Summer/Fall 2024 Canon City Area Activity Guide

SUMMER/FALL 2024

Baseball, Soccer, Football &more

ADVENTURE EDUCATION!

To register in ACTIVENET,visit www.ccrec.org.

Scholarshipsare available forall youth sports programs (Not including camps)

Sponsorships areavailable forall youth sports leagues.

NickSartori –President

Joel Dudley– Vice President

Andrew Palmasano –Treasurer

Melissa Smeins –Secretary

CooperTrahern– Asst. Treasurer/Secretary

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

Dawn Green...............................FinanceDirector

Carly Poe ......................Administrative Assistant

Tawny McCall........................Programs Director

Cody Bennett ........................ Sports Coordinator

Jaimee Southern Kids Klub Director

Jade Leibel Receptionist/ Rec. Tech.

Devin Everhart Parks Director

Jim Fuhr Parks Crew

Matt Parker Parks Crew

Randy Pringle Parks Crew

John Zeleznikar Parks Crew

John Province Parks Crew

Rick Bradshaw Parks Crew

John Hecker Parks Crew

To

D IRE C T O R ’ S LE T T ER

Dear Citizensofthe CañonCity Area Recreation& Park District,

Since 1965 the Recreation District has proudly servedthe recreation needs of this incredible community.Itbegan whenthe R.C. Icabone Swimming Pool opened in the summer of 1966. Later that year the first BoardofDirectorsbegan looking at options to expand the District with apark, programs forfootball, baseball, andbasketball, and to try to get arecreation center with asheet of ice. Some of this happened, some did not. The fact is thecommunity had needs for parks andprograms andthe Districtdid what it could to meet those needs. It was all about moving the community forward.

Over thenext57years the District kept moving forward. Additionssuch as Rouse Park, the Arkansas Riverwalk, John Griffin Regional Park, HarrisonPark, Pathfinder Park, and the Schepp Open Space occurred. We went from just apool to morethan 300 acres of propertyfor the public to enjoy using forrecreation. We expandedfromthree programsinthe first few yearstonearly 50 in 2023.All of this happened without an increase in taxes. Rather,itwas made possiblethanks to aggressively pursuing grants, and the District receiving generous donations and sponsorships. The District kept moving forwardand tried to keep up with theevolving recreational demands of the community,while the mill levy to fund the District remained thesame.

The District has been fiscally conservative through theyears to keep operations running, butthat has been tested not justbythe expanding needsofthe community,but also by theIcabone Pool. For decades this facility has been in need of replacement and commercial pools areextremelyexpensive to buildand operate Theoriginallife expectancywas 25-to-30 years. It served the community for 57 years. In May of 2023 it was closed due to mechanical and safety issues. Accordingtomultiple poolengineers the District had done an excellent job to keepitoperational, butithad simply reached theend of its useful life. Thereisnoexisting funding mechanism to replace this facility.

Financially the Districtisunderfunded. When compared to other recreation districts in the state we arewoefully underfunded. Based on population the Cañon City Area Recreation and Park District is funded annually at $33.63 per person. Now comparethat with Montrose at $70.13per person, Bennett at $75.90per person, South Park (Fairplay) at $81.96 per person, andStrasburgat$85.31 per person. Thoseare justafew examples of thetwenty-two higher funded recreation districts statewide. Percapitaweare thesecondlowest funded recreationdistrict in the state, ahead of only Penrose. We have never had amill levy increase. The same cannotbesaid for the other districts on this list. We arenot able toexpand any further due to our financial constraints.

Thequestion now is whatdowedoaboutaswimming pool? The District has partneredwith the CityofCañon Cityona feasibility study to replace theIcaboneSwimming Pool. This study will provide us with informationonwhatthe community wants in apool, how much it would cost to construct and operate, and what the tax implications would be. It provides transparency.The District is listeningto what the community wants and needsin thefacility.Itisyour pool. Commercial swimming pools are more expensivethan ever to build. When comparing our facility to other current projects around the state, agood estimatetoreplace thepool is between $12-$15 million for an outdoorseasonal pool. If the community desires ayear-round facility, theprice will only increase. This is why afeasibility study is needed,sothe public hasall thefacts beforemaking an informed decision.

Fundingfor commercialswimming pools is not easy to comeby. As explained earlier,thereisno existing funding stream to replace thepool and grantsare difficult to find.Inaperfect scenario we might be able to obtain some grant funding to cover less than 10% of the project cost, butthat will be achallenge.Any grant funding will requiresignificant matching funds, which we do not have. The truth is public commercialpools arehistorically funded through tax dollars. It is up to the citizens to decide whether we want toinvest our taxdollars in aswimming pool, and the earliest we can go to the ballot is November of 2024. We areworking with theCity of Cañon City on apotential partnership for theconstructionof a pool andindiscussions with Cañon City Schools on ways we might be ableto partner as well. It will be acommunity efforttomake this project areality.

TheRecreation District has proudly served thecommunity for 59 years andwewill continuetodo so for yearstocome. The question now is, “Do you want part of that service to include apool?” It willbefor you todecide.

Kyle Horne Executive Director

The Cañon City Area Recreation andPark District is aspecial district established in 1965. The District’smain source of funding comes in the form of property tax, which is collected from an area thatisapproximately 115 squaremiles in size.

The District is governed by afivemember Board, whom areelected at large from citizens living or owningpropertywithin the District boundaries. Elections areconducted in May of every odd year. The Boardconducts monthly meetings at the District’smain office, 575Ash St., on thesecond Tuesday of every monthbeginning at 7:00 pm.

The District currently owns and operates Rouse Park, John GriffinRegional Park,Old Harrison Park, Arkansas Riverwalk,Ropes Challenge Course, R.C. Icabone SwimmingPool, Arkansas Riverwalk Dog Park, Ash Street Community Garden, Schepp Open Spaceand Eagle WingTrailhead,and the Community Room, whichislocated withinthe main office. TheDistrict co-owns andoperates Pathfinder Regional Park withFremont County.

Every year the BoardofDirectors and the District Staffstrive to improve theprograms and facilities offered to the community.All the programs and activities listed in this ActivityGuide are designed to meet the recreationalneeds 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 CityRE-1 School District, Florence-Penrose RE-2 School District, Fremont Sanitation District and manylocal businesses and non-profits to provide services to thecitizensofthe community

The District currently employs 12-full time employees andabout130 seasonal andpart- time employees.

The Districtisalways seeking and recruiting instructors, who have askill or interest to share, volunteer coaches and officials. Yoursuggestions on improving our programs arealways welcome.

Please call us at 719-275-1578,visit our officeat 575 Ash, or our website at www.ccrec.org Happy recreating!

Arkansas Riverwalk Dog Park

TheCañon City Area Recreation andParkDistrict’s Arkansas Riverwalk Dog Park opened in June of 2011.This parkwas made possiblebythe Recreation District, theDog Park Committee, and with several financial contributions from local businesses and individuals.Since that time,ithas undergone several changes and improvements,including an agility course,pavilion, and awalking track.

HarrisonPark

The Old Harrison Park wasacquired by theRecreation District in July of 2008 from the Cañon CityRE-1 School District.Thanks to agrant from Great Outdoors Colorado the parkwas renovatedand opened in late 2012.Now thisneighborhoodparkfeatures a pavilion, upgraded playground, basketball court, climbing boulders, restroom facility, and alarge field. The facilityhas become apopular location forfamily gatherings,birthdayparties,and sports practices.If youwould liketoreserve the pavilion at Harrison Park, thereisacharge of $25 fortwo hours.

Pathfinder RegionalPark

Pathfinder Park openedinthe fall of 2007 and over the past 16 yearsalot of improvements have been made, thanks in part to multiple grants from Great Outdoors Colorado and theGates Foundation, and strong communitysupport.The parkincludes aplayground, fishing pond, trails and multiple sports fields.The MinersPavilion is booked severalweekends each month forparties,reunions and even weddings.Trail additions and bridges have been made thankstothe CañonCityHigh School Civics classes and local Boy Scout Troops.Wecontinue to expand trails throughout the natural areas between the developed parkand theArkansas River. If youwould like to reserve the pavilionat Pathfinder Regional Park,thereisa charge of $25 fortwo hours.

Rouse Park

Rouse Park wasthe firstparkowned and operated by the Recreation District with fields,pavilions,and a playground area. The baseball and softball fields are used for9to10months outofthe year by recreation programs,Cañon CityHigh School, and area traveling teams.This facilityhosts severalbaseball and softball tournamentsthroughoutthe year whichincludemany teams from outside the community. The west end of the facilityisused forfootball and soccer practices and games and the pavilionshost parties, weddings, and other functions throughout the year.Inthe fall of 2016 renovations to the southwestcorner of the parkadded six newpickleball courts and an improved

basketball court.The pickleball courts arebusyseven days aweek and hosttournaments. RouseParkisone of the mostused parksinthe RecreationDistrict and thecommunityasawhole.Pavilions areavailable for afee of $25 fortwo hours.

ArcheryRange

The ArcheryRange,located at 575 Ash Street just east of the office building,isopentothe public at all times during daylighthours.There aretargets at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 60 yards. Newtargets have been placed this year.The ArcheryRange also features a shooting platformand 3D targets.The rules forthe facilityare postedatthe range.Please come down and utilizethe facility andall it has to offeryearround!

Eagle Wing Trailhead/ SouthCañonTrails

At the intersection of ColburnLane and NewYorkAve. is theEagleWingTrailhead and Schepp Open Space. This is our most recent trail additionand provides recreation access to severalpopular and existing parks and trails in the southwest area of CañonCity including Ecology Park andTemple Canyon.Itisan access point to the 10 miles of the South CañonTrail systemlocated on BLM land,FremontCountyland, and Recreation District land. Located at the Trailhead is the HeckerFamilyMemorial Picnic Shelter funded through local contributions.In2020aflowtrail called “Smooth Criminal” wasadded through work with Fremont AdventureRecreation (FAR), TerraFirma Trails,the CityofCañon City, and Fremont County. Improvements continued in 2021 with “The Yard”, a bikeparkatthe trail head. It has twodifferent lines to enjoywhile improving your skills

AshStreet Community Garden

TheAsh Street CommunityGardenislocated in the southeast corner of the Arkansas Riverwalk Dog Park Each year,thereare 27 plots to reserve forthose who love to garden.

Gary“Bubba” DiOrio Youth Football

The CañonCity RecreationDistrict’sGary“Bubba” DiOrio Youth Football program is an introductorylevel program for boys andgirls looking to learn about thefundamentalsoffootball. Practices willfocusonindividual instruction, team play, sport specific drills and having fun. Alltacklecoaches are USA FootballHeads Up Certified

Registration: June3rd –August 1st

**SignupbyFriday,July 26th to save $10**

Ages: 4-12 year old boys and girls

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

FlagFootball (6 &7year olds)

Padded Flag(8& 9year olds)

CreditUnion of Colorado Tacklefor 10-12 year olds (must be in 5th or 6thgrade)

Practices: Once or Twice aweek in August

Games: Saturdaysbeginning September 14th at Rouse Park

Fees: Tykes: $35 (In-District) $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 padded and tackle footballleagues.

**AllCredit Union of Colorado Tackle teams willplay in the TOYBOWL,November 2, 2024**

Credit Union of Colorado Players Clinic

Playerswho wish to play in the Credit UnionofColorado Tackle Football League must attend the player evaluation clinic. The purpose of the clinic is to provide evaluations for thedraftin order to make theteamsasfair as possible. Players must be registered and attend the clinic to be eligible for the draft. All registered players willbe placed on ateam. Out of District players need not attend. Penrose /Florenceplayers mayattend but will notbeapart of the draft process. If there are enough Penrose/Florence players fortwo teams, then they will draft as well between only their group of players.

Date: August 3rd

Times: TBA

(Clinicwillbeheld rain or shine)

2024 YouthTrack and Field

TheCañon City Area Recreation and Park District offers a track and field program for area youth in the summer.Both boys and girls ages 5to14may join the District’strack team. Conditioning, proper fundamentalsofrunning, fieldevent techniques, and teaminvolvement willall be emphasized. Children will have an opportunity to participate in CARA track meets at no additional cost.

Registration: Now

Deadline: May 27th

Ages: 5to14years old

Practices: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, starting May 28th through July 20th

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 ashirt

The fee includes entryinto CARA track meets.

Meets: Meets Schedule TBA

SummerYouthVolleyball League

This program is for boys and girls wanting to participate in an introductoryYouth 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 11th –April 25th

(Sign-up by April 19th 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 Tuesdaysstarting in May

Games: Thursdays starting May 30th

Location: TBA

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

YouthWrestling

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

Registration: Starts September 30th and is ongoing

Ages: 5through 13 years old

Practices: October 22nd through December 12th

EveryTuesday and Thursday at 6:00 pm

**Timeswill depend on the Canon CitySchool District Schedule. **

**Practices over Thanksgiving Break TBA**

Location: Canon City High School

Head Coach: Kevin Brown

Fee: $50.00 (In-District), $65.00 (Out-of-District)

Tiger Softball Camp

Join TigersSoftballCoach and stafffor theirannual youthsoftballcampthisJuly. Cañon City High School softball playersand staffwill be on hand to instruct. Anyone wanting to learnmoreabout girlsfastpitch softballshouldattend! Theywillreviewall aspects and basics of the game.Camperswill receivea t-shirt at the end of camp!

REGISTRATION: May 6th– July 5th

DATES: July 15th& 16th

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)

FOUR MILEGOLF COURSE JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM

We have teamed up with the Four Mile Golf Course and Coach Jeff Perkins to offerthe Junior Golf programagain this summer.The sessionswill be dividedintothree age groupsatthree separate times Each age group will be capped at 10 participants per group.Every group will be taught the fundamentals of golf including: basic grip andsetup,shortgame, irons,driving and round preparation.Oncourse etiquette will also be stressed. It is also important to followupthe lessons with time on thegolfcourse itself forthose who wishtoplay.

Session1: June 17th –21st

Session 2: June 24th –28th

Registration for Session 1: May 6th –June 6th

Registration for Session 2: May 13th –June 13th

Times for both sessions: 7-10 year olds 8:00 to 9:00 am 11-13 year olds 9:00 to 10:00 am 14-19 year olds 10:00 to 11:00 am

Price: $65.00 (In-District) $80.00 (Out-of- District)

Location: 4Mile Ranch GolfCourse

TigerBasketball Camp

Come join CCHS Boys’Basketball coach, John Register,and workonyourfundamentalsof basketball. Coach Register,staff andcurrent players will be on hand to workwithkidsindividually as well as some team aspects.Thisisafour-daycamp full of fun, competition, and aton of learning.Camperswill receivea T-shirtwith their registration fee!

REGISTRATION: May 20th –June 21st

AGE: Boys &Girls 8to13years (Can be 14 if going into the 8th Grade)

DATES: June 24th- June 27th

TIMES: 8am– 2pm

PLACE: Canon City High School

INSTRUCTOR: John Register

FEE: $45.00 In-District, $60.00 Out-of-District

Gymnastics Camp

The Cañon City Area Recreation andParkDistrict, in partnership with the CañonAcademyofGymnastics, is pleasedtooffer agymnasticscampagain this summer. Kids will learnsomeofthe basics in gymnastics from Coach CourtenayArgier.Therewill onlybeone session this summer.The classes are 90-minutesinlength

REGISTRATION: May 6th –June 7th

DATES: June10th –12th (MondaythruWednesday)

AGES: 6to14years of age

TIME: 11:30 pm –1:00 pm

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

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

Sporties For Shorties

Sportiesfor Shorties is designed forkids 3-5 years old.Theywill learnthe basic skills andfundamentals of both team and individual sportswith afocus on FUN!!Each class will begin with stretching andwarm up exercises and end with afun interactiveactivity and anutritional snack.Parents areencouraged to showupand interact with their kids.Register earlyto guarantee aspotinthis program.

Registration: May 13th –June 27th (Oruntil class is full)

Time: 9:00 –10:00 am or 10:00 –11:00 am

Days: July 15th through July 26th

Mondays, Wednesdays, &Fridays

Location: Rouse Park

Ages: 3-5-year-old

Fees: $35.00 (in district)

$50.00 (out of district)

**Fee includes at-shirt**

Tiger Soccer Camp

Areyou looking to scoremoregoals next year? If so,you should attend the summer soccer camp that Cañon CityHigh School Coach Trever Ford andstaff will be offering this summer.This camp will have a strong emphasis on individual skills,while the fun andexcitementwill inspireall ages andabilities

Instruction will coverall soccer fundamentals and situationsthatarise during agame. Camperswill receiveat-shirtatthe endofthe program!

REGISTRATION: June 3rd–July25th

AGE: Boys &Girls 7to14years

DATES: July 29th -August1st

TIMES: 9- 11:00 a.m. (10 through 14 year olds)

11 a.m. -12:00 p.m. (7 through 9year olds)

PLACE: Rouse Park West End

INSTRUCTOR: Trever Ford

FEE: 7-9 year olds:

$40.00 In-District,

$50.00 Out-of-District

10-14 year olds:

$45.00 In-District,

$60.00 Out-of-District

Fall Youth Soccer

Gameswill be playedatPathfinder Regional Park. The purpose of this programistoemphasizeskill development,fairplay, sportsmanship,and above all having fun. All participants areguaranteedequal playingtime.Teamswill practice once or twice aweek dependingon league and playgames on Saturdays. Kneekickersprogramwill nothavepractices

REGISTRATION: June 3rd -August 1st *SAVE$10.00 BY JULY26TH*

Divisions:

Kneekickers: 3-4years old

Strikers: 5–6years old

United: 7–9years old

WorldCup:10–14years old

*14-years oldare eligible to play if they aregoing into 8th grade

Games: Saturdays @Pathfinder Regional Park startingSeptember7th

Practices: Once or Twice aweek (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)

WorldCup: $55.00 (In-District) $70.00 (Out-Of-District)

Tiger Volleyball Camp

Join the Canon CityTigersVolleyball Coach Tara John and stafffor Volleyball Camp on August 2nd&3rd Camp willfocus on volleyball skills and drills.Campers will get to work with both theCCHS volleyballteam andcoaches.OnAugust3rd camperswillbeput into teamstoscrimmage.Parents arewelcometoattend to cheer on their camper during thescrimmage Each camper will receivea T-shirtatthe end of camp.

REGISTRATION: June 10th -July26th

Dates: August 2nd& 3rd

Times: August 2nd9:00 am –2:00pm (30minutelunch break, please bring sacklunch)

August 3rdfrom9:00 am to 12:00

Grades/ Times: 8-14 year olds boys andgirls

Location: Canon City High School

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

To register go to WWW.CCREC.ORG

575 Ash Street

YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS

REGISTRATION: April 22nd –May 30th

AGES: 4-18-years old

DATES: June 10th –July 18th(One Session Only)

PLACE: RuddPark Courts, 12th and College

DESCRIPTIONOFCLASSES: Each class provides afun andrelaxed atmospheretointroducethefundamentals—developingballsense, concentration, attention to detail and good sportsmanship. Classes include instruction, drills, fun games, fitness, agility and team building exercises. For players at everylevel, there’sapersonalized approach to improvingpower,control, and gameplaystrategy Everylevel will work to learnand improvethe forehand,backhand, volley,and serve.

Instructors will divide the participants into appropriate agesand skill levels thefirst week of lesson.

Age 4-6—Verybeginning tennis; for4-6 years old. Participants will learnbasicstrokefundamentalsanddevelophand-eyecoordination in afun games-basedapproach to tennis.

Age 7-8—Participants will receive instruction on the fundamentals of the game, developing skills, ball control, stroke techniques, practicehabits, and court etiquette. Scoring and the rules of tennis willbeintroduced.

Age 9-11—Participants willcontinuetorefine strokes and build confidence,agility,and consistency on the court.Scoring and the rules of tennis will be mastered.

Age 12+—Participants will begintoadvance theirskills to thelevel ofmatch-playsituations.Instructionwillemphasizetheimportance of footwork and strategy during play

NOTES: Please bring your own water bottle and sunscreen.

Studentsneedtowearcourtappropriatetennis shoes (no sandals)

Students will be requiredtodosomerunning! Classes missed may be made up with prior arrangements!

EACHPLAYERMUSTPROVIDEHIS/HEROWN TENNIS RACQUET

CHOOSING ATENNISRACQUET: The following are standard guidelines for ageand racquet length selection: If an 8-yearoldisthe size of an average 10-year-old, choose the1012 racquet. Move up onesize (possibly two) to adjust for exceptionallyhigh physical strength or ability but adjusting down for lack of strength is almost never necessary. Ajunior player should use as long aracquet as he/she cancomfortably handle. This will encourage development of smooth strokes that utilize good weight transfer andlarger muscles. Toosmall aracquet encourages excessive wrist and elbow action, which, in the long run, will harm both stroke development and the arm. Ajunior is generally readyfor 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)

DAYS: Monday &Wednesday /Tuesday &Thursday sessions

SESSIONS: Thefee is for Monday &Wednesday classes ORTuesday&Thursdayclasses.Ifyouwantto participate allfour days, you must pay double.

FEES: $55.00 (In-District)PER SESSION; $70.00 (Out-of-District) PERSESSION

2024 CLEAN UP/ GREEN UP

The Canon City Area Recreation and Park District and The City of Canon City will be partnering again this year for the 2024 Clean Up /Green Up.TheArkansas River and Riverwalk along with other trails throughout Canon City will be the focus of this year’sClean Up.

There will be breakfast offered to all our volunteers. Everyone is encouraged to attend, especially the Riverwalk users. Plan to join us for breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and thecleaningbegins at 9:00 a.m. Garbage bags will be provided.Please bring your own work clothes and gloves.

When: Saturday,April 27th

Time: 8:00 a.m.-Breakfast sponsored by Nick Sartori with Sartori Sells ComingHome Realty

9:00 a.m.-Start of clean up

Where: Meet at Recreation District CommunityRoom

575 AshStreet

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18months

Cañon City SwimTeam–ThePiranhas S W IMMIN

GCañon CitySwim Team –The Piranhas

Calling allswimmers!! Our season is about to begin!

TheCañonCitySwim Team is inviting individuals who LOVE to swim. If youare between the ages of 6-18, liveinFremont Countyorthe surrounding areas,and LOVE being in the water, come join theteam!

Team practice begins the last week of Mayatthe Florence Pool, and continues through the firstweek of August. Swim meets areheld on weekends throughout the summer season. Meet locations include: Salida, Pueblo West,Las Animas,Rocky Ford,Alamosa, Pueblo,LaJunta, andLamar. Attending meets is not arequirement by the team, buttheyare alot of fun to participate in.

Improveyour swimming skills and makelifelong friends! Join the Piranhas.

Start-of-SeasonOpen House: Wednesday, May8,2024, 6pm –7pm. Cañon CityRecreation District community room, 575Ash St.

Newand seasoned swimmersand parents areinvited to this event. Important information will be provided. Registration and suit sizing kits will be available

Fee: $250 (includes expertinstruction, pool use fee, team T-shirt) Notincluded in fee: swim suits,caps,goggles,towels,meetfees, required USAswimming registration/insurance ($5 or $47).

Sibling discounts areavailable forswim families.

Requirements:

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

To registeronline or receivemoreinformation contact: Lauren at piranhascc@gmail.com or visit our website: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/recccpiranhas/page/home

Kids Klub

All Kids Klub sites are statelicensed and certifiedas childcare providers

The RecreationDistrictoffers an outstanding childcare program from the convenienceofyourchild’sschool known as Kids Klub. This program has beenoperating for over30years andprovides asafe and secureenvironment foryourchildren. From beforeand after school when you must work or just looking for afun placetotake your child when there is no school, this program hasitall.

Registration: Registration packets can be downloaded from our website at www.ccrec.orgor picked upat theCanon City AreaRecreation and ParkDistrict office.Registration packets and acopyofyour child’s immunizationrecords must be turned into the Kids Klub Director before attending.

Ages: 5through 12 years old.

Times: Before School- 6:45 a.m. tillthe school bell rings

After School- when the school bell rings to 6p.m.

No School Days- 6:45 a.m.- 6p.m.

(At Washington School Only)

Rates Before School After School Half Day Full Day

Pre-Registration $7.00 $11.00 $19.75 $30.00

Drop-In $9.00 $13.00 $21.75 $37.00

Locations for Before School: Washington Elementary

606 North 9th Street

McKinleyElementary

1240McKinley Ave

Locations for After School: Washington Elementary

606 North 9th Street

McKinleyElementary 1240McKinley Ave

Lincoln School of Science andTechnology

420 Myrtle Street

Location forNoschool days: Washington Elementary

606 North 9th Street

Canon Exploratorystudents aretransported in the afternoon only to Washington Elementary. (Subjecttochange as needed)

Harrison Elementarystudents transportedinthe afternoononly to McKinley Elementary.

Kids Klub Summer Program

With Kids Klub’sColorado State Licensed staff ourgoal is to introduce your child(ren)into an educational and fun environmentwhere they can experience newthings with new friends. Comejoin Kids Klub for fun in the sun.

Registration: Registration packets can be downloaded from our website at www.ccrec.org or picked up at theCanon City Area Recreation and ParkDistrict office. Registration packets andacopyofyour child’s immunization records must be turned into the KidsKlub Director before attending.

Ages: 5-12

Rates Half Day Full Day

Pre-Registration $19.75 $30.00

Drop-In $21.75 $37.00

*On field trip Thursdays -Full Day Only.*

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

May 24th- Set up for SummerSite (PM Closed)

May 27th- Memorial Day (Closed)

May 28th- Start of Summer Program

July 4th- Independence Day (Closed)

August 5th-August 13th- Preparation for School Year (Closed)

Location: Washington Elementary. (In the Gym and Cafeteria)

Schedule:

606 N9th Street, Canon City,CO81212

Monday (Each week): Water Day

Tuesday (Each week): Arts &Crafts

Wednesday (Each Week): Water Day

Thursday (Biweekly):Field Trips &Group Activities

Friday (Each Week): Guest Speakers

Field Trips and Guest Speakers: Schedule to be determined. Meals and Snacks provided.

A D U L T S P O R T S

ADULTSPORTS PROCEDURES

Registration: Fullpaymentmustbereceivedbeforethe program deadline in order to reserve aspot in aleague. Teams will only be taken after the deadline if it aids the programcoordinator in scheduling. Example: an odd numberofteamsto an evennumber.

LeagueRefunds: If aprogram 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 4teams are registered the program will run.

PlayerEligibility: Players must sign andcomplete their team roster before participatinginthe program. All players must be at least 18 years of age. If you are still in high school and participating in asportsprogram, please check with your athleticdirector to make sure there are no potential eligibilityissues. Minorsare not allowed to participate in Adult Sports.Adult Sports participants cannot be on two teams within the same league

Team Rosters: There will be adrop-dead date as to which no morenames can be added to aroster.Atthis point the roster becomes frozen and no players can be addedor removed. It will be approximately 60% throughthe regular season and will be printed on the schedules. Furthermore, alladult team rosters will have alimited 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, waiversand drop forms will be kept in the on-site notebook.

Legal Players: Aplayer is notlegal until theyhave signed and completed the roster and playedinatleast one game. Aprinted name on the roster is not legal until it hasbeen signed, butitdoescount towards the roster limit.

Adding Players to theTeam Roster: If ateam has not reachedtheir roster limit beforethe roster deadline, they can add players by simply having themsign and complete the rosterbefore participating. If ateam has reached their limitofplayers, theycannot add aplayer until aplayer has dropped usingthe drop form.

Removing Players from the Team Roster: Onceaplayerhas signed the rosterthey are alegal player and must sign the drop form in order to not be counted towards ateam’sroster limit. The team manager can remove unsigned players from the rostertoadd players before theroster deadline.

Game Challenges: Agame may not be challenged after it

(AS OF MARCH 2021)

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

Forfeit Penalty: Teams that forfeit without a24-hour notice to the Program Coordinator will be penalized afee of $25. The penalty must be submittedtothe Recreation District Office or employee before the team is allowed to participate in thenext scheduled game. Agameforfeited due to a challenge does not constitute apenalty

Awards: The first-place team will receive T-shirts for every player listed on their roster and a1st place plaque. The postseason playoffs or tournament will determine the winners in each league. If there is not aplayoff or tournament, the league winners will be based on the regular season

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

HeadtoHead: 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 everywin and 1point for everytie

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

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

Coin Toss: acoin flip will be used as alast resort

Adult Outdoor Co-Ed Soccer

Jointhe fun at Adult Soccer!Teamswill have6 players on the field at atime and Co-Ed rules apply.Games are played on asmaller field.Thisis a fast-paced,high scoringgame that anyone can play

Registration: May20th -July 26th

Games: Sundays, beginning in August

Fee: $250 per team

Location: Rouse Park

Ages: 18 years or older

Adult Softball (Second Season)

Teams are guaranteed10-games includingapost-season double elimination tournament. The leagues will be split into at leasttwo divisions, an upper and lower.Ifthere areenough teams, we willhavethreedivisions.The tournament willdetermine each division’schampions. Tournament gamesmay be played on weekends if too many rainouts occur.The designated nights of league play arebelow.

Registration: May6th –TBD Games: TBD based upon completion of Season I

Co-Ed League: Monday nights

Men’sLeague: Wednesday nights

Ages: 18 yearsand older

Games: Rouse Park

Fee: $400 per teamplus $200 umpire fee

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

Bats: Allbats must havea2004 or 2013

ASA Certification Mark or USSSA 240 Stamp

Learnhow to design floral arrangements andhow to designyourown garden!

May 3rd only $15!

July 2nd only$15!

Ages 8and up; 9am-3pm 4-HSummerCamp

June 11-13

8:30 a.m.to3:30 p.m.

$50- Register in Extension Office MiniCampsare$15each. Pleaseregisteratthe ExtensionOffice. 6655StateHwy115 Florence,CO Discover4-HMiniCamps! Gardening/FloralDesign

Ages 8and up; 9am-Noon Entomology Learn to preserve the insects

Ages 8and up; 8am -Noon Allcampsareopen

June 3rd-5th only$15!

airquality is essentialfor your family’s well-being, and dirtyducts canbeahidden culprit behind poor airquality. OurAir Duct Cleaningservicescan helpprovide youwithcleanerair inside your home. We helpeliminateharmful contaminantsfromyour airwhich can causeallergic reactions,breathing difficulties,infections &disease.

AftermathHaunted House

Forthe past eight yearsAftermath has been ratedasone of the tophaunted housesinthe stateofColorado.In 2021 being votednumber one by CO Haunted Houses and nowisthe time foryou find out why. We use the natural landscape andhousetothe eastofthe RecreationDistrictoffice to createthe ultimate fright,bothindoors and out.Comeand witnessthe horrorand darknessofHalloween likenever before. Inside thehouseyou will lose allsenseofdirection as youwindyour waythrough therooms. Come seewhatscareswehaveprepared this year.Aftermath Haunted Houseiswaiting

The entrance is located in Recreation District office Community Room. Free parkingisavailable by theDog Park andatthe Arkansas Riverwalkparking lots

Location: Cañon CityAreaRecreation District Office,575 AshStreet (Event starts at the ArcheryRange)

Dates: October 5th,12th,19th and 26th

Time: 7:00 pm

Cost: $20.00 per person 0r $40 fora Fast Pass

*Ifyou areinterestedinvolunteeringtoscarefor Aftermath, please contact Jaimee Southern at 719-275-1578. *

KidsKlubwillbehostingtheir seventhannual Halloween fundraiserby sellinghot beverages allfour nights of Aftermath.

S P E C I A LE V EN T S

2024 Turkey Bowl

The RecreationDistrict’sannual Turkey Bowl will be heldonNovember 23rd. TheTurkeyBowl is a 4-on-4 Flag Football tournament with 7-different divisions. Rosters arelimitedto6-players. The Turkey Bowlisopen to teams in theage groups listed below Registerearly as only thefirst 60 teams to register will be accepteddue to the limited number of fields

Men’sDivisions:

12 andunder (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 19th @5 pm

***No lateregistrations will be accepted***

Date& Time: November 23rd @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 allmembers of winning teams

Turkey Trot Fun Run

The Cañon City Area Recreation and Park District will host the Turkey TrotFun Run at Pathfinder Park on Saturday, November 23rd. The 5K run will begin at 10 a.m.The courseisonmaintained trails and dirt roads with little to no elevation changes. Thisrun is all about having fun as it is nota timed event. We encourage all participants to dressin their best Thanksgiving costume and we will have an award for thebest costume. Thisrun is to encourage people to get outside, haveagoodtime,and get some exercise. Pets may participate in the event, but theowners areresponsible for cleaning up after them, and they must be on aleash. Pets can dress up too! Followingthe run, we encourage everyone to hang out at PathfinderPark for awardsand enjoy ourfoodvendors. Allearly registrants will receive at-shirt, and participants who register after Nov.15th will get at-shirt while supplies last.

Distance: 5K

Date: Saturday November 23, 2024

Time: 10 a.m.

Location: Pathfinder Regional Park, 6639 Highway 115Florence,CO81226

Fee: $25byNov.15(guarantees shirt)/$35 from Nov. 16 (T-shirtnoguaranteed)

Awards: Best costume both runners andpets

Multiple random drawings (Can only win once per person)

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

***FISHING DERBY WITH THE PROS***

We areexcited to announcethe combination of two of our annual events! On Saturday,June 22nd come to Pathfinder Regional Park Pond to learntofish from Don Evans and his other professional friends! Don Evans is Professional Bassmaster Angler from right hereinCanon City.Don wasnamed Angler of the year in 2018 by Pikes Peak Bassmaster and in 2019 he wasnamed Rookie of the Year from Pikes Peak Bassmasters.Also,Colorado Parks& Wildlifewill be present to answerany questions and provide alimited number of poles.Please bring your owngear if youhaveit.

Date: Saturday, June 22nd

Times: 8am to 11am forkids ages 15 and under Location: Pathfinder Park Fishing Pond, Hwy 115

Fee: IT’S FREE!!!

Introduction to Fly Fishing Class

Instructor by Royal GorgeAnglers.

If you’ve always wantedtolearntofly fish, then Introduction to FlyFishing Class is foryou. In this 90-minute class,you will learnthe answers to these questions:

•Whatisfly fishing and howisitdifferent from other approaches to fishing?

•What is entomology (bug stuff)and whyisitimportant to know?

•What is the basicequipment needs forgetting startedinfly fishing equipment?

•Whichknotsare important to know forfly fishing?

•How arefly rods “rigged” and why?

•Whatisunique about casting afly rod–and whyisitsobeautiful?

•How do Iperformabasic flycast? (Yes,we’ll learnabasic overhead cast hands on)

Youmay bring your ownfly rod, or we will have rods thereduring the casting session. Therewill be no wading,nowading gear is necessary.

Registration Ends May16, 2024

Date: Sunday, May19, 2024

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Location: CCRD CommunityRoom located at 575 Ash Street

Cost: $35.00 In-District $50 Out of District