Montrose Recreation District

What's new at the Montrose Recreation District?

Recreation At-A-Glance

• Looking for a summer job? We've got the perfect one for you. Click here for full descriptions!

• Register for Introduction to Baseball & Softball Now! This clinic is designed for 3 and 4 year olds. Click here to download your registration form! For more information call Justin, 249-7831 x17.

• Learn more about MRD and recreation! Click here for the articles in our Recreation Education 2008 series.

• Register for Summer Youth Baseball & Softball NOW!!! Divisions are available for ages 6 through 16 years. Don't miss out on this great summer past time. Click here to download your printable registration form. We're always looking for great volunteer coaches too! Interested? Call Justin, 249-7831 x17.

• Attention All Soccer Players!!! The British Challanger Sports Camp will host the #1 Soccer Camp in America right here in Montrose, June 16 - 20. Register by May 2 and you'll get a FREE British soccer jersey & more! Click here to visit their website.

• Register for the NEW Youth Outdoor Adventure Club now!!! This brand new program will teach your children essential outdoor skills that will stick with them forever. Let your child take advantage of all the outdoor fun Montrose has to offer. Instruction includes orienteering, hiking, rock climbing, camping and fishing. Fee is $40. For more information call Justin, 249-7831 x17.

• 50+ Billiards Tournament May 1. Don't sink your 8 ball too soon at this sporting tournament. Tournament is held at the Senior Center in the Montrose Pavilion, 10:00 am. It's just $2.50 to enter. For more information call Amy, 252-4884.

• Experienced RiderCourse May 4. Register now for this motorcycle rider course designed to refresh riding skills and refine your skills. The course is specifically for those that KNOW what they are doing on a motorcyle. Fee is $64 per person. Click here to download a printable registration form.

• Registration for the NEW Youth Disc Golf Club begins May 5. Children will play the disc golf courses in Montrose, Telluride and Olathe in this brand new program. They'll get outside and have fun with friends learning a new sport. Fee is $20. Club meets Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26. For more information call Justin, 249-7831 x17. .

Be sure to include your full email address. Your information will not be shared, sold or rented.

Montrose Recreation District Weekly Trivia Challange

Every week you've got a chance to win! Be the first to answer the trivia question correctly. It's simple - just click on the answer button to send an email to the Montrose Recreation District with your answer. Good Luck!

Last week's answer:
The only US city in which all 3 professional sports teams wear the same colors is Pittsburgh, PA.

Week of April 28:
What is the farthest a frisbee has been tossed by a non-human and what was the animal that tossed it?

Every month on the first Wednesday of the month the Montrose Recreation District can send you our E-Letter. We'll keep you up to date on what's happening at the District and you'll never miss your favorite activity again.

Tom Thomas
Sports Programming Supervisor

Nick & Jen Parish
Climbing Wall Volunteers

Volunteer & Employee of the Quarter

Congratulations to our Volunteer and Employee of the Quarter.

Nicholas & Jennifer Parish were named MRD's Volunteers of the Quarter for 1st Quarter 2008. The Parish's volunteer their time to run the Drop-In Climbing Wall and have improved the program immensely. They are also volunteering their time to expose Montrose youth to the benefits of climbing both inside and out! Thank you for your dedicated service.

Tom Thomas, Sports Programming Supervisor, was named MRD's Employee of the Quarter for the 1st Quarter 2008. Tom has been with the district for 36 years. In addition to developing and coordinating all adult sport programs, Tom's experience in drafting has been invaluable to MRD. He recently developed various plans for renovations and construction projects.

Cast your vote here for employee and volunteer of the quarter. Include your nominee's name, whether volunteer or employee, and why you've nominated them. Entries will be kept anonymous. Look for our next winners in June!

Now more pencils, no more books, no more teachers dirty looks!

It's finally here!!!

Our 2008 Summer Activity Guide is out and if it hasn't hit your mailbox yet, it will soon.

The Activity Guide is also available for pick-up at the MRD Aquatic Center & Administration Offices. Look for it around town too!

Make sure to check out our full line-up of summer fun. We've added lots of new programs for every age group and interest. There's even a class for man's best friend!

Call 249-7705 with any questions.