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FREEDetails on page 4!

Youth ActivitiesSee upcoming opportunities on pages: 4 and 5

Senior Programsand more on pages: 9 and 10

Sunlight Winter Sports BusRide Rec Bus on pages: 7 and 8

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Table of ContentsGeneral InformationYouth GuideAdult GuideOutdoor RecreationSenior Guide

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City of Rifle Telephone NumbersCity of RifleRifle RecreationRifle ParksRifle Art Dague Pool & WaterslideRifle Fitness CenterEmail: recreation@rifleco.orgWebsite: rifleco.orgFax

665.6400665.6570665.6480665.6571

665.6572

625.6285

ScholarshipsScholarships are available for qualified ap-plicants. Contact Rifle Recreation for further details.

Refund PolicyRefunds will not be given after Registration Deadline or three days before activity (which-ever comes first)

Returned ChecksA $25 service charge will be added to all returned checks.We accept VISA and Mastercard.

Rifle Recreation reserves the right to change any information in this guide. All changes will be posted at the recreation desk in City Hall and on the web page.

City CouncilMayor Randy WinklerMayor Pro Tem Jay MillerRich CarterBarb CliftonDirk MyersHans ParkinsonJonathan Rice

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board

Ryan Mackley - ChairMichael Churchill - Vice ChairChristi Gray - SecretaryWilma Paddock - AlternateBetty FitzgibbonTom StuverEd Weiss

RIFLE RECREATION is located on the lower level of City Hall, 202 Railroad Ave. Office hours are usually 8 AM-5 PM, Monday-Fri-day. If you cannot make these hours, please call and we will set something up. Because we are a small department, we are not in the of-fice at all times. Rifle Recreation is commit-ted to supporting the AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. Please call us if you require special assistance for participation in our programs.

Deadlines

Why does Rifle Recreation have deadlines?

Why does Rifle Recreation charge late fees?

Why does Rifle Recreation register so early for sports activities?

Why can’t we add another child to a full team?

We receive these questions often, especially after deadlines have passed.

Deadlines are set so we have time to organize activities. Most deadlines are set a week before an activity begins. Usually, these activities need just a head count so we have

proper staffing.

Some activities we have our deadlines over a month before the activity starts, such as youth baseball. The reason the registration deadline is so early is because we need to complete the following before the season begins:

Split players up into teamsOrder uniformsMeet with the other towns to make game schedulesMake sure we have enough coachesMake sure we have enough sponsors for the teamsMake sure we have enough equipment for each of the teamsHave a coaches meeting to schedule practices

Why do we charge a late fee?

The foremost reason is to have participants register on time. After a deadline has passed, we need to do extra work for a new participant to be enrolled such as:

Ordering an extra uniform. This costs us more after our initial order, we save money with bulk orders

Ordering extra equipment

Contacting the coach or instructor with the new information, since rosters have usually been distributed

Rifle Recreation puts limits on the amount of children on a team for the following reasons:

Extra players on teams effect all participants playing time

Kid management (the more kids, the harder it is for the volunteer coaches)

Equipment (we make sure there is enough equipment, i.e. basketballs, for each child)

To avoid these hassles, register before the reg-istration deadline. Take a look at the Activity Registration Dates page

Deadlines cont.

Registration FactsWays to Register:Online at: www.rifleco.org/recreationIf you have not created an account with Rifle Recreation, click on the Register Online button to create your personal Rifle Recreation account. Here you can register for many activities and pay any fees.1

Office Information

G e n e r a l

M i s s i o n S t a t e m e n t

G o a l s1: Promote healthy lifestyles

through year-round recreational and leisure

opportunities.

2: Complete, landscape and beautify all parks.

3: Complete Trail System to provide safe

transportation throughout our community.

4: Ensure a rational investment of park and

recreation funds for recreation programs, parks,

trails, open space, indoor facilities and reserves.

5: Partner with other organizations and groups to improve and expand Park

and Recreation opportunities.

6: Provide optimal work space for efficient

operations.

Online registration is available for MOST activities. Those expempt are activities that require a uniform fitting, or special instructions. For these activities, registration will need to take place at the Rifle Recreation office.

Register by coming to Rifle Recreation:Registration forms are available at Rifle Recreation for your activity registration and for mail in registrations (Walk-in registrations have precedence over mail-in). No registrations will be taken without payment. Mail your registrations to: Rifle Recreation, 202 Railroad Ave., Rifle, CO 81650.

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Recreation Staff

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Tom Whitmoretwhitmore@rifleco.org970.665.6480

Assitant Recreation Director: Wayne Edgetonwedgeton@rifleco.org970.665.6578

Aquatics Coordinator: Linda Stilsonlstilson@rifleco.org970.665.6573

Health and Fitness Coordinator: Amy Turgeonaturgon@rifleco.org970.665.6576

Parks Staff

“To put forth the highest level of parks, programs, facilities, and services necessary to establish Rifle as the

premier recreational community on the Western Slope.”

Administrative Assistant:Angie Wilkinsawilkins@rifleco.org970.665.6480

Crew Leader:Ronnie Chick

Lead Worker:Janet Bertram

Work Crew Supervisor:Dale Wilson

Work Crew Supervisor:Ron Mitchell

Irrigation Technician:Jose Gutierrez

Parks and Recreation Director

Y o u t h G u i d e Let’s Play Ball!

Baseball

The age group of your child is determined by their age as of August 1, 2014.

8-10 Years old11-12 Years old13-15 Years old

Baseball/Softball $50 for 1st child/ $30 additional child in immediate family$ All fees must be paid at the time of registration $

Softball

T-ball

Registration Information

The age group of your child is determined by their age as of August 1, 2014.

8-10 Years old11-12 Years old13-15 Years old

Baseball/Softball $50 for 1st child/ $30 additional child in immediate family$ All fees must be paid at the time of registration $

The age group of your child is determined by their age as of August 1, 2014.

Pre t-ball 4-5 years oldYouth t-ball 6-7 years oldCoach pitch 7-8 Years old

Fees:Pre T-Ball: $15 Youth T-Ball: $20 Machine Pitch: $30

All registrations will take place at the Rifle Recreation Department office

located in the lower level of City Hall.

Please notify all friends and family who live in rifle during the summer.

They should register during this time.

For more information:www.Rifleco.org/recreation

970.665.6570

Baseball and softball players will also need to purchase uniform pants.

You may purchase GRAY uniform pants on your own, or purchase a new pair through the recreation department.

Pant Fees Softball: youth $8; adult $12 Please bring your child to size uniform. After

April 6th uniform orders/changes will be the participants responsibility through

our supplier.

Baseball and softball players will also need to purchase uniform pants.

You may purchase GRAY uniform pants on your own, or purchase a new pair through

the recreation department.Pant Fees Baseball: youth $12; adult $14; adult xl $16; Please bring your child to

size uniform. After April 6th uniform orders/changes will be the participants

responsibility through our supplier.

Registration Uniforms

Registration Uniforms

• Registration will begin Tuesday, February 18th.• Registration will end Friday, April 4th.• Registration takes place ONLY at the

Rifle Recreation office.No registrations will be taken before or after these dates.

Withdrawal Deadline:Last day to withdraw from activity and receive a

refund is April 11th.No registrations will be taken over the phone.

Download the registration form at www.rifleco.org and bring it into the office.

Scholarships are available to those who qualify.

The Rifle Recreation office hours: Monday- Friday, 8am-5pm

HoursOther Info

Y o u t h G u i d e

Tae Kwon DoTae Kwon Do is the Korean form of Karate. It teaches self-discipline and promotes physical and mental well-being. Please wear loose fitting clothes during class. Each participant moves at his or her own pace. Get the whole family involved!

Location : Wamsley ElementaryMin/Max: NoneInstructors: Master Bill StrouseRegistration Deadline: NoneFee: $38 individual or $35/person in family Age: Day: Date: Time 8 + M/W 1/6 - 3/26 7-8:30 p.m.8 + M/W 3/31 - 6/25 7-8:30 p.m. 8 + M/W 6/30 - 9/24 7-8:30 p.m.8 + M/W 9/29 - 12/24 7-8:30 p.m.

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RE-2 Spring SoccerK-4th grade

RSA Spring Soccer

Boys Youth Basketball

Youth Wrestling

DenverNuggets Skills ChallengeWestern Slope Soccer League will be

forming their league for Spring of 2014. Registrations are going on now and will end January 10th at Rifle Recreation. This league will travel throughout the area to play games on the weekends. Teams offered at U10 girls and boys with a 12 person roster, U12 girls and boys with an 12 player roster, U14 competitive girls and boys with an 18 player roster. Season begins in March and will go through May.For more information contact the Recreation Office.

Join Rifle Recreation for an in town developmental soccer league. We will be forming coed soccer teams for the Spring 2014 season. Kindergartners will practice one day a week, 1st-4th graders will practice two days a week.All grades will play games on Fridays at 6:00 PM in Davidson Park.Registration begins February 3. Deadline for registration is March 21.

Age Date CostKindergartner 3/31 - 5/24 $201st - 2nd Graders 3/31 - 5/24 $203rd - 4th Graders 3/31 - 5/24 $20

Get ready for another great season of basketball! The league for boys in 4th - 6th grade is more competitive where as the 3rd - 4th grade league is more skill oriented. Games will be on Saturdays - locations will be listed on game schedules (may be in Parachute, Silt, New Castle, Rifle, Meeker or Debeque). Check the web for practice and game schedules closer to the season start date. Games begin January 18.If you are interested in coaching please contact Rifle Recreation.Registration ENDS December 27.

Ages: Dates: Fees:3rd - 4th Grade 01/13-03/8 $304th - 6th Grade 01/13-03/15 $45

Attention all wrestlers! Rifle Recreation and the Rifle Youth Wrestling program have teamed up for the 2014 Wrestling season. Registration will take place the last week in February. Practices will be held in the evenings at Rifle High School starting in March. A discount is available with multiple children wrestling. Family discounts are available.Check back with Rifle Recreation in February for registration details.

Rifle Recreation and the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association are teaming up for the annual Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge. We will be testing your skills in dribbling, passing, and shooting. If you are between the ages of 7 and 14 years as of April 30, 2014, and would like a chance to advance to Sectionals in March, come give it your best shot!

Date Registration Time: 01/11/14 10:30 am Location FeeRMS Main Gym FREE

Soccer!Basketball!

A d u l tG u i d e

Tae Kwon DoTae Kwon Do is the Korean form of Karate. It teaches self-discipline and promotes physical and mental well-being. Please wear loose fitting clothes during class. Each participant moves at his or her own pace. Get the whole family involved!

Location : Wamsley ElementaryMin/Max: NoneInstructors: Master Bill StrouseRegistration Deadline: NoneFee: $38 individual or $35/person in family Age: Day: Date: Time 8 + M/W 1/6 - 3/26 7-8:30 p.m.8 + M/W 3/31 - 6/25 7-8:30 p.m. 8 + M/W 6/30 - 9/24 7-8:30 p.m.8 + M/W 9/29 - 12/24 7-8:30 p.m.

6 Person Adult Volleyball League

Begins in January

Tenitively beginning Wednesdays in January.Open gym on January 8 at 8:00 PM

Games will begin January 15. Recreational and Competitive leagues available. Competitive league limited to eight (8) teamsRecreational league limited to four (4) teams

Rosters limited to ten (10) players.Each team will play each other once (twice in rec) to seed for final single elimina-

tion tournament. Winners will receive t-shirts.Download registration forms and rules at www.rifleco.org

$40 late fee will be assessed after the registration deadline, if spots are available.All dates tentative until gym schedules are set.

Registration Deadline: 1/8Location: Rifle High School

League Min/Max: Competitive 4/8, Recreational 3/4Fee: $115 per team

Adult Co-ed Indoor SoccerTenitively beginning Tuesdays in January.

Open gym on January 9 at 8:00 PM.

Games will begin January 16. Limited to four (4) teams. Rosters limited to ten (12) players. Each team will play each other twice.

Winners will receive t-shirts. Download registration forms and rules at www.rifleco.org

$40 late fee will be assessed after the registration deadline, if spots are available.

All dates tentative until gym schedules are set.

Registration Deadline: 1/9Location: Rifle High School

Min/Max: 4/12Fee: $115

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January

Dates Running:12/14 - 3/29/14

O u t d o o rR e c r e a t i o n

SKI BUSyouth

The bus will run every Saturday between December 14 and March 29 tentatively. There will be no bus pickup December 25.The Sunlight Sports Bus will also run on the dates listed below.

All you have to do is come down to the Recreation Department, have a parent sign a registration form, and call 665-6570 by 8:00 AM the Tuesday before to reserve your spot. The bus is limited to 47 riders.

Sunlight Winter Sports Bus Schedule

Additional Sunlight Trips Covered Under Season Bus Pass:

Season Bus Passes are available for $15, or you can purchase one trip for $5Please remember - this is not a lift ticket. That must be purchased on your own.

Christmas Break:Saturday December 14Saturday December 21Tuesday December 24Thursday December 26Saturday December 29Monday December 30Wednesday January 1

Days off School:Spring Break:Monday March 24Tuesday March 25Wednesday March 26Thursday March 27

Off School - Powderhorn!Date: Fee: Description:1/31 $6 Powderhorn

RE-2 Fridays:Feb. 7, Feb 14,Feb 21, Feb 28,Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 21

RE-16 Mondays:Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 17, Feb 24, Mar 3Mar 17

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Departure Locations/Times &

Return TimesParachuteOld Kum and Go -----7:15 am - 5:40 pm RifleBurger King ----- 8:00 am - 5:05 pm SiltTim’s Tools ----- 8:15 am - 4:50 pm New CastleElk Creek Elementary ----- 8:30 am - 4:40 pm

We arrive at Sunlight at 9:00 AM and leave at 3:30 PM

When leaving a message to reserve your seat, make sure you say the following:

Information (please speak slowly and clearly):NamePhone numberPick-up locationDate of rideAny special instructions (not returning on bus etc)

SEATING IS LIMITED. CALL AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE BUS WITHOUT A RESERVATION

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Sunlight Winter Sports Bus ScheduleWith the purchase of this pass you are able to go on any Sunlight trip during the season. Tentative bus schedule is as follows, these times depend on road conditions.

Cross Country Adults and Seniors:MondaysJanuary 13 - $15February 10 - $15March 10 - $15Time and Location TBA (find more information at www.rifleco.org)

When leaving a message to reserve your seat, make sure you say the following:

Information (please speak slowly and clearly): Name Phone number Pick-up location Date of trip Any special instructions (not returning on bus etc)

SEATING IS LIMITED. CALL AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT. NO ONE WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE BUS WITHOUT A RESERVATION.

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Dinner in the Valley

Lets meet for dinner at a different restaurant in the valley each month. Join our group in the Rifle Recreation bus for some fine dining throughout the year. Restaurants and times are subject to change. Meet the bus before dinner at the Senior Center.

Elk Creek Mining W 11/13 4:00 p.m. $3Sammy’s W 12/11 4:00 p.m. $1Elk Creek Mining W 1/8 4:00 p.m. $3Mama’s W 2/12 4:00 p.m. $3Brew Pub W 3/12 4:00 p.m. $4Mulligan’s W 4/9 4:00 p.m. $1TBA Grand Junction W 5/14 4:00 p.m. $5Juicy Lucy’s W 6/11 4:00 p.m. $4Thai Chili W 7/9 4:00 p.m. $1

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Throughout the year, Rifle Recre-ation coordinates with many sur-rounding entertainment venues including High School Concerts, The Glenwood Vaudeville Review, the Glenwood Springs Community Concert Association and more!Trips are always being added, so if you’re interested in attending some of our local shows, please contact Marie at the Rifle Senior Center (970-625-1877).

Special Events

S e n i o r G u i d e

Rifle Senior Center Schedule

Register for any of the senior activities at the Rifle Senior Center orcall 625-1877

Monthly Meal Menus are available at the

Rifle Senior Center.

The Rifle Senior Center50 Ute Avenue

Rifle, CO 81650970-625-1877

Traveler goes to: Grocery, Doctor,

Hair Appointments and Shopping. By

appointment only, 24 hours in advance:

625-1366

Mondays 9:00 a.m. Senior Exercise 12:00 p.m. New Castle Lunch Traveler available Rifle 11:30 a.m. Senior Wellness 2nd Monday of the Month

Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. Pinochle 12:00 p.m. Rifle Lunch Traveler available Rifle, Silt, Parachute and New Castle 11:00 a.m. 2nd Tuesday of the month Sales and Can Committee Meeting 1:00 p.m. 3rd Tuesday of the month15 Rifle Advisory Board Committee Meeting

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. Senior Exercise 12:00 p.m. Silt and Parachute Lunch reservations required by noon on Mondays Silt call 625-1877, Parachute call 285-7216 1:00 p.m. Bridge

Thursdays 8:30 a.m. Pinochle 12:00 p.m. Rifle Lunch Traveler available Rifle, Silt, Parachute and New Castle

Fridays 8:30 a.m. Pinochle 9:00 a.m. Senior Exercise 12:00 p.m. Rifle Lunch - Traveler Rifle only 1:30 p.m. Bingo 6:00 p.m. 1st and 3rd Fridays Pinochle Tournament

Saturdays 8:00 a.m. Breakfast on the last Saturday of the month, call on Friday 625-1877 7:00 p.m. On last Saturday of the month Dance with Ula Kirkman and her accordian

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