Canon City Recreation Guide - Summer/Fall 2023

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Scholarships are available for all youth sports programs (Not including camps)

Sponsorships are available for all youth sports leagues.

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Nick Sartori

Joel Dudley

Melissa Smeins

Greg DiRito (term ends May 2023)

Brett James (term ends May 2023)

Cooper Trahern (term begins May 2023)

Andrew Palmasano (term begins May 2023)

Kyle Horne..............................Executive Director

Dawn Green...............................Finance Director

Carly Poe Administrative Assistant

Tawny McCall Programs Director

Jaimee Southern....................Kids Klub Director

Cody Bennett Sports Coordinator

Tashena McIntosh Receptionist/ Rec Tech

Devin Everhart..............................Parks Director

Rick Bradshaw Parks Crew

Jim Fuhr Parks Crew

Randy Pringle....................................Parks Crew

Matt Parker Parks Crew

Cliff Bender Parks Crew

Steve Shelling...................................Parks Crew

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide a full range of easily accessible recreation and park programs, services and facilities for participants of every age, ability level, cultural background and financial status.

THE OUT-OF-DISTRICT FEES ARE $15 PER PARTICIPANT PER PROGRAM.

G EN ER A L IN F O RM A T I O N

F A C ILI T I E S IN F O RM A T I O N

Arkansas Riverwalk Dog Park

The Cañon City Area Recreation and Park District’s Arkansas Riverwalk Dog Park opened in June of 2011 This park was made possible by the Recreation District, the Dog Park Committee, and with several financial contributions from local businesses and individuals. Since that time, it has undergone several changes and improvements, including an agility course, pavilion, and a walking track.

Harrison Park

The Old Harrison Park was acquired by the Recreation District in July of 2008 from the Cañon City RE-1 School District.Thanks to a grant from Great Outdoors Colorado the park was renovated and opened in late 2012 Now this neighborhood park features a pavilion, upgraded playground, basketball court, climbing boulders, restroom facility, and a large field The facility has become a popular location for family gatherings, birthday parties, and sports practices If you would like to reserve the pavilion at Harrison Park, there is a charge of $25 for two hours.

Pathfinder Regional Park

Pathfinder Park opened in the fall of 2007 and over the past 16 years a lot of improvements have been made, thanks in part to multiple grants from Great Outdoors Colorado and the Gates Foundation, and strong community support The park includes a playground, fishing pond, trails and multiple sports fields The Miners Pavilion is booked several weekends each month for parties, reunions and even weddings Trail additions and bridges have been made thanks to the Cañon City High School Civics classes and local Boy Scout Troops.We continue to expand trails throughout the natural areas between the developed park and the Arkansas River If you would like to reserve the pavilion at Pathfinder Regional Park, there is a charge of $25 for two hours

Rouse Park

Rouse Park was the first park owned and operated by the Recreation District with fields, pavilions, and a playground area The baseball and softball fields are used for 9 to 10 months out of the year by recreation programs, Cañon City High School, and area traveling teams.This facility hosts several baseball and softball tournaments throughout the year which include many teams from outside the community The west end of the facility is used for football and soccer practices and games and the pavilions host parties, weddings, and other functions throughout the year In the fall of 2016 renovations to the southwest corner of the park added six new pickleball courts and an improved

basketball court.The pickleball courts are busy seven days a week and host tournaments. Rouse Park is one of the most used parks in the Recreation District and the community as a whole Pavilions are available for a fee of $25 for two hours

Archery Range

The Archery Range, located at 575 Ash Street just east of the office building, is open to the public at all times during daylight hours There are targets at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 yards New targets have been placed this year The Archery Range also features a shooting platform and 3D targets The rules for the facility are posted at the range. Please come down and utilize the facility and all it has to offer year round!

Eagle Wing Trailhead/ South Cañon Trails

At the intersection of Colburn Lane and NewYork Ave is the Eagle Wing Trailhead and Schepp Open Space. This is our most recent trail addition and provides recreation access to several popular and existing parks and trails in the southwest area of Cañon City including Ecology Park and Temple Canyon It is an access point to the 10 miles of the South Cañon Trail system located on BLM land, Fremont County land, and Recreation District land. Located at the Trailhead is the Hecker Family Memorial Picnic Shelter funded through local contributions. In 2020 a flow trail called “Smooth Criminal” was added through work with Fremont Adventure Recreation (FAR), Terra Firma Trails, the City of Cañon City, and Fremont County Improvements continued in 2021 with “The Yard” , a bike park at the trail head. It has two different lines to enjoy while improving your skills.

R.C. Icabone Swimming Pool

The pool was the reason the community created the Recreation District in 1965 This is our first facility and is used seasonally from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Besides an outdoor pool, adjacent sand volleyball and basketball courts are available for use year- round.

Ash Street Community Garden

The Ash Street Community Garden is located in the southeast corner of the Arkansas Riverwalk Dog Park. Each year, there are 27 plots to reserve for those who love to garden.

The Cañon City Area Recreation and Park District is a special district established in 1965.The District’s main source of funding comes in the form of property tax, which is collected from an area that is approximately 115 square miles in size.

The District is governed by a five member Board, whom are elected at large from citizens living or owning property within the District boundaries. Elections are conducted in May of every odd year The Board conducts monthly meetings at the District’s main office, 575 Ash St , on the second Tuesday of every month beginning at 7:00 pm.

The District currently owns and operates Rouse Park, John Griffin Regional Park, Old Harrison Park, Arkansas Riverwalk, Ropes Challenge Course, R C Icabone Swimming Pool, Arkansas Riverwalk Dog Park, Ash Street Community Garden, Schepp Open Space and Eagle Wing Trailhead, and the Community Room, which is located within the main office The District co-owns and operates Pathfinder Regional Park with Fremont County.

Every year the Board of Directors and the District Staff strive to improve the programs and facilities offered to the community. All the programs and activities listed in this Activity Guide are designed to meet the recreational needs of the public We of course welcome any suggestions or input as our goal is to better serve the community

The District works in conjunction with the City of Cañon City, Fremont County, Cañon City RE-1 School District, Florence-Penrose RE-2 School District, Fremont Sanitation District and many local businesses and non-profits to provide services to the citizens of the community.

The District currently employs 12-full time employees and about 130 seasonal and part- time employees.

The District is always seeking and recruiting instructors, who have a skill or interest to share, volunteer coaches and officials. Your suggestions on improving our programs are always welcome

Please call us at 275-1578, visit our office at 575 Ash, or our website at www.ccrec.org. Happy recreating!

Y O U T H S P O R T S

Fall Youth Soccer

Games will be played at Pathfinder Regional Park The purpose of this program is to emphasize skill development, fair play, sportsmanship, and above all having fun All participants are guaranteed equal playing time Teams will practice once or twice a week and play games on Saturdays

REGISTRATION: June 12th - August 10th

* SAVE $10.00 BY AUGUST 4th*

Divisions: Kneekickers: 3 - 4 years old

Strikers: 5 – 6 years old

United: 7 – 9 years old

World Cup: 10 – 14 years old

*14-years old are eligible to play if they are going into 8th grade

Games: Saturdays @ Pathfinder Regional Park starting September 9th

Practices: Once or Twice a week (Kneekickers do not have practice)

Fees: Kneekickers: $35 00 (In-District) $50 00 (Out-Of-District)

Strikers & United: $45 00 (In-District) $60 00 (Out-Of-District)

World Cup: $55 00 (In-District) $70 00 (Out-Of-District)

Gary “Bubba” DiOrio Youth Football

The Cañon City Recreation District’s Gary “Bubba” DiOrio Youth Football program is an introductory level program for boys and girls looking to learn about the fundamentals of football. Practices will focus on individual instruction, team play, sport specific drills and having fun. All tackle coaches are USA Football Heads Up Certified

Registration: June 5th – August 3rd

**Sign up by Friday, July 28th to save $10**

Ages: 4-12 year old boys and girls

Divisions: Saturday Morning Tykes (4 & 5 year olds)

Flag Football (6 & 7 year olds)

Padded Flag (8 & 9 year olds)

Credit Union of Colorado Tackle for 10-12 year olds (must be in 5th or 6th grade)

Practices: Once or Twice a week in August

Games: Saturdays beginning September 9th at Rouse Park.

Fees: Saturday Morning Tykes: $35 (In-district) and $50 (out-of-district)

Flag: $45 (In-District) $60 (Out-of-District)

Padded Flag: $60 (In-District) $75 (Out-of-District)

Credit Union of Colorado Tackle: $70 (In-District) $85 (Out-of-District)

Deposits: A $125 equipment deposit is required for the tackle football leagues

**All Credit Union of Colorado Tackle teams will play in the TOY BOWL, November 4th, 2023**

Credit Union of Colorado Players Clinic

Players who wish to play in the Credit Union of Colorado Tackle Football League must attend the player evaluation clinic The purpose of the clinic is to provide evaluations for the draft in order to make the teams as fair as possible. Players must be registered and attend the clinic to be eligible for the draft All registered players will be placed on a team Out of District players need not attend. Penrose / Florence players may attend but will not be apart of the draft process

Date: August 5th

Times: 6th Graders at 9:00 am 5th Graders at 10:30 am (Clinic will be held rain or shine)

2023 Youth Track and Field

The Cañon City Area Recreation and Park District offers a track and field program for area youth in the summer Both boys and girls ages 5 to 14 may join the District’s track team Conditioning, proper fundamentals of running, field event techniques, and team involvement will all be emphasized

Children will have an opportunity to participate in CARA track meets at no additional cost

Registration: Now

Deadline: May 26th

Ages: 5 to 14 years old

Practices: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting May 30th through July 22nd

Times: 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Location: Cañon City High School Track-Citizens’ Stadium

Fees: $60 00 (In-District), $75 00 (Out-of-District)

The fee also includes a shirt

The fee includes entry into CARA track meets

Meets: Home Meet-July 15th at CCHS

Others TBD

Summer Youth Volleyball League

This program is for boys and girls wanting to participate in an introductory Youth Volleyball League The purpose of this Recreation District Youth Volleyball program is to emphasize skill development, fair play, sportsmanship, and fun. Each participant will play in each game, learning basic volleyball fundamentals and rules.

Registration: March 14th – April 27

**Sign-up by April 21st and save $10**

Ages: 9-11-year-old girls and boys

12-13-year-old girls and boys

*14 years old are eligible to play if they are going into 8th grade

Practices: Mondays or Tuesdays at Harrison School Gym starting in May

Games: Thursdays at Harrison School Gym starting June 1st.

Fees: $50 (In-District) $65 (Out-of-District)

Youth Wrestling

The wrestling program is for boys and girls 5 through 13 years old who wish to learn the fundamentals of wrestling Wrestlers will learn escapes, takedowns, rides, and many more moves Children will wrestle other children in the same weight bracket. Practice days are subject to change Participation in the tournaments is not mandatory, it is an option for any child in our program.

Registration: Starts October 3rd and is ongoing

Ages: 5 through 13 years old

Practices: October 26th through December 16th

Every Wednesday and Friday at 6:00 pm

**Times will depend on the Canon City School District Schedule **

**Practices over Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks TBA**

Location: Canon City High School

Head Coach: Kevin Brown

Fee: $50 00 (In-District), $65 00 (Out-of-District)

O U T H S P O R T S

Y O U T H C A M P S

2023 Summer Youth Camps

The Canon City Area Recreation and Park District will offer several camps this summer These will range from basketball to football to archery We will be working with these instructors to come up with dates based on their availability this summer Please check our website, www.ccrec.org, towards the end of May for details. You may also call the office at 719-275-1578.

Challenger International Soccer Camp

This camp is a week of fun, energy and passion for the game Our industry experts have crafted an approach which uses methodologies from all around the world to truly reflect the global nature of the sport. We use age appropriate practices to help players develop at their own pace, learn brand new skills and become all-round better players See more at ccrec org

TinyTykes Summer Camps

Monday to Friday inclusive • 45-minutes • 3-5yr olds

A fun introduction to soccer influenced by the very popular year-round TinyTykes curriculum. Includes games, activities, and adventures to introduce and develop coordination, balance, running, stopping, turning, kicking, dribbling, throwing & catching

Fundamental practices and skill-building activities in an immersive adventure!

Half Day Program

Monday to Friday inclusive • 3 hours per day • 5-14yr olds. Complete technical player development featuring practices from around the world in our international camp curriculum

Emphasis is placed upon individual skill development, core techniques and small sided games.

Overtime

Monday to Thursday • 2 hours per day • 5-14yr olds. This camp serves as a special bonus camp for half day AM campers only

The Overtime program provides players with an opportunity to enjoy further technical development in a positive environment. Players will participate in a wide range of activities, team building exercises and fun competition

Gymnastics Camp

The Cañon City Area Recreation and Park District, in partnership with the Cañon Academy of Gymnastics, is pleased to offer a gymnastics camp again this summer Kids will learn some of the basics in gymnastics from Coach Courtenay Argier There will only be one session this summer.The classes are 90-minutes in length.

REGISTRATION: May 1st – June 8th

DATES: June 12th – 14th (Monday thru Wednesday)

AGES: 6 to 14 years of age

TIME: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

LOCATION: Cañon Academy of Gymnastics, 224 Del Rey (1 block east of McDonald’s)

FEES: $50 (In-District) $65 (Out-of-District)

Sporties For Shorties

Sporties for Shorties is designed for kids 3-5 years old They will learn the basic skills and fundamentals of both team and individual sports with a focus on FUN!! Each class will begin with stretching and warm up exercises and end with a fun interactive activity and a nutritional snack Parents are encouraged to show up and interact with their kids Register early to guarantee a spot in this program

Registration: May 15th – June 29th (Or until class is full)

Time: 9 – 10 am

Days: July 10th through July 21st Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays

Location: Rouse Park

Ages: 3-5-year-old

Fees: $35 00 (in district)

$50 00 (out of district)

**Fee includes a t-shirt**

Y O U T H C A M P S

Tiger Soccer Camp

Are you looking to score more goals next year? If so, you should attend the summer soccer camp that Cañon City High School Coach Trever Ford and CCHS soccer players will be offering this summer This camp will have a strong emphasis on individual skills, while the fun and excitement will inspire all ages and abilities. Instruction will cover all soccer fundamentals and situations that arise during a game. Campers will receive a gift at the end of the program!

Registration: June 5th – July 27th

Age: Boys & Girls 7 to 14 years

Dates: July 31st - August 3rd

Times: 9 - 11:00 a m (10 through 14 year olds) 11 a m - 12:00 p m (7 through 9 year olds)

Place: Rouse Park West End

Instructor: Trever Ford

Fee: 7-9 year olds: $30 00 In-District, $45 00 Out-of-District

10-14 year olds: $40 00 In-District, $55 00 Out-of-District

Tiger Softball Camp

Join Tigers Softball Coach Crystal Burford and staff for their annual youth softball camp this July Cañon City High School softball players and staff will be on hand to instruct Anyone wanting to learn more about girls fast pitch softball should attend! They will review all aspects and basics of the game Campers will receive a t-shirt at the end of camp!

Registration: May 1st – July 6th

Dates: July 10th & 11th

Ages: 8-15 years old

Time: 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Location: Rouse Park Field C

Fees: $40 (In-District) $55 (Out-of-District)

Tiger Volleyball Camp

Join the Canon City Tigers Volleyball Coach Tara John and staff for Volleyball Camp on July 28th & 29th. Camp will focus on volleyball skills and drills. Campers will get to work with both the CCHS volleyball team and coaches On July 29th campers will be put into teams to scrimmage Parents are welcome to attend to cheer on their camper during the scrimmage Each camper will receive a t-shirt at the end of camp

Registration: June 6th - July 21st

Dates: July 28th & 29th

Times: July 28th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (30 minute lunch break, please bring sack lunch) July 29th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Grades / Times: 8-14 year olds boys and girls

Location: Canon City High School

Cost: $75 (In-District) $90 (Out-of-District)

Go to WWW.CCREC.ORG to register or stop by the Canon City Area Recreation and Park District office at 575 Ash Street

Y O U T H C A M P S

Youth Tennis Lessons

REGISTRATION: Session I: April 10th - May 25th

Session II: May 8th- June 29th

AGES: 4-18-years old

DATES: Session I: June 5th – June 29th

Session II: July 10th – August 8th

PLACE: Rudd Park Courts, 12th and College

DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES: Each class provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere to introduce the fundamentals developing ball sense, concentration, attention to detail and good sportsmanship Classes include instruction, drills, fun games, fitness, agility and team building exercises For players at every level, there’s a personalized approach to improving power, control, and game play strategy Every level will work to learn and improve the forehand, backhand, volley, and serve Instructors will divide the participants into appropriate ages and skill levels the first week of lessons

Age 4-6 Very beginning tennis; for 4-6 year olds Participants will learn basic stroke fundamentals and develop hand-eye coordination in a fun games-based approach to tennis

Age 7-8 Participants will receive instruction on the fundamentals of the game, developing skills, ball control, stroke techniques, practice habits, and court etiquette Scoring and the rules of tennis will be introduced.

Age 9-11 Participants will continue to refine strokes and build confidence, agility, and consistency on the court Scoring and the rules of tennis will be mastered

Age 12+ Participants will begin to advance their skills to the level of match-play situations Instruction will emphasize the importance of footwork and strategy during play.

CHOOSING A TENNIS RACQUET: The following are standard guidelines for age and racquet length selection: If an 8-yearold is the size of an average 10-year-old, choose the 1012 racquet Move up one size (possibly two) to adjust for exceptionally high physical strength or ability but adjusting down for lack of strength is almost never necessary A junior player should use as long a racquet as he/she can comfortably handle This will encourage development of smooth strokes that utilize good weight transfer and larger muscles Too small a racquet encourages excessive wrist and elbow action, which, in the long run, will harm both stroke development and the arm A junior is generally ready for an adult racquet when weighing 85 pounds or more

Age: Racquet Length

0-4: 19”

4-5: 21”

6-7: 23”

8-10: 25”

10-12: 26”

12 & up: 27-29”(adultsizeracquet)

Learn to Bowl

If you have ever wanted to learn to bowl and have some fun, now is the time! Bowling etiquette and basics will be taught Camp will runfromMay30ththroughJune30th(NolessonstheweekofJune 13th) Youth classes will welcome ages 6-16 and begin at 3:00 pm and end at 5:00 pm on Tuesday afternoons or you can choose a Friday afternoons

Registration: Ends May 25th

Location: Canon City Lanes – 2970 East Main Street in Canon City

Dates: May 30th – June 30th (No lessons the week of June 13th)

Days: Tuesdays OR Fridays

Times: Tuesdays 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm Fridays 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm

DAYS: Monday & Wednesday / Tuesday & Thursday sessions

SESSIONS: The fee is for Monday & Wednesday classes or Tuesday & Thursday classes If you want to participate all four days, you must pay double

FEES: $45 00 (In-District) PER SESSION; $60 00 (Out-of-District) PER SESSION

NOTES: Please bring your own water bottle and sunscreen.

Students need to wear court appropriate tennis shoes (no sandals)

Students will be required to do some running! Classes missed may be made up with prior arrangements!

EACH PLAYER MUST PROVIDE HIS/HER OWN TENNIS RACQUET

Cost: $40.00 per person (This includes the cost of equipment rental)

Kids Klub

All Kids Klub sites are state licensed and certified as childcare providers

The Recreation District offers an outstanding childcare program from the convenience of your child’s school known as Kids Klub.This program has been operating for over 30 years and provides a safe and secure environment for your children. From before and after school when you must work or just looking for a fun place to take your child when there is no school, this program has it all

Registration: Registration packets can be downloaded from our website at www ccrec org or picked up at the Canon City Area Recreation and Park District office. Registration packets and a copy of your child’s immunization records must be turned into the Kids Klub Director before attending.

Ages: 5 through 12 years old

Times: Before School- 6:45 a.m. till the school bell rings After School- when the school bell rings to 6 p m No School Days- 6:45 a.m.- 6 p.m. (At Washington School Only)

Rates Before School After School Half Day Full Day

Pre-Registration $6 00 $9 50 $17 75 $28 00

Drop-In $8 00 $11 50 $20 75 $35 00

Locations for Before School: Washington Elementary 606 North 9th Street

McKinley Elementary 1240 McKinley Ave

Locations for After School: Washington Elementary 606 North 9th Street

McKinley Elementary 1240 McKinley Ave

Lincoln School of Science and Technology 420 Myrtle Street

Location for No school days: Washington Elementary 606 North 9th Street

Canon Exploratory students are transported in the afternoon only to Washington Elementary. (Subject to change as needed).

Harrison Elementary students transported in the afternoon only to McKinley Elementary.

Kids Klub Summer Program

With Kids Klub’s Colorado State Licensed staff our goal is to introduce your child(ren) into an educational and fun environment where they can experience new things with new friends.Come join Kids Klub for fun in the sun.

Registration: Registration packets can be downloaded from our website at www ccrec org or picked up at the Canon City Area Recreation and Park District office Registration packets and a copy of your child’s immunization records must be turned into the Kids Klub Director before attending

Ages: 5-12

Rates Half Day Full Day

Pre-Registration $17 75 $28 00

Drop-In $20 75 $35 00

*On field trip Fridays- Full Day Only. *

Time: 6:45am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday (exceptions below)

May 26th- Set up for Summer Site (PM Closed)

May 29th- Memorial Day (Closed)

May 30th- Start of Summer Program

July 4th- Independence Day (Closed)

Location: Washington Elementary (In the Gym and Cafeteria)

606 N 9th Street, Canon City, CO 81212

KI D S KL U B

Schedule:

Monday (Each week): Group Games & Free Play

Tuesday (Each week): Pool Day

Wednesday (Each Week): Science & Crafts

Thursday (Each week): Pool Day

Friday (Biweekly): Guest Speakers & Field Trips

Field Trips and Guest Speakers: Schedule to be determined.

Meals and Snacks provided

A D U L T S P O R T S

ADULT SPORTS PROCEDURES (AS OF MARCH 2021)

Registration: Full payment must be received before the program deadline in order to reserve a spot in a league Teams will only be taken after the deadline if it aids the program coordinator in scheduling. Example: an odd number of teams to an even number.

League Refunds: If a program does not get at least 4 registered teams the league will not go Full refunds will be distributed to those teams that have paid. If 4 teams are registered the program will run.

Player Eligibility: Players must sign and complete their team roster before participating in the program. All players must be at least 18 years of age. If you are still in high school and participating in a sports program, please check with your athletic director to make sure there are no potential eligibility issues Minors are not allowed to participate in Adult Sports Adult Sports participants cannot be on two teams within the same league

Team Rosters: There will be a drop-dead date as to which no more names can be added to a roster At this point the roster becomes frozen and no players can be added or removed It will be approximately 60% through the regular season and will be printed on the schedules Furthermore, all adult team rosters will have a limited number of players per specific sport. All legal players then on the roster will be eligible to participate in the post-season. All team rosters, waivers and drop forms will be kept in the on-site notebook

Legal Players: A player is not legal until they have signed and completed the roster and played in at least one game. A printed name on the roster is not legal until it has been signed, but it does count towards the roster limit

Adding Players to the Team Roster: If a team has not reached their roster limit before the roster deadline, they can add players by simply having them sign and complete the roster before participating If a team has reached their limit of players, they cannot add a player until a player has dropped using the drop form

Removing Players from the Team Roster: Once a player has signed the roster they are a legal player and must sign the drop form in order to not be counted towards a team’s roster limit The team manager can remove unsigned players from the roster to add players before the roster deadline

Game Challenges: A game may not be challenged after it

has been completed If at anytime during the course of a game a team wants to challenge the opposing teams roster they may do so They can challenge roster limits, legal players or player eligibility. What is in the on-site notebook is official. A team playing with an illegal roster will forfeit the game

Forfeit Penalty: Teams that forfeit without a 24-hour notice to the Program Coordinator will be penalized a fee of $25. The penalty must be submitted to the Recreation District Office or employee before the team is allowed to participate in the next scheduled game A game forfeited due to a challenge does not constitute a penalty

Awards: The first-place team will receive T-shirts for every player listed on their roster and a 1st place plaque The postseason playoffs or tournament will determine the winners in each league If there is not a playoff or tournament, the league winners will be based on the regular season

Tie Breakers: Most ties will be decided to determine seeds for post-season play Tiebreakers will follow the steps listed below when applicable and in order

Head to Head: record of the teams in question vs each other

Division Record: record vs teams within their division

Games vs better teams: record vs teams above the teams in question

Point System: three points will be given for every win and 1 point for every tie

Total Scoring Against: total number of points scored against for the entire season will be considered In case of forfeits, the average points scored from the games played will be figured in.

Total Scoring For: total number of points scored for the entire season will be considered In case of forfeits, the average points scored from the games played will be figured in.

Coin Toss: a coin flip will be used as a last resort

Adult Outdoor Co-Ed Soccer

Join the fun at Adult Soccer! Teams will have 6 players on the field at a time and Co-Ed rules apply Games are played on a smaller field This is a fast-paced, high scoring game that anyone can play

Registration: May 22nd - July 27th

Games: Sundays, beginning in August

Fee: $250 per team

Location: Rouse Park

Ages: 18 years or older

Men’s & Women’s Adult Volleyball

The 2023 Fall Volleyball League is scheduled to begin the first week in October Each team is guaranteed 9-matches that consist of best out of 5-games with rally scoring. Get your teams together now so you can bump, set, and spike your way to a good time. Leagues will be divided based on the teams’ ability level

Registration: July 17th – September 14th

Games Begin: October 5th & 8th

Ages: 18 years or older

Days: Thursday nights: Men’s Leagues

Sunday nights: Women’s League

Location: Harrison School

Fee: $250 00 per team

Adult Softball (Second Season)

Teams are guaranteed 10-games including a post-season double elimination tournament The leagues will be split into at least two divisions, an upper and lower If there are enough teams, we will have three divisions The tournament will determine each division’s champions.Tournament games may be played on weekends if too many rainouts occur. Games will start the week of July 31st.The designated nights of league play are below

Registration: May 8th – July 13th

Games: Begin week of July 31st

Co-Ed League: Monday nights

Men’s League: Wednesday nights

Ages: 18 years and older

Games: Rouse Park

Fee: $400 per team plus $200 umpire fee

Balls: 12-inch, 52 core 300 compression, optic-yellow softball

Bats: All bats must have a 2004 or 2013 ASA Certification Mark or USSSA 240 Stamp

A D U L T S P O R T S

A D U L T S P O R T S

Adult Tennis Lessons

REGISTRATION: Session I: April 10th

– May 25th

Session II: May 8th –

June 29th

AGES: 18+ years old

DATES: Session I: June 6th – June 22nd

Session II: July 10th –

August 1st

PLACE: Rudd Park

DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES: Each class provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere to introduce the fundamentals—developing ball sense, concentration, attention to detail and good sportsmanship. Classes include instruction, drills, fun games, fitness, agility, and team building exercises For players at every level, there’s a personalized approach to improving power, control, and game play strategy Every level player will work to learn and improve their forehand, backhand, volley, and serve

Mat Pilates Classes

We have Pilates Classes on Monday evenings at the Recreation District office Community Room Classes are taught by Jules Meeker a certified Pilates Instructor with 17 years experience. Sessions are 6 weeks long You must sign up for the six-week session. Watch our Facebook and website for class dates.

Pilates focuses on strengthening muscles,

Flow Yoga Classes

We have Flow Yoga Classes on Wednesday evenings at the Recreation District office Community Room. Classes are taught by Tenille Lenard, a certified Yoga instructor. Sessions are 6 weeks long. You must sign up for the six-week session. Watch our Facebook page and website for class dates

Flow Yoga is characterized by a sequence

Classes are structured so that each player will have the chance to improve their skills through stroke repetition, drills, and point play. Instruction focuses on developing good fundamentals for beginners as well as refining the strokes of experienced players Everyone is encouraged to register from no experience to advanced abilities

TIME

6:00 – 8:00pm

AGES

18+

DAYS: Tuesday & Thursday evening sessions

FEES: $45.00 (In-District), $60.00 (Out-of-District) PER SESSION

NOTES: Please bring your own water bottle.

Wear court appropriate tennis shoes (no sandals). Classes missed may be made up with prior arrangements!

EACH PLAYER MUST PROVIDE HIS/HER OWN 27-29” TENNIS RACQUET

lower back, pelvic floor, hips, glutes, and abdominals through a series of exercises. These exercises are sure to sculpt your muscles and give your body a lean look. Likewise, Pilates can improve your posture as stretching is a vital part of this exercise. This low-impact exercise burns fat and helps you shed calories and is great for any age or body.

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of postures that move from one to another, seamlessly, using breath. A variety of poses will be offered and no two classes are ever alike. Beginners and advanced students are welcome! Expect a fully balanced class of standing, forward bending, twists, balancing poses, backbends, seated poses and even an opportunity for inversions. Modifications will be provided in every class.

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Location: Canon City Area Recreation District Office, 575 Ash Street (Event starts at the Archery Range)

Dates: October 7th , 14th , 21st and 28th

Time: 7:00 pm

Cost: $20 00 per person or $40 for a Fast Pass

*If you are interested in volunteering to scare for Aftermath, please contact Jaimee Southern at 719-275-1578. *

Kids Klub will be hosting their sixth annual Halloween fundraiser by selling hot beverages all four nights of Aftermath

Aftermath Haunted House

For the past seven years Aftermath has been rated as one of the top haunted houses in the state of Colorado In 2021 being voted number one by CO Haunted Houses and now is the time for you find out why We use the natural landscape and house to the east of the Recreation District office to create the ultimate fright, both indoors and out. Come and witness the horror and darkness of Halloween like never before. Inside the house you will lose all sense of direction as you wind your way through the rooms Come see what scares we have prepared this year Aftermath Haunted House is waiting

The entrance is located in Recreation District office Community Room. Free parking is available by the Dog Park and at the Arkansas Riverwalk parking lots on both sides of Ash St. All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult and have parent permission Remember the event is also outdoors, so dress appropriately We will see you at Aftermath this October

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2023 Turkey Bowl

The Recreation District’s annual Turkey Bowl will be held on November 18th. The Turkey Bowl is a 4-on-4 Flag Football tournament with 7-different divisions. Rosters are limited to 6-players. The Turkey Bowl is open to teams in the age groups listed below Register early as only the first 60 teams to register will be accepted due to the limited number of fields

Men’s Divisions: 12 and under (Wings)

13 to 15 (Legs)

16 to 18 (Thighs)

19 to 30 (Toms)

31 and over (Gizzards)

Women’s Division: 18 and under (Chicks)

19 and over (Hens)

Fee: $80 per team, 3-game guarantee

Deadline: Tuesday, November 14th @ 5 pm

***No late registrations will be accepted***

Date & Time: November 18th @ 8:30 am (One Day Tournament)

Location: Pathfinder Park

Managers: Meeting will be at 8:00, morning of at Pathfinder Park

Awards: Turkeys given to all members of winning teams

Turkey Trot Fun Run

The Cañon City Area Recreation and Park District will host the Turkey Trot Fun Run at Pathfinder Park on Saturday, November 18th The 5K run will begin at 10 a m The course is on maintained trails and dirt roads with little to no elevation changes.This run is all about having fun as it is not a timed event. We encourage all participants to dress in their best Thanksgiving costume and we will have an award for the best costumeThis run is to encourage people to get outside, have a good time, and get some exercise Pets may participate in the event, but the owners are responsible for cleaning up after them, and they must be on a leash Pets can dress up too! Following the run, we encourage everyone to hang out at Pathfinder Park for awards and enjoy our food vendors.All early registrants will receive a t-shirt, and participants who register late will get a t-shirt while supplies last

Distance: 5K

Date: Saturday November 18, 2023

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Pathfinder Regional Park, 6639 Highway 115 Florence, CO 81226

Fee: $30 by November 14th / $40 from November 15th through race time (includes a t-shirt)

Awards: Best costume both runners and pets Multiple random drawings (Can only win once per person)

Registration: www ccrec org or at the office, 575 Ash Street

KIDS’ FISHING DERBY

Bring your kids, your grandkids and your fishing poles to this fun and educational fishing derby at the Pathfinder Park Fishing Pond All kids, ages 14 and under, will take part in a clinic on fishing safety, fishing techniques, conservation and fishing ethics Colorado Parks & Wildlife will present this educational clinic and will provide a limited number of poles Please bring your own gear if you have it.

Date: Saturday, May 13th

Times: 9 am to 11 am for kids age 14 and under

Location: Pathfinder Park Fishing Pond, Hwy 115

Fee: IT’S FREE!!!

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FISHING WITH PROS

On Saturday, June 17th come to Pathfinder Regional Park Pond, located at 6639 Highway 115 between Canon City and Florence, to learn to fish from Don Evans! Don Evans is Professional Bassmaster Angler from right here in Canon City Don was named Angler of the year in 2018 from Pikes Peak Bassmaster and in 2019 he was named Rookie of theYear from Pikes Peaks Bassmaster Personal fishing gear is required, and giveaways will be handed out to participants.

Date: Saturday, June 17th

Times: 8am to 11am for kids ages 15 and under

Location: Pathfinder Park Fishing Pond, Hwy 115

Fee: IT’S FREE!!!

R.C. ICABONE SWIMMING POOL

ICABONE SWIMMING POOL

Summer 2023 Pool Schedule

The pool is open May 27, 2023 through Labor Day Weekend

DAILY SWIM SCHEDULE

SEASON PASSES

Wednesdays

Thursdays

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Age Restrictions

Children must be at least 10 years old to stay at the pool without adult supervision. Children 9 years and younger must be accompanied and supervised at all times by someone 14 years or older otherwise they will be requested to leave

Private Party Pool Rentals

If you are looking for a place to hold a private party, consider renting the swimming pool for a fun time The pool is available for rental on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6 to 9 pm for a cost of $125.00 per hour, with a two-hour minimum Call (719) 275-1578 for reservations until May 26th Starting May 27th call (719) 269-3251

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR GLASS CONTAINERS ALLOWED.

4th Of July Free Swim Day

Join the Recreation District at our annual 4th of July Free Swim Day. It will be an afternoon of water games, contests, and free swimming for all ages from 12:00 to 5:00 p m

Adult Swim Fitness Training

This class will focus on building strength and endurance in the water through a coached workout It is ideal for the triathlete who is looking for some swim training or great for the swimmer who is looking for a good swim workout. For the new swimmer, we will work on building confidence and strength in the water All levels are welcome

Days: Mondays and Wednesdays

Time: 5:30-7 p m

Age: 18 and older

Cost: $5 per person or $40 for a ten class punch pass

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& Friday Three

sessions

***Private Swim Lessons are offered Tuesday and Thursday mornings beginning June 6th and registration is at the pool only***

The American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program features six levels of Learn-to-Swim. Students need to complete one level before moving on to the next Infant – Parent / 30-Minute Class

TODDLER /LEVEL I – Introduction to Water Skills / 30-minute class

Ages: 3-5 years old

LEVEL I – Learn to Swim

Ages: 5-8 years old

LEVEL II - Fundamental Aquatic Skills / 30-minute class

Ages: 5 years and up

LEVEL III - Stroke Development / 30-minute class

LEVEL IV - Stroke Development / 45-minute class

LEVEL V - Stroke Refinement / 45-minute class

LEVEL VI - Swimming and Skill Proficiency / 45-minute class

***For additional information on all levels, please visit our website at www.ccrec.org.***

Private and Semi-Private Lessons / 30-minute classes

Private (one on one with the instructor) and semi-private (two swimmers with one instructor) lessons will be offered this summer These classes are great options if you are looking for more time to focus on your individual skills or for siblings wanting to be in the same class Each 30-minute class will be customized based on ability Our instructors can modify and teach skills for multiple levels. Semi-private participants must be at similar skill levels

Registration for these classes is in person only at the pool so we are able to confirm the availability of staff

Space is limited and reservations for these lessons are first come, first serve All payments are due at the time of registration

Cost for Private: $40 per 30-minute class

Cost for Semi-Private: $40 total ($20 per person and both participants must register at the same time)

Adult Swim Lessons

We are offering private and semi-private swimming lessons for adults on Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 pm Whether you are just starting out or overcoming a fear of the water, we can help you work towards your goal It is never too late to learn this valuable life skill and you must register and schedule your time at the pool.

Cost for Private: $40 per 30-minute class

Cost for Semi-Private: $40 total ($20 per person and both participants must register at the same time)

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Kayak Roll Sessions

Attention all paddlers, or people who want to learn to paddle, the Recreation District is ready to have some fun with kayaks this summer at the pool. Every Tuesday evening Royal Gorge RIO will run Kayak Roll Sessions at the pool - for both beginners and experienced paddlers.The first hour will be dedicated to working on your kayak skills, such as bracing and rolling, while the second hour will be a controlled game of kayak water polo If you are a beginner then this program is for you, as experienced participants will be able to show you the basics of kayaking in a controlled environment. We will have a limited amount of equipment available for people to use.If you have your own gear, then please bring it with you.

The proceeds support both RG RIO and pool operations

Come on out for two hours of kayak fun at the Icabone Pool

Dates: Tuesday evenings, May 30th until the pool closes for the season.

Times: 7 pm to 9 pm

Cost: $10 per person, per session

Ages: Open to everyone 8 or older

Equipment: Bring your own gear, but we do have a limited amount of equipment available

Location: R C Icabone Swimming Pool, 1131 College Ave in Cañon City

Cañon City Piranha Swim Team

Calling all swimmers!! Our season is about to begin!

The Cañon City Swim Team is inviting individuals who LOVE to swim. If you are between the ages of 6-18, live in Fremont County or the surrounding areas, and LOVE being in the water, come join the team!

Team practice begins mid/late May, after the Icabone Pool opens, and continues through the first week of August Swim meets are held on weekends throughout the summer season Cañon City’s meet will be July 7-9 Other meet locations include: Salida, Pueblo West, Las Animas, Rocky Ford, Alamosa, Pueblo, La Junta, and Lamar. Attending meets is not a requirement by the team, but they are a lot of fun to participate in

Improve your swimming skills and make life long friends! Join the Piranhas.

Start-of-Season Open House:

Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 6pm – 7pm Cañon City Recreation District community room, 575 Ash St

New and seasoned swimmers and parents are invited to this event. Important information will be provided. Registration and suit sizing kits will be available

Fee: $250 (includes expert instruction, meet registrations, pool use fee, team T-shirt) Not included in fee: swim suits, caps, goggles, towels, League & State meet fees, required USA swimming registration/insurance ($5 or $37) Sibling discounts are available for swim families.

Requirements: Ages 6-18, capable of swimming 25 yards, LOVE swimming

To register online or receive more information contact: Lauren at piranhascc@gmail com or visit our website: https://www gomotionapp com/team/recccpiranhas/page/ home