Active Older Adults

The Eagle Valley Youth Boxing Team offers competitive and training programs for youth, adults, and special populations, including Jr. Olympics (ages 13-14), Silver Gloves (ages 15-16), Golden Gloves (ages 17-18) and Open/Novice Adult Division (ages 19-40). Programs support multi-sport athletes, mixed martial artists, and Parkinson’s patients through non-contact boxing, conditioning, and boxercise. Volunteer opportunities are also available for coaches, trainers, referees, and boxing judges.

Date: Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Ages: 13+
Price: $70

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Tai Chi improves balance, enhances body mechanics for everyday life, and increases energy and stamina. The classes begin with a warm-up, then proceed through Qigong exercises, followed by several movements inspired by Yang-style Tai Chi. Participants can sign up by the month or pay a daily $17 drop in fee, provided there is space available.

Date: Wednesdays, August 5-26
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Edwards Field House
Ages: 18+
Price: $60

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Learn the building blocks of pickleball with certified PPR instructor Mike Leigh. This 90-minute foundations clinic, Monday August 3rd  from 1:30-3:00pm at the Edwards Field House will focus on key skills such as serving, returning, volleying, and dinking, with an emphasis on technique and consistency. Ideal for beginners or players wanting to strengthen their fundamentals and gain confidence on the court.

Join us for a fun afternoon, paddles and balls will be provided.

Date: Monday, August 3
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: Edwards Field House
Ages: 18+
Price: $50

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This intermediate clinic is intended for players who have a solid understanding of the fundamentals and are ready to build consistency, strategy, and advanced technique. Beginner players are encouraged to register for a beginner clinic.

Learn the building blocks of pickleball with certified PPR instructor Mike Leigh. In tournament play, Mike has won 8 gold medals, 5 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals. This 90-minute clinic is meant for intermediate players who want to improve their skills on their way to becoming advanced players.  Players will develop consistent groundstrokes, using both topspin and slice.  The clinic will cover the mechanics of the drop shot and when to use a drop shot vs a drive.  The clinic will also cover how to hit overheads using proper technique, movement, and placement.  Also, how to hit an effective lob and when to use the lob for offense and defense.  Sessions conclude with integrated point play, helping players move together as partners, determine the correct shot and compete with confidence.

Join us for a fun afternoon, paddles and balls will be provided.

Date: Monday, August 10
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: Edwards Field House
Ages: 18+
Price: $50

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Pickleball is as much mental as it is physical. This interactive clinic focuses on staying calm under pressure, sharpening focus, visualizing success, making good decisions, communicating positively with partners, and most importantly, having fun while competing. This session blends proven performance strategies with mindfulness techniques you can immediately apply on the court.

Through discussion, practical exercises, and on-court application, players will learn how to:

1. Stay calm and composed during high-pressure points
2. Improve focus and consistency
3. Use visualization to enhance performance
4. Make better decisions in fast-paced games
5. Communicate positively with partners
6. Compete with confidence while enjoying the process

Instructors:

Mike Leigh holds a master’s degree in Biomechanics, has worked with the U.S. Olympic Committee, and is a PPR-certified pickleball teaching professional. Mike specializes in the mental game and helping players perform at their best when it matters most.

Dylan Leigh holds a master’s degree in psychology, is a licensed psychotherapist, and serves as adjunct faculty at Naropa University, where he teaches mindfulness and meditation. Dylan brings evidence-based mindfulness practices that translate directly to improved performance and enjoyment in sport.

Date: Monday, August 17
Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: Edwards Field House
Ages: 18+
Price: $100

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We are happy to be a participating partner with Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit/Active & Fit, and Renew Active. If you are enrolled in any of these programs, your membership to the Gypsum Recreation Center is free!

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To get signed up for your membership, please call your insurance company to receive your Fitness ID number. Bring that number to the front desk at the Gypsum Recreation Center, and we will activate your membership! All memberships include access to the fitness floor, pool, sport court, climbing wall, and fitness classes.

Tai Chi Fit improves balance, develops better body mechanics for everyday life, increases energy, and increases stamina. The classes begin with a warm up and continues  through Qigong exercises followed by several movements that are inspired by Yang style Tai Chi.

Exercising in the water is a challenging, yet fun workout that is easy on the joints! Come and let use the resistance of the water and power to your cardio workout!

Good for the mind, body and soul, this stress-reliever will help you gain improved body awareness and flexibility through the yoga tradition. Take the class to tone your muscles or as a compliment to your normal exercise routine.

Zumba® combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system which involves dance and aerobic elements. Zumba’s choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo and martial arts.