NEW CASTLE RECREATION
SPRING 2017 ACTIVITY GUIDE
YOUTH SPORTS
 SOCCER
 T-BALL & COACH PITCH
 BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
Micro Soccer (Ages 4-8)
Micro Soccer utilizes small-sided games to provide positive recreation co-ed soccer experience
for children ages 4-8. There are no winners or losers. Everyone plays to learn and have fun.
Practices are 1-2 times a week with Friday games.
Cost: $50 ($10 new jersey)/$60 after 3/21 Season: April 3-May 19
Days/Times: TBD
Locations: Alder Park
New Castle United Club Soccer (Ages 10-18)
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PICKLEBALL
The club develops players and teams that compete on a regional and statewide level. This is a
competitive club so the time commitment for travel, practices and games
is the vested interest from both parents and players. Practices are 2-3
times a week with games on the weekends.
Cost: $150-$200
Season: Late March-early June
Days/Time: TBD
Locations: TBD
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BASKETBALL
Intro To T-Ball (Ages 4)
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SOCCER
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FLAG FOOTBALL
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VOLLEYBALL
 VOLLEYBALL
ADULT SPORTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
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PARENT NIGHT OUT
FISHING DERBY
ARTS, FITNESS &
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
This is a five week program focusing on beginning fundamentals of T-Ball.
Practice meets once a week with weekly scrimmage games being played.
Cost: $40
Season: June 5-July 10
Days/Times: TBD by coaches Locations: TBD
T-Ball (Ages 5-6)
This six week program focuses on the fundamentals of baseball. Practices held 1-2 times a
week and competes against other teams from nearby towns.
Cost: $50
Season: June 5-July 10
Days/Times: TBD by coaches
Locations: TBD
Coach Pitch Baseball (Ages 7-8)
In this program, players will practice 1-2 times a week and play against
teams from other local towns. In Coach Pitch league, the coaches will
pitch to players.
Cost: $50
Season: June 5-July 14
Days/Times: TBD by coaches
Locations: TBD
Baseball & Softball (Ages 8-15)
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FRIDAY ARTS
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ROSYBELLE MOBILE ARTS
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FISHING CLINICS
New Castle Recreation offers fast-pitched baseball and softball and plays in the Colorado River
Valley League which is composed of teams from across the Western Slope. Practices are 1-2
times per week along with weekly games. Final deadline for CRVL league is April 26th.
Cost: $75
Season: May 15-July 22
Days/Times: TBD by coaches
Locations: Elk Creek Elementary & VIX Ranch Park
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FITNESS BOOT CAMP
“Spike It” Volleyball (Ages 10-14)
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PIYO LIVE
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CREATIVE FIRE
This program is ideal for young boys and girls wanting to try this exciting sport, or brush up on
their skills. The program will focus on teaching the basic fundamentals of the skills of the sport;
passing, serving, setting and hitting.
Cost: $40/$50 after 4/3 Season: April 10-May 18
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 (3th/4th), 6:30-7:30 pm, (5th-8th gr)
Location: Elk Creek Elementary
REGISTER ONLINE 24/7 @ WWW.NEWCASTLEREC.COM
ADULT SPORTS
Pickleball Open Play (Ages 16+)
What’s Pickleball you say? It is a combination of tennis, racquetball and ping-pong. Played on a 20x44 ft. court (indoors or out), The great
thing about Pickleball is that it takes such little time to learn how to play. After your first twenty minutes of instruction you are well on your
way to enjoying a new recreational sport.
Cost: $20/$25 after the session has started
Season: Spring Session: April 12-May 31
Days/Times: Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 pm
Location: Elk Creek Elementary School
Co-Ed Soccer 8 vs. 8 League (Ages 16+)
Adult co-ed recreational soccer league forming. Get a team together with family, co-workers, or friends. There is a minimum of five males
and three females with a maximum of 16 players on a roster.
Cost: $350 per team
Date: April 2-June 11 (no games on 4/16 & 5/28)
Day/Time: Sundays, 1:00-6:00pm
Location: Grand River Park
Men’s 5-on-5 Flag Football League (Ages 16+)
Lace up your cleats, put on the eye black (just for looks), and hit the gridiron with our spring 5v5 non-contact flag football league. Each
week is filled with touchdowns, end-zone celebrations and brand new friends. This is a recreational league so no experience necessary.
Cost: $250 per team
Date: April 2-May 21( no games 4/16)
Day/Time: Sundays, 1:00-5:00 pm
Location: VIX Ranch Park
Mixed Volleyball Leagues (Ages 16+)
We offer a variety of volleyball leagues for both men and women. The levels range from recreation
(beginners) to competitive division. All the volleyball divisions are co-ed or mixed. Our rec league is 6v6
with two women required on the court at all times. The rec 6v6 league is for beginners with no or little
playing experience and plays for fun. Our competitive league is great for intermediate and advanced players
and requires a minimum of one woman player on the court. All games are self-officiated.
Mixed Quad (4v4) Competitive League
Cost: $120 per team
Date: April 4-May 23 (no games on 5/2)
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 pm Location: Riverside Middle School
Mixed 6v6 Recreational League
Cost: $180
Date: April 6-May 25
Day/Time: Thursdays, 6:00-9:00 pm
Location: Riverside Middle School
SPECIAL EVENTS
Parents Night Out “Date Night” (Ages 3-12)
Bring the kids down to enjoy a safe evening of movies, games and snacks while you enjoy the night out on the town. Volunteer chaperones
will be on hand to entertain and supervise the kids while parents entertain themselves at one of our local restaurants in New Castle. Snacks
and beverages will be served, but please have your children eat dinner prior to dropping them off at the Community Center. This is a great
opportunity to spend some time together, have your children interact with other local children, all the while supporting local restaurants.
Cost: $5 per child (pay a the door)
Day/Time: Friday, April 21, 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: Community Center
Annual Youth Fishing Derby (Ages 3-15)
New Castle Cub Scouts Pack #221 is partnering with NCR to bring the community the 2017 Youth Fishing Derby. Don’t forget to bring a
fishing pole and bait to this FREE event! Pre-registration is required to secure your children a spot Please call the NCR office to register!
Cost: FREE
Day/Time: Saturday, May 6, 10:00 am
Location: Alder Park
Spring Training Baseball Skills Clinic (Ages 8-14yrs)
New Castle Rec. has partnered with Coal Ridge High School baseball staff to bring your little athlete some Spring Training baseball. The baseball skills clinic will work on hitting, pitching, catching and throwing. Come join the fun! All levels welcome!
Cost: $40.00 Dates: Fridays, March 31– April 2, Session1:10am-12pm Session 2: 1-3pm. Location: Coal Ridge High School
ARTS, FITNESS & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
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Friday Art Adventures Spring Art Classes (Ages 6+)
Join us for a creative adventure. Each week young artists will drive in and create wildly imaginative 2D+3D missed media art projects. Students
will enjoy experimenting with a variety of art mediums, tools and techniques, new creative projects will be offered each session. You can register for the April or May session or for both.
New Castle location
Cost: $40.50 for April sessions and $54 or May sessions
Dates: April 14-28 and May 5-26
Day/Time: Fridays, 2:00-3:30 pm
Location: Community Center
Apple Tree location
Cost: $40.50 for April sessions and $54.00 for May sessions Dates: April 14-28, and May 5-26
Day/Time: Fridays, 10:00-11:30 am
Location: Apple Tree Community Room
Rosybelle Mobile Maker Space COMES TO NEW CASTLE!
(Ages 5+)
The mobile Art bus travels to schools, parks and buildings and public spaces to bring the Maker Revolution
to youth, making it easy for youth to have access to quality arts programming. Various art and media programs will enrich youth ranging from painting, to Pet Portraits, Claymation, and mural paint camp. Stay
tuned! Join NCR & Rosybelle this summer for Art on location!
Camp Dates: June 12-14 & June 26– 29
Harcourt 3G Fly Fishing Clinics
Fly Fishing 101: Come learn the basics of fly fishing and how to cast properly. John Harcourt, a local fishing guide, will teach this introductory
clinic. Topics will include the following: entomology, equipment, knots, casting and more. Got questions? Call John at 970-984-0288
Cost: $25
Date/Time: April 1
Day/Time: Saturday, 1:00-4:00 pm Location: Community Center
Fly Fishing 102: Now it’s casting time! Participants will head down to the Colorado River to practice the fly fishing skills learned in Fly Fishing
101 and learn where fish live and feed!
Cost: $25
Date/Time: April 8
Day/Time: Saturday, 1:00-4:00 pm Location: Grand River Park
Fly Fishing 101 & 102
Cost: $40.00
Date/Time: April 8
Day/Time: Saturday, 1:00-4:00 pm Location: Grand River Park
Fitness Bootcamp In The Park (Ages18+)
Join instructor Kelley Cullen and other fitness enthusiasts for a high intensity conditioning exercise class designed to build strength and cardiovascular fitness in a group atmosphere. Exercise includes lots of running, calisthenics, and plyometrics. Exercises can be modified for vary abilities. Every class is created thematically different and includes different challenges each time. Equipment use is minimal and may include the use
of surrounding features such as park benches, playground equipment , rocks, walking paths, soccer fields, concrete slabs, etc.
Cost: $30
Dates: Saturdays, April 1-May 20 (6 classes; no classes on 4/15 or 4/29)
Times: 8:00-9:00 am
Location: Grand River Park
PiYo Live Class (Ages 16+)
MAKE A POWER MOVE. EXPERIENCE A PIYO LIVE CLASS! Unleash your power with Pilates + Yoga+ nonstop movement. You’ll sweat,
stretch, and strengthen- all in ONE workout. Define your body with results. NO weights. NO bulk. Just hardcore results. Are you ready to
make your power move? Join local instructor Gaby Bello with PiYo Live! Bring a yoga mat!
Cost: $70 for Session 1 & 2, and $60.00 for Session 3
Days/Times: Mondays, & Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00pm
Session 1: March 13-April 5; try the 1st class FREE
Session 2: April 10- May 3rd try the 1st class FREE
Session 3: May 8-May 31st (no class 5/29) try the 1st class
Location: New Castle Community Center
Igniting Your Creative Fire (Ages 18+)
Reconnect with your creative spirit through visual journaling. In this class we will combine writing, imagery and
mixed media techniques to express our creative ideas. Each week we will address creative blocks, build new skills
and take steps towards allowing our creativity to flow. All skill levels welcomed!
Cost: $60
Days/Times: Wednesdays, 5:45-7:15 pm
Dates: May 3, 10, 17 & 24
Location: Community Center
New Castle Recreation Department
423 W. Main Street
PO BOX 90
New Castle, CO 81647
Phone: (970) 984-3352
[email protected]
www.newcastlerec.com
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Recreation Director, Hannah Bihr
Recreation Coordinator, Erik Slade
Share your talent!
NCR accepting proposals for new
programs
NCR also seeks instructors for various other programs, including music,
art, craft, sports, etc. Instructors typically receive a percentage of the participant registration fees, ranging from
50%-80%. Program proposal forms
can be downloaded from our website,
www.newcastlerec.com
All our recreational programs are
listed on our department website.
For your convenience, you may
also register online,
WWW.NEWCASTLEREC.COM
BE ACTIVE
Refer a Friend!
Make sure your child has friends on his or her team! Let your friends know about our recreation program by inviting them to play!
Become a Coach!
Our youth need role models like you! Sign up to be a Coach or Assistant Coach today. We need your
help!
PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
Please note that many of our activities have late registration fees now. We set registration deadlines so
we have time to properly organize activities. Most deadlines are set approximately a week before an
activity is scheduled to begin. Usually, these activities need just a head count so we can insure proper
staffing. After a deadline has passed, it creates additional work ordering extra uniforms and equipment.
This costs us more after our initial order, as we save money with bulk orders.
CREDIT/REFUND POLICY
Full credits or refunds are issued only if a class is cancelled by New Castle Recreation. Credits can be
kept on account for one year from date of issue and applied towards any Recreation Department Program. No credits or refunds will be issued after a program has begun or due to a customer’s failure to
attend a program or due to weather or natural disaster. Written refund requests may be submitted for
special circumstances only. Expenses incurred by Department will not be refunded to customer. Refunds
may take up to 30 days to be processed.
NOW HIRING SPORTS STAFF AND OFFICIALS!
New Castle Rec is always looking for officials and instructors for the sports programs we offer. Pay is
based on experience and ranges from $10-$40. Applications are available on our website or you may stop
by the office and talk to anyone of our kindly staff about these and other opportunities.
NEW CASTLE SPORTS PARK!
PARK TO INCLUDE PICKLEBALL
TENNIS AND PLAYGROUND
In the spring of 2016, the Town of New Castle was notified by Greater Outdoor Colorado that we have
received a grant of nearly $360,000.00 to assist in the construction of a new community sports park at the
intersection of Castle Valley Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive. The $600,000.00 project will include tennis
and pickleball courts, along with a playground and shade structures. The park will connect to various trails
also. The project is slated to begin in the spring of 2017 with possible completion in the summer or fall.
COMMUNITY CENTER AND PARK
RENTALS
Did you know the Town of New Castle has a variety of facilities available
for rent whether it be for meetings, workshops, craft fairs, reunions, birthday parties, etc? The Community Center has two rooms available, along
with a kitchen, and rental fees include tables, chairs and Wi-Fi internet access. The Large Room has a standing capacity of 162 people and rents for
$34.00/hour while the Small Room rents for $24.00 an hour and has a capacity of 44. Many of our parks have picnic shelters that are also available
for rent at the rate of $20.00 for every two hours. Athletic fields can also
be rented for $40.00 for two hour time blocks. Next time you’re planning
an event, check us out!
Call (970) 984-3352 for more information.