Great user reviews keep coming in about the city’s new Lakewood eCatalog class sign-up system. Convenience and security have made it popular with participants.

Launched last year by Lakewood's Recreation and Community Services Department, the eCatalog is an extension of the city's computerized class registration system. Its goal is to provide secure class sign-ups online. But, the system is so versatile, users can even put themselves on a waiting list if a particular class is full.

Online registration for a Lakewood recreation class begins before the start of each individual course, so you can register at any time throughout the summer for upcoming programs. The eCatalog also is searchable, making finding available courses easy. You can even search for classes by park location to find out what classes take place at the facility closest to your home.

(Printable and searchable PDF versions of the current printed recreation catalog are also online via a link at the bottom of most recreation related Lakewood Online pages.)

Recreation staff members encourage online registration, not only because it is easier, but also because it saves processing time and costs for the staff once needed to handle the volume of registrations at the beginning of each of the three recreation seasons.

Features like the "waiting list" option and ability to print out class rosters for instructors has helped get more participants into the courses they want.

Of course, registrants can still mail in and walk in class registrations, but the use of the eCatalog is encouraged.

You'll need a Family ID# and Participant PIN# to order online

If you want to sign up for classes online, you can get your individual or family account set up by Recreation and Community Services.  Having a personal or family account helps keep sign-ups more organized and more secure -- they even help get instructors their roll sheets.

Requesting a new account

You can set up your own eCatalog account immediately and begin registering for classes.  Follow the link below to find out more about how to create your own account.
 

If you need to set up an account or aren’t sure if you already have an account you may do so online.

If you don't remember your Family ID# and Participant PIN# prior to enrolling, contact the recreation department at 562-866-9771, extension 2408.

• It’s convenient. Register for classes 24 hours, 7 days a week, when it’s convenient for you.
• Enroll immediately. Using eCatalog, you can enroll family members and yourself immediately in your favorite classes or workshops.
• Get the latest information. eCatalog has the most up-to-date information on class and schedule changes.

Follow the banner on http://www.lakewoodcity.org/services/recreation/default.asp to browse through the eCatalog, or call 562-866-9771, extension 2408 for more information.