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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 Summer 2010 Quarterly Rpt , OF DpB~ • ~9~ ~~Jh az AGENDA STATEMENT PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING DATE: October 18, 2010 SUBJECT: Summer 2010 Quarterly Report Report by Paul McCreary, Assi.rtant Director of Parks and Communiry Services ATTACHMENTS: 1) Recreational Activities Registration Report 2) Senior Center Attendance Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive report FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None DESCRIPTION: The Parks and Community Services Department develops and implements quality programs that strengthen community image, provide recreational experiences, encourage healthy lifestyles and preserve the City's heritage. This is accomplished by providing innovative recreation programs in the areas of playgrounds, preschool, teens, sports, special events, leisure classes, seniors and aquatics. Following is a summary of summer 2010 programs and events. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES Recreational Activities are various classes and specialized activities, which were formerly called Leisure Classes. The activities are taught by contracted instructors. There were 145 courses and specialized camps offered this summer. These offerings provided positive recreational experiences to the participants and opportunities to enhance their health and well being. There were a total of 796 registrations for Recreational Activities this summer, which is an 80% increase over last year. One of the most significant reasons for the increase was the addition of new camps and Zumba, which is an exercise class that focuses on Latin rhythms and dancing. Following is a summary of registration over the past five years. Recreational Activities Registration Comparison Registration 2010 009 00: 007 2006 Resident 635 378 502 433 344 Non-Resident 161 65 89 84 60 Total 796 443 591 517 404 Classes Held 101 65 69 59 49 Avg. Registration per Class 7.9 6.8 8.6 8.8 8.3 Classes Offered 145 129 89 68 80 Cancellation Rate 30% 50% 23% 13% 39% Attachment 1 is a detailed report of registration for Recreational Activities. Popular adult activities included Zumba, Pilates, Cardio Kickboxing, and the cooking classes at the Shannon Community Center. COPIES TO: ITEM NO.: 8.1 G:\PARKS COMMISSION\AGNDSTMT\2010U 0-18 Item 8.1 Summer 2010 Quarterly Report.doc Popular youth activities included the Creative Writing & Academic Camp, Young Horse Riders Academy Camp, Skateboarding Camp, Jujitsu, Teen Leadership and the engineering camps. SENIOR CENTER The Dublin Senior Center offers activities and events that promote healthy living for seniors and opportunities to build new friendships and a lifestyle of possibilities through recreation. The following is a summary of attendance for the 2010 summer quarter. A detailed attendance report is Attachment 2. Senior Center Attendance Comparison Attendance 2010 009 00: 007 2006 Drop-In 1,495 1,518 1,547 1,122 934 Programs and Activities 10,697 10,506 9,556 7,977 7,980 Total 12,192 12,024 11,103 9,099 8,914 Avg. Daily Attendance 188 182 168 140 137 Total Volunteer Hours 3,448 3,433 3,532 3,305 2,869 The new classes offered this quarter were Latin Rhythm Dance, Core Strength Exercise, Greek Dance, English as a Second Language, Jam Band Session, a sing-a-long class, and music classes. New art classes included a paper bag art class and a watercolor workshop. A special event called Picnic in the Park was held for the first time in an effort to outreach to residents of The Groves Apartment Complex. Although some classes experienced a drop in attendance or were cancelled due to low enrollment, the new classes listed above helped to maintain the attendance. There was a noticeable increase in attendance to the line dance classes held on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The ping pong attendance also increased. Las Positas classes have shown a drop in attendance mainly due to the fact that seniors are not allowed to register for a class more than four times. The new congregate meal program offered by Spectrum Community Services began July 1. The attendance for the lunch program initially decreased but attendance has picked up. In July, 87 registered seniors participated in the program. Approximately 150 people have registered for this federally funded program to date. The monthly special luncheons where the meals are made onsite and feature live entertainment continue to be well attended. The volunteer hours have remained consistent with last year. There were new volunteer instructors this quarter for the English as a Second Language Living Skills and music classes. Staff had several reliable high school volunteers to work during the summer months as well. PRESCHOOL TENDERFOOT DAY CAMP Tenderfoot Day Camp is for children three to five years of age and was held at the Emerald Glen Activity Center and Shannon Community Center. Eight one week sessions were held which revolved around a special theme that included a daily craft, lots of theme based play, stories, and free play. Themes for the 2010 camps included Under the Big Top Circus, Salute to Sesame Street, Adventures in Nursery Rhymes, Dora and Diego, Farm Fun, Trains, Trains and more Trains, Salute to Blue's Clues, and Wet and Wild Splash Bash. These camps assist children to become mare independent and interested in going to preschool ar kindergarten. The children who participated in the camp met new friends and engaged in many activities which assisted in the development of their motor skills, and promoted the health and wellness in each child. There were 500 children registered for Tenderfoot this summer which was an increase of 42%. This was primarily attributable to the fact that eight sessions were offered this year, as compared to only six last year, due to the time needed to prepare for the opening of the Shannon Community Center in 2009. Page 2 of 12 1 ' Average weekly registration increased from 59 to 63 campers per week, which was a 7°/a increase. The following table summarizes Tenderfoot registration. Tenderfoot Registration Comparison Registration 2010 009 00: 00006 Resident 452 306 362 108 112 Non-Resident 48 45 56 12 4 Total Registration 500 351 418 120 116 Avg. Registration per Session 63 59 52 30 29 FAMILY SERVICES Fun in the Sun Fun in the Sun is a half-day camp held in local parks for children entering first through fifth grades. It is a drop-in program which allows participants to register for the entire summer or by the week and participate in their prefened activities at a designated park. It provides a fun and healthy alternative to spending the summer in front of the television ar playing video games. The program provides a safe environment for youth to play games, make new friends, learn new skills and stimulate their creativity. Fun in the Sun took place Monday through Friday from1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and was held at Emerald Glen Park, Shannon Park, and Kolb Park. Fun in the Sun activities included crafts, games, sports, swimming, excursions, and special events. Weekly themes included: You Are What You Eat; Move'n & Groove'n; Super Sports; Lost; On the Run; Water Work Out; Run for Fun; and Wrap it Up. The program also included weekly special events and excursions which included: Summer Kick Off Barbeque; Talent Show at Shannon Park; Wacky Olympics; Field Day at Emerald Glen Park; Water Carnival at Kolb Park; Bowling at Dublin Bowl; and Bike Rodeo at Dublin Sports Ground. New to the program this summer was a daily "Fitness Fun Hour" that focused on keeping fit in a fun way. Registration this summer was a total of 369, which was a 9% increase compared to last summer. This was primarily to due to an increase in registration for individual weeks. Following is a summary of registration for the past five years. Fun in the Sun Registration Comparison . 010 2009 00: 00006 Full Summer 110 152 150 173 144 Individual Weeks 259 187 238 258 285 Total Registration 369 339 388 431 429 Nature Day. Camp This all-day camp program is for children in first through fifth grades and includes crafts, games, sports, excursions, and special projects all with a focus on ecology and nature studies. The camp provides participants with a firsthand experience of nature through hiking, storytelling, scientific observations, and interpretive nature walks. Campers gain perspectives about themselves, learn about interacting respectfully with nature and discover that they are indeed an important part of nature. Nature Day Camp took place Monday through Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. "Extended Care" was available on a weekly basis and allowed participants to anive at 8:00 A.M. and stay until 5:00 P.M. The program was based in the "Nature Nook" at the Shannon Community Center. Weekly themes included: Orienteering; In my Backyard; Down by the Creek; Back 40; Majestic Oaks; The First People; Recycle; Life of a Drip (H20 Cycle); Ol'McDonald; and In the Orchard. The program also included weekly local excursions which included: Martin Canyon Creek; Dougherty Open Space; Quarry Lalces Park-Fremont; Sunol Regional Wilderness; Lake Del Valle; Coyote Hills Park; Hayward Shoreline; Lake Page 3 of 12 Chabot; Ardenwood Historic Park; and Dry Creek Regional Park. On Fridays campers went to the Dublin Swim center and enjoyed the day at the pool. A total of 172 youth participated in Nature Day Camp this summer, which was an increase of 43%. This is probably attributable to the cancellation of Camp Emerald Glen, which was another full-day camp offered by the City prior to summer 2010. Following is a summary of registration. Nature Day Camp Registration Comparison - . p- 2010 2009 Resident 168 114 Non Resident 4 6 Total Registration 172 120 Extended Care Reg. 71 70 TEEN PROGRAMS Juniar Leader Program (JLP) The Junior Leader Program provides teens ages 13 to 16 with an opportunity to learn valuable job skills while volunteering with Parks and Community Services camp programs. Junior Leaders received instruction in resume writing, mastering the interview, searching for a job, self esteem, "what is a volunteer", safety, and the value of teamwork. These topics were instructed by Department Staf£ The Junior Leaders assisted Recreation Leaders with conducting camp programs at Nature Day Camp, Fun in the Sun, Tenderfoot Day Camp, and Sports Camps. This summer 28 Juniar Leaders each volunteered an average of 10 hours per week. The Junior Leaders gained valuable experience through this program which enhanced their social, intellectual, physical and emotional development. The Juniar Leaders also gained lifelong learning skills which they will use throughout their educational and professional experiences. Following is a summary of participation in the program. Junior Leader Program Participation Comparison Registration 00 ii• 00: 007 2006 Resident 27 30 25 22 21 Non Resident I 3 I 6 4 Total Registration 28 33 26 28 25 Total Volunteer Hours 2,240 2,640 2,314 2,496 2,156 Teen Circuit The Dublin Teen Circuit is an events and excursion program far middle school and high school students. This program was implemented to replace the Total Rec Live (TRL) program which was cancelled in the summer of 2009 because of lack of enrollment. The Dublin Teen Circuit consisted of 12 events during the summer intermixed with 5 excursions to various destinations. Participants could drop-in and pay for individual events or purchase a pass which would allow them to participate in all 12 events, except the excursions which were a separate cost. The program offered teens a variety of event choices which included Swim Olympics at the Dublin Swim Center, Band Nights at Lucky's Pizza, Fear Factor at Emerald Glen, Teen Swim and BBQ Night at the Swim Center, Capture the Creature at Shannon Park, Comedy Night at Tommy T's, Laser Tag at Emerald Glen, Teen Dance Night, and the Shadow Cliff's BBQ. The program also offered excursions to Kayaking in Sausalito, Rafting the American River, Surfing School in Santa Cruz, and Water World (twice). Advertising and promotions far the Teen Circuit included the Activity Guide, posters and flyers on the middle school and high school campuses in Dublin, email blasts to teens, presentation to the Dublin High School Leadership class, and Staff being visible on campus during lunchtime disseminating Teen Circuit Page 4 of 12 1 ' information. The events were heavily promoted to the teens volunteering in the Junior Leader and Junior Aquatic Water Safety programs as well. Participants and Youth Advisory Committee Members also posted the events on their Facebook pages. Despite all of the promotional efforts, attendance did not meet expectations, with the exception of the Band Nights at Lucky's Pizza. The following is a summary of participation. Dublin Teen Circuit Event . . 201(3 Swim Olympics at the Swim Center 3 Luckys' Piua Band night (2 events) 160 Kayaking in Sausalito- Trip 0 Fear factor at Emerald Glen 8 Teen swim & BBQ night at Swim Center I I Capture the Creature at Shannon Park 3 Rafting, American River- Trip 0 Comedy Night at Tommy T's (2 events) 0 Laser Tag at Emerald Glen 19 Club Ed Surfing School- Trip 0 Teen Dance/Swim Night 0 Water World- Trip (2 trips) 0 Shadow Cliffs BBO 12 TOTAL PARTICIPATION 216 All five of the excursions had to be cancelled due to lack of registration. Besides the two Band Nights, attendance at the other eight events averaged only seven teens per event and most of these were the same teens at each event. Based on the continued lack of community interest in teen programs, Staff will be presenting a report to the Commission at an upcoming meeting to discuss the future of teen programming. ADULT SPORTS Bocce Leagues Two Coed Bocce Ball leagues were held on Wednesday and Friday evenings with a total of nine teams participating. The leagues began in July and ended in September and were held at the two bocce courts located at Emerald Glen Park. Adult Bocce League Registration Summary Teams 2010 2009 ii: ii Coed 9 10 8 5 Soflball Leagues Adult Softball moved operations to Fallon Sports Park for the summer leagues. One Tuesday night Men's D league and one Thursday night Coed D/Business Coed league were conducted with a total of 22 teams. This was a 100% increase compared to last year and was a five-year high. Leagues began in July and conclude in October. Staff believes that one of the primary reasons for the increase is the new softball complex at Fallon Sports Park. Adult Softball League Registration Comparison Registration 2010 009 00: 0000. Coed / Business Coed 14 11 10 10 7 Men's "D" 8 0 0 6 0 Total Registration 22 11 10 16 7 Page 5 of 12 Senior Sports The Senior Sports Program provides a variety of active programs for older adults. During the summer, the monthly drop-in events included Bowling at Earl Anthony's Bowl, Tennis at Emerald Glen Park, and Ping Pong /Wii sports events at the Dublin Senior Center. These events averaged 13 participants each. Senior Sports Participation Comparison i i i~• Total Attendance 39 38 YOUTH SPORTS Contracted Sports and Fitness Programs Each quarter the City offers several sports programs by utilizing contracted instructors. Contracted camps and classes offered during the summer included Arora Tennis, Beach Volleyball, Challenger Soccer, Club VIP Volleyball, Dublin Basketball, Dublin Ranch Golf, Kidz Love Soccer (program and camp), Make Me a Pro and Skyhawks Sports Academies. There was a 7% decrease in registration for sports programs this summer. The decrease came from the absence of the Dublin High School (DHS) Sports Academy camp series and a decline in volleyball. The DHS Sports Academy was not offered again this summer because the DHS coaches chose not to continue the partnership with the City and ran the camps independently. The largest increases came from the addition of the Dublin Falcon's football camps plus increases in Kidz Love Soccer. Also, Skyhawks Sports camps set a five-year registration high. The following is a summary of registration over the past five years for all contracted summer sports camps and classes. Contracted Sports Registration Comparison Camp/Program 2010 009 00: 00 006 All West Lacrosse - - - - 42 Arora Tennis - - 97 - - Arora Tennis (adult) 25 15 - - - Arora Tennis (youth) 162 173 - - - Arora Tennis (cardio fitness) - 27 - - ' Beach Volleyball 17 - - - - Challenger Soccer 25 17 31 34 - Club VIP Volleyball 29 60 19 24 8 Dublin Basketball 67 - 45 47 47 Dublin Falcons 47 - - - - Dublin Ranch Golf - - 15 - - Dublin Ranch Golf (adult) 25 23 - - - Dublin Ranch Golf (youth) 21 15 - - - East Bay Roller Hockey - - - - 14 Home Court Tennis - - - 12$ 27 Kidz Love Soccer 137 117 139 163 154 International Multi-Sports - - 9 - - Make Me a Pro 95 78 79 14 - Skyhawks Sports Academy 194 187 190 97 94 Sports Academy (DHS) - 212 - - - Tri-Valley Cricket - - - - 6 UK International Soccer - - 15 16 40 Wee Hoop 37 27 - - - Total Registration 881 951 639 523 432 Junior Warriors Summer Youth Basketball Program A six-week season of the Junior Warriors Youth Basketball program was held this summer. The program offered boys divisions for those completing Kindergarten through seventh grades, and girls divisions for Page 6 of 12 1 ' those completing first through sixth grades. The girls divisions were cancelled due to low enrollment and those girls who registered were invited to join the existing boys divisions. All divisions had one clinic and one game per week, other than the boy's Sth through 7`h grades division which had no clinic and two games per week. Clinics and games were held on Tuesday through Thursday evenings from June 22 through July 29 at Stager Gym. Following is a summary of registration for the program. Youth Basketball (Jr. Warriors) League Registration Summary Registration p- 2010 2009 Boys K& I Grades 44 n/a Coed I" & 2nd Grades n/a 62 Boys 2"' Grade 39 n/a Boys 3`" & 4' Grades 44 n/a Coed 3`' & 4w Grades n/a 58 Boys 5' - 7' Grades 35 38 Total Registration 162 158 Swim Camps The City provided a diverse weekly full-day camp experience by offering afternoon swim camps at the Dublin Swim Center. Campers participating in morning sports camps at Dublin High School (DHS) and Stager Gym had the option to also sign up for the Swim Camp in the afternoon, and have the camp leaders escort them to the Swim Center. Campers then enjoyed the afternoon participating in Recreational Swimming and related activities. Under the supervision of Aquatic camp leaders, the participants also learned about water safety and enjoyed organized games in water and on dry land. This year, customers were also able to just register far the afternoon swim camp, without participating in a morning sports program. This helped to maintain the level of participation in the program, despite the cancellation of the DHS Sports Academy, which made up a significant portion of the attendance in 2009. The following is a summary of Swim Camp registration. Swim Camp Registration Comparison 010 2009 00: 2007 Campers from Sports Camps 120 162 103 36 Campers for Swim Only 43 - - - Total Registration 163 162 103 36 SPECIAL EVENTS Dublin Community Golf Tournament The third annual Dublin Community Golf Tournament was held at Dublin Ranch Golf Course on Tuesday, June 22. The event was intergenerational in nature, combining teens, adults and seniors on teams to compete in a scramble style tournament. There were 22 groups totaling 97 golfers. The tournament featured golf, a dinner banquet, a putting contest and a silent auction. Comcast, Dante Gonzales, Hacienda Crossings and Palo Alto Medical Foundation were sponsors for the tournament. The Dublin Community Golf Tournament serves as a fundraiser for the City's new Youth Fee Assistance Program. The event was able to generate $2,235 in net proceeds that will be deposited into the Youth Fee Assistance Fund. Following is a summary of participation. Dublin Community Golf Tournament Registration 2010 2009 00: Adults 26 37 35 Seniors 69 73 84 Teens 2 4 II Total Registration 97 114 130 Page 7 of 12 Father's Day Picnic The 4th Annual Father's Day Picnic was held on Sunday, June 20, 2010 at Emerald Glen Park. The event featured old fashioned fun for the entire family including field games, contests, crafts, bocce ball and bingo. Dublin Ranch Dental co-sponsored the event and had face painting, a prize wheel and other give- a-ways. There were 76 people in attendance, which was a 50% decrease from the prior year. Those in attendance rave about the event, although attendance continues to decline for this event. Staff will be considering discontinuing the picnic in the future as the event seems to have run its course with the community. Father's Day Picnic Registration 010 2009 ii: ii Total Attendance 76 159 175 194 FamiJy Campout The Family Camp Out provided the opportunity for participants to experience outdoor camping with their families without traveling a long distance. Only minutes from their homes yet it felt like miles away. The Camp Out took place Saturday, July 10 through Sunday, July 11 at Alamo Creek Park. A variety of activities and entertainment were planned as well as a barbeque dinner and light continental breakfast. There were 210 participants that enjoyed a variety of activities which included kick ball, dodge ball, relay games, basketball, street hockey, arts and crafts, storytelling, s'mores, campfire songs, and a K-9 demonstration by Dublin Police Services. Families had an opportunity to make new friends. The Camp Out event also helps strengthen community image and sense of place for the participants. Attendance increased by 13% and due to the popularity of the event a second campout was planned for fa112010. Family Campout Attendance 010 2009 00: 00 Total Registration 210 186 175 159 Outdoor Movie Nights The City s~onsored three Outdoor Movie Nights again this summer on Friday, July 16`h, August 6Ih and August 27` at Emerald Glen Park. The movies began at approximately 8:15 P.M. (dusk). Movies shown were "Back to the Future" (700 in attendance), "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" (1,000 in attendance), and "The Blind Side" (400 in attendance). These events are free of charge and provided the opportunity for three local non-profit groups to raise funds by operating a concession booth. Hacienda Crossings, Waterford Dental and Dublin Ranch Dental co-sponsored the 2010 series, each providing games and giveaways. There was a decrease in attendance this year. The first movie night was chilly, and "The Blind Side" did not attract the °stroller crowd" which has been strong for animated films in the past. Outdoor Movie Night Attendance 010 2009 ii: 00006 TotalAttendance 2,100 2,800 2,800 2,600 1,000 Fallon Sports Park Dedication The Fallon Sports Park Dedication event was held on Saturday, August 28, and garnered great attendance and support from the community. Even the wind and cool weather could not deter residents from attending the event. The Mayor served as emcee for the dedication ceremony, which started the event. The program included Olympic gold medalist and professional boxer Andre Ward who spoke about the importance of parks and sports for youth. Additionally, the City's Historian and Poet Laureate shared their thoughts after the Mayor's welcome and introduction. Other speakers included Board Members from the East Bay Regional Park District, Dublin Little League, and Dublin United Soccer League. Page 8 of 12 1 ' On-going activities included speed pitching with a radar gun, soccer kick challenge, an obstacle course, a Quick Start Tennis demonstration, a Tee-ball clinic, a bike safety check at the BMX course, basketball skills challenge, and a soccer game. One of the event's highlights featured the Dublin Police vs. Alameda County Firefighters in a friendly but fierce softball competition. Dublin Police Services took home the perpetual trophy as this year's winner. Refreshments were served at both concession stands and commemorative items and park information was available at the Parks and Community Services tent. It is estimated over 1,000 people were in attendance. AQUATIC PROGRAMS The City operates the Dublin Swim Center, which is located next to Dublin High School. The facility features two pools, a waterslide, diving board, group picnic area, heated showers and locker rooms. The main pool consists of a free-form shallow area, 25-yard lap lanes, and a diving area. A one-foot deep wading pool is also available for toddlers and parents. Following is a summary of the programs and classes offered at the Swim Center during the summer. Recreational Swimming The Swim Center is open for recreational swimming Monday through Thursday from 1:00 to 4:30 P.M., Friday through Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M., and on Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. The attendance during recreational swimming decreased 11% this summer. Group admissions experienced an 18% decrease as many institutions faced cutbacks and could not afford private transportation to the Swim Center. This summer was documented to be Northern California's coolest summer ever on record which might have had a cumulative effect on the season totals. Recreational Swimming Attendance Comparison . 010 2009 00: 00006 Preschool Admission 890 1,202 874 690 858 Youth Admission 3,987 4,341 4,165 3,940 5,283 Adult Admission 1,799 1,896 2,245 1,844 2,485 Senior Admission 139 170 151 97 133 Punch Pass Use 340 213 291 258 273 Family Pass Use 795 994 1,481 789 1,820 Group Admissions 1,989 2,411 4,705 5,241 4,764 Total Attendance 9,939 11,227 13,912 12,859 15,616 Learn-to-Swim Lessons The Learn-to-Swim Program offers group and individual lessons for all ages. The classes are based on the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program. Participation in the Learn-to-Swim program increased 3% this year. Marketing efforts this year included a separate Aquatics Guide that was distributed to local elementary schools and throughout the community in the spring. Learn-to-Swim Registration Comparison Level 2010 009 00: 007 2006 Parendlnfant 146 158 165 189 109 Preschool 330 316 442 466 439 Youth 665 623 671 640 567 Adult & Teen 40 38 34 22 25 Private Lessons 48 44 73 85 81 Day Care Group Lessons 441 439 385 394 354 Total Registration 1,670 1,618 1,770 1,796 1,575 Page 9 of 12 Springboard Diving Lessons Participants are taught the basics of proper diving, including the approach and takeoff, as well as various dives from the one-meter springboard. Springboard Diving Registration Comparison 2010 009 00: 00006 Resident 12 18 II 5 13 Non-Resident 0 0 0 0 3 Total Registration 12 18 11 5 16 Conrpetitive Stroke Lessons Three sessions of Competitive Stroke Lessons were held during the summer. The summer competitive stroke program offers extra instruction in competitive swimming stroke technique, starts, turns and finishes. There were 29 youth registered in the program, which set a five-year high. The increase can be attributed to an additional August session that was added to the summer season. Competitive Stroke Lesson Registration Summary 2010 009 00: 007 200. Resident 29 7 13 2 6 Non-Resident 0 0 4 6 I Total Registration 29 7 17 8 7 Fitness Programs The City's aquatic fitness programs include Water Aerobics, Lap Swimming and Water Walking. Water Aerobic classes were offered Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evening. All classes were taught by certified instructors. Water Aerobics participants could pay a daily admission fee or register for the whole session at a discounted rate. There was a large decrease in attendance, which is partially attributed to the cancellation of the noon time classes due to low enrollment. Based on the overall decline in aerobics attendance, Staff will be considering replacement programs for the 2011 season. Following is a summary of water aerobics attendance and registration. Water Aerobics Attendance Comparison A. . p• 010 2009 00: 00 Daily Adult Admission 26 61 94 82 Daily Senior Admission 17 24 22 114 Aerobics Pass Uses 15 58 28 0 Total Attendance 58 143 144 196 Water Aerobics Registration Comparison 010 2009 00: 00 Full Session Registration 10 26 41 47 Lap Swimming and Water Walking are drop-in programs and included morning and evening sessions on weekdays. Participants could pay a daily admission fee or purchase a punch pass at a discounted rate. Lap swimming total attendance decreased significantly because the Tri-Valley Aquatics swim team did not use the Swim Center during the 2010 season. The Tri-Valley Aquatics swim team previously used the Swim Center during lap swim hours for team practices while they searched for a facility that was available year round. Lap Swimming Attendance Comparison •d . 010 2009 00: 00 006 Daily Adult Admission 77 145 122 106 91 Daily Senior Admission 3 28 13 30 40 Lap Pass Uses 69 858 470 98 _ 121 Total Attendance 149 1,031 605 234 252 Page 10 of 12 1 ' Dublin Green Gator Swirrz Team The Dublin Green Gator Swim Team was open to any child who had not reached their 19'h birthday by June 1. The Green Gators participate in the Tri-Valley Swim League and the team is dedicated to improving stroke technique, building endurance, creating teamwork, and providing a fun experience to boost swimmer self-esteem. Practices were held daily from Memorial Day through the first week in August. The season culminates with the league championship meet. This season the Green Gators tied for their best record in team history, finishing with five wins and two losses. In the process, the Green Gatar swimmers established seven new team records and one league record. Swim Team Registration Comparison Registration 010 2009 008 007 2006 Resident 124 108 113 115 116 Non-Resident 17 30 26 28 20 Total Registration 141 138 139 143 136 The program has been at capacity with waiting lists for the past five years. During summer 2010 there were 37 on the waiting list for the team. Since the program is impacted with a long waiting list, Staff will consider increasing the amount of time residents have to register prior to non-residents for the 2011 season. JuniorAquatic Water Safery (JAWS) After completing the American Red Cross "Guard Start" course participants entering the seventh grade or higher are eligible to volunteer at the Dublin Swim Center during the Learn-to-Swim program. The total volunteer hours decreased this year due to a decrease in the number of JAWS volunteers. This summer three first year lifeguards were hired who had previously participated in the JAWS Program. A team of four JAWS volunteers participated in the Northern California Junior Lifeguard Games and received four first place awards, two second place awards and one third place award. The Dublin team was the overall winner of the competition. JAWS Volunteer Comparison 2010 009 00: 007 2006 New Volunteers 11 18 15 14 12 Returning Volunteers 9 II 5 10 21 Total Registration 20 29 20 24 33 Total Volunteer Hours 1,315 1,740 1,130 1,870 2,011 Party Program The group picnic area at the Swim Center can be reserved to hold a party during recreational swimming hours. There is a fee to reserve the party area and the swimming admission fees are the same as Recreational Swimming fees. This season, the number of parties equaled last season although the overall attendance increased by 35%. Party Program Attendance Comparison 2010 009 ii: 00006 Number of Parties 22 22 38 34 28 Total Attendance 662 491 715 736 505 Page 11 of 12 Private Pool Renta/s Community groups, businesses and individuals can rent the Swim Center for private functions. The Swim Center is available for private rentals when it is not open for programs or recreational swimming. The number of rentals equaled last year with a slight increase in overall attendance. Private Pool Rental Attendance Comparison 010 009 00: 007 2006 Number of Parties 5 5 I I 10 7 Total Attendance 610 600 1,258 1,075 900 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Parks and Community Services Commission receive the report. Page 12 of 12 1