetball
tournament.
c. Ticket rebate program whereby a crewmember participates
in the recreation event of their choice and submits a ticket stub
or receipt for reimbursement, in whole or in part, from the
Recreation Fund.
d. Tours ashore.
e. Unit social activities such as divisional parties or
ship’s picnic.
f. Recreation education programs where sailors learn
leisure skills such as outdoor adventure programs.
g. Recreation equipment checkout.
h. Bingo.
Local Fleet Recreation Coordinators can provide details and
assistance in establishing or improving shipboard recreation
programs. The BUPERS triannual publication "Fleet Edition" also
highlights successful shipboard recreation programs.
6. Shore-Based Recreation
a. Local MWR departments offer a wide variety of sports,
recreation and club activities. Local Fleet Recreation
Coordinators sponsor special programs and activities specifically
for fleet sailors in major fleet concentration areas. When
inport, the recreation program should be centered around
activities sponsored by the MWR department and the Fleet
Recreation Coordinator.
b. Individual ships frequently host competitions and offer
challenges to other commands. Many ISICs, especially at the
squadron and group level, will sponsor recreational and sporting
events.
Enclosure (1)