REGISTRATION INFORMATION

HOW TO REGISTER

Register at least one week before the start of the activity unless otherwise stated.

It is important to pre-register for any activity you wish to attend because sometimes an activity may be canceled when there is insufficient registration.  Never plan to attend the first class without pre-registering. Some activities will have a sign-up day.

You may register online for our programs. Visit https://bethelpark.net/parks-and-recreation/ to sign up.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Bethel Park Recreation reserves the right to cancel, combine or divide classes, or to make other changes that become necessary and to do so without incurring obligations.  Adjustments to fees will be made when classes are canceled by the Department.

WHEN PROGRAMS BEGIN

In almost all instances, each activity will have a schedule with a beginning date.  In those cases where time or day is not available, interested individuals should call the Recreation Office.

WHEN FEES ARE DUE

All fees must be paid at the time of registration unless special arrangements have been made at the Recreation Office.  If registration is made by mail, be sure to include the activity fee and all information as required. Credit Cards are preferred. To prevent customers not securing a spot in a class, we will no longer be accepting checks as they take longer to process.

INSURANCE INFORMATION

The Recreation Board does not carry health insurance to cover injuries incurred while participating in any activity.  In most cases, hospitalization carried through your employer will cover these types of injuries.  Participants are also responsible for their personal property.  Valuables should never be left unattended.

RESIDENCY INFORMATION

All Bethel Park residents are given preference in registering for programs offered in this leaflet.  Classes with limited enrollment will be open to non-residents only if space permits.  The Recreation Board reserves the right to refuse admission to any person who misrepresents residency and will not give refunds to those individuals.  Non-resident fees are set for each activity and should be paid accordingly upon registration.

REFUNDS:  Please read…

Refunds will only be given upon written request, received in the Recreation Office prior to the beginning of the second class or practice session for a grouped session. For a one-time class or session, a 24-hour written request will be required. Phone requests will not be accepted, nor does failure to attend a class constitute notification of intent to withdraw from a class. Send your request to: [email protected]

Send your request and a SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE to:

Bethel Park Recreation
5151 Park Avenue
Bethel Park, PA  15102

All refunds are subject to a service fee of $5.00.  The Department will issue a credit letter to be applied to any non-contractual Recreation program for a six-month period in place of the refund if the individual so desires.  Exceptions for use of credit letters include contracted activities such as dog obedience or special ticket sales.

CANCELLATION OF CLASS

Participants should check with the Recreation Office for updated program information.  Individual phone calls will not be made to verify mail registrations.  Calls will be made ONLY for classes that have been canceled due to a lack of registrations. 

USE OF PHOTOS

Bethel Park Recreation provides opportunities for positive publicity by photographing / videotaping patrons at programs for use in local publications, newspapers, or television.

If you prefer that you and/or your child not be photographed for publicity purposes, please notify Bethel Park Recreation in writing upon registration.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Attendance at class offerings is not mandatory.  The Recreation Department recommends that an attempt be made to attend as many classes as possible.  Generally, the only skill testing takes place in swimming and basketball programs.  All advanced classes in any area are based upon the successful completion of primary or beginning-level instruction.  Entrance at an advanced level is up to the discretion of the instructor.  Placement is always made with the best interests of the participant in mind.

CONDUCT

Participants are reminded that undesirable behavior or destruction of any property are reasons to expel the offender from a class or program.  Parents are asked to remind children that they should not be in other areas of any building and to respect School District and Municipal property.

NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS

When you register for any of our terrific classes, don’t wait by your phone or camp out by your mailbox.

The only time you will hear from us is:
* If there is a change in the time or day for your class
* If the class is moved, full, or canceled 

So, if it is almost time for your class and you haven’t heard from our friendly staff, that’s GOOD NEWS.  It means YOU ARE IN!  You may call us at 412-831-1328 if you wish to confirm that we received your registration.