Multi-use use Land Partnership Indoor Track & Field Facility Initiative Presentation to: Mayor Herb Epp & Councillors Jan d Ailly Gary Kieswetter Ian McLean Jim Bolger Mark Whaley By: Jason Dockendorff Stephen Drew July 10, 2006 Council Meeting
Objective The inclusion of a true 6 lane, 200m indoor track and field facility in the Multi-use use Land Partnership (West Side Partnership) development plans. 2
Outline Presenter Profiles Justification Current Facilities KW Region Running Participation Population/Proximity Study Public Health and Safety Proposed/Potential Facility Implementation Support 3
Profiles Jason Dockendorff Head Coach, University of Waterloo Track & Field Senior High Performance Coach, Kitchener-Waterloo Track & Field Association Ph.D. Candidate, University of Waterloo Stephen Drew Coach, University of Waterloo Cross Country Competitive athlete 4
Current Indoor Facility Justification Waterloo Recreation Complex Hard surface track surrounding an ice rink. Shape suitable for walking or medium pace running only. Safety concern associated with spectators of the ice rink crossing the track. Cold climate and poor air quality. Current participation exceeds the capacity of the facility. In a 2005 survey, 43% of Canadians agreed that it s difficult for many people to participate in sport because the facilities are too inconvenient to get to, and 41% agreed that they do not have adequate sports facilities in their community. Source: The Strategic Counsel, Reasons to Believe: Survey of Canadians on True Sport Values. July 2005 5
Demand Likelihood of Participation in Specific Recreational and Fitness Activities (Waterloo) A majority of respondents indicated they were very likely or somewhat likely to participate in the following activities over the next two years. Cardiovascular conditioning equipment (67.8% with 41.9% very likely) Walking indoors for fitness (52.3% with 29.6% very likely Source: YMCA Market Research Study, Recreation and Fitness Service Requirements in West Waterloo 6
K-W W Region Competitive Running Participation Clubs KWTFA 150 LCTFC 72 Tri-City Track Club 65 Woodstock Legion 20 High School District 4/10 457 District 6/11 1000 District 8 400 University UW T&F 64 UW CC 54 WLU CC 51 Total 2333 + Thousands of recreational runners and walkers + Youth soccer and hockey dry-land training usage 7
Ontario City Population and Facilities Population 1 Toronto 2,481,494 Track 2 Ottawa 774,072 Track 3 Mississauga 612,925 TO/York 4Hamilton 490,268 Track 5 London 336,539 Track 6Brampton 325,428 TO/York 7 Markham 208,615 TO/York 8 Windsor 208,402 Track 9 Kitchener 190,399 10 Vaughan 182,022 TO/York 11 Sudbury 155,219 Track 12 Burlington 150,836 Hamilton 13 Oakville 144,738 TO/York/Ham. 14 Oshawa 139,051 Track 15 Richmond Hill 132,030 York 16 St. Catharines 129,170 Hamilton 17 Kingston 114,195 Track 18 Cambridge 110,372 19 Thunder Bay 109,016 20 Chatham-Kent 107,341 Windsor 21 Guelph 106,170 Track 22 Barrie 103,710 York 23 Whitby 87,413 Oshawa 24 Pickering 87,139 Oshawa 25 Waterloo 86,543 City Canada Population 1 Toronto 5,202,300 Track 2 Montréal 3,607,200 Track 3 Vancouver 2,173,100 N/A 4Ottawa 1,145,500 Track 5 Calgary 1,037,100 Track 6 Edmonton 1,001,600 Track 7 Québec 710,800 Track 8 Hamilton 710,100 Track 9 Winnipeg 702,400 Track 10 London 459,600 Track 11 Tri-City 450,000 8
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The lack of facilities that meet international standards causes many Canadian communities to miss out on the opportunity to reap the economic benefits from hosting competitive games. Similarly many communities are unable to fully exploit their potential to attract sport tourism because of inadequate or insufficient facilities. Source: Sports Matters Group Consultation Brief, April 2006 10
Public Health and Safety In the next 20 years the number of people over the age of 60 will double. Sport and physical activity can help to reduce and postpone age-related disability (World Health Organization, 2003). Regular physical activity that is performed most days of the week reduces the risk of developing or dying from some the leading causes of illness (United States Department of Health and Human Services, 1996). Environmentally related falls account for many hospitalizations of aging people. Obesity Statistics % of % of population population City overweight St. Catharines, Ont. 57.30% Regina, Sask. 56.50% Saint John, N.B. 56.40% Windsor, Ont. 53.80% London, Ont. 53.60% Charlottetown 52.70% Saskatoon, Sask. 51.90% Winnipeg, Man. 51.80% Fredericton, N.B. 51.80% St. John's, Nfld. 51.40% Moncton, N.B. 50.90% Kitchener, Ont. 50.80% Source: National Population Health Survey 1998, Statistics Canada 11
Proposed/Potential Facility Open Concept Allows for many recreational and fitness activities to take place simultaneously in one large room. Fitness Equipment Fitness Equipment Courts basketball volleyball soccer tennis Fitness Equipment Fitness Equipment University of Toronto Field House 12
A Few Numbers 13 Exercise Equipment Cost (Millions) Indoor Track Gymnasium Full Size Pool Courts Weights Studios Sports Medicine Climbing Changerooms Administrative Playing Fields New (N), Refurbished (R) Ottawa 7 N N N N N N Laurentian 10 N N N/R R N N R RMC 15 N R N N N N MAC 30 N N N N R N N/R N UNBC 31 N N N R R N N N Queen's 230 N N N N N N N N N N
Implementation Expanded partnerships More investment from partners Local running clubs can and will invest in equipment for the facility Endowment funds are in place for equipment purchases Community donation 14
Support Ontario Track and Field Association A track with the appropriate dimensions provides an opportunity for students, track club members, sports enthusiasts and weekend warriors to train in safety. As well, a facility that can accommodate both training and competition is a source of revenue for the facility, and for the community at large as it will attract athletes from beyond the Waterloo region. Laurel Creek Track and Field Club The construction of such a facility would relieve the unsafe overcrowding currently experienced at the Recreation Complex, provide the communities of the City of Waterloo and the Region of Waterloo with a suitable, safe alternative and also attract appropriate users from other areas. Kitchener-Waterloo Track & Field Association University of Waterloo Cross Country University of Waterloo Track & Field Tri-City Track Club 15
Conclusions The athletic facility will be two-fold in its benefit to Waterloo and its residents: It will place Waterloo on the map as a City that offers an outstanding athletic centre It will bring in more dollars for local businesses with an increase in sports tourism a goal that all communities strive to achieve 16
Conclusions We therefore respectfully request that Mayor Epp and Members of Council recommend that the Multiuse Land Partnership include the development of a 6 lane, 200m indoor track and field facility. Land is available Public demand exists Community need exists Financial support can be harvested 17
Thank you for your time and attention "Our indoor and outdoor facilities provide a safe and attractive venue for a wide range of recreation and leisure pursuits while enhancing the beauty of our City. The Department responds in a creative and balanced manner to the full range of community needs and interests with strong leadership, effective long-range planning, ongoing community partnerships, and cost effective service delivery." The City of Waterloo, Recreation and Leisure Services Department's Mission