Tuesday, September 02, 2014

How to register for City of Toronto recreation programs starting this coming weekend

City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release:  September 2, 2014             
 
How to register for City of Toronto recreation programs starting this coming weekend

The City of Toronto offers fun and affordable recreation programs for all ages, skill levels and interests. Registration for fall and some winter recreation programs begins at 7 a.m. on September 6 in Etobicoke/York, September 7 in Scarborough, September 9 in North York and September 10 in Toronto East York district.

Step 1: Get family and client numbers
To sign up for recreation programs, Toronto residents will need a family number and client numbers for each member of the family. Before registration day, call 416-338-4386 or speak with staff at a City community centre to get these numbers.

Step 2: Choose programs
To find out about and choose programs, visit http://www.toronto.ca/torontofun or look in the FUN Guide program listings found at City Hall, civic centres, community centres and libraries. Residents are  encouraged to have a few program choices for each person in case the preferred program is full.

Step 3: Register early
Be sure to have all information and payment options ready. Many programs fill up quickly. The majority of registrations are processed on the first day for each district, and approximately 70 per cent of the total daily registrations are processed within the first hour.

There are four ways to register:
- Online: On the web at http://efun.toronto.ca. Registering online is the quickest and easiest way to sign up for programs.
- By phone: Touch Tone Registration (TTR) at 416-338-0000.
- Operator assisted: Call 416-338-4386 to register through a customer service representative.
- In person: Register in person at select locations. For a list of these locations, visit http://www.toronto.ca/parks/registration, call 311 or speak to staff at a City community centre.

If you are not able attend the program you registered for, please let Parks, Forestry and Recreation know as soon as possible by calling 416-338-4386. Programs are popular and many have waiting lists. If you are unable to attend the program, the spot can be offered to someone else.

Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. Toronto is proud to be the Host City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.

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Media contact: Parks, Forestry and Recreation media line, 416-560-8726, pfrmedialine@toronto.ca

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