Registration
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2025 Adult Indoor Pickleball Tournament - Winter 2025
It's Pickle Season! Get on the ball and register for some pickling in March! Our Indoor Adult Pickleball Tournament will take place bright and early at 8:00am on Saturday, March 29th in the Elk Creek Elementary School gym.
Registration is $60 per team.
Play begins at 8 am and will consist of pool play in the morning followed by a short lunch break and single elimination bracket to determine the Indoor Adult Pickleball Champions. First and Second place teams will walk away with a prize as well as the team voted "Best Team Name", so dink up a clever name and meet us on the court for a rally good time!
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - Monday, March 24, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$60.00
Additional Late Registration Fee:
$70.00
2025 New Castle Recreation Baseball (Ages 8-13) - Summer 2025
Summer Baseball typically has 2 practices and/or 1-2 games per week.
Location: VIX park or ECE East Field
Times: TBD (Evenings)
Dates: May 29- July 13
Volunteer Coaches needed.
- Regular Registration Cost: $90.00
- Late Registration Cost: $95.00
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Thursday, May 22, 2025
Late Registration:
Friday, May 23, 2025 - Sunday, June 1, 2025
Program Duration:
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - Saturday, July 19, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$90.00
Late Registration Cost:
$95.00
Coach Pitch (7-8 yrs) - Summer 2025
This is a 4 week program focusing on the fundamentals of baseball.
This program typically has 1 practice and 1 "scrimmage game" a week. Practices and games are in the evenings.
Coach Pitch Baseball Dates: June 3 - June 26
$60 newcastlerec.com
Date & Time: Tuesdays & Thursday evenings (time to be announced based on coaches availability and # of participants)
Location: VIX Park
Ages: 7-8 years old
This is a co-ed program.
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Saturday, May 24, 2025
Late Registration:
Sunday, May 25, 2025 - Monday, June 2, 2025
Program Duration:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - Thursday, June 26, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$60.00
Late Registration Cost:
$65.00
Girls Youth Softball (8-13 yrs) - Summer 2025
Summer (fastpitch) Softball is typically has 2x practices and/or 1-2 games per week.
Dates: May 28th - July 19th
Location: ECE West Field
Times: TBD (Evenings)
- Regular Registration Cost: $90.00
- Late Registration Cost: $95.00
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Late Registration:
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Program Duration:
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 - Saturday, July 19, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$90.00
Late Registration Cost:
$95.00
T-Ball (5-6 yrs. old) - Summer 2025
This is a 4 week program focusing on the fundamentals of baseball.
This program typically has 1 practice and 1 "scrimmage game" a week. Practices and games are in the evenings.
T-ball Dates: June 3-June 26
$60 newcastlerec.com
Time: Tuesdays and Thursday evening (time TBA based on coaches availability and # of participants)
Location: VIX Park
This is a co-ed program.
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Thursday, March 13, 2025 - Saturday, May 24, 2025
Late Registration:
Sunday, May 25, 2025 - Monday, June 2, 2025
Program Duration:
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 - Thursday, June 26, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$60.00
Late Registration Cost:
$65.00
Indoor Adult Spring Pickleball | Session 1 - Spring I 2025
Join us for an exciting adult indoor pickleball program at Elk Creek Elementary School this spring! This session begins on March 18th and runs through May 15th, with sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the school gym.
No pickleball Tuesday, March 25th and Thursday, March 27th due to Spring Break.
The drop-in fee is $10 per session, and we are offering a punch pass for 10 sessions, which can be used anytime within this session and future sessions at New Castle Recreation. The punch pass must be purchased before the program starts and will be ready for you before the first session on March 18th.
This program is designed for adults of all skill levels, whether you’re an experienced player or new to the game. Come enjoy a great workout, meet new people, and improve your pickleball skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, March 3, 2025 - Friday, May 30, 2025
Program Duration:
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - Thursday, May 15, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$10.00 - $85.00
CO-ED Volleyball Grass Tournament - Summer 2025
The tournament will be hosting 8+ grass courts. There will be teams of Co-Ed 2v2 competitive, and Co-Ed 4v4 recreational. Please make sure to sign up with the appropriate level to maximize the fun!
SPOTS ARE LIMITED!!
Date: May 31th, 2025
Time: Check in starts at 7:30am
Play starts at 8:00am until 4:00pm maybe later.
Location: VIX Park
4v4: $100 until 5/16 then $125 per team
(One female must be on the court at all times and only allowed 4 players on a team)
2v2: $80 until 5/16 then $100 per team
(One female on the court at all times up to 3 players on the team)
Bring your tents, water, lawn chairs, and lunch.
Let's enjoy the summer and have fun!
Age:16+ must have permission slip
970-456-7374 with questions
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - Friday, May 16, 2025
Late Registration:
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Friday, May 16, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$80.00 - $100.00
Late Registration Cost:
$100.00 - $125.00
Hogback Hustle 5k - Summer 2025
The Hogback Hustle 5k - Saturday, May 10th at 9AM!
Start Time: 9:00am
Sign up before April 18th to get a T-Shirt
The Hogback Hustle 5k benefits the New Castle Recreation Department and the Youth Scholarship Program.
The 5k race starts at the New Castle City Market parking lot and finishes at Burning Mountain Park downtown.
Cost: $30.00 per person, $35.00 after May 1st
The first 50 to register will get a race shirt - 3 Prize categories: Adult Female, Adult Male, Youth!
If you have any questions about the event, you can contact the New Castle Recreation Department at 970-984-3352.
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - Thursday, May 1, 2025
Late Registration:
Friday, May 2, 2025 - Friday, May 9, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$30.00
Late Registration Cost:
$35.00
Divine Moon - Fourth Friday Sound Bath Experience - Winter 2025
Sound Bath Experience - Hosted by Nicole Korinek of Divine Moon
Fourth Friday of each Month 7pm approximately one hour
New Castle Community Center - 423 W. Main Street
$35 per person - Adults and Teens - Register at newcastlerec.com
Fridays: March 28th, April 25th, May 23rd
Join Nicole as we unlock healing with a crystal vibrational sound bath and Reiki. Release stress, clear blockages, and restore balance as healing vibrations flow through you.
Wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat, pillow, and/or blanket
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, February 3, 2025 - Friday, March 28, 2025
Program Duration:
Friday, February 28, 2025 - Friday, May 23, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$35.00
Susie's 3rd Scrapbooking Palooza - Spring 2025
Love to Scrapbook? Want to learn? Come scrap-around-the-clock with Susie Anderson and friends on Saturday, May 17th 10am-10pm
New Castle Community Center 423 W. Main
Come crop with friends, old and new! Enjoy your own table, fun, goodie bags, and 12 hours to get lots done. Stop by any time and stay as long as you like. Digital Scrapbookers are welcome too.
Adult Registration at newcastlerec.com - Cost: $35 Min/max 5/15.
Bring or buy your lunch locally. Bring a soup or salad to share for dinner. Don't forget snacks and a beverage and a cush for your tush!
Instruction offered by Susie Anderson, Creative Memories Advisor
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, February 7, 2025 - Saturday, May 17, 2025
Program Duration:
Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Sunday, May 18, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$35.00
2025 Spring Coed 3rd/4th Grade Soccer - Spring I 2025
*We are 3 players away from creating a third team this season, so don't be discouraged if you are signing up on the waitlist!
New Castle Recreation is excited to present 3rd & 4th Grade Recreational Soccer! This coed program is aiming to build soccer knowledge and skills while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship and equal playing time for all. Soccer will kick off April 7th and end May 23rd, practices will be twice a week depending on coach availability and practices will take place at VIX. Games will be played against other recreation departments in Rifle on Fridays.
Your player will need shin guards and rubber molded soccer cleats.
If you have any questions, please contact Amanda at (307) 460-0998.
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Thursday, January 16, 2025 - Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Program Duration:
Monday, April 7, 2025 - Friday, May 23, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$80.00
Spring Break Activity Days - Spring 2025
We will be keeping the kids busy having fun at the New Castle Community Center, the first two days of Spring Break. Our days will be filled with cooking, crafting, games and outdoor play.
Monday, March 24th 9am-4pm
Tuesday, March 25th 9am-4pm
$50 per child per day - Register soon at newcastlerec.com - Ages 6 to 12
Bring a lunch, snacks and water bottle.
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Friday, January 17, 2025 - Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Program Duration:
Monday, March 24, 2025 - Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$50.00
Spring Micro Soccer - Spring 2025
Micro Soccer
1st & 2nd grade coaches needed! If you coach your kiddo will come off the waitlist!
Pre-K through 2nd grade (at least 4 years old)
Micro Soccer is a recreational program designed for children in Pre-K through 2nd grade. This program emphasizes having fun while teaching essential soccer skills like dribbling, passing, and scoring.
Dates & Location
The program runs from April 9th to May 16th, 2025 at 850 Alder Park, New Castle, Colorado 81647 (Pre-K) and (1st & 2nd) is a VIX PARK
Cost
Registration is $60 per child. If a jersey is needed, the cost is $75.
Schedule
For Pre-K and Kindergarten participants, sessions are held twice a week with one practice and a scrimmage game each week.
For 1st and 2nd graders, the program meets three times a week with two practices and a game on Friday evenings.
Grade Levels
Children will participate in the grade level they are currently enrolled in.
VOLUNTEERS COACHES NEEDED!
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - Monday, March 31, 2025
Late Registration:
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 - Monday, March 31, 2025
Program Duration:
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 - Friday, May 16, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$60.00
Late Registration Cost:
$65.00
Five-Day Inventor's Workshop - Fun4All - Summer 2025
Five-Day Inventor's Workshop - Fun4All
Ages 8-12 New Castle Community Center
June 2nd - 6th 9am-3pm Monday-Friday
$290 5 days / 6 hours per day
Calling all young inventors! This workshop is a playground for creativity and innovation. Kids will design and build their own prototypes, exploring engineering principles and problem-solving through fun, real-world projects. Each day brings a new challenge, encouraging collaboration and critical thinking.
Bring a sack lunch and water bottle
Minimum 8 / Maximum 19
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, March 3, 2025 - Friday, May 30, 2025
Program Duration:
Monday, June 2, 2025 - Friday, June 6, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$290.00
Spy Academy - one-day Fun4All - Summer 2025
One-Day SPY ACADEMY Ages 8-12
Monday, June 9th 9am-3pm
New Castle Community Center
$70 per child
Students will create DIY spy gadgets and analyze fingerprints in this exciting one day program. Packed with engaging projects and secret missions, it’s ideal for young spies eager for adventure.
Bring a sack lunch and water bottle
Minimum 8 / Maximum 19
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, March 3, 2025 - Friday, June 6, 2025
Program Duration:
Monday, June 9, 2025 - Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$70.00
Engineering Marvels - one-day workshop Fun4All - Summer 2025
Engineering Marvels - one-day workshop - Fun4All
Monday, June 16th 9am-3pm
New Castle Community Center
Ages 8-12
Students will spend the day exploring engineering through fun, hands-on projects like building balloon-powered cars and catapults, sparking creativity and problem-solving. Perfect for young inventors!
Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle
Minimum 8 / Maximum 19
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, March 3, 2025 - Friday, June 13, 2025
Program Duration:
Monday, June 16, 2025 - Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$70.00
Tai Chi for Health - Winter 2025
Tai Chi for Health Taught by Jennifer Holton
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30am one hour
$60 for 8 classes or drop-in at $10 per class
Location: New Castle Community Center Beginners welcome at all classes
No Tai Chi class March 25, 27 and 28th
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Program Duration:
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 - Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$10.00 - $60.00
Kids' Kitchen - Mondays After School - Winter 2025
Kids' Kitchen will continue through the school year on Monday's with Ms. Candice of Rooted in Nature Kids
We will follow kid-friendly recipes while learning the science of cooking and measuring.
Monday after school - New Castle Community Center -4:00-5:30pm
$20 per class Ages: 5-12 newcastlerec.com
May 19th is the final Kids' Kitchen for this school year.
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, August 12, 2024 - Monday, May 19, 2025
Program Duration:
Monday, September 2, 2024 - Monday, April 28, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$20.00
WEDNESDAY After-School Craft Club - Fall 2024
Wednesdays
Join us each Wednesday after-school at the New Castle Community Center for fun crafts, art and activities.
4:00-5:30pm $20 per class
Ages 5 to 12 - Register at newcastlerec.com
May 21st is the final class for this school year.
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, August 12, 2024 - Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Program Duration:
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$20.00
Wednesday Lunch Bunch - Summer 2025
LUNCH BUNCH - Each Wednesday we will gather in the New Castle Community Center Kitchen to make lunch for ourselves. We will talk about nutrition and balanced meals. We will practice setting the table and proper table etiquette. We will clean up our mess in the kitchen and do the dishes. If we have time, we will plan the menu and shopping list for the next Wednesday meal.
$20 per class / Ages kindergarten - sixth grade - Register at newcastlerec.com **
12:30 - 1:30pm June 11th, 18th, 25th July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
No LUNCH BUNCH on June 4th or July 2nd
**This class requires that our instructor buy groceries in advance. Please register early. Thank you!
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Thursday, March 6, 2025 - Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Program Duration:
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 - Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$20.00
Lego League - Spring 2025
Calling all builders!
Lego League is your chance to show off your building skills, Lego knowledge and creativity! Individual builders will be judged in two categories based on age, 5-8 years and 9-12 years. Individual contestants will have one hour to build a masterpiece to present to the judges. The judges will award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place in each age group. Register your Lego Lover today!
New Castle Community Center
Tuesday, April 15th 4:30-5:45
Registration Status:
Open
Regular Registration:
Monday, March 10, 2025 - Friday, April 11, 2025
Program Duration:
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 - Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Regular Registration Cost:
$10.00