Frisco Sports Council

FRISCO SPORTS COUNCIL MEETING PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CONFERENCE ROOM 6726 WALNUT FRISCO, TEXAS 75034 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2010 MINUTES REGULAR SESSION 1. Call to Order/Roll Call The Frisco Sports Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. Members Present:  Frisco Aquatics  Frisco Athletic Network  Frisco Amateur Summer Swim Team  Frisco Baseball and Softball Association  Frisco Football League  Frisco Lacrosse Association  Frisco Soccer Association  Frisco Miracle League  City of Frisco Parks and Recreation Department Staff Present:  Eddie Camacho, Superintendent of Parks Services  John Evans, Athletic Coordinator 2. Citizen Appearance Gayla Cruikshank and Mary Frances Hoover, Representatives for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Page 1 of 4 CONSENT AGENDA 3. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the July 14, 2010 Frisco Sports Council Meeting. FASST moved to approve the Minutes from the July 14, 2010 Frisco Sports Council Meeting. FBSA seconded the Motion. Motion carried. Vote: 7-0 REGULAR AGENDA 4. Consider and upon reconsideration of a recommendation to approve the Frisco Heat Track Club as a member of the Frisco Sports Council. John Evans informed the members of the situation with the Frisco Heat Track Club in regards to the required paperwork that has not been submitted to complete the process of membership into the FSC. The FSC members voted to table this item and discuss this situation at the next FSC meeting. 5. Update by Staff and discussion by the Frisco Sports Council regarding the use of the new Fun Guide Advertising Agreement for the Frisco Sports Council. The FSC members stated their appreciation with the Fun Guide Advertising Agreement and reviewed the details. John Evans asked them to contact Jami Jensen with their specific requests for submitting information and advertising future league registrations, tournaments, and special events in the Fun Guide. 6. Discussion by Staff and the Frisco Sports Council regarding participation in an October Breast Cancer Awareness Frisco PINK OUT in October. Gayla Cruikshank and Mary Frances Hoover presented information on behalf of the Susan G. Komen Foundation. The FSC members decided that each Association will contact Gayla and Mary Frances to confirm their status for a specific date and event that will involve a fund-raiser for the Foundation. 7. Staff Report on Park Development Projects identified in 2010 and their status. Eddie Camacho presented an update on the new sod at Phillips Park and stated that they are in the final stages of completion with the project. He also stated that the recent addition of the practice areas at Bacchus Park has been completed. The leagues are very appreciative of the extra space. REPORTS 8. Monthly Report on the Registration and Participation of Frisco Amateur Summer Swim Team Page 2 of 4  Trent Emmons provided an update of the summer season for the swim team as they participated in the TAAF Summer Games of Texas in Waco on August 6-8, with over 100 swimmers competing in the event. The Fall session started this week and will continue to December. 9. Monthly Report on the Registration and Participation of Frisco Aquatics Tracy Methric provided an update on the summer season, which included over 200 swimmers who competed in regional and state meets. 10. Monthly Report on the Registration and Participation of Frisco Athletic Network Arneva Martin mentioned the summer volleyball camps went very well and thanked John Evans for coordinating the summer dates at the FAC. Arneva stated that she is very pleased with the number of girls that registered for the Fall Volleyball League. There are 620 girls registered from Grades 1-8. 11. Monthly Report on the Registration and Participation of Frisco Baseball and Softball Association Ed Taylor mentioned the increase in the number of participants for the Fall league, as practices began in early August. League games begin on Saturday, September 11. 12. Monthly Report on the Registration and Participation of Frisco Football League Matt Nelson provided an update for the Fall League as registration concluded in June and includes 1800 players. Practices began on August 14 and league games begin on Saturday, September 11. 13. Monthly Report on the Registration and Participation of the Frisco Lacrosse Association Jason Gildea provided an update on the Fall League registration, which concluded on August 10. He mentioned the increase of participants for the Fall League is at 210. League games are scheduled to begin on Sunday, September 12. He also mentioned the success of the fund-raising golf tournament in August that resulted in positive revenue and proceeds for the FLA. 14. Monthly Report on the Registration and Participation of the Miracle League of Frisco Steve Johnson mentioned the summer season was very successful for the Miracle League and that they are looking forward to the Fall season that begins on Saturday, September 18. Page 3 of 4 15. Monthly Report on the Registration and Participation of Frisco Soccer Association Francois Conde-Jahn stated that the Fall league registration reached a record # of 5900 players registered. The league games begin on Saturday, September 11. He also reported the new by-laws/rules would be in effect with the upcoming Fall league/season and will include the new 4U age division. Caroline Williams received the Referee of the Year award and Chad Unger received the Coach of the Year award for FSA. 16. Monthly Report on the Registration and Participation of City of Frisco Parks and Recreation Department John Evans, Athletic Coordinator, provided an update on the Summer Adult Leagues that concluded in August as awards were distributed to the league winners in Adult Softball, Men’s Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, and Adult Tennis. The Fall Adult Leagues begin in early September. He also mentioned the success of the summer sports camps, which included youth tennis, volleyball, and basketball. REGULAR AGENDA 17. Notice of upcoming special events possibly having an effect on Sports Council activities. John Evans mentioned the NFL Punt, Pass, & Kick Contest, scheduled for Saturday, October 2 at Bacchus Park. He stated that he will forward the information to all of the FSC members. He also mentioned the Mother/Son Dance that is scheduled for Saturday, October 9 and will also forward the information/flyer to all members. 18. Miscellaneous discussion of future agenda items.  Arneva and John reminded all members of the date for submitting information to Jami Jensen to be included in the Fun Guide. ADJOURN With all business before the Frisco Sports Council concluded, a motion was made by the FBSA to adjourn the meeting at 7:22 p.m. FSA seconded the Motion. Motion carried. Vote: 7-0 The above Minutes have been approved. For a signed copy, please contact the City Secretary’s Office. Page 4 of 4