FAQs • Kersey, CO • CivicEngage

What time commitment is involved in volunteering to coach a team?: Usually we ask for 3 to 5 hours a week. Most often, leagues are set up with two practice dates and one game date each week. Because most of our leagues require traveling to other communities, we factor that time in as well. You are not required to transport members of your team to sporting events. If you would like to set up a ‘carpool’ procedure with your families, you may do so, but don’t feel obligated to make that happen. Families are responsible to transport their own children to and from game locations.

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Recreation Department

1. What is the United Way Scholarship and how can I apply?: The United Way Scholarship is a fund dedicated solely to helping youth become involved in sports activities. Each year we receive a limited amount of funding to support youth registration fees. Applicants wishing to receive assistance my write in ‘UW Scholarship’ on their sport specific registration form. Successful applicants will receive partial scholarships for select sports.

Scholarships are only valid for:
- NVAA Basketball, Volleyball and Soccer
- Hot Shots Basketball, Soccer, Flag Football, T-Ball
- Coach Pitch Baseball

Scholarships cannot be used for
- Community Events
- Field Trips
- FourStar Baseball League fees
- Indian Peaks Girls Softball Association
- Summer Activities
- Swimming Lessons

2. Where do I register for upcoming programs?: Registration forms can be found on our website under sport specific pages (i.e. volleyball, basketball, soccer, etc.). They can also be found at the front desk of the Kersey Town Hall (hours Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

3. How can I volunteer coach a youth sports team?: Please get in touch with our Director of Recreation to complete a Background Check and Volunteer Application Form. We are always looking for more community members to help coach our programs!
Contact the Director of Recreation

4. Can my child play in a higher level league or age division?: Most of our leagues offer the opportunity for kids to ‘play-up’ in age division or grade level leagues. This request can be made straight to the Director or Recreation for approval. It is the discretion of the DR to promote a child to the next level based on their particular skill or maturity level. Please note that participants cannot ‘play-down’ in age or grade levels.

5. How can I sponsor a team or activity?: We offer several opportunities for companies and individuals to sponsor our programs. There are options from Player Scholarships to Team, Program and Event Sponsors. Please view the quarterly brochure for each specific scholarship or sponsorship.

2017 Summer Brochure (PDF)

6. How do I get signed up to receive weekly emails and updates?: Send us a message we’ll add you to the list! Please be sure to include your full name and a phone number. Updates are sent out at least once a week for program registrations, activities and community events. At any time you would like us to take you off the email list, please respond to the same email stating you would like to be removed.

Contact Recreation Department

7. What is the Kersey Teen Advisory Council all about?: We would like to start an organized group comprised of middle school and high school students to help lead the way in planning, programming and implementing youth activities and events in the community. If you are interested in applying for the council, please contact the Director of Recreation for more information.

8. What time commitment is involved in volunteering to coach a team?: Usually we ask for 3 to 5 hours a week. Most often, leagues are set up with two practice dates and one game date each week. Because most of our leagues require traveling to other communities, we factor that time in as well. You are not required to transport members of your team to sporting events. If you would like to set up a ‘carpool’ procedure with your families, you may do so, but don’t feel obligated to make that happen. Families are responsible to transport their own children to and from game locations.

9. Do I need to provide equipment for my team?: No. Kersey Recreation will provide the equipment necessary for you to perform your coaching duties and to use in game situations. You can, on your own accord, purchase and/or use your own equipment during practice and game situations. We ask that you appropriately mark your equipment so as not to confuse ownership.

10. Are you allowed to reserve the parks?: Yes. There is a fee and a damage deposit required when filling out the reservation form. Please keep in mind that when renting the park you are only reserving the picnic pavilions, not the entire park.

11. Does the Town rent out the Community Center?: Yes, there is a fee and damage deposit required. A form needs to be filled out at Town Hall.