Youth Sports

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720-977-5914 (Mike Coulter), Runs in the Fall. Ages 5-14 Participants in this program will meet twice per week for practices at the Carpenter Park Fields (108th Avenue & Colorado Boulevard.) There will be five meets scheduled for weekends along the Front Range (schedule TBA). Practice Locations: Carpenter Park Fields, Fees: $60R/$72NR, Tuesday/Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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303-255-7800, Three courts, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. If all three courts are not in use after 11 a.m., we reserve the right to take down one court in order to accommodate any patrons wanting to use the basketball court.

We have two pickle ball courts available at the Yorkborough Park Tennis courts. Yorkborough park is located at 2960 E. 99th Ave.

720-977-5901, Offered to boys and girls ages 8-17 on Thursday nights. Learn the fundamentals of this exciting, fast-paced sport which focuses on getting a great workout while having fun! The instructor is Mitch Dean, location is at the Carpenter Recreation Center. Fees: $28R/$34NR per month. Thursday evenings from 5:30 - 6:30 or 6:30-7:30 p.m. pre-registration is required, space is limited.

303-255-7800, The Carpenter Recreation Center has three courts available to reserve on a first-come, first-served basis. Two courts are scheduled on the hour and one court on the half hour and normal drop-in, punch card or pass fees apply when you come in to use the court. Reservations are accepted beginning three days in advance of the day you wish to use the court; for example, starting Monday at 5:30 a.m. you may reserve courts through Thursday. Two, one-hour reservations will be accepted per call. Racquets and goggles are available at the front desk for check out with an ID and balls are available for purchase only. If you need to cancel, please call at least two hours prior to the reservation. We will hold the reservation for 10 minutes after the scheduled time for no-shows. After that, the court will be re-opened for reservation.

Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings are typically reserved for Challenge Courts (all are welcome!) Thursday nights, we typically reserve two courts for youth and adult group lessons.​

303-255-7800, Ages 5 and Up: One-on-One instruction is available on an instructor/court-available basis for students fo all ages and skill levels. Forms are available at the front dest, or call for more information. Andrew Rodrigues, Instructor. Fees: $25/60 minute sessions, $60/ three sessions Semi-private (2-3 people): $30 per 60 minute session, $75 for three sessions.

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Come join the fun this summer and be a part of the city of Thornton Girls Softball Leagues! Registration for girls softball will be March 1-April 17. Registration for Girls Softball Leagues may be done online or in person at one of our facilities. Fee includes a t-shirt, minimum of nine games and a pool party. Practices start the week of April 27 and games will be May 18-July 24. Volunteer coaches are needed. Please email mike.coulter@ThorntonCO.gov or call 720-977-5914. Practices are held twice a week (once a week for tee ball and coach pitch) after5 p.m. on weekdays at various locations. Dates: Apr 27-Jul 31Location: Games at Riverwalk Ballfields (Mo-Fr) Fees: $85R/$102NR (*$45R/$54NR) AFTER APRIL 10, FEES WILL INCREASE $10. Based on age on June 1, 2020. For more information please visit:www.quickscores.com/thornton.

Our recreational swim team, affiliated with the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association, are an excellent opportunity to introduce youth, ages 6-18, to the fun and excitement of competitive swimming. Our coaches, will work hard to teach skills and technique that will improve your efficiency in the water. They will strive to promote competition as well as sportsmanship. All swimmers new to the team, age 12 and under, must pass a tryout before they become eligible to register for the team. PASSING THE TRYOUT DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SPOT ON THE TEAM. Participants need not 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. Thornton CARA swim team is currently full. As openings occur, we will contact individuals from the waitlist. If your child is 12 and under and gets called off the waitlist, individual tryouts will be held at that time.

720-977-5901, This class is a great way to instill selfconfidence. Students are taught the five tenets of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and indomitable spirit. Instructors are class “B” & “C” certified through the International and United States Taekwon-Do Federation. Location: Thornton Community Center. Days: Tu/Th, 7-8:30 p.m.

​720-977-5901, This class will utilize special balls, court dimensions, nets and drills to teach the fundamentals of tennis to young boys and girls. Instructors will emphasize fun while teaching the basics of this sport. Please bring a racket and water to class (we do have a few loaner rackets.) Location: Eastlake Park; Fees: $20R/$24NR (8 classes); Follow the Online Registration link for days and times.

720-977-5901, Classes for beginners and intermediate players will focus on the fun of playing tennis while developing and improving the basic fundamental skills. Participants should bring their own racquet and water to class, balls will be provided. Students will be divided by age and skill level for each class. Locations: Eastlake; Park Tu/Th or Carpenter Park Mo/We; Fees: $40R/$48NR (8 classes) Follow the Online Registration link for days and times.

303-255-7800, One-on-one and semiprivate (2-3 participants) instruction are available through our tennis program June-August only. Location and times are arranged with the instructor. Register at the Carpenter Recreation Center. Private Fees: $25/60-min. session, $60/three sessions. Semi-private Fees (2-3 people): $30/60-min. session, $75/three sessions.

Practices are Mondays and Wednesdays with matches on Fridays (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) at various cities (parents/guardians are responsible for transportation). T-shirt and end of season ​​party included. Dates: June 8-July 24; Practice Location: Eastlake Park(124th Avenue & Steele Street); Fees: $95R/$114NR;Follow the Online Registration link for days and times.

720-977-5901, Practices are twice per week for one hour for ages 5-8, two hours for ages 9-16, with meets held on Saturdays at various cities (parents/guardians are responsible for transportation.) Events are based on age and include high jump, long jump, discus, shot put, hurdles, 50 to 1600-meter runs and others. Dates: June 6-July 23; Practice Location: Century Middle School;(130th Avenue and Lafayette Drive); Fees: $50R/$60NR Ages 5-8; $95R/$114NR Ages 9-16 Follow the Online Registration link for days and times.

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​303-255-7800, Play volleyball on a racquetball court! This exciting sport is an excellent game for all ages and abilities. Rules are available at the front desk. Call to reserve a court. All equipment is provided with payment of drop-in admission.