ACC Leisure Services

Policies

ADA Accessibility
ACC Leisure Services facilities are ADA accessible. If you have questions or concerns in this area, please call 706-613-3625.

Program Accommodation
ACC Leisure Services encourages and supports inclusion of individuals with special needs in all general programs.

If you would like to participate and need accommodation, please call 706-613-3625.

Registration
Fall 2010 Program Registration begins Saturday, July 31 for Athens-Clarke County residents.

Registration for non-county residents begins Wednesday, August 4.

Registration Fees
Fees are due at the time or registration. Checks should be made payable to "Athens-Clarke County."

Scholarships
Any Athens-Clarke County resident under the age of 18 may apply for a scholarship when enrolling in a class or program, except for Bishop Park's Tennis and Special Interest programs offer a limited number of scholarships.

Documents used to determine the amount of a scholarship award include Federal Income Tax Returns, Peach Care, Medicaid, and TANF.

Scholarships do NOT cover entrance, admission, rental fees, or adult programs.

For more information, please call (706) 613-3800.

Refund Policy

Refunds for ACC Leisure Services programs are granted according to the following policy:

1. If ACC Leisure Services is responsible for the cancellation of a program or class, then a full refund will be issued to all registered participants.

2. No refunds will be granted after the start of the program session or class. Fees collected of less than $5.00 will not be refunded (unless the Department cancels the program or class)

3. All refund requests must include a completed Refund Request Form and be received no less than seven (7) business days prior to the first day of the class or program.

4. Refunds will be assessed an adminstration fee of 25% of the amount paid. This fee applies to all programs with a fee of $5.00 or more.

5. After the seven (7) business day deadline, refunds may not be granted without a written medical excuse from a licensed physician.

6. Requests must be received from and refunds will be issued to the individual who registered the participant.

7. Where applicable, programs in high demand may require a non-refundable deposit in lieu of the 25% administrative refund fee.

8. In unusual situations (patron is relocating, has an illness or becomes physically unable to continue program, etc) where a refund is requested for services that have been paid in advance (such as annual passes), the balance of remaining value may be refunded after receipt of a written request.

9. Behavior related dismissals may not be eligible for refund.

10. All approvals for refunds will be forwarded to the department director for approval.

Smoking Policy
According to the Athens-Clarke County Smoking Ordinance smoking is prohibited in all ACC facilities - including parks.

Sec. 4-3-2. Smoking Prohibited in Athens-Clarke County Facliites

Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed facilities of, including buildings owned, leased, or operated by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County. Smoking shall be prohibited within the boundaries of any park, youth sports complex, or recreation area owned, leased, or operated by the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, including any open area within such park, youth sports complex, or recreation area.

Alcohol Policy
Alcohol use is prohibited in Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services parks and facilities.