Vision:
To create Community through People, Programs, and the use of open space.
The mission or "purpose: of the Recreation Department is to provide all citizens of Fountain with high quality programs, facilities and services that will positively affect our vision of creating community.
To effectively achieve our Vision and Mission, we have broken them both down into specific areas. These areas are designed to provide our department with direction and guidance for developing and evaluating programs, facilities and services. These mission areas are:
- Provide diversified recreational and educational experiences
- Foster human development
- Promote health and wellness
- Strengthen community image and sense of pride
- Efficiently utilize resources and demonstrate fiscal responsibility
- Develop and cultivate partnerships
- Support economic development
- Protect environmental resources
- Develop and empower staff
- Increase cultural unity
- Be good stewards of public resources
Coaches Information
Youth Sports Volunteer Coaches
We are always seeking volunteer coaches for our youth sports programs. There are many benefits to becoming a youth coach, here are a few:
- Your child or a child of your choosing plays for FREE
- Coaching is fun and empowering
- Personal self-development
- Create lifelong relationships
- Improves your communication styles
- Become a mentor to children in your community
If you are interested in becoming a coach, contact the Recreation Department at (719) 322-2030 for additional information. Please review the List of Disqualifiers below, before singing up. When you are ready to volunteer, visit our Registration Page and sign up and coach one of our teams.
Rules & Regulations
The City of Fountain Recreation Department is devoted to ensuring positive, fun, and educational programs to all ages, no matter the skill level. Throughout the year, we offer a variety of youth sports including baseball, softball, tee-ball, soccer, flag football, basketball, and volleyball. We also offer co-ed adult sports for ages 16 and older that include: volleyball, kickball, and softball. Many of our programs start at four years of age and can be played all the way up to 8th grade.
When determining the age group for a child, you will use the child’s age at the start date of the season, not at the time of registration.
Fountain Release of Liability
The risk of injury to your child from the activities involved in our recreational programs could be significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death; and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist. In order for anyone to participate in City sponsored recreational activities, they must sign a Release of Liability Waiver.
All participants must agree to the Release of Liability waiver during the registration process in order to participate in any recreation programs.
Help sponsor a child or team. Fountain Recreation awards numerous scholarships for young citizens to participate in our programs each year. By sponsoring a child, team, event or league, you can leverage the power of collective credibility. Creating an image of success and authority for your business is a smart way to win more customers.
Imagine how your business, company or brand reputation will soar when you work alongside other successful brands with a reputation for giving back to the community. Here are a few reasons you should consider becoming a sponsor:
Brand Visibility: Our sponsors company names and logos are on display at all of our community events and programs.
Targeted Marketing: For businesses that target specifics within a community such as: retail sales, dining-out opportunities, home services, child service, reality, and pet needs; this is great opportunity to introduce your services to the community.
Efficient Lead Generation: Finding new leads can be hard for both new and well-established business. During our sponsor appreciation days, you have access to our 100’s of customers and their families.
Return on Investment: The goal of sponsorship is to add new leads to your existing customer base. By adding new leads, you have the potential to add loyal customers from the community.
City of Fountain Recreation
EMAIL: recreation@fountaincolorado.org
PHONE: (719) 322-2030
ADDRESS: 301 E. Iowa Ave, Fountain CO. 80817