Tennis in Texas, Tennis in Kyle

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Tennis in Texas, Tennis in Kyle!
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National Overview

• Public tennis courts are the lifeblood of a
  park. It has been proven time and again that if
  parks continue to build and maintain tennis
  courts, the community will respondin droves.
• -Source National Recreation and Parks Society
• http//www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentI
  d4398

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National Overview

• According to the United States Tennis Association
  (USTA), nearly 70 percent of tennis is played on
  public courts.
• Tennis participation has grown 8.3 over the past
  eight years one of only two sports to do so.
• The USTA and NRPA have formed a strategic
  alliance to promote tennis in public parks.

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Regional Overview

• The City of Austin has public tennis courts.
• The City of San Antonio has public tennis
  courts.
• Between those two cites there are very few public
  tennis facilities to meet public needs.
• The City of San Marcos
• Rio Vista Park - 4 outdoor courts
• The City of New Braunfels
• The John Newcombe Tennis Ranch (Private)
• T Bar M Ranch (Private) 10 outdoor/2 indoor
  courts
• The City of Schertz
• Woodland Oaks Park 2 outdoor courts

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Local Overview

• The City of Kyle has an estimated population of
  30,000
• residents.
• UTSA utilizes a standard ratio of 40 tennis
  players per
• 1,000 people.
• Using this standards base approach, there are
• approximately 1,200 tennis players currently
  residing in
• the City of Kyle.
• There is a need for public tennis facilities!

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Kyle Parks Master Plan

• Priority Needs Directly or Indirectly met with
  a Tennis Complex as proposed
• 1 Playgrounds Areas to accommodate a range of
  ages
• 2 Picnic Facilities critically needed
• 4 Indoor Recreation Center Ranked single most
  important need
• 5 Natural Areas Open spaces, breathing
• 6, 7 and 9 Areas for Play and Practice, Courts
  and Athletic Facilities Citizens seek access to
  active sports.

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Kyle Park Master Plan

• Citizen Survey Results
• 58 said that building tennis courts in Kyle are
  important or very important
• 86 said that outdoor courts (basketball,
  tennis, volleyball) are important or very
  important
• 87 said that areas for open play and practice
  are important or very important and
• 90 support or strongly support upgrading of
  existing city parks for recreation and exercise
  purposes.

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Kyle Parks Vision Improving Your Quality of Life

• Kyle Parks Mission Statement
• The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department
  strives to maintain, provide and develop an array
  of recreational opportunities and services aimed
  at improving the quality of life for our
  community.

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Local Overview

• Conceptual Plan Renderings
• Potential Partners
• Projected Annual Expenses Revenue
• Potential Grants
• Multi-Purpose Uses
• Estimated Construction Costs

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Kyle Area Tennis Center Concept Plan
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Center Court with shaded seating, open grass area
and centralized social gathering
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18 Full-Size Courts built to USTA Standards
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7 Covered Courts to allow play in all weather
conditions
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4 Youth 60 Courts designed for Youth
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4 Junior 36 Courts designed for Junior Youth
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Backboard for Instructional and Multi-Purpose Uses
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5100sf Multi-Purpose Building for Restrooms,
Concessions, Classroom, Pro Shop, Storage and
Meetings
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155 Space Parking and Additional Entrance
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Green Space, Trails and Natural Areas around
Complex
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Potential Partners

• City of Kyle
• Hays ISD
• USTA
• Private/Corporate Donations
• Commercial Sponsorships
• College/University Athletics
• Kyle Economic Development/ HOT

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Hays CISD Support
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USTA Support

• We very much appreciate the interest and evident
  enthusiasm for the proposed tennis complex as a
  cooperative effort of the parks and the schools
  in your area. This is a note to confirm that your
  community has the continued support throughout
  and after the project from the USTA Texas
  Section. We believe that this will be wonderful
  for the citizens of your community as well as a
  boost for tennis in the central Texas area.
• Ken McAllister Executive Director USTA Texas
  Section

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Donations
With approval from Kyle City Council and
Conceptual Designs, Staff can begin contacting
individuals, businesses and corporations that
historically make donations to facilities like
this. Most of these donations come as gifts,
tax deductible donations and in kind that do
not come with special conditions or requirements.
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Sponsorships
With approval from Kyle City Council and
Conceptual Designs, Staff can begin contacting
individuals, businesses and corporations that
would like to sponsor a court, purchase
advertising agreements or provide merchandise in
the facility. Most of these sponsorships require
short or long term agreements, signage or other
arrangements in exchange for financial
contributions.
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College/University Athletics
Local Colleges and Universities often contract
with Tennis Centers to use their facilities for
tournaments. Facilities with covers are often
contracted for insurance by these institutions
to assure scheduled meets and tournaments take
place regardless of weather.
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Kyle Economic Development H.O.T.
Hotel Occupancy Tax does support special events
including athletic events. These facilities that
host tournaments bring more visitors and hotels
guests than any other special event the City
currently sponsors. Using the portion of the
available funds allowed under H.O.T. guidelines
would fund tournament expenses.
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2006 Tournaments

• San Antonio 9,022 players (751/month)
• Austin 8,508 players (709/month)
• Average Entry Fees - 28
• Assume 1 guest with each player
• Assume 10 spent in snack bar per player
• Assume 1 tournament a month
• Assume 80 historical participation

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Kyles Tournaments Would

• Bring 7,218 players each year
• Each Tournament 602 players
• Tournament Gross Revenue - 202,104
• Concession Gross Revenue - 72,180
• Total Visitors to Kyle 14,436
• Economic Impact - 97,443
• Grow Each Year as Region Grows

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Estimated Maintenance Operation Costs (yearly)
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Estimated Revenue (yearly)
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Potential for Grants

• USTA
• Texas Education Agency
• National Recreation Parks
  Association

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Multi-Purpose Uses
Movies In The Park
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Multi-Purpose Uses
Outdoor Concerts
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Multi-Purpose Uses
After-School Programs
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Multi-Purpose Uses
Summer Youth Camp Programs
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Multi-Purpose Uses
Outdoor Fitness Programs
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Multi-Purpose Uses
Off-Campus P.E. Classes
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Schedule
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Estimated Construction Costs
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Source of Construction Funding
Maximum needed to begin construction. If other
grants, donations and funding for construction
are received, this amount will be reduced or
eliminated.
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Closing

• Many Users in Area
• No Facilities in Area
• Multi-Use Facility
• Self-Supporting Programs
• Excess Revenue Generator
• Employment Location Benefit
• Economic Development Benefits
• Tourism and Visitor Benefits
• Win Win Win Win Win