Latest News – July 8

Recreation Programs and Races – It’s Summertime!

Summer is in full swing which for many residents means getting outside and being active. To that end, Lake County Recreation has some upcoming programs for all ages that may be just the thing you need to get out and make the best of the fair weather months!

The Wee Sports program is designed to get youth ages 3-5 years learning sport skills in a fun environment. In this six week session, participants will play fun games as well as practice sport specific skills that related to t-ball, soccer, basketball and floor hockey. Parents should plan on staying for the class to play and help facilitate activities. The first and last 10 minute of class will be dedicated to free time. The class is Fridays through August 26 from 10 – 11 a.m. in the 6th Street Gym. Cost is $30 for the six week session or $6 drop in rate.

Do you like the disc? Then the Frisbee League could be your perfect summertime program offered by the Recreation Department. This league will play 7 member teams against each other in the non-contact, active sport of Ultimate Frisbee. The game is played with a disc which can be passed, not run, while the defending team attempts to stop the team from making progress up the field.

This league begins Friday, July 15 and teams will play from 7 – 10 p.m. at the Community Park field. The cost is $100 a team and players 16+ years are eligible.

For more information on these programs, call Felicia at 719-486-7484 or email at froeder@co.lake.us.

G-O-A-L! Challenger Soccer Camp is Next Week

Challenger British Soccer Camp will once again be returning to Lake County next week.  Hosted by the Lake County Recreation Department, this week-long camp will learn teach participants soccer skills (dribbling, passing, receiving), agility, balance coordination, teamwork and so much more!

Up Your Game at next week’s Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp in Leadville. Photo: LCRD

The camps are open to youth ages 3 yrs. and up and cost range from $55 – $138, depending on the session you enroll your children in. It is not too late according to Challenger organizers, however there is a $10 late fee assessed to the total cost at this late date in the registration process.

The camp will take place at the Community Park Field. Professional ‘football’ players from the United Kingdom will be coaching the youth; improving their knowledge of the game, developing their technical skills, and of course having fun! To register click HERE!

Silver Rush 50-Milers to Be Held This Weekend 

They’ll be plenty of folks in town participating in the Leadville Race Series Silver Rush Races this weekend.

These 50-mile races are often dubbed as the 100-milers, with the easy parts taken out! The Silver Rush Mountain Bike Race is on Saturday, July 9 and the 50-mile run is on Sunday, July 10. Both races begin and end at Dutch Henri Hill just below the college campus off Highway 24. Full details, including schedules and course maps, can be found HERE.

The Leadville Race Series Silver Rush 50 Bike and Run races held this weekend.