Denver Tennis ParkDPS MeetingTuesday, 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 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

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 WestermanDU 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

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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 schoolMiddle 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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