Youth Sports

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The Youth Sports department is committed to offering positive recreation and sport programs to all children regardless of skill level. The programs will emphasize fun, sportsmanship and skill development.

Throughout the year we offer many sport leagues and lessons for kids as young as 4 years old. From tennis, baseball, softball and t-ball to soccer, volleyball, basketball and flag football, everyone can find a sport they enjoy playing. Our goal is for kids to have fun and love being active & healthy!

If your child wants to play with a particular coach or friend, please make that request when registering. Please note that we do not allow kids to waive up or down - they must play in their appropriate age/grade level.

We could not do it without our volunteer coaches!

If you coach, your child's registration fee will be waived. All coaches will be required to provide information for a confidential background check. Please sign-up to coach at time of registration or contact the Youth Sports Coordinator at 719-391-3528.

Basketball

Age as of January 25, 2025
Grade as of 2024/2025 school year

Kindergarten & 1st GRADE COED
2nd & 3rd GRADE BOYS
2nd & 3rd GRADE GIRLS
4th & 5th GRADE BOYS
4th & 5th GRADE GIRLS

Season: January 25 - March 15
Registration: October 1 - December 29
Location: WSD3 Schools & WPR Rec Center
Fee: $50 (7 games)

Please visit teamsideline.com/widefield to see league rules and schedules.

CARA Basketball Skills Challenge

Showcase your passing, dribbling, and shooting skills! This is a free competition for boys and girls ages 6 - 13 (age as of 4/30/2025).

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025 @ 5:30 - 7pm
Location: Widefield Parks & Recreation
Fee: FREE (please pre-register)

3 on 3 Basketball

3 on 3 Tournament

Saturday, March 29

Grab a few friends and come hoop with us! Register as a team, with an adult coach. There will be a practice time in the evening on Friday, March 28. The tournament has a 3-game guarantee.

Registration: January 1 - March 16
Location: WPR Rec Center
Divisions: 6th - 8th Grade Girls
6th - 8th Grade Boys
Fee: $75 per team (adult representative must complete the registration)

Lacrosse

CARA Lacrosse

CARA Lacrosse is a non-contact, modified version of lacrosse that is great for beginners. The only equipment required is a lacrosse stick. Games will be played on weekends at various locations across the state (participants are responsible for transportation to and from games).

Grades: 1st - 8th
Season: TBD
Practice: TBD
Registration: TBD
Fee: $40 per participant

Beginner Lacrosse Lessons

Join us for four, one-hour weekly beginner lacrosse lessons. This is a chance to learn the basics of lacrosse with all the necessary equipment provided.

Dates: TBD
Time:TBD
Grades: Kindergarten - 5th
Registration: TBD
Fee: $30 per participant

Spring Cheerleading

Age as of April 5, 2025

Grade as of 2024/2025 school year

4 YEARS - PRE-KINDERGARTEN COED
KINDERGARTEN & 1ST GRADE COED
2ND & 3RD GRADE COED
4TH & 5TH GRADE COED

Season: April 5 - May 10
Registration: January 1 - March 9
Fee: $40 (5 games)
Games coincide with Spring Youth Soccer

Fall Cheerleading

Age as of August, 2025
Grade as of 2025/2026 school year

4 YEARS - PRE-KINDERGARTEN COED

Season: August - September
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $40 (5 games)
Games coincide with Flag Football

KINDERGARTEN - 1st GRADE COED
2nd & 3rd GRADE COED
4th & 5th GRADE COED

Season: August - September
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $50 (7 games)
Games coincide with Flag Football

Please visit teamsideline.com/widefield to see league rules and schedules.

Flag Football

Age as of August, 2025
Grade as of 2025/2026 school year

4 YEARS - PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Season: August - September
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $40 (5 games)

KINDERGARTEN - 1st GRADE
2nd & 3rd GRADE
4th & 5th GRADE

Season: August - September
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $50 (7 games)

Please visit teamsideline.com/widefield to see league rules and schedules.

Fall Outdoor Soccer

Age as of August, 2025
Grade as of 2025/2026 school year

4 YEARS - PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Season: August - September
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $40 (5 games)

KINDERGARTEN - 1st GRADE
2nd & 3rd GRADE
4th & 5th GRADE

Season: August - September
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $50 (7 games)

6th - 8th GRADE

Season: August - September
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $40 (tournament format - 5 game guarantee)

Please visit teamsideline.com/widefield to see league rules and schedules.

Golf

Spring Outdoor Soccer

Age as of April 5, 2025
Grade as of 2024/2025 school year

4 YEARS - PRE-KINDERGARTEN
KINDERGARTEN & 1st GRADE
2nd & 3rd GRADE
4th & 5th GRADE

Season: April 5 - May 10
Registration: January 1 - March 9
Fee: $40 (5 games)

6th - 8th GRADE

Season: April 5 - May 10
Registration: January 1 - March 9
Fee: $40 (tournament format - 5 game guarantee)

Challenger Soccer

Tiny Tykes

Tiny Tykes is a FUNdamental program that teaches basic soccer skills while focusing on motor skill development, balance, coordination, concentration, listening skills, and teamwork of players ages 2 - 5.

For details and to register online go to challengersports.com.

Winter Session:
Dates: Saturdays, January 25 - March 1
Times: 9 - 9:45am (2 & 3 year olds)
10 - 10:45am (4 & 5 year olds)
Location: Watson Jr. High
Fee (includes jersey, shorts, and ball): $92

Spring Session:
Dates: Saturdays, April 5 - May 10
Times: 9 - 9:45am (2 & 3 year olds)
10 - 10:45am (4 & 5 year olds)
Location: Windmill Mesa Park
Fee (includes jersey, shorts, and ball): $92

Challenger International Soccer logo

Indoor Soccer

Age as of October 2025
Grade as of 2025/2026 school year

4 YEARS - PRE-KINDERGARTEN
KINDERGARTEN & 1st GRADE
2nd & 3rd GRADE
4th & 5th GRADE

Season: October - December
Registration: July 1 - TBD
Location: WPR Rec Center & WSD3 Schools
Fee: $40 (5 games)
Saturdays only - no weekday practices!

Softball/Baseball

AGE AS OF JUNE 2025
GRADE AS OF 2025/2026 SCHOOL YEAR

T-Ball

4 YEARS - PRE-KINDERGARTEN COED - T-Ball

Season: June - July
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $40 (5 games)

KINDERGARTEN - 1st GRADE COED - T-Ball

Season: June - July
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $50 (7 games)

Baseball

2nd & 3rd BOYS - Coach Pitch
4th & 5th GRADE BOYS - Player/Coach Pitch

Season: June - July
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $50 (7 games)

6th - 8th GRADE BOYS - Player Pitch

Season: June - July
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $40 (tournament format - 5 game guarantee)

Softball

2nd & 3rd GIRLS - Coach Pitch
4th & 5th GRADE GIRLS - Player/Coach Pitch

Season: June - July
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $50 (7 games)

6th - 8th GRADE GIRLS - Player Pitch

Season: June - July
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $40 (tournament format - 5 game guarantee)

Colorado Rockies Skills Challenge

Date: TBD

Showcase your base running, batting, and throwing skills with scores based on speed, distance and accuracy! Winners of this challenge can advance to the sectional and state challenges. For boys & girls ages 6 - 13 years as of 8/19/2025.

Location: WPR Green Field
Fee: FREE

Track & Field / Cross Country

CARA Track & Field

The CARA Track & Field program gives kids ages 5 - 16 the opportunity to participate in track meets against other recreation districts in Colorado. Participants will compete in heats at events based on their age and gender. You can choose to try new events at each meet or stick with your favorites! Meets will be held on Saturdays at various locations from Pueblo to Denver (participants are responsible for transportation to and from meets).

Season: June - July
Practice: TBD
Location: Mesa Ridge High School Track
Registration: April 1 - TBD
Fee: $40 per participant

CARA Cross Country

The CARA Cross Country program gives kids ages 5 - 16 the opportunity to participate in cross country meets against other recreation districts in Colorado. Participants will run different distances based on their age. Meets will be held on Saturdays at various locations around the Denver metro area (participants are responsible for transportation to and from meets).

Season: September - October
Registration: July 1 - TBD
Practice: TBD
Practice Location: Widefield Parks and Recreation
Fee: $40 per participant

Sport Camps

Basketball Skills Development Camp
Wednesday, December 4
Thursday, December 5
Tuesday, December 10
Thursady, December 12

Looking to work on your game and develop new skills? We have veteran coaches who want to maximize your ability on the court.

Registration: October 1 - November 24
Grades & Times: Kindergarten & 1st Grade: 4 - 5pm
1st & 2nd Grade: 5:15 - 6:15pm
3rd & 4th Grade: 6:30 - 7:30pm
Location: WPR Rec Center
Fee: $30

Multi Sport Camp
TBD 2025
8am - 12PM

Learn the skills and techniques of eight sports over four mornings. The sports are: Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball/Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Golf, Flag Football, and Soccer.

Registration: April 1 - TBD
Ages: 6 - 14
Location: WPR Rec Center & Campus
Fee: $55

Archery Camp
TBD 2025

Watch archery in the Olympics this summer and come give it a shot at WPR during this camp. All equipment is provided.

Registration: April 1 - TBD
Grades: 6th - 12th (as of 2024/2025 school year)
Location: WPR Rec Center Campus
Fee: $55

Fall Volleyball

Winter Volleyball

Spring Volleyball

Pickleball Lessons

Youth Sports Late Registration & Refund Policy

Late Fee

Refund Policy

Refund Options - Refunds can be given in three forms

1.       Refunded as a credit to the Widefield Parks and Recreation account, which will be available to use on future registrations or activities. This is available for use immediately.
2.       Refund to debit/credit card. This generally takes up to two (2) business days to receive.
3.       Refunded in the form of a check that will be mailed. Your current address must be confirmed at the time of the refund request. This can take up to two (2) weeks to receive.

We recognize that players need to withdraw from a sport due to unforeseen circumstances. Registration fees are based on a variety of cost determined by the number of teams and number of players registered on each team. Because many of these costs must be paid in advance, player withdrawals will result in a cost to Widefield Parks & Recreation. We appreciate your understanding.

General Rules and Procedures

WPR Recreation Center Rules

We are glad you are here – if you have questions, concerns, or feedback, please feel free to contact staff at the front desk.
Patrons must possess a membership or pay the daily admission to gain admittance unless attending a scheduled program or event.
Children under the age of 12 years must be supervised by an adult unless participating in a Recreation Center supervised program.
Youth ages 12 – 14 years must be supervised by an adult to go to the upstairs fitness area unless participating in a Recreation Center supervised program.
People 15 years & older may use the fitness area without supervision.
Appropriate clothing must be worn at all times while in the Recreation Center.
Food is only permitted in designated areas. Drinks must be in non-glass containers and have a sealable spill proof lid.
Only certified service animals accompanying persons with disabilities are permitted in the Center.
Guests should bring their own lock to secure valuables and clothing in lockers. Locks left overnight will be cut, removed, and locker contents placed in lost and found. Widefield Parks & Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Any photography and videotaping within the Recreation Center must be approved by WPR staff and is strictly prohibited in all locker rooms and restrooms.
Misuse of equipment, behaviors that cause harm to persons and/or property, actions that interfere with the safe and orderly operation of the Center, and/or failure to abide by Recreation Center rules or staff direction may result in loss of privileges and/or suspension from the Recreation Center.
Management reserves the right to enforce any unwritten rules deemed necessary for the safety and security of our guests and staff.

Thank you for your cooperation – enjoy your visit!

Gymnasium Rules

Children under the age of 12 years must be supervised by an adult unless participating in a Recreation Center supervised program.
Select athletic equipment is available for check out at the front desk.
Foul language, taunting, "trash-talking", or verbal intimidation will not be tolerated.
Dunking and/or hanging on the rims is not permitted.
Appropriate athletic attire including, shirts, pants/shorts, and clean, dry, non-marking-soled shoes are required in the gymnasium.
No food or gum is permitted in the gymnasium area. Drinks must be in non-glass containers and have a sealable spill proof lid.
Spitting is not permitted in the gymnasium.
Pushing, shoving, and aggressive physical play will not be permitted.
Amplified sound is not permitted without approval from authorized Widefield Parks and Recreation Staff.
Adhere to the gymnasium schedule for designated use. WPR Staff may re-designate use of the gym space at any time.
Do not leave personal belongings unattended and unsecured. Widefield Parks & Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Misuse of equipment, behaviors that cause harm to persons and/or property, actions that interfere with the safe and orderly operation of the Center, and/or failure to abide by Recreation Center rules or staff direction may result in loss of privileges and/or suspension from the Recreation Center.

Track Etiquette

Children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult.
Runners use middle and outside lanes, walkers use inside lane.
Yield to faster walkers or runners.
Proper fitness attire is required.
Please do not stop or stand on the middle or outside lanes of the track.

Distances
Outside Lane: 9 laps per mile
Middle Lane: 9.2 laps per mile
Inside Lane: 9.4 laps per mile

Locker Room Guidelines

Floors may be slippery due to wet conditions, please walk with caution.
Secure your belongings in a locker. Lockers should remain locked when left unattended.
Guests should bring their own lock to secure valuables and clothing in lockers. Locks left overnight will be cut, removed, and locker contents placed in lost and found. Widefield Parks & Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Clean up after yourself and turn off showers after use.
Dry, and dress completely before leaving the locker room.
Photography or videography is not permitted in the locker rooms.
Children under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult.