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. <br /> METRO SPORTS COMMISSION S.W.O.T. EXERCISE <br /> May 5 Community Meeting <br /> STRENGTHS <br /> Active populations <br /> - Energetic and active populations <br /> - Population base <br /> - Active community lifestyles <br /> Population is growing; need for sports choice is growing <br /> Large base of athletic oriented individuals <br /> Educated, active, diverse population in area <br /> - The capability to reach a tremendous percentage of the metro population <br /> Expertise <br /> - Coaching and leadership competence <br /> - Availability of good coaches <br /> - Expert resources (coaches) available <br /> - National level competition site potential <br /> - Knowledgeable coaches and mentors <br /> - People, knowledge, experience <br /> - Enthusiastic people willing to volunteer <br /> Location <br /> ,- - Beautiful natural environment <br /> - Moderate climate <br /> - Area's central location in state <br /> - We have a great area/climate for hosting sports at all levels <br /> - Central geographic location to Oregon population centers (Portland/Salem, Bend, Medford) <br /> - Good weather <br /> - Diverse outdoor environment supports many different kinds of activities <br /> - Location to other metro areas in the northwest <br /> - Metropolitan areas ability to attract individuals and businesses 4 <br /> PROGRAMS <br /> - Strong college programs <br /> - Strong kid programs; Kidsports; YMCA, gyms, etc. <br /> - Youth programs <br /> - Available city league opportunities <br /> - Examples of existing successful programs - track and field <br /> - Programs offered <br /> Strong examples of excellence in many sports within our community <br /> - Activities for all age groups <br /> Kidsports already serves as a base for many sports <br /> Diversity of sports options available <br /> - Quality of existing amateur athletic organization locally <br /> - Combine and coordinate efforts (marketing - scheduling, planning) <br /> - Well established organization and process to assist in attracting events <br /> CVALCO <br /> - An outstanding youth sports program ( Kidsports) that stimulates interest in amateur athletics <br /> - riftlient climate, transportation system, safe. environment <br /> 2 <br />