We are hesitant to run ongoing event types without being able to close off registration. Even the ongoing types require a staff member to be there and some preparation for the volunteer. Would be incredibly helpful to be able to close out registration and have 48 hours notice so we could prepare on our end. 

I am having the same issue with the Custom Shifts type. It won't let me close the registration. 

I primarily use Custom Shifts as the main duration for our shifts because our schedule varies significantly based on the upcoming food distributions and number of expected attendees in need of food. We don't have shifts on a regular enough basis to use the  recurring option, but we do have set shift times so the ongoing option doesn't work for us. I can't use the Runs Until, Happens On, or Multi-Date options for these regular but varied shifts because they all relate to a one-time event, as opposed to custom shifts where I can add ten or fifteen shifts to one opportunity each month. 

We update the calendar with new shifts about once per month (for the following month) and base the schedule on the previous month's food distribution statistics. Custom shifts work great for this scheduling approach, but it would be so nice to be able to "close" a shift 24 hours before so we can effectively assign roles and plan for the number of people who will attend. We also print nametags (love that feature!!) for our volunteers and when folks join last-minute, they don't get a nametag. It would make planning ahead a lot easier on us and prevent surprise additions or cancellations. 

Thanks so much!