2026 Adult Indoor Pickleball - Winter 2026

Pickleball Open Play - Adults

From January 6th to February 19th, 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: January 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

            February 3, 5, 10, 17, 19

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

-Parking on the backside of the school. Gym door will be propped open.

Fees:

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

There is no Pickleball Thursday, February 12th.

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

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

Bad ART Night for Adults - Winter 2026

8th Annual Bad ART Night - A freestyle crafting event for ADULTS

NEW DATE! Feb. 28, 2026

Everyone will have access to a ridiculous pile of craft and art materials. Prizes will be awarded for "The Best of the Worst" and "Too Good To Be Bad"...This event can make for a great "date night" or just something different to do on a Saturday evening. Must be at least 21 years old to attend.

Saturday, February 28th 6pm-8pm at the New Castle Community Center - 423 W. Main

Registration fee includes two drink tickets for beer, wine, or soda.

$25 each or $45 per couple - Register online - Space is limited - newcastlerec.com

Coal Ridge Youth Cheer Camp - Winter 2026

Coal Ridge High School Coaches and Cheerleaders will be hosting a youth cheer camp as a fundraiser! Please have your girls or boys join in the fun! 

Date: Saturday, January 31st, 2026

Place: Coal Ridge High School

Ages: Kindergarten to 8th Grade

Time: 9:00-am-1:00pm

Cost: $40 

PARTICIPANTS WILL PERFORM AT HALFTIME OF THE HOME BASKETBALL GAME (Jan. 31st) WITH THE CHEER TEAM! THEY WILL ALSO RECEIVE A SPECIAL GIFT FROM THE CHEER TEAM!!!!

BRING A WATER BOTTLE, LUNCH, AND WEAR ATHLETIC SHOES AND CLOTHES!

Valentine Cookie Decorating - for Kids and Adults - Winter 2026

Kids and Adults - Join us in decorating Valentine Cookies!  Register at newcastlerec.com

Friday, February 13th  11am-noon  New Castle Community Center - 423 W. Main

We will each get six shape-sugar-cookies to decorate, and we will share an abundance of icing, sprinkles and more.

All ages are welcome to register. Youngsters age 4 and younger will need to bring adult helpers.

This is not a structured how-to class. We will just be letting our culinary creativity run wild.

$15 per participant newcastlerec.com

Hogback Hustle 5k - Summer 2026

ECO POINT RACE SERIES

The Hogback Hustle 5k - Saturday, May 9th at 9AM!

 Start Time: 9:00am

Day of Registration closes at 8:50 AM!

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 100 to register will get a race shirt

If you have any questions about the event, you can contact the New Castle Recreation Department at 970-984-3352.

Plant Based Cooking with Brian Rossiter - Summer 2026

Healthy Plant-Based Cooking  - Adults

Instructor: Brian Rossiter

June Session:  Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pm  June 3, 10, 17   (9 hours)

July Session:  Wednesdays 5:30-8:30pm  July 8, 15, 22  (9 hours)

New Castle Community Center  423 W. Main

Adult Registration:  $150 per 9-hour session

Attendees should bring at least 4 to-go containers to bring home left-overs!

June Session: Classes will begin with a short presentation demystifying the health benefits of a whole food, plant-based diet followed by hands-on cooking. We will focus on simple, familiar ingredients like fruits, vegetables, legumes, leafy greens and whole grains. Nuts and seeds will not be included. Recipes will not include animal products, added sugar, oil, flour, soy, meat substitutes or nutritional yeast.

July Session:  Students will explore diverse cuisines from around the world. Ingredients will include fruits, vegetables, legumes, greens and whole grains. No animal-based products will be used. Some ingredients may be new to the students, offering a fun and flavorful culinary adventure.

Kids' Run Club - Hogback Hustle 5K - Spring 2026

Our Kids' Run Club is back for a new season and new 5K! 

Girls and boys from 3rd to 5th grade are invited to participate in this 6-week training program that will be sure to keep these young athletes moving.

Meeting two nights a week, with an optional third night, runners will build the endurance and strength to run the Hogback Hustle 5K at the conclusion of the program. Enrollment in this program will include registration for the Hogback Hustle 5K in New Castle in May.

Whether your athlete is running their first race or trying to achieve a personal best we welcome them to join us for some miles up at VIX.  

Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays  March 30 - May 9th

5:30-6:15pm

3rd, 4th and 5th graders:  $30 newcastlerec.com

Spring Micro Soccer - Spring 2026

MICRO SOCCER

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 8th to May 16th, 2026

PreK and Kinder will have practice at 850 Alder Park, New Castle, Colorado 81647

1st & 2nd will have practice at VIX Ranch Park

Cost
Registration is $60 per child.

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!

Susie's 4th Annual Scrapbook Palooza - Spring 2026

Love to Scrapbook? Want to learn? Come scrap-around-the-clock with Susie Anderson and friends on Saturday, May 2nd  10am-8pm

New Castle Community Center 423 W. Main

Come crop with friends, old and new! Enjoy your own table, fun, goodie bags, and 10 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 

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

Homeschool Kids’ Kitchen - Winter 2026

Cost: $15
Dates: Wednesdays – January 7, 14, 21, and 28
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: New Castle Community Center - 423 W. Main

Ages: 5-12 years old

Join us for a fun, hands-on four-week cooking program designed especially for homeschoolers! Kids will learn how to safely use common kitchen utensils, follow recipes, and create authentic dishes each week. This is a great opportunity for young chefs to build confidence, try new foods, and gain real-life skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

All materials and ingredients are fully provided, just show up ready to cook!
Parents are welcome to stay, but attendance is optional.

Please email @acornejo@newcastlecolorado.org, if your child has any allergies!

Please note: Only 8 spots are available, so early registration is encouraged.

Sunday Adult Volleyball Drop-In - Winter 2026

Come and join us with some Sunday fun drop in adult volleyball in the month of January and February.

Dates: January 4,11,18,25 February 1,15,22 (no open gym the 8th)

Time: 1-4pm

Age: 18+

Cost: $10 Cash

Place: Coal Ridge High School Aux Gym

Join our facebook group CLICK HERE

Roller Derby 101 for ADULTS - Winter 2026

Roller Derby 101:  Come learn ROLLER-SKATING basics and the fundamentals of ROLLER-DERBY with four of our local roller derby players!

New Castle Community Center - 423 W. Main - EIGHT week series for ADULTS

Tuesday evenings in January and February  6pm-8pm

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).

For questions about gear, please email the team - roaringforkrollerskate@gmail.com

Register at newcastlerec.com

Cost $10 per ADULT per class - or $60 for 8-punch pass (must be purchased online before January 20th)

Youth Basketball Open Gym 2026 - Winter 2025

Youth Basketball Open Gym is back at Coal Ridge this January and February! Open gym will take place Sundays at the Coal Ridge High School Main Gym from 1pm to 4pm for players from 7 years old to 14 years old. The gym will be split with 7 - 10 year olds playing on one side and 11 - 14 year olds on the other. Drop in for just $5 per session, no need to register ahead of time.

Parents must come inside at drop off and pick up to sign their children in and out.

January 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th

February 1st, 15th & 22nd 

There will be no open gym Sunday, February 8.

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

Join our Facebook group CLICK HERE

FULL!!

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

 - Enter behind the school - gym door will be propped open

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.

Adult Basketball League - Winter 2026

NCR 5v5 Adult Full-Court Basketball League

The league is open to players 18+. The Recreation division is designed for enjoyable, casual play. The Competitive division is intended for advanced, high-level teams. Divisions may combine if needed.

The season runs Jan. 4 – Feb. 22, 2026 (no games Feb. 8) with games on Sundays at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 PM; each team plays 6 games including a tournament at Coal Ridge HS; cost is $400 per team. max 12 teams; registration deadline is Dec. 26, 2025

Jerseys: Reversible jerseys required. NCR can provide 12 for an additional $300 ($25 for each player) purchased by Dec. 9, 2025.

Roster: Max 12 players per team. Once on the roster, players cannot be removed. You may add player up to 12, but no changes after Feb. 1, 2026. A 13th player will not be allowed. Choose carefully.

Technical Fouls: Each tech = $50 fine, paid before re-entry. Two techs = removal from league. Only IAABO refs can give techs. If no IAABO ref is present, NCR staff may issue a 2-min cooldown instead.

NEW Competitive Rules: If no certified ref is available, teams must ref the game before or after theirs. Captains will receive the full game & ref schedule Dec. 29. By Thursday each week, captains must submit their volunteer ref’s name; if not, the team captain must ref. NCR provides a ref shirt & whistle. Missed ref duty = opponent starts with 25 points. If reffing is deemed unfair, NCR may end the program and give partial refunds.  

For questions, contact Ariana Cornejo at 970-456-7374. 

2026 Lego League - Competition Series - Annual 2026

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

New Castle Community Center - 423 W. Main

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!

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 - 423 W. Main -4:00-5:30pm

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