Sports - Practices & Workshops

Many workshops and practices are offered throughout the year. All workshops and practices are open to beginners through advanced athletes. Contact the 50+ Sports & Fitness center for current dates and times.

Air Gun Practices/Workshops
For athletes interested in learning the sport
of air gun, we offer a workshop and practice
time before competition in the spring.

Badminton – This court sport is great for improving
cardiovascular fitness, strength, coordination and balance.
Our drop in play is fast paced and challenging
for seasoned players, but also open to those
wanting to learn badminton.

Cycling Practices/Workshop
Learn about Cycling. Topics covered are: training,
bike preparation, eating and drinking, warming up,
time trial and road races.

Mountain Bike Lessons for Beginners
Off-road riding offers a wide variety of pleasurable
experiences. With the spectrum of riding surfaces
and obstacles you may encounter, knowing some tips
and tricks to safe mountain biking will add enjoyment
and improve your biking experience.

Mountain Bike Rides
If there is enough interest in group off-road mountain
biking, we will organize monthly rides.

Pickleball Practices/Workshops
The Albuquerque Pickleball program welcomes beginners
and people of all ages. Lessons, workshops and tournaments
are held throughout Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.
Call Bill Marshall for more information at 417-9243.

Racewalking Practices/Workshops
Racewalking clinics and practices are sponsored by the
Albuquerque Racewalkers and are held throughout the year.
Contact Lenny Krosinsky at 250-2283.

Shuffleboard
Join the Silver Shufflers for an afternoon of fun and excitement.
We play in a gymnasium so the weather never slows things
down. Hone you skills with our expert players, or learn this
stimulating sport from the best!

Swim Workshop
Come to a technique “tune-up” swim workshop. Experts
will lead participants through various drills in all four strokes
as well as on body position and turns.

Table Tennis Practices/Workshop
Review rule changes and regulations and receive
instruction to improve your game.

Track & Field Workshop
Practice your running and throwing events and
learn new track & field skills! Olympic Medalist
Trish Porter and other experts will be coaching
participants on running, javelin, discus, shot put, pole vault and high jump.

Volleyball
Join the 50+ volleyball players for drop-in
volleyball matches. We have locations for play
in several gymnasiums all over Albuquerque.

Weight Lifting Competition
For anyone interested in weight training, this workshop
teaches techniques and strategies to compete in bench
press, arm curl and dead lift. This PowerSports
competition is sanctioned by NASA, which means
if any New Mexico State lifting records are broken
at this event, they will become new State records!