HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-15; Parks & Recreation Commission; 304-6; Sportsmanship Program Update PresentationPARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION - AGENDA BILL I INFO AB# 304-6 I TITLE:
SPORTSMANSHIP PROGRAM
UPDATE PRESENTATION ACTION
Herrera I I I
RECOMMENDED ACTION :
Accept and file staff report updating the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the
Departments progress in development of a sportsmanship program.
ITEM EXPLANATION :
In August 2001 and November 2002 staff presented the Commission with Sportsmanship training
guidelines for the Department’s Youth Basketball Program and Adult Sports Division. The
Commission endorsed these guidelines along with the Department’s Mission Statement and
Community Expectations. The Commission may recall with that endorsement, the T.R.U.S.T.
Program was established. In summary, the Carlsbad T.R.U.S.T. Program, Mission Statement,
and Community Expectations are as outlined below:
Mission Statement
In our continuing effort to create community through people, parks and programs, the Recreation
Department will strive to provide quality activities that are safe, fair, and enriching for all of its
participants, spectators, and administrators.
This philosophy will be implemented through the T.R.U.S.T. Program which focuses on: - Teaching Respect, Unity, & sportsmanship through leamwork
Communitv Expectations
The Carlsbad Recreation Department requires staff, participants, spectators and neighbors to
recognize the following expectations in order to maintain a healthy community: . We T.R.U.S.T. that you will maintain a safe and positive environment. . We T.R.U.S.T. that you will treat every individual with courtesy and respect. . We T.R.U.S.T. that you will honor the rules established for each activity. . We T.R.U.S.T. that you will demonstrate fair play and sportsmanship at all times.
In addition to approving the Sportsmanship Guidelines, Mission Statement, Trust Program and
Community Expectations, the Commission also recommended criteria that community
organizations utilizing Carlsbad facilities be required to develop sportsmanship training as a pre-
requisite to receive priority status during the field negotiation process.
Furthermore, the City Council has endorsed a goal that focuses on the importance of
Sportsmanship within the Carlsbad Community. Consequently, a goal team comprised of
Recreation Department staff are currently working to: . Expand and implement the Sportsmanship & Trust Program in all Recreation activities. . Include policy and procedures training for staff, volunteers and participants. . Continue Sportsmanship surveys that will be used for the City’s annual Performance
Measure Reports. . Investigate financial support to market this program.
Develop a logo that can be displayed at all City Recreation facilities, web page, and
programming material and flyers.
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Staff will also update the Commission regarding the effort undertaken by theDepartment to
implement and develop sportsmanship guidelines criteria for community athletic organizations that
intend to use City facilities.
A PowerPoint presentation (Exhibit 1 ) has been prepared. Recreation Supervisors Kevin Granse
and Steve Herrera, and Recreation Area Manager Gian Lauro will give the presentation and be
available for any questions the Commission may have.
EXHIBITS:
1. PowerPoint Presentation
Carlsbad Recreation DepartmentCreating Communitythrough people, parks and programs
City of CarlsbadRecreation DepartmentRaising the Quality of Sportsmanship in All Department Programs
November 2002 Commission updated on the Department’s involvement with the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS) and Sportsmanship Program for youth and adult sports areas.
Commission endorsed sportsmanship guidelines and the Department’s Mission Statement, Trust Program, and Community Expectations
In our continuing effort to create community through people, parks and programs, the Recreation Department will strive to provide quality activities that are safe, fair and enriching for all of its participants, spectators and administrators.Mission Statement
Mission Statement (cont.)This philosophy will be implemented through the T.R.U.S.T.Program, which focuses on:TeachingRespectUnity, &Sportsmanship throughTeamwork
Community ExpectationsThe Carlsbad Recreation Department requires its staff, participants, spectators and neighbors to recognize the following expectations in order to maintain a healthy community.
Community Expectations (cont’d.)•We T.R.U.S.T.that you will maintain a safe and positive environment.•We T.R.U.S.T.that you will treat every individual with courtesy and respect.•We T.R.U.S.T.that you will honor the rules established for each activity.•We T.R.U.S.T.that you will demonstrate fair play and sportsmanship at all times.
Commission Recommendation November 2002:•Develop sportsmanship action plan for all Recreation programs•Investigate our ability to apply this philosophy to all athletic organizations using City facilities
Action Plan•Sportsmanship is a City / Dept. Goal•Sportsmanship is now a City Performance Measure•Design a Code of Conduct for all department programs and activities.
Code of ConductThe City of Carlsbad Recreation Department encourages a safe and healthy environment by supporting an environment free from:Drugs or AlcoholViolence, Intimidation, or HarassmentGambling or SolicitationProfanity or Abusive LanguageVandalism or Property DamageAction Plan(cont’d.)
Code of Conduct Implementation• Pre-School Program• Enrichment Class Instructors• Explorers Program•Stay-N-Play• Special Events•Open Gym Play•Aquatic Programs•Seniors• Summer CampsAction Plan(cont’d.)• Youth Sports / Basketballand Camps• Adult Sports
Promoting & Marketing Sportsmanship Program•Developed T.R.U.S.T. Logo.•Pursue individual, community organization, and/or corporate sponsorship.•Logo marketed in Department brochure, web page, and program material.Action Plan(cont’d.)
Informing Resident Sports Organizations•Recommendation by City Attorney’s Office–Can not enforce any one type of sportsmanship training, but can recommend certain criteria in sportsmanship
•Recent Field Negotiation Meetings Sportsmanship was discussed•Every organization conducts some form of training.•All organizations were in favor of some type of sportsmanship criteria.Sports Organizations (cont’d.)
Future Action Plans•Display Logo and Mission Statement•Distribute Sponsorship letter•Monitor enrichment class participants•Develop criteria for all outside groups•Pursue amendments to Council Policy 28
QUESTIONS?