Drill Hall
Events
The Drill Hall is the center of indoor recreation at Patuxent River! All of the facilities located in the Drill Hall are staffed by recreation specialists ready to assist patrons. Staff members also serve as valuable sources of information pertaining to recreation at the installation.
Fitness Amenities
The facility is dominated by three basketball courts and another full-sized, NCAA regulation basketball court, one full-sized regulation volleyball court, and two full-sized regulation racquetball courts.
Other fitness equipment includes:
- Treadmills
- Ellipticals
- Stairmill
- Upright, recumbent and spin bikes
- Assault bike
- Concept 2 rowers
- Cables machines
- Full line of Life Fitness strength machines
- Auxiliary free weight room with:
- 1 squat rack
- 1 leg press
- 3-way Olymbic bench
- Dumbbells up to 50lbs with benches
- Hip thrust machine
Group Fitness Classes
Group classes make fitness more fun! Classes are held both in the Drill Hall and in the Energy Zone, which is located next door to the Drill Hall. Classes are free for Active Duty/Reserve and their dependents and retired military. For all other eligible patrons, each class is $5, 10 classes are $35 and 20 classes are $60.
New Fitness Class Schedule Coming April 2024
Group fitness classes will not be held in March. Be on the lookout for a NEW schedule coming in April!
Click here to view the current group fitness class schedule.
Eligible Patrons
The Fitness Centers and Gyms at NAS Patuxent River are available for all individuals with base access. Military personnel, DoD Civilian employees, and family members may use the facilities in the Drill Hall at no charge. Contract employees must purchase an MWR membership to enter the Drill Hall.
Fitness/Sports Fees
Standard fees for access (DOD contractors) apply:
- Active Duty, Reserve, Retired Military, and dependents: Free
- Guests of Active Duty, Reserve, Retired Military: Free (limited to 2/visit)
- Guests of Active Duty, Reserve, Retired Military dependents over age 18: Free (limited to 2/visit)
- Guests of Active Duty, Reserve, Retired Military dependents age 10-18: Free (limited to 1/visit)
- DoD Civilian, DoD Retired, and dependents: Free
- Guests of DoD Civilian Employees: $5 (limited to 2/visit)
- Guests of DoD Civilian Employees: $5 (limited to 2/visit)
- Contractors:
- $250 for six months from the day of purchase
- $500 for one year from the day of purchase
- Intramural fees are charged per sport season.
NOFFS - Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System
Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System is an evidence-based performance tool that addresses injury prevention by physically training operational job movement patterns. Rather than focusing specifically on the physical readiness test (PRT), NOFFS emphasizes how to specifically improve the functional performance of a Sailor during daily operations including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, aerobic/anaerobic demands, body movement skills with balance, agility and coordination.
Additionally, NOFFS provides foundational and performance nutrition guidance. The purpose of NOFFS is to meet the operational, physical and fueling demands of Sailors in order to remain ready for the missions of today's Navy.