4c Summer Softball EvaluationCITY OF -
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM: Jerry Ruegemer, Recreation Supervisor
DATE: October 17, 1996
SUB J: Summer Softball Evaluation
The Chanhassen Adult Summer Softball program had 53 teams this year. The softball
league has dropped in size two years in a row; however, I am not pushing the panic
button. I believe softball currently is going through a down phase. Through more effort
on my part we can increase league size again.
Corporate League
Corporate League had 12 teams this year. With the new businesses in town, I would like
to add additional teams. Teams appeared to be satisfied throughout the season.
Women's League
I can't figure out why this league decreases in size practically every year. We are in
danger of the league folding. Many teams are discussing playing in other communities.
Many teams have asked me why we can't open up the eligibility boundaries allowing
outside teams to play. I have mixed emotions about his issue. One part of me says that
the fields are in such high demand that we wouldn't be serving the best interest of our
residents if the league allows non-residents to play. On the other hand, I don't want this
league to fold. Maybe this topic needs to be scheduled at a Park and Recreation
Commission meeting. The managers of the league seem equally concerned about the
decreasing numbers. They would like to meet and discuss this topic before next year's
season. I think that would be a good idea.
Over 40
This league is now an officially sanctioned Over 40 league, which the players are happy
with. The Over 40 league would like a scheduled in-house tournament. With the
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extended season, 2 or 3 regular season games can be eliminated to incorporate the
tournament.
Men's Open
The Men's Open league again was at its maximum number of teams with 16. I will try to
balance the upper and lower teams. Currently, six teams played in Class C and ten played
in Class D. My goal is to even out the leagues again to eight teams each.
Co-Rec
For the first time in many years, the upper and lower divisions were combined. Having
only three upper division teams prompted the decision to combine. Combining the
leagues worked; however, two separate leagues would be ideal.
General Comments:
1. Change games from eight to seven innings.
2. Implement a no-dig rule for the batters box.
3. Schedule game times on the hour and play four games per night per field.
4. Keep umpire pay scale the same at $16.50 - $18.00 per game.
5. League and runner-up winners enjoyed t-shirts instead of plaques for their prizes.
6. Address the City of Chanhassen's rule regarding non-residents playing.
7. Look for new ways to increase the number of teams.
8. Investigate legitimacy of offering a double header league.
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QUARTERS PROGRAM IS OFFERED:
Participants in each class
Length of class (minute.s)
Class fee/session
F W SP
Length of class (in weeks)
Meetings/Week
REVENq3-E
# of participants
fee/class
X
# of classes/yr.
EXPENSES .'
A. Salaries (Includes Prep Time)
staff x
weeks x
# of classes/year =
hours/week x
weeks x
staff x
S/hour x
# of classes/year =
hours/week x
weeks x
staff x
# of classes/year =
hours/week x
Total Salaries: $
B. Contractual Services:
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1. Bus Rental:
· buses x cost/bus x
# of rentals/year
2. Miscellaneous Services (Account for Whole Year):
Rental Equipment:
Entertainment:
Supplies (Account for Whole Year)
1. Craft Supplies:
lB.Total Contractural Services: $
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2. Equipffnent:
3. Tickets:
participants x
cost/ticket x
It'. '~Ot~l SllUpplies: $
TOTAL REVENUE:
TOTAL EXPENSE:
BALANCE: