13 Results for author: Chris Kolva

September Member Spotlight: Whit Shoenfelt

We’re thrilled to partner with Country Meadows Senior Care to bring you our newest member spotlight! Who's having fun and staying fit at Body Zone? Meet Whit Shoenfelt! For the past 14 years, Whit Shoenfelt has been paying it forward at Body Zone. He remembers the welcome and support he received as a new member all those years ago and wants to give ... More

Harvard study: great health benefits for grown-ups who play sports

The health benefits for adults who play sports are excellent according to a Harvard Gazette article. The article also acknowledges the challenge of getting people to do so as they age. The article states that the benefits of playing sports are impactful. It lists keeping the body strong, reducing the risk of heart disease, blood pressure, stroke and some ... More

Enjoy Holiday Music at Public Skating

Every Public Skating session through New Year’s Eve will feature holiday music.  Enjoy quality family time in a festive atmosphere.  Parents even have the opportunity to skate for free on weekend evenings. More information: Weekend and holiday admission is just $8.00 for all ages and skate rental is $4.00. Weekday public skating is only $4 ... More

Youth soccer training by Reading United looks like this

Please watch this 45-second video from a soccer academy program to get an idea how Reading United’s Player Development Program (PDP), open to anyone, addresses individual player’s needs for skills and tactics like: ball mastery, shooting, offensive and defensive principles and game situations. The video is fast-paced, which mirrors how the PDP ... More

Week 1 schedule for Sunday Men’s Open Basketball League announced

Eleven teams are competing in Body Zone’s Fall II Sunday Men’s Open Basketball League beginning November 13.  The League Page, which includes the first week's schedule, is available here.  The remainder of the schedule will be posted on this page soon. The 11 teams include Team Doyle the defending champions from Fall I Session. League pages for ... More

Goalkeeper John McCarthy to appear at Philadelphia Union Night

Goalkeeper John McCarthy (@jmacdaddy77) will be on hand during Philadelphia Union Night on November 8 at Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex.  McCarthy will meet and greet youth players at a free autograph session.  The autograph session runs from 6:30-8:00 PM.  A free coaches clinic for adults is also part of the festivities.  Coaches need to ... More

November skating and Pickleball schedules available

Body Zone’s November schedules for Public Ice Skating, Figure Skating, Speedskating and Pickleball are available online and at the Complex. You do not need to be a member to take part in any of these programs. Please visit the links below for details and schedule … Public Ice Skating Figure Skating Speedskating Pickleball Fun ... More

Philadelphia Union Night set for Nov. 8

Philadelphia Union Night will feature a number of free soccer activities for youth and adults on Tuesday, November 8 at Body Zone Sports and Wellness Complex.  Highlights include games and autographs for kids and a coaching clinic for adults. The appearance by the Union at Body Zone was arranged by Reading United AC. The United are the official player ... More

League page for 35+ adult ice hockey is live

The league page for the 2016-17 fall/winter age 35+ adult ice hockey league is now available. The league page shows or will show the standings, schedule, scores, rosters and player stats. Games are scheduled to begin on November 1 when the puck drops for the Blue Barracudas and Purple Haze.  The Barracudas are the defending champions from the ... More

October skating and Pickleball schedules announced

Body Zone's October schedules for Public Ice Skating, Figure Skating, Speedskating and Pickleball are available online and at the Complex. You do not need to be a member to take part in any of these programs. Please visit the links below for details and schedule ... Public Ice Skating Figure Skating Speedskating Pickleball Fun fact: ... More