Youth Sports

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Emily Brennan at 303-280-3872

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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Emily Brennen at 303-280-3872

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303-255-7800, Three courts, Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-12 p.m. and on Sunday 8:30-11 a.m. and 6-8:30 p.m.

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 2 courts available from 5-9 a.m. and 4 courts available from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sunday: 2 courts available from 8-11 a.m.

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

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. Rackets 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.

Ages 5 and Up: One-on-One instruction is available on an instructor/court-available basis for students of all ages and skill levels. Forms are available at the front desk or call 303-255-7800 for more information. 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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Thornton Parks, Recreation & Community Programs is still hoping to run our Girls Softball program this summer. Practices, originally scheduled to begin the week of April 27 will be pushed back due to the ongoing Stay-at-Home order. By the end of April we should have more defined guidelines as to what rules will be in place once the Stay-at-Home order is lifted. These updated guidelines will help dictate the modifications that will need to be made to the program, as well as help us plan an alternate timeline for the league. Registration for girls softball is going on now at webtrac.ThorntonCO.gov. Fees: $85R/$102NR (*$45R/$54NR) Fee includes a t-shirt, games and a pool party. (If this program is cancelled, all participant registration fees will be refunded.) ~ Updated Wednesday, April 15, 2020

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)

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. Location: Eastlake Park; Fees: $40R/$48NR (8 classes)

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

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: Rocky Top Middle School. Fees: $50R/$60NR Ages 5-8; $95R/$114NR Ages 9-16

Emily Brennan at 303-280-3872

​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.