Parks & Rec Winter ProgramslL
PARKS & RECREATION
WINTER PROGRAMS
SNOW TUBING AT
TRAPP FARM PARK
"What A Way To try Out Your
New Sledt"
The sliding hill at Trapp Farm
Park has the longest run of any hill
in town! Come and try out your
sleds, miniboggans and
"cardboards". For a thrilling ride,
join several inner tubes together,
(available at the park), and glide,
giggle, giggle, bump, bump down
the hill ---
The building at Trapp Farm
Park will be open during Christmas
vacation and on winter weekends
for the comfort and convenience of
sliders. (The official opening date is
subject to snow conditions.) This is
great family fun! Come on, enjoy
winter!
Building HOW*:
Fridays: 4:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Saturdays: 10:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Sundays: Nooti - 9:00 P.M.
The shelter hours during
Christmas vacation *ill be 10:00
A.M. - 9:00 P.M. on days that are
not holidays. Special holiday hours
will be announced at the park.
THINK 8NoWI
The City of Sagan is com-
mitted to thr< policy that all per-
sons shall have equal access to
its programs, facilities and
employment without regard to
race, creed, color, gender, na-
tional origin bt handicap.
Several hills -fin el
ing Soto+ are little
are long, last rides, d j
dow►a htU or you may.
bumpy;;;ride.:The:':: Pal
EAGAN WINTER WEEKEND VACATION
Outdoor activities in the wintertime are wonderful. The Department of Parks & Recreation invite adults and
children to enjoy a Winter Weekend Vacation on January 29, 30 and 31, 19881. Visualize a light snowfall as you ski,
skate or fish. Plow through snow as you slide into base. Winter fun which the whole family can enjoy. Hot cider will
be served at each event.
FAMILY SKATE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1988
7:00 P.M. - BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD PARK
Picture a light snowfall on a winter evening. Remember how the blades of your skates sound as you glide across
the ice. Feel the wind on your face and see the light glisten on the snow. Join us at Blue Cross/Blue Shield Park.
Skate with your children, *warm up" in the shelter building, visit with neighbors and friends over a cup of hot cider.
An enjoyable relaxing evening for the whole family.
MOONLIGHT SKIING
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1988
7:00 P.M. - BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD PARK
Enjoy a crisp winter evening of cross country skiing. Kick and glide over the gentle slopes and flat surface of the
ski trail next to Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Candle illuminaries will light the way as you glide across the snow, a beautiful
sight to see! After skiing, talk with your friends and parks and recreation staff over a cup of Hot Cider!
ICE FISHING CONtEst
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1988
1 - 3 P.M. - FISH LAKE PARK
Spend a winter afternoon with the family at the Ice Fishing Contest! Participants of all ages are encouraged to
join in the fun at Fish Lake Park. Prizes will be awarded by age category and a special memento will be given to each
child who catches a fish. So if you catch the smallest, ugliest, biggest, fattest, or most fish - you may win a prize.
Grab your fishing gear, bundle up and get ready to try your luck at ice fishing. A bonfire and hot cider will be
available to keep you warm.
SECOND ANNUAL SNOW SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1988
NORTHVIEW ATHLETIC FIELDS
The ball may have to be orange; first base may be on top of a snot drift; and speed hi the outfield won't help, but
gather your team together and try Eagan's spoof on wintet. With ntticklucks oii your feet, a stocking cap covering
your ears, layers of sweat shirts and sweaters to guard against the chill hi the ait; laugh With your friends as you frolic
in the snow. Coi9pttition will be neighborly, spirit will be warm and OLI) MAN WINTER will be defeated.
Tournament Format: Championship /Cons9lation
Registrations will be accepted beginning January 4, 1988
Team Eligibility: Players live or work in the City of Eagan.
Tournament Fee: 940.00
Entry Deadline: January 22, 1988
SLIDING PARTY & WINTER PICNIC
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31,1088
NOON - 4:00 P.M. - TRAPP FARM PARK
Parks & Rec reatiofi will host the Fourth Annual "Family Sliding Patty and Winter Picnic" at Trapp Farm Park on
Sunday, January 31, i l88. A roaring fire in the sheltebuilding fireplace, hot cidet foe a11, a haven in which to warm
your toes between SIMI% down the hill will greet you an d your family. tang yotir picnic Mitch, feed the family indoors
or out. Bumpety btiigp down the hill on inner tubes or swish along the tun on your mini boggans and flying saucers.
THE BEST WEEKEND OP FAMILY PUN THAT ONE
COULD HOPE TO FIND!
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SKATING LESSONS
Liijoy the crisp Minnesota
winters by learning how to skate.
Adults And children of all ages are
tncotiraged to participate. Students
Will Work on techniques such as
balance, proper forward skating,
backwards motion and stopping.
The techniques will be taught in a
pr o"gteision according to the ability
Of the participants.
Lessons ate held at outdoor
skating facilities so sharpen your
skates, bundle up and enjoy winter!
II your new to Minnesota - and
Want to be a "Minnesotan ", you
need to try ice skating!
Sotto 1:
Saturday$, becember 26,
inei 'y l Sanuary 9th.
OUAtry 12:30 -1:30
Dille Cross 1:45 - 2:45
Carnelian 3:00 - 4:00
Session 11:
January 16, 23, 30th
Rahn 12:30 - 1:30
Well Site 1:45 - 2:45
Goat Hill 3:00 - 4:00
Fee: $5.00
SPEEDSKATING
HOW TECHNIQUES OF
SPEEDSKATING CAN HELP
BUILD ENDURANCE FOR
HOCKEY PLAYERS
Enjoy winter by getting involved
in speedskating. The art of
speedskating is really a perfection
of the basic skating skills used in all
other forms of ice skating.
The program *ill follow a for-
mat designed by the Northern
Lights Novice Speedskating Or-
ganization, an association which was
formed to introduce the sport of ice
racing to beginning skaters. Nor-
thern Lights is a volunteer organiza-
tion conducted by parents and
friends of skating who help provide
instruction and conduct races
(meets) for skaters ranging in age
from 5 to 13 years.
From this organization skating
clubs are formed. The program is
conducted by the parents in each
community with Parks & Recrea-
tion's role being to provide a facility
and support.
Skaters are divided into
divisions according to their age and
sex. Race distances are also
divided up according to the age
groups. Each participant skates two
distances. You don't need
speedskates to participate. Figure
skates and hockey skates will do just
fine.
To get involved in this exciting
program, a special meeting for par-
ticipants and their parents will be
held on Thursday, December 10,
1987 at 7:00 P.M. at the Eagan
Municipal Center. At the meeting,
a representative from the Northern
Lights Association will be on hand
to discuss a program of speed skat-
ing in this area.
Please call the Parks & Recrea-
tion Department at 454 -8100 if you
are planning on Attending this meet-
ing.
Join us- at our outdoor skating
ovals at Goat Hill of Cedar Pond
Parks for an exciting way to enjoy
the Minnesota winters!
'ATIUCK > GAN P
terrain . You will gUde;'a
SCHUSS: down the otl ei
ngton Avenue, 1 /2 inile north of D lej� Road;. 7'hc
accessible from t he ar ' area.
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D AKOTA COUNTY PAR '?
L SANON HYL REGIONAL PAIEK Well gr oomed ski trails wind
though wooded areas, tt and clown and around scente lakes • and
ponds. Fa: novice, a tr's,t $ m es long is located lust east'
of.;the Schultz Lake:parking of Por the more acly aced, over 10 miles of
intermediate tails await you lntertuediate trail heads are located at both
Schultz Lake an i Holland l co ent auces tiff
Cliff Road w the eastern
portion of Lebanon lolls Regr Park Access to the western ski bails
is. located at the biamond'1" ltancli o Pilot :Y no ; Road ::
CROSS - COUNTRY SKI LESSONS FOR ADULTS
Kick and glide, Kick and glide! The air is crisp, the snow goes crunch,
you can see your breath before your face. Listen to the instructor as you wax
your skis, practice the herringbone up a gentle slope, laugh at the sits marks
in the snow.
Learning how to dross country ski is a confidence building experience.
The skills you gain will be there lot you every year when it snows. Winter
will remind you of cross country Skis, skiing will remind you of being warm
and you will never again experience a cold winter!!!
The cross country ski lessons are designed for beginners. The lessons
may be taken using your own equipient or with rental skiis, boots and poles.
The first class sessions will meet indoors at the individually scheduled
class time in the community tooth of the Fire Administration building, 3795
Pilot Knob Road. The two outdoor sessions will be held at Lebanon Hills
Regional Park at the Schultz Lake ski trail.
Dates: Saturdays, January 9,16 & 23,1988
limes: (1) 9:30 - 10:45 A.M. (For those who have never skied)
(2) 11:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M. (Por those who have never skied)
(3) 12:30 - 1:45 P.M.
Fee: $15.00 with own equipment
$25.00 with rental equipment (indicate height & shoe size)
Registration Deadline: January 7,1988
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A greet way for yout: child to form new friencW
over chddren `:Sessions are held in .the Rahn Pa
munity room (C1t) and Goat Hi l Park (G
Dates: January 4> March 10 ( weeks
Times. Section 1: Mondays & �Vednesdays,`1000 A
Section •11 Mondays & Wednesdays,1:00 P.
• S6eraiti ilii Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 A
Section tV Tuesdays d< hursdays,1 :00 P .P
Fee. S50 00
Pre r+eglstratlofi la requictd at d Group s ip i tintlti
Registration Deadline Monday, December 28,198
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MUSIC AND MORE
Preschoolers ages 3, 4 and 5
will experience an exciting program
where each child will express
him/herself through the enchanting
world of stories using art, music
and imagination. Each child will
have the opportunity for fun and
creative self - expression through
these activities. Each class will have
a special theme such as bunny or
bear day.
Th themes will be develope
to create a world of fantasy for each
child.
Dates: Fridays, January 8 through
February 26 (8 weeks)
Times:
Section 1: (4 & 5 year olds)
9:15 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
Section II: (3 year olds only)
10:15 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.
Section III: (4 & 5 year olds)
11:15 A.M. - Noon
Location: Goat Mill Park, Lexington
Avenue 112 mile south of Diffley
Road
Pee: $5.00
Registration Deadline: Monday,
January 4, 1988
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I✓ach class works on a Progressive:level nett; in
ability, Incr .11 child's motor skllis, Improve
FUN are the aspeets of; emphasis for the program
Children allot ld drew h tennis shoes aid: dol
Class size is littrlited Child »nest be thiee y
bates Friday3 Jenitaty !# February 1 (7 weeks
Times
SecUati I .. 9:0 A.M 9.30 A Id
Section II 9 40. A. M. 10:10 A M
Location: Community Room, Fire Administration B
:3795 Pilot T o b Road
Fee: 510.00
Registration Deadline• Monday; January 4, 1988
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FITNESS a F.UN POR THREE Y EAR 7LD5
Three year • olns will experience stunts and tuinl�ling�, creative p1
game activities, pliysical ,fitness and more activities d
for them. ,'I`he tJaSs will iaclude exposnie to and pratic , with nerf ba
basketballs, playgr'ornrd .balls, footballs, parachute:p y toad tsar :
BABY SITTING
CLINICS
Help! I took this baby sitting
job and now the baby is crying and I
don't know what to do! OR - if I
only knew some games!
Boys and girls who participate
in baby sitting clinics learn how to
prepare for a wide spectrum of
situations that could occur.
The Eagan Women's Fire
Auxiliary has designed the cur-
riculum for the clinics. A series of
guest speakers present the "how to
of babysitting.
Pre - registration with Parks and
Recreation which co-sponsors the
clinics, is requited.
Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays,
January 26, 28, February 2 & 4
Time: 7:00 - $:0O P.M.
Location: Fire Station #3
4390 Pilot Knob Rd.
Fee: $5.00
Registration Deadline: January 22,
1988
RECREATIONAL
CO -ED VOLLEYBALL
Bump - Set - Spike! This
league is for people who want to
play volleyball without calls made
by referees. The refs are you, the
players, and you call your own il-
legal hits. To enjoy participating,
you need not have experience play-
ing volleyball. It's a great way to
have fun and meet some new people.
Games are played on Friday
evenings between 6:00 - i0:00 P.M.
at Highland and beerwood Elemen-
tary schools. Play begins on
January 8 and runs through the
month of March.
Registrations are accepted by
teams only, however, if you're an in-
dividual interested in getting on a
team, an available players list has
been established.
An organizational meeting will
be held on December 14 at 7:00 at
the Eagan Municipal Centet.
Managers are asked to contact
the Parks & Recreation Depart-
ment by December 11, 1987 if inter-
ested in entering a team.
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DOG OBEDIENCE
TRAINING
Are your dog's "manners" the
worst on the block? Then, why not
by dog obedience training?
You will teach your dog to
come, sit, stay and heel. Inap-
propriate barking will become a
thing of the past.
Your dog will love coming to
class. Repetition, a firm "no" when
needed and loads and loads of
praise are the elements used to en-
sure your success with your dog.
Novice training is for dogs
which have previously had beginner
classes.
A dog younger than nine
months of age is too much of a
puppy to understand obedience
training.
The handler may be an adult or
youth 12 years of age or older.
grins to the first class: The
dog, certificate of rabies vaccina-
tion, a choke chain and a 6' leather
leash.
Pre - registration is required
Dates: Thursdays
January 7 - March 10
Times: Novice - 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Beginner 7:15 - 8:15 PM
Location: Community Room
Fire Administration Building
3795 Pilot Knob Rd.
Fee: $20.00
Registration Deadline: January 5,
1988
The outings listed below are co- sponsored by the Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville and Rosemount Parks & Recrea-
tion Departments. Registration may be made with any of the recreation departments.
'Note: NO REFUNDS will be issued after the registration deadline of an outing. Please specify pick up point
when you register.
The Children's Theatre Company presents "Merry Christmas, Strega
Nona ", a delightful performance filled with Christmas Spirit and some special
magic. "Christmas is a time for believing ", as Strega Nona finds out in this
Christmas spectacular.
Who: Children grades 1-6
Date: Monday, December 28 (no school)
Bus Pick Up and Approximate Return Times:
Lakeville - Enggren's 12:15 PM/ 5:15 PM
Rosemount Mall 12:30 PM/ 5:00 PM
Apple Valley City Hall 12:45 PM/ 4:45 PM
Eagan - Cedarvale Shopping Mall (West End) 1:00 PM/ 4:30 PM
Fee: $13.50 per person
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 1987
Enjoy your day off from school skiing on the slopes of Afton Alps Ski
Area. With 18 chairlifts and 34 varying levels of runs, everyone will have
hours of fun! Lessons are available for all abilities, and length of class
depends on the number of students who are in the class. Rental equipment
packages are available. Participants should bring extra money to buy refresh-
ments and must provide their own lunch.
Who: All 6,7,8 graders, and adults
Bus Leaves/Returns:
Apple Valley City Hall 8:15 A.M./5:00 P.M.
Cedarvale Shopping Center (West End) 8:30 A.M./4:45 P.M.
Rosemount Mall 8:45 A.M./4:30 P.M.
Fee:
YOUTH ADULT
Lift ticket only $17.00 $20.00
Lift ticket & lesson 18.00 21.00
Lift ticket & rental 22.00 26.00
Lift ticket, rental, lesson 23.00 27.00
(All prices include transportation & supervision)
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 15
TRIPS AND TOURS
MERRY CHRISTMAS, STREGA NONA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1987
AFTON ALPS SKI TRIP
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 1988
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GOOD COMPANY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20,
1988
Did you ever want to be on
T.V.? or see a T.V. show in the
making ?? Wednesday, January 20,
1988 is your chance to experience
this. The taping will be held in the
morning and we will return home in
time to watch it when it airs at 3:00
P.M.
The bus times will be set when
KSTP informs us of the time of
taping.
We will not be stopping for
lunch, but feel free to bring a bag
lunch to eat on the bus. The $5.00
fee includes transportation via
school bus, admission and a special
surprise.
Join us for a fun day!
Registration Deadline: Wed-
nesday, January 13, 1988
ORDWAY THEATRE
"STEVE ALLEN"
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27, 1988
Adults! Come join us for an
entertaining afternoon at the
Ordway Theatre as we enjoy the
ever popular Steve Allen. The
former host of the Tonight Show
will entertain the audience with his
wit, charm, jokes and music featur-
ing himself on the piano along with
his accompanying group, The Big
Band. Don't forget to have ques-
tions ready for him during his spe-
cial question/answer period. Mr.
Allen is sure to keep you in stiches!
Transportation will be by
deluxe motor coach. Don't miss
this terrific show!
Where: Ordway Theatre
Fee: $28.00 - includes deluxe motor
coach, and a reserved seat for the
show.
Time: Lakeville 12:30/5:15 P.M.
Rosemount Mall 12:45./5:OOP.M.
Apple Valley City Hall 1:00 P.M.
14:45 P.M.
Cedarvale Shopping Center 1:15
P.M./4:30 P.M.
Deadline: Tuesday,ianuary 5, 1988
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM /COMO ZOO
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1988
Make your child's day off from school an exciting adventure. Children
will experience the "hands -on" exhibits at the Children's
Museum/Awarehouse At Bandana Square. They'll have the chance to be a
mailman, doctor, disc jockey and much more.
Then we will be going to Como Zoo to view the indoor exhibits of their
monkeys, penguins, tigers and the rest of the fascinating animals. NO lunch
will be served so feel free to send a snack along with your child.
Who: Children grades 1-6
Date: Friday, February 12, 1988 (no school)
Bus Pick Up and Approtimate Return Times:
Lakeville - Eiien's:11:15 AM/ 5:15 PM
Rosemount Mall: 11:10 AM/ 5:00 PM
Apple Valley City Hall: 11:45 AM/ 4:45 PM
Eagan - Cedarvale Shoping Mall (west end): 12:00 PM/ 4:30 PM
Fee: $7.50 per parson
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 5,1988
DOWNHILL SKIING AT WELCH VILLAGE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1988
Take advantage of President's bay and join us at the slopes of Welch Vil-
lage. Welch Village is located forty miles southeast of the Twin Cities be-
tween Hastings and Red Wing and has an excellent variety of slopes for all
levels of skiiing. President's Day at Welch is a special event day that offers
races, contests, prizes and FUN for all! Lessons are available for all levels
and last for one hour. Beginner lessons are free, while intermediate and ad-
vanced lessons are t5.00. Participants should bring extra money to buy
refreshments and must provide their own lunch.
Who: 8 years of age Ind up. tinder 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Time Cedarvale Shopping Center 8:00 A.M./4:30 P.M.
Apple Valley City Hall 8:15 A.M./4:45 P.M.
Rosemount Mall 8:30 A.M./5:00 P.M.
Lakeville (Enggren's) 8:45 A.M./5:15 P.M.
Fee: Lift Ticket Only $22.00
Lift Ticket & Intermediate or Advanced Lesson 27.00
Lift Ticket & Rental Equip. 34.00
Lift Ticket, Rental Equip., Lesson 39.00
(All prices include transportation & supervision)
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 9. Please note: When registering,
make sure to indicate what level of lesson you require. Beginner lessons are
free but you must register for than in advance!
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HARLEM
GLOBETROTTERS
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1988
The Harlem Globetrotters are
coming to the Met Center on Sun-
day, February 28, 1988. Spend an
entertaining afternoon with your
family by enjoying the basketball an-
tic& of this talented team. Transpor-
tation by school bus and admission
art included in the fee. Please
register by Friday, February 12,
1988.
Ens Departs:
Lakeville (Enggren's) 12:30 P.M.
Rosemount Mall 12:45 P.M.
Apple Valley City Hall 1:00 P.M.
Cecarvale Shopping Cent 1:15 P.M.
(U.S. Swim & Fitness end)
Bus Returns: 4:30 I.M. Cedarvale
(approximately)
Pee: $11.00 pet person
Registration Deadlier Pebtuary 12
EAGAN SENIOR 'CITIZEN
Eagan seniors:: meet : twice a month for :
tivities such: pot -luck Iunchts followed;by etttertaiq.:.
went. Polka bands, storytellers, banjoists and
magicians have performed. On some :occasions the •
gr ou p la b` "' o or cal ds`or es
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Several, out» a re planned during.tbe year; T
seiuors have gone to. lunch at the Parker House and;,
Dougberty's aeea . performances at >;`l"6e OId L.og
Theatre, and visited the Minnesota La ndseape Ar
boretilm.
If you are an ,> ragan senior,. new tea the City or a
life long resident, join us Our pot lucks are t remen
dour! Please call Parks; and Recreation at 454 - 8100:;
to place your name on the seniors maPing hat
WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Saturday, December 12, 1987, from 10:00 A.M. - Noon, is the opening date for in person registration for all fall
programs sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department. Registrations are accepted at the Eagan Municipal
Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road. Regular office hours are 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday - Friday.
Mail -in registrations received prior to December 12 will receive Second priority to "in- person" registration.
CONFIRMATION LETTERS
Letters of confirmation are not sent. You should attend an activity for which you register as scheduled unless you
are notified otherwise.
REFUND POLICY
Registration fees for programs cancelled by Parks & Recreation will be fully refunded. A $2.00 service fee will be
charged for individual registration cancellations made prior to the start of an activity or its registration deadline. No
refunds will be made after registration deadlines or the start of an activity.
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Name
Adress
Street
Bus.Phone#
Session#
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
CITY OF EAGAN
MAIL -IN REGISTRATION FORM
Parent or Participant Signature
Home Phone #
City Zip
Name of Activity
Time Child's Birth Date
Enclosed $ To Cover Registration
I, the undersigned, parent, guardian or participant, do hereby
agree to allow the lhdividual(s) named herein to participate in the
above mentioned activity (Lea): and I further agree to idemnify and
hold harmless front and against any, and all, Liability for any injury
which may be suffered by the aforementioned individual(s) arising
out of, or in any wly connected with, hit/her participation in this ac-
tivity.
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ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Adult softball leagues, in the City of Eagan, are
directed by the Department of Parks & Recreation.
Beginning February 29, 1988, new teams will be ac-
cepted into leagues. Managers of prospective new teams
should call Parks and Recreation at 454 -8100 for team
entry information.
Softball Leagues Offered:
Women's Recreational League: Monday night play
Men's Recreational League: Tuesday and Wednes-
day night play
Men's Industrial League: Thursday night play
Men's Over 35/40 League: Thursday night play
Couples 14" League: Friday night play
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MAIL -IN REGISTRATION FORM
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Name Home Phone #
Adress
Street City Zip
Bus.Phone# Name of Activity
Session# Time Child's Birth Date
Enclosed $ To Cover Registration
1, the undersigned, parent, guardian or participant, do hereby
agree to allow the individual(s) named herein to participate in the
above mentioned activity (ies): and I further agree to idemnify and
hold harmless from and against any, and all, liability for any injury
which may be suffered by the iforementioned individual(s) arising
out of, or in any way connected with, his/her participation in this ac-
tivity.
Parent or Participant Signature
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