Open Gym Pickleball (Ages 10+) - Winter 2026
2026-02-01 13:30 - 16:30, 2026-02-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Open Gym Pickleball for Ages 10+ $5/visit January 2 – April 26 Sundays, 1:30-4:30pm; Fridays, 6:00-9:00pm Darren Patterson Christian Academy (518 S San Juan Ave)
This game mixes badminton, tennis, and ping pong skills creating a fun, active, low-impact sport for individuals of all ages and athletic backgrounds! No experience required.
BV Rec provides supervisors to unlock the school, get everything set up in the gym, collect money, make sure everyone signs in for that day and has a completed annual waiver on file, facilitate game play, clean up everything after play is finished and lock the building.
Registration Deadline: Drop-in
Click Here to sign the BV Rec Waiver Online for Ages 10+

Youth Open Gym Indoor Soccer - 2026
2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:00 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Youth Open Gym Indoor Soccer
Coed | January 21-March 18 | Wednesdays
Born 2014-2017 (U10 & U12 age groups) – 4:00-5:00pm
$3 per visit | Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Come and play pickup indoor soccer organized by BV Rec this Winter! Players will be split into random teams and play scrimmages. Players should wear non-marking athletic shoes and shin guards.
***Parents/guardians must sign a waiver before their child is allowed to participate!***
Registration Deadline: Drop-in

Click Here to Sign the BV Rec Waiver Online!

Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers - 2026
2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:15 | Collegiate Peaks Campground, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers
Coed – Ages: 6-14 (as of 2/5/26 – first day of program)
$90 for registration – $30 for rental gear
Thursdays, 4:00-5:15pm – February 5-March 12 (6 Sessions)
Collegiate Peaks Campground

Scholarships are available! The BV Recreation Scholarship Fund helps support community members, regardless of financial situation, by giving them the ability to participate in BV Recreation programs at no cost. Please apply for a scholarship today by following this link and submitting the online form!
https://www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/

Join experienced instructors from Buena Vista Mountain Adventures for the Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers program! Whether you’re new to the idea, or an experienced skier, come and join the fun of Cross Country Skiing!

Gear Rental is available for an additional $30, in a limited supply. After registering, we will reach out to parents that have requested to rent gear to set up a time to fit your children for their gear. The gear pickup day will take place on Friday, January 30th. The Youth Cross Country Ski Explorers Banquet will be held at the Community Center after the last day of skiing on Thursday, March 12th.

*Please note that we are limited to a max of 40 participants in the program due to a limited number of coaches. Participants are encouraged to sign up for the Waiting List if the program is full. Participants will be added to the program if more coaches for the program are found. Please contact Tucker Wildeson at 719-581-1051 or twildeson@buenavistaco.gov if you are interested in coaching.

A volunteer coaches meeting will take place on Thursday, January 29th at 6:00pm at the BV Community Center (715 E Main St). We highly encourage all volunteer coaches to attend this meeting, if possible. We will cover important information regarding the program to set you up for success as a cross-country ski coach. There will also be an optional field training for volunteer coaches to learn how to properly teach the basics to the participants. Date and time TBD.

Program Dates
Friday, January 23 – Registration Deadline
Thursday, January 29 – Coaches Meeting at the BV Community Center at 6:00pm
Friday, January 30 – Ski Gear Checkout Day at the BV Community Center
Date & Time TBD – Optional Coaches Field training w/ BVMA at the Collegiate Peaks Campground
Thursday, February 5 – Session 1
Thursday, February 12 – Session 2
Thursday, February 19 – Session 3
Thursday, February 26 – Session 4
Thursday, March 5 – Session 5
Thursday, March 12 – Final Session
Thursday, March 12 – End of Season Banquet at the BV Community Center at 5:45pm

Registration Deadline: Friday, January 23rd

Register for Youth Cross Country Ski League Here!

Youth Fall Bowling League
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Split Happens, 7615 US-50, Salida, CO, 81201, United States
League Starts Saturday January 17th at 10am for 8 weeks.
Pee-Wees Under 6
Bantams 6 to 8
Preps 9 to 11
Juniors 12 to 14
Majors 15 – 18

Weekly Dues Will Vary From $2.50 – $7.50 Per Week Depending On Age
For More Information And To Signup Contact Split Happens @ 719-539-6436
