HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-2010 Regular MeetingThe Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, August 18, 2010, at 5:15 p.m. at
the Recreation Center located at 803 North Greeno Road.
Present were: Chairman Vann Saltz, Sherry Sullivan, Tom Kuhl, Derek Thomas, City Council
Member Mike Ford, John Baker, Michelle Smith, and Erik Cortinas. City Administrative
Assistant Pandora Heathcoe took the minutes to the meeting.
Absentee were: Jennifer Douglass, Hank Mullins, Liz Chandler and Brittany Hoover.
Chairman Vann Saltz called the meeting to order. Since there was not a meeting held in July, the
minutes from the meeting on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 were reviewed and approved by lst
motion by Erik Cortinas and 2"d motioned by Derek Thomas and unanimously carried.
Vann Saltz — Brought up the new `Equitable Use of Rec Facilities Committee" that has recently
been formed and the purpose of their meetings. Their purpose is to discuss the
City of Fairhope Recreation Facilities, how can these facilities profit from
existing memberships, how can Fairhope promote sports tourism to Fairhope
(camps, tournaments, etc) to increase revenue for both the City of Fairhope and
area merchants. Those members that were present at one of the meetings
explained these discussions and mentioned that golf was not discussed at that
meeting. It was recorded that the committee has decided to leave youth sports
alone and that the High School had not been discussed to date. This new
committee has been discussing whether to change the Rec fees to reflect different
amounts for those who live in the City limits and those who are in the school
district. It was also determined that the Capital Improvement fund is now gone.
Tom Kuhl — Tom updated everyone on the bleachers and how far the new contractor is on
completing the work to repair them. He also explained that the first initial
contractor who won the bid to do the work did not have a General Contractor
license registered with the State of Alabama, causing the City Council to award
the work to the second lowest bidder. East Coast Construction has the bleachers in
place and is now drilling holes to install the screws in to the bleachers. The
contractor does feel that they will have all the work completed by September 5th.
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Rec Center — Liz Chandler was absent so Tom Kuhl issued a very brief report. The Rec Center
revenue is close to $300,000 since the doors initially opened. He said that he had
some research and did not feel that the Rec Center was competing with any other
outside fitness centers because we offered more of a family atmosphere than that
of a fitness center.
Nix Center — Sherry Sullivan reported that the seniors are enjoying being able to use the indoor
track. They -have requested that they could use it all year round.
New Business:
Sherry — Sherry reported that a new brochure has been created which shows all the parks
located in Fairhope. The creation was by the City of Fairhope Environmental
Board and printing was privately funded with the Single Tax Corporation
assisting with the funding.
She also showed a new program for a tobacco free environment at all of the
recreation parks. She requested that the "Young Lungs at Play" signs be posted at
the Parks and Recreations fields with the exception of the golf course. It was
approved by 1st motion by John Baker and 2nd motioned by Derek Thomas and
unanimously carried.
Tom — Tom brought up discussion on the 40 acres (Manley Road) out near the high
school. He said that several ideas need to be given to the Council as to how it
should be developed. Vann suggested that another five-year plan been done to
update the last one. Sherry brought up that maybe the strategic plan should be
revised to fit in with the five-year plan and the sports tourism issue. She also
suggested that maybe a sub -committee should be created to re -view the strategic
plan and everyone agreed. It was decided that the sub -committee would consist
of:
Hank Mullins — Chairman
Erik Cortinas
Dennis Sherrin
Bob Keyser
Derek Thomas
Michelle Smith
It was also discussed that the property on Manley Road development should
consist of soccer fields and two (2) High School Baseball fields because youth
football is satisfied being on the Barnwell property. This league is in the process
of installing toilets and concession stands with the assistance of the Hispanic
Soccer league that also uses the property on the week -ends.
Michelle Smith commented that she had contacted a few of the leagues requesting
information concerning what each of the individual needs was for that league. She
passed out a matrix she had created to complete for each league to use as a
reference for development ideas.
The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, September 15, 2010.
The meeting was duly adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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Pandora Heathcoe
From:
Sherry Sullivan
Sent:
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 8:56 AM
To:
Pandora Heathcoe
Subject:
I will bring copy of sign
From: Alabama League of Municipalities <alabamaleaguena,alalm.org>
Date: Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 1:30 PM
Subject: Young Lungs At Play - fiee signs to communities
To:
The Alabama Department of Public Health, Healthy Community Branch, would like to assist
communities in making their parks, playgrounds, and ball fields tobacco free. Some of
municipalities may already have policies in place and if so, we would like to enhance their
policy by offering them Young Lungs at Play signs to place in these areas. I have attached a
picture of the metal sign. We already have signs in place in Pike, Barbour, Montgomery City,
Montgomery County, and Guntersville. If municipalities don't have tobacco free parks,
playgrounds, or ball fields, we would like to help them with a policy to allow all children to be
able to participate in a smoke -free, litter free environment.
Brandi B. Pouncey, MS
Program Manager- Healthy Communities
Program Coordinator - Steps to a HealthierAL & AL Strategic Health Programs
Alabama Department of Public Health
201 Monroe Street
Suite 1274 J
Montgomery, AL 36103
(334)206-5893
(334)206-2064 fax
Pandora Heathcoe
From:
Sherry Sullivan
Sent:
Monday, August 23, 2010 8:21 AM
To:
Lisa Hanks; Candace Antinarella
Cc:
Tom Kuhl; Pandora Heathcoe
Subject:
REC Board Endorsement of Young Lungs at Play Program
Attachments:
Tobacco Free ordinance.doc
Lisa/Candace:
Good Morning. I hope both of you had a great weekend.
Attached is a sample policy for the "Young Lungs at Play" at play program. The Rec Board voted to recommend it to the
council at their last meeting. Please modify for Fairhope and place on the agenda for the Sept. 1Sh meeting. I will get
Pandora to give you a copy of the minutes for the council packets so they can see the Rec Board endorsement.
Let me know if you need anything else from me.
Thanks for your help,
Sherry
MODEL ORDINANCE PROHIBITING TOBACCO USE IN ALL RECREATIONAL
SETTINGS (ANY PLACE FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY)
Be it ordained by the
be known as the
(insert city council of city), this Article shall
(insert city name) Tobacco Free Ordinance.
The following rules and regulations shall apply in all settings located within the city of
(insert city name).
Smoking and all forms of tobacco shall be prohibited in all of the following areas without
exception.
1. Enclosed Areas — meaning all space between a floor and ceiling that is enclosed on all
sides by permanent or temporary walls or windows (exclusive of doorways), which
extend from the floor to ceiling.
2. Playground — meaning any park or recreational area designed in part to be used by
children that has play or sports equipment installed, or that has been designated or
landscaped for play or sports activities, or any similar facility located on public or private
school grounds, or on (insert city name) grounds.
3. Sports Arena — meaning sports pavilions, stadiums, baseball fields, soccer fields, football
fields, softball fields, gymnasiums, health spas, boxing arenas, swimming pools, roller
and ice rinks, bowling alleys, and other similar places where members of the general
public assemble to engage in physical exercise, participate in athletic competition, or
witness sports or other events.
Violation of this ordinance shall constitute a misdemeanor in the city of (insert city
name) and shall be punished in accordance with the misdemeanor ordinance of the city
of (insert city name).
ADOPTED this day of (insert month), (insert year).
Signature of mayor or council president
Attest:
Signature of City Clerk
The Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, September 15, 2010, at 5:15 p.m.
at the Recreation Center located at 803 North Greeno Road.
Present were: Chairman Vann Saltz, Sherry Sullivan, Jenny Douglass, Derek Thomas, Hank
Mullins, Michelle Smith, and Erik Cortinas. City Administrative Assistant Pandora Heathcoe
took the minutes to the meeting. Mike Odom, Gulf Coast Newspapers was also present.
Absentee were: Liz Chandler, John Baker, Tom Kuhl, City Council Member Mike Ford and
Brittany Hoover.
Chairman Vann Saltz called the meeting to order. The minutes from the meeting on Wednesday,
August 18, 2010 were reviewed and approved by 1st motion by Derek Thomas and 2nd motioned
by Erik Cortinas and unanimously carried.
Vann Saltz — Reported that Tom Kuhl is out sick, however Tom has given Vann a few items to
be read as updates. Vann also began the meeting discussing the changes the City
Council made to the pool fees, the golf fees, and the resolution passed at the last
City Council meeting.
Stadium — Reading from Tom Kuhl's report, Vann reported that the repairs to the stadium
bleachers is complete. The final inspection was performed by Volkert on August
24, 2010 with Tom Kuhl present. The work is deemed to be satisfactory by
everyone and there have been two home football games held so far without any
problems.
Youth — The building at the Barnwell field is not complete however it was useable for the
Football Youth Football "Pride Night" held on September 2, 2010. There were 1,500
tickets initially sold however volunteers reported they were still taking money at
the gate. There was a huge turnout with lots of fireworks and volunteers.
Young The City Council is moving forward with the "Young Lungs at Play" program.
Lungs at Play They did not rule on this at the last City Council meeting but are holding it over
for the next meeting September 27, 2010 so changes can be made to the ordinance
and it will be voted upon then.
Skateboard — Vann read an email from a teenager to the Mayor concerning the skateboard
Park Park on Volanta Avenue. The requests were from the BMX bicycle riders and the
skateboarders who use the Park. They were requesting additional pips and ramps.
The Rec Board agreed that the people using this Park need to start taking care of
what they have first before requesting additional equipment. Trash and other
items are being left on the ground at the Park, and sections of the fence have been
taken down at certain times.
Rec Center — Liz Chandler was absent as was Tom Kuhl, therefore a financial report or status
report for the Rec Center was not available.
Sports
Leagues — Erik Cortinas reported that the opening day for the soccer league was huge. Billy
Langford is President of that league.
Fall Ball has 24 teams this year. (13 from Fairhope, also teams from Daphne and
Central Baldwin are participating also)
New Business:
Hank Mullins Hank Mullins turned in his resignation from the Rec Board effective immediately.
Vann requested copies of the applications that were submitted to the City Council
for consideration prior to Hank's re -appointment so the Rec Board could review
them and submit their nominations to the Council for Hank's replacement.
Sherry — Sherry reported that at the last Rec Board Equitable Committee meeting, Dr.
Beverly Thomas, Principal from Fairhope High School, was present to explain the
relationship between the Rec Center and the schools. Rick Kingrea, City
Councilman, explained that any fees for this year would not change, however that
did not mean they would not change next year.
The Committee did discuss sports tourism and said that softball packets were
being made up and would be mailed soon. Eddie Boyett is in charge of contacting
each of the leagues and Charlie Langham is in charge of contacting all the high
school coaches.
Rec Center — Michelle Smith brought up the possibility of the Rec Center offering corporate
membership rates and packages. She asked how it worked because she has had
several inquiries from people wanting to know if the Rec Center offered them.
She said she would get with Liz to discuss it more before the next meeting.
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Erik Cortinas Reported that he was concerned that there were some people riding horses
through the skateboard park and the baseball fields last week. He was not sure
who they were or where they came from.
5-Year — Since Hank Mullins resigned from the Rec Board and was the original Chairman
Plan for this committee, Erik Cortinas became the new Chairman.
The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, October 20, 2010.
The meeting was duly adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
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We need to review all aspects of spending. We have major issues that are needed
such as our sewer plant upgrade and street paving. He went on to say "it is hard to
say no. But, we must say no. You should see where your tax money is going."
City Administrator Gregg Mims addressed the City Council and briefly went
over the detailed list of money saving issues. He mentioned the City had
approximately 96 personal printers and how high the cost to maintain each was, such
as the printer cartridges. Mr. Mims said he thinks these can be reduced to around 20
printers which could save $45,000 on printer supplies. Another issue mentioned was
the security gate at the warehouse and we have had the same keys for 30 over years.
Mr. Mims requested permission for the City of Fairhope to prepare Request for Bid
Proposals (RFPs) for Custodial Services, Fleet Maintenance, Sales Tax Collection,
and to hire a Firm or Firms to help with Collection of Outstanding Fines and Utility
Fees. After further discussion, Councilmember Ford moved to grant the request for
the City of Fairhope to prepare RFPs for the above mentioned items and to hire a firm
or firms to help with collections of outstanding fines and utility fees. Seconded by
Councilmember Stankoski, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Stankoski moved to authorize the City of Fairhope to hire
Slaughter Construction Company, Inc. to repair leaks around three incoming pipes in
the manhole on North Creek Circle cul-de-sac in Rock Creek. Seconded by
Councilmember Kingrea, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Councilmember Stankoski moved to deny waiving fees for Mobile Bay
Keepers for $1500, Eastern Shore Toyota for $150, Bay Shore Ballet for $2399, and
Jitterbug Theatre for $4250. The fee waivers were for use or intended use of the
parks, streets, and Civic Center. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Ford.
Erin Reimer from Mobile Baykeeper addressed the City Council and stated two-thirds
of the participants are out of state, this is our largest fund raiser, 37 states were
represented, and 100 rooms were rented in Fairhope. We contribute to the Gulf Coast
Trailblazers, Gulf Coast Triathlons, Camp Rap -a -Hope, and the Mobile Baykeeper.
After further discussion, motion failed by the following voice votes: AYE —
Stankoski. NAY — Quinn, Mixon, Ford, and Kingrea.
Councilmember Quinn moved to grant the request waiving fees for Mobile
Baykeeper, Eastern Shore Toyota, Bay Shore Ballet, and the Jitterbug Theatre.
Seconded by Councilmember Ford, motion passed by the following voice votes:
AYE — Quinn, Mixon, Ford, and Kingrea. NAY — Stankoski.
Council President Mixon announced that there were three positions vacant on
the Fairhope Recreation Board. Votes were taken by all Councilmembers for three
out of the eight applicants and the following were the tabulated votes from the first
round:
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Eric Cortinas (5), Robert Keyser (2), Jan McElroy (2), Hank Mullins (3), Jenna Smart
(1), Michelle Smith (2). Charles Diard, Jr. and Kevin Grimes did not receive a vote.
Eric Cortinas and Hank Mullins were appointed for a 5-year term based on the votes.
The following were the tabulated votes from the second round: Robert Keyser (1),
Jan McElroy (2), and Michelle Smith (2).
The following were the tabulated votes from the third round: Jan McElroy (1),
Michelle Smith (3). Michelle Smith was appointed for a 5-year term based on the
votes. Councilmember Quinn abstained on the third round voting.
Councilmember Kingrea introduced in writing, and moved for the adoption of
the following resolution, a resolution to award the RFQ for an Underground Primary
Conductor for the Electric Department (RFQ No. 009-10). Seconded by
Councilmember Stankoski, motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
RESOLUTION NO.1645-10
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
ALABAMA, as follows:
[11 That the City of Fairhope did request and receive RFQs for an Underground Primary
Conductor for the Electric Department at 555 South Section Street in the City of Fairhope
offices, Fairhope, Alabama.
[2) At the appointed time and place, the following RFQs were received and tabulated as
follows:
UNDERGROUND PRIMARY CONDUCTOR
Utility Power, Inc. $28, 625.00
[3] After evaluating the RFQ proposal with the required specifications, Utility Power, Inc.,
with the total RFQ proposal of $28,625.00, is now awarded RFQ No. 009-10 for an
Underground Primary Conductor.
Adopted on this 24�t1 day of May, 2010
Timothy M. Kant, Mayor
Attest:
Lisa A. Hanks, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 1701-10
WHEREAS, The City of Fairhope hereby proposes the following membership fees for the City
of Fairhope Recreation Center which includes pool, gyms, fitness, etc. (attached as Exhibit A),
the City of Fairhope Municipal Pool (attached as Exhibit B), and the Quail Creek Golf Course
(attached as Exhibit C); and
WHEREAS, The City of Fairhope also hereby proposes to increase the membership fees for the
City of Fairhope James P. Nix Center from $20.00 to $25.00 annually for residents inside the
corporate city limits of Fairhope and from $20.00 to $40.00 for residents living outside the
corporate city limits of Fairhope; and
WHEREAS, The City of Fairhope hereby proposes and recommends the following Holiday
Schedules for 2010-2011 for the City of Fairhope Recreation Center and Municipal Pool
(attached as Exhibit D); and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF FAIRHOPE,
FAIRHOPE, ALABAMA, that the proposed fees shall take effect October 1, 2010.
ADOPTED THIS 13TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. 2010
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Lisa A Hanks, City Clerk
Kant,'
Mayor
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EXHIBIT "B"
Fairhope Municipal Pool 2011 Membership Rates
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Day -Pass Single day) $5.00
EXHIBIT "C"
QUAIL CREEK GOLF FEES (Effective 10/01/2010)
DAILY GOLF RATES:
Green Fee (18 holes) $24.00
(9 holes) $15.00
After 12 o'clock noon
(18 holes) $16.00
(9 holes) $10.00
Golf Cart Fees:
(18 holes) $16.00 per person
(9 holes) $ 8.00 per person
League Play Cart Fee $14.00 per person
Child/Junior (age 6-18) green fee $12.00
After 12 PM green fee $8.00
(Ages 6-12 must be accompanied by an adult; Children under 6 not allowed on course)
MONTHLY & SPECIAL RATES:
30 Day Green Pass $135.00 (Cart rental required)
Six Packs (6 -18 Hole Rounds with Cart) $198.00 (Expires April 30, 2011)
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RATE: (Fees Due On Anniversary Date)
Member Resides Within Fairhope Corporate City Limits
Senior (age 60+) $700
Senior Couple $850
Adult $750
Adult Couple $900
Member Resides Outside Fairhoye Corporate City Limits
Senior (age 60+) $750
Senior Couple $900
Adult $800
Adult Couple $950
Active Duty Military/City employees (currently employed): Cart fee only
RANGE BALLS
Adult $3.00
Junior/Student $2.00
Annual Range pass
Un-limited person
PULL CART Fee: Rental Clubs:
18 holes $3.00 18 holes $15.00
9 holes $2.00 9 holes $ 9.00
$500.00
Exhibit "D"
City of Fairhope Recreation Center and Municipal Pool
Recommendation for Holiday Schedule 2010-2011
Veterans Day
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Regular Hours
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Closed
Black Friday
Friday, November 26, 2010
Regular Hours
Christmas Eve
Friday, December 24, 2010
Closed
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Closed
New Years Eve
Friday, December 31, 2010
8:00am to 5:00pm
New Years Day
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Closed
Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Regular Hours
Easter
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Closed
Memorial Day
Monday, May 30, 2011
Regular Hours
Independence Day
Monday, July 4, 2011
Regular Hours
Labor Day
Monday, September 5, 2011
Regular Hours
The Recreation Board of the City of Fairhope met Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at 5:15 p.m. at
the Recreation Center located at 803 North Greeno Road.
Present were: Chairman Vann Saltz, Jenny Douglass, Michelle Smith, Erik Cortinas, Liz
Chandler and Brittany Hoover. City Administrative Assistant Pandora Heathcoe took the minutes
to the meeting. Guest: John Brandon
Absentee were: Sherry Sullivan, Tom Kuhl, Councilman Mike Ford, John Baker, and Derek
Thomas.
Chairman Vann Saltz called the meeting to order. The minutes from the meeting on Wednesday,
September 15, 2010 were reviewed and approved by 1" motion by Erik Cortinas and 2"d
motioned by Michelle Smith and unanimously carried.
Vann Saltz — Introduced guest John Brandon. Mr. Brandon has a son who plays in the Youth
Football League in Barnwell. He was concerned with the foul language used by
the coaches at the field and also brought along a Code of Conduct agreement he
was required to sign to coach soccer. He thought the Youth Football might want
to use it as a guideline for the next year season. It was also recommended that the
Youth Football League create a board for the next season. Mr. Brandon also
submitted a copy of a five page letter from his wife voicing her concerns as well.
Tom Kuhl did attend several games to observe and the Board also advised Mr.
Brandon that the Youth Football League President, Jason Hall and Tyler Turner
did come to City Hall and met with Mayor Kant the previous day to discuss
various issues.
Stadium — Vann reported that the repairs to the stadium bleachers is complete.
Young The City Council approved the "Young Lungs at Play" program. The posters
Lungs at Play have been ordered and should arrive very soon for installation.
Skateboard — Erik Cortinas reported that he has not seen any more horse riders near the park.
Rec Center — Liz Chandler gave the financial report in Tom Kuhl's absence. Since September
2009, the Rec Center now has 2,936 members and has reported $296,695.60 in
revenue. The new rates approved by the City Council began October 1 St. Those
members affected by this rate change were determined by a city map showing
who currently receives city trash pick-up.
Bids for the new basketball court floor will be going to the architect November 8tn
The new road off of Volanta has been completed, however still waiting on 2-way
signs to come in for installation. This road was completed with grant money.
It was suggested that the volunteer fire fighters should receive a 25% discount on
their membership like the city employees currently do. It was suggested that this
be added to the next City Council work session. This was approved by 1 St motion
by Erik Cortinas and 2nd motioned by Michelle Smith and unanimously carried.
Sports
Leagues — Erik Cortinas reported that gall ball was good. The players will currently have to
play in the league that they will be playing in next year.
Fall Ball has 24 teams this year. (13 from Fairhope, also teams from Daphne and
Central Baldwin are participating also)
New Business:
Vann Saltz Due to Hank Mullins submitting his resignation from the Rec Board, Vann
requested two names so the City Council could vote on his replacement. The two
names given were: 1) Bob Keyser, and 2) Kevin Grimes. This was approved by 1st
motion by Jenny Douglass and 2nd motioned by Erik Cortinas and unanimously
carried.
Rec Center — Liz Chandler brought up for possible future discussion creating a Christmas Camp
similar to one currently at the YMCA.
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Michelle Brought up for discussion her idea to create a Master Swim Program and Adult
Smith League. She felt this would create additional activity for the pool and submitted a
list of 70 names of people interested. Each swimmer would have to join the pool
or pay a daily fee. There would be an initial $35 fee to join the Master League and
these members would be covered under the league's insurance policy. Profits
from the league would be spent on the pool for swim meets or any equipment the
pool may need. The Board felt this should be discussed further at future meetings.
5-Year — Erik Cortinas requested and received a copy of the initial 5-year plan submitted to
Plan the City Council by Tom Kuhl. He will get with Tom to discuss it further so he
can outline further discussions with the Board.
The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, November 17, 2010.
The meeting was duly adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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Blast Futbol Club Registration
Player ID# Player Name Birth Date Program Fee
Total Due
Important: Registration is not complete until your payment transaction has been submitted, and you have
received your confirmation number.
Please remember:
• Your credit card statement will show a charge from "DII*Blast Socer Club ".
• Code of Conduct
• Medical Release
Parental Waiver/ Medical Release/ Code of Conduct
Please read and print prior to agreeing electronically. Upon agreeing
electronically, you and the player(s) will be held accountable of the
Code of Conduct/ Medical Release.
BLAST FUTBOL CLUB,_ INC. (THE "BLAST")
CODE OF CONDUCT _STATEMENT AND COVENANT
Soccer belongs to the players. Everyone who participates in this program must understand this.
This Statement and Covenant has been developed to clarify approved behavior and the
responsibilities of everyone involved.
Players are invited to join a Blast soccer team by the Director of Coaching for the Blast and
the coach of the team for which the player is trying out. Continued participation on the team is at
the discretion of the coach, the Director of Coaching and/or the Board of Directors of the Blast. Any
of these may suspend a player or expel a player due to the conduct of the player or a player's parent,
in their sole discretion.
Coaches_shall._without. exception
1. The coach is responsible for the conduct of the players when they are together as a team.
2. Know the laws of the game and teach them to the players.
3. Teach the values of good sportsmanship and team play. Referees, rival coaches, opponents,
players and spectators should be treated with respect at all times.
4. Never place the value of winning over the safety and welfare of players or opponents.
5. Behave in such a manner that the principles, integrity, and dignity of the Blast are not
compromised.
6. Refrain from profanity and vulgarity at all times.
7. Maintain an open line of communication at all times with players and parents and encourage
feedback from parents and players and properly use the team's manager/coordinator as needed.
8. Encourage all players equally. Playing time is a coaching decision and will not be mandated by
the Blast and its board. Coaches should follow any league or tournament guidelines regarding play
time.
9. Coaches should follow all rules, regulations and guidelines of the Blast and any league or
tournament in which the team is participating.
Parents and P14yers_1h411 without_ exception
1. Communicate any concerns or complaints to the coach. If parents cannot reach agreement with
the coach, concerns should then be brought to the attention of the Blast's director of coaching. The
director of coaching will attempt to intercede and resolve the problems or refer to the Blast's board or
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designated committee for the resolution.
2. Assure that players attend all practices and games. If a player cannot attend a game or practice,
the parent must assure that the coach is notified in a timely manner.
3. Provide or arrange safe transportation to games and practices at the requested time.
4. Behave in a manner that will bring credit to themselves, the team and the Blast.
5, Refrain from profanity and vulgarity at all times.
6. Never place the value of winning over the safety and welfare of teammates or opponents.
7. At all times, games, practice and otherwise, practice good sportsmanship and team play.
Referees, rival coaches, opponents, players and spectators should be treated with respect at all
times.
5. Pay all fees on or before the same become due.
6. Parents will encourage players to practice and train, and players will practice and train at home
to improve their soccer skills and physical abilities.
Date/Player Signature
Date/Parent Signature
Date/Coach Signature
MEDICAL TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION AND LIABILITY WAIVER
I hereby give my consent to have an athletic trainer, coach, team manager, emergency medical
technician, nurse, medical treatment facility, and/or doctor of medicine or dentistry or associated
personnel provide the applicant/participant with medical assistance and/or treatment and agree to
be financially responsible for the cost of such assistance and/or treatment. I understand treatment
for injury will be based on information provided herein. I hereby authorize emergency transportation
of the applicant/participant to a medical treatment facility should an individual listed above consider
it to be warranted. I recognize the possibility of physical injury associated with soccer, and hereby
release, discharge, and otherwise indemnify the club, US Club Soccer/ AYSA/ Blast Futbol
Club/B1astFSL, their sponsors, the USSF and its affiliated organizations, and the employees and
associated personnel of these organizations, against any claim by or on behalf of the soccer player
named above as a result of that player's participation in US Club Soccer/AYSA/ Blast Futbol
Club/BlastFSL programs and/or being transported to or frgm the same, which transportation I
hereby authorize.
Date Parent/ Guardian Signature
Relationship to player
Dear Sir(s),
This letter is being written to everyone who is a Direct or Indirect Overseer of the Fairhope City League (Recreation
League) Sports Program. My Husband and I have had our children involved in several city recreational sports
programs over the last 7 to 8 years. Until now, the experiences have always been positive ones, and the children
have always had a blast participating and can't wait until the next season arrives. However, recently we are
witnessing first hand a seemingly total disconnect with the quality of Positive Coaching Styles that have always led
us to allow our children to participate and enjoy what this great city has to offer for them.
Our son is currently playing football with the 11/12 year old city rec. teams. This is his first experience with
football, as it is with about 10 other boys on his team- virtually '/2 of the team. It is very saddening that their first
experience with city recreation football is, so far, turning out to be anything but 100% positive!
Since the beginning of the season, we have witnessed verbal, mental and physical abuse in a primarily negative
coaching style -(pushing the children to excessive and inexcusable levels of exhaustion at late hours all the while
incorporating and using foul and vulgar language).
--there have been numerous cases of demeaning, belittling, badgering and embarrassing moments for the children
(our city) and for the parents of those children --One would be arrested on the spot,
h sttype of a tion may not occur
ng animalan
animal the way that some of these Coaches are treating these children. Now,
100% of the time, but it occurs frequently throughout the practices/game. In reality, this should not be occurring at
even a rate of 1%. Zero tolerance should be allowed for negative Coaching Styles! Whydo is it people t our children wait sweep
allowed to be abused and treated this way and not protected? it's just U ii1 someone Why s injured le killed, w negativity
it under the rug, or just hope "someone else" takes care it. Why
wait makes full circle before people look for ways to rectify/solve problems. Already, we have had one young man that
broke his shoulder during a practice and another with a sprained ankle. While football is a rough sport, and accidents
do happen, many could be prevented, especially if coaching policies were followed. Our children dbetter!
eserve
The city recreation policies that are put into place to safeguard our children are not being enforced! It seems
everyone wants to keep passing the "buck". Safety and Self-control needs to be reinforced and hammered to the
moon at the initial and subsequent Coach's meetings by the Recreation Department. Any Coach reported and found
not to be following guidelines should be held accountable for their actions and/or supportive actions. (meaning
taking responsibility for their assistants behavior as well) The Coaches reported to not be following city rules
should be "fired" and not allowed the opportunity to coach again. There should be ZERO tolerance for policy
breakers!
It is disheartening that children are being directly or indirectly badgered and led to their games via constant
negativity by their supposed "good role models" - the very leaders that we are entrusting our children to on a bi-
weekly/tri-weekly basis are letting us down in a very harmful manner. These men and women are supposed to be
showing the children how to behave before, during and after the games and creating a positive team atmosphere at
all times. Yes, at all times, they should be leading via positive oral'dnd physical statements vs. frequent negative
and demeaning ones. Many life lessons are learned in the practices and games, lessons that directly affect these
children throughout their lives and they should only positive in nature!
It is a total disgrace to find that some of the grown Men and Women running and coaching these programs are
having such a hard time seeing their faults and rectifying their actions, controlling their mouths and their emotions.
Every practice or game should be a fun learning experience for each and every child no matter what their age, color,
size, degree of ability/handicap and/or years of experience or who their parent is. NO CHILD SHOULD EVER BE
SINGLED OUT AND MADE TO FEEL INFERIOR, INDIVIDUALLY OR IN FRONT OF HIS/HER
TEAMMATES NOR SHOULD THE TEAM AS A WHOLE BE SUPPRESSED! This is America! Each and every
child out there that signs up for City League Recreational Sports should come away from the total experience with
only positive and fun loving memories. It shouldn't be constantly drilled into the kids heads that winning is the
primary thing that matters. it's not about winning, it's about having a winning attitude whether the numbers
show a win or loss! Some coaches and their styles just are not projecting this. Rather, they are drilling on the kids
about winning the game period. Our Coaches seemed furious with our children for losing our game this past
Saturday and statements have been made over and over again about the loss and how terrible & pathetic the kids are
as a team. They simply do not deserve this -they tried very hard to do their best!
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All of the above being taken into account, let me share with you just a few of the examples of verbaVphysical abuse
and foul language that have been going on with "our" team so early into this football season. An event that occurred
just last evening was the "final straw" that prompts me to "get off the couch" and immediately take action and let
you guys know what is taking place out on the field. Hopefully with -your input, a positive difference can be made
for these children and hopefully for all city sports programs.
As I am sure from speaking to other parents around town, the ill mannered coaching issue is not a new or isolated
problem nor is it just related to football. Apparently other sporting areas are having coaching style problems as well.
While I do know that all City League coaches and staff are donating their time for these duties, it is not an
acceptable excuse that allows them to inflict pain or instill foul mouths or abusive treatment to any one of our
children! All Head Coaches and Assistants should be interviewed upon requesting to coach and required to read and
test on the city rules of coaching prior to signing them on staff. They should be required to sign a statement that
they agree to taking on positive responsibilities and know that they will be "released" immediately if any ill reports
are made and proven against them. Security and background checks should be done as well. Again, ZERO tolerance
for rule breakers! This should all be reinforced and followed up on via the Head of Recreation.
The current system is letting our children down and they simply do not deserve it -they deserve only the highest
quality person set before them, bestowing only the highest quality principles. ALL coaches should be expected to
model self-control without foul language at all times no matter what degree of tension the practice or game might
demand. Simply, there is NO acceptable excuse for behavior that is anything other than positive.
What follows is only a sampling of the happenings that prompts me to write our City Departments to plead for their
help in insuring that our children are protected from Negative Harsh Style Coaches, now as well as into the future! I
urge each of you to attend practices and games frequently and make notes and report to the Department Head
regarding any ill behavior that you might witness. Simply, these guys have to be monitored more closely. If they
know that they are being monitored, then perhaps a lot of these ill-mannered moments will never occur.
Last night (Tuesday, September 21, 2010- at approximately 7:40 p.m.), I was picking up my son from his practice
for 11/12 y/o football in Bamwell.(practice is from 6 —8p.m. TT usually and now also M) The weather was nice
with few mosquitoes, so I decided to sit on the sideline bleachers and enjoy the breeze and watch what was left of
the children's practice. The last 30 minutes of practice is primarily speed and agility drills -some timed and some
not. Please keep in mind as you read this, that by 7:30 p.m. the majority of these children are working on their 131h
awakening hour, exhausted and tired from the long school day and the I and'/z hours of practice that they have
already incurred. I seriously doubt that anyone could break a record or give 100% by this time of the day anyway,
yet that is exactly what they are expected to do. Wouldn't doing their individual best at that moment be good
enough, yet a lot of times the boys are compared to others? Again, isn't this supposed to be about fun. Examples
follow:
Game Example: (only played one so far against Spanish Fort in Bay Minette)
Head Coach penalized for screaming G.D. across the field at his own son during the game.
(He has since apologized for his behavior to the parents and team and said that it wouldn't happen again and that he
wouldn't do it like that to our children anyway. He said that if he had a problem with our children, he would just pull
them to the side and grab their face mask and get up in their face and I suppose "give it to them" in that fashion
instead of yelling G.D.)--I wasn't aware that grabbing someone's face mask was acceptable -coach or player, etc.???
-- In fact, this is just another ill-mannered way of "defacing" a person/child-totally unacceptable! Also, once during
practice he actually took two of the children and banged their helmets together in frustration for something that he
did not approve of that they had been doing. In another instance, during our game he roughly bammed one of the
boys in the back of the helmet and shoved him back onto the field. While the apology for the G.D. thing was
comforting, the very next practice his Assistants were allowed to constantly throw comments into the boys faces
with cursing comments like: If you boys don't want to lose your f*cking
about losing and with many of those laced
*sses again this Saturday, then you better get over here and learn how to play football —unnecessary foul talk again!
And You played like a bunch of B*tches!
Practice Examples:
These are just a few of the things said last night to the boys while they were being barked out orders to push -it, to
get tough and man -up to the job ahead (all of this screamed loudly and in a very harsh style and in a very demeaning
and belittling tone to the children as a group by the assistants --primarily two brothers that the Head Coach has
helping that supposedly played football for Fairhope High School and learned their tactics there they say. At least
that is what one of them informed me of and if that is the way that the School Coaches are Coaching then they too
(the assistants) were let down!) The whole societal system is letting our youth down.
--These assistants do not have children on the team and are also the two "primary" ones to employ curse words
during practice-d*m, sh*t, *ss, cr*p, f*cking, b*tches, and who knows what else --
Things said to the children:
1. Guys, every one of you are a PITIFUL EXCUSE for a football team and you should not have signed up for
football, instead you should have been up in town signing up for BALLET classes, not football.
2 2"d statement: You know the reason that you lost 49-0 Saturday? You ALL are just a bunch of wimps, you're
not tough enough to even be out here! You're pitiful and look like the "BAD NEWS BEARS".
These type of "soul destroying" comments were continually screamed out in a very harsh tone throughout practice.
The "only" positive thing that I have ever witnessed is the post practice/game huddle.
3. Verbal as well as physical abuse seems constant (--the coaches have not been seen actually touching the
children with the exception of the helmet banging and the helmet push to the one child, but rather inflicting military
style practices of harshness and expecting the children to exceed frequently beyond the norm). Also, the coaches -
head and two assistant brothers- (weighing from approximately 165 to 250 lbs) are running the ball during practices
and the boys have been expected to run these grown men down and tackle them. Bear in mind the majority of our
players weigh less than 100lbs. I have witnessed this on several occasions and each time the boys are yelled at and
told to run tackle the man and bring him down. The Grown Men are literally mowing down these children! Isn't
there a safety rule already in place determining the allowable weight limit for a person "running" the ball?!!!! The
children should be running the ball, not the coaches. The possibilities for unnecessary injuries are endless if this
"practice" is allowed to continue. `
To finish out the practice, one of the brothers (an assistant) ran to the sideline and summoned two of the boys in
the harshest and demeaning tone that I have every witnessed being used on a child. (I had no idea who the boys
were, they were in full practice uniform with helmets in place -in other words, it wasn't a personal connection for
me) These two boys apparently had expended all of their energy by that time and were deemed to be speed/agility
drill laggers and slackers by this coach and for their punishment, the coach proceeded to punish them by singling
them out on the side, screaming at them -one in particular was told to do 25 jog in place "knee-up/hit the ground
moves" and the other was instructed to do 25 push-ups and told that his sprained ankle wouldn't be bothered by
push-ups!
As the "sidelining" progressed, the one boy doing the knee'ups eeked out 8 and just couldn't go anymore. He was at
exhaustion. The "Coach" screamed at him, blew a whistle in his face'and told him to get back to his 25 knee -ups, the
boy gathered himself (what was left) and eeked out 2 more before losing his balance in exhaustion and hitting the
ground --the Coach hovered over him, screamed at him and told him --boy get up and finish your 25 knee -ups. I am
telling you, that it was the most abusive scene that 1 have ever personally witnessed. All the while, the same Coach
was screaming and belittling, in the same fashion the other young man doing the push-ups. (remember, he's the
child with the sprained ankle)
At the point when the young "knee -up" boy toppled over to the ground with exhaustion, I could no longer sit in
silence and keep to myself. The abusive instruction in which these two poor children were expected to endure at
that late hour or any hour for that matter was totally unacceptable and downright despicable. I could not believe
what I was witnessing. So, I gathered my courage and stood up and asked the Coach to please stop yelling and
screaming at the boys in that particular fashion and he told me that he was not doing anything wrong and that that is
how it is done to toughen up these boys. I told him that this was not the NFL and that these boys were not getting
paid millions of dollars to be treated this way and that they were only children. I asked the man if he couldn't see
that the boys were exhausted and had pushed with all of the strength that they had left. He told me again that his
method was the way to do it to condition and toughen up these boys. He informed me that this method is the way
that they do it at the high school (again, the system failed, I suppose that is what he was taught and the vicious cycle
seems to have rotated and is now affecting our children). Apparently, the school boards should be more accountable
for coaching methods also.
Anyway, I told the Assistant that this was recreational football for fun and that these boys are only I I and 12 years
old and that this is not the high school. (if this is indeed a widely acceptable practice, then, there is no wonder why
children die from heat exhaustion. They are pushed by brute harsh style Coaches and made to do all of this in full
uniform, exhausted with a helmet in place which allows for very little bodily heat release --Coaches hovering over
them, screaming at the top of their lungs to push hard and toughen up, be a man, don't stop --sidelining and
belittling --military style -- lining up and yelling at young boys in their faces as if it were some sort of torrid torture
ritual that the makes the Coaches feel like they are doing a "good" job)
At that point, the Primary Coach came over to the sideline. (he had been out in the middle of the field with the other
assistant coaches/dads and the remaining group of boys that fortunately for them had escaped the final moment of
unnecessary punishment for these other two poor boys). Also on the scene quickly were some other concerned
parents that too had witnessed the way that the boys were being talked to and treated. The other parents agreed that
the Assistant Coach's approach was totally excessive and inexcusable no matter what excuse he gave. The constant
harsh style of belittling and badgering that was doused onto these two young boys was sickening!
By this time, the 11/12 yo football commissioner (Jason Hall) for the Fairhope City League had arrived on the
scene --he was apparently at the field beside ours with his son practicing and they had just finished up. All of the
Parents present that had witnessed the sidelining informed Jason of what was going on and Jason agreed with our
Primary Coach that yelling was just part of the game of football and that he did it himself. We told him that yelling
was not a problem as long as it was done in a positive and constructive way, but yelling like we had just witnessed,
in a continual excessively negative, badgering and demeaning fashion was not ever acceptable period, at any time.
The type of negative, demeaning and badgering style yelling and excessive sideline pushing punishment to these two
boys that we had just witnessed was what we as parents had a problem with.,Jason informed us that he would take
care of the problem. It will be very nice if He was able to do so. However, I think that the problem is "much bigger"
than the commissioner himself can take care of alone. He needs the support of the "higher-ups" in Fairhope. Jason is
probably trying to "butter the bread" on both sides and that is often hard to do alone. The Mayor, the City Recreation
Director and the City Council would seem a good place to ask for assistance. Our children are the future livelihood
of this city and deserve everyone's help in insuring a safe, clean and fun environment in which to spend their after
school hours.
I feel sure that incidents similar to this are not isolated. Hopefully though, this particular incident is one of
importance because it might help draw attention to the growing problem of negative coaching styles that seem to be
flourishing and more widely accepted these days. This type of Coaching Behavior whether it be from a Head Coach
or an Assistant should never ever be acceptable no matter what the case and ultimately these Coaches should be held
accountable for their actions. This is our Youth, not the NFL!
Ironically, as I sat down today to write this note, the soccer commissioner sent out a note to all soccer coaches, of
which my husband is a soccer coach, asking them to control foul language and remember that this is "recreational
ball" and that the kids are all out there for fun no matter what the level of expertise of the player --that all of the kids
deserve equal play time and to be treated fairly and with respect and that the coaches should use "Model Coaching"
so that the players enjoy going to the practices and games and come away from the whole season with an overall
positive experience. How ironic, I thought, bad coaching styles being used throughout the entire recreational
department, I suppose.
My Husband and I allow our children to play city recreational sports because we do believe that the programs are
held to a certain high degree of standards and we are growing concerned that those standards are slowly but surely
being allowed to fall by the wayside without any regard for the children. People, we can't continue to let ill-
mannered Coaching Styles just slide by, continually passing the buck and not want to really deal with it, be bothered
or get into the middle of a "stink". Don't let this be You. When a "stink" is being made to protect our children, take
a firm stance against anyone involved with these rec. programs that is endangering the cities children with oral or
physical/mental degradation! 100% Positive Period!
Just so that each of you are aware, in all of my years as a Parent and the years that we have spent in the City
Recreational programs both playing and sponsoring which is about 7/8, this is the first time that I have ever
complained or been compelled to speak out. Yes, I guess basically I am complaining for a dear and worthy cause-
-our children! Also please note that the two children involved in the sideline incident that I witnessed last night
were not even mine! I was merely trying to protect a child that I deemed in danger. In fact, I didn't know whose
they were until afterwards. My child was on the field with the group that happened to be lucky enough to evade the
harsh punishment treatment this time around. Next time though, it could be my child there writhing on the ground
under the direction of Hitler Style Coaching and I would hope and pray that another concerned and caring parent
such as myself would too, step up and protect him or her. I want each of you to understand that I believe that our
jobs are not only to protect our very own children, but to protect other's as well.
These recreational programs should not simply be about mine, or yours, but OURS! That stated, please take to heart
the plea that I am making here today. For you as a leader of this town, a leader of our recreation department, a leader
of our children whether commissioners, coaches or parents -For our children, do not tolerate bullying, foul language,
excessive and lengthy pre -game practices, undue harsh treatment during practices/games or sideline
singling/punishment treatments as I recently witnessed. Keep a watchful eye and ear out for abusive style coaching.
Abuse is Abuse whether it is verbal, physical or sexual and should never ever be tolerated or accepted period! A
child often doesn't report abuse for various reasons. One -they do not recognize it, two -they admire their abuser and
want very badly to be accepted by them or three -they are scared that their abuser will harm them if they tell. This is
where vigilant and watchful parents and supporters on the sidelines can hopefully make a difference. Our children
are at our/your mercy and deserve more than they are currently receiving. Please "get off your couch" and make a
positive difference!!!!
Sincerely, a very concerned Parent --Joanna Brandon
(September 22, 2010)
STEP UP FOR OUR CHILDREN NO MATTER WHAT YOUR POSITION AND
PROTECT THEM AND SHOW THEM THE "RIGHT WAY" TO PLAY THE GAME -
WHETHER IT'S BASEBALL SOCCER SWIMMING FOOTBALL SOFTBALL OR
ANY OTHER GAME OR RACE AROUND TOWN --- BE A POSITIVE EXAMPLE
BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!
IN THE END IT'S THE VALUES AND VIRTUES THAT WE AS PARENTS AND
LEADERS SHOW AND TEACH THESE CHILD ATHLETES THAT DETERMINES
THE TYPE OF FUTURE LEADERS AND CITIZENS THAT THEY WILL
EVENTUALLY BECOME!
WE HAVE ALL BEEN BLESSED TO LIVE IN A WONDERFUL LITTLE CITY BUT
MORE THAN OUR FLOWERS NEED WATERING. OUR KIDS NEED POSTIVE
NURTURING AS WELL OR EVENTUALLY THE CITY COULD END UP BEING RUN
BY THE "NEXT HITLER"
ONE DOESN'T HAVE TO GO TO A THIRD WORLD COUNTRY TO MAKE A
DIFFERENCE ON THIS EARTH DIFFERENCES CAN BE MADE RIGHT HERE IN
OUR OWN BACK YARDS STARTING WITH THE KIDS!
STEP UP NOW FOR THE KIDS OF FAIRHOPE OR WHO ELSE WILL?
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RECREATION BOARD MEETING
October 20, 2010
Recreation Center Operations - Recap of FY10 & Projections for FYI I
Si, ce Oct. 1, 2009, 2009 through September 30, 2010 the entirety of FYI 0, revenues were
15/poand total membership was ? %�
()Liz:" 1-don't have these numbers at home but you can grab them from Gym Assistant)
Comparing the first three weeks of FYIO to FYI I
Revenues
New Members Added
FY 10
$26,400
191
FY11
$17,615
33
Discussion of the outlook for the individual components of Rec. Center Revenues
New Memberships
The rate of new memberships is expected to decline as the community has learned of the Rec.
Center's opening and many in the overall population have already joined. We are mostly seeing
now that people coming in to learn about the Rec. Center have newly moved to the area.
Membership Renewals
The bulk of the Rec. Center's current revenue stream is from members regularly renewing their
memberships either monthly, quarterly, or annually. Detrimental to this are members who
specifically request that we terminate their membership or place it into Inactive status. So far
there have been 32 members that have requested to be terminated or made inactive. The reasons
have been primarily that they are leaving the area or are having health issues.
As we do not require a contract for memberships, also detrimental are members who do not
notify us but simply do not make a payment to renew their membership when it has come due,
thus, letting their membership lapse. At present there are 135 memberships that have not
renewed on their due date.
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Punch Cards
Punch card sales have steadily increased over the past year and are expected to, at least, continue
at the current level for the foreseeable future.
Fitness Programs (evaluations PT special classes)
(I'll leave this one to you Liz)
Child Care
Child care revenues have been mostly flat over the past year. They are expected to continue at
present levels for the foreseeable future.
Effects of the New Rate Structure
The Rate Structure that became effective Oct. l has two components, residing inside the
Corporate City Limits (rates the same as last year's resident rates) and residing outside of the
Corporate City Limits (rates 25% more than last year's resident rates).
Observations of the Front Desk staff are:
There have been three (3) new memberships at the higher rates and three (3) renewals made even
though they were moved into the higher rates.
About six (6) current members have said they probably will not renew their memberships due to
the higher rates they would need to pay. This number is likely to increase as more members
come to their renewal dates and learn that they would will need to pay at the higher rate.
About six (6) prospective members said they would not be joining because they would be paying
the higher rate.
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Parks and Recreation Five Year Strategic Capital Maintenance
Request Plan (A)
February 2010
Recreation Center
(2011)
Floor in Old Gym Replaced ($50,000.00)
Upgrade Basket Ball Goals ($12,000.00)
Chairs ($3,700.00)
Personnel Request 1 Full -Time Staff person, 1 Part -Time
Staff, 2 Aerobics instructors
Municipal Pool
Paint Entire Facility Interior ($17,000.00)
Plaster/Paint Baby Pool ($25,000.00)
Personnel Request 1 full time life guard
Volanta
(2011)
Remodel Concessions Area ($40,000.00)
Stimson Field
Walking Track Lighting ($10,000.00)
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Parks and Recreation Five Year Strategic Capital Improvement
Request Plan (B)
February 2010
Recreation Center Expansion
(2013)
Add on to Existing Building
($360,000.00)
Fitness Center/Fitness Office/
Aerobic Studio/2rdRacquetball Court /Spin
Additional HVAC
($75,000.00)
Fitness Center Mat Flooring
($20,000.00)
Fitness Center Equipment
($50.000.00)
Aerobic Room Flooring
($35,000.00)
And Mirrors
Spinning Room Mat Flooring
($10,000.00)
Additional Spin Bikes
($10,000.00)
Additional Parking
($50,000.00)
Small Attachable Play Ground
($20,000.00)
And Rubber Mulch
Personnel 3 part time staff
(2013)Existing Old Gym
HVAC & Duct, Thermostats Upgrades ($40,000.00)
Upgrade Insulation, Add drywall & paint ($10,000.00)
Municipal Pool Additions
2013-
Breezeway from Rec to Pool ($40,000.00)
Large Ceiling Fan Indoor ($6,000.00)
Tile Both Locker Rooms ($15,000.00)
Install Splash Pad ($30,000.00)
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Volanta
2012
Construct New Restrooms Facilities ($60,000.00)
Resurface a New Track ($80,000.00)
New Drainage/Irrigation System & ($100,000.00)
Recrown Field
Stimson Field Additions
2011
Shuffle Board Courts ($19,000.00/EA)
2012
Fenced -In Play Area ($30,000.00)
2014
2 New Tennis Courts ($45,000.00)
Manley Road Project
2011-2012
Develop Acreage
Soccer Fields/Parking/Restrooms
($900,000.00)
Tractor
($20,000.00)
Pull -Behind Mower
($12,000.00)
Reel Mower
($45,000.00)
Infield Drag Machine
($10,000.00)
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August 2010 Newsletter •.•►'��`
U.S. Masters Swimming, founded in 1970, is a membership -operated national governing body that promotes adult health, fitness, wellness and
competition through aquatics. It does so by partnering with more than 1,000 adult swim programs across the country; promoting information via the
bi-monthly member magazine, SWIMMER, monthly e-newsletter, STREAMLINES, and usms.org; and by sanctioning and promoting pool, open water
and virtual competitions. More than 50,000 adults are registered members of U.S. Masters Swimming.
I am an average swimmer. As a child growing up in Vienna, Virginia I swam on our neighborhood swim team, the Shouse
Village Sharks. In those halcyon days during the 1970s we all wore the Mark Spitz stars and stripes suits, ate raw Jell-O
and basically swam because we hung out at the pool all day anyway and our parents didn't want to see us until dinner
time. Swimming was just something to do.
Since then I've enjoyed an on -and -off career in lap swimming to stay in shape. When a friendly lifeguard at our local Y
approached me about joining the local Masters team, I balked. I mean, those are professionals; fiercely competitive and
impossibly fit people who swim in meets all over the country. Type As, who multi -task and work 70-hour weeks at their
day jobs before they hop in a pool and swim 10,000 yards.
My goal is to wear a pencil skirt.
I remember my first Masters practice. I was a nervous wreck, so much so that my husband offered to go with me, like a
first grader being accompanied by her parent on her first day of school. I went solo and was met with smiles. I teamed
quickly that Masters is a mix of various ages and skill sets. We do have some Type As (ahem, Mark I'm talking to you)
along with moms and dads and grandparents (working and retired), college students and triathletes. Although my first
session was grueling and our coach kept telling me, "keep your head down" I liked it so much I returned two days later
and have since rarely missed a practice.
I hardly recognize the person who at first refused to even consider attending a swim meet. After three years I'm one of the
regulars. 1 love my teammates who are my second family. We talk, a lot. While swimming itself is relaxing, the intervals
provide an excellent opportunity to vent about work and ask opinions. Our coach doesn't always appreciate our short rest
time being used in this manner but we manage.
While lap swimming kept me in shape, Masters has changed my life. It's given me great friends, real goals and a terrific
routine. A constant that on occasion has been the best part of my day.
Another perk is SWIMMER magazine. While I enjoy the articles, workouts and opinion pieces, the swimmer profiles have
been a frustration. Although I like reading about the former Caltech record holder in the 200 butterfly, I often come away
feeling like the world's biggest loser.
What about the rest of us?
Okay I admit that I share tendencies akin to those exhibited by Homer Simpson and George Costanza. I have been
known to be one of those people who avoids work at all costs. Of course in doing so, I spend more time in the art of
avoidance than I would in doing the actual work. I'm not exactly a paragon of diligence. I don't like pain; I give in to my
tiredness. I eat Twizzlers and fries. I drink wine. I like to sleep. I whine when we have to do butterfly or kick sets over 100
yards.
Yet in spite of those qualities, I am learning.
What started off as exercising with a dedicated group of people has become a necessity to my well-being. I have
graduated from a leisurely lap swimmer to a somewhat competitive swimmer. I actually want to better my times. I want to
win races. Still if I even qualify for nationals or worlds it would be a miracle. I'm in a very competitive age bracket right
now. All of which makes me ambitious.
Plan A is to continue the hard work. Plan B is nature's way. If I live long enough I'm sure to qualify for something. I hope.
Thanks to our very patient and dedicated coach and my amazing and encouraging teammates I am making progress,
slowly. More importantly my team hasn't kicked me off, yet. I like to think I provide much needed humor and asides.
So if there are any more of us out there, good job. At least we're doing it.
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2009 New Years Resolution
Swim -Cross Train Camp
• Jan. 12th - 23 OR Jan. 12th - Feb. 6
2 WEEKS cross train Monday -Friday @ 7:45 - 9:15am
(limit 12 participants)
OR
4 WEEKS SWIM ONLY Mon. -Wed. -Fri a 7:45 - 9:15am
(limit 12 participants)
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Mon -Wed -Fri SWIM training
(Fairhope Pool -must be a member or pay $3 drop In fee)
TuesdaydiiThursday Core Strength-Cardio training
(meet at Fairhope Pier or Stimpson Park)
Minimum Requirements:
• Must be able to swim min. 25 yds, continuously.
• Must be able to Run/Fast Walk 5 minutes without stopping.
• Must be able to participate in low impact calisthenics (muscular endurance) for up
to 1 hr. with intermittent rest intervals.
Results Oriented Focus: We Will
• SET your Mlvidual fitness goals Ina team environment (for motivation and support0
• CUSTOMIZE buiring and nutrition
• TRACK your progress (wt. loss & body measurements- before d after)
• , LEARN proper tecK*ues to avoid Iniury
• REALIZE RESULTS[
$100 (for 2 OR 4 week commitment)
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$125 'if you would like to workout 5 days per week for 2 weeks, then finish our the 4
weeks (swim only) 3 days per week --in other words "The Whole ShebaN'*
Call or Email today for initial consultation w/ Michelle Smith 251-990-
7814
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FEBRUARY 9th - MARCH 6th
Swim with TeamWorks
"AQUAholics" at the Fairhope Pool MWF
7:45a-9:15
*We are currently swimming anywhere from a mile to a mile & a half
per day, and we have 2 training levels A & B.
If you can:
1) swim freestyle continuously for 25 yards (or more).
2) breathe while swimming.
3) be motivated by your peers.
4) be open to instruction
Please join us every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7:45am or
Tuesday, Thursday evenings & Saturday (times tba)
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The TeamWorks Community
caters to fitness conscious
individuals who prefer to
workout with a group where
we provide training,
technique instruction, results
tracking, creative fitness 4 sports activities and competition,
including running, swimming, triathlon and other sporting/racing
events.
TeamWorks was founded by Michelle
Smith, on the principal that by working
together we are stronger, motivated,
and accountable to each other. We
learn from each other, we share our
unique experiences AND we have MORE
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OCTOBER 2009
Become a member of the TeamWorks Community to
receive access to the monthly workout calendar for off
season group training including: swimming, biking,
running, strength & cross training, in Fairhope:
$48 monthly(3 days/wk only) OR
$84 monthly(up to 6 days/wk) =full access to all workouts
on the Master Training Calendar including TWC training camps
and TWC rewards.
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*Specialized demos, technique presentation,
instruction & clinics offered upon request for extra
cost.
Call or Email today with questions OR initial
consultation w/ Michelle Smith 251-990-7814
michelleteamworkscommunity.com.
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WHAT'S HAPPENNING NOW?
HALF MARATHON -13.1 miles- TRAINING
12 weeks
BEGINS MONDAY October 26th
Training Times: 7:30am, 5:15pm
FAIRHOPE TeamWorks Community
HALF MARATHON training
(to compete or just for fitness.) OUR GOAL:
PENSACOLA BEACH 5 CK,_; OK—_& Half Marathon Jan .16, 2010
For experienced runners- INTERMEDIATE or NOVICE runners
who have only competed in 5K or more races.
12 WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM-3-5 days per week, including
short runs, long runs, hills, speed workouts, cross & strength
training in and around Fairhope. Flexibility to run with TWC on
key workout days and on your own- easy runs & cross training.
TO SIGN UP CALL OR EMAIL MICHELLE SMITH
251-990-7814 OR michelle@teamworkscommunity.com_
WHAT'S HAPPENNING NEXT?
GRANDMAN TRIATHLON CAMP (training,
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"There are only two options regarding commitment; you're either in or you're out. There's no such thing as life in-
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- Pat Riley.
Our TeamFiit program is for those who have committed to a lifestyle of group exercise in various ways. Event Driven Tri
Training during race season_.. perhaps something fun and different in the off season. One day you might be cruising
down the road on your bicycle, while another day you may decide to splash around in the pool, raising your heart -rate
through some interval training with our Alaster's swim team, the Aquahotics. other days you can be found running around
the rotting hills of the fruit and nut district or beautiful downtown fairhope. included with this program are the following:
All TeamWorks Community benefits listed above.
Access to a web -based monthly calendar of detailed multi -sport workouts that can be performed alone or along
with other TWC athletes.
Participate in TWC USAT sanctioned tri training clinics (1-2 wks per clinic) throughout the year.
Training plans allows for 3 group workouts per wk, and guidelines for oyo training 3 days per wk.
Coached, drills and technique training
Individualized video analysis
Nutritional information for multi -sport athletes
If you don't have a race in mind but want to compete, we will find the right event for you.
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