Activities and Opportunities in Bozeman, Montana

A catalogue of education, arts, and recreation groups and events

Bozeman Recreation and Parks Advisory Board

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Bozeman Recreation Department, 415 N. Bozeman, (Beall Park Recreation Center)
The recreation department provides low-cost year-round activities at the swim center and summer programs at Bogert Pool, Lindley Center, and other locations around the city. These programs run the gamut from backpacking to candle making. Swimming lessons are provided during the school year at the Swim Center, 1211 W. Main, and in the summer at Bogert Pool, 303 S. Church. Each pool has scheduled lap swim and free swim times. Several water aerobics classes are offered at the swim center each day. A complete list of all activities provided by the Bozeman Recreation Department is published semi-annually and may be picked up at the swim center or at the new recreation department offices at the Beall Park Recreation Center at 415 N. Bozeman. Fees may be paid daily, monthly or annually, and family memberships are also available. Scholarships or work /study for swim lessons and other recreation activities provided by the City. Contact: Sue Harkin, 582-2290, or click here.

To view the Swim Center Pool Schedule and information click here

For Swim Center information, call 587-4724.

Bozeman Parks Division:

The City of Bozeman, Parks Division is responsible for the development and maintenance of all public parks, trails, open space and sports fields within the City limits. In coopperation with volunteer service clubs, the Parks Department has also developed the East Gallatin Recreation Area and the Bozeman Pond. These two Parks are owned by the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, but are leased and cared for by the City.

There are approximately 10 Community Parks, 10 Neighborhood Parks, 5 Sports Parks, 16 playgrounds, 2 swimming pools, 2 lakes with beaches, a Canine Beach, a Dog Park, 24 miles of trails and more than 200 acres of Natural Parkland within the City limits. The recreational opportunities include hiking, biking, kayaking, swimming, fishing, skateboarding, bird watching, festivals, soccer, baseball, softball, football, hockey, volleyball, ice skating, tennis and much more. All of this is maintained by a very energetic Parks crew consisting of 6 full-time employees and 16 seasonal employees. The Parks Division works extensively with volunteers, organizations such as the Gallatin Valley Land Trust, User Groups, Montana Conservation Corp, and service clubs, to develop and improve Parks, Trails and Park Facilities. See More City Park Details

Parks are open to the public from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Dogs must be on leash in all Parks, with the exception of Burke Park, the Canine Beach, located on the west side of the Bozeman Pond and the Dog Park on the south end of the Softball Complex. Owners must also pick up after their pets. Doggie bags are provided at most trails heads and Parks.
For Park Reservations, call 582-3200.

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Upcoming Events

Bozeman Recreation Department

 Water Safety Instructor Course

The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course certifies you to teach swimming lessons.  The Bozeman Swim Center, 1211 W. Main, will offer the course on Monday & Wednesday, April 9th – May 7th from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. each evening.  Participants must be 16 years or older and possess Level IV or better American Red Cross swimming ability.  Course fees of $185 City of Bozeman residents/$205 non-city includes the American Red Cross Swimming & Diving, Water Safety Instructor’s Manual and Fundamentals of Instructor Training books.  Successful participants will receive a Fundamentals of Instructor Training and Water Safety Instructor certificates.  Registration is being held at the Swim Center.  For more information call 587-4724.

Running

The Big Sky Wind Drinkers sponsor Saturday Morning once a month from October until Mid May. All runs are listed on the BSWD website: www.winddrinkers.org. For trail running information, click here. For trail maps visit GVLT or Rob Maher at MSU

Swimming

For the schedule of events at the Bozeman Swim Center, see the city website at bozeman.net/recreation/swim_center.aspx

Biking

Bike to Work Week, Free breakfast for Bike Commuters: May 12-16, Click for details. Contact: bikeboard@bozeman.net

Ultimate Frisbee

Bozeman Ultimate is hosting a summer league on Tuesday nights, June 3rd through July 22nd, at Bozeman High School. Registration materials and details can be found at www.geocities.com/bozofest


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Activities

Notes: 1) Nearly every group listed below has a program to cover costs for potential participants unable to afford the fee. Some groups can provide loaner equipment as well.
2) This listing is far from comprehensive. We have limited this brochure to non-profit groups; a wealth of other activities is available in Bozeman, many of them listed in the phone book.

Activity, Organization
Ages
Season
Contact
Fee
Notes
Archery
Black Ram Archery Club
All
Jan. - Aug. Mark Brown blackrambowmen@yahoo.com
Y
 
Badminton     Gary Emerson
587-0403
5350 Love Lane
  Not active at this time.
Baseball

Bozeman Youth Baseball

Minor, Major, and Farm Leagues

7-15
April to August

Tim Huntsinger
587-4415
 

Gallatin Valley Men's Adult Baseball League
www.montanahardball.com

18+
Summer

Craig Chaney - 581-7449
mthardball@montanahardball.com

Y
Players of all skill levels are welcome to join
American Legion
www.bozemanbaseball.com
14-18
April to August
Dick Harte
587-4729
 
Basketball

Midget boys and girls
5th & 6th grade
Oct - Dec
Stuart Whitehair
587-4200(w)
586-6752(h)
montanabuff@hotmail.com
Y
 
Woman's City League
18+
Starts in Jan. Paula 587-0506 or
Raechelle 585-8855
   
Men's League
18+
Starts in Dec. Jeff at 994-6312 or 586 0521
Y
 
Mens over 30 League
30+
  MSU Intramurals at 994 5000    
Canine
Gallatin Dog Club     gallatindogclub.org   Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month. 6:30pm @ Borders
GDAC Galloping Dog Agility Club     www.gallopingdog.com
Y
Meets 7pm first Wednesday of the month. Ongoing classes for beginner to advanced dog handler teams.
Chess
University Chess Club
www.homepage.montana.edu/~chess/index2.html
All
Sept. - April
Steve Scarff
586-4479
sscarff@montana.edu
N
Meetings and Tournaments open to the public
Climbing
Southwest Montana Climbers' Coalition - SMCC    

Tom Kalakay tkalakay@bridgeband.com

   

Montana Mountaineering Association
www.montanamountaineering.org

All
Erin Taylor Executive Director.
522-0659
some free
Programs scheduled to start August 2006
Cycling
Gallatin Valley Bicycle Club
www.gallatinvalleybicycleclub.org
All
Summer
Jenny McCune, president
e-mail: jennymccune@imt.net
phone: 586-7044
$10yr
Weekly road races in the summer; summer bike tours. For insurance reasons, must be a member to participate.
Gallatin Valley BMX
Apr. 1-Oct. 31

Bill Drysdale- Track Director- 580-9284

Jackie Johnson- President - 581-3775

Y

Loaner bikes and helmets are available. Fees: $45/yr
Daily race fee $5
Racing every Tues & Thurs, registration 5:30-6:30

Team Delphine
www.teamdelphine.com

Women 12 and up Year Round Maxwell Yanof myanof@imt.net
N
A cycling team for the development of the female racer; all experience levels welcome.
Disc Golf (Folf)
nrdga.com
7 and up
May-Sept.
Cary Silberman
522-0047
hyzerbomb@mac.com
N
Local weekly leagues and statewide competitive leagues.
Headwaters Disc Golf Club     Matt Muth 600-0181
nrdga.com/hdgc/
  Local weekly leagues and statewide competitive leagues
Frisbee, Ultimate
geocities.com/bozofest
All
April-Sept.
Julie Keck
586-7806
ranchofrid@mcn.net
N
 
Football
Flag
2nd-4th grds.
Sept-Oct.
YMCA
Y
 
Gallatin Empire Lions Midget Football
5th&6th graders 10-13
Sept- Oct
Darren Dobie
556-4633
ddobie@wsi-insurance.com
Y
 
Horseback Riding
Saddle/Harness Club
Billie Thomas 586-6878
 
Ice Hockey
Bozeman Hockey Association:
www.bozemanhockey.org
Haynes Pavilion - Gallatin County Fairgrounds
Youth (Boys & Girls) & Adult (Men & Women) Hockey Programs & Leagues.
4-adult.

October through March

Julie Keck, Rink Manager:
580-1579 jkeck@bridgeband.com

Yes

BAHA offers a wide range of hockey opportunities for all ages, skills, and genders. Helmet and membership required for all hockey activity. Public skating (non hockey) times scheduled every day and ice rental for special events is available.

City Rinks: Southside Park, Bogert Pavilion, Beall Park
All
Winter
 
N
Southside Tennis Courts flooded for hockey 12 & under
Ice Skating

City Parks:
Bogert Park -South Church Avenue
Southside Park- College at 5th Avenue
Beall Park
All
Winter
 
N
 
Haynes Pavilion
All
Winter
Julie Keck, Rink Manager:
580-1579 jkeck@bridgeband.com
Open skating, party rental available on a varying schedule.
Learn To Skate - Ice Skating Lessons - Haynes Pavilion
put on by Bozeman Figure Skating Club
3 - adult
Oct - April
Sandra Jacobs, Director lts@bozemanfigureskatingclub.com registrations available at Play it Again Sports, 19th & Oak
Y
Figure Skating and Hockey lessons
Jump Rope
Rocky Mountain Ropers     Terri Reisig
586-1905
Y
Not accepting new students at this time. May contact for information on starting a new club.
Bozeman Rec. Dept
582-2290
Y
 
Kayak
City Rec. Dep’t
7-Adult
Year Round
582-2290
Y
Lessons - Canoes, kayaks, life jackets, and certified lifeguards will be provided
Lacrosse
8 - 18
June - August
Andy Kessanich - 587-4138
Y
Boys League and Girls League. Youth league for 8 - 11

Motor Cycle

Bob Stevenson
585-8252
 

Mountaineering
Montana Mountaineering Association
www.montanamountaineering.org

All
Erin Taylor Executive Director.
522-0659
some free
Program Schedule

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Rugby

Rugby Club

Ed Kronfuss
H: 522-9841 w: 587-5623
 
Running
Big Sky Wind Drinkers
www.winddrinkers.org
All
All

Bob: 522-7064
Kathybob2@usa.net

Franklin: 585-028

See GVLT for trail maps

  Weekly Family Fun Runs, Every Wednesday @ 6:30 May through September; Monthly Fun
Runs- Saturdays October through April; other races and information.
$10/y; Fun Runs & most events free
Senior Olympics
montanaseniorolympics.org
Adults 50 and over

Summer & Winter

Kay Newman 586 5543 kayjn@imt.net
  Summer Games: June
Winter Games: Feb
Scuba
Steve Lantz
585-9926
 
Shooting
Belgrade Sharp Shooters Youth, 8 - 15 Season starts in January Contact Chris Winstead
388- 6376
hardscrabblemtn@aol.com
Y
Training in shooting safety and competition.
Skateboard - 4-H Skateboard Club
up to 18 yrs Winter

Joey Duval 570-7837

Y
Helmets required.
Skiing

Bridger Ski Foundation (BSF)
www.bsfnordic.com/
bridgerskifoundation.com/

All
Winter
587-2445
Y

Nordic, Alpine and Freestyle skiing. Ski Swap every year in November at fairgrounds

Skiing, Cross Country
Lindley Park (Nordic)
All
Winter
587-2445
Y
Purchase button at Bangtail Bikes
Bridger Creek Golf Course
All
Winter
 
Donations for grooming costs accepted.
Soccer

Micro Soccer

http://www.bozemansoccer.org/fcbozeman/micro/micro.htm

K -6th grds.
Spring & Fall
Sue Manfredi 579 7413
Y
Co-ed teams
AYSO Soccer
www.bozemansoccer.org
1st-12th grds.
Fall
gallatinayso.org
Recreational grade level (single sex) teams.

Bozeman Blitz

www.bozemansoccer.org

8-18
Spring Summer Fall
579-5516
Y
Competitive traveling teams for boys and girls. Teams determined by age and ability
Adult Coed Recreational Soccer
Over 18
Summer
Steve Denny
522-0966

Y

Recreational teams for both men and women
Adult Competitive Recreational Soccer Co-ed competitive teams.
Softball
Gallatin Valley Softball Association     Terry Baldus 586-4717
stbaldus@msn.com
Y
 
Girls Fastpitch
8-14
May through July

Angie Kent 587 2802

Y
 
Bozeman Steelers Girls Fastpitch
8-16
bozemanstealers.com
Y

Snowshoe

Snowtravelers Snowshoe Club
snowtravelers.tripod.com

All
Winter

Chuck Hudson
522-9439

N
Offers weekend day trips as well as special events throughout the snow season. All welcome!
Special Olympics
www.specialolympicsmt.org
Christy Sofianek, Area Director
esofianek@prodigy.com
Fun, safe competitive sports events for people with disabilities.
Swimming
Bozeman Swim Center
All
All
Bozeman Recreation Dept
587-4724
Y
Schedule
Barracuda Swim Team
6 – 18
All
Head Coach: Gary Crowe
1-800-887-2310
bozemanbarracudas@gmail.com
Y
 
Bozeman Masters Swim Club
18 – 100+
Year Round

Jen - 539-6537
Art - 586-9799

Y
Programs are open to all adult swimmers (fitness, triathlete, competitive, non-competitive) who are dedicated to improving their fitness through swimming.
Synchronized Swim Team
7-18
Sept- May/June
Megan 209-3162
Michele 388-4062
 
Tennis

Bozeman Tennis Association - BZTA www.bozemantennis.com

info@bozemantennis.com
 
B-League Tennis (Adult beginner evening league)
bozemantennis.com
Summer
Joyce Haner
388-4273
Y
Evening tennis league competition
Bozeman Parks Department: Southside Park (3 courts), Bogert Park (2 courts)
All
Summer
 
N

Southside Park, 3 courts, newly resurfaced

Bobcat Tennis Center
All
All
994-2237
Y
Indoor courts available by appointment. Junior and adult programs.
Track
Bozeman Track Club:
Gr. 6-8th
Fall
Dave Skelton
587-7698
Host Junior Olympics. Qualifying athletes can compete in regional and national Junior Olympics
Cross Country/Indoor and outdoor track
Gr. 8-12th
 
Li'l Bobcat Track Co-ed
Gr.
1-5
Winter Brian Stoppel
587-0566
Y
Pre-registration required
Triathlon
Bozeman Triathlon Club All March-October Sherri Pearson sw1078@hotmail.com
Art Thompson art.thompson@yahoo.com
  Training and information for all levels of triathletes
Volleyball
Bozeman Volleyball Association
www.bozemanvolleyball.org
Adult co-ed
Sept-Nov
Feb-Apr
May-Aug
Tylene Walters
581 2382
Adult Co-ed Leagues. Summer league is outside.
City courts:
East Gallatin Rec. Area
Bozeman Pond
All
Summer
 
N
 
Mountain One Volleyball Club
Girls
18 or younger
mountainonevolleyball.com
Amy Buchanan 720-560-7072
deserv_ed@yahoo.com
 
Wrestling
Bozeman Wrestling Club
4-18 boys and girls
January to April
Jim or Betty
586-5712
AAU sanctioned
Lil Hawks Wrestling
4th & 5th grds.
Don Curtice
522-6614
 
Mat Dogs

3-18 coed

Nov - April

Dean DeGidio 586 5981 (w) or 587 5917 (h)

Y
 
USA-Gallatin Valley 4 and up   Angie and Don
522-9422
  Freestyle

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Other Groups

Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Montana: Youth development programs for boys and girls. The program has Camps and programs from 7:30 am until 10:00 pm during the summer. During the School year there are programs during the day for home schoolers and after school for until 10:00 pm for others. A new facility opened in April of 2005 at 600 Bridger Canyon Rd. Fees: $12/yr. Contact: http://www.bgcswmt.org/ or Jean Bucher, 587-8442 or bgswmt@aol.com.

Boy Scouts: Serves boys between five and eighteen years of age with a variety of programs during the school year. Fees. Contact: Mike Koosman 388-2721.

Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board (BABAB) The Board operates in an advisory capacity to the City Commission in matters relating to enhanced bicycle circulation, community-wide bicycle education and safety programs, and other matters relating to bicycling in the Bozeman area. Click here. The board has also developed an interactive trail map outlining bike routes throughout the Bozeman Area.

Bozeman City Band Open to adult, university and high school musicians. Members are paid and the band performs eight concerts in the summer. Contact Ron Schimpf 587-4761 or Ralph Challender 586-6248.

Bozeman Folklore Society www.bozemanfolklore.org/ Concerts, contra dancing, and more. Contact Oshi Simsarian 586-0321

Bozeman Senior Center: Located at 807 N. Tracy, the Senior Center offers a wide range of activities and services for adults 50 and older, including travel, recreation and legal services. There is also a wellness center offering fitness classes and some medical services. Meals are served at midday Monday through Friday at a suggested cost of $2.75. Annual membership is $12 per year. For more information, phone 586 2421, e-mail bozsrctr@montanadsl.net, or check www.montanaseniorcenter.org

Bozeman Youth Initiative: (formerly Bozeman TYDE) offers these programs - Dial-up: an under 21 events hotline and event production team. Bridging the Gap: Bozeman's only teen talk radio show Sundays 4-6pm on 1450 AM KMMS. Web Club: a web design and computer skills mentorship program. Youth Squad: community activism and advocacy for youth issues in Bozeman. Office located at 109 S 8th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715. Contact: Marly Folger, Program Coordinator 585-0294 byi-program@ycsi.net

BWAGS: the Bozeman Women’s Activity Group offers a variety of activities for women of all ages. Specializes in outdoor, backcountry hiking and X country skiing throughout the year. Several different levels are available. bwags.home.bresnan.net

Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center offers both Basic and Advanced workshops, as well as seminars in avalanche awareness for specific groups such as students and snowmobilers. Contact www.mtavalanche.com/.

Gallatin Valley Land Trust: A non-profit that helps build and maintain community trails around the Bozeman area. We can use help on work projects, and have a variety of activities for all ages on National Trails Day, the first Saturday in June. Trail maps and information about the land trust are available. For more information call Gary Vodehnal at 587-8404. www.gvlt.org

Gallatin Valley Newcomers: www.gallatinvalleynewcomers.org Contact Susan O'Hara 586-8254 or Cathy Woody 556-8723

Girl Scouts: Serves girls between five and eighteen years of age with a variety of programs during the school year. Fees. Contact: www.bigskygirlscouts.org or Debra Tew, 587-7553.

Child Care Connection: Offers FREE referrals to help parents find child care. www.childcareconnections.info/, 587-7786.

Eagle Mount: Provides therapeutic recreational activities for mentally and or physically handicapped children and adults. Sponsors swimming year-round, skiing and skating in winter, and horseback riding in summer. Contact: www.eaglemount.org or 586-1781 or eaglemount@prodigy.net.

4-H: For 6-12th graders, this organization includes the traditional agriculture and homemaking projects but also sponsors skateboarding, computers and many other activities. Fees: $15/yr. Contact: gallatin.mt.gov/Public_Documents/gallatincomt_extension/4-H/4H, Todd Kesner, Gallatin County Extension services 582-3280.

Human Resource Development Council: Offers various youth development programs such as work training, life skills, and community involvement incentives. Contact: www.thehrdc.org or 587-4486 or info@hrdc9.org

Intermountain Therapy Animals: Pets helping people. "Enhancing quality of life through the human/animal bond." Contact Nancy Rosen, Bozeman ITA Coordinator, 522-7220 www.therapyanimals.org

Lions Club: Provides vision and hearing help. Also sponsors youth football and basketball. Scholarships are provided for the sports teams. Contact: Stuart Whitehair: 587-4200(w), 586-6752(h)

Montana Conservation Corps: Equipping young people with the skills and values to make a positive difference in the community. We are looking for people to work on projects to conserve our public lands and improve our communities. For more information please visit our website www.mtcorps.org, or call 406 587-4475.

Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS): Since 1994 the Montana Outdoor Science School has offered interactive natural science programs in Southwest Montana. MOSS promotes an appreciation and understanding of the natural world by providing quality education experiences. MOSS offerings range from free festivals to summer courses, year-round outdoor adventures for all ages, and school programs. For more information visit our website www.outdoorscience.org or call 582-0526, visit us at the Emerson Center room 219 and 222B, or write us at P. O. Box 502, Bozeman, MT 59771.

Montana Wilderness Association offers programs such as Wilderness Walks, one of the most enduring and popular outdoor education programs in the country and “Wilderness and…” a series of lectures recommended for area newcomers, families, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone with a passion for wild places and protecting Montana’s wildlands. Wilderness Walks provides a great opportunity to learn about nature and Montana’s wild heritage by exploring the landscape with a knowledgeable walk leader and fellow hikers. The free guidebook features 119 walks this year, in wildlands all across Montana. There’s a walk for everyone from a mile stroll to multiple-day backpack trips. All walks are led by volunteers donating their time, energy and knowledge—and their passion for Montana’s wild landscapes. The "Wilderness and..." program is free and open to the public. For more information call the Madison-Gallatin Chapter of the Montana Wilderness Association at 582-8600. http://wildmontana.org/

Museum of the Rockies: MOR 4 Kids Club is a program at the museum for first through fifth graders. The museum also offers a long list of activities for children and adults. Fees may be waived or reduced for holders of an annual membership. For more information call: 994-2251 or go to: www.museumoftherockies.org.

Optimists: Sponsors various youth activities such as Little Bobcat Track. Currently sponsors this website (Thank You!). Contact: Brian Stoppel 587-0566

Team WinS: Women in Sports supports both competitive athletes and non-competitive women who enjoy the companionship of other women in running, road cycling, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, and triathlon training. The team, open to woman age 16 and up, offers $400 scholarships to women athletes each year. Any woman may apply for the awards, which are not solely based on athletic ability. Contact: co- presidents: Kama Alasker, krae12@aol.com 582-4432 and Shelly Wunch, dogsinbozeman@msn.com 586-1469

Wonderlust provides educational courses for adults on areas as diverse as global warming and modern poetry.  For more information contact the Burns Telecom Center, 994-6683 or visit btc.montana.edu/about/wonderlust/index.htm.

Y.M.C.A. President Bratton DuBose 522-934

 

Sources of used sports equipment at reduced prices:
Play it Again Sports 1707 W Oak St Ste C, Bozeman 587-7427 - playitagainsportsbozeman.com
Second Wind Sports
15 West Olive, Bozeman 586-7441
Bridger Ski Foundation Ski Swap. Held in early November. Ski equipment and clothing available at reduced prices. Call 587-2445.
Bike swap. Held in April or May. Call Martin Rollefson 585-5632
Sacks 138 W Mendenhall, Bozeman. Limited sports equipment.
Salvation Army 425 E. Babcock, Bozeman. Limited sports equipment.
Pawnshops have some sports equipment.

Neighborhood Involvement:
Brit Fontenot is the Assistant to the City Manager and Neighborhood Coordinator for the City of Bozeman. His role is to act as the liaison between the InterNeighborhood Council and the City. He can advise those interested in starting a neighborhood organization and is a resource for Bozeman residents for City related policies, procedures, news and information. The Neighborhoods Program aids in organizing citizen focus groups, volunteer events, informational charettes and neighborhood and inter-neighborhood meetings in an effort to keep the residents of Bozeman informed and active in their community and local government.
You can contact him at 582-2258 or by e-mail at bfontenot@bozeman.net. Soon he will begin publishing the Neighborhood News. The News is a monthly publication to help Bozeman residents stay informed about community events, meetings and neighborhood happenings. You can get the News online sent directly in your inbox. Go to bozemanmt.virtualtownhall.net/nnews.shtml and make a request. To view the current issue: click here


 

 

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The Bozeman Noon Optimists's Club
The Optimist's Club is a service organization dedicated to serving the youth of the Bozeman community
 
Join our friendly group for lunch any Thursday at the Elks Club on Haggerty Lane
(It's on us.)

 

 

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This information was compiled by the Bozeman Recreation and Parks Advisory Board, a volunteer organization appointed by the Bozeman City Commission.

Last updated on May 3, 2008

Please direct any comments to info@infobozeman.com