ANNOUNCEMENTS:
YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL REGISTRATION
Youth SWVA Baseball/Softball Registration for the Galax Recreation Dept.
Southwest Virginia Baseball League
Registration begins March 8, 2021 – April 19, 2021
Registration fee: $30
3rd, 4th and 5th grade league
5th and 6th grade league
Leagues are open to all youth in surrounding counties
Some weekend travel to Wytheville, Grayson or Fries
Necessary COVID guidelines will be in effect during the season
Southwest Virginia Softball League
Registration begins March 8, 2021 – April 19, 2021
Registration fee: $30
3rd, 4th and 5th grade league
6th – 8th grade league
Leagues are open to all youth in surrounding counties
Some weekend travel to Wytheville, Grayson or Fries
Necessary COVID guidelines will be in effect during the season
SWIM LESSONS
Upcoming Swim Lesson Registrations
Sessions will run Feb. 22 - March 24 with classes sessions on Mon & Wed. and classes sessions Tue. & Thur. You must register at the Galax Recreation Center. Class sessions and spaces are limited.
Level 1, 2, 3, will be a limit of 6 per class session. Sessions will run April 5 - May 6 with classes sessions on Mon & Wed. and classes sessions Tue. & Thur.
Parent Preschool (37 - 54 months) & Parent Tot (19 - 36 months), Level 1, 2 will be a limit of 6 per class session. Sessions will run May 10 - June 10 with classes sessions on Mon & Wed. and classes sessions Tue. & Thur.
You must register at the Galax Recreation Center. Class sessions and spaces are limited.
For information about each class level contact Trace Lumpkin at 236-3218.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (ASAP)
Our Afterschool program is now operating with the return of in-school instruction of City of Galax public schools.
Registration: Registration will be first come first serve only with a waiting list after registration is full.
These policies will be in place for the program this fall and changes can be made when necessary as state guidelines and regulations change in the future. We are implementing the following procedures to insure we can offer a safe environment for each kid that attends the program.
50 Kids Total in the program – ASAP Ages: Kids must be in Kindergarten through 5th grade only. Cost: $50 per week per child, $90 if family has two kids, $130 if family has three kids, Program will operate from 1:15 – 5:30pm each day school is open. Kids will be bused from Galax Elementary School to the Galax Recreation Center at 1:15pm. All kids must be picked up by the parents by 5:30pm
The ASAP program will follow the Galax School system’s schedule. Ex, If school is out for any reason Ex. weather/school break week, etc. the ASAP program will not operate. If school gets out early because of inclement weather before 11:00am parents are responsible for picking up kids at Galax Elem. School.
COVID 19 Precautions for the program
Staff will clean all rooms/equipment from before program and from 5:30-6pm at the end of each day.
All staff and kids in the ASAP program will be required to wear facemasks.
We will use the upper gym space for kids as necessary and 8 kids per ASAP room when using our rooms and tables everyone spaced 6ft apart all personal belongings are kept at their table space during time at program.
All activities in the gym will follow same procedures with social distancing and cleaning any equipment that may be used by a child.
All snacks will be brought to each room for kids each day.
Children will have their own small bags on toys/Legos/etc to use each day at the area in each room.
Crafts will be provided individually to each child during craft time.
Safety Measures:
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When a student or staff member becomes ill at the ASAP program they will isolated immediately and parents or guardians will be call to make arrangements for them to go home.
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Thorough disinfection will occur in the isolation room and other areas where the student or staff member has been.
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When a student or staff member is diagnosed with COVID-19, the ASAP program will be closed for a period of time. Re Opening of our ASAP program will be determined in consultation with Health Department officials
All ASAP program kids must have their temperature checked and cleared before entering the facility. Any ASAP kid that has a fever of 100.4 or above will not be permitted in the facility. Parents will be called immediately for the child to be picked up.
All kids in the ASAP program and all parents who come to pick up their child must wear a face mask Per Executive Order 63 Patrons must wear face masks when inside the facility
We would like to invite everyone back to our water aerobic and arthritis classes. We have just finished up class sessions since reopening and new class sessions are beginning and we are taking registrations for these classes at this time. For information contact us at 276-236-3218. By state guidelines we have our classes small and social distancing with instructors and participants.
The Galax Recreation Center will continue to be open Monday - Friday 7am to 7pm with a limited amount of facilities available for use. The facilities, programs, and activities listed below will reopen with the restrictions that follow the State of Va Covid 19 reopening guidelines.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday (7am-7pm)
Saturday 10:00am – 2pm Sunday 1pm-5pm
All Patrons must have their temperature checked and cleared before entering the facility. Patrons will be asked if they are currently experiencing fever (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) or a sense of having a fever, a new cough that cannot be attributed to another health condition, new shortness of breath that cannot be attributed to another health condition, new chills that cannot be attributed to another health condition, a new sore throat that cannot be attributed to another health condition, or new muscle aches that cannot be attributed to another health condition or specific activity (such as physical exercise). Anyone experiencing symptoms will not be permitted in the facility.
The patrons must sign in when entering the facility and answer certain questions about their health. Per Executive Order 63 Patrons must wear face masks when inside the facility unless they meet the exemption.
The following Recreation Department Facilities/classes to be reopenedwith limited use and restrictions.
Gymnasium #1 - 1st Floor Open Gym only – No shared basketballs or equipment or pickup games allowed. All patrons must maintain 10ft social distancing Only shooting baskets on each goal with the patron’s own basketball while maintain their 10ft social distancing. No sitting on the bleachers while in the gym area.
Gymnasium #2 - 4th Floor No open Gym time – Gym to be used for exercise classes and programming only. No other programs or activities. All classes must maintain 10ft social distancing. No sitting on the bleachers while in the gym area.
Weight room – All patrons must have a reservation to secure workout time by calling 276-236-3218 or by signing up at the recreation center. Up to 6 total participants allowed in each reservation time with a 30 minute max. time allowed in the weight room Patrons must keep 10ft social distancing guidelines. No personal training. Patrons must wipe down each machine/equipment after each use during workout. There will be time between reservations for desk workers will go in after each reservation period and wipe down equipment before next patrons reservation.
Cardio Room – Each patron will be limited to using only 1 piece of equipment. Up to 8 patrons at a time may be accommodated. 10ft social distancing guidelines required. No personal training. Every other treadmill and elliptical machines will be used.
Indoor Track No running laps are allowed, only walking in the same direction while maintaining the 10ft social distancing guidelines unless family members.
Indoor Pool No swimming lessons or swim team allowed.
Lap Swim will have 3 total per lane while maintaining the 10ft social distancing.
Exercise Classes will be limited to 6 patrons per class to maintain the 10ft social distancing guidelines
All patrons must come to class dressed to swim. Locker rooms will not be available at this time. There will not be an area to sit during classes or wait on others.
Activity Room A & B 3rd Floor Room to be used for Knitting classes, Weight Watcher class, etc. while maintaining the 6ft social distancing
Senior Lounge – Open only for access to Senior Weight Room
Senior Weight Room - 1 person allowed in the space to exercise unless with a family members
Computer Room - 1 person allowed in the room
PARKS
Felt’s Park & Mt. View Restrooms will reopen
Playgrounds will remained closed until further notice
The following Programs/Facilities to remained Closed
Outdoor Pool Picnic Shelters Playgrounds
Sports programs Senior program parties/trips
Aquatic Programs Ex. Swim lessons/team
Summer Activity Program
No swim, birthday party, or picnic shelter rentals
Any other updates will be provided here and on our facebook page.
Hours of Operation
Galax Recreation Center’s operating hours are established to best serve the needs of the public. The Recreation Center will be closed on weekends that community events are scheduled in Felts’ Park. Children under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while using the Galax Recreation Center, Indoor/Outdoor Pool, etc. unless they are participating in a Galax Parks and Recreation Department program or activity (example: swimming lessons, youth basketball practice, swim team, etc.)
REMINDERS
Reminder: Be sure to sign up or update your nixle test message alerts from the Galax Recreation Center. If you have the nixle alert already on your cell phone you must update to continue to receive the Nixle Test Alerts:
We will send out weather cancellations, closing, reminders, etc when necessary.
Text GALAXREC to 888777 on your cell phone
Indoor Pool Swim Hours
Indoor Lap Swim hours - Call for times due to Covid 19
Text Alerts (sign up at) www.nixle.com / Galax Parks and Recreation on Facebook