SIGN UP EARLY
There is limited space in most all activities. It is important that you sign up early to insure your spot in the activity. On deadline day, if enrollment has not met the minimum number of participants, it will be cancelled. If you come in the next day we may not be offering the activity.

www.haysrec.org
Come and visit www.haysrec.org. You will find the complete program guide divided into sections for easy reference. You will also find upcoming deadlines, weather related cancellations, open gym times and much more. You will also be able to sign up for our weekly e-mail newsletter, and participate in our polls.

PHONE INFO
Are you looking for information about game or practice cancellations or maybe you need to know the upcoming deadlines. Simply call the main office at 623-2650. On bad weather days or after office hours you will get the after hours and inclement weather voice mail system.

Press 2 for weather related cancellations

Press 3 for program deadlines.

If it is during office hours and you want to speak to someone in our office, just listen to the staff directory and press their extension.

PROGRAM UPDATES
You can catch all the program information offered by the HRC several ways.

Radio
Listen each Wednesday at 7:40 am on KAYS and every other Tuesday at 8:30 am on KJLS. Here you will be able to learn more about the different activities coming up at the HRC. You can also join us on KAYS at 8:45 am on the first Monday of each month.

Newspaper
Program updates are available through the HRC Calendar each Sunday in The Hays Daily News.

Phone
You can call the HRC office after hours and press 3 for program information. The information hotline will provide you with upcoming deadlines.

Web
You can go to www.haysrec.org to find out about upcoming deadlines and view the current list of upcoming programs.

E-mail
Sign up for our bi-weekly e-mail. Thursdays provide you with the details of each activity, and Tuesdays is a quick reminder that tomorrow is the deadline.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Individuals interested in becoming involved in their community through volunteer work have numerous options through the Hays Recreation Commission. We offer youth sports such as softball, baseball, soccer, tennis and basketball. In addition, we offer programs such as life enrichment classes, day camps and other programs throughout the year.

For all of these programs we need coaches, scorekeepers, game officials, help with registration, supervision, and specialized instruction. Come be a part of our program. The benefits are endless.

DEADLINE WEDNESDAYS!
You will notice that all deadlines are on Wednesday. Just a little something to help you remember when to register!

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The Hays Recreation Commission offers scholarship assistance for those who qualify. If you wish to apply for a scholarship, you may pick up an application at the HRC office.
In order to be considered for a scholarship, an applicant must submit a completed application form. Please make sure to thoroughly complete the application form, (social security numbers, income information, signature with the date, etc.). All applications must be renewed each year beginning January 1st with updated income verification information in order to qualify for the program.
All registrants must be approved for the scholarship program in advance of a class or activity in order to receive scholarship benefits. All participants must be registered into a class with payment submitted prior to the start date of a class or activity.

Scholarship Funding
Funding for this program is made possible by private donations. If you are interested in contributing to the Youth Scholarship Program, please contact the HRC office. For a complete copy of our Youth Scholarship Policy, contact the HRC office.

PARTICIPANTS IN PHOTOS
The Hays Recreation Commission reserves the right to use photos of HRC participants for promotional purposes.

RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT
Recreational equipment may be checked out from the HRC office upon request. Equipment such as softball and baseball equipment may be reserved free of charge on a first come - first served basis.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
The HRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which offers opportunities in all areas of recreation. Applications for program supervisors, umpires, referees, instructors, gym supervisors, scorekeepers, sports field maintenance and more are all being accepted at the HRC office.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
The programs and services provided by the Hays Recreation Commission should be accessible to all citizens, regardless of a disability. With this in mind, the HRC intends to provide equally effective access to its publicly provided services for individuals with a disability. If any individual requires reasonable accommodations for a service or program, that individual shall provide sufficient advance notice to the Hays Recreation Commission in order for that service to be provided.