B. Chanhassen Rec Center Sports0
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Administration
Phone: 952.227.1100
Fax: 952.227.1110
Building Inspections
Phone: 952227.1180
Fax: 952.227.1190
Engineering
Phone: 952227.1160
Fax: 952.227.1170
Finance
Phone: 952.227.1140
Fax: 952.227.1110
Park & Recreation
Phone: 952.227.1120
Fax: 952.227.1110
Recreation Center
2310 Coulter Boulevard
Phone: 952.227.1400
Fax: 952227,1404
Planning &
Natural Resources
Phone: 952.227.1130
Fax: 952.227.1110
Public Works
1591 Park Road
Phone: 952.227.1300
Fax: 952.227.1310
Senior Center
Phone: 952.227.1125
Fax: 952.227.1110
Web Site
wwadchanhassen.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM: John W. Stutzman, Recreation Supervisor �� VS
Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager
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DATE: January 10, 2011
SUBJ: Chanhassen Rec Center Sports
Chanhassen Rec Center Sports was designed to provide fun and affordable
recreational sports programs for children. In March of 2009, staff initiated
discussions to create a new standard in youth recreational sports programming.
By June of 2009, a proposal was presented to city administrators for approval to
proceed with implementation of the recommended changes. The following
September, kids were experiencing the excitement of our new Rec Center
Sports program.
Historically, the City of Chanhassen had a contractual agreement with the
YMCA to provide preschool sports programs. By bringing the program in-
house, staff was confident that we could offer a higher value product, provide
superior customer service, and increase revenues. Four part-time staff were
hired to execute the programs. The community quickly embraced these changes
and parents ranked the new programs as either satisfactory or very satisfactory
96% of the time in 2010.
In 2009, Chanhassen Rec Center Sports offered twelve sessions, including
preschool soccer and basketball, after - school dodge ball, basketball, volleyball,
and ice skating. There were a total of 281 participants in the programs -216
participating in Preschool Sports and 65 participants in After - School Sports.
Thirty parents volunteered to coach teams.
With our first full year of programming now complete, staff was very pleased
when 694 participants registered in 2010. Thirty -eight sessions were offered,
including preschool basketball, floor hockey, t -ball, and soccer; and after - school
hockey, dodge ball, tennis, flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, skating,
and several multi - activity programs. Eighty -two volunteer coaches assisted
with the preschool sports program in 2010.
Since its inception, staff has made it a top priority to create a reputable and
recognizable brand for these programs. Every participant received a t -shirt with
our logo. Marketing through Facebook has also been a staff priority. In
September of 2010, an open house was held to celebrate our first complete year
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Mr. Todd Hoffman
January 10, 2010
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of programming. Over 100 people attended and enjoyed games, family
challenges, hot dogs, a moon walk, and prize drawings.
Looking forward to 2011, staff continues to plan for growth in the program.
Small Fry Sports is a new program for 3 -4 year olds to develop large motor
skills through games and activities related to their favorite sports. Teen Time
offers 6 th -12 graders use of the Rec Center gym for unsupervised play after
school. Additionally, staff is planning to offer multiple after - school programs
per week, start tournament play, and avoid running similar programs as
community education during the same time period. With these strategies,
continued growth is expected. Complete program descriptions are available
upon request and staff welcomes your thoughts and suggestions.
YEAR
PRESCHOOL
AFTER
SCHOOL
TOTAL
REVENUES
EXPENSES
NET
YMCA 2008
682
-
682
$13,959.26
$12,338.20
$1,621.06
YMCA 2009
(Jan — Aug)
336
-
336
$10,844.90
$ 9,386.00
$1,458.90
Rec Sports 2009
(Sept — Dec)
216
65
281
$12,300.65
$14,321.84
$(2,021.19)
Rec Sports 2010
559
135
694
$27,945.83
$20,847.21
$7,098.62
Rec Sports 2011
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