Important: Registration Changes

Based on feedback from families, NSSRA is going back to a lottery system for program registration. When participants register for a program, they will be put into a Lottery Enrollment until the lottery is conducted. Lottery enrollment will be open for the first week of registration only. You don’t need to make any payment during lottery registration. The outcome of the lottery will be communicated to all participants by noon on Tuesday, November 25. You will receive a receipt via your primary email address, which will list all lottery programs with the enrollment status (Enrolled or Waitlist). Registration will switch to first come, first served (FCFS) for any remaining slots at the conclusion of the lottery. Payment for winter programs will be expected by Friday, December 19.

New: two registration periods for winter & spring

This season, NSSRA will offer separate registration windows for winter and spring programs to give more participants the opportunity to join the activities they love.

Winter Registration Dates:

  • Lottery Opens: Monday, November 17
  • Lottery Closes: Monday, November 24
  • Lottery Results: by noon on Tuesday, November 25
  • First-Come, First-Served Registration Opens: 1:00 pm on Tuesday, November 25
  • First-Come, First-Served Registration Closes: 12:00 pm on Friday, December 5

Spring Registration Dates:

  • Lottery Opens: Monday, February 9, 2026
  • Lottery Closes: Monday, February 16, 2026
  • Lottery Results: by noon on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  • First-Come, First-Served Registration Opens: 1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026
  • First-Come, First-Served Registration Closes: 12:00 pm on Friday, February 20, 2026

A postcard reminder will be mailed in January. Some special events and social clubs will be updated online and in the digital program guide before spring registration begins.
Emails with new program details will also be sent. Confirm your subscription at nssra.org/subscribe to stay informed.

Waitlist

If the program you selected is in high demand, you may be placed on the waiting list. Your position on the list will be determined by the lottery results and will be specified on your receipt. We will do our best to accommodate the waitlists. Openings in programs are dependent on factors such as staff availability, transportation, facility space, and pre-purchased tickets. Staff will regularly review the waitlists during the season and will contact you if a spot becomes available in a program.