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2.b. Outdoor Athletic Field Study
4ROSEMOUNTEXECUTIVE SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL City Council Work Session Meeting Date: February 10, 2010 ISSUE Staff has recently completed a review of the use and needs of outdoor recreation facilities for athletics. Based on the history of participation rates and facility usage specific to Rosemount, staff has developed an estimate of Rosemount's future outdoor athletic facility needs might be and how we would meet these needs through residential development. The participation and facility projections have been made for the years 2015 and 2020. A combination of analysis tools, estimates and assumptions were used to try to predict our future needs and required additions to our park system. Please keep in mind that the data detailed in the attached report can be influenced heavily by changes that local user groups might make in scheduling game times or practices, changing their seasons, adding new sports, expanding existing sports, or other changes outside of the City's control. Staff are currently not able to meet all of the requests from in -house baseball, traveling baseball, teen baseball, traveling softball, traveling soccer, and lacrosse. This does not include requests that are made for tournaments. In most cases, we are told that the number of teams or participants for tournaments needs to be limited or games need to be played at a variety of locations due to space constraints. This seems to be a challenge many communities face. Based on the projections developed by staff, the amenities expected to be created through future residential development will not provide the necessary facilities for expected needs. Although we most likely will not meet all of our future needs with the new neighborhood park development, it is expected that there will be a cash balance in the Park Improvement Fund that could be available to help address facility needs. As with most communities, community athletic complexes are needed to supplement neighborhood parks to meet user demand for organized recreational youth sports. Also included in the packet is information that staff has received regarding the need for additional tennis courts. The construction of new tennis courts is included in the 2010 CIP budget. During the discussion regarding the design of the athletic fields on the 57 acres donated by Flint Hills, tennis courts were AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEM: Outdoor Athletic Field Study Discussion PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation AGENDA NO. Director ' ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Facility Study Attachment B - Tennis Information APPROVED BY: Attachment C - Parks Commission Minutes RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion only. ISSUE Staff has recently completed a review of the use and needs of outdoor recreation facilities for athletics. Based on the history of participation rates and facility usage specific to Rosemount, staff has developed an estimate of Rosemount's future outdoor athletic facility needs might be and how we would meet these needs through residential development. The participation and facility projections have been made for the years 2015 and 2020. A combination of analysis tools, estimates and assumptions were used to try to predict our future needs and required additions to our park system. Please keep in mind that the data detailed in the attached report can be influenced heavily by changes that local user groups might make in scheduling game times or practices, changing their seasons, adding new sports, expanding existing sports, or other changes outside of the City's control. Staff are currently not able to meet all of the requests from in -house baseball, traveling baseball, teen baseball, traveling softball, traveling soccer, and lacrosse. This does not include requests that are made for tournaments. In most cases, we are told that the number of teams or participants for tournaments needs to be limited or games need to be played at a variety of locations due to space constraints. This seems to be a challenge many communities face. Based on the projections developed by staff, the amenities expected to be created through future residential development will not provide the necessary facilities for expected needs. Although we most likely will not meet all of our future needs with the new neighborhood park development, it is expected that there will be a cash balance in the Park Improvement Fund that could be available to help address facility needs. As with most communities, community athletic complexes are needed to supplement neighborhood parks to meet user demand for organized recreational youth sports. Also included in the packet is information that staff has received regarding the need for additional tennis courts. The construction of new tennis courts is included in the 2010 CIP budget. During the discussion regarding the design of the athletic fields on the 57 acres donated by Flint Hills, tennis courts were included as part of that topic but not included in the final plans. It was ultimately decided that the courts would be best placed in another location that might be more accessible to the existing residents and closer to other courts. The Parks and Recreation Commission recommended that the courts not be included in the 2010 CIP Budget and that the City further evaluate the need and best location for future courts. Attachment C includes the meeting minutes from the September 28, 2009 Park and Recreation Commission meeting when the 2010 CIP budget was discussed. BACKGROUND One of the City Council Goals in 2009 was regarding the growth of the community. Listed below are the desired outcomes for this goal. Growth - Ensure balanced community and economic development offering residents a safe and well- planned neighborhood environment in which to live, work, shop and play. Outcomes • Finalize 2030 Comprehensive Guide Plan • Investigate development of at least one shovel ready commercial /industrial opportunity • Update and enhance community information database • Pre -plan access and development options for key commercial and industrial sites • Continue to participate in studies and plans for UMore property • Enhance Parks Master Plan with more study of athletic field needs • Develop plan to meet 2030 job growth projections SUMMARY Staff would like to provide an overview of the facility study and discuss it with the City Council. Staff will also provide updates on the progress of acquiring land from UMORE for developing fields, a possible partnership with St. Joseph's Church and School on fields, the completion of the tennis courts at Charlie's Park and the opening of the DCTC soccer fields to youth sports and other activities. 2 Outdoor Recreation Facility Study Introduction A definitive standard or measurement to determine the total number of park and recreational facilities needed in a community does not exist. Each community is unique in its needs and opportunities. Most cities set guidelines for park needs based on acres of land compared to their population. Usually communities set their guidelines by adapting to what has been set by the National Parks and Recreation Association. As we gathered information for the update of Rosemount's Parks, Trails, and Open Space System Plan, we compared guidelines from various cities in Minnesota and the upper midwest and found that we had similar standards to many of them. Even in Rosemount's neighboring communities, certain sports or activities are more popular in some than in others. And yet within each community, there is an ebb and flow to the popularity of each program offered. At the same time, our young people have an ever growing opportunity for media based recreation which competes with the active recreation offerings. Facility Need Projections Based upon the history of participation rates and facility usage specific to Rosemount, staff has developed an estimate of what Rosemount's future outdoor athletic facility needs might be and how we would meet these needs through residential development. These projections have been made for the years 2010 - 2015 and 2015 - 2020. A combination of analysis tools, estimates and assumptions were used to try to predict our future needs and what facilities will be available. The tools, estimates and assumptions used included: • RAAA participation information and facility needs for the years 2007 and 2009. This information can be considered a snapshot of current use and will be the basis for projected trends in participation in each of the programs offered in Rosemount. • Staff assumed that participation trends and future facility use patterns by athletic groups would remain fairly consistent with their recent history. • The 2000 U.S. Census was used to determine the number of boys and girls in Rosemount in each of the following age brackets: 0 to 5, 5 to 9, 10 to 14, and 15 to 19 years of age. Staff assumes that the percentage of children in each of these age categories will remain approximately the same in the next ten years. • The 2030 Comprehensive Guide Plan provides estimates on population projections, expected rate of development and location of development. • Staff assumes that RAAA will continue to have access to fields in Lakeville at Parkview Park and Bunker Hills Park and at the Rosemount First Baptist Church /School. By comparing the actual current number of participants in any activity to the number of children in the age group to which that activity is offered, we have determined the percentage of eligible players actually participating in each of these activities. Based upon information provided by RAAA, we could determine the growth or decline in the participation rate in each of these activities over the last two years. By projecting the growth or decline in participation in each of these activities, and by using the overall population growth projections provided in the Comprehensive Plan, we have estimated the number of participants and teams that will be involved in each of these activities in 2015 and 2020. Using these estimates while trying to gauge the expected needs of our local user groups, staff was able to develop a ten year projection for facility needs. It must be noted that while we are comfortable with the methodology used to arrive at these estimates, they are based on the multiplication of many variables. We have based the growth or decline in participation rates on the participation information for 2007 and 2009. This growth or decline might be a short term adjustment in the participation rate or it could be a long term trend. If development in Rosemount occurs faster or slower than is anticipated in the Comprehensive Plan, the pool of eligible participants for each of these activities will be skewed. In addition, if existing programs are combined, the age groups they offered to is changed, or other new activities are offered, the number of participants in any of these activities will be altered. Lacrosse is a good example of a sport that is popular now, but was not even offered five years ago. At this time, we do not know what activity will be the next lacrosse and draw new participants or pull participants from existing programs. With this method of planning in mind, it is expected that all possible facilities will be used if available for play. It will also mean that a number of facilities will be used for multiple sports during different seasons. A good example of this is Shannon Park. We can currently cut 4 football fields, 8 or more soccer fields, and 5 baseball/softball fields into the site, but not all of these fields can be used at once. Shannon Park is used for three different sport seasons, for a number of tournaments, and truly serves a multi - purpose function. This method of planning to meet local user groups' demands also at times may leave little opportunity for others to actively use their local parks or to allow for pick -up games or non scheduled park use. Conclusion As mentioned earlier, the data detailed in the attached pages can be influenced heavily by changes that local user groups might make in scheduling game times or practices, changing their seasons, the adding of new sports, expanding existing sports, or other changes outside of the City's control. Based on the projections developed by staff, the amenities expected to be created through future residential development will not provide the necessary facilities for expected needs. As with most communities, community athletic complexes are needed to supplement the neighborhood parks to meet user demand for organized recreation youth sports. Staff is recommending the City continue planning for development of fields on the UMORE property just south of the DCTC soccer fields, consider creating a joint use partnership with for the St. Joseph's School the land to plan O v a V CL L m CL ci 0 0 N 0- Nw = t' O - o N N -le N N YO YO r-1 r-1 ri r-I O to N O O CL N O U L * °• N `q r r-i -i u1 r, r ii rN-1 Ln rn o a N , W N LVO Li' Z N Or-I rAi r q LD L!1 r� N —i rM i 01 O v N r4 M N N � � `O v M 01 M v M1 01 N M M Ln O 0 O M Ll1 I- O 00 1 01 lD N 00 N ri ri r-I e-I 1� � M VI A! N O o N U. N O `i O. 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H N y N .O A H- N N L O � O > > O > a+ N I' C F- H LL J r C N E 0- O G1 O1 'O O v.- w N m L v C C 0 Q O !Z L GJ C N E O 4- N O u �3 0 to GJ t m t .a v �i m CL x w N t i+ C GJ Park Development Projections 2010 - 2020 2010-2015 Development from 2010 — 2015 will include 1,875 units requiring 75 acres of parks dedication. Park Name Acres Proposed Amenities Cost N -1 6 acres Baseball /soccer overlay $400,000 N -2 8 acres Baseball /soccer overlay and 2 hockey $500,000 N -5 6 acres Baseball /soccer overlay and 2 tennis $450,000 N -7 8 acres Baseball /soccer overlay and water access $600,000 N -10 6 acres Natural Features and soccer field $650,000 Totals 34 acres 4 ballfields, 5 soccer overlays, 2 tennis and 2 hockey $2,600,000 Cash in -lieu of land from Parks Dedication will include 41 acres. The fees are proposed to be paid as followed: 15 acres at $85,000 = $1,275,000 21 acres at $95,000 = $1,995,000 5 acres at S105,000 = $ 525,000 Total $3,795,000 Expenditures $2,600,000 Remaining funds $1,195,000 2015-2020 Development from 2015 — 2020 will include 1,875 units requiring 75 acres of parks dedication. Park Name Acres Proposed Amenities Cost N -3 6 acres Baseball /soccer overlay and 2 hockey $500,000 N -4 8 acres Baseball /soccer overlay and 2 tennis $700,000 N -6 6 acres Baseball /soccer overlay $550,000 N -8 10 acres Baseball /soccer overlay and 1 hockey $750,000 N -9 6 acres Natural Features and soccer field $650,000 Totals 36 acres 4 ballfields, 5 soccer overlays, 2 tennis and 3 hockey $3,150,000 Cash in -lieu of land from Parks Dedication will include 41 acres. The fees are proposed to be paid as followed: 15 acres at $105,000 = $1,575,000 21 acres at $115,000 = $2,415,000 5 acres at $125,000 = S 625,000 Total $4,615,000 Expenditures $3,150,000 Remaining Funds $1,465,000 Rosemount High School Tennis Court Usage Goal: To demonstrate the need for another tennis court facility /center. We currently use the eight courts at Rosemount High School. Having only eight courts at one location limits our efforts in growing and retaining tennis players of all levels in Rosemount. In addition to our eight court complex at the high school, we have a few clusters of 1 -2 court complexes sprinkled around the city. Although this strategy allows for people to more easily access tennis courts, it does not allow for developing and strengthening large group instruction, lessons, leagues and tournament play. The current court situation only allow for lessons and match play for a limited age group leaving little opportunity to develop programs for adults and seniors. Below are some details regarding the current court usage: August, September and October Team: RHS Girls Tennis Season (40-45 girls 2007 season, three teams) RHS and RMS have to share courts. Two teams can practice and have matches on the courts (with limited success) while the other team practices before school at 6 - 7:30am or after 6:00 p.m. Daylight becomes a challenge when playing after 6pm, especially later in September and October. School use: During the school day, both RHS and RMS Physical Education classes would like to use the courts for racket classes in both the Fall and Spring. However, in most cases the middle school and high school want to use the courts at the same time. Since the high school classes are in the 34 -38 kid range, they need all eight courts. Program: RHS Girls Tennis Team has captains practice three times per week up until season starts during the summer. March, April and May Team: RHS Boys Tennis Season (46 players 2008 Season, three teams) RHS tennis has adopted the USTA no cut policy. Daily - 2:45- 4:OOpm; Varsity and JV share courts for practice. Daily - 4:00- 6:OOpm; almost every day is used for a match between the three teams. Approximately 26 matches are scheduled between the three teams. When the courts are used for matches the other teams practice before match quickly before the matches begin or after 6pm (usually until 7:45 or 8:00 p.m., before school starting at 6am or on Saturdays). May, June and July Program: RAA - In -House program (90 players in 2008 Season) Daily - Monday through Thursday starting at 6:30pm — 9pm Matches are played on Saturday mornings from 9am —12pm. Program: RHS Camp in mid June from 8:OOam —1 pm, two age groups. Program: RAA - Traveling Jr. Team Tennis in mid June — July. Grew from 2 full teams to 4 in 2008 Drills and skills development, with evaluations for team creations daily Monday - Thursday from 12 — 4pm (with exception of camp week). Matches begin either first or second week into the season. Team matches are both away and home. If two teams are home, they share the courts (4 per team/match). Any extra matches cannot be scheduled on dates when the other team is using the courts. We usually try to schedule away matches to alleviate the problem. The program was relocated for a week when the YMCA held their camp to Falcon Ridge Middle School Courts in Apple Valley. We needed to reschedule matches that week due to two teams sharing the 4 courts there. Another rescheduling issue came up with Rosemount Summer Classic Tournament was run at the same time as the Jr. Team Tennis teams had home matches scheduled. Schedule is as follows with 4 teams this year: * 2 teams of 18 and under players - Monday and Wednesday practices from 1 — 2:30pm; Matches played on Thursdays from 1 - 3:OOpm. * 2 teams of 14 and under players - Monday and Wednesday practices from 2:30 — 4pm; Matches played on Tuesdays from 1 - 3:OOpm. Community Block Party — In late May, approximately 100 people from Rosemount between the ages of 3 and 75 participated. This is a terrific public relations opportunity for RAA, Community Park and Recreation Programs and Community Education Tennis Programs. Tournaments — Rosemount Classic; We currently run one tournament, but we cannot accommodate large draw sizes due to having only one facility with more than 2 courts. Our goal is to offer two junior tournaments and one adult tournament each summer. PRESS RELEASE No. 199 -2009 U.S. TENNIS PARTICIPATION TOPS 30 MILLION PEOPLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN 25 YEARS 2009 USTA/Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Study Shows Growth In All Age Groups and Ethnicities Participation up 12% vs. 2008 and 25% since 2003 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., November 17, 2009 — The USTA and TIA announced today that tennis participation in the United States topped 30 million players for the first time in more than two decades. The annual survey of 6,000 Americans showed that tennis participation grew in all age groups under the age of 50 and within all ethnicities. With 30.1 million people hitting the courts, tennis participation has grown 12% over 2008 and climbed 25% since 2003. The survey is conducted annually by the Taylor Research Group on behalf of the Tennis Industry Association (TIA) and the USTA. New players comprised 7.1 million of the total, and the majority of tennis players consider themselves "regular players" (14.8 million). Though 15 of the 17 USTA sections were affected by record rainfall in the spring, total play occasions surpassed 560 million for only the second time in more than 20 years. The greatest percentage growth in participation was in players 12- 17 which grew from 15.7% of the total participants in 2008 to 20.5% of the participants in 2009. "The USTA continues to work closely with the entire tennis industry to grow our game, and we are extremely gratified that our collective efforts have generated such strong growth," said Lucy S. Garvin, USTA President and Chairman of the Board. 'We continue to strive to make tennis easier to learn and more fun to play, and this commitment has led to millions of more Americans playing the game. I am proud of our network of sections, states /districts, and community programs who have worked so hard to increase participation." "Over the past several years, we've strived to make the game more accessible, particularly at parks and schools across the country," said Kurt Kamperman, Chief Executive, Community Tennis, USTA. "Combine this with the health benefits of tennis, and you get surging interest in the sport." `The TIA (industry) and the USTA have been focused on growing participation since the mid 90s and this is the result of a consistent and sustained effort that is now paying dividends," said TIA President Jon Muir. "Our ongoing challenge is to continue to build our frequent player base, the economic lifeline for the sport." The TIA/USTA survey results include: • Total participation broke the 30 million mark in 2009 (a 12% increase to 30.1 million, against 26.9 million in 2008). • New players reached 7.1 million (up 19.5% from 5.9 million in 2008). • Regular Players, those playing 4 to 20 times per year, increased 26% to 14.8 million players in 2009. -2- • Participation in 2009 is up in every major ethnic group, but especially among African Americans ( +19 %) and Hispanics ( +32 %) • Age groups comprising the greatest percentage of players are: 0 12 -17 years at 20.5% of the total (more than 6 million players) 0 18 -24 years at18.4% of the total (more than 5.5 million players) 0 6 -11 years at 16.25% of the total (4.9 million players) • Tennis is doing a better job at retention with continuing players up 6.3% to 16 million • Former players rejoining to the game is up for the third year in a row, with nearly 7 million coming back to tennis The TIANSTA results compare favorably to other recent research released from industry organizations over the past 12 months. In the 2009 Sports and Fitness Participation Report conducted by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), results showed tennis was the only traditional sport to enjoy growth in grassroots participation. About the USTA The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S. and the leader in promoting and developing the growth of tennis at every level -- from local communities to the highest level of the professional game. A not - for - profit organization with 730,000 members, it invests 100% of its proceeds in growing the game. It owns and operates the US Open, the highest attended annual sporting event in the world, and launched the Olympus US Open Series linking 10 summer tournaments to the US Open. In addition, it owns the 94 Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S., is a minority owner and promotional partner of World TeamTennis, and selects the teams for the Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Olympic and Paralympic Games. The USTA philanthropic entity, USTA Serves, provides grants and scholarships and through tennis, helps underserved youth and people with disabilities to improve academics, build character and strive for excellence. For more information on the USTA, log on to usta.com. About the TIA The Tennis Industry Association, the not- for - profit trade association for tennis, is THE unifying force in the tennis industry bringing together competitive companies to work collectively to promote and grow the sport. The TIA works closely with the USTA and industry partners to develop and implement initiatives to increase tennis participation. Core TIA activities include Participation Research, Consumer and Trade Research and the Growing Tennis System. For more information, please visit Tennis I ndustry.org or GrowingTennis.com. 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C' Exercise r Fun r, Physical therapy C Weight management Submit Survey View Results Login Contact Us Search Ilorle About Events Resources Psr* ers News Tennis enhances your: 1. aerobic fitness by burning fat and improving your cardiovascular fitness and maintaining higher energy levels. 2. anaerobic fitness by offering short, intense bursts of activity during a point followed by rest, which helps muscles use oxygen efficiently. 3. ability to accelerate by providing practice in sprinting, jumping and lunging quickly. 4. powerful first step by requiring anticipation, quick reaction time and explosion into action. S. speed through a series of side -to -side and up and back sprints to chase the ball. 6. leg strength through hundreds of starts and stops that build stronger leg muscles. 7. general body coordination since you have to move into position and then adjust your upper body to hit the ball successfully. 8. gross motor control through movement and ball - striking skills that require control of your large muscle groups. 9. fine motor control by use of touch shots like angled volleys, drop shots and lobs. 10. agility by forcing you to change direction as many as five times in 10 seconds during a typical point. 11. dynamic balance through hundreds of starts, stops, changes of direction and hitting on the run. 12. cross - training through a physically demanding sport that's fun for athletes who specialize in other sports. %mnis sinilles 254 13. bone strength and density by 1*69mod" M strengthening bones of young players and ROb 223 helping prevent osteoporosis in older ones. Ngrbg, no pack I41 14. immune system through its Ja t91 conditioning effects, which promote overall health, fitness and resistance to disease. (-UW wrft d4s) 143 YVMM" 35 ask 121 15. nutritional habits by eating appropriately before competition to WON" LS No 95 enhance energy production and after 9s competition to practice proper recovery Y"O iN methods. 16. hand -eye coordination because you se~.b-4., 1"7,— constantly judge the timing between the oncoming ball and the proper contact point. 17. Flexibility due to the constant stretching and maneuvering to return the ball to your opponent. Psychological benefits of tennis Physical I Psychological i; 2009, United States Professional Tennis Association Inc. All rights reserved. http: / /tennis- health. com / About/ Whytennis /Physical/tabid/73/Default.aspx Page 1 of 2 f Take 3 lesso?i Usemame Logii Password F Remember login Foraot oam+ord? 2/3/2010 Talking points - Racquet Sports Industry Page 1 of 2 Home » RSI magazine » Business /Marketing » Talking points Talking points Share the industry news. Player Participation • Tennis continues to be the fastest growing traditional sport! Participation is up 43% since 2000, according to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association. • Total participation is nearly 27 million players, which is a 7% increase over 2007 and the highest level in 15 years, according to the USTA/TIA Tennis Participation Study. • Frequent players (those playing at least 21 times a year) increased to 5.62 million, a 7% increase over 2007 and up 23% since 2003. • Tennis play occasions surpassed 600 million in 2008 for the first time ever, which is up 33% from 2003. • Continuing players grew to 15.13 million, up 9% over 2007. • Nearly 6 million new players tried tennis for the first time in 2008, which is up 3% over 2007. • 6 million former players, the most ever, came back to the game in 2008 — up 7% from a year earlier. • The Tennis Health Index shows that tennis participation increased 10.8% in 2008 and an estimated 15.5% in 2009. Market Update 2008 Racquet shipments increased 88% in the youth market since 2003 and 30% in the adult market. Tennis is being offered to more and more kids through school programs and other curriculum. Ball shipments are up 16% since 2003. The new QuickStart Tennis play format is bringing kids 10 and under into the game using equipment, court dimensions and scoring scaled to their age and size. Why Is Tennis Participation Growing? • The tennis industry has developed a strong infrastructure, providing more places to play, programs to learn in and partners to play with. With unified industry support, we're reaching more consumers through grassroots initiatives, and this has led to an increase in both recreational and league play. Plus, we have a solid delivery system of tennis teaching professionals. • It promotes a healthy, active lifestyle with great social benefits. In fact, one hour of tennis will burn more calories than virtually any other traditional sport. • We've developed the "GrowingTennis System." Providers can visit rg, owingtennis.com for all types of information, to sign up for industry initiatives and more. In 2008 alone, more than 1,600 facilities were added to the system. • Attendance at pro tournaments continues to grow, as well as television coverage. The US Open is the highest attended annual sporting event in the world. http:// www. racquetsportsindustry .com/articles /2009 /05 /talking _points.html 2/3/2010 Talking points - Racquet Sports Industry Page 2 of 2 • It's relatively inexpensive to play — all you need is a racquet and a can of balls. Research shows that tennis participation may not be as affected by the down economy. TIA Tennis Forum Set For Aug. 30 Mark your calendars for the third annual Tennis Industry Association Tennis Forum, which will be in New York City on Sunday, Aug. 30, just before the start of the US Open. You'll hear all the latest news about the state of the tennis industry, including participation growth, equipment sales data, the latest grassroots tennis initiatives, and much more. Last year, more than 300 people attended the Forum, which is held during the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. Stay tuned for more information on speakers at this year's Forum. Register today at TennisIndustry.org. Nominate for the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame The Tennis Industry Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who have made a significant impact to the sport, from the 1960s to the present. Nominations are made in four categories: inventors, founders, innovators and contributors. Anyone is welcome to submit nominations by going to tennisindusl�org-/HOF /. The final inductees will be honored at a special reception in New York City, just before the start of the US Open during the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The Tennis Industry Hall of Fame was created last year, and the first two inductees were Dennis Van der Meer and Howard Head. From the May 2009 issue Permalink Copyright © 2004 -2010. Networks Unlimited. All Rights Reserved. About us I Contact us I Home I USRSA http:// www. racquetsportsindustry.com/articles /2009 /05 /talking _points.html 2/3/2010 Bright Spots for Our Sport - Racquet Sports Industry Page I of 2 Home » RSI magazine » Business /Marketing » Bright Spots for Our Sport Bright Spots for Our Sport From the TIA Executive Director By Jolyn de Boer In March, the news that tennis participation had skyrocketed was picked up by media outlets worldwide, generating nearly 600 articles; tennis returned to Madison Square Garden and the USTA launched Tennis Night in America. This positive news, however, countered the conditions on Main Street, and although the last five years have seen growth in tennis participation, racquet and ball sales, we are in unprecedented times for businesses that are forced to deal with a weakened economy and changing consumer marketplace. But many brights spots do exist: • Participation may actually increase in a down economy, especially frequent play. TIA research is a valuable asset to guide our industry and measure vital benchmarks. • Through technology, the GrowingTennis System has provided consumer searches, online enrollment, online business systems for facilities and retailers via Tennis Connect, and a platform for enhanced communications. • Industry-wide initiatives have been successful. Tennis Welcome Centers continue to introduce new players to tennis the right way — through instruction, Cardio Tennis has added new players and revenue for facilities, and QuickStart Tennis is rapidly being adopted to get kids 10 & under into the game and help build future players (page 20). • Businesses have been saving money with free marketing tools and services, including free listings on consumer sites plus discounts on credit -card processing, insurance, and sponsor offers. There are many more measures we are focused on advancing. At the TIA, we have a committed Board of Directors and strong partnership with the USTA, teaching groups and allied organizations who are dedicated to building a healthy roadmap for the future. Thank you for your continuing support of these efforts to grow tennis. See all articles by Jolyn de Boer About the Author Jolyn de Boer 0 is an avid player, and has been in the tennis industry for 26 years and is the executive director of the Tennis Industry Association. From the May 2009 issue Permalink http:// www. racquetsportsindustry.comlarticies /2009 /05lbright_spots_for_our sport.html 2/3/2010 Take the Offensive - Racquet Sports Industry Page 1 of 2 Home)) RSI magazine » Our Serve » Take the Offensive Take the Offensive By Peter Francesconi We're fighting a battle in my town — and it's probably similar to what many of you may have gone through. Our park and rec director has proposed a wonderful new public recreation area that includes tennis courts. However, after presenting exhaustive evidence in support of the park to a town agency, including modifying the plans to answer the agency's concerns, they voted 3 -2 to deny the application. This denial caused a stir in town for a number of reasons (in fact, the town selectmen are looking into the matter), but I'll save that bit of controversy for our town paper's "letters" page. My concern is that — despite strong support from the avid players in town and Community Tennis Association members — we didn't do enough to "sell" tennis to the rest of our community. In most communities, the more people you can have stand up in support of tennis — or write letters to the papers, or show up at town meetings — the better chance you have of actually making decisions go your way. Getting the word out about this sport to the community, pointing up all the great things about tennis, how it enhances the quality of life for residents, fights childhood obesity, makes people active and healthy, can go a long way to turning public opinion — and the minds of hesitant public officials — your way. Public parks and schools are where most people start playing the game. It's where tomorrow's frequent players come from. Public courts — like the facility we hope one day to have built in our town (the park and rec director is planning on re- applying for the park soon) — are exactly what every municipality needs. The USTA, TIA. and National Recreation and Park Association recognize this, and they provide resources and grants to help make public park courts and programs happen. (And by the way, thanks to lobbying by the NRPA, money from the national economic stimulus plan can be used for park and rec projects, including tennis. Visit nrpa.org for more information.) In our case, we even received a generous grant from the USTA New England Section to build these courts. Now, though, that money may have to be returned. The lesson from our town is, start selling your community on tennis now. Write letters to the papers about some of the great things tennis can do or is doing for your community. Be vocal about supporting things like your local high- school no -cut programs, or a Cardio Tennis clinic, or leagues, or kids' programs. Let others in the community know that not only is tennis out there, but that it's got a lot of support, and supporters. In other words, lay the groundwork — now. a' Peter Francesconi Editorial Director See all articles by Peter Francesconi About the Author Peter Francesconi 0 is editorial director of RSI magazine. From the May 2009 issue Permalink http:// www. racquetsportsindustry .comlarticiesl2009 /05 /take the offensive.html 2/3/2010 Cities rethinking costly, crumbling tennis courts I StarTribune.com Cities rethinking costly, crumbling tennis courts The courts are expensive to rebuild and maintain. In many metro parks, t he space is being put to other uses. By MARY JANE SMETANKA, Star Tribune Last update: December 28, 2007 - 12:20 AM New tennis courts in Richfield? People would . rather have walking and biking trails. In Bloomington, disintegrating tennis courts may revert to grass. And in Minneapolis, at least 39 of the 139 outdoor tennis courts run by the Park and Recreation Board are slated to disappear. Ironically, tennis' popularity is on the upswing. National figures show that since 2000, participation in. tennis has grown more than that of any other major sport. But dollars for replacing cracked and crumbling public tennis courts are not keeping pace. Many of today's asphalt courts that are cracked and pitted and need replacement were built during tennis' heyday in the 1.970s, when American tennis stars like Advertisement sport's popularity. Page 1 of 4 Minneapolis is "significantly overbuilt in tennis courts," said Michael Schmidt, general manager for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. In the 1.970s, he said, "Virtually everybody who could scrape together enough money to buy a racquet thought they would play the game the rest of their lives. "Park and recreation groups all over the country took advantage by building as many tennis courts as they could. No thought was given to what will happen 25 years later when they reach the end of their functional life and need to be redone." Matter of money, priorities Not every city is reevaluating its commitment to tennis courts. In Edina, where high school tennis teams perennially compete for state titles, residents rank tennis courts in the top third of recreation needs, above swimming pools, ice rinks, off -leash dog parks and the senior center. In Plymouth, participation in tennis leagues WILLIE NELSON FRIDAY, MARCH 29 & SATURDAY, MARCH 27 ON STALE NOW TicKErmAsTER com yWic LAKE' mysticlake.com Print Powered By Dynarnics http:// www. startribune .com/local /west/12871876.html 2/3/2010 Cities rethinking costly, crumbling tennis courts I StarTribune.com r 7M and lessons increased by one - quarter between 2006 and 2007. The city is keeping all 24 of its courts and redoing them one by one. But in cities where there are lots of old tennis courts and where park and recreation budgets are pinched, replacing asphalt tennis courts at a cost of anywhere from $45,000 to $150,000 a pair is being carefully evaluated. Bloomington is deciding what to do with its roughly 50 outdoor tennis courts on a case - by -case basis. Almost all of them were built 25 to 30 years ago. While some only need resurfacing, others need to be replaced, said Randy Quale, parks and recreation manager. It's a matter of money and priorities, Quale said. Replacing tennis courts is expensive, he said, and there are new demands for different park facilities, such as disc golf courses, skate parks and fields for lacrosse. "Tennis is not dying," Quale said. ".In recent years, we're starting to see an uptick in tennis participation. But I don't anticipate it will get anywhere near the popularity of the 1.970s." In the city's Southglen Playground, one of two tennis courts has been replaced by a Page 2 of 4 basketball court. Courts in other parks may be taken out and replaced with grass. When Richfield asked residents which park and recreation facilities the city needed more of, walking and biking trails were the big favorites. Just one in six residents called adding tennis courts "very important." Softball fields, ice rinks, basketball courts and soccer fields also ranked above tennis, which finished last among the citizen priorities. City Recreation Services Director Jim Topitzhofer said. Richfield evaluates its 28 courts yearly and is considering retrofitting a tennis court that's not heavily used into a free skateboard park with low ramps. But the city also has restored some tennis courts. Topitzhofer said he knows of at least three Richfield parks where the tennis courts are busy every night as long as the weather is warm. While the city survey is one measure of priorities, he said, his department also wants to promote tennis and get more kids playing, especially minority youth. "One reason why there is changing participation in tennis may be that our demographic makeup is much different than it was in the 1960s and'70s," he said. Print Powered By http:// www. startribune .com/local/west/12871876.html 2/3/2010 Cities rethinking costly, crumbling tennis courts I StarTribune.com PI R_ Taw 7M Minneapolis' Schmidt echoes that sentiment. New immigrants are pressing the park system for better facilities in sports that have rarely been played before in Minnesota, like cricket. And many city residents come from cultures with no background in tennis. That doesn't mean the Park Board won't continue to invest in tennis courts, Schmidt said. But tight budgets mean it has to be careful where the money goes, and he said some tennis courts could be returned to grass for soccer or lacrosse fields. The emphasis will be on quality, not quantity, Schmidt said. "While it's disappointing if you can't get on a court because it's busy, it's more disappointing if a court is not maintained and not usable," he said. "Maybe you'll have to go nine blocks instead of four, but when you get there, you'll know it's playable." Minneapolis has saved and replaced some public courts with the aid of Ellen. Doll, a lifelong tennis enthusiast who saved city courts in her Kenwood neighborhood with a grassroots fundraising campaign. Doll then founded the all - volunteer "Support the Courts" group to raise money to redo tennis Page 3 of 4 courts in needy city neighborhoods. The group is raising $500,000 to replace 14 courts at Webber, Powderhorn and Pershing parks in Minneapolis. Those courts are used both by children's programs and high school tennis teams. "Our city was built on the prospect that there was green space within six blocks of each house," Doll said. "I love the idea that kids can have a safe place to play.... They can develop a lifestyle and activities and attitudes that last all their life." The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) also is pushing to get more kids involved in park - based tennis programs. Though the USTA has been promoting news that more than 25 million Americans play tennis and the number is growing all the time, tennis players tend to be older and richer than most public park users. To develop a tennis - playing population that is younger and. more diverse, the USTA is beginning a new group - instruction program that will run. much like soccer leagues, letting little kids learn the game using miniature courts, nets and racquets and foam balls that will make the game easier to learn. "We hope this will be the answer to growing Print Powered By 1 y � rn��� ° http:// www. startribune .com/local/west/12871876.html 2/3/2010 Cities rethinking costly, crumbling tennis courts I StarTribune.com Page 4 of 4 LZI .0 -- , W4A 7" the game," said Marcia Bach, USTA's national park and recreation coordinator based in Bloomington. "It's not easy when you're 4 feet tall at the baseline and trying to hit a net that's over your eyeballs." Mary Jane Smetanka • 612 -673 -7380 Print Powered By Dynarnie http:// www. startribune .com/local/west/12871876.html 2/3/2010 Schultz, Dan From: Manning, Michael [Michael .Manning @districtl96.org] Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:27 AM To: Ewen, Jeanne Cc: Schultz, Dan Subject: RE: court surface Jeanne, FYI, I know Kim is promoting the Erickson soccer /lacrosse field be turned into tennis courts. This is something the high school does not want to see. We really need that for JV Lacrosse games. Thanks, fuN7:91 - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Ewen, Jeanne Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:16 AM To: Manning, Michael Subject: RE: court surface I agree Once Charlies has the addition and they put courts in Erickson park in 2010 we could look at it again if it continues It is MS students. When I have been up there on the weekends it is a problem - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Manning, Michael Sent: Wed 4/8/2009 8:07 AM To: Ewen, Jeanne Subject: RE: court surface I have always thought it best to have it open for the community. Let me know if you think we need do something different. Mike - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Ewen, Jeanne Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 7:55 AM To: Manning, Michael Subject: RE: court surface AV high school has their courts locked. I would hate to ever do that but I can see why they might - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Manning, Michael Sent: Wed 4/8/2009 7:52 AM To: Ewen, Jeanne 1 Subject: RE: court surface No response yet from Heather. I am sorry to hear that bikes are riding on the courts. Mike - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Ewen, Jeanne Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009 5:44 AM To: Manning, Michael Subject: FW: court surface Mike Do you know what they said about the court surface. Bikes are up there all the time and leave quite a few skid marks on the courts. Jeanne - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Nosan, Heather Sent: Tue 3/24/2009 9:50 AM To: Manning, Michael; Ewen, Jeanne Subject: RE: court surface Definitely. I will contact Pine Bend Paving and let you know what they can do. Thanks for letting me know. Heather Nosan Project Manager Independent School District 196 Phone: 651.423.7591 Cell: 612.919.1112 Fax: 651.423.7730 - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Manning, Michael Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:47 AM To: Ewen, Jeanne; Nosan, Heather Subject: RE: court surface Heather, Do you have any tennis court people working in the district this spring or summer that could look at what Jeanne is referring to? Thanks, Mike - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Ewen, Jeanne 2 Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2009 7:18 PM To: Manning, Michael Subject: court surface Mike The peeling of paint on court 7 is worse this year. Last year you sent Dana up to look at it that and the torn windscreen Is there anything that can be done to prevent it from becoming worse? Jeanne Schultz, Dan From: Ewen, Jeanne [Jeanne. Ewen @districtl96.org] Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:16 AM To: Schultz, Dan Cc: Ewen, Jeanne Subject: RE: New courts in 2010 Dan- In- house, Traveling, middle school, adults, and community play. Players tell me often that they have to drive to another community to play tennis for fun. I would like to host more summer tournaments using Rosemount facilities. Currently I have to rent another community facilities. I have had to cut off participation at 130 for the past two years. Two courts of 8 is needed to fit 130 participants. With addition to MS courts, middle school numbers will still need to use RHS courts and still bus players for their season and pe classes. The addition to Charlie's is helpful but with their numbers the court space is still not enough for them. For the high school teams I would like to host in season tournaments. Currently I can hold three teams with a format where one team sits or comes later to RHS. The girls team rents community facilities. When running the high school program conflict between other programs happen often. Traveling needs RHS camp off sooner. Middle school needs to be on the courts during our practices, community and students can't play because programs are on the court. Adults programs could not fit into the program during daylight hours. A block of 6 or more is needed for instruction. 8 would be beneficial to bring tournament play in and league play for community for all ages. Jeanne. - - - -- Original Message---- - From: Schultz, Dan [ mailto: dan .schultznci.rosemount.mn -us l Sent: Tue 1/26/2010 9:33 PM To: Ewen, Jeanne Cc: Johnson, Dwight; getkimmer @aol.com; Maurer, Lisa Subject: RE: New courts in 2010 Jeanne - The Parks and Recreation Commission does support the growth of tennis in Rosemount. They recently made that fact very clear by stepping up and supporting using 100% city funds to build the two new tennis courts at Charlie's Park. Those courts sat there as a dual set for over 30 years while the rest of the district 196 middle schools were provided with four courts. You are correct regarding the funding that has been discussed for tennis courts. The referendum did not include funds for tennis courts. The City expected that we would be able to use other funds for a future tennis court projects. The City had hoped to use the referendum money to build the 7 baseball/softball fields and 3 to 4 soccer /green fields on the 57 acres donated by Flint Hills. Because the referendum failed, many of those facilities have not been built but are still needed by the community. This brings us back to the issue of being a community that has many wants and needs, but limited funds to work with. Which user groups are in the most need of tennis courts right now? How many additional courts do you feel we need to meet this demand? Thanks Dan Schultz Parks and Recreation Director City of Rosemount 651- 322 -6012 Schultz, Dan From: getkimmer @aol.com Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 10:02 AM To: Schultz, Dan Subject: Fwd: RHS Boys Tennis News /Courts Is this an accurate summary of your meeting? Why can't we move ahead with Erickson applying for grants from the USTA knowing the soccer fields may be open next year? Why can't soccer wait? Tennis has waited for a few years. Tennis has available resources for moving ahead where we do not have funding for the addtional fields at Flint Hills. Regards Kim SC - - - -- Original Message---- - From: rhs- tennisboys @district196.org To: Kim <getkimmer @aol.com> Sent: Thu, 3 Jul 2008 6:13 pm Subject: RHS Boys Tennis News /Courts News on new courts in Rosemount. Laurie 011hoff and I met with Dan Schultz (Park and Rec) to find Out the plan about putting in more courts in Rosemount. There has been many roadblocks this year when building tennis in our community with not having adequate courts space for all the numbers that are interested. Dan Schultz spoke that the plan now is to ask the school district for the land next to Charlie's Park to put in two more courts. If the district says yes to giving them the land to the city, the city will build and maintain the new courts at Charlie. The project would start right away. The plan is to have two more courts with a shaded shelter. This would help the Middle School Program. This would not help all our teams to have adequate court space to practice and have matches that each team needs. He talked about using Erickson Park for a tennis facility with lights for a big tennis facility for Rosemount. Dan said the city couldn't move ahead until more baseball /soccer /lacrosse fields are someone else in the city. He is still trying to do some fields at Flint Hill without asking for referendum money. The city is still dealing with losing fields from where the dome is now. For the Erickson Park project, he doesn't see something happening until soccer fields are in place from DCTC or other in places until 2010. Dan has asked our group for examples of growth and reasoning that he can use to answer why we need more courts. He would like these resources to use when people ask why. 1 Coach Ewen You are currently subscribed to rhs- tennisboys as: getkimmer @aol.com. To unsubscribe click here: http•/ /lists di3trictl96 org/u?id= 466965. a3241844flfdbd8a7cfeed78cbdf484f &n= T &l =rhs- tennisboys&o= 385459 or send a blank email to leave- 385459- 466965. a3241844flfdbd8a7cfeed78cbdf484f @lists.districtl96.org The Famous, the infamous, the lame - in your browser. Get the TMZ Toolbar Now! Schultz, Dan From: GETKIMMER @aol.com Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 11:36 AM To: mkbaker @frontiernet.net Cc: Schultz,Dan Subject: Re: tennis courts You should contact Dan Schultz at the Park and Rec department of the city. His email is dan.schultz .ci.rosemount.mn.us . We appreciate feedback from residents. Regards Kim SC In a message dated 6/23/2008 10:07:49 P.M. Central Daylight Time, mkbaker[cafrontiernet.net writes: Kim, We go out several times a week looking to play tennis and several times now we can't find any open courts. I just thought that maybe we should be notifying someone at the city of these facts and thought you might know who and if it would make a difference. Just an idea. Let me know if it's a crazy one! @ Kathy Baker (Matt Baker's mom) Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel- efficient used cars. QuickStart Tennis — the new way to play for 10- and -Under Frequently Asked Questions Who decided on the specifications for the QuickStart Tennis format? The specifications for the format were agreed upon by the representatives from the tennis industry — USTA (United States Tennis Association), TIA (Tennis Industry Association), USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association), and PTR (Professional Tennis Registry). The specs were agreed upon based on lessons learned from pilot programs that were conducted by tennis professionals that operate some of the largest 10 -and -under tennis programs in the country. Tennis equipment manufacturers have engineered their equipment to meet these specifications. 2. Is QuickStart Tennis a new USTA program? No, QuickStart Tennis is a format, not a program. By format, we mean specifications for play based on age, courts dimensions, net height, ball, racquet size and scoring. This format will be used for casual play, in lessons, team competition and tournaments. 3. What can pros, coaches and facilities gain by using the QuickStart Tennis format? The response from professionals, club owners, parents and kids has been overwhelmingly positive. Young players are able to better develop proper tactics, footwork and technique at a much younger age due to the age - appropriate modifications made to tennis. Also, it's easy to get more kids per court. More kids having fun means better court utilization and revenue for facilities. 4. How is QuickStart Tennis different from what people have been doing for years — using slower balls and smaller racquets? There are two key differences. Coaches and pros have used foam balls and smaller racquets for years, but there were never standardized specifications for the ball, the racquet, the court, the net and scoring based on age. The QuickStart Tennis format uses all of these elements the same way, making a huge difference. The other key is there were very few competitions using scaled -down equipment and courts. Therefore, it was used primarily as a teaching aid and was not considered "real tennis." Since the QuickStart Tennis format will be used in competition, kids and parents both will consider it "real." Getting kids at this age to play on teams is critical to retention. In addition to USTA Jr. Team Tennis and many sanctioned tournaments using the format in 2008, we know that many professionals and clubs will be using the QuickStart Tennis format for their local team events and competition as well. 5. Why is the tennis industry moving away from traditional lessons? A few different reasons: First, the traditional style of feeding tennis balls from a cart and organizing the children in lines has left children disengaged and disinterested. They want to play! Second, feeding tennis balls does not replicate the style of play children will face once they are in match situations. Their opponents will not always hit the ball back to them. They need to practice hitting live balls and being in rally -type situations. This new format enables children to have more success playing out real points sooner. Third, children enjoy playing on a team! Team -based play has proven to increase participation and retention while laying the foundation for a lifetime of fun, fitness and friends. 6. Why are the children doing more fitness activities than they have before and not being fed as many tennis balls? Half of all children start playing organized sports before they have mastered the basic skills needed for participation. We need to scale it down to match where they are developmentally. This way they can have more success and learn the fundamentals through playing. We are building better all- around athletes while improving their tennis skills. QuickStart Tennis — the new way to play for 10- and -Under Speaking Points General: • QuickStart Tennis is the new play format for kids, ages 10 -and- under, to get into the sport of tennis. QST may have one of the most significant affects on the growth of tennis among youth ever. • The game has been properly "brought down to size" for children through modifications to racquets, balls, court size, and scoring. • The ease of this format leads to more success and a better first experience. • The modified play format allows for a quicker and easier engagement of parents to coach and play with their children. A parent with little or no experience can get involved. Teaching modifications: • The use of more helpers is critical so that children can learn in a small group of 4 to 6. Young children learn the best in small groups! • Teaching a greater variety of activities in the same session because of the interest and concentration levels of the children. They will learn faster with this approach. • Teaching the same skill in a variety of ways. • Using a visual teaching style because the vast majority of young children need to be shown the process and outcome of what they are learning. • Setting tasks that require the children to try out their own ideas, especially in play. • Creating opportunities to learn the basics of scoring and winning and losing. • Helping children teach each other as a method of learning. 8- and -Under modifications: • Smaller racquets (up to 23 ") gives the players a piece of equipment that they can physically handle with ease and control. • Foam or very -low compression balls move slower and bounce to an appropriate height. This enables the child to make a full swing with proper stroke production. No more tennis balls bouncing over their heads! • Smaller court dimensions (36' x 18') give the young players the confidence and ability to cover the entire court, score points and build an all -court game. 10- and -Under modifications: (The same rationale applies with everything scaled a little larger for this older age group): • Racquets range from 23" to 25" • Low compression balls are used which move a little faster and travel a little further than the foam or very -low compression balls. • Court sizes are increased to 60' x 21' for singles play and 60' x 27' for doubles play. 2009 TENNIS STATISTICS (Quick Start Tennis) * for cancelled classes - those registered were transferred to another class when possible. # of i Date j Class ! Participants Other Info Totals L'6/15 6/25/09 ;Tennis 16/15 - 6/25/09 6/15 - 6/25/09 Class A Tennis Class B Tennis Class C 6 1 0 r Cancelled - 0 reg. 16/15 - 6/25/09 6/15 - 6/25/0 9 6/15 - 6/25/09 ITennis Tennis Class D_ Tennis Class sEE Class F 0 0 _ 0 - Cancelled -1 reg. Cancelled - 0 reg. Cancelled - 3 reg. Session #1 ITotal 7i 6/29 - 7/9/09 (Tennis 6/29 - 7/9/09 Class G Tennis Class H 5 4 6/29 - 7/9/09 (Tennis Class 1 8 _ 6/29 - 7/9/09 Tennis Class J ^� _ 0_ Cancelled __ - 2 reg. Session #2 Total 241 6/29 - 7/9/09 Tennis Class K 3 6/29 - 7/9/09 n is Class L 4 17/13 - 7/23/09 .__..___ ______�.__ 7/13 - 7/23/09 X7/13 7/23/09 3_ _.._ _ 7/13 7/23/09 17/13 - 7/23/_09 17 13 - 7/23/09 Tennis Class M _______.�L______.__.�._.__.__ ITennis Class N Tennis Class 0 Tennis Class P Tennis Class Q ,Tennis Class R _ II 6 5 5 0 _ 0_ 0 1Cancelled - 2 reg. [Cancelled 1 reg. Cancelled - 2 reg. Session #3 Total 16 7/27 - 8/6/09 7/27 - 8/6/09____.__ Tennis Class S Tennis Class T___. 6 7._._.._.._._. 7/27 - 8/6/09 Tennis Class U 6�_.______. 7/27 - 8/6/09�� � Tennis Class ---- _.7___.._ 7/27 - 8/6/09_ _ Tennis Class W 0 Cancelled - 0 reg. Session #4 7/27 - 8/6/09 _ Tennis Class X ]-----0 _ _ Cancelled - 0 reg. ITotal 26i Grand Total 73 * for cancelled classes - those registered were transferred to another class when possible. 2008 TENNIS STATISTICS (Quick Start Tennis) Grand Total 971 * for cancelled classes - those registered were transferred to another class when possible. # of Date an Class Participants Other Info Totals _ 6/16 - 6/26/08 ;Tennis Class A 6 _- __..- _ _._ _ 16/16 - 6/26/08 6/16 - 6/26/08 Tennis Class B 8 Tennis Class C 5 6/16 - 6/26/08 Tennis Class D I 0 Cancelled - 3 reg. 6/16 - 6/26/08 _Tennis _ _ Class E I 3 I Session #1 I 6/16 - 6/26/08 Tennis Class F 5 Total 27' 6/30 - 7/10/08 - 6/30 7/10/08 / . 4Tennis Class G Te n n i I s Class H _ 7 �- — � 7 �.____ j 6/30 - 7/10/08_ Tennis Class I 4 6/30 - 7/10_/0_8_ Tennis Class J 4 i 6/30 - 7/10/08 Te n n i s Class K Cancelled - 0 reg. Session #2 6/30 - 7/10/08 Tennis Class L _;__ _0 _ 0 _ — Cancelled - 0 reg. Total 22! 117/14 - 7/24/08 ITennis Class M 1 3 !7/14 - 7/24/08 ITennis Class N 8 I j7/14 7/24/08 Class 0. Cancelled - -0 reg. 17/14 - 7/24/08 - .0 ..__I Tennis Class P _ (Tennis _ _ 8 7/14 - 7/24/08 7/14 - 7/24/08 Class Q iTennis Class R 3 I 5 t Session #3 Total 271 7/28 - 8/7/08 ITennis Class S_ I 8 1 7/28 - 8/7/08 _ 7/28 - 8/7/08 'Tennis Class T _- Tennis Class U j7 0� Cancelled -1 reg. _ 7/28 - 8/7/08 Tennis Class V_ 6 7/28 - 8/7/08 _ Tennis Class W —Class _ 0 !Cancelled - 2 reg. Session #4 7/28 - 8/7/08 Class X 0 Cancelled - 1 reg. (Total 21 �.____�__ _1_ Grand Total 971 * for cancelled classes - those registered were transferred to another class when possible. S. 2007 TENNIS STATISTICS (Youth Tennis) * for cancelled classes - those registered were transferred to another class when possible. ' # of ' Date � _Class Participants Other Info. Totals X6/11- 6/21/07 Tennis Class A 5 6/11- 6/21/07 6/11- 6/21/07 Tennis Class B Tennis Class C 8 5 6/11- 6/21/07 Tennis Class D _ 0_M �8 Cancelled - 1 reg. 6/11- 6/21/07 — Tennis Class E _0 Session #1 6/11- 6/21/07 Tennis Class F Cancelled -1 reg. Total 26 6/25 - 7/12/07 Tennis Class G j ._ 6/25 - 7/12/07 Tennis Class H _ 8 6/25 - 7/12/07 Tennis Class 1 _ 7 6/25 - 7/12/07 Tennis Class J 5 6/25 - 7/12/07 Tennis Class K Tennis Class L 3 0 jCancelled -1 reg. Session #2 jTotal 30 6/25 - 7/12/07 7/16 - 7/26/07 (Tennis Class M 5 7/16 - 7/26/07 Tennis Class N 8 7/16 - 7/26/07 Tennis Class O 6 7/16 - 7/26/07 Tennis Class P 8 7/16 - 7/26/07 Tennis Class Q 6 Session #3 7/16 - 7/26/07 Tennis Class R 6 Total 39 7/30 - 8/2/07 ITennis Class S 1 0 lCancelled - 1 reg. 7/30 - 8/2/07 Tennis Class T 0 Cancelled - 0 reg. Session #4 No other sessions offered in 2007 Total 0 Grand Total 95 * for cancelled classes - those registered were transferred to another class when possible. 2006 TENNIS STATISTICS (Youth Tennis) # of 1 Date Class ` Participants Other Info. Totals 6/12 - 6/22/06 'Tennis Class A ' 6 I 6/12 - 6/22/06 � iTennis Class B i — _ g -- ---� -- _ �_- Session #1 6/12 - 6/22/06 Tennis Class C 6 6/12 - 6/22/06 Tennis Class D 8 — Total 281 6/26 - 7/13/06 Tennis Class E 7 6/26 - Tennis Class F 8 _7/13/06 6/26 - 7/13/06 Tennis Class G gi� -_ Session #2 6/26 - 7/13/06 (Tennis Class H _ 2 ,Total 25 7/17 - 7/27/06 7/1_7 - 7/27/06 __ ITennis Class 1 nn Teis Class J — 8 8 — - ^ 7/17 - 7/27/06 — 'Tennis Class K _ 8 Session #3 17/17 - 7/27/06 / � Tennis Class L —` 6 __ - - -M ; Tota I 30 7/31- 8/3/06 Tennis Class M 0 Cancelled 7/31- 8/3/06 (Tennis Class N 0 Cancelled 'No Session #4 , other sessions offered in 2006 1 ; Total 0 j Grand Total 83 Schultz, Dan From: Johnson, Dwight Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 6:51 PM To: Schultz, Dan Subject: FW: Rosemount Tennis To be added to the Feb. 10th packet. Dwight From: 011hoff, Laurie [ mailto :Laurie.011hoff @district196.org] Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 5:58 PM To: Johnson, Dwight Subject: Rosemount Tennis Dear Mr. Johnson, I want to thank you and the city council for considering the needs of tennis players in Rosemount. My husband and I have played tennis are entire life. This is one thing that many forget when they discuss the needs of tennis players. It is a sport one can do for a life -time. I would hope, as Rosemount considers the directions for the city that you consider the needs of not just the youth, but also the seniors. The last two years Rosemount High School's boy team hosted a Tennis Block parry for the community. Both years we had over a 100 people (children as young as 3 to senior citizens). The first year the adults asked us when Rosemount would have an adult league. The second year we put out a sign up for adult league unfortunately we couldn't find courts for a league. It is hard to run a league on small neighborhood courts. The courts need to be in one location. This is what we heard Rosemount is considering. It makes more sense to house the courts in one location rather in pairs around the city. The location at Erickson Park makes the courts accessible to Rosemount community members of all ages. I also heard a complaint that when someone drives by courts —they aren't full. The same argument could be used for soccer, baseball, etc. No facility will be used 24/7. The reality remains that tennis in Rosemount is growing. The most that can play on a court are 4. The courts at the high school are busy. We did that survey for the city two summers ago. Please check with Parks and Recreation department. They have the document that demonstrates the use of the high school facility. Tennis will bring a new group of consumers to Rosemount. The RHS boys tennis booster club will host two tournaments during the summer of 2010; bringing players from the five state areas to Rosemount. Our past tournaments brought around 100 players to the community. This is a partial picture of the needs. The stories and lives touched by the benefits of lives touch by tennis —are another. I never played competitively. I didn't even learn how to play until I was in my mid twenties —when my body couldn't do softball anymore. I know I'm not alone. I hope you consider the tennis proposal before the city. Sincerely, Laurie Schultz, Dan From: Johnson, Dwight Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:25 AM To: Schultz, Dan Subject: FW: letter from Coach Ewen Could you please see to this? Thanks. Dwight From: getkimmer @aol.com [mailto:getkimmer @aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:07 AM To: Johnson, Dwight Subject: letter from Coach Ewen Dwight: FYI. Could you please include Jeanne's information in our February worksession packet on this topic? Thank you. Regards Kim sC - ---- Original Message---- - From: Droste, William f mailto :wdrosteCaD-ci.rosemount.mn.usl Sent: Tue 1/26/2010 4:18 PM To: Ewen, Jeanne Subject: RE: Tennis in Rosemount Ms. Ewen; Thank you for the information. This gives me a better understanding of tennis issues in Rosemount. Bill Droste From: Ewen, Jeanne f mailto: Jeanne. Ewen0district196.org1 Sent: Mon 1/25/2010 6:18 PM To: Droste, William Subject: Tennis in Rosemount Dear Mayor Droste, I have been the Boys Tennis coach at Rosemount High School for the past three years. In the community, tennis is growing but there has not been facility to allow programs to grow. My team has more than doubled and is still growing. Girl's tennis went to state this year for the first time. Camps, tournaments, in- house, traveling program, girls and boys high school tennis programs, and community leisure players share the RHS courts. I have been restricted for additional growth in programs because of court space when trying to address more youth programs or adding adult programs. There is a group of adults that were gathered at the block parties that were held the last two years. Coaches were found for an adult program but they could only play after 8pm due to other programs having the courts. I have also held two USTA tournament where I have had to rent Eastview courts to allow for 130 players to play. Both years the tournaments had to be cut off at 130 youth players because of not having sufficient facilities. This summer we will be running two more tournaments this summer with the need to rent another facility in another community. Eastview is having their courts remodeled. Scott Highland and Apple Valley Middle School has just remodeled their courts. This year I will need to go to Eagan to get additional space. June tournament http: / /tennislink usta com/ tournaments/ TournamentHome /Tournament.asr)x ?T =89386 July tournament http: / /tennislink usta com / tournaments/ TournamentHome /Tournament.aspx ?T =85269 The last two years I have asked Dan to invite the tennis community and I to every meeting where tennis has been addressed. We have given Dan documents of how the courts are so busy that players have to drive to different communities to play tennis. Enclosed is the document that Dan has on RHS court usage Tennis parents and I have been to every meeting that I have been invited to speaking on the need for an additional block of courts. The in- house and traveling programs have spoke on their growth and the need for additional courts. RHS players have spoke at the meetings asking for more courts. We have been told that in 2010 the last year, that we will have a block of courts added to Rosemount at Erickson park on a small field that is not regulation size. Our group is very disappointed to hear that at the goal sessions last weekend that we heard that there have not been any voices in tennis speaking for courts. We have a very large group of tennis enthusiast in our community. Tennis is for all ages, youth to senior citizens and no team is needed to play. Please research with Dan all the time tennis has spoke at park and rec meetings. If given a chance I will be happy to bring our boosters club, players and tennis enthusiasts to a meeting to show the need for courts in Rosemount. Please reconsider your ideas on helping us grow tennis in Rosemount. Sincerely Jeanne Ewen RHS Physical Education Teacher Varsity Boys Tennis Coach Girls Soccer Coach Schultz, Dan From: Johnson, Dwight Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 1:23 PM To: Schultz, Dan Subject: FW: tennis article From: getkimmer @aol.com [mailto:getkimmer @aol.com] Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:43 AM To: Johnson, Dwight; wdroste @frontiernet.net; Droste, William Subject: tennis article Jeanne forwarded this article regarding tennis. We could encourage Jeanne and Mike Goldammer to work towards an organization like this to help grow tennis in our community. Have we talked to Becky about opportunities in our community if we build the courts? Regards Kim SC Wolfenson /Ratner Community Service Award Ellen Doll (Minneapolis, Minn.) will receive the Wolfenson /Ratner Community Service Award given to the person for his or her outstanding fieldwork in recreational tennis. It is also awarded for significant contributions in developing community -based tennis programs through community centers, schools, parks and Community Tennis Associations. Doll has completely changed the tennis landscape within Minneapolis working with city leaders, park officials, neighborhood organizations and the USTA in building 20 new tennis courts at four sites which are used by high schools, InnerCity Tennis and the general public. The Support The Courts Foundation, which Doll founded, has raised almost $1 million in support of these projects. Doll is an avid tennis player, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of USTA Northern, the Reed Sweatt Family Tennis Center, the Minneapolis Parks Foundation and is a member of the USTA National Tennis in the Parks Committee. She is a board member of the Northern Tennis Foundation, the charitable arm of USTA Northern, and is the Chair of the Clinic committee for the 2010 Tennis Festival of the North. "There is no question that Ellen has made an impact on tennis in USTA Northern," USTA Northern Director of Tennis Services and Programming Becky Cantellano said. "Despite the many roadblocks she has faced over the years, she is an optimist and a 'can do' person that is willing to help others accomplish similar projects of their own." Rosemount Community Tennis Meeting Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 4:30pm Rosemount Community Center, Room #210 1. Introductions 2. Rosemount High School Update 3. RAAA - Traveling Update 4. RAAA - Inhouse Update 5. Rosemount Parks and Recreation Department Update 6. Group discussion on new initiatives, duplicate offerings, possible collaborations and future growth of tennis in Rosemount. 7. Other business Tennis meeting recap from Nov. 4 2009 Staff met for a community tennis meeting on Wednesday, November 4. In attendance was Jeanne Ewen with Rosemount High School, Lynette Haden with RAAA Traveling, Mike Haden representing RAAA Inhouse and Mike Goldhamer, Executive Director, USTA Northern. The intent of the meeting was to gather information about each organization and to share with each other what programs we offer to make sure we are offering tennis opportunities to every population in the community. The outcome of this discussion was we feel as a group we are offering great opportunities for youth. The Parks and Recreation Department offers the USTA QuickStart program in the morning and afternoons while RAAA Inhouse offers the QuickStart program in the evenings. The RAAA Traveling program offers further instruction and match play for age groups 18 and under and 14 and under (age 10 is generally the youngest participant). Rosemount High School tennis offers the Block Party and is interested in hosting two tournaments for the community. From this meeting the population we determined is being underserved in Rosemount is the adults, from college age on up. An update on the Charlies Park Tennis courts addition was given by staff. At this time, RAAA Inhouse and Traveling do not foresee using Charlies Park Tennis Courts for their programs. They feel they can continue to grow their program while utilizing the high school courts. This lead to a discussion on offering adult programs at Charlies Park next summer. Staff will meet again with the group in January to discuss adult tennis opportunities and a possible collaboration. The meeting concluded with discussion about the Block Party hosted by Rosemount High School. The Parks and Recreation Department will be partnering further to help advertise and promote this event in city publications and on our web site. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes September 28, 2009 APPROVED Members Present: Maureen Bartz, Jason Eisold, Sandy Knight, Kevin Strayton Members Absent: Mike Eliason Staff Present: Dan Schultz, Director of Parks and Recreation and Sonja Honl, Recording Secretary Student Volunteer: Stephen Sawyer Others Present: None 1. CALL TO ORDER: Eliason called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. 2. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: None. 3. APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 24, 2009 MEETING MINUTES: MOTION by Bartz to approve the minutes of the August 24, 2009 meeting. SECOND by Strayton. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed. 4. AUDIENCE INPUT: None 5. DISCUSSION (Response to Audience Input): None Schultz asked if the Commission would discuss the New Business items first. 7. NEW BUSINESS: a. 2010 Fees and Fee Policy — Schultz asked if the Commission would let him know before next month's meeting if there was anything specific as far as fees that they would like to discuss. Staff was not recommending any fee changes for 2010. Schultz will be bringing a recommendation for the 2010 fee policy to next month's meeting, along with a comparison of our fees with those of other cities. Schultz will bring back information on Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) soccer field use fees, Apple Valley's use fees, and also information on light fees and clean up fees for large events at DCTC's fields. b. Director's Report - The Park Improvement Fund balance as of August 31 was $1,775,447.58. Interest was $609.92 and there were Expenditures of $4,435.32 for Brockway Park improvements and platting fees. Brockway Park — The playground has been completed and the shelter should be finished by the end of this week. We are working on setting a date for a ribbon cutting ceremony. Charlie's Park — Bids for the new courts close on Tuesday, September 29. The bids may be higher than we anticipated due to soil corrections that are necessary. We are expecting 10 —12 bids. OLD BUSINESS: a. 10 Year Capital Improvement Plan — Schultz explained that the 10 year CIP is reviewed on an annual basis. He reviewed the five 2010 Parks and Recreation Department expenditure items: Resurfacing the Community Center gym floor (which will be a shared cost with the National Guard), miscellaneous park improvements, covered benches at Charlie's Park tennis courts, tennis courts and athletic fields. Schultz explained that the funds used for resurfacing the gym floor are not park improvement funds, but the other items would be paid for through that fund. Per Schultz, the need for additional tennis courts has come up, and a study on athletic facilities is also being conducted. The Commission was not in favor of giving up green space at Erickson Park for the -1- PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION Regular Meeting Minutes September 28, 2009 installation of tennis courts. They also thought this location was too hidden, and that a location in a high traffic area would make it easier for the general public to find the courts. The Commission asked about the possibility of putting $75,000 toward lights at the DCTC fields. The Commission noted that based on the projects in the current CIP budget, the park improvement fund would be largely depleted by the end of 2011. Spending $600,000 for tennis courts was discussed, as this would be a large portion of the park improvement fund. Finding a spot where we could start with two courts, and then add on more courts instead of building them all at once was suggested. Installing courts on the west side of the St. Joseph's Church property or installing tennis courts or cutting soccer fields on the site of the former blue house day care were also suggested. The Commission asked if they could get numbers on adult tennis participation in other cities. They felt it was our fiduciary responsibility to meet the needs of the greatest number of people with the limited funds we have. Partnering with someone to build the courts was also mentioned. It was suggested that the tennis courts be removed from the 2010 CIP because we do not want to displace the current facility due to the large number of user groups using it, and at this time we do not have the money to put into additional courts based on the smaller number of user groups for tennis. It was also suggested that the tennis court project as a whole be reevaluated, not just the location, but that a master plan for tennis courts for the City be developed. Per Schultz, we could include funds in the CIP for a master plan for tennis courts. Partnering to build the courts was also suggested. Schultz will let the Commissioners know when the City Council will have this item on their agenda so the Commissioners may attend the meeting. The reasons why the Commission was not in favor of spending $600,00 for tennis courts was recapped: the cost - it would have too large an impact on the park improvement fund balance; if we build courts at Erickson Park, they would be hidden away and not in a high traffic area; are we focusing on school district needs versus community needs - are we looking at satisfying 150 kids who participate in tennis instead of sports with 800 participants; and are there truly numbers that support the need for additional tennis courts. The Commission would like to see we what is being used and when as far as tennis courts (use by the high school and by parks and recreation) and the results of the field use study. They would also like to discuss the impact of removing green space at Erickson Park. The Commission also discussed keeping a minimum balance in the park improvement fund so that it is not depleted to the extent that there are insufficient funds for future projects. In conclusion, the Commission was not opposed to adding tennis courts, but based on the current economy, they expressed concern about spending more than one third of the remaining park improvement fund balance for tennis courts, which may be serving a small portion of the community while other park user needs are unmet. The Commission felt that spending this amount of funds on tennis courts was not fiscally responsible or in the best interest of the majority of park users. They felt that finding a location where we could build two courts and then phase in additional courts in the future as funds allow would be a more fiscally responsible plan. Creating a parks master plan for tennis courts was mentioned as a way to provide for this. MOTION by Strayton to recommend to the City Council that the Parks and Recreation Commission does not support use of park improvement funds for the Tennis Courts CIP project in the 2010 budget. The Commission would like to see this project reevaluated in 2010. SECOND by Knight. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed. 8. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Strayton to adjourn the meeting. SECOND by Bartz. Ayes: 4 Nays: 0 Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Sonja Honl, Recording Secretary IWR