GENERAL INFORMATION/PROGRAMS

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Register for programs in person at the Christiansburg Recreation Center, 1600 North Franklin Street.  Administration Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.through 5:00 p.m.  Registration for programs will only be accepted during Administrative Office hours.

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Registration for programs will be accepted by mail to:  Christiansburg Department of Parks and Recreation,1600 North Franklin Street, Christiansburg, Virginia 24073

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All fees must be paid at the time of registration.  Please make checks payable to:  Christiansburg Parks and Recreation.

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Early registration is encouraged, as many programs fill up fast.

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Pre-registration is required for all programs.

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Registration is accepted on a "first come, first served" basis up to the maximum enrollment.  Residents/taxpayers of the Town of Christiansburg will receive first priority.

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Upon receipt of registration form and fee, that individual is automatically enrolled (space permitting).  There will not be any confirmation of mail in registrations.  The department will only notify individuals if there is a problem with the registration.  Feel free to call the Christiansburg Parks and Recreation Administrative Office to confirm your registration.

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Phone registration will not be accepted.

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If the program is full, you may request that your name and phone number be put on a waiting list.  You will be contacted if space becomes available.

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Late registration and transfers are only possible when thee are openings.

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Christiansburg Parks and Recreation reserves the right to change and/or cancel programs.

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Participants who register for a program which requires the purchase of equipment and/or supplies should wait until the last day of registration and check with the Parks and Recreation Administrative Office to insure that the program will be conducted.

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If a participant cannot participate after registering, a written request for a refund must be submitted within three (3) working days prior to the week the program starts. Refunds are not given after the first program meeting, unless approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation.  When programs are filled or cancelled, refunds are automatic.

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Parents with children enrolled in programs should pick them up no later than fifteen (15) minutes after the ending of that program.

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During the school year, if Montgomery County Public Schools are closed or released early due to inclement weather, all programs for that date are automatically postponed.  Decisions on programs when Montgomery County Public Schools are not in session will be made by 8:00 a.m. for morning programs, by 12:00 noon for early afternoon programs and by 4:00 p.m. for evening programs.  Announcements will be made on local radio stations and on the Christiansburg Parks and Recreation information and postponement line (382-9480).  Effort will be made to reschedule all programs postponed due to inclement weather.

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For additional information, call Christiansburg Parks and Recreation at 382-2349.

PRE-REGISTRATION

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Non-residents/taxpayers will not be allowed to pre-register for programs that have a maximum enrollment. Non-residents/taxpayers may request that their name and telephone number be placed on a waiting list. If the program does not reach maximum enrollment with Town residents/taxpayers, non-residents/taxpayers will be called and allowed to register on a "first come, first served" basis up to the maximum enrollment. Additional non-resident/taxpayer fees will be assessed.

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POLICY ON ADULTS AND CHILDREN

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Unless stated otherwise in the class description, adults are asked to wait outside the classroom during the child's class time.

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The last meeting of each class is parents' day.  At this time parents are invited to observe.

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Adults are asked not to bring children to their classes.  Children brought to adult classes interfere with other participants and the instructor.

ELIGIBILITY POLICY FOR TEAM SPORTS

You are eligible to participate if you satisfy any of the following critiera:

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Are a resident/taxpayer of the Town of Christiansburg

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Are a full time member of the Church, Chartered Club, Lodge or Organization that is the sponsor

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Live outside the town limits of Christiansburg but have a permanent business address within the town limits of Christiansburg ($10.00 non-resident fee).

PARTIAL REFUND POLICY