CRYSTAL SPRINGS - East Brunswick

POLICIES
1. PROOF OF RESIDENCY
Proof of residency is required every time you register
for a recreation program and must be submitted with
registration. The following means of verification will be
accepted:
• Valid driver’s license
• Current utility bill in registrant’s name
• Mortgage payment or apartment lease
2. RESIDENT AND NONRESIDENT
Programs are open to East Brunswick residents
and eligible* residents on a first priority basis and
nonresidents on a secondary basis. Nonresidents may
register only after the program’s registration deadline date
has passed; based on availability.
Resident - A participant who lives within East Brunswick
shall pay the resident fee.
*Eligible Resident - Applies to sports programs only on
p. 27.
A participant who:
• Owns property or a business in East Brunswick.
• Works for a corporation, company, or business in East
Brunswick.
Eligible residents shall pay the nonresident fee.
Nonresident - A participant who lives outside of East
Brunswick shall pay the nonresident fee.
3. LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP
The Township reserves the right to require additional
means of proof for any or all registrants when deemed
necessary.
4. AGE REQUIREMENTS - 17 YEARS & UNDER
Participants must be the required age or grade level
as specified in program descriptions. When registering
your child for the first time for any program, kindly
submit a COPY of child’s birth certificate or other legal
documentation verifying age.
5. WAIT LISTS
If the program you register for is full, your name will be placed
on a Wait List and your check returned to you. Wait Lists are
a source of contact. You will be contacted ONLY if a space
becomes available and be given a day by which to pay the
fee and complete the registration process. If payment is not
received by the requested date, the opening will be offered
to the next person on the Wait List.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT
East Brunswick Department of Recreation, Parks, and
Community Services believes that the benefits of recreation
should be made available to people of all ages, race, beliefs,
and abilities. The Township of East Brunswick fully understands
the Americans with Disabilities Act and we invite participation
by people with disabilities. If you need assistance to participate
in one of our programs, please contact us at 732-390-6797
(Voice/TTY).
6. LATE FEES
If a registration deadline date is noted in a program's
description, a non-refundable late fee of $15 ($25 for Sports
Programs on p. 27.) will be charged, in addition to the
registration fee, if registration is received after the stated
deadline.
7. REFUNDS - The Director reserves the right to finalize
and make all decisions regarding refunds.
• Refunds WILL be issued if a program is canceled.
• Any other requests will be considered if a Refund
Application Form is submitted five (5) business days
before a program begins AND only if the request does
not drop the program enrollment below the required
minimum.
• A $15 administrative fee ($25 for sports programs on
p. 27.) will be assessed for each refund granted.
• All refunds will be issued by Township check and paid
according to the Finance Department’s bill-paying
schedule.
8. CONDUCT AND PARTICIPANT OBLIGATION
Rules governing the participants in a program have been
established. Participants who fail to observe the rules may
be subject to expulsion. A child should never be left alone
at an activity or program site before the person in authority
arrives to accept responsibility for that participant. It is the
obligation of the parent/guardian to be keenly aware of the
programs’ schedule and times.
9. PROGRAM CANCELLATION
If a program is canceled due to insufficient registration,
participants will be contacted prior to the start of the
program. If a program is canceled due to inclement
weather/emergency situations, participants can/will learn
of a cancellation in one or more of the following ways:
• A direct phone call to the participants’ home.
• A message posted on EBTV-3 and online at:
www.eastbrunswick.org.
• Contact Recreation at 732-390-6797.
• Call Recreation Event Hotline at 732-390-4044.
• Contact Crystal Springs at 732-390-6833.
• Contact the Instructor or Coach.
Insurance Information
There is no medical insurance coverage included
in your registration for any program offered
by Recreation and Parks. By participating in
these programs, you assume your own medical
insurance responsibilities.
All Accident Reports must be on file at
the Recreation and Parks offices
within 24 hours.
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