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Fitness Centers

Youth Age Policies

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Enhance your fitness journey with group training and classes. 

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Army Sports Fitness Aquatics

Safe, Supervised, and Family-Friendly Fitness

Army MWR Fitness Centers welcome Families while ensuring a safe workout environment for all patrons. Age policies help maintain safety and appropriate equipment use.


Age Guidelines

Local policies may differ - please verify with facility staff.

16 and Older

Full access to all fitness areas without supervision

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13-15 Years Old

Allowed with direct supervision by a parent/guardian actively participating in the same activity

12 and Under

Not permitted in cardio, weight, or sauna areas unless attending a designated youth program

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Youth Fitness Programs

CYS Youth Fitness Programs

CYS provides a variety of structured fitness programs for kids and teens. 

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Fitness Centers

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  • Audie Murphy Athletic Performance Center
  • 24/7 access with prior in-person registration and access card.
  • Hours:
    Monday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Tuesday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Wednesday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Thursday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Friday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Saturday

    Open 24-7
    Sunday

    Open 24-7
    Training Holidays
    7:00am-3:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Federal Holidays

    Open 24-7
  • Whittington High Performance Center
  • 24/7 access with prior in-person registration and access card.
  • Hours:
    Monday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Tuesday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Wednesday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Thursday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Friday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Saturday

    Open 24-7
    Sunday

    Open 24-7
    Training Holidays
    7:00am-3:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Federal Holidays (except 24/7 access with prior registration)

    Open 24-7
  • Smith Fitness Center
  • 24/7 access with prior in-person registration and access card.
  • Hours:
    Monday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Tuesday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Wednesday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Thursday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Friday
    5:00am-8:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Saturday
    9:00am-5:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Sunday
    9:00am-5:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Training Holidays
    9:00am-5:00pm
    Staffed Hours

    Open 24-7
    Federal Holidays (except 24/7 access with prior registration)

    Open 24-7

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Learn about the Army-wide program that stimulates competition and recognizes the top unit in intramural sports of basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

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