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t <br /> INDIVIDUAL COMMENT SHEETS <br /> Participants were asked to fill out comment sheets reflecting their own individual perspective. <br /> The comments are compiled below. <br /> 1. A youth sports park can benefit individuals, groups, and the community. What are the <br /> benefits that you feel can be the result of a park for youths? <br /> • community is place for children <br /> • less property damage from skateboarders (2) <br /> • legal place for skateboarding (2) <br /> • area currently lacks facilities (2) <br /> • sports are a part of the health of a "whole person" whether as a participant or a spectator <br /> • get children involved in positive activity that builds character, patience, teamwork and <br /> personal health <br /> • develop an improved sense of community which would result from improved security <br /> and public safety <br /> • reduce transportation needs to other sports facilities <br /> • keep young people off the street and out of trouble <br /> 2. What kind of youth sport activities have you participated in? <br /> • skateboarding (4) <br /> • soccer (3) <br /> • t -ball <br /> • softball <br /> • baseball <br /> • football (2) <br /> • basketball (2) <br /> • volleyball <br /> 3. How have you personally benefitted from participation in youth sport activities? <br /> • having fun <br /> • making friends(3) <br /> • developing determination to finish something <br /> • knowing I have helped influence kids lives through sports <br /> • as a parent in the "village" <br /> • as a spectator <br /> • focusing on positive/healthy activities <br /> • developed relationships with other parents in the neighborhood <br /> • open to trying new things <br /> • more physically active <br /> • kept me out of trouble <br /> { <br /> Churchill Sports Park <br /> Introductory Meeting Page 4 <br />