The Sparks Athletic Complex houses the Department of Athletics administrative offices, faculty/coaches offices, a gymnasium, a six-lane swimming pool and a weight room. It is open for free recreational use by the North Country College community, and for a fee by the public. The Sparks Complex is located at 112 Dorchester Road, Saranac Lake NY 12983.

Gymnasium: 

The gymnasium is used by a variety of groups including: intercollegiate athletic teams for practices and competitions (basketball, volleyball, softball), intramural sports (basketball and volleyball), and indoor soccer teams. North Country Community College also utilizes the gymnasium for classes, commencement, and as a venue for its many programs through the Center for Lifelong Learning (annual craft fair, youth gymnastics, courses, etc.). Community organizations often rent the gymnasium for basketball practices, soccer groups, various sports clinics, awards ceremonies, and myriad competitions. When not in use, the gymnasium is available to students, faculty/staff, and the public for open recreation.

 

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday 9:00am-10:00pm, Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-7:00pm

Pool:

North Country Community College uses the swimming pool for classes and CLL courses. In addition, the pool can be rented by community organizations for practices, clinics, demonstrations and other events. An extensive schedule of swim times allows both the College community and the public access to the pool for lap swimming and recreational swimming.

 

Hours of Operation

 

Community Recreation Usage:

 

Spring 2010 Hours

 

Daily Usage Fee (includes use of gymnasium, weight room, or pool): Adult (15 years old +) $7, Senior/Child(less than 15 years old or 65 +) $4.

 

Combo Pass (includes use of gymnasium, weight room, and pool): Adult (15 years old +) $10, Senior/Child (less than 15 years old or 65+) $7, Family (up to 4 persons) $20 - $5 each additional child.

 

Semester Pass (includes use of gymnasium, weight room, and pool): Adult (15 years old +) $125, Senior/Child (less than 15 years old or 65+) $75, Family (up to 4 persons) $200 - $30 each additional child. *Discount available for NCCC Alumni.

 

Annual Pass (includes use of gymnasium, weight room, and pool): Adult (15 years old +) $300, Senior/Child (less than 15 years old or 65+) $200, Family (up to 4 persons) $475 - $50 each additional child. *Discount available for NCCC Alumni.

 

Current North Country students, faculty, and staff and their immediate families can use the Sparks Athletic Facility Free of Charge. Family members must be accompanied by the student, faculty, or staff with NCCC ID.

Facility Rental & Reservations:

North Country Community College is sponsored by the Counties of Essex and Franklin. In its role of community service, the College makes every attempt to serve all areas of these counties on an equitable and mutually distributive basis. In doing so, it is necessary that the College receives a formal request for utilization of any of its facilities by an outside organization or community group. To obtain permission to utilize the North Country Sparks Athletic Complex, please follow this procedure:

1. A written request must be made, using this form Facility Request Contract.
2. The request must be submitted at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of use in order to allow the College to consider and act upon the request.
3. Submit the Facility Request Contract to: Adam Parker, Athletic Facility Manager, North Country Community College, 23 Santanoni Avenue, PO Box 89, Saranac Lake NY 12983.
4. The requesting organization must furnish a Certificate of Liability Insurance which names North Country as additionally insured under the organization's policy. A Certificate of Insurance may also be required if the organization uses its own personnel for work purposes while utilizing the College's facility and/or equipment. The Certificate of Insurance must be presented to the College preferably accompanying the written request, but at least one week before the date(s) requested.
5. Signatures of the official representative of the requesting organization followed by the North Country Athletic Facilities Manager and Director of Athletics result in the request becoming a valid legal document.
6. A copy of this form, when fully completed and signed by both parties, will be given to the organization.

Facility Rental Fees

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