Bolling fitness center receives five stars

The Bolling Air Force Base Fitness Center received a five-star rating among all Air Force bases worldwide Dec. 2. Bolling’s fitness center was one of 46 bases that received the five-star rating, by receiving a 100 percent on an inspection check list. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tim Chacon)(Released)

Bolling fitness center receives five stars

Sean Root, Pentagon Channel reporter, records Senior Airman David Perry, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, as he participates in a CrossFit class Jan. 7 at the Bolling Air Force Base Fitness Center. The Pentagon Channel came to Bolling to film due to Bolling’s Fitness Center recently receiving a five-star rating among Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tim Chacon)(Released)

Bolling fitness center receives five stars

Sean Root, Pentagon Channel reporter, records Casey O’Donnell, Bolling fitness instructor, as he instructs a CrossFit class at the Bolling Air Force Base Fitness Center. The Pentagon Channel came to Bolling to film due to Bolling’s Fitness Center recently receiving a five-star rating among Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tim Chacon)(Released)

Bolling fitness center receives five stars

Published Jan. 7, 2009
By Senior Airman Tim Chacon
11th Wing Public Affairs

BOLLING AFB, D.C. -- The Bolling fitness center received the highest marks possible in the five-star recognition program Dec. 2. The five-star rating program is an assessment to determine superior achievements and overall excellence of the gym over the past fiscal year.

Gyms are rated in areas of operations, programs, training, facilities and customer service. A facility must achieve a minimum score of 90 percent out of the total point value. Bolling received a score of 100 percent.

A number of categories revolve around safety and education, some categories are about customer service. For example, a facility must be open at least 112 hours a week and have two staff members on hand at all times. In all these categories Bolling has received the highest score possible.

This is Bolling's third straight year to receive the award. Out of the 86 Air Force bases that competed for the awarded, only 42 received it this year.

The Bolling fitness center made many improvements and changes over the past year to earn the award, such as renovating the fitness center locker room and the softball field.

The introduction of the CrossFit program this year was also helpful, said Mr. Melendez. There were a lot of little things that may not be easily noticed but make the fitness center a better place. "There are a lot of moving parts in the operation of a fitness center," he said.

"We have a dedicated and experienced staff," said Issac Melendez, fitness and sports complex director. "We are highly motivated and enjoy what we do."