Youth Sport Registration & Team Selection Guidelines
With the continual growth of our youth sports programs, the City of Fort Lupton is concerned with keeping youth sports fair. To make all teams as close to equal as possible, we have established a number of guidelines that will be followed in the upcoming sports seasons.
1. It is the mission of the Fort Lupton Recreation Center to provide programs for all youth of Fort Lupton to enjoy regardless of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, or any other factors as a service to the community.
2. Registrations will be accepted during operation hours and during designated dates listed.
3. Participants must complete a registration form and pay the registration fee.
a. Early Bird registration – this group will receive an early bird discount and will begin after priority registration ends.
b. Normal Registration – will pay normal fee; all participants MUST be registered before the deadline.
c. Late Registrations will be placed on the wait list and placed on teams on an as needed basis.
4. Players will randomly be placed on teams based on age. All attempts will be made to put an equal number of ages on each team.
5. Immediate family members will be placed on the same team, however, they must participate in the same league (and age division), and it must be clearly noted on their registration packets.
6. Coaches child(ren) will be placed on their team. Coaching staffs (Head & Assistant Coaches) are only guaranteed 3 roster spots for their children.
7. No requests by participants for a coach, practice time or another player request will be honored.

Goals & Purpose for Youth Sports
1. Provide programs for all youth of Fort Lupton to enjoy regardless of race, religion, gender, socioeconomic status, or any other factors as a service to the community.
2. To provide programs that promotes learning, participation and fun first and competition second.
3. Provide programs that are safe and enjoyable.
4. To EXPECT that good sportsmanship and fair play is the standard behavior by coaches, players, and parents.
5. To teach the participants the skills and fundamentals of the sport in which they are participating
6. To encourage the participants’ development of sportsmanship, team play, and leadership.

Volunteer Coach Information
Youth baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, and basketball coaches… The Fort Lupton Recreation Center is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and knowledgeable adults who enjoy working with people. Without your assistance, we could not offer quality programs at such reasonable prices. If you are interested in volunteering 2-4 hours of your time each week please call 303-857-4200. All coaches must attend coaches meetings, pass a background check, pass NYSCA Certifications, and follow all league rules and regulations.

Officials
Do you have sports knowledge or experience officiating youth or adults? Do you want to make a little extra money? The Fort Lupton Recreation Center is looking for hard working, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic officials. For more information contact the Recreation Center to find out about officiating opportunities PLEASE CONTACT the Sports Coordinator for more info.

Sponsorship Information
Are you interested in sponsoring one of our youth or adult sports teams? Please contact the Sports Coordinator for more information on how you can give back to the community and advertise your business!

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Little Kickers Soccer: CO-ED
Come participate in the Fort Lupton beginner’s soccer program that focuses on fun and skill development. There will be no tournament and score will not be kept. Coaches or volunteer parents will be required to officiate Little Kickers soccer games. Youth volunteer coaches are needed – please contact the sports coordinator with questions.
Registration:  Early Bird - February 10 ($35);  Normal - February 17 ($40)
Location: Community Park (near the pavilion)
Practice: 30 minutes before each game
First Game: Tuesday, March 13
Last Game: April 17

Youth Soccer: CO-ED
Boys and Girls! Come participate in the Fort Lupton spring soccer program. This is our intermediate soccer program that focuses on fun and skill development. There will be no tournament and score will not be kept. Youth volunteer coaches are needed – please contact the sports coordinator with questions.
Registration:  Early Bird - February 10 ($35);  Normal - February 17 ($40)
Location: Community Park (near the pavilion)
Practice: One, 1 hour practice per week at the rec
First Game: Tuesday, March 15
Last Game: April 19

Spring Soccer: 3rd - 8th Grade
All youth are encouraged to participate in this recreation and skill development focused league. Teams will travel to surrounding N.V.A.A. communities and play on Saturdays. Youth volunteer coaches are needed - please contact the sports coordinator with questions.
Registration:  Early Bird - February 10 ($55);  Normal - February 17 ($60)
Location: Games will be played in Fort Lupton and surrounding NVAA communities
Practice: Two, 1 hour practice per week at the rec
First Game: March 24
Last Game: May 5
Tournament: May 12 (5th - 8th grade only)

NVAA Volleyball: 3rd - 6th Grade
All youth in grades 3rd through 6th are encouraged to participate! Come bump, set and spike your way through spring in the N.V.A.A. volleyball league that focuses on fun and skill development. Teams will travel to surrounding N.V.A.A. communities and play on Saturdays. Youth volunteer coaches are needed – please contact the sports coordinator with questions.
Registration:  Early Bird - January 27 ($55);  Normal - February 3 ($60)
Location: Fort Lupton and surrounding communities
Practice: Coaches are allowed 2; 1 hour practices per week
First Game: March 10
Last Game: April 21
Tournament: April 28 (5th - 8th grade only)

NVAA Girls Softball
Come participate in Fort Lupton's Girls Softball League, if you're interested in softball and love participating in a fun environment then this is the perfect league for you! Players will receive softball pants through our rental program; players will turn pants in to coaching staff right after their last scheduled game. Youth volunteer coaches are needed – please contact the sports coordinator with questions.
Registration:  Early Bird - April 13 ($65);  Deadline - April 20 ($70)
Location: Fort Lupton and surrounding communities
Practice: Coaches are allowed 2; 1 hour practices per week
First Game: Week of May 14
Last Game: Week of June 4
Tournament: TBA

Four Star Baseball
Must bring a copy of their birth certificate to register! - As of June 1, 2012
Youth aged 9 years to 14 years encouraged to participate in the Fort Lupton Youth Summer Baseball Program; players will enhance baseball skills and knowledge while enjoyed the great game of baseball! Games will be played on weekday evenings. Players will receive baseball pants & belt through our rental program; player will turn pants and belts in to coaching staff right after their last scheduled game.
Registration:  Early Bird - April 13 ($65);  Deadline - April 20 ($70)
Location: Fort Lupton and surrounding communities
Game Nights: PeeWee - Wed./Fri.; Junior - Mon./Thur.; Senior - Tues./Fri.
Practice: Coaches are allowed 2; 1 hour practices per week
First Game: Week of May 14
Last Game: Week of June 4
Tournament: July 20 - 22

Coach Pitch Baseball
This is our intermediate program. This league focuses on recreation and skill development. There will be no tournament and score will not be kept. Coaches or volunteer parents will be required to help officiate all games. Games will be played twice a week in the evenings. Players will receive baseball pants through our rental program; players will turn pants in to coaching staff right after their last scheduled game. Youth volunteer coaches are needed – please contact the sports coordinator with questions.
Registration:  Early Bird - April 13 ($50);  Deadline - April 20 ($55)
Location: Games will be played in Fort Lupton
Practice: Coaches are allowed 2; 1 hour practices per week
First Game: May 29
Last Game: Week of June 25

Tee Ball Baseball
Boys and Girls! Come participate in the Fort Lupton Summer Baseball program for fun and skill development. This league focuses on recreation. There will be no tournament and score will not be kept. Coaches or volunteer parents will be required to help officiate all games. Games will be played twice a week in the evenings. All games will be played in Fort Lupton. Players will receive baseball pants through our rental program; players will turn pants in to coaching staff right after their last scheduled game. Youth volunteer coaches are needed – please contact the sports coordinator with questions.
Registration:  Early Bird - April 13 ($50);  Deadline - April 20 ($55)
Location: Games will be played in Fort Lupton
Practice: Coaches are allowed 2; 45 minute practices per week
First Game: May 29
Last Game: Week of June 25