HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - SPONSORSHIP OF YOUTH SPORTS (2)NEW BUSINESS
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AGENDA REPORT
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City.Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
Jeff Kolin
July 24, 1990
Sponsorship of Youth Sports Teams Participating in State and
National Competition ,_. /
Parks and Recreation
The Santa Clarita Valley enjoys a diverse and active program of youth sports
provided by a.variety of non-profit organizations. These organizations include,
but are not limited to, the William S. Mart Pony Baseball and Softball
Organization, the American Youth Soccer Organization, Canyon Country Little
League, as well as several other active youth sports organizations. The City
has received several requests for contributions in support of teams which have
qualified for state and national tournaments. Additional expenses are incurred
by team participants and their parents in order to participate and advance on to
state and national competition. The bulk of these expenses are related to
travel and lodging.
When a team qualifies to participate in a state or national tournament, they are
required to assist in raising the funds necessary to pay for the travel, lodging
and meals associated with the team's participation. They frequently contact
local businesses and civic organizations in order to obtain donations to help
fund their expenses. Donations are usually in the $50 to $500 amount. The
opportunity to participate in a state or national competition is a tremendously
valuable and memorable experience for the youth involved. These tournaments can
provide a highlight for a young athlete, which can have a lasting impact on
their growth and development as future citizens in our community. Although
qualification for state and national tournaments or competitions is difficult to
achieve, teams from the Santa Clarita Valley frequently qualify to participate
in these tournaments. Over the past five years, the Santa Clarita Valley has
averaged three to five teams from various youth sports organizations which have
qualified to participate in either state or national competitions.
The City Council may wish to consider establishing a policy to support
non-profit youth sports teams which qualify to participate in state or national
competitions sponsored by the national organizing body for the sport which
selects the California State champion or national champion team. These
tournaments should be culminating tournaments for teams qualifying through
district, regional and section tournaments. The policy should include a set
dollar amount, which the City would contribute to support the individual team's
efforts. Staff recommends that a fixed figure of $100 for teams which qualify
for state competitions, and a fixed figure of $200 for teams which qualify for
national competitions be established as the initial amounts. The annual amount
available for sponsorships would be limited to $1,000, and awardedon a
first-come, first-served basis.
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FISCAL ANALYSIS
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Staff estimates of the total dollar amount required to fund the support of non-
profit youth -sports teams participating in state and national competitions would
be $1,000 per year. This estimate is based .on a maximum of five teams
qualifying for state and/or national competitions. These funds are not
currently budgeted in the 1990/91 Fiscal Year Budget, and would require the
council to authorize use of funds from the contingency budget.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council consider establishing a policy to
support non-profit youth sports teams which qualify for state and national
competitions, and direct staff to develop a policy which establishes a $100
contribution for teams which qualify for state competitions and a $200
contribution to youth sports teams which qualify for national competitions. It
is also recommended that the City Council approve the transfer of $1,000 from
the City Council contingency fund to the promotions and publicity line item in
the Parks and Recreation Department, account number 01-9000-232.
ATTACHMENT
William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball Letter
WM. S. HART PONY BASEBALL &•SOFTBALL
Serving the Boys and Girls of the Santa Clarita Valley
P.O. Box 238
Saugus, California 91350 R E C EIV E D
JUL 0 91990
CITY MANAGER'S OfhCE
CRY OF Fa NTA CLAPITA
Dear Supporter:
Wm- S. Hart Girls Softball Min
or.Divhsion,(l0 &,_Under) will
be fepresenting the, Hart.League 8hd the -,Santa Oiai-itd V&1 ill in
.many exbiting' and competitive tourhamentg •�thij, i3' mer I Hart
entered the ASA (Amateur Softball Associati6h)-,'this=kear"inshopes
to Advance to the California State Championships# j� l -y, .;20=$2 in
Orcai California and th—n..recaive an invitation tb the National
Tournament which is essay h@ld:.in ChattAndogaj, Tenhebbeei August
3-5.
The team just recently defeated Sylmar in two YVery €;close
gamed. .
(3=2 and 2-1) to win the ASA District Championship.; The
regional tournament in Artesia -is next on July 7th and,8th end if
the winning continues, on to the'state.
As a result of:their outstanding- play in this '.DiAtrict
Tournament, Hart has receiVAd an irivitation to tha1114ational
Tournament. This is'a once=in-a-lifetime`dpportuhiitk for ;these
girls; as the invitations are extended only to.tha best tears, in
the countryi,
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We need the support of the community to enable the;girfs to
travel to fiennessee and hopefully bring the National,dhampionship
home to Sant&_Clar..itar" The William,S. Hart League d6d6 bedf some
of the costs, but addition8l monies are ndeded and.thht's"Why we
need your help °-,.P1Sa6a cohsider making a tax dedUbtiblb donation
made payable_ td. the Hart Minor Tournament Teaff'94Or $50, $loo,
$2009 $800, or anY-Amount which it comfortablee".
We are deeply appreci&tive-of,any,_support.you
Sincerely,
Wm. S. Hart Girls' Softbdll
1990 Minor Tournament Team
Barbara Mutaw
Business Manager
(805)296-0136
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