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Appendix 1 <br /> Support for Specific Actions to Implement the Strategies <br /> Facilities Planning for the Next 10 Years. In September, 1994, representatives from Kidsports, <br /> the cities of Eugene and Springfield, and Willamalane and River Road Parks and Recreation <br /> Districts met to discuss facility needs for the next 10 years. The group discussed sports with <br /> major use such as baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball, as well as sports with <br /> fewer participants such as rugby, ultimate, lacrosse, and flag football. <br /> Gymnasium Space <br /> There are approximately 50 gyms in the metro area now, almost all of which are in public <br /> schools. Gyms are used after school and on weekends, primarily for basketball and volleyball; <br /> practice time is very limited for both adults and youth. The current situation and a projection for <br /> the future is presented below. Figures reflect the last full year of participation -- 1993/94. <br /> Sport: Basketball <br /> Number of Teams: Kidsports 700 teams <br /> City of Eugene 90 (122) <br /> YMCA 75 (123) <br /> High Schools 48 <br /> Willamalane 45 (60) <br /> Total 958 (305) <br /> (Figures are reflective of demand for peak season. <br /> Yearly totals are in parentheses.) <br /> Expected Growth: Likely to be moderate, but could grow if more gym space <br /> was available. <br /> Sport: Volleyball <br /> Number of Teams: Kidsports 180 teams <br /> City of Eugene 124 (370) <br /> River Road Pks 16 <br /> Willamalane 20 <br /> Total 340 (370) <br /> Expected Growth: Likely to be substantial, as baby boomers continue to age. <br /> Consensus of Staff: Population growth, existing need, and estimated increase suggest that the ic <br /> metro area will need 15 middle school gyms for basketball, volleyball, and minor sports within the <br /> next 10 years. <br /> Sports Fields <br /> Sports fields are used for a variety of activities. They serve as open space in our urban area, but <br /> Sport sPlan <br /> Page 17 <br />