Pagosa Springs’ Recreation News

The deadline to register children ages 9-12 for this year’s youth volleyball program has been extended to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12.
Registrations are available at the elementary and middle schools, and are also available at the recreation office in Town Hall. Registrations are also available for download through the recreation department link at www.townofpagosasprings.com.

Parents are reminded that all registrations should be submitted to the recreation office in Town Hall. Cost is $30 per player and $15 for each additional child in the same, immediate family who participates. The season is tentatively scheduled to begin next week. All participants will be contacted at least two days prior to the first night of the program.

Age divisions will be 9-10 and 11-12. Coaches, sponsors and officials for both divisions are needed and appreciated. The 9-10 season will consist of clinic-style sessions which will include drills, an introduction to game rules and scrimmages. The 11-12 season will consist of at least two weeks of practice and a competitive game schedule. All sessions are tentatively scheduled to take place during the week (evenings) at the Ross Aragon Community Center.

For more information, call the recreation office at 264-4151 Ext. 231 or 232.

Soccer photos

This year’s youth soccer photo packages are being processed at Pagosa Photography.

Parents who ordered photos can stop by the studio at 480 San Juan St. in downtown Pagosa Springs or contact Jeff Laydon at 264-3686 to check the status of orders.

Sponsors will be provided with their commemorative plaques as soon as team photos become available.

Pick-up Pagosa Country

As part of its continuing anti-litter campaign, the Town of Pagosa Springs is inviting local students in grades K-8 to enter the fifth annual “Pick-up Pagosa Country” poster and essay contests.

Through Oct. 31, children in grades K-4 can submit entries in the poster contest, while children in grades 5-8 can get involved by entering the essay contest.

The theme for entries in the poster contest (grades K-4) is, naturally, “Pick-up Pagosa Country.” Entries should focus on the impacts of litter and/or recycling on our community and should be submitted according to the following general guidelines:

•    All entries should be submitted on 8.5”x11” paper
•    Any art supplies can be used
•    Neatness, legibility and creativity are essential
•    Artwork must be original and hand-drawn
•    Include student’s name, grade and phone number on the back of entry

The theme for entries in the essay contest (grades 5-8) is also “Pick-up Pagosa Country.” Entries should explain why local litter prevention and/or recycling efforts are important and should follow these guidelines:

•    All entries must be legibly hand-written on 8.5”X11” paper
•    Entries are limited to a maximum of 250 words
•    Include student’s name, grade and phone number with entry

Submissions can be dropped off at the front desk in Town Hall until 5 p.m. Oct. 28. Submissions can also be mailed to: Pick-up Pagosa Country Contest, Town Hall, P.O. Box 1859, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. Submissions will not be returned. Prizes will be awarded for first-, second- and third-place entries in each grade.

For more information, call 264-4151 Ext. 232 or e-mail tcarosello@centurytel.net.