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We offer a variety of leagues for youth year round. Click on the sport you are interested in below to see more information about leagues offered at this time. The registration deadline for most leagues will be during the month prior to league starting and deadlines will be updated as each of the different sports seasons arrives.
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Learn A Sport or Improve Your Skills
We offer a variety of sports camps and clinics that will teach fundamental skill or improve important skills for a particular sport. Click on "Youth Sports Camps/Clinics" below to register online and to see a full listing of camps offered at this time.
Youth Sports Camps/Clinics
2023 Youth Soccer
Spring Soccer Schedule Coming Soon..
Spring Soccer (5yo-8th grade) 2023
Soccer is a fun way for kids to get off the couch, meet new friends and stay in shape! Our great volunteer coaches make this program a blast for both the kids and parents. Please sign up early to avoid the late fee and get your choice of practice days.
- Registration Deadline: March 6th 2023
- Coaches Training/Meeting: Wednesday, March 15th, 6 PM - Holly Park
- Practices: M/W or T/Th, 5:30-6:30 or 6:30-7:30 Begin March 20th, 2023
- Games: Thursdays and Saturdays Begin April 8th 2023
- Fee: $42 ($52 after the deadline)
Coaches are needed to help make this program a success for the players. Please consider being a coach, we can train you and give you great ideas for practices.
Fall Soccer (5yo-8th grade) 2023
Soccer is a fun way for kids to get off the couch, meet new friends and stay in shape! Our great volunteer coaches make this program a blast for both the kids and parents. Please sign up early to avoid the late fee and get your choice of practice days.
- Fee: $42 ($52 after the deadline)
- Practice Days: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday
- Times: 5:30 or 6:30 pm practices
- Registration Deadline: August 11, 2023
- Coaches Training/Meeting: TBD
- Practices: Begin August 28th
- Games: September 9th- October 14th Thursday nights and Saturdays
- Locations: Rec Center, McNeil fields, Cerise Fields and Holly Park
Youth Indoor Soccer at the Field House
*February 15th 2023 - All Games Cancelled due to Weather*
2023 Winter Indoor Soccer Schedule 2.15.23
Winter 2023
1-2nd, 3rd - 4th grade Coed Divisions: (January-February 2023)
Teams meet twice weekly on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. All practices and games are at the Field House and will be during a 40 minute block between 5:15 and 8:00 pm. Players will play small sided and full field games.
- Registration Deadline: December 12th
- Season begins: January 9th
- Season Ends: March 1st
- Practices and games: 40 minute sessions, Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday nights between 5:00-7:15 pm
- Fee: $42
- Location: Fieldhouse
- Space is limited to 40 players per division
2022
1st-2nd, 5th-6th, 7th-8th Grade Coed Division: (October - December 2022)
Teams meet twice weekly on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. All practices and games are at the Field House and will be during a 40 minute block between 5:15 and 8:00 pm. Players will play small sided and full field games.
All practices and games at the Fieldhouse
- Registration Deadline: October 2
- Practices Begin: October 24 ends Dec. 14
- Practices and Games: Monday - Wednesday
- Fee: $42
- Location: Field House
- Space is limited to 40 players per division
5th/6th Girls Schedule 2.6
5th/6th Boys Schedule 2.25.23
7th/8th Boys Schedule 1.24
HS Schedule 2.25
Youth Basketball
Our youth basketball program is great for both first timers and kids who have played before. Our league focuses on fundamental development, sportsmanship and fun! All players get to play equal amount of time each game regardless of skill level. Boys and girls compete separately.
Winter 2023
5-6th Grade boys and girls, 7-8th grade boys
Our youth basketball program is great for both first timers and kids who have played before. Our league focuses on fundamental development, sportsmanship and fun! All players get to play an equal amount of time each game regardless of skill level.
- Registration Deadline: Friday, Dec. 12
- Fee: $42
- Practices: Mon/Wed or Tues/ Thurs 5:30-6:45 or 6:45 - 8:00
- Games: Friday nights and Saturdays
- Practice begins: Wed, Jan 4
- Season Ends: Saturday, Mar 4
High School Coed division
- Registration Deadline: January 5th
- Practices: Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00 pm and Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00 pm
- Practices Start: January 10th
- Games Start: January 28th or 29th
- Season Ends: March 3rd
- Fee: $30
3rd & 4th Grade Boys & Girls and 6-8th Grade Girls (Fall 2022)
Our youth basketball program is great for first timers and kids who have played before. Our league focuses on fundamental development, sportsmanship and FUN. All players get to play regardless of their skill level. The 3-4th grade levels play on a 9 foot basket with a smaller youth ball. The 6-8th grade girls use a regulation basket.
- All games played at the Rec Center
- Registration Deadline: October 1
- Practices Start: October 24th Games end: December 17th Fee: $42
Coaches Meeting: TBD - Locations: Practices at local schools, games at the Rec Center
Youth Lacrosse
Lacrosse is fun, fast-paced and a great way for fall and winter athletes to stay active, in shape and sharpen hand-eye coordination. During the Spring season we will schedule games against teams from across the Western Slope and travel to a couple of tournaments. MRD has equipment to lend players on a first registered first served basis. New this year teams will be based on age as of August 31st, not grade as we have done previously. Sticks will be provided for the youth lacrosse girls league in 2023.
Indoor Lacrosse at the Field House
The Fall season is a great time to sharpen your skills or to start playing for the 1st time. Rental equipment is available.
- Thursday's Through December
- Cost: $4 daily or use your Rec Membership pass
- Times:
- Ages 8-11 (Elementary): 5:30-6:30 pm
- Ages 12-15 (Middle School): 6:30-7:30 pm
- Girls HS: 7:30-8:30 pm
- Boys HS: 8:30-9:30 pm
Spring Lacrosse - Boys (2023)
- Fee: $75
- Registration Deadline: Monday, March 6th 2023
- Practices: Begin April 3rd 2023
- Games: Weekend Tournaments
- San Juan Shootout (Montrose: April 22nd, 23rd)
- Grand Valley Tournament (Grand Junction: April 29th, 30th)
- Vail Tournament (Vail: May 6th, 7th)
- Location: Practices at Cerise Park
- Ages: 3-4th, 5-6th, 7-8th grade
Spring Lacrosse - Girls (2023)
- Fee: $42
- Registration Deadline: April 3rd 2023
- Practices: 2-3 nights a week starting April 4th
- Games: Schedule will be given out after the start of practices.
- Location: Practices at Cerise Park
- Ages: 7-8th grade
- LAX sticks will be provided
Youth Volleyball
2023 Spring Volleyball Schedule 3.23
The numbers for this program have been increasing each year thanks to great volunteer coaches! Teams will again practice twice a week and play a total of 6 matches on Friday evenings throughout the season. This is a great way for kids to learn the fundamentals of this exciting game while exercising with friends and teammates. All games are played at the Montrose Community Recreation Center.
3rd - 8th Grade Girls (Spring 2023)
- Divisions for 3-4th, 5-6th, and 7-8th
- Registration Deadline: February 20th 2023
- Practices: M/W or T/TH between 5:00- 7:30, practice start times will vary
- Practices begin: March 6th 2023
- Games: Played on Friday nights, starting March 24th
- Cost: $42
2023 Season
Montrose Youth Baseball and Softball Program
Take part in America's favorite pastime! The MRD summer ball programs do not conflict with the spring soccer program. Kids will learn teamwork, eye-hand coordination and sportsmanship. Games are played Monday through Thursday evenings. Fee includes the cost of uniform shirts that all participants get to keep at season's end. The MRD summer Baseball & Softball Programs are perfect for both first timers and kids who have played before. Leagues will be formed by the following age groups with boys and girls competing separately. Program scholarships are available to children who qualify.
Youth Baseball/Softball
- Registration Deadline: May 22nd 2023
- Location: McNeil Field and Holly Park
- Practice Days: 2x a week until games start on M/W or T/TH
- Practices Start: June 5th
- Game Dates: June 19 - July 20 - Games may be on any night Monday - Thursday
- Times: 5:30-6:30, 6:30-7:30, 7:30-8:30 pm
- Fee: $42 ($52 after the deadline)
- Coaches meetings:
- Coach Pitch/Machine pitch TBD
- A & AA Baseball/Softball TBD
Divisions
- Coach Pitch (6 & 7 Years Old)
- Machine Pitch (8 & 9 Years Old)
- A Baseball & A Softball (10-11 Years Old)
- AA Baseball & AA Softball (12-14 Years Old)
T-Ball League
Players will receive lots of repetition in throwing, catching, hitting in a fun laid back environment. Each team will meet twice per week including 4 games through out the season. Scholarships are available to children who qualify.Ages: 4 & 5 years old
- Registration Deadline: May 30th
- Location: McNeil Fields and Rec Center fields
- Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
- Practice Days: 2x a week M/W or T/TH 5:30-6:15 or 6:30-7:15
- Practices start: June 12th
- Games: could be any day M-Th starting June 30th
- Coaches Meeting: TBD
- Fee: $26 ($36 after deadline)
Homeschool Physical Education
Looking for a way to get your kids active? Home School PE classes are a great place to start. Join us on Friday afternoons at the new Community Rec. Center. Tons of games, movement and sports will keep your kids engaged and wanting more. Taught by Csilla Rodriquez, mom of 3 with a Masters Degree in Physical Education. Sign up early as space is limited!
- Registration Deadline: January 3rd 2023
- Location: Montrose Community Rec. Center
- Dates: Thursdays Jan 12, 2023 - March 16 2023 & March 23, 2023- May 25, 2023
- Session 1: Ages 3-7 Years old
- Session 2: Ages 8-13 years old
- Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
- Fee: $89
Youth Wrestling
This is a NEW program coached by the High School coaches and wrestlers. Your child will learn the basic moves and techniques to improve their skill and have FUN, finishing with a tournament to show off what they have learned. Sign up now to be a part of this 2nd year program. This is limited to 30 kids per session.
Dates: Nov. 1, 3,8,10,15,17,29 December 1, 6 with a Mini meet on Dec 7th
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM Fee: $42
Age: 2nd - 5th Grade Location: MHS Wrestling Room
Registration Deadline: Oct. 23
Registration Code: YWRESTLE
Instructors: Neil Samples and Bryant Hunter
Contact Us
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Abby Glaysher
Youth Recreation Coordinator
970-497-8580
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