Spring & Summer Activity Guide 2010 Look inside for: Your Guide to New Adventures, British Soccer Camps Movies in the Park Family Fun and Cheerleading Baseball Camp RECREATION! Caving Tours ...and much more! Parks and Recreation The benefits are endless... On behalf of the City Council, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the City of Twin Falls. Spring is definitely here and summer will soon follow. Living in Idaho most of my life, snow does not bother me; I know that warmer weather is the reward for getting through the cold season. Working as a D.A.R.E. Officer and a school resource officer for the City of Twin Falls, and as the former executive director of the Boys and Girls Club of Magic Valley, I know the importance of children participating in recreation programs and enjoying the many parks that Twin Falls has to offer. Essential to my vision as Mayor, is a healthy and active community. For those of you who enjoy competitive sports, the City of Twin Falls Parks and Recreation manages many adult and youth recreation programs, such as; volleyball, basketball, flag football, and softball, as well as a variety of other leisure activities. If you’re not seeking competitive play, I encourage you to learn all you can about the importance of diet and exercise and visit one of our world-class parks. Trail systems throughout the city provide ample opportunities for walking, bicycling, jogging, or just relaxing. The leadership of Twin Falls believes that recreation is essential to our quality of life. We invite you to join us today and begin seeing the endless opportunities we have to offer. Parks and Recreation Staff Dennis J. Bowyer Parks and Recreation Director Mayor Don Hall Todd Andersen Stacy McClintock Parks Coordinator Recreation Supervisor Jeff Anderson Matt Nedbalek Parks & Recreation Office Parks Operator Senior Parks Operator 136 Maxwell Ave. James Clawson Kevin Packard Parks Operator Senior Parks Operator Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm Christi Green Kevin Skelton 736-2265 or 736-2266 Administrative Assistant Parks Coordinator Dario Marques Josh Sligar www.tfid.org Head Greens Keeper Parks Operator Brandy Mason Mitch Stachowsky Recreation Coordinator Recreation Aide Mark Walter Senior Parks Operator City Services Airport...................................................733-5215 Human Resources...............................735-7268 Airport office hours are Monday- Friday, 8am-4pm. Located at City Hall. Office hours are weekdays, 8am-Noon and 1-5pm. For information about job openings contact the department or log on to Animal Shelter....................................736-2299 www.tfid.org. Located at 420 Victory Ave. and is open to the public Monday-Friday 10am-5:30pm and on Saturday 10am-2pm. Report animal control calls Library..................................................733-2964 to 735-1911. Located at 201 Fourth Ave. E. Hours of service include: Monday 9am-6pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-6pm. Building Department........................735-7238 The library is closed on Sundays. Located at 324 Hansen St. E. Come in or call us between 8am-5pm on weekdays to determine if your project needs a permit. Parks & Recreation...........................736-2265 Located at 136 MaxwellAve. Office hours are weekdays 7:30am-5:30pm City Communication Center..311 or 735-4357 This center is open 7 days a week and 24 hours a day. It is located in the Community Development...............735-7267 Police Department at 356 3rdAve. E. Located at 324 Hansen St . E. Office hours are weekdays 8am-Noon and 1-5pm. City Council..........................................735-7287 Messages for city council members can be left in the City Manager’s Police.....................................................735-4357 office at City Hall. Located at 356 3rdAve. E. Office hours are weekdays 7am-7pm. City Manager........................................735-7271 Sanitation.............................................735-7264 Located in City Hall. The hours are weekdays, 8am-Noon and 1-5pm. PSI Waste Systems 733-4441 Crime Stoppers....................................732-5387 Streets...................................................736-2226 If you have information concerning any crime committed in Twin Falls Located at 205 6th Ave. W. Summer operating hours 7am-5pm County call Crime Stoppers. If the information supplied results in an Monday-Thursday. arrest being made, you could receive an award up to $1,000. Utility Services..............736-7249 or 735-7250 Economic Development...................735-7240 Located in City Hall. Office hours are weekdays, 9am-5pm. Utility Located at City Hall. Office Hours are weekdays, 8am-Noon and 1-5pm. payments can be mailed to PO Box 2469 or dropped off at 321 2nd Ave. E. Engineering..........................................735-7248 Located at 324 Hansen St. E. Office hours are weekdays, 8am-Noon Water....................................................736-2275 and 1-5pm. Operating hours are weekdays, 7am-5pm. Finance Department.........................735-7285 Wastewater Collection......................735-7270 Questions concerning non-emergency sewer problems can be directed Fire Department..................................735-7231 to the above number during the hours of 8am-5pm. Located at 345 2nd Ave. E, office hours are weekdays, 8am-Noon and 1-5pm. Call 911 for any fire emergency. Parks and Recreation Commission Golf........................................................733-3326 The Parks and Recreation Commission is a group of volunteers that The Twin Falls Golf Club is located on Grandview Drive and is open year are selected to serve three year terms. Members meet once a round, weather permitting. month and are proactive representatives that are asked to discuss parks and recreation issues, consider future projects, and serve as visionaries for the continuing development of parks and recreation for Twin Falls. Community Numbers Commission Members American Red Cross 733-6464 Idaho Fish & Game 324-4359 John Bonnett, Chair Boys and Girls Club 736-7011 MVArt Council 734-2787 Bill Merritt, Vice Chair Boy Scouts 733-2067 Public Library 733-2964 County Parks 734-9491 Senior Center 734-5084 Jeff Blick Chamber of Comm 733-3974 SalvationArmy 733-0569 Tennille Adams CSI Planetarium 736-3059 Twin Falls Park 423-4223 Kevin Dane Girl Scouts 733-9623 TF Golf Course 733-3326 Head Start 734-5550 YMCA 733-4384 Ryan Horsley After hours emergency problems RoLynne Hendricks should be directed to 911, non- emergency to 311 Registration Waiver forms must be filled out completely and signed by a parent or guardian for each sport/class that is registered for. Starting January 2010, the Parks and Recreation office has instituted a new policy regarding registration. Aparent/guardian is now able to register for any youth sports all year at any time. Regular registration dates will still be used for online registration, and the late fee policy will still be in place. In team sports, players will be placed by school and some schools may be combined. Once teams are formed, rosters will NOT be changed. Insurance will not be provided by the Parks & Recreation Department for sports participation. Deadlines Deadlines are used as a tool to determine whether there is enough interest in an activity. If the minimum enrollment is not met, the class or activity may be cancelled. If you are interested in an activity, please register. We can always issue a refund or credit to your account. Late Registration In sports leagues, we will attempt to place all players that wish to play provided there is space available. Please note, late registrants can not be guaranteed a spot on a team or placement with their school and a $10 late fee will be applied. Refund Policy In Full: If classes are filled or cancelled. R If cancelled before the program starts. If applied to other program offerings prior to the second week. E $3 Service Charge: For medical reasons and prior to the 2nd week of classes/games. G No Refund: If after the 2nd week of classes/games. I If ejected from a class or league for disciplinary reasons S T Rain Outs R Outdoor programs may be cancelled due toextreme weather. Please call our weather line at 735-3440 for cancellation information. If deteriorating conditions force an on-site cancellation, a representative will remain on-site until all children have A been picked up. Please keep in mind Idaho’s rapidly changing weather and dress your youth appropriately. T Non-Endorsement Policy The Twin Falls Parks & Recreation Department enters into contracts with persons having special or unusual expertise or talent I which they are willing to share with others. However, the Twin Falls Parks and Recreation Department does not endorse or O approve either the opinions or business affiliations of such persons. If you find opinions, business affiliations or other information objectionable, please contact our Office at 736-2265. N Walk-In Walk-in registration is available at the Parks and Recreation Office at 136 Maxwell Ave. (near the Old Towne Bridge) During the regular business hours of 7:30am-5:30pm. Fax Fax a completed waiver form with credit card information to the Parks and Recreation Office at FAX # 736- 1548. Credit Card numbers will be shredded. Mail Enclose a waiver form and mail with payment to: Twin Falls Parks & Recreation PO Box 1907 Twin Falls, ID 83303 Phone Call our office at 736-2265 during regular business hours for more information. Please note: registrations can not be taken over the phone. AfterHoursDropOff Place the completed waiver form with payment in a sealed envelope and drop it off at the Parks and Recreation Drop Box located at 136 Maxwell Ave. 4 Internet Go to www.tfid.org the City of Twin Falls web site to register over the internet. Twin Falls Parks & Recreation Recycled Jersey Program Bring in your old Twin Falls Parks & Recreation red and white reversible Youth Sports Registration Guidelines Jersey and exchange it for another recycled jersey for FREE. If you do Listed below is a guideline to follow when trying to remember when to not have a jersey and wish to register for our youth sports programs.