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AB# 1100-1
STAFF: BETTIN
MTG. DATE: 11/20/00
TITLE : COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
RECOMMENDED ACTION :
Accept and file Commissioner’s Report.
ITEM EXPLANATION :
Attached is the Commissioner’s Report for November 2000.
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1. November 2000 Commissioner’s Report
- November 3,2000
TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Recreation Supervisor II /9
COMMISSIONER’S REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2000
ADULT SPORTS
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The adult sports programs are nearing their conclusion in league play both in softball and
basketball. We are now in the coordinating stage of implementing an end-of-the-season tour-
nament for both sports. At the same time, while this is going on, we are preparing registration
for all seasons of 2001. We expect to fill all leagues for next season, just as we did for this
season. Adult Sports had an increase in participation with an average of five new players per
week. During the next registration, seasons will begin in January; the forms will be mailed out
in December.
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AQUATICS - The hottest news in Carlsbad Aquatics is the upcoming Swim Complex maintenance closure,
which will occur November 15 through November 24,2000. The primary purpose of this break in
hectic operations is for the repair of several sections of coping tiles damaged by water polo goals.
The tile work itself will not require IO days of closure, however if the effort is to be successful the
project must be given adequate cure time.
Closing the highly impacted Swim Complex is extremely unpopular with numerous organizations
and countless individuals. With this in mind, the Aquatics Staff will be working hard to use the
facility downtime to its best advantage. The closure dates were selected with careful considera-
tion of all affected parties’ needs, and while nobody is overjoyed at the prospect of lost pool time,
the staff is working diligently to educate them to the fact that they will be returning to a cleaner
and safer facility. While we have been successful in eliciting acceptance and support for the clo-
sure from most of our patrons, prudence has dictated that Aquatics management temporarily re-
configure workspace so that they are always sitting with their backs to a wall.
To assist Aquatics patrons in weathering this emotionally draining (pun intended) experience,
Senior Instructor/Lifeguard Ted Lorey has provided a thoroughly researched list, complete with
hours and fees, of alternate aquatic facilities. Not only has this resource smoothed ruffled feath-
ers, but it also illuminates the fact that City of Carlsbad Aquatics offers by far the most lap swim-
ming hours in Southern California.
The City of Carlsbad Aquatics also floats far more pumpkins in its facility than any other program
in the nation. Despite despairingly cold and gloomy weather, the Pumpkin Plunge was a roaring - success. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 150 children dragged their parents to the Swim
Complex to play organized games, make crafts, participate in races, dive for treasure and eat
candy (Aquatics has great pictures of several parents huddled under blankets while their kids
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whooped it up). The Aquatics Staff went far beyond the call of duty in creating a wonderfully fun,
spooky facility. They even showed up to work in creatively outlandish costumes, which thrilled
the children. Attend next year to see a prime example of the creative, energetic and hard working
part time staff the City of Carlsbad Recreation Department attracts. \ s.
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All hail the Carlsbad High School Boys Water Polo Team! They captured rnei'r league title for the
eighth season in a row! The league championship game against Fallbrook High School included
two inconclusive overtime periods resulting in an "off the clock" sudden death battle. The game
showcased the excitement of this dynamic aquatic sport. -
On a similar note, the C-bad Water Polo Club (a "feeder" program for CHS polo) is enjoying out-
standing success in boys 14 and under tournaments throughout Southern California. They are
well on their way to qualifying for national competition this season. Such positive results make it
easy to understand why five different water polo organizations are vying for Swim Complex pool
space on any given weeknight.
CALAVERA HILLS PARK
We had a fantastic October here at Calavera. Everything was going full blast with over 23,000
patrons. The new playground has attracted many positive, fun-loving families back to Calavera.
Calavera hosted another successful teen dance on October 20. Thanks to both staff members of
Calavera, as well as from our Special Events department, over 600 young teens had a good time
staring at one another across the dance floor in the gym. And, when a few brave souls actually
starting dancing, the rest eventually followed suit. The evening ended with a good time had by
all.
Youth Sports Basketball began with the initial evaluations as well as coaches meetings; training
will also begin this month. All the other programs at Calavera are running smoothly. We are an-
ticipating a busy facility reservation-processing period during the month of November as this be-
gins the open registration for the upcoming year of 2001.
ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Having tea with the Queen may not be your goal, but having a pleasant dining experience with
your children may be! Judging by the number of children enrolling in our Good Manners class,
proper etiquette is very important to most parents.
With over 267 children and adults participating in our tennis class programs during our first-ever
fall session, it appears that many of these participants are realizing that tennis is the perfect sport
to enjoy year round. And what better spot than Southern California!
I Lori Escalera, our talented new art instructor, was chosen to be one of the participating chalk art-
ists in San Diego's Little Italy's Chalk La Strada which benefits arts and culture in Little Italy. The
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artists are given a square in which they transfer color canvases onto pavement using chalk. Es-
,- timated attendance at this colorful and talented event was approximately 50,000.
PARKS
The new sidewalk around the Tot Lot at Holiday Park is now finished, however we are still await-
ing the brand new circular slide in order to complete the upgrade. Calavera, Cannon and Holiday
Park Tot Lots recently received a replenishment of sand. New playground eauioment has also
been installed at Calavera Park.
The cleanup of Poinsettia Bridge landscape, located at Poinsettia and
been completed. Fuerte Park’s annual cleanout of all the dead wood, along with the trimming of
all the trees has now been completed.
SENIORS
Prior to each primary or election, the Senior Center brings in the League of Women Voters to
educate seniors on the various issues. This non-partisan presentation on October 12 is popular
with a large contingent of seniors, thus it always proves to be a very popular event. Due to the
large number of attendees, this event was scheduled in the auditorium. A definite hit!
A speech and language pathologist from Casa Palmera discussed an overview of memory and
various strategies to improve it. This October lgth presentation was extremely popular and those in
the audience were thrilled with the handouts, which included hints for memory improvement. - This speaker will definitely be invited to return soon!
Some artistic folks joined Sharon with Ceramics on the Go on October 31’‘ to paint holiday-
themed ceramic items such as snowmen, angels, pumpkins and Christmas trees. The variety of
colors inspired the participants to paint wild renditions of each item. Everyone enjoyed this artis-
tic experience!
We traveled to Lake Arrowhead for an Overnight trip to ice Castle (the home of Olympians in
training) on October !jth. The overnight facilities were nestled in the pines, and each individual
cabin included a fireplace. All meals were provided at the facility; we toured the ice rink and ob-
served the skaters, did some shopping in the village and took a narrated cruise on the lake. The
weather cooperated and the trip was a wonderful success * )f On October 11, we attended “Thoroughly Modern Millie” at the La Jolla Playhouse. This was a
first rate musical and is just what Broadway is waiting for. What a treat for all who attended!
“Funny Girl” was on tap for Thursday, October 26. Our day began with gloomy weather, with
possibilities of showers - but we made it through without a drop of rain! The buffet lunch is al-
ways a huge smash, and all the local shops were having sales. All in all, the afternoon was ab-
solutely one of the best. - November and December are filled with a variety of events. Some of these memorable events
include: the Norman Rockwell exhibit, Olde Town (by coaster), Knott’s Berry Farm Christmas
Festival (including a chicken dinner), the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights in San Diego, a holiday
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I tea and Roger’s Gardens, the Christmas Festival in Coronado and “The Lion King”. The Senior - Center is going to be a beehive of activity!
SPECIAL EVENTS
On October 20 the Special Events Section hosted it‘s annually Halloween dance at Calavera
Community Center. The night was filled with dancing, and the crowning of the royal court.
Nearly 750 children attended the Halloween 2000 dance. *
The Recreation Department‘s annual Fall Festival was held on October 28th at Stagecoach
Community Center. The event attracted nearly 785 little ghouls, goblins & ghosts. The children
enjoyed penny carnival games, free candy and prizes were given to all that attended.
STAY N’ PLAY
The Stay n’ Play program is off to a great start this fall season! Over 156 children were escorted
to the San Diego Zoo on October 26th to celebrate Founder’s Day at the Zoo. More events to
follow as the holiday season progresses.
YOUTH SPORTS
I_ Preparations continue for the Youth Basketball League, which is scheduled to begin December 2,
2000. The League now has over 520 participants and 57 coaches! Tim Delgado is now the Sen-
ior Recreation Leader for the Youth Sports office and he is doing a fabulous job! All coaches
have been asked to attend a coach’s workshop on November 18, at Calavera Hills Gymnasium.
This workshop will focus on the philosophies and techniques of coaching; we are anticipating that
this workshop will certainly be beneficial for everyone! Staff training will continue through the
month of November, focusing on refereeing techniques, scorekeeping, first aid, and last, but not
least, “Customer Service”! ! ! ! !
ROBIN BETTIN
c: Recreation Director
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
All Department Heads