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Home My WebLink About2000-12-18; Parks & Recreation Commission; 1200-1; Commissioner's ReportPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL AB# 1200-1 TITLE : INFO MTG. DATE: 12-18-00 COMMISSIONER’S REPORT STAFF: BETTIN I7 RECOMMENDED ACTION : Accept and file Commissioner’s Report. ITEM EXPLANATION : Attached is the Commissioner’s Report for December, 2000. EXHIBITS: I. Commissioner’s Report - December, 2000 - December 6,2000 TO: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION FROM: RECREATION SUPERVISOR II COMMISSIONER'S REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2000 ADULT SPORTS All Adult Sports leagues have ended with a post-season tournament to determine tournament W winners. The leagues consisted of 17 softball leagues, four basketball leagues with a com- bined total of 121 adult teams. The season was a huge success, including both the increase of spectators as well as the number of teams. Each week these teams continued to add addi- tional players, which in turn increased community participation. -. . . We are now preparing for next season's registration for softball, basketball and soccer. The City's Adult Sports programs offer sports to both men and women. Registration for softball is from January 22 - February 9, 2001; basketball registration begins January 13 - February 2, 2001 ; and soccer registration begins February 5 - February 23, 2001. The Adult Sports office will be mailing out registration to the community in mid-December. We expect an increase in _- team registration and we have adjusted our schedule to accommodate the increase. AQUATICS Christmas has come early to the Swim Complex. Santa and his other spunky little reindeer (the lesser known critters who never made the clay animation scene because Burl lves kept tripping over their names: ie. Facilities Maintenance, Purchasing, Finance, Summit Construction, etc.) delivered over 4,500 square feet of shiny new solar panels. Santa's team even threw in all the extra little baubles that complete a solar heating system, i.e. solenoid valves, air pressure relief valves, lengths of copper piping, etc. It's amazing what a well-placed plate of Oreos and a glass of milk will get you (especially when the creme filling is removed from the cookies and replaced with $73,514 in small unmarked bills). The renovated solar heating system truly is the gift that keeps on giving for decades to come. Energy savings will recapture this capital outlay within approximately 5 years, and considering the original system operated for nearly 20 years, the financial benefits will reach far beyond the break-even point. The C-BAD boys age group water polo team (grades 3 through 8.. . . feeding talent to the Carls- bad High School team) recently battled their way to first place in the El Cajon hosted Draz Cup (usurping 6 year reigning champions, San Diego Shores Water Polo Club). This victory ad- vanced the young club to the National Youth Water Polo Championships held in St. Louis. The team finished a remarkable 4'h amongst a field of twelve. The Carlsbad High School Girls Water Polo Team has begun working their way toward what they hope to be a third consecutive CIF championship season. The December schedule is light, offer- 1 t EXHIBIT 1 OiC . ing games only on December gfh and 14th, however the January schedule promises to offer a - plethora of opportunities to watch this dynamic team in action. CALAVERA Catavera Hills Park was very busy through November w.ith over 33,000 patrons utilizing this facil- ity. This includes 13,226 interior users plus 20,717 exterior users. Highlights for the month in- cluded a successful karate tournament, the ending of Carlsbad Soccer Club recreation division play, the ending of the Carlsbad Pop Warner season play, and the beginning of our Youth Sports basketball program. December highlights include Youth Sports basketball games, two soccer tournaments and our annual floor resurfacing. The gymnasium divider curtain has really proved its worth. Since the curtain has been installed, it has provided a safer environment during youth basketball practices and games, preschool classes, as well as giving the gym a two-program op- tion during busy time periods. DAYTRIPPERS Excursions in November included the Norman Rockwell exhibition at the San Diego Art Museum and Ensenada, Mexico. Upcoming daytrips are scheduled to the Huntington Beach Harbor “Cruise of Lights” and Pasadena‘s 1 12th Tournament of Roses Parade. -. . ENRICHMENT CLASSES We are all looking forward to another Holiday Dinner hosted by our Parks and Recreation Com- mission. This year the refreshments will be served on the Senior Center Patio, all decked out is advised with the cold nights that we’ve been having. “Behind the Scenes” will cater this deli- cious dinner. Those of you who attended last year will remember what a mouth-watering spread it was. Hope to see you there! ”- with sparkling lights and poinsettias. Although heaters will be in full force, a coat or warm sweater RECREATION WEB SITE UPDATE The newly awaited Phase II of the Recreation’s web site should be going live in the month of January. Jill Prichard has been working closely with Queen K Web Designers for over six months to re-create our Recreation and Community Guide (the brochure) in a user-friendly format for use on the Internet. Web site visitors will be able to easily navigate throughout the site and receive information regarding every class, sporting event, special event, Senior Center activity, park updates, Commission Agendas and swim complex schedules at the touch of their mouse. Feel free to visit our section of the site at http://www.ci.carlsbad.ca.us/cserv/parks.html SENIORS Seniors had an opportunity to chat with Sage Robert, the artist who painted the impressionistic works hanging in the Center hallways, on November 9, 2000. Ms. Robert described her begin- nings as an artist and what inspires her imagination. She shared her views how the beauty of California is her primary source of inspiration. What an informative session! A representative from Women’s Health Boutique brought in samples of products designed to al- low women with certain difficulties to remain dignified. On November 16, Teresa Duncan shared with those in the audience, products to assist women with conditions such as mastectomies, joint pain, incontinence, and alopecia. Ms. Duncan’s visit was very ceived. On November 21, Wayne and Sina Downs introduced products -c educational and very well re- to assist seniors in protecting their aging skin. As skin typically thins with age, it is more sensitive to bumps and bangs. Spe- cial products with aloe vera assist tremendously in lessening these unsightly marks, according to the Downs. Free samples were passed out to all in attendance and this made everyone happy! Beth Sheffield of the Burnham Institute, a renowned research center in La Jolla, treated area sen- iors to information about the latest in cellular cancer research. The audience asked numerous questions after they were apprised of breakthroughs in not only cancer, but in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Those in attendance were not only educated, but pleased as well. The Norman Rockwell exhibit took place on November 2nd. Prior to attending the exhibit, there was a delightful picnic in the park, after which we all enjoyed the wonderful works of this great artist. The same afternoon was also spent viewing the exhibits with a docent tour of the Mingei Museum. Forty-five very active seniors boarded the coaster on November gth and rolled down the tracks to Olde Town. After a catered Mexican lunch, we really settled into some heavy duty shopping and lots of oooohing and aaaaahing. Surprisingly enough, we ALL made it back to the station in time to catch the coaster home. “Dames at Sea” at the Prado Theatre was another venture that took place on November 18. - Prior to this entertaining production, we all enjoyed coffee and cookies, after which we settled down and shared much laughter at this delightful spoof on the lives of Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell which included lots of singing and dancing. On November 3Ofh- we traveled to Knott’s Berry Farm for the annual Christmas Craft Festival. What a delightful day. The park was filled with carolers, strolling musicians and some great thea- ter productions ... ..The Gift of the Magi, A Christmas Carol, etc. The crafts were sensational and, of course, the famous chicken dinner served was the culinary delight for the day. December is filled with some great events ... A Festival of Christmas in Coronado, the Christmas Holiday Boat Parade in San Diego, a holiday tea held at the Four Seasons Resort in Newport and -. . the Lion King. We are going to be busy. Have a happy holiday season to each and to all!!! SPECIAL EVENTS The San Diego Marathon and half marathon will once again be held in Carlsbad this January 21 , 2001. Start and finish location is at the west end of Plaza Camino Real. This event benefits many San Diego County charities and has over 9,000 participants running the streets of Carlsbad from 5:30am - 12noon. For more information about this world-class event, please call In Motion at 858-792-2900. - The annual Jr. High Sno Ball dance was held on December I at Calavera Community Center. Nearly 800 Jr. High students from Valley, Aviara and St. Patrick’s attended this year’s winter semi-formal. Desrie Martinez and Ryan Dustin were named Queen and King of the Sno Ball. 3 012 - The Recreation Department will host its next dance, the annual Jammy Jam on February 9,2001 at Calavera Community Center. STAGECOACH City adult softball leagues have completed their 2000 season. The youth soccer leagues have finished their regular season play and are preparing for upcoming tournaments. The City's Facilities section recently made various improvements at Stagecoach Park. The en- trance sign, picnic gazebos, and community center interior walls were repainted. Also, the com- munity center roof was redone. Starting December 18 the gymnasium and activity room wood floors will be refinished. The outside walls of the community center are scheduled for painting in the near future. STAY N' PLAY The Stay n' Play program is quickly coming to the end of the first season. Staff is happy to report that 85% of the 300+ children are participating in the homework program this year. This is an in- crease of 30% over last year. This year staff developed a creative incentive program to encour- age the children to do their homework, while earning valuable points to attend field trips and bi- weekly prizes. -. . Entering the final weeks of the 2000 year, the Stay n' Play program has a busy schedule. On December 7'h, the children will attend a screening of the "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" at the Regal Cinemas in Oceanside. To complete the 2000 year, the Annual Winter Holiday Festival .- will be held on December 14 at Holiday Park. Winter Camp is quickly filling up with eager campers to enjoy the fun and excitement that the Recreation Department has planned this year. Camp will be held December 18 - 29 at Holiday Park. Some of the trips that the children will attend this winter are: Regal Cinema, Wild Animal Park, Ice Skating, Family Fun Center and Knott's Merry Farm. YOUTH SPORTS Youth Basketball is officially underway! The entire staff did a great job on the first day. A big "Thank You" goes out to each and every one of them! The month of December will be busy until the 16'h. We will then take two Saturdays off during the holidays and resume on the 6'h of Janu- ary. The Youth Sports office is gearing up for the 10th Annual Youth Baseball Clinic, which will be held at Calavera Hills on January 8 - 12, 2001. More information will be provided in the Winter Brochure as well as in a flyer that will be distributed to area schools this month. ROBIN BETTIN c: Recreation Director c City Manager Assistant City Manager All Department Heads 4 Of3