2025 Boys Youth Basketball (3rd-6th) - Winter 2025

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 1/3/2025 for both leagues.

Dates: January 6, 2025- March 1, 2025

Winter Adult Volleyball League - Winter 2025

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 tipping is allowed as well as setting bumps. 

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: Tuesday's, 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Dates: January 14 - February 18, 2025 
- Team Cost: $200 (4v4) | $250 (6v6)

-Registration Deadline: January 5th, 2025

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

La próxima Liga Mixta de Voleibol en la Escuela Secundaria Riverside se llevará a cabo los martes, del 14 de enero al 18 de Febrero, con juegos de 6:30 PM a 9:30 PM. La Liga Competitiva (4v4) es para jugadores experimentados, mientras que la Liga Recreativa (6v6) da la bienvenida a todos los niveles; ambas requieren al menos una chica en la cancha en todo momento. La inscripción cuesta $200 para 4v4 y $250 para 6v6, con una fecha límite asta el 5 de enero.

Adult Indoor Soccer - Winter 2024

Starting Friday December 13th, we will now offer adult indoor soccer 

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

Dates: December 13, 20 | January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7th

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

This comes as a membership of $40 for the 7 weeks. You must pay the full fee before 12/13 in order to participate.  No drop-ins.

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

A partir del viernes 13 de diciembre, ofreceremos un programa de fútbol sala en modalidad 

Edades: 18 años en adelante (jóvenes de 16 a 17 años deben traer un permiso firmado por un padre o tutor).
Fechas: 13 y 20 de diciembre | 10, 17, 24 y 31 de enero | 7 de febrero
Horario: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ubicación: Escuela Elk Creek

El costo es una membresía de $40 por las 7 semanas. El pago debe realizarse antes del 13 de diciembre para poder participar. No drop-ins.

Por favor, ten en cuenta que, si no sigues las reglas o si nuestro departamento recibe una queja, tendremos que cancelar el programa y no habrá reembolsos.

Cinnamon Rolls - Kids' Kitchen - Winter 2024

Kids' Kitchen - Cinnamon Rolls

Monday, December 23rd  12:noon  (one hour)

New Castle Community Center

We will make cinnamon rolls from scratch with Ms. Candice to be baked at home on Christmas morning with our families.

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: Thursday January 2, through Saturday January 4th, 2025, from 10am-12pm each day

 Cost: $50

Location: Coal Ridge High School

Little Hoopers Basketball (K-3rd) - Winter 2025

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 5, 11, 18, 25, 2025

Time: 10:00-10:45AM

Location:  Elk Creek Elementary

Cost: $40 per child

2024 Adult Indoor Pickleball Tournament - Winter 2024

Fight the winter blues one dink at a time! Join us bright and early Saturday, December 14th, 2024 at Elk Creek Elementary Gym for some pickling in December.

Registration is $60 per team.

Play begins at 8 am and will consist of pool play in the morning followed by a lunch break and single elimination bracket to determine the Indoor Adult Pickleball Champions.

Register now to secure your spot and volley your way to victory!

Gift Makers Workshop - Winter 2024

Kids ages 5 to 14 can join us after school at the New Castle Community Center to make gifts for loved-ones.

Projects will be designed for holiday gift-giving - Family, Friends, Teachers etc.

TUESDAY:  December 10th   4pm 90-minutes

$25 per child - newcastlerec.com

Each child will bring home two gifts, wrapped and ready to deliver.

Fun Fall Activity Days - Fall 2024

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

Monday, Nov. 25th and/or Tuesday, Nov. 26th

9am-4pm at the New Castle Community Center

For ages Kindergarten through Sixth Grade.

Limited Space available. Must register online by 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

All About MicroGreens - Grow Your Own! - Fall 2024

Join us for a fun and informative class all about Microgreens.

Friday, November 22  6pm approx. one hour - New Castle Community Center

All ages, Adults, Teens, Kids  - $30 per tray (one or two participants per tray)

This class will be taught by Kaylin Harju owner of Mesa Microgreens. We will go over Microgreens, how they grow, health benefits and the nuances of growing them. We will get you started with a Microgreens growing kit with all the materials you will need and instructions to grow your own Microgreens.

Participants will take home an 8"x12" growing tray with everything needed to start up.

Indoor Adult Fall Pickleball | Session 2 - Fall II 2024

NO INDOOR PICKLEBALL THANKSGIVING WEEK (NOVEMBER 26TH & 28TH)

Join us for an exciting adult indoor pickleball program at Elk Creek Elementary School this fall! The program begins on November 12th and runs through December 19th, with sessions held every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM in the school gym.

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 November 12th.

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. 

Adult Basketball League - Winter 2025

This is 5v5 full court recreational league. There are 2 divisions: Recreation and Competitive Divisions to level the playing field and increase the enjoyment for all players and teams.

Recreational League: These teams have average skills. These teams play the game for enjoyment and fun.

Competitive League: These teams have above average skills and play at a high level and have experience in the league. 

**if there is not enough interest in the two divisions, the league will be combined into 1 division**

Cost: $400 per team (Deposit of $200 due to reserve team spot and $200 will be due before first game) This breaks down to roughly $40-$50 a player for a team of 8-10.

Every player will have to sign a code of conduct before they can play. Our code of conduct will be enforced.

Dates: January 5 - Feb. 23, 2025 (No League play on 2/9/2025, Super Bowl Sunday)

Days/Times: Sundays 6:00-9:00pm or 6:30-9:30pm

Games: Season will consist of 6 games including tournament

Location: Coal Ridge High School (alternate site at Riverside Middle School)

Registration Deadline: Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024

All players must be 18 years or older. Maximum number of teams will be 12.

Chili Cook-off Entry - Winter 2024

UPDATE:  Chili Cook-off only   - No Mac&Cheese Competition this year.

Chili Cook-off   Friday, December 6th - 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 in each category.

“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

Winner’s also receive a medal and bragging rights. 

Roller Skate basics / intro to Roller Derby - Adults or Juniors - Winter 2025

Come learn ROLLER-SKATING basics and the fundamentals of ROLLER-DERBY with some of our local roller derby players!

New Castle Community Center -Every MONDAY in JANUARY and FEBRUARY

6pm  Juniors - $10 per person/ per class  - register at newcastlerec.com  (8-punch pass $70  - pass can be shared within a family)

7pm Adults - $10 per person/ per class  - register at newcastlerec.com   (8-punch pass $70  -  pass can be shared within a family)

These separate classes are for JUNIORS ages 8 to 17 . . . and for ADULTS ages 18 and older  -(Boys, Girls, Men, Women)

All participants must have their own quad skates (classes are designed for roller skates with four wheels, 2 in front, 2 in back, side by side . . . NOT roller blades with in-line wheels) 

Also required:  helmet, elbow pads, knee pads and wrist guards. These safety items can be purchased at local sporting goods stores, big box stores or on Amazon. Participants can skate only if they have all the required equipment. (bike helmets, skateboard pads etc. are allowed).

Online registration is required - newcastlerec.com

The Four Trees: Every Season Brings a Reason to Create -Fine art through nature. - Fall 2024

The Four Trees: Every Season Brings a Reason to Create

Fine art through nature with Jennifer DeBose (Art classes for youth)

New Castle Community Center

Monthly Program including water-color, line-drawing, and 3D projects-

every Friday October, November, and December  (excluding Thanksgiving week)

Each lesson builds off of previous lessons each month.

Ages 10-14  11am-12:30pm

$75 fee per month - All materials needed supplied by New Castle Recreation

Interval Training with Emily Sampley - Fall 2024

Interval Training with Emily Sampley

Tuesdays and Thursdays   6am for 30 minutes

Wednesdays  6pm for 30 minutes

Fridays  8:30am for 30 minutes

in October, November, December

New Castle Community Center

$80 for 10 classes . . . or $240 for unlimited classes (possible $350 value)

Daily Drop-in $10 per class

All levels welcome, beginners and experienced-   

Class includes work with light weights and bands and full body work. 

Kids' Kitchen - Mondays After School - Fall 2024

Kids' Kitchen will continue through the school year on Monday's with Ms. Candice of Rooted in Nature Kids - beginning in September.

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

(No class on Labor Day Sept. 2nd)

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 

Beginning in September

ArtillumA Dance Co - New Castle classes for ages 5-8 - Fall 2024

Join us TUESDAYS  - two options:

EARLY CLASS 4:15PM to 5:15PM

or LATE CLASS  5:15pm-6:15pm

at the New Castle Community Center for 5-to-8-year-olds Combo Dance Class with Miss Julia Speedy.

https://newcastlerec.com/program/82915/artilluma-dance-co-new-castle-classes-for-ages-5-8

In this class your dancer will learn Ballet, Tap & Jazz styles of dance.  

This 30-week session begins September 10th and runs through May 6th. Your dancer will be in our Spring Showcase in May where they will perform a choreographed dance piece in a beautiful costume. 

Register your child at newcastlerec.com and pay your first month's tuition ($55) - then on October 15th your amount due will be paid directly to ArtillumA Dance Co. This amount due in October will be $107.50 which includes the October tuition, the registration fee and the costume fee. Your child will keep the costume. Thereafter, the remaining tuition is charged out monthly, at $55 per month, for the next 6 months (November thru April) for a total of 30 weeks. If you have questions, please contact Lynn with ArtillumA  970-618-0663  

Cost is $55 a month.  There will be other costs such as registration fee, costume fee, recital fee.  We will loan out shoes if possible, but you will need to own a pair of shoes by recital time.  Register your first month fee at newcastlerec.com 

Tai Chi for Health - Annual 2024