Information meeting for youth football program

Pagosa Springs Youth Football will hold an informational meeting for parents at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 22, in the junior high cafeteria.

The meeting will cover information on flag football and participation in the Four Corners YAFL league.

Parents of athletes who will enter grades three to six for the 2008-2009 school year are encouraged to attend. League organizers will be conducting a summer mini-camp again this year.

For more information on the Pagosa Springs Youth Football League, contact Lori at 264-2603, or Monica at 731-3284.

Adult softball

The Pagosa Springs Recreation Department will accept team registrations for the 2008 adult men’s and coed softball leagues beginning Monday, May 19. Deadline for registration is Monday, June 2.

Registration forms are available at the department office, which is located upstairs in Town Hall. Team registration fees are $250, plus a $25 fee per player. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the Town of Pagosa Springs.

The leagues are tentatively scheduled to begin in late June. For more information call Andy Rice, recreation supervisor, at 264-4151, Ext. 231.

Youth tennis

Registration for the first session of youth tennis will run through Friday, May 30.

Registrations will be available at the recreation office in Town Hall and will also be available for download through the recreation department link at www.townofpagosasprings.com. All registrations must be submitted to the recreation office.

This year’s program will again be conducted at Wyndham Resorts by pro Dale Schwicker. A grant awarded to the town from the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation has enabled staff to expand the program to include three age brackets: 5-7, 8-10 and 11-13. The number of participants in each age bracket will be capped at 12 per session in order to offer as much individual instruction as possible.

The schedule for the first session, which will run June 3-28, is as follows:

Ages 5-7 will practice Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Ages 8-10 will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-10 a.m.

Ages 11-13 will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Participants must have a tennis racquet and non-marking, smooth-soled athletic or tennis shoes. Running shoes are not permitted. For information on purchasing equipment or adult tennis programming and instruction, contact Schwicker at 903-3119.

Contact Andy Rice, recreation supervisor, at 264-4151, Ext. 231 for more information on this year’s youth tennis program.

Youth baseball

Rosters for the coach pitch division have been finalized and are available at the recreation office in Town Hall. Coaches in the coach-pitch division who wish to practice should contact the recreation office to reserve field space and equipment.

Rosters for the 9-10 and 11-14 divisions should be finalized by the end of next week.

Games in all divisions will not begin until after Memorial Day; schedules for all divisions should be available by early next week. The season will end in early July.

For more information on this year’s program, call 264-4151, Ext. 231 or 232.

Park Fun registration

Early registration for this year’s Park Fun program for ages 5-12 will take place May 28 and 29 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Town Hall.

The first day of Park Fun will be Tuesday, June 3. The program runs through Thursday, July 31. The new home base is the Pagosa Springs Community Center, located adjacent to Town Hall on Hot Springs Boulevard.

Drop-offs (8 a.m.) and pick-ups (5 p.m.) will be made there each day. We are “on our way” by 9 a.m. each day and back by 4:30 p.m. Cell phone contact is available all day, every day. Weekly schedules will be available each Friday for the following week.

Park Fun is a flexible program structured to meet your needs in every way. We have differentiated, age-based activities as well as a flexible sign-up plan. You may enroll for a week at a time for a discounted rate of $100 per week for five-day care. This figure equates to $20 per day, or a mere $2 per hour for 10-hour daycare. In addition, a 50-percent discount is applied for siblings. The daily rate is $25 per day.

Campers pack their own lunches, water bottles and sunscreen; all other costs are included (except for special events).

For more information, contact Heather Long at 731-1146.

Fireworks donations

The recreation department is accepting donations for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show.

Donations in any amount will be accepted; checks and money orders should be made payable to Town of Pagosa Springs.

Donations should be addressed “Attention: Fireworks” and mailed to P.O. Box 1859, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. If you would like to make a cash donation, please do so in person at the front desk in Town Hall.

Sports hotline

General information concerning the Pagosa Springs Recreation Department can be obtained by calling the Pagosa Springs Sports Hotline at 264-4151 Ext. 301 or logging on to townofpagosasprings.com and going to the parks and recreation link.

All schedules and upcoming events are updated on a weekly basis. For any questions, concerns or additional information about any of the Pagosa Springs Recreation Department adult or youth sports programs, call 264-4151, Ext. 231 or 232.

Registration for the first session of youth tennis starts Monday, May 12, and will run through Friday, May 30.

Registration forms will be available at the recreation office in Town Hall and through the recreation department link at www.townofpagosasprings.com. All registrations must be submitted to the recreation office.

This year’s program will be conducted at Wyndham Resorts by Dale Schwicker. A grant awarded to the town from the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation has enabled staff to expand the program to include three age brackets: 5-7, 8-10 and 11-13. The number of participants in each age bracket will be capped at 12 per session in order to offer as much individual instruction as possible.

The schedule for the first session, which will run June 3-28, is:

• Ages 5-7 will practice Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

• Ages 8-10 will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10 a.m.

• Ages 11-13 will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m.

Two additional summer sessions (July 1-26 and July 29-Aug. 3) will be available this year; registration dates for these sessions will be announced at a later date.

Each session will consist of four to eight periods of play/instruction and a tournament on the Saturday following the last scheduled practice.

This year’s program will implement the United States Tennis Association’s “Quick Start Tennis Instructional Program.” This program implements a “play to learn” rather than “learn to play” philosophy. Smaller courts, smaller racquets and slower balls characterize the program.

In addition, a level-two division has been added for those who completed last year’s program or have had previous experience. Cost is $30 for ages 8-13 who register for Quickstart 1 (beginner) sessions and $25 for any other session.

Participants must have a tennis racquet and non-marking, smooth-soled athletic or tennis shoes. Running shoes are not permitted. For information on purchasing equipment or adult tennis programming and instruction, contact Schwicker at 903-3119.

Contact Andy Rice, recreation supervisor, at 264-4151, Ext. 231, for more information on this year’s youth tennis program.

Baseball assessments

Assessments for this year’s youth baseball participants in the 9-10 and 11-14 divisions have been set for Tuesday, May 13, at the high school ball fields.

Participants and coaches in the 9-10 division should report to the fields at 5:20 p.m.; the assessment will run until approximately 6:45 p.m.

Participants and coaches in the 11-4 bracket should report at 6:45 p.m.; the assessment for this division will last until approximately 8 p.m.

All players intending to participate in the assessment should come prepared for basic throwing, hitting and fielding drills, and bring a baseball glove and athletic shoes.

The draft for the 9-10 and 11-14 divisions will be held Thursday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. All head coaches should attend.

On a related note, due to a record number of participants this year, the recreation department is seeking two volunteer head coaches for this year’s coach-pitch division (ages 6-8). If interested, contact the recreation office at 264-4151, Ext. 232. Coach-pitch rosters are being finalized and should be available to head coaches in this division early next week.

Games in all divisions will not begin until after Memorial Day; schedules for all divisions should be available by the end of next week.

For more information on this year’s program, call 264-4151, Ext. 231 or 232.

Park Fun

Early registration for this year’s Park Fun program for ages 5-12 will take place May 28 and 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Town Hall.

The first day of Park Fun will be Tuesday, June 3. The program runs through Thursday, July 31. The new home base is the Pagosa Springs Community Center.

Drop-offs (8 a.m.) and pick-ups (5 p.m.) will be made there each day. We are “on our way” by 9 a.m. each day and back by 4:30 p.m. Cell-phone contact is available all day, every day. Weekly schedules will be available each Friday for the following week.

Park Fun is a flexible program structured to meet your needs in every way. We have differentiated, age-based activities as well as a flexible sign-up plan. You may enroll for a week at a time for a discounted rate of $100 per week for five-day care. This figure equates to $20 per day, or a mere $2 per hour for 10-hour daycare. In addition, a 50-percent discount is applied for siblings. The daily rate is $25 per day.

Campers pack their own lunches, water bottles and sunscreen; all other costs are included (except for special events.}

For more information, contact Heather Long at 731-1146.

Sports hotline

General information concerning the Pagosa Springs Recreation Department can be obtained by calling the Pagosa Springs Sports Hotline at 264-4151 Ext. 301 or logging on to townofpagosasprings.com and going to the parks and recreation link.

All schedules and upcoming events are updated on a weekly basis. For any questions, concerns or additional information about any of the Recreation Department adult or youth sports programs, call 264-4151, Ext. 231 or 232.

Another year for Park Fun; one week left for baseball registration

This year’s Park Fun program for children ages 5-12 will be held Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Early registration will take place in late May at Town Hall. The first day of Park Fun will be Tuesday, June 3. The program runs through Thursday, July 31.

The new home base is the Pagosa Springs Community Center, located adjacent to Town Hall on Hot Springs Boulevard.

Drop-offs (8 a.m.) and pick-ups (5 p.m.) will be made there each day. We are “on our way” by 9 a.m. each day and back by 4:30 p.m. Cell phone contact is available all day, every day. Weekly schedules will be available each Friday for the following week.

Park Fun is a flexible program structured to meet a parent’s, and child’s needs in every way. We have differentiated, age-based activities, as well as a flexible sign-up plan. You may enroll for a week at a time for a discounted rate of $100 per week for five-day care. This figure equates to $20 per day, or a mere $2 per hour for 10-hour daycare. In addition, a 50-percent discount is applied for siblings. The daily rate is $25 per day.

Campers pack their own lunches, water bottles and sunscreen; all other costs are included (except for special events).

For more information, contact Heather Long at 731-1146.

Baseball registration

There is one week left to register for this year’s youth baseball leagues; the deadline for registration is Thursday, May 1.

Registration forms are available at the recreation office and are also available for download through the recreation department link at www.townofpagosasprings.com.

Forms have also been disbursed to local schools, and parents are reminded that all registrations need to be submitted to the recreation office in Town Hall.

The recreation office is accepting registrations for coach-pitch division (ages 6, 7 and 8) and the 9- and 10-year-old division.

The office will also accept registrations for the 11-12 division and the 13-14 division, but if the number of registrations turned in is not sufficient to support leagues in these age brackets (at least two teams), registration fees will be refunded and the leagues will be canceled.

Cost to participate in the program is $25 per player and $15 for each additional child in the same, immediate family who participates. Team coaches and sponsors are needed and appreciated.

The season is tentatively scheduled to begin in late May; for more information, call the recreation office at 264-4151, Ext. 231 or 232.

Tee-ball

The tee-ball schedule for the coming week includes the following:

Monday, April 28 — Orioles vs. Royals on Field 1 and Rockies vs. White Sox on Field 2.

Wednesday, April 30 — Royals vs. Rockies on Field 1 and Orioles vs. White Sox on Field 2.

Tee-ball schedules are available at the recreation office. Schedules can also be downloaded through the recreation department link at www.townofpagosasprings.com.

All games will be played outside Mondays and Wednesdays on the elementary school soccer fields at 5:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Games that cannot be played due to inclement weather will be rescheduled. The season will end in mid-May.

Fireworks donations

The recreation department is accepting donations for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks show.

Donations in any amount will be accepted; checks and money orders should be made payable to Town of Pagosa Springs.

Donations should be addressed “Attention: Fireworks” and mailed to P.O. Box 1859, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. If you would like to make a cash donation, please do so in person at the front desk in Town Hall.

Sports hotline

General information concerning the Pagosa Springs Recreation Department can be obtained by calling the Pagosa Springs Sports Hotline at 264-4151, Ext. 301 or logging on to townofpagosasprings.com and going to the parks and recreation link.

All schedules and upcoming events are updated on a weekly basis. For any questions, concerns or additional information about any of the Pagosa Springs Recreation Department adult or youth sports programs, call 264-4151, Ext. 231 or 232.