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Attached is the Director's Report for July - August 1993.
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1. Director's Report - July 1993
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July 13, 1993
TO: PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
VIA: Senior Management Analyst
FROM: Recreation Supervisor I
DIRECTOR'S REPORT - JULY 1993
Adult Sports
Jill Prichard reports that packets for Softball registration become available the week of
July 19. Teams may register during the subsequent 3-week period, and Jill expects well
over 100 teams to compete during the fall season.
Youth Sports
The youth sports section reports a resounding success in the recently completed High
School Basketball Tournament held at Stagecoach Park. Teams from throughout San
Diego County and one team from New Jersey vied for the championship eventually
captured by Torrey Pines High School. All the young men received a tournament t-shirt
and thanks to the efforts of the youth staff, merchandise and prizes from numerous
sponsors were given to each participant. Congratulations for another great event run in
the youth sports section.
Aquatics
Carl Pope provides plenty of interesting information from the Aquatics Complex as staff
experiences their busiest time of year. During the first three weeks of the summer
session (June 21 - July 12), total pool revenues topped $17,000. Recreation swim
accounted for more than $13,000 of this revenue. Carl states more than 3,900 people
have enjoyed rec. swim in this period and a total of 64 classes have been staged in just
3 weeks. Carl somehow finds the time nonetheless to teach safety training classes for
teens and adults scheduled to begin July 22. Carl also reminds all that the 2nd
registration for swim lessons is imminent so don't miss out!
Parks
Jerry Rodriguez relays the information that Parks staff will be assisting the Arts
Department personnel in preparing Magee Park for three upcoming installments of the
"Jazz in the Parks" series. Personnel make sure the park is clean and assemble the
stage for the Arts Department. Harding Community Center staff as with Calavera Hills
and Stagecoach staff at their sites, help breakdown at Magee Park and insure the park
is left clean at night's end.
Special Events
Special events staffer Marc Beasley reports the 15th Annual Bodysurfing Championships
are slated for August 14th and 15th at Carlsbad State Beach. Expected participation is
200 with 2,000-3,000 spectators looking on. Nearly 20 major sponsors form the
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backbone of this event, and Marc says the section has been getting calls from around
the state inquiring about the event.
Special events also looks forward to "Kidz Camps" and a Tennis Camp throughout the
month of August with more than 250 youngsters enjoying the summer festivities.
Classes
The next session of summer classes starts the week of July 25. Sign-ups are now being
taken for over 200 classes! Gail Watts and Betsy Kennedy encourage anyone interested
to call their local community center. One highlighted class is the ever popular "Quilt in
a Day" one-day workshop scheduled for Saturday, August 28. Sign up soon - spaces
fill fast.
Davtrippers
Gail's highlight trip of the period is the annual trip to Laguna Beach to enjoy the unique
"Pageant of the Masters." date for this adventure is Friday, August 6.
Triathlon
Event coordinator, Jill Prichard reports the 12th annual event to be an unqualified success
as 1,041 athletes participated on Sunday, July 11. 619 male and 222 female athletes
performed individually. 200 relay members also vied for honors on a beautiful Sunday
morning. Top finishers included the following:
* Pro male: Dave Pier - Del Mar Time: 1:08:26
* Pro Female: Cherie Touchette - Encinitas Time: 1:18:21
* Male Amateur: Eric Burgan - Carlsbad Time: 1:09:32
* Female Amateur: Elizabeth Bulman - San Diego Time: 1:20:05
177 volunteers helped in the event with competitors from the ages of 13 to 74 enjoying
one of sports' most challenging competitions.
Seniors
The Senior Center hosted a special barbecue lunch on July 2nd to kick off the July 4th
weekend. Over 270 hamburgers were cooked and lunches prepared as the senior event
was staged to a western theme. On July 11th, the seniors held the Annual Ice Cream
Social at Magee park. With approximately 300 in attendance, over 600 scoops of ice
cream were served. This seems Hke a great group of people that really know how to
party!
JIM BRADSHAW
c: City Manager
Assistant City Manager
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