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Recreation Ministry

BSUMC’s Recreation Ministry seeks to serve all people by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ to the world through sports and recreation.

Spring/Summer 2021 Schedule

Children & Youth Basketball

Dribble for Destiny Basketball Camp

June 28-July 1, 2021: Join us at the Downtown Campus where children ages 8-13 will learn 2 ball dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball handling with daily contests and devotions. Sign up at the Dribble For Destiny website.

Fall 2021 Basketball Season

• Initial Registration (you pick your team) September 12-30.
• Late Registration (we pick your team) October 1-14.
• Practices begin October 17.
• Season begins November 6.

Watch this page for more registration information as it becomes available.

Safe Sanctuary Training for Coaches

Buncombe Street UMC is committed to providing a community of faith where children can grow safe and strong, so our coaches are Safe Sanctuary certified each year. This year, in-person training for coaches will be offered on Sunday, August 15, at 12:30 PM.

Golf

Eight Weeks of 9-Hole Fun

Join us at Pebble Creek Golf Course to play nine holes each Wednesday night beginning June 9 and ending July 28. Play will start at 5:30 PM.

Fitness

Senior Fitness

BSUMC offers a “Well-Balanced for Seniors” fitness class with a targeted focus on balance and flexibility. These classes meet throughout the year at 9:30 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Fitness Room

For weightlifters and folk who want to tone up, we have the place for you! Our Fitness Room features:

• 1,600 Pounds of Free Weights
• Weight Bench
• Abdominal Machine
• Lat Pull
• Squat Machine
• Various Dumbbells
• Elliptical Machine
• Stair Climber
• Fitness Cycle

The fitness room is available for use during weekdays and can be opened any weeknight. After signing a liability waiver, you can pick up the key at the office between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. You need to call the church office if you would like to use the room very early or at night.

Indoor Walking/Jogging Track

If you want to improve aerobically, we can help! The church has an indoor walking and jogging track for all of you who like to walk or run, especially in air conditioning, or in times of inclement weather. This track is located on the second floor of Sisk Hall.

Day Trips and Other Travel

We offer many different activities and trips throughout the year. These will be posted on the events page of the website.

Upcoming Events

Get Out and Explore South Carolina!

Buncombe Street United Methodist Church encourages people of all ages to get out and explore our great state. For information on South Carolina, consider a visit to Sciway.net where you can find great information about upcoming events across the state.

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Inclement Weather | For games canceled due to inclement weather, please monitor church-closing information on WYFF News Channel 4. Cancellation of practice due to inclement weather is up to the discretion of the coaches. Please contact your coach for inquiries about practice or game cancellations.