by Lisa Crockett

Before long, the snow will melt it will be time to hit the ballparks and fields. Now is the time to register for spring sports and activities.

Castle Pines Athletics - Play at home! Castle Pines Athletics is new and dedicated to Castle Pines North (CPN) youth. Practices and games are played right here in CPN. Non-competitive spring sports include soccer, volleyball and cheerleading camps. Baseball and T-ball will be offered this summer. Classes are filling up fast. For more information or to register, visit www.castlepinesathletics.com.

Castle Rock Recreation Center - Castle Rock Recreation Center offers a variety of sports and activities. For more information and to register, visit www.crgov.com/recreation.

Colorado Elite - Colorado Elite offers recreational and competitive spring soccer leagues. Visit www.coloradoelite.com for more information or to register.

Cougars Lacrosse - Cougars Lacrosse offers spring lacrosse teams for both boys and girls. Registration is planned to begin in early to mid December. Visit www.cougarslax.com for specific details and to register.

Dolphins Youth Sports - Dolphins Youth Sports offers baseball, cheerleading, football and more. Learn more by visiting www.dcdolphins.com.

Lone Tree Recreation Center - The Lone Tree Recreation Center offers a host of youth and adult activities and sports. For more information and to register, visit www.sspr.org.

Real Colorado - Real Colorado offers youth recreational and competitive soccer leagues, as well as adult soccer leagues. Register children ages three and older as well as adults for the spring season. Visit www.realcolorado.net for more information or to register.

Safe Splash Swim School - Now is the time to practice those strokes. Safe Splash is a year-round warm water swim school for ages 6 months and older. For information and to register for lessons, visit www.safesplash.com.