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Denver Tennis Park
DPS Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 6pm, South High School
Introduction
Denver Tennis Park Project Genesis of the idea Tonight’s purpose
Denver Tennis Park DPS Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 6pm, South High - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Denver Tennis Park DPS Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 6pm, South High - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Denver Tennis Park DPS Meeting Tuesday, March 24, 6pm, South High School Introduction Denver Tennis Park Project Genesis of the idea Tonights purpose Denver Tennis Park Vision Denvers only year -round facility devoted to
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Denver Tennis Park Vision
Denver’s only year-round facility devoted to youth Programs on and off-site, both fee and scholarship-based Emphasis on the ‘whole child’: fitness, mental focus, sportsmanship, nutrition,
mentoring and achievement of personal goals
Collaborations with existing youth serving organizations Cultivation of mutual benefits between the partners
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Project Structure
Privately funded Operated by the Denver Tennis Park, a 501c3 not for profit organization Core usages defined for the three partners Available for general public usage
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Why Tennis?
Played by each gender and by both genders together Individuals and teams Minimal barriers to entry Endurance and explosive Fosters sportsmanship and social skills Tennis is a WORLDWIDE sport Tennis is a LIFELONG sport
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Why Tennis for Kids?
Strength and endurance training Develops resilience Cultivates focus Requires integrity Language acquisition Strong extracurricular activities lead to strong academic commitments
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Master Planning Exercise
Partners’ Letter of Intent November, 2013 Barker Rinker Seacat engaged early 2014
Determine probable cost of the facility Evaluate and define current and potential uses of the site Determine feasibility of tennis facility given existing uses at All City
Feasibility Study and Site Master Plan concluded November, 2014
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Feasibility Study Team & Participants
DPS Construction Services South High School DPS Athletics University of Denver Denver Tennis Park DPS Maintenance & Grounds Denver Parks & Recreation Barker Rinker Seacat Russell Mills Bowman Land Vision JF Sato Tennis Planning Consultants
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Planning Process
Background Interviews with Stakeholders Site analysis Identify opportunities and constraints Develop preferred site concept
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Key Considerations
Drainage remediation Noise mitigation Conservation of large open spaces Preserve potential for other DPS uses Sufficient parking and improved traffic flows Field usage by Denver Parks & Recreation Proposed tennis courts meet NCAA requirements
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Denver Tennis Park: Usage
Afterschool/evening developmental programs Weekend scrimmages Summer clinics onsite Summer clinics offsite Facilitate programs offsite for DPS Outreach coordinator facilitates programs collaboratively
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University of Denver: Usage
“The objective is to maximize the mental and physical potential of each player fostering an environment of unselfishness and sacrifice towards a common goal – this yields lifelong benefits in every arena.” Danny Westerman DU Men’s Tennis Coach
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University of Denver: Key Drivers
Guaranteed access to indoor/outdoor courts which meet
NCAA Division 1 requirements
Great proximity to main campus Practices, competitions, tournaments for men and
women at one venue
Opportunities for affiliation and collaboration with DPS
and Denver youth programs
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Denver Public Schools: Key Drivers
Achieve a year round district tennis venue accessible to DPS students Provide venue for DPS coaches to increase on and off-season training and
competitive opportunities for DPS tennis teams
Cultivate tennis as a more frequent program of DPS:
During and after school Middle and Elementary schools Facilitated by DTP Youth Outreach and Colorado Tennis Association
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DPS Program Development
DPS High School Coaches DPS Athletics – Karen Higel and John Andrew DPS Physical Education – Eric Larson South High School Athletics and Education – Kristin Waters Middle and Elementary Schools DTP’s Youth Outreach Coordinator
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Project Status
Garner input from community engagement process Definition of operating protocols Seek approval of the Board of Education
April 23 at Manual HS – public comment same day 5:30pm To make public comment call 720 423 3210 by 5:00pm April 22
Fundraising completed Successful schematic design process Additional community engagement Final approval of the partners
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