Registration for programs (unless otherwise stated) begins Monday, May 12 for Town of Gates residents only. Non-residents may register, if space permits, beginning Monday, May 19.
Registration will be accepted by mail-in or drop-off only May 12 - 16. A drop box is located in the door of the Recreation and Parks Office, 1605 Buffalo Road. The drop box is accessible when the Gates Community Center is open. Community Center hours are 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. weekdays excluding holidays. Mail-in and drop-off registrations are randomly processed together each day following the US mail delivery. (approx. 11:00 a.m.). Registration received prior to May 12 will be processed after the first days registrations. Walk-in registrations will be accepted and processed at the Recreation and Parks Office beginning Monday, May 19.
There will be a $6 non-resident fee for each CLASS # registered for at time of registration unless a non-resident fee is listed in the program description.
To register, please complete the registration form, listing the "CLASS #", as found in the pgrogram description, where indicated on the registration form. Duplicate form if needed. No phone registrations will be accepted unless otherwise noted. Registration should be completed at least one week prior to the start of the program.
All fees are due at time of registration. Acceptable forms of payments are CREDIT CARD (MASTERCARD OR VISA), check and cash. A separate check, made payable to “Gates Recreation & Parks Department”, MUST be issued for each program. Cash should not be sent through the mail. A receipt will be mailed or e-mailed in confirmation of your registration. Please note there is a $25.00 processing fee for returned checks due to insufficient funds.
Upon advance request, provisions will be made for any individual with disabilities as defined in the American Disabilities Act.
Scholarships are available based on need for Gates residents. Call the Recreation and Parks Office for information.
The Gates Recreation and Parks Department reserves the right to modify or change programs and fees as necessary. Participation by any person in a Recreation and Parks program may be terminated at any time by the department at its discretion.
Refund request must be made at least 3 days prior to the start of an activity, unless the class is canceled, modified, or a medical condition prevents participation (doctor’s written excuse required). NO refunds once a program has begun. Refunds are processed on a monthly basis and must be approved by the Gates Town Board. The Town Board meets on the first Monday of each month. Refund checks will be mailed approximately ten days after this meeting. Depending on date of refund request or notification, refunds can take up to six weeks. 20% of a program registration fee will be retained as a processing fee.
In order to further publicize Gates Recreation and Parks programs, participants may be photographed or video taped during a program. If you do NOT want photos of those listed on the registration form, please contact the Recreation & Parks Office.
For more information about Gates Recreation and Parks Department programs, please call the office at 247-6100, ext. 234 or 235, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For recorded information, call 426-1670.
Look for our program brochures to be delivered to all Gates residents three times per year. Brochures can also be found in the Gates Community Center lobby, at the Recreation and Parks Department office, and at Gates Public Library.
Fall 2008: Mailed to Gates homes around August 12, 2008; registration begins Tuesday, September 2, 2008; most programs begin the week of September 15, 2008.
Winter & Spring 2008: Mailed to Gates homes around December 15, 2008; registration begins Monday, January 5, 2009; most programs begin the week of January 19, 2009.
Printable registration form.
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