Buena Vista Recreation Information Center

Youth Basketball League - Grades 5-6 - 2025
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms, 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
5-6 Grade Youth Basketball – Fall 2025
BV Rec & BVHS Boys Basketball are partnering once again to bring you the Youth Basketball League! The League is open for players in K-6th Grades. Girls & Boys will be split into volunteer-coached teams in the 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6 grade divisions. The Kindergarten age group will be coed and run camp-style (practices and scrimmages during the week with no games on the weekends). Practices will be led by trained BV Rec Practice Facilitators for the Kindergarten and 1-2 grade age groups. While the 3-4 and 5-6 grade age groups’ practices will be led by the BVHS Boys Basketball coaches and players.

Game schedule and locations will be released after the season begins. All age groups will begin practice the week of Monday, October 13. All age groups will play their first games on Saturday, October 25 and final games on Saturday, December 6. Games will typically be played 4v4 on a full 2-hoop side court. Players and coaches will receive a team t-shirt, which is included in the registration fee. Players need to wear non-marking athletic shoes while on the court.

Season Dates: October 13 – December 6 (No practices or games the week of November 24 – November 30 due to Thanksgiving)

Age: Players in Grades 5-6

Cost: Early Registration Discount (Register Before September 15) – $75
Register After September 15 – $90

Practice Times: Thursdays @ 7:00-8:00pm

Practice Location: Buena Vista High School Gyms (559 S Railroad St)
Boys – Red Gym; Girls – White Gym

Game Day: Saturdays beginning October 25

Game Locations: Avery Parsons Elementary School (516 E Main St) and McGinnis Gym (Next to Elementary School)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 26, 2025

Volunteer Parent Coaches for each team are needed! A Coaches Meeting will be held on Thursday, October 9 at 6:00pm in the Community Center. Please contact Ben at 719-581-1052 or bbuschur@buenavistaco.gov, if interested. Volunteer parent coaches are eligible to receive a 50% participant registration fee refund at the end of the season. Please contact Ben towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund. Please reach out to Ben if you or your child aged 13 or older are interested in being a paid Youth Basketball Referee.

If participants’ families are interested in financial assistance, scholarships are available! Please visit www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/ for more information and to apply.

Please click here to view BV Rec’s Youth Sports “Playing Up” Policy.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, September 26, 2025

2025 Fall Youth Basketball Practice Schedule
Coed Kindergarten – Mondays, 4:00-4:45pm, Darren Patterson Christian Academy
1-2 Grade Girls – Mondays, 5:00-5:45pm, Darren Patterson Christian Academy
1-2 Grade Boys – Mondays, 6:00-6:45pm, Darren Patterson Christian Academy
3-4 Grade Girls – Thursdays, 5:45-6:45pm, Buena Vista High School – White Gym
3-4 Grade Boys – Thursdays, 5:45-6:45pm, Buena Vista High School – Red Gym
5-6 Grade Girls – Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm, Buena Vista High School – White Gym (One additional practice per week scheduled by team coach)
5-6 Grade Boys – Thursdays, 7:00-8:00pm, Buena Vista High School – Red Gym (One additional practice per week scheduled by team coach)

Click here to register for the 5-6 Grade Boys Division!

Click here to register for the 5-6 Grade Girls Division!

Women's 6x6 Volleyball League - Fall 2025
2025-10-29 18:00 - 21:30 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Women’s 6×6 Volleyball League
Ages: 16+
$30/Participant (No Team Registration Fee)
Wednesdays, 6:00-9:30pm
September 10 – October 29
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Bump, Set, Spike! Registration is open for the Women’s Volleyball League! Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 8 games, including a postseason tournament. Teams will be scheduled for Officiating/Scorekeeping. The league will be split into A (advanced/competitive) & B (beginner/recreational) skill divisions, if possible.
**Minimum of 6 teams required to operate this league.**
Team Registration Deadline: Friday, August 29
*Late team fee of $50 will be applied after this date.*
Click here for online team registration!
Click here for online player registration!

Men's Open Gym Volleyball League - Fall 2025
2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Men’s 4X4 Volleyball League
Ages: 16+
$3 /Participant
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
September 16 – October 21
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Get ready for the Men’s Open Gym Volleyball League! This is a drop-in payment league, $3 per participant per night.

Club Volleyball Try-Outs
2025-10-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Lake County High School, 1000 West 4th Street, Leadville, 80461
All our welcome to attend for Two Mile High Volleyball Club Tryouts will be Saturday October 11th and Sunday October 12th (please attend both nights) from 3PM to 5PM at Lake County High School Gym 1000 W 4th Street Leadville, CO 80461
Any Questions please contact Nicole Negrete (970) 390-2201 or Tara Espinoza (970) 389-1222 Ages must be born between June 2009 and June 2014!!

Youth Soccer - 2016-2017's - Fall 25
2025-10-09 17:30 - 18:45 | Softball Field, Softball Field, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
2016-2017’s YOUTH SOCCER – Fall 2025

Fall Youth Soccer is here! Players will be placed on parent-volunteer coached teams. Practices will be led by trained Practice Facilitators. Game schedule and locations will be released after the season begins. All age groups will begin practice the week of Monday, August 25. All age groups will play their first games on Saturday, September 6 and final games on Saturday, October 11.

Season Dates: August 25-October 11

Age: Players born in 2016-2017

Cost: Early Registration Discount! (Register Before July 28th) – $70
Registration After July 28th – $85

Practice Times:

Girls – Mondays & Wednesdays @ 5:30-6:45pm
Boys – Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 5:30-6:45pm

Practice Location: Sheila Stout Memorial Field (Softball Field)

Game Day: Saturdays

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 8, 2025

Uniforms: 2016-2017’s players will wear the same red dry-fit jersey every season. If a player does not have a jersey or needs a new one, they can be purchased during registration for $20. Shin guards covered by a sock are required at all practices and games. Athletic shoes or soccer cleats (no front toe cleat) are recommended.

Volunteer Coaches: We need you! Volunteer parent coaches are eligible to receive a 50% participant registration fee refund at the end of the season. Please contact Hannah towards the end of the season if you wish to receive this refund. A Coaches Meeting will be held on Monday, August 18 at 6:00pm in the Community Center. If interested, please contact Hannah at 719-581-7155 or email hramirez@buenavistaco.gov. Please reach out to Hannah if you are interested in being a paid Practice Facilitator, or if you or your child age 12 or older are interested in being a paid Youth Soccer Referee.

If a participant’s family is interested in financial assistance, scholarships are available! Please visit https://www.buenavistarec.com/scholarships/ for more information and to apply.

Please click here to view BV Rec’s Youth Sports “Playing Up” Policy.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, August 8, 2025

2025 Fall Soccer Practice Schedule

2020-2021’s Coed – Wednesdays at 4:00-4:45pm @ High School Baseball Field
2020-2021’s Coed – Wednesdays at 5:00-5:45pm @ High School Baseball Field

2018-2019’s Girls – Mondays & Wednesdays at 4:00-5:00pm @ Soccer Field (South Side)
2018-2019’s Boys – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:00-5:00pm @ Soccer Field (South Side)
2016-2017’s Girls – Mondays & Wednesdays at 5:30-6:45pm @ Softball Field
2016-2017’s Boys – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30-6:45pm @ Softball Field
2014-2015’s Coed – Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:00-5:30pm @ Soccer Field (North Side)

Click here to register for the 2016-2017’s Girls Session!

Click here to register for the 2016-2017’s Boys Session!

Fourmile Forty MTB Race
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | BV Community Center, 715 E. Main St., Buena Vista, 81211, United States
Don’t let the gravel ride start fool ya, this route is sure to challenge even the fittest riders. Some punchy climbs through the Fourmile Recreation Area, with a short hike-a-bike section to

Concerts in the Park - 2025
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | McPhelemy Park, Hwy 24 and Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
FREE! – Thursdays starting June 19 through August 14, 2025 – 6:00-8:00pm
Concerts in the Park showcases local and regional performers at beautiful McPhelemy Park located right next to the Buena Vista Town Pond. This summer, all acts will perform on the Legacy Stage in McPhelemy Park!! Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic, grab your beach chair, and come enjoy the atmosphere of our free Concerts in the Park! A great variety of musical acts from week to week.
Donations to musicians are always appreciated!
2025 Schedule

June 19
Howie Campbell

June 26
101st Army Band

July 10
Bad Penny

July 17
Tim Burt

July 24
Mountain Mantra

July 31
Bruce Hayes

August 7
The Gulleys

August 14
PB & K

Youth Summer Basketball Skills & Fun - Summer 25
2025-06-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Buena Vista Middle & High School Gyms, 559 S Railroad St, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Youth Summer Basketball Skills & Fun
Coed – Grades 3-8 (as of Fall 2025) – $75
Sundays, June 1, 8, 15 & 22 – Grades 3-5: 5:00-6:00pm – Grades 6-8: 6:00-7:00pm
Buena Vista High School Red and White Gyms (559 South Railroad)

Buena Vista Recreation is excited to partner with Coach Kevin Lubbers and Coach Scott Crites to provide a summer youth basketball skills clinic! This program is for anyone that enjoys basketball and has a desire to improve their skills and have fun while doing so. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your basketball background and experience. Coach Lubbers has 20 years of College Basketball coaching experience and leading camps just like this one. Coach Crites is the current Associate Head Coach for Girls Varsity Basketball, the AD at BV High School, and a staple of Buena Vista Basketball for many years on the Boys and Girls sides. Coach Lubbers and Coach Crites will have the help of high school basketball players assisting them with the goal of individual player development. Our goal is to provide a positive environment so each athlete will gain confidence as a basketball player while improving their physical skills. Your athlete will have a tremendous experience and receive high levels of instruction.
Please be sure to wear either basketball shoes or sneakers and don’t forget a water bottle. Basketballs will be provided for this program.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 29
Please be aware that if we do not have enough participants register for this program, we will not be able to run it. So, please tell everyone you know about this program and encourage them to sign up!
Click Here to Register Online for Grades 3-5!
Click Here to Register Online for Grades 6-8!

Collegiate Peaks Trail Ride
2025-05-04 08:00 - 14:00 | BV Community Center, 715 E. Main St., Buena Vista, 81211, United States
Take on 25 miles of BV mountain biking, experiencing everything BV has to offer. From rolling gravel roads, OHV trails, & flowy singletrack, this fun yet challenging course provides a little bit of everything!

Most Eggcellent 10K, 5K, & Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00 | McPhelemy Park, Hwy 24 and Main Street, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
The Most Eggcellent 10K, 5K, and Easter Egg Hunt occurs on Easter weekend on the Saturday immediately before Easter. The foot races travel throughout the west side of Buena Vista, offering beautiful views of Mount Princeton on both courses. The Easter Egg Hunt is for kids ages 0 – 5th grade, and it’s a flurry of activity to see how many eggs can be collected!

Women's 4-on-4 Basketball League - Fall 2024
2024-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Darren Patterson Christian Academy, 518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista, CO, 81211, United States
Women’s 4-on-4 Basketball League – Ages: 16+ $25/participant Mondays, 7:00-8:30pm November 4-December 16 Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Team Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 24 *Late team fee of $50 will be applied after this date.*
NEW THIS YEAR!! Register your team for BV Rec’s Women’s 4-on-4 Basketball League! This is a half-court, recreational league. Standings will NOT be kept, and there is no postseason. Teams are guaranteed a minimum of 7 games. Teams will play best 2 of 3 games to 25 (by 2’s and 3’s) against a scheduled opponent each week. Players will call their own fouls.
* 8 teams maximum, so please register early! *
* Minimum of 4 teams needed to operate this league. *

Click Here to Register a Player Online!
Click Here to Register a Team Online!
