​CITY COORDINATED SPORTS
Thornton directly coordinates a variety of sports programs including Archery, Taekwon-Do, Youth Softball Leagues, Adult Softball Leagues, Adult Basketball Leagues, eSports online leagues and tournaments, Skyhawks and SuperTots Youth Sports Camps, Youth Sports Academies for a variety of different sports, swim team (youth and adults), gymnastics, Adaptive and Inclusive (AIR) programs and the new Outdoor Adventure Series for all ages.

In addition, there are several other youth sports leagues that use fields and facilities within Thornton. These can be found by visiting our Other Sports Opportunities page (link located under Featured Links).

Recreational, fast-pitch softball leagues for girls ages 4-17 years old (age on June 1). Registration is in March and April with practices starting the last week in April and games going through July. Practices are at various parks and schools around the city and games are at Riverwalk Ballfield Complex (9830 Riverdale Road). Volunteer coaches are needed, to apply contact: Hannah.Tuomi@ThorntonCO.gov.

For more information on girls softball, please click here.

A.I.R. PROGRAMS
Thornton's Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR) program offers meaningful recreation opportunities for participants with disabilities. We offer numerous adaptive sport options including various Special Olympics sports. Should an athlete with a disability choose to participate in any of Thornton's sports programs, AIR coordinates inclusion for those programs as well. We are also seeking unified partners (athletes without disabilities) to play in our AIR sports programs. It's a great opportunity for your child to experience diverse abilities in sport and connect with a peer with special needs. Visit our AIR page for more information.

TENNIS  I  AGES 5-18
Thornton offers both group (ages 5-16) and private lessons (ages 6 and up) in the summer at Eastlake Tennis Courts (124^th and Fillmore Street). Group lessons are Tuesday and Thursday mornings and private/semi-private lessons (2-3 students) are arranged at various times and locations by instructors/participants. We also offer a North Area Youth Tennis team for ages 8-18 with practices at Eastlake on Monday and Wednesday mornings and matches on Fridays at various locations in the North Metro area. For more information, please contact Hannah.Tuomi@ThorntonCO.gov.

TRACK AND FIELD  I  AGES 5-16
Thornton offers a Team Track and Field in conjuction with the Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics (CARA). Practices are at Rocky Top Middle School (138^th and York) on Monday and Wednesday mornings or Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the summer. Meets are held on Saturdays in various cities (parents/guardians are responsible for transportation) along the front range. Events are based on age and include high jump, long jump, discus, shot put, hurdles, 50- to 1600-meter runs and others. Please visit CARA Track for additional details. For more information, please contact Hannah.Tuomi@ThorntonCO.gov.

TAEKWON-DO  I  AGES 8+
The five tenets of Taekwon-Do are Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control and Indomitable Spirit! This program is affiliated with the United States Taekwon-Do Federation and meets year-round on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. The program is open to youth ages 8+ as well as adults. For more information, please contact Hannah.Tuomi@ThorntonCO.gov.

SKYHAWKS AND SUPERTOTS YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS  I  AGES 2-14
Thornton has partnered with Skyhawks (ages 4-14) and SuperTots (ages 2-5) Sports to offer several new exciting options for in-person, multi-day, sports camps based around the following sports; baseball, basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, golf, cheerleading and more! By the end of each camp, your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends and improved their sports skills preparing them to play for the playground or league play! Please visit the SkyHawks website for a list of upcoming camps and registration information.

SPORTS ACADEMIES
Sports Academies are a great way to introduce your young athlete to a variety of different sports. Participants concentrate on learning the fundamentals in a fun, low-key setting. Sports include basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, archery, lacrosse, badminton and more. Classes/programs are offered throughout the year. To see what is currently available, please visit our activity registration website. For more information, please contact Hannah.Tuomi@ThorntonCO.gov.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE SERIES
This new program is designed to get kids out of the house to explore the wonders of nature! Classes include GPS Treasure Hunt, Beginner Nature Photography, Learn to Fish Class, Grandparent/Grandchild Hikes and Museum Tours, Dinner Hikes and more. Please click here to see current programs offered through our registration website.

THORNTON TWISTERS GYMNASTICS TEAM  I  AGES 7-18
Our year-round recreational gymnastics team, affiliated with the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association, is an excellent opportunity to introduce youth, ages 7-18, to the fun and excitement of competitive gymnastics. Our coaches use the latest techniques and drills for optimal progressions on all the Olympic events.  They strive to promote healthy competition, good sportsmanship and life lessons. Participants must pass the Pre-Team evaluation to join the Thornton Twisters team. For more information contact Susan Ludwig, Gymnastics Specialist, at Saige.Gerwig@ThorntonCO.gov.

SWIM TEAM (YOUTH)  |  AGES 6-18
Our year-round recreational swim team, affiliated with the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association, is an excellent opportunity to introduce youth, ages 6-18, to the fun and excitement of competitive swimming. Our coaches work hard to teach skills and techniques that will improve efficiency in the water. They strive to promote competition as well as sportsmanship. Participants do not have to have competitive experience, but must be able to swim a full 50-yards (two lengths) in a competitive, correct freestyle stroke and also exhibit the ability to swim for 45-minutes in a coached setting. Tryouts are held on an individual basis. Thornton CARA swim team is currently full. As openings occur, we will contact individuals from the waitlist. Please visit our CARA Swim page for more information.

SWIM TEAM (ADULTS)  I  AGES 18+
Thornton is proud to bring you a top-notch Masters Swimming and Fitness program. This swim fitness program is for individuals age 18 and older who enjoy swimming in a structured program. The program benefits those who swim for fun and fitness and those who swim for competition. It will improve your physical fitness and refine your competitive swimming technique. The price of admission to the facility is the only fee for participation. However, those wishing to compete in Colorado Masters Swimming Association meets must pay all costs in doing so, including annual dues.

ADULT SOFTBALL
Coed and men's "D" divisions are offered August-October with games played at the new Riverwalk Ballfield Complex, 9831 Riverdale Road. Please contact Hannah.Tuomi@ThorntonCO.gov for more information.

ADULT BASKETBALL
Men's "D" league is offered January-March at the Community Center, 2211 Eppinger Boulevard with registration starting in December. Please contact Hannah.Tuomi@ThorntonCO.gov for more information.