Basketball beginners can get into the sport through Craig Parks and Recreations junior youth basketball league.

Registration is open for boys and girls from kindergarten through second grade. Boys leagues will play Mondays and Wednesdays, while girls will be Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The deadline to register is Jan. 8, and the season runs from Feb. 10 through April 10.

Registration is available in person or online at http://www.ci.craig.co.us. For more information, call Parks and Rec at 970-826-2029.

Registration for water aerobics during the winter now is open through Craig Parks and Recreation.

Water aerobics offer a low-resistance method of exercise and can improve fitness and flexibility. The classes are held at Moffat County High Schools pool from 7 to 8 p..m. Mondays and Wednesdays.

Classes run through Jan. 15 and will not occur the week of winter break. Sessions cost $45, or $4 for individual classes. For more information, call Craig Parks and Recreation at 970-826-2017.

Registration is open for Craig Parks and Recreations Trailbusters program.

The Trailbusters offers ski and snowboard lessons for children from Craig in first through sixth grade in January and February. Lessons begin Jan. 18 and finish Feb. 22, and transportation to Steamboat is included.

Those interested must register by Jan. 10. The cost is $300, with participants purchasing lift tickets and rentals (if needed) for each Saturday they attend.

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Craig sports briefs for Dec. 26, 2013: Junior basketball registration open in Craig