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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM:
DATE:
Jen'Yoctober Ruegemer,15, 2001 Recreation Superintendent
SUB J:
2001 Summer Softball Evaluation
The number of teams in Chanhassen's adult softball league increased to 50 teams
this year. Softball across the Twin Cities is declining, however, we were able to
add a few more teams. I will continue to look at new ways to add additional
teams to our leagues.
Corporate League
The Corporate League had 7 teams this year compared to 8 last year. Overall, the
Corporate League was satisfied with the league. We have a solid base of talent,
and with new industry and businesses moving into town, the league hopefully will
increase.
Women's League
This year again Chanhassen and Eden Prairie combined their Women's Leagues.
Both Women's Leagues have had low registration numbers in the past, so the two
leagues were combined to have 14 teams. Feedback from the teams has been very
positive. Teams were categorized by their previous years record and placed with
teams of equal talent and ability. Games were played at Round Lake and Lake
Ann every week and teams generally alternated locations from week to week. I
will definitely combine leagues again with Eden Prairie. The league continues to
be a great success.
Over 40
This league had 8 teams this year, which created a nice schedule. It has been
challenging at times to find and retain umpires but this year I found solid umpires
and they officiated all season. For the most part this league behaved themselves
this year which was a plus. Hopefully we can add a team or two next year.
The CiU of Chanhassen. A ~, ~v~t,i~ co,,m~ity with ch'a~ h~kes, q~di~, schooh, a d~am~i,.g dou',to~o~, tt,ivi~f~ businesses, ~nd bem~tif~d parks. A Zreat p~ce to live, ~vork, and ~lay.
Todd Hoffman
October 18, 2000
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Men' s Open
The Men's Open league has continued to be our most popular league. We had 20
teams this year. The open eligibility rule really has helped the Men's Open
League the most. The interest remains the highest in the lower division where
teams feel they can compete. I split the 20 teams into 3 separate divisions in order
to match the talents of teams. This created a more enjoyable experience. The
league continues to flourish and should stay healthy.
Co-Rec
The Co-Rec League increased from 6 to 9 teams. Hopefully, increased interest in
this league will continue. Most of the teams playing in the league are there to
have fun and to socialize, which will continue to be the main focus.
General Comments:
· Improve umpires knowledge of rules and policies.
· Try not to schedule 9:00 p.m. games.
· Play rain-out/make-up games on regularly scheduled playing night - not on
weekends.
· Continue to schedule an extra game for teams, eliminating byes.
· Find and train more umpires.
· Continue using the weather line to update status of game by 3:30 p.m.
· Change t-shirt design for first and second place teams.
· Teams were very happy with open eligibility.
· Investigate adding double-header league.
· Have teams pay their own state tournament fees. This will hold them
accountable for using the berth.
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2001 Summer Softball Revenue/Expenditures
REVENUE $22,320.00
TOTAL REVENUE $22,320.00
EXPENDITURES
Umpires $7,270.00
Umpire Coordinator 1,500.00
State Berths 1,500.00
Sanction Fees 980.00
TOTAL $11,250.00
Softballs $2,709.36
T-shirts 797.50
TOTAL $3,506.86
TOTAL REVENUE
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$22,320.00
$14,756.86
BALANCE $7,563.14
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