Membership drive paying off for rec district

    2012 has started with a bang at the Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District.  The 15 percent off annual passes through Jan. 31 has been a big hit, as well as the new incentives of “Rec Bucks,” new youth and family fitness classes that are now part of the membership and, of course, free childcare.  The staff at the district is always trying to find ways to make memberships worthwhile and cost effective. 
    Numbers for 2011 were very good. A total of 137,086 visitors used the facility. That is an increase of 1,031 visits from 2010.  This is exciting news, and I hope with all the new programs that the district is offering this year the number of visits will increase even more.
    Currently the district has 402 gymnastic participants, 249 Tri-Town Seniors, 542 Silver Sneakers, eight men’s basketball teams, 16 youth basketball teams for preschool – second grade, which is on top of the 28 other youth basketball teams for third to eighth grade, 182 winter swim lessons, and 40 swim team members. Sometimes the numbers are just amazing.  Of course the entire CVRD staff knows that if the community didn’t support the programs that are offered the numbers and attendance would not be where it is — so again, thank you for your support.

Upcoming activities:
• Family Fit Night – 5-8:30 p.m., Jan. 20;
• CPR/first-aid class, Jan. 21;
• Family weight room hours every Saturday;
• Youth Fit and Move for ages 6-12, Tuesday and Thursday evenings;
• Toddler (18 months 2 years) and Preschool (ages 3-5 years) classes begin Feb. 1;
• Intro to weight training and teen weight training 101 for ages 10-15 Feb. 6 and Feb. 8;
• Youth soccer registration (Prekindergarten through eighth grade) runs from Jan. 23 to Feb. 11;
• The 15 percent off annual membership sale ends Jan. 31;
• Sweetheart Special — buy one punch pass get one half off. Runs Feb. 1 to Feb. 15;
• Youth Night, Valentines Day theme with DJ – Feb. 11;
• Family Fit Night – 5 to 8:30 p.m., Feb. 17;
• Six weeks to success 2012 slim down, Feb. 20 to March 28.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars:
• Spring Fling, membership sale, and introduction of all new cardio equipment – March 17; and
• Kids Spring Break Camp ages 6-12

If you have any questions call the facility at 303-833-3660.