VAIL — Sports programs for kids and adults start in the coming weeks in the Vail Recreation District.

The rec district's Youth Services begins a new indoor archery program on Thursday and there is a Parent's Night Out with the Vail Gymnastics Center on Saturday.

Feb. 22-27 is the gymnastics center's Bring a Friend Week during which members can bring a friend to any class for free. Another new program is women's ice hockey clinics, which are taking place on Sunday mornings at Dobson Ice Arena.

Indoor archery will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning this week in the Red Sandstone Elementary School gymnasium. The program will be open to all ages, with those ages 13 and younger requiring adult supervision. Costs are $5 for a range fee and $5 for equipment rentals.

Parent's Night Out is an opportunity for parents to treat themselves to a night out on the town while children treat themselves to fun and games at the Vail Gymnastics Center. The program takes place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 13, March 20 and April 10 at the Gymnastics Center. Children ages five to 13 will enjoy games, a movie, snacks, prizes and an opportunity to explore the center's equipment. Cost is $30 per child and advanced registration is recommended.

For details on the Vail Gymnastics Center programs, call 970-479-2287. For details on the indoor archery program, call 970-479-2292. For information on the ice hockey clinics, call 970-479-2271. For details on all other rec district programs, visit www.vailrec.com.