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Administrative Conference Room — Palm Desert Civic Center
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Any person wishing to discuss any item not on the agenda may address the
Parks and Recreation Commission at this point by giving his/her name and
address for the record.
This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on items
not on the agenda. It should be noted that at the Parks and Recreation
Commission's discretion, these comments may be deferred until such time
on the agenda as the item is discussed. Remarks shall be limited to a
maximum of five minutes, unless additional time is authorized by the
Commission.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 05, 2016.
Rec: Approve as presented
Action:
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. CONCUSSION DISCUSSION
B. MONTHLY CIP PROGRESS REPORT
VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
NONE
POSTED AGENDA
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VII. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES
A. VISION SAN PABLO
B. FRIENDS OF THE DESERT MOUNTAINS WILDFLOWER FESTIVAL
C. PARK USE REPORT
- Palma Village Park
D. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
E. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT
F. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT
IX. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the
foregoing agenda for the Parks and Recreation Commission was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting ated this 1st day of April 2016.
Ang e Marron, Recording Secretary
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 05, 2016 — 8:30 a.m.
Administrative Conference Room — Palm Desert Civic Center
73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Deborah Hall convened the meeting at 8:30 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Absent
Chair Deborah Hall Commissioner Raymond Rodriguez
Vice Chair Jerry Dawson Rob Ballew, YMCA of the Desert
Commissioner Randy Guyer Kevin Kalman, DRD
Commissioner Kim Housken
Commissioner Lynn B. Jutovsky
Commissioner Mary Helen Kelly
Commissioner Mike Hardin
Ex-Officio Members:
Not Present
Also Present:
Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst
Sabby Jonathan, Council Liaison
Van Tanner, Council Alternate Liaison
Angie Marron, Recording Secretary
Guests:
Karen Creasy, YMCA of the Desert/Aquatic Center
Brenda Nutcher, Desert Recreation District
Tim Skogen, Desert Recreation District/ First Tee
Laura McGalliard, Desert Recreation District
Aiden Brossfield, Youth Committee Liaison
Joe Pradetto, Planning Commission Liaison
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III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Joe Pradetto, who works with the Office of John J. Benoit, introduced himself to
the Commission as part of the City's Planning Commission Liaison.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
03, 2015
Rec: Approve as presented
Upon a motion by Commissioner Kelly, second by Commissioner Guyer, carried
by an 8-0-1 vote of the Commission, (AYES: Kelly, Guyer, Hall, Dawson, Housken,
Jutovsky, Hardin, Holt; NOES: None, ABSENT: Rodriguez) the Consent Calendar was
approved as presented.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Commissioner Kelly made a motion to elect Jerry Dawson as Chair,
seconded by Commissioner Housken. Commissioner Housken made a
motion to nominate Commissioner Kelly as Vice Chair, seconded by Chair
Hall and carried by a 8-0-1 vote of the Commission ( AYES: Hall, Dawson,
Kelly, Guyer, Housken, Jutovsky, Hardin, Holt; NOES: None; ABSENT:
Rodriguez)
B. PARKS OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CHANGES
Ryan Stendell wanted to bring to light, a big transition that will be taking
part within the Parks Operations Department. Part of his discussion with
the City Manager regarded that, Parks and Recreation will move with him
to Community Development, until a new candidate is on board. They will
be looking for someone with the same mentality; a generalist, one who will
work with our contract partners, the Palm Desert Aquatic Center and the
Desert Recreation District. Mr. Stendell expressed that great things are
happening in the Parks Department.
Vice Chair Dawson, took a moment to congratulate Mr. Stendell on his
current achievement as the new Director of Community Development
Sabby Jonathan stated that the City Manager was very proud on how
great our City staff stood above outside applicants for the Community
Development Director position.
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C. NORTH SPHERE PARK DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE
Ryan Stendell stated that Chair Hall approached him at the Veteran's Day
event here at Civic Center, and asked what the status was on the north
sphere project. Mr. Stendell had a video presentation on the north sphere.
They are anticipating about 6,000 units to be constructed for the north
sphere. A little over a thousand have been constructed with little bits off of
Gerald Ford, Shepherd Lane and existing units that have popped up. The
City also owns about 30 acres, to which ten will go to the housing
department in the north sphere for the regional park. The north sphere will
be served by one regional park and served by other residential parks. Mr.
Stendell mentioned that the question keeps being brought up, as to when
the north sphere will be built. Staff did a quick analysis on the number of
units that are out there, and not building before it is necessary. A target
has been set, and we probably will need about three to four thousand
units before we start planning for that park. Other quick analysis, were
fees and what it takes from the funding side of it. Quimby fees come in via
developers when they pay developer impact fees and we calculated what
it takes to take the necessary twelve and a half million to build a park,
which is about a half a million an acre. We are also taking into
consideration that Housing has to buy some land from us, so there is an
infusion of cash from that. There is also an existing park fund balance with
a little over a million dollars, which leaves us to come up with a little over
nine million for funding. The calculation of park fund collection can be a bit
complicated, because it's based on land value. Bottom line is we need
over four thousand units before a park can be built. The layout provided is
not the final master plan of the park; it's purely marketing for the
Millennium builders.
Van Tanner asked about the apartments being built, would they be
counted as units that are necessary to start the north sphere project. Mr.
Stendell confirmed that they will be counted as units.
Commissioner Jutovsky asked what was currently being built there now.
Mr. Stendell stated that parcel one single family homes are currently being
built. Commissioner Guyer asked if there is a specified number of units
for the subsidized housing, and if there is a limit to the size of those
structures. He also asked if there are any anticipated demographics in that
area and if those demographics will dictate what kind of parks will go in
there. Mr. Stendell displayed on the screen the area that will likely develop
in our area which will be a place for both students and families.
Van Tanner gave a positive outlook on what the outcome will look like and
an update will be available within a month or so.
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VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS
NONE
VII. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES
A. PARK USE REPORT
- Joe Mann Park
Commissioner Guyer brought up the subject of senior housing, had we
known that the Carlos Ortega Villas were going to be built in that area,
something different could have been done with Joe Mann Park, because
he is not sure how much the senior's at Carlos Ortega Villas will be able to
utilize the park, other than the rose garden. Ryan Stendell stated that the
reason the park was built that way, was because the rose garden was left
in a very passive area, and on the other side there is some of the largest
contingents of families, so it serves two potential audiences. Van Tanner
stated that the roundabout is the best improvement the city did for that
area and it adds more to the Palm Desert Country Club, it is very well
used. Chair Hall mentioned that the playground is well utilized and the dog
park is always at full capacity, and at some point, possibly rethink the use
of the rose garden area. Mr. Stendell stated that the city doesn't actually
own the property, it is a long term lease with Palm Desert Country Club
Association; the city does however, maintain the park.
B. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER
Karen Creasy stated that there are three teams swimming at the center,
as we speak. One is University of British Columbia, Edmonton Canada
and West Coast Pentathlon. Ms. Creasy also mentioned that there is a
better communication relationship between the teams and our existing
users this year. There are also kayaks on the deck now, and will be
expanding into a kayak program, all that is missing is an experienced
kayak person who could put together a great program. The Aquatic Center
has also partnered with InCight-Judy May, who will be using kayaks for
some of her disability programs, and then we also get to use them on the
side. Lap swimming has been busy, even with the cold weather. There are
also some pool closures for maintenance that are coming up, notifications
have been sent out, and it will be happening between now and the end of
February. The Desert Sun also had some news coverage on the Aquatic
Center, which was really fun.
Swim lessons begin the end of February, so group lessons aren't
happening right now, only private swim lessons. There is financial
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assistance through the YMCA for swim lessons, so now we are able to
work out a fund to help those in need of assistance in order to participate
in the swimming program. In February, a Parks and Recreation
management article is coming to the center that highlights the pool, which
will be a big major publication for us, and will also include pictures of our
facility, so it will be great press for the Aquatic Center.
Sabby Jonathan asked about paddle boarding, since kayaks were
mentioned. Ms. Creasy stated that there are two people that bring in their
paddle board. We just haven't looked at bringing paddle boards in, yet.
TYR, is the direct competitor to Speedo, and both TYR and Speedo are
direct competitors with Nike. TYR, is a huge heavy hitter, and every year
they put out a publication with photos and articles. They have rented our
facility to do their annual publication this year. They will be bringing in
some specific athletes, and two days to do an exclusive photo shoot. They
also agreed to include the name of the facility in their shoot.
C. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT
Karen Creasy reported on behalf of Rob Ballew.
Flag football season one just finished with 220 kids, flag football season
two is starting in late January, and they expect about 150 kids to register.
Youth basketball will start in late January, and they expect 320 kids. Youth
and government has a strong 60 kids learning about the state legislature.
Carter school was busy through the vacation days, with YMCA day camp
of 50 kids. The YMCA helped over 400 hundred families around the valley
with some holiday support, like gifts and food. One hundred of the families
were specifically from the city of Palm Desert
D. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT
Brenda Nutcher stated the DRD was closed for maintenance, the gym
floor was resurfaced, painted and got everything back in to shape at the
center. Winter camp was held with 48 kids and numerous daily drop ins.
We are getting ready for senior games, we are at the same number as the
previous year for registration. We are also getting ready for the Disability
Sports Festival and will be working with Judy May from InCight, and that
will be on January 31st at the community center and at the park. They will
add the kayak program to this year. We also started a new drums
program, also working on a new men's adult basketball league, and indoor
pickleball still remains popular. Ribbon cutting for games will be the 18th at
9 a.m. at the community center.
Tim Skogen, with the First Tee, gave fall summary. First Tee is up 7
percent, and they just started their winter session yesterday, Monday
January 4th, with 5 new classes weekly, with a total of 35 classes, which
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represents a 15 percent increase within the last couple of years. The
Career Builder event is also coming up, which is a big event for the First
Tee because we are trying to get more involved with that event and get
more support through activities there. There is also a master class, which
involves behind the scenes activities, and trying to get the kids more
involved. Spring fundraiser is this upcoming Saturday at The Springs
Country Club, which brings in over 4 million dollars. Six new board
members have been added, which brings it up to standard number of
members for their size chapter. Finally, Mr. Skogen welcomes everyone to
stop by the First Tee and show support.
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Sabby Jonathan thanks everyone for being such a great and effective
commission.
Commissioner Hardin stated on how the City has done a tremendous job
with the new hotel being built on El Paseo. He feels the operation of
moving so much dirt with that project is being done in such a clean and
efficient manner.
Vice Chair Dawson would like to recommend a topic for the next agenda.
Concussions is a popular topic in the news, and the commission should
examine it from a stand point, of the YMCA, the DRD and city, because of
the land use as well as any financial sport we get. We should also take a
look at all the possibilities of kids having concussions in our city, more
importantly to make sure we as a city are doing everything right.
X. ADJOURNMENT
With unanimous consent of the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25
a.m.
Angie Marron, Recording Secretary
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Playing Surfaces
Playgrounds are a major source of injury for children. From 2001 through 2008 there were an
estimated 1,786,608 emergency department (ED)—treated injuries associated with playground
equipment, of which 30,578 (2 percent) were concussions. (The actual number of playground-
related injuries, including concussions, is likely much higher, given that many such injuries are
not treated in an ED.) The greatest share of playground injuries of all types (44 percent) involved
falls from, into, or onto equipment, followed by injuries involving equipment breakage, tip over,
or poor design or assembly(23 percent) (CPSC, 2009). To reduce the likelihood of head injuries
on playgrounds, it is important to consider the impact-attenuating properties of the surfacing
under and around the playground equipment(CPSC, 2010). The Consumer Product Safety
Commission(CPSC) and ASTM International have developed guidelines for playground
surfacing. The most recent CPSC handbook for public playgrounds states that playground
equipment should not be placed over asphalt, concrete, dirt, grass, or carpet not tested to ASTM
F 1292. ASTM standard F 1292 provides a"critical height"rating for playground surfaces that
approximates the fall height below which a life-threatening head injury would not be expected to
occur. The rating assigned to a given surface should be greater than or equal to the fall height of
the highest piece of equipment on the playground. Preferred surfacing includes unitary surfaces
(rubber tiles, mats) tested to ASTM F 1292; loose fill materials (pea gravel, sand, wood mulch
not treated with chemical preservative, and wood chips) maintained at a minimum depth of 9
inches; or shredded or rubber mulch maintained at a minimum depth of 6 inches (CPSC, 2010).4
Recent nationwide data on the safety conditions of playgrounds are not available. A 2004 survey
of 3,000 school, childcare, and park playgrounds in the United States resulted in overall grade of
B—for fall surfacing and, within this category, a grade of F for appropriate depth of loose fill
materials (National Program for Playground Safety, 2004). There currently are no national safety
standards for outdoor play equipment. A few states mandate compliance with the CPSC
guidelines.
One organized sport for which the impact-attenuating properties of the playing surface are
particularly important is cheerleading. Concussions and other closed-head injuries account for 4
to 6 percent of all cheerleading injuries (Labella and Mjaanes, 2012). Although concussion rates
in cheerleading (0.06 per 1,000 exposures) are low compared with other sports, from 1998 to
2008 concussion rates in cheerleading increased by 26 percent each year, which was a greater
rate of increase than for any other sport played by female youth at the high school and college
levels. This increase is thought to have been due to the increasing difficulty of stunts (Labella
and Mjaanes, 2012; Shields and Smith, 2009a). Falls and stunts that involve interaction with the
surface (e.g., tumbling) account for a sizable share of all injuries in cheerleading (Marar et al.,
2012; Schulz et al., 2004; Shields and Smith, 2009a). The potential for concussions and other
injuries can be minimized by increasing the shock-absorbing capacity of the surface on which
cheerleaders practice and perform (Shields and Smith, 2009b).
Daneshvar and colleagues (2011) noted that the momentum transfer and impact associated with
collisions increases as the speed of athletes increases. Because the surface on which an athlete
plays affects his or her speed, it may also influence the incidence of concussions. Synthetic
surfaces are generally harder and result in faster speeds than on natural ones. Artificial turfs (e.g.,
AstroTurf), which do not require sunlight and regular maintenance, were introduced in the 1960s
following the construction of indoor football stadiums. These turfs were made of a hard plastic
material and are believed to have led to an increase in injuries,particularly musculoskeletal
injuries, among football players. Beginning in 2000 synthetic turfs designed to mimic the
properties of natural grass while reducing friction and impact forces were developed and
deployed(Williams, 2007). A few epidemiologic studies have evaluated whether athletes sustain
more injuries when playing on the newer artificial turfs than when playing on natural grass.
Findings have varied across studies and injury type (Dragoo et al., 2012; Fuller et al.,
2007; Guskiewicz et al., 2000; Meyers, 2010; Meyers and Barnhill, 2004). An analysis of NCAA
Injury Surveillance System data for soccer showed that the three most common injuries on
artificial turf for men (ankle lateral ligament complex tear, hamstring tear, concussion) and for
women (ankle lateral ligament complex tear, concussion, and anterior cruciate ligament tear)
were the same as the most common injuries on grass, but the incidence of head and neck injuries,
including concussions, was significantly(p < .01)higher on artificial turf than on grass for men
(4.31/1,000 player hours [95% CI, 3.03-6.13] on artificial turf versus 2.37/1,000 player hours
[95% CI, 1.86-3.02] on natural grass) (Fuller et al.s 2007). Meanwhile, a study of college football
players showed no significant variation in the incidence of head trauma by field type (Meyers,
2010), and another study found that football players experienced more concussions on natural
grass than on artificial turf(Meyers and Barnhill, 2004). In summary, the evidence is
inconclusive as to whether concussion risks are higher on synthetic than on natural turf
FINDINGS
The committee offers the following findings concerning protection and prevention strategies
aimed at youth concussions:
• There is little evidence that current helmet designs reduce the risk of sports-related concussions
in young athletes. However, there is evidence that helmets reduce the risk of other injuries,
such as skull fractures, and thus the use of properly fitted helmets should be promoted.
• There is currently no evidence that mouthguards or facial protection, such as face masks worn in
ice hockey, reduce concussion risk.These devices are known to reduce the risk of other sports-
related injuries—such as those to the eyes, face, mouth, and teeth—and their use is important
for this reason.
• The marketing of some protective devices designed for youth athletes, such as mouthguards
and soccer head gear, has included statements that these devices reduce concussion risk
without sufficient scientific foundation to support such claims.
• Reductions in a specific biomechanical parameter, such as head acceleration, by a particular
protective device do not correspond to an equivalent reduction in concussion risk because of
the nonlinear relationship between the mechanical input and injury risk.
• Current testing standards and rating systems for protective devices do not incorporate
measures of rotational head acceleration or velocity and therefore do not comprehensively
evaluate a particular device's ability to mitigate concussion risk.
• While the concept of limiting the number of head impacts is fundamentally sound,
implementing a specific threshold for the number of impacts or for the magnitude of impacts
per week or per season is without scientific basis based on the evidence available at this time.
• While additional research across a variety of sports is needed, some studies involving youth ice
hockey and soccer players have shown that the enforcement of rules and fair play policies
contributes to reductions in the incidence of sports-related injuries, including concussions.
• Research indicates that concussion education programs are effective in improving concussion
knowledge, although there is a lack of research concerning the effect of these interventions on
behavior. Preliminary evidence suggests a need for additional research to evaluate the
effectiveness of educational programs that emphasize improving attitudes and beliefs about
concussions among athletes, coaches, and parents in order to improve concussion reporting
among youth athletes.
• Most state concussion laws include requirements for concussion education, criteria for removal
from play, and standards for health care providers who make return-to-play decisions.There is
variation across states in the specific educational requirements for coaches, student athletes,
and parents; the qualifications of providers who are permitted to make return-to-play decisions;
and the populations to which the legislation applies. Given that most states are in the early
stages of implementing these laws,there is so far very little evidence of their efficacy.
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THE ROLE OF SYNTHETIC TURF IN CONCUSSION
INTRODUCTION
As evidence of the serious consequences of concussion and repetitive brain trauma
grows, the search intensifies for new methods of concussion prevention and
mitigation. When it comes to the role of equipment and padding, helmets, headgear,
and mouth guards dominate the conversation. One opportunity to reduce risk that is
consistently overlooked is the role of the playing surface, and particularly the
opportunity to reduce concussion risk by providing safer fields.
1 IN 5 CONCUSSIONS IS CAUSED BY A HEAD TO SURFACE IMPACT
In a study of a nationally representative high school population, 21.5% of concussions
across multiple sports occurred as a result of contact with the playing surface.'15.5% of
concussions were the result of primary head to surface contact, and an additional 6%
were caused by secondary head to turf contact after a player to player impact.'The CDC
estimates that between 1.6 and 3.8 million concussions occur in sports and recreation
every year.2 Therefore, contact with the playing surface may account for between
350,00o and 817,00o concussions per year in the United States.
The share of concussions caused by contact with the surface varies by sport and age. In
a study of high school and college football players, contact with the playing surface was
implicated in 10% of all concussions.3 In soccer, Comstock4 reported that 13.3% of
concussions in boys
high school soccer Study Sports Ages Concussions from
Surface Impacts
and 19.2% of Comstock et al, Soccer High School 19.2%(Girls)
concussions in girls 2015 13.3%(Boys)
high school soccer Guskiewicz et al, Football College io.0%
resulted from head to 2000 High School
surface impact. In 5- Cusimano et al, Soccer 5-19 17.5%
19 year olds in 2013 Football 11.5%
Canada, Cusimano5
found 17.5% of all Meehan et al, Football High School 15.5%
2010 Soccer(Boys+ Girls)
soccer related Basketball(Boys +Girls)
concussions and Wrestling
11.5% of all football Baseball
Volleyball
related concussions Softball
resulted from head to Table is Proportion of concussions by surface impacts across studies
surface impact.
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YOUTH ATHLETES ARE AT GREATEST RISK
The risk of concussion posed by surface conditions is elevated at the youth level. Data
from the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program found that
27.3% of soccer and 25.9% of football concussions in children aged 5-9 occurred from
surface impacts.' Biomechanical and developmental differences between younger and
older youth athletes may provide insight into the data. A child's head mass as a
proportion of total body mass peaks at birth and slowly declines over time. At age 6, a
child's head is almost 9o% adult size, while their body mass is only 20% of their adult
size. Event at age 12, a child's head size is 95% of adult size, yet their overall mass is
less than 5o% of adult size. In addition, neck musculature is less developed, leading
to a "bobblehead doll" effect and a child's inability to prevent their head from striking
the ground when they fall. Concussion in youth is an area of great concern, as studies
have shown that that the consequences of concussion in the young developing brain
are potentially more damaging than in the adult brain.'
ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELDS SEE CONSIDERABLE USE
In 2013, there were over 11,00o synthetic turf fields in use, with 1,200 installed that
year alone.8 Additionally, these fields see considerably more use than natural grass
fields, with some reports indicating some fields see ten times as much use as natural
grass fields, upwards of 4250 hours per year.'As athletes play more and more on these
synthetic field turf systems, it is important to investigate and understand how this
technology can affect injuries.
TURF FIELD CONDITIONS COULD IMPACT CONCUSSION RISK AND SEVERITY
There have been very few direct empirical comparisons of concussion risk on grass and
artificial turf fields, and those limited investigations have produced varied
findings.3>1°- 16 The relationship between an artificial turf field and concussion comes
down to the ability of the surface to attenuate impact forces. With a harder surface, less
of the impact forces can be absorbed by the material and are instead are absorbed by
the athlete's head. In synthetic tuft systems, the utilization of different component
types can affect impact attenuation properties, with some component selections
offering greater impact attenuation than others.8
Compared to natural grass, exceptionally well maintained artificial turf can perform
similarly to natural turf across a variety of measurements.17,18 In a helmet drop-test
study directly comparing artificial turf fields with both cryo and thermoplastic infill
and natural turf at an elite college sports program, artificial systems performed
comparably to natural turf, although natural turf consistently attenuated impacts more
than artificial turf.'$ Williams'' also reported that natural turf consistently attenuated
fall impacts better than third and fourth generation artificial turf systems, requiring
greater fall distances to achieve rebound forces associated with concussion risk.
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TURF FIELD COMPONENTS AND CONDITIONS CAN DEGRADE OVER TIME AND REQUIRE REGULAR MAINTENANCE
With regard to concussion, the protective characteristics of an artificial turf field have
been found to degrade as the field sees more use.9 From a structural perspective, the
choice of components, including the foam under pad, can significantly alter impact
attenuation." Further, in fields using rubber infill, a popular design among newer turf
fields, significant compaction can occur further decreasing impact attenuation in areas
of the field that are more frequently used.20 Decreased impact attenuation could
increase the amount of force transferred to an athlete's head during a fall, potentially
increasing their risk of sustaining a concussion.
While it is generally recommended turf be evaluated for firmness every year, few
comply with the rule, and athletes play on turf that may be out of compliance.
CONCLUSION
Concussion prevention and mitigation is now a priority across all sports. There are no
silver bullets when it comes to preventing concussion, and every opportunity to reduce
risk must be explored. Currently, there is limited data on how much any one piece of
athletic equipment may impact risk of concussion. Even with football helmets, an area
of intense focus, recent field studies have not shown any specific brand or model of
helmet to be more protective against concussion than another.21
Artificial surfaces should receive the same attention and scrutiny as football helmets.
Despite one in five high school sports concussions being caused by surface impacts,
and one in four concussions in youth soccer and football, we have no national
conversation on the technology underneath an athlete's feet. Helmet technology is an
area of great attention and investment, and surfaces deserve the same attention.
About the Concussion Legacy Foundation:
The Concussion Legacy Foundation(formerly the Sports Legacy Institute)is a 5oi(c)(3)non-profit
organization located in Boston,Mass. It was founded in 2007 by Dr. Robert Cantu and Christopher
Nowinski to solve the concussion crisis by advancing the study,treatment,and prevention of the effects
of brain trauma in athletes and other at-risk groups. For more information,please visit
ConcussionFoundation.org. Chris Nowinski,Clifford Robbins, Peter Schade, and Dr. Robert Cantu
contributed to this report.
Disclosures:The Concussion Legacy Foundation receives funding from Brock International
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DESERT
RECREATION DISTRICT
Date: March 31, 2016
To: Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator
Subject: January Activity Report
Palm Desert Community Center PD Gym and Fitness Center
• 4287 members utilized the gymnasium and fitness Member Scans 4287
center facilities Drop In/Daily Pass 359
• 359 additional gym and fitness center users paid the Total 4646
daily walk-in fee Memberships Sold
• 283 people registered for classes, camps and special
programs Fitness Pass 184
• 531 additional people participated in classes on a Desert Willow 428
drop in basis The First Tee 44
• 428 Desert Willow Resident Cards issued Skate Park 27
• 184 Fitness Center Passes issued Total 683
• 2 Community Center rentals for the month of
January Activity Enrollments
Tae Kwon Do 17
Portola Community Center
Sports 61
• 29 rental reservations
Health and Fitness 55
• 103.5 hours of rental use
Reagan Intramural Sports 73
Palm Desert Parks After School 15
• 137 park reservations Music/dance 34
• 633.5 hours of rental use Tiny Tots 28
Total 283
Palm Desert Skate Park
• 27 skate park memberships sold Drop-in Class Participation
• 192 skaters used the park Fitness 149
• 147 bikers used the park Line Dance 28
Pickleball/table tennis 298
Sports 56
Total 531
Palm Desert Community Center First Tee Golf Course Use
• We are partnered with Incight for the DisAbility Driving Range 991
Sports Festival on January 30, 2016. Games and 9-Hole Youth 74
activities were offered at the community center and 9-Hole Adult 842
in the park.We had approximately 600 in Lessons 0
attendance. Misc. Usage 118
• Senior Games registration is going strong with the Total 2025
enrollment.
• The cooking and concert series are still growing with Rentals by Location
popularity and are heavily attended weekly with
standing room only. Civic Center Park 21
• We held our first racquetball tournament on Freedom Park 21
January 8 and 9, 2016. We had 25 register for the Olsen Field 4
tournament. PD Soccer Park 91
• We are planning to hold an Adult Basketball League PD Community Center 54
and a Teen Basketball League this spring. We have Portola Center 29
had a few inquiries and hope they will be highly Total 220
attended.
Rentals by Facility Type
First Tee Amphitheater 2
Football Field 17
Programming Update— Gymnasium 12
• Activities at The First Tee are in full swing with our 8 Multipurpose Room 71
week Winter sessions underway.We are tracking Pavilion 7
ahead of prior year participation numbers and Softball Field 16
anticipate a 10% increase in volume Yr over Yr. Also, Soccer Field 95
the summary numbers are completed for our Fall Total 220
sessions with a 7% increase in participation over
prior year.To accommodate added participation,we
have added 5 new classes to meet the added Hours Rented by Location
demand. Civic Center Park 299
• In addition, we are gearing up for the upcoming Freedom Park 86.5
Career Builders PGA Tour event in late January. Olsen Field 26
During the week of this event, there will be no PD Soccer Park 222
sessions as we will be focused on participating in PD Community Center 182.5
assorted events.These activities include Portola Center 103.5
coordinating and providing approximately 60 youth Total 919.5
to serve as standard bearers during the tournament.
• We'll also facilitate a Master Class involving
approximate 100 youth where they will receive a Hours Rented by Facility Type
behind the scenes perspective of what goes on at a Amphitheater 32
major golf event.The Career Builders organization Football Field 30.5
provides bus transportation to and from the Gymnasium 36
tournament site.This participation is designed to Multipurpose Room 250
increase our relationship with the event organizers Pavilion 112
Softball Field 211
Soccer Field 248
919.5
and work toward an opportunity to receive financial support for our Chapter.
• Also, our Springs Country Club fundraiser was held on Saturday,January 9th and again, it was
superbly supported by the Club's membership. While final numbers are being tallied, it's
anticipated that approximately$45,000 will be donated.
• We will also be finalizing the venue for this year's TFT Golf Invitational with a targeted end of
January announcement. Finally,the Trilogy of La Quinta ladies golf fundraiser is scheduled for
Tuesday,January 26th with final preparation under way.
Golf Center activities—
• The golf operation is in full swing with all amenities available for our winter golfers. All turf
areas have been overseeded and are receiving positive comments from the golfers.
• With the reopening of the golf course, we also introduced the game of FootGolf to our golfers.
Further, we were fortunate to have hosted the United States National FootGolf team exhibition
event as part of their touring in preparation for the World Cup competition in Argentina.
• Promotion of the Golf Center has expanded with brochures being distributed to local R V Parks,
time share sites, in addition to local real estate agents for their seasonal rental units. We've also
partnered with a Street Fair vendor who sells golf balls each weekend. We have positioned a
Golf Center banner and brochures at his booth in a high traffic location to advertise the Golf
Center amenities.
TFT Board updates—
• Over recent fall and early winter time frame,there has been a strong focus on needed Board
development.The Board has welcomed 6 new board members during this period of time
bringing the number of members to 15. Further,there has been an improved approach to board
awareness, engagement and commitment to their responsibilities. We've also scheduled the
long needed board retreat for January 28th at Woodhaven Country Club. With the assistance of a
proven non—profit facilitator,the Board will develop a chapter strategic plan with supporting key
plans and actions which can be measured and reviewed to ensure the Chapter stay on target for
the coming years.
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DESERT
RECREATION DISTRICT
Date: March 31, 2016
To: Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator
Subject: February Activity Report
Palm Desert Community Center PD Gym and Fitness Center
• 4488 members utilized the gymnasium and fitness Member Scans 4488
center facilities Drop In/Daily Pass 333
• 333 additional gym and fitness center users paid the Total 4821
daily walk-in fee
• people registered for classes, camps and special Memberships Sold
programs Fitness Pass 138
• 173 additional people participated in classes on a Desert Willow 415
drop in basis The First Tee 0
• 415 Desert Willow Resident Cards issued Skate Park 32
• 138 Fitness Center Passes issued
• 2 Community Center rentals for the month of Total 585
February
Activity Enrollments
Portola Community Center Tae Kwon Do 22
• 101 rental reservations Sports 42
• 361.75 hours of rental use Health and Fitness 58
Reagan Intramural Sports 54
Palm Desert Parks After School 15
• 302 park reservations Music/dance 51
• 1897.5 hours of rental use Tiny Tots 28
Palm Desert Skate Park Total 270
• 32 skate park memberships sold Drop in Class Participation
• 169 skaters used the park
Fitness 96
• 217 bikers used the park
Line Dance 32
Pickleball/table tennis 418
Sports 45
Total 591
Palm Desert Community Center First Tee Golf Course Use
• Senior Games registration was slightly over 900.This Driving Range 1367
year we did cancel water volleyball and men's 9-Hole Youth 107
soccer. Women's volleyball had the most 9-Hole Adult 1191
participation with 32 teams. We had over 300 Lessons 0
participate in pickleball,which made this California's Misc. Usage 19
largest pickleball tournament.The tournament was Total 2684
rated tier 2 by USAPA.The only level higher is
National. All the athletes were happy with the Rentals by Location
organization and I have heard nothing but positive
comments. Civic Center Park 112
• We will be partnering with Opera Arts for their Freedom Park 82
festival on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the Olsen Field 7
amphitheater. PD Soccer Park 101
• We are partnering with AAA Automobile club again PD Community Center 58
to offer the teen driving program on March 19, Portola Center 43
2016.This program is free and has been a big Total 403
success over the previous years.
• The cooking and concert series will be ending this Rentals by Facility Type
month and we look forward to having it back in the
fall. Amphitheater 1
• We will be offering our prom dress giveaway to high Football Field 22
school seniors on March 25, 2016. Gymnasium 11
• We are offering Spring Camp March 28 through Multipurpose Room 90
April 1, 2016 7:30am to 6:00pm daily. Pavilion 11
Softball Field 159
Soccer Field 109
First Tee Total 403
Programming Update—
Hours Rented by Location
• Programming Update—Activities at The First Civic Center Park 941
Tee are in full swing with our 8 week winter Freedom Park 418.5
sessions underway. We are tracking ahead of Olsen Field 39
prior year participation numbers and anticipate a PD Soccer Park 499
10% increase in volume Yr. over Yr. PD Community Center 191
• Also, the summary numbers are completed for Portola Center _ 170.75
our fall sessions with a 7% increase in Total 2259.25
participation over prior year. To accommodate
added participation, we have added 5 new Hours Rented by Facility Type
classes to meet the added demand. Amphitheater 10
• In addition, we are gearing up for the upcoming Football Field 92
Career Builders PGA Tour event in late January.
During the week of this event, there will be no Gymnasium 33
sessions as we will be focused on participating Multipurpose Room 328.75
in assorted events. These activities include Pavilion 179
Softball Field 1076.5
Soccer Field 540
2259.25
coordinating and providing approximately 60 youth to serve as standard bearers during
the tournament.
• We'll also facilitate a Master Class involving approximate 100 youth where they will
receive a behind the scenes perspective of what goes on at a major golf event. The Career
Builders organization provides bus transportation to and from the tournament site. This
participation is designed to increase our relationship with the event organizers and work
toward an opportunity to receive financial support for our Chapter.
• Also, our Springs Country Club fundraiser was held on Saturday, January 9th and again, it
was superbly supported by the Club's membership. While final numbers are being tallied,
it's anticipated that approximately$45,000. will be donated.
• We will also be finalizing the venue for this year's TFT Golf Invitational with a targeted
end of January announcement. Finally, the Trilogy of La Quinta ladies golf fundraiser is
scheduled for Tuesday, January 26th with final preparation under way.
• Golf Center activities—
• The golf operation is in full swing with all amenities available for our winter golfers. All
turf areas have been overseeded and are receiving positive comments from the golfers.
With the reopening of the golf course, we also introduced the game of FootGolf to our
golfers. Further, we were fortunate to have hosted the United States National FootGolf
team exhibition event as part of their touring in preparation for the World Cup
competition in Argentina.
• Promotion of the Golf Center has expanded with brochures being distributed to local R V
Parks, time share sites, in addition to local real estate agents for their seasonal rental
units. We've also partnered with a Street Fair vendor who sells golf balls each weekend.
We have positioned a Golf Center banner and brochures at his booth in a high traffic
location to advertise the Golf Center amenities.
• TFT Board updates—
• Over recent fall and early winter time frame, there has been a strong focus on needed
Board development. The Board has welcomed 6 new board members during this period
of time bring the number of members to 15. Further, there has been an improved
approach to board awareness, engagement and commitment to their responsibilities.
• We've also scheduled the long needed board retreat for January 28th at Woodhaven
Country Club. With the assistance of a proven non—profit facilitator, the Board will
develop a chapter strategic plan with supporting key plans and actions which can be
measured and reviewed to ensure the Chapter stay on target for the coming years.
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DESERT
RECREATION DISTRICT
Date: March 31, 2016
To: Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission
From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator
Subject: March Activity Report (Numbers reflect activity through Wednesday, March 30, 2016)
Palm Desert Community Center PD Gym and Fitness Center
• 5389 members utilized the gymnasium and fitness Member Scans 5389
center facilities Drop In/Daily Pass 461
• 461 additional gym and fitness center users paid the Total 5850
daily walk-in fee
• 422 people registered for classes, camps and special Memberships Sold
programs Fitness Pass 128
• 161 additional people participated in classes on a Desert Willow 391
drop in basis The First Tee 83
• 391 Desert Willow Resident Cards issued Skate Park 86
• 128 Fitness Center Passes issued
• 2 Community Center rentals for the month of March Total 688
Portola Community Center Activity Enrollments
• 45 rental reservations Tae Kwon Do 22
• 199.5 hours of rental use Sports 36
Health and Fitness 60
Palm Desert Parks Reagan Intramural Sports 73
• 357 park reservations After School/camp 16/21
• 2078.5 hours of rental use Music/dance 46
Palm Desert Skate Park Tiny Tots 28
• 86 skate park memberships sold Total 302
• 219 skaters used the park Drop-in Class Participation
• 263 bikers used the park Fitness 109
Dance 31
Pickleball/table tennis 258
Sports 55
Total 453
Palm Desert Community Center First Tee Golf Course Use
• We partnered with Opera Arts for their festival on Driving Range 1397
Sunday, March 20, 2016 at the amphitheater.They 9-Hole Youth 369
had over 300 guests throughout the day. 9-Hole Adult 1220
• We partnered with AAA Automobile club again to Lessons 0
offer the teen driving program on March 19, 2016. Misc. Usage 55
This program is free and has been a big success over Total 3041
the previous years.This session we had 100 pre-
register for the program and over 120 guests attend. Rentals by Location
• We offered our prom dress giveaway to high school Civic Center Park 129
seniors on March 25, 2016.We had 14 girls
participate in the program and receive free prom Freedom Park 98
dresses. Olsen Field 23
• We are offering Spring Camp March 28 through PD Soccer Park 107
April 1, 2016 from 7:30am to 6:00pm daily. We had PD Community Center 68
21 enrolled with 22 drop-ins. Portola Center 45
• The beautiful weather has the parks in full use and Total 470
almost all the pavilions at Civic Center are reserved
every weekend. Rentals by Facility Type
Amphitheater 3
First Tee Football Field 22
Gymnasium 16
Programming Update— Multipurpose Room 97
Pavilion 18
• Our winter session was very successful in the fact Softball Field 195
that we are continuing our 10%growth over every Soccer Field 119
year.At 370+juniors involved in our programs for Total 470
the 2016 winter session that is about a comfortable
10% increase from 2015 winter session.
• We introduced one new class on Wednesdays for Hours Rented by Location
the Little Linksters (4-6 ages) and separated our Civic Center Park 1136
LPGA for 7 year olds and up and 12 year olds and up. Freedom Park 495
We separated the LPGA class for two reasons, one it Olsen Field 93
was getting to big and two we wanted to give the PD Soccer Park 354.50
older girls a chance to just be with each other. PD Community Center 238.5
• We had many outreach events over the winter Portola Center 199.5
including The Career Builder, Pete Carlson's Golf Total 2516.5
Expo,The Prestige Collegiate event, DRD spring into
fun, DRD day of the young child to list a few.
• We also had a few fundraiser with our PGA Tour Hours Rented by Facility Type
Super store by wrapping gift for customers and Amphitheater 48
raised about$2000. Football Field 100
• Also, we had 80+junior go out the Career Builder Gymnasium 49
for a Master class which takes the kids around the Multipurpose Room 389
tournament with a background experience. Pavilion 288
Softball Field 1236
Soccer Field 406.5
2516.5
• Spring session is off to a great start with one new class on Saturdays offering a NEW PLAYer 6
class and with 2 more weeks of registration I feel that we can hit the 400 student mark but only
time will tell.
• This week we will be taking 40-60 juniors to the ANA LPGA event for another Master class to
give them a behind the scene experience.
Golf Center activities:The prime season is in full swing at the Golf Center with activities on both the golf
course and practice range daily. While business traffic levels continue active, we've experienced a
reduction in our Canadian players driven primarily by the significant variance in the dollar exchange rate.
In speaking with our Canadian golfers, many are staying for a shorter length of time and have reduced
their spending to adjust to the current situation.This environment has impacted our sales volume and
player count and in speaking to other facilities in the Valley,the season while busy, reflects this changing
condition.To counter-act this impact, we increased our sales initiatives by hosting two Golf Center
parking lot sales with positive results. Utilizing primarily donated goods for sale,we created sales as well
as increased traffic to the facility. We've also partnered with US Kids golf clubs hosting a custom fitting
event on busy Saturday afternoons Also, we are continuing to receive positive comments on both the
condition of the golf course and practice facility.With the renovated hitting area,the golfers are
appreciating the improved turf and level teeing conditions. We've also seen a gradual increase in the
number of people requesting to try out our FootGolf course and with international competition planned
during the ANA Inspiration event, we are anticipating increasing interest in the sport. Also, as we enter
the Spring season, we will start our pre-planning for the upcoming Summer time period adjusting hours
of operation and golf rates to better match the needs of our golfers. Finally, we continue our outreach
to bring more golfers to the Golf Center focusing on the value conscious seasonal golfer seeking out a
quality golf experience. Collateral is distributed to local Timeshare properties, Resort concierge,
seasonal vacation rental agents and property HOA's.
The First Tee Outreach/Board:The First Tee Board activities continue to expand and having taken on
the role of a significantly improved and engaged group.The Board has now selected a President and has
organized functioning committees including Programming/Volunteers, Marketing, Strategic
Planning/Board Development, Fund raising/Special events. Further, there have been active involvement
with the National offices including fund raising conference calls with The First Tee primary philanthropy
leader. Our goal is to develop a strategic plan focusing on the key drivers to effective fundraising. We've
also been actively engaged with several outreach and fundraising events include The Golf Club of La
Quinta fundraiser, Mesquite Country club fundraiser, Portola Country Club fundraiser, DRD Foundation
CV Brewery Guest Bartender fundraiser, Golf Center Parking Lot sale, Indio Get Fit outreach, Palm
Desert Safety Festival, DRD Eggstravaganza. Upcoming events include the ANA Inspiration Tournament
(Master Class, Clinic), EWGA fundraisers, Sun City Putting event/fundraiser,Westin Mission Hills NAWLA
fundraiser. Also,we continue to prepare and promotion our The First Tee Invitational fundraiser being
held at Desert Island April 22nd with tee times available. Finally, we have seen an increase in our unique
donor numbers which is a key element for future growth.