Senior Gold Card
What is the Senior Gold Card?
The Douglas County School District Senior Gold Card is now available to Douglas County residents age 60 and older. The Gold Card offers our senior neighbors FREE admission to most DCSD home athletic events and most student fine-arts performances including plays, concerts and choir performances. We’re also excited to offer discounts at a couple of our DCSD student-run businesses. It’s our way of saying "thank you" to our older Douglas County community for the many years of support and contributions to DCSD schools and students. We value the involvement of older Douglas County residents in our schools and their recognition that strong schools equal a strong community!
Whether it's enjoying the marching band performing at halftime under the Friday Night Lights, watching a musical theater production or cheering on your favorite athlete and team, the DCSD Senior Gold Card provides a multitude of opportunities to enjoy DCSD events!
What does the Gold Card offer?
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Free access to DCSD High School Sporting Events
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Free access to most DCSD Fine Arts Events
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Free coffee at our Legacy Campus Marketplace cafe
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A discount on services at Bellisimo Blu, our student-run hair salon at Highlands Ranch High School
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Quarterly free educational opportunities with our Gold Card Sponsor AdventHealthCastleRock
Apply for the FREE Senior Gold Card
What DCSD Sporting Events Can I Attend?
In partnership with our DCSD Athletics and Activities Departments we're excited to offer older adults free Gold Card access to DCSD High School sporting events.
The Senior Gold Card can be used for HOME events only.
DCSD includes nine high schools:
- Castle View High School (Castle Rock)
- Chaparral High School (Parker)
- Douglas County High School (Castle Rock)
- Highlands Ranch High School (Highlands Ranch)
- Legend High School (Parker)
- Mountain Vista High School (Highlands Ranch)
- Ponderosa High School (Parker)
- Rock Canyon High School (Highlands Ranch)
- ThunderRidge High School (Highlands Ranch)
Using the buttons below, you can search for events two different ways via the Continental League website.
If you choose the first button and then select which school's schedule you wish to search, you will see a day-by-day listing of all events for that school. In the right-hand sidebar, you can click the button labeled "View Schedules" and you will see all the different sports at that school. Click any of the buttons for the sports you wish to search, "Basketball - Boys Varsity," for instance, then click "View," and a new window will open with the Varsity Boys Basketball schedule.
If you choose the second button, you will go directly to a day-by-day calendar of all events for all schools in the Continental League. In the right-hand sidebar, you can choose which sport schedule(s) you want to explore.
Note: This calendar is for the Continental Sports League, which includes all DCSD schools plus two more. Events for Heritage High School and Regis Jesuit High School are listed in the league calendars, but they are not part of DCSD and thus their home events are not part of the DCSD Senior Gold Card program.
What DCSD Fine Arts Performances Can I Attend?
Utilizing the DCSD Senior Gold Card grants you free access to many fine arts productions across our nine Douglas County High Schools. Please expand upon the schools in each region below to view opportunities at each of our high schools. Please note, some productions are excluded from the Gold Card program but tickets may be purchased at a discounted rate. These can be purchased directly from the school website which is linked below the production.
Castle Rock Region
Highlands Ranch Region
Parker Region
Other Ways to Get Involved with DCSD
Get Connected by Volunteering in our Schools!
Our schools benefit greatly from the help of volunteers, judges, mentors and experts in their field as guest speakers. We encourage you to sign up as a DCSD volunteer. Learn more by visiting our DCSD Volunteer page.
Want to learn more about how to be involved with DCSD?
Douglas County School District is happy to provide a representative for any community organization or retirement community that wants to hear about how residents can stay connected with the school district or simply to learn more about what’s happening in DCSD.
Thank you for your continued support as it is important for our students and for our schools; a committed and united community makes a difference for students.
Request a representative visit by sending an email to us here.
How to Get Your Gold Card?
Online
Please fill out the online form to apply for a DCSD Senior Gold Card. Uploading proof of age and residency in Douglas County is required (example: drivers license copy). Once verified, you will receive your Gold Card in the mail. Please allow up to two weeks for processing and to receive your card.
In person
Apply for and receive your Senior Gold Card in person by applying at the DCSD Administrative Building, 620 Wilcox St, Castle Rock between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. M-F.
Present photo ID and proof of residency within Douglas County along with the paper application. Save time by printing the paper application and completing it before you arrive.
If you have any questions about obtaining the Senior Gold Card, please contact the Communications Department here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring a guest?
The Senior Gold Card provides free admission for you as the cardholder. Your friends and family are welcome to join you at our events by purchasing tickets at our regular admission prices or, if eligible, obtaining their own Senior Gold Card. We're always excited to see our community come together to support our students.
Does the Senior Gold Card expire?
No, the card does not expire.
What if I lose my card?
If you misplace your Senior Gold Card, email us here for a replacement.
Will Senior Gold Card members be guaranteed reserved seating at athletic events or other extracurricular programs?
It depends on the event. Members of the Senior Gold Card program may not reserve seats at athletic events. Admission to athletic events is on a first-come, first-served basis. However, reservations/tickets may be necessary for some performances.
Are there any DCSD events at which the Gold Card won’t work?
Yes. There are a handful of DCSD events that are not included in the Gold Card program. For these events, we’re happy to offer a senior discount but tickets must be purchased in advance of the event through the school. Please refer to the Non-Gold Card Event list if you’re interested in purchasing advanced ticket(s) for one of these events.
Does the Senior Gold Card program include reserved parking?
No, the Senior Gold Card program does not include reserved parking. Members will have access to general parking where and when available.
Can the Senior Gold Card be used by someone other than the member?
No, the Senior Gold Card is non-transferable and may only be used by the member to whom it was issued.
What if I’m not a Douglas County resident. Can I still get in for free?
This Gold Card is specifically for Douglas County residents. DCSD is happy to offer a senior discount at most events for older adults (60+).
Your Senior Gold Card gives you access to a wide range of exciting DCSD events! However, there are a few exceptions:
- Playoff games: These special events have separate ticketing arrangements through CHSAA.
- Events held outside of Douglas County facilities: Your card is valid for home events only. Please examine schedules carefully.
- Events hosted by DCSD that do not involve DCSD students.
What if I have an old DCSD Gold Card?
If you were part of our previous Senior Gold Card program we ask that you apply for a new and updated Gold Card (it's free). We've made some enhancements to the program and want to ensure you have access to the most up to date benefits the Gold Card provides.
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