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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-04-17; Parks & Recreation Commission; 495-3; Letter/Youth Basketball ProgramPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB*a^s-5 MTG 4-H-15 DEPT. £-SD TITLE: LETTER/YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM (INFO) RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept and file ITEM EXPLANATION: The attached letter was received by the Director of Community Services, in support of the Youth Basketball Program, the people responsible for its operation and the City's recreation facilities. EXHIBITS: 1.Letter - To David Bradstreet from Bob Hill Dear Mr. Bradstreet: J have been involved in the City of Carlsbad Recreation Department junior basketball program for the past four years as a coach, assistant coach, co- coach. player parent and entertained spectator. I have very much enjoyed each role and each year. I know that when you go to the gym on Saturday and ?ec (he hubbub of activity, the tons of kids having a great time, the parents cheering i mostlyj, the packs of gym rats making new friends, talking B-bail. and checking out next week s opponent, you can see what recreation and youth sports is supposed to be all about. Each year my teams, parents uiid myself have had a great time. All of the coaches have enjoyed our association and, in fact, some of this years coaches were parents of kids I've had on my teams in the past. Each has said that it was a great experience and they would definitely do it again. One thing that I try to point out to the parents is that this does not just happen, that there is a great deal of work iinri time put m by your department and its personnel to make this such a •juccessf ui program. Each year the people at all levels have been great at :A'liat they du. The rec aides at the gyms have always been great at a-ntroiling a chaos of practices. The Lorie s, Robin, Sondee, Tarni, and Jim Brudshaw have been very efficient in running their program. 1 have been involved in football, baseball and soccer, and your basketball program is at the top as far as a smooth, successful and enjoyable recreation programs for the kids of Carlsbad. We have been fortunate enough to be able to play in the post-season tournaments, and each year get to check out other facilities around the county. There is no doubt that Carlsbad has had the best facilities we have played at. Other city's coaches have remarked about the gyms, park sites, amenities (the gatorade set-up at Stagecoach was a nice touch), class and competence which Carlsbad Rec provides. It gives me pride, and I know you too, to say "come play in our yard and see what a great thing we have going here at Carlsbad " Thank vou and ALL the people involved in the program. Your efforts and hard work are greatly appreciated. Sincerely. P.S. I am not Jim s brother or Sondee s boyfriend. Just appreciate being involved in such a well run program. 22 EXHIBIT 1