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 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
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
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
Why Tennis for Kids? Strength and endurance training Develops resilience Cultivates focus Requires integrity Language acquisition Strong extracurricular activities lead to strong academic commitments
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
Feasibility Study Team & Participants DPS Construction Services Barker Rinker Seacat South High School Russell Mills DPS Athletics Bowman Land Vision University of Denver JF Sato Denver Tennis Park Tennis Planning Consultants DPS Maintenance & Grounds Denver Parks & Recreation
Planning Process Background Interviews with Stakeholders Site analysis Identify opportunities and constraints Develop preferred site concept
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
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
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
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 Flickr @jibber11
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
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
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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