HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.1 The Wave at Emerald Glen Park-Slide Naming Contest C( 1- STAFF REPORT
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DATE: April 17, 2017
TO: Honorable Chair and Commissioners
FROM: Damian Sandholm, Recreation Supervisor
SUBJECT: The Wave at Emerald Glen Park—Slide Naming Contest
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Commission will receive an update on the submitted names from the name collection portion of The
Wave `Name the Waterslide' contest. The Commission will determine the slide names that will be included
in the voting portion of the contest scheduled to begin on April 21, 2017.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Select the names that will he included in the voting portion of The Wave `Name the Waterslidc' contest.
DESCRIPTION:
The Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex, also known as The Wave, is scheduled to open May 27,
2017. The Wave's waterslide tower features six exciting water slides that need names.
The City is conducting a public `Name the Waterslide' contest to help determine the names. The name
collection portion of the survey took place from March 17 to April 7, 2017 and received approximately 250
responses. City Staff reviewed the submitted names, removed duplicates and inappropriate submittals, and
then polled the submitted names amongst Staff to reduce the names to the top 10 suggestions for each
Waterslide.
The Commission is being asked to select up to five slide names for each slide to be included in the voting
portion of the `Name the Waterslidc' contest taking place April 21 —May 1, 2017.
After the waterslide names are chosen, the persons that submitted the name will be one of the first persons to
ride the slide they named provided they meet the height and weight requirements.
ITEM NO.: 8.1
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Water Slide #1 Description
Color: Translucent Blue
Type: Enclosed Flume Tube
Characteristics: This slide has many spiraling descents as it serpentines around the slide tower supports. The
slide path will bring riders over the champagne bowl slide (described in Water Slide #6).
Water Slide #1 Top 10 Submitted Names:
• Blarney Blaster
• Electric Eel
• Blue Lagoon
• Blue Mamba
• Blue Wave
• Mt. Diablue
• Typhoon Twist
• Pipeline
• Sapphire Serpent
• Tidal Wave
Water Slide #2 Description
Color: Yellow
Type: Enclosed Flume Tube
Characteristics: This slide is known for long, steep sections with more gently arching curves. The slide
extends beyond the property walls, so for a few moments; sliders are actually outside the park boundary while
on the ride.
Water Slide #2 Top 10 Submitted Names:
• Aqua Duck
• Banana Split
• Big Kahuna
• California Sunrise
• Hydro Bomber
• The Edge
• The Golden Wave
• The Rebel
• The Yellow Submarine
• The Barrel
Water Slide #3 Description
Color: Teal
Type: Open Flume Tube
Characteristics: This slide provides an open air counterpart to Slide #1. It also has many spiraling descents as
it serpentines around the slide tower supports.
Water Slide #3 Top 10 Submitted Names:
• The Misty Twisty
• Thunder Rapids
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• Beach Breeze
• Hydra
• Leprechaun Alley
• Shred the Curl
• Sidewinder
• Tsunami Spin
• Big hahuna
• Riptide Rider
Water Slide #4 Description
Color: Translucent Green
Type: Open Flume Tube Speed Slide
Characteristics: A severe drop induces thrills in this open air ride. Prepare for a rush as you drop three stories
at an 80 degree slope.
Water Slide #4 Top 10 Submitted Names:
• Bonzai Drop
• Dublin Falls
• California Dreamin'
• Cliff Diver
• Freefall
• Gut Wrencher
• Leap of Faith
• St. Patrick's Revenge
• Bonzai Pipeline
• The Emerald Plunge
Water Slide #5 Description
Color: Blue
Type: Enclosed Drop Capsule Speed Slide
Characteristics: Enter the drop slide launch capsule, if you dare. "3-2-1 LAUNCH!" is the countdown you'll
hear as the trap door beneath your feet opens and you nearly free-fall down the three-story drop in this
thrilling enclosed slide.
Water Slide #5 Top 10 Submitted Names:
• Leprechaun's Leap
• "The Plunge"
• Banzai Pipeline
• Blarney Drop
• The Drop
• The Fallon Fall
• The Leprechaun's Laundry Chute
• Boardwalk Drop
• The Dublin Screamer
• Riptide
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Water Slide #6 Description
Color: Light Green
Type: Enclosed Flume Tube with Champagne Bowl and 360 degree Spin-out Landing
Characteristics: A traditional enclosed tube slide ride ends with a twist. The unique `bowl' style landing leaves
only one question: How many revolutions can you do before your slide ends?
Water Slide #6 Top 10 Submitted Names:
• (The) Royal Flush
• Shamrock Swirl
• Caribbean Corkscrew
• Cyclone
• Dublin Tornado
• The Shamrock
• Wipeout
• Hurricane
• The Spin Cycle
• Tidal Twist
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Water Slide Tower Map
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