Registration

2026 Boys Youth Basketball (3rd-6th) - Winter 2026

3rd & 4th: This program includes practices twice a week with league games against other area teams on Saturdays. Continued emphasis on developing basketball skills. 

5th & 6th: This program includes practices twice a week with league games on Saturdays. The emphasis will be to continue developing all skill levels.

Cost: $80.00/$90.00 after 1/3/2026 for both leagues.

Dates: January 5, 2026- March 7, 2026

4v4 Competitive Adult Volleyball League (Winter) - Winter 2026

Join our Facebook group CLICK HERE

WELCOME BACK or hello if you're new. We are going to be playing on Tuesdays! 

This is a CO-ED League 

Competitive League: 4v4
Crafted for skilled players, our Competitive League embraces a 4v4 format with controlled passes, sets, & spikes. Teams, limited to six players, can only make substitutions from other league teams. No open hand tipping is allowed as well as setting bumps, you must be squared at all time when setting across the net. 

League Highlights:
- Ages 18+
- Location: Riverside Middle School, 215 Alder Ave, New Castle
- When: Tuesday's, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Dates: January 20th - February 24, 2026 
- Team Cost: $200 (4v4)

-Registration Deadline: January 12th, 2026

- Key Rule: At least one girl must be on the floor at all times.

Little Hoopers Basketball (K-3rd) - Winter 2026

A co-ed Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd grade basketball program emphasizing ball handling, following directions, and skill instruction including dribbling, passing, and shooting. Practices will be held at Elk Creek Elementary on Saturday mornings.

January 10, 17, 24, 31, 2026

Time: 10:00-10:45AM

Location:  Elk Creek Elementary

Cost: $40 per child

6v6 Rec Adult Volleyball League (Winter) - Winter 2026

Join our Facebook group CLICK HERE

WELCOME BACK or hello if you're new. We are going to be playing on Thursdays! 

This is a CO-ED League 

Recreational League: 6v6
Welcoming all skill levels, the Recreational League offers a laid-back atmosphere with occasional bump-set-spike plays. Rosters, accommodating up to eight players, allow substitutions from rostered players. One girl must play the ball at each play, if not side-out point to the other team. 

League Highlights:
- Ages 18+
- Location: Riverside Middle School, 215 Alder Ave, New Castle
- When: Thursday's , 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Dates: January 22th - February 26, 2026
- Team Cost: $250 (6v6)

-Registration Deadline: January 15th, 2026

- Key Rule: At least one girl must be on the floor at all times.

Chili Cook-off Entry 2025 - Winter 2025

Chili Cook-off   Friday, December 5th - Tree Lighting Celebration - Burning Mountain Park, New Castle

Ticket sales:  5:30-7:30pm . . . Chili Tasting 5:30-8:00pm   -Voting ends at 8:00pm / Winners announced soon after

Two winners:

“Judges’ Champion” will be determined by seven anonymous judges.

“People’s Choice” will be determined by popular vote.

Judges’ Champion - $200 prize  

People's Choice - $150 prize

Winners also receive a medal and bragging rights. 

2025 Lego League - Competition Series - Fall II 2025

Calling all builders!  Three dates through November!

Builders must register beforehand!

Our Lego League Competition Series is your chance to show off your building skills, Lego knowledge and creativity!

We supply all building materials to be used in the competition.

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

Thursday, September 25th 4:30-5:45

Thursday, October 16th 4:30-5:45

Thursday, November 6th  4:30-5:45

2026 Lego League - Competition Series - Annual 2026

Calling all builders!  Our LEGO League 2026 competitions are scheduled!

Builders must register beforehand!

Our Lego League Competition Series is your chance to show off your building skills, Lego knowledge and creativity! Competition will take place every third Thursday of the month starting January 2026. Building will take place at the New Castle Community Center from 4:30 pm to 5:45 pm. Registration is $10 and required beforehand. There will be no Lego League in November & December 2026.

We supply all building materials to be used in the competition.

Structures will remain property of New Castle Recreation.

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!

Junior Titans Basketball Camp - Winter 2025

Junior Titans Basketball Camp (Grades 3rd-8th)
Learn the basic fundamentals of basketball from shooting, dribbling, to passing from our Coal Ridge HS coaches and players. Open to both boys and girls. All campers will receive a camp gift and prizes for contests.

Days/Times: Monday, Dec 29th through Wednesday, Dec 31st from 10am-12pm each day

 Cost: $50

Location: Coal Ridge High School

Adult Indoor Soccer Drop In Session - Fall 2025

Starting October 15th, we will now offer adult indoor soccer 

Age 18+ (16-17 must have parent sign permission slip) Enrollments are limited

Dates: October 15, 22, 29 | November 5, 12, 19

Time: 7pm- 9pm at Elk Creek Elementary School

This comes as a membership of $40 for the 6 weeks. You must pay the full fee before 10/22 in order to participate for the memberships

Please understand that if players do not follow the rules New Castle Rec. will have to cancel and there will be no refunds. 

Flavor Fiesta: Tacos, Tortillas & Guac Night - Fall 2025

Get ready for a delicious night out! Join us at the New Castle Community Center for a fun, hands-on

Bring a date, a friend, or just treat yourself solo!

Participants must be 21 or older.

What’s included for just $30:
Learn how to season, marinate, and spice tacos like a pro. Master the art of fresh guacamole. Enjoy incredible food.

Tuesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM
New Castle Community Center
$30 per person, spots fill up fast! Participants must be 21 or older.

Don’t miss out, sign up now, and mark your calendar.

Come hungry, leave happy.

2025 Adult Indoor Pickleball - Fall 2025

Pickleball Open Play - Adults

From September 16th to November 18th, we invite you to join our Pickleball Open Play sessions every Tuesday and Thursday at Elk Creek Elementary School. The drop-in fee is just $10 per session, and we offer a 10-session punch pass for $80. Punch passes do not have an expiration and roll forward as needed to all future Indoor Pickleball Sessions.

Details:

-Dates: September 16, 18, 23, 25, 30

            October 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 28, 30

            November 4, 6, 11, 13, 18

- Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
- Location: Elk Creek Elementary School

Fees:

- Drop-in: $10 per session
- 10-session punch pass: $80


Discover the joy of Pickleball, a sport blending tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, played on a 20x44 ft. court. We have three indoor courts, including beginner and intermediate levels. All skill levels are welcome to enjoy the friendly and inclusive atmosphere. See you on the court! 

There will be NO Indoor Pickleball Thursday, October 23rd.

subject to change, and based on availability of Garfield Re-2 School District Facilities

Clay Club - Saturday mornings - Adults & Kids - Summer 2025

Basic pottery lessons instructed by local artist Kat Nichols of Clay-With-Kat

Each participant will work on their own unique hand-built pottery project / a pottery wheel is not used in this program

Specified Saturdays*  -  10am for 90 minutes - New Castle Community Center

Kids and Adults - Ages 6 and older  $25 per class - Register at newcastlerec.com

* Oct. 4th / Nov. 8th

ArtillumA Dance Co - New Castle classes for ages 4-9 - Fall 2025

Join us WEDNESDAYS  - two options:

EARLY CLASS 4:15PM to 5:15PM  4-6 year-olds

or LATE CLASS  5:15pm-6:15pm  7-9 year-olds

at the New Castle Community Center with Miss Julia Speedy.

In this class your dancer will learn Ballet, Tap & Jazz styles of dance.  Our 30 week session begins on September 10th and goes thru May 6th.  Your dancer will be in our Spring Showcase in May where they will perform a choreographed dance in a beautiful costume.  If you would like to participate in the dance program, register at  newcastlerec.com   and pay your first month’s tuition ($55) to New Castle Rec, then on October 8th your amount due to ArtillumA will be $107.50 which includes 2 weeks of tuition, the registration fee and the costume fee (yes, they get to keep it!).  Thereafter remaining tuition is invoiced/charged out monthly by ArtillumA directly, $55 a month, for the next 6 months (November thru April - you will be invoiced & we encourage you to pay via ACH to avoid credit card fees) for a total of 30 weeks.    Call Lynn @ 970-618-0663    THANK YOU!  See you in class!

Fun Fall Activity Days - Fall 2025

The first two days of Thanksgiving Break, we will offer fun activities and crafts to keep kids busy*.

Monday, Nov. 24th and/or Tuesday, Nov. 25th

9am-4pm at the New Castle Community Center

For ages Kindergarten through Sixth Grade.

Limited Space available. Must register online before November 20th, newcastlerec.com

Participants must bring a sack lunch, two snacks and a water bottle. Wear clothes and coats appropriate for indoor and outdoor activities.

$50 each day/per child

*We will make pies using fresh pumpkins both days. The rest of the activities will be different each day.

Kids' Kitchen - Wednesdays after school - Fall 2025

Kids' Kitchen will continue through the school year on WEDNESDAYS with Ms. Candice

We will follow kid-friendly recipes while learning the science of cooking and measuring.

Wednesdays after school - Beginning in September

New Castle Community Center -4:00-5:30pm

$20 per class  Ages: 5-12  newcastlerec.com

MONDAY after-school Craft Club - Fall 2025

Join us  each MONDAY 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 

This is an after-school program, there will not be class on days that Re-2 does not have school.