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MEETING THE DEMAND FOR
YOUTH SOCCER IN RICHMOND
CHAMPIONS
Medina Ayll Classic
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RICHMOND
UNITED
БОССЕР
By Samantha Torres, MPH
Commissioner, Recreation and Parks Commission, City of Richmond June 20, 2023
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OVERVIEW OF PRESENTATION
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Moving Forward
Youth Soccer Soccer field Parternships
Overiew access • May 3 Parks Tour
• Joint Powers
• Soccer field needs Agreement for • Proposed
• Public health needs
• City of Richmond Richmond access to solutions
• Diverse youth soccer
General Plan 2010 Tom Bates Regional
options Sports Complex
• WCCUSD fields
• Access issues to • Joint-use agreements
with WCCUSD and
soccer fields
the City of Richmond
• Potential park fields
• SAFE Agreement
2012
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YOUTH SOCCER
National Youth Sports Strategy- 2018 Presidential
US Dept. Of Health and Human
Services Executive Order
1. Increase awareness of the benefits of participation in 13824 sports and recula
importance of good nutrition. Good health, including physical activity and proper nutrition, supports Americans', particularly children's,
2. Promote private- and public-sector strategies to increase well-being, growth, and development. Participating participation in sports, encourage regular physical activity, in sports allows children to experience the and improve nutrition.
connection between effort and success, and it
inlan matrics that gauge vouth a purticipation and enhances their academic, economic, and social physical activity to inform efforts that will improve prospects.... As of 2016, only 37 percent of children participation in sports and regular physical activity among played team sports on a regular basis, down from young Americans. 45 percent in 2008. Particularly troubling is that sports participation disproportionately lags among
4. Establish a national and local strategy to recruit volunteers young girls and children who are from economically who will encourage and support youth participation in sports distressed areas.
and regular physical activity, through coaching, mentoring, teaching, or administering athletic and nutritional programs.
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YOUTH SOCCER
Richmond Youth Soccer Options
• City programs
• Youth instructional programs
• Outdoor leagues for youth
and adults
• Futsal
• School Programs
• WCCUSD, public charter Escuela Oficial Richmond Rayados Estamos Afiliados al Club de Futbol Monterrey Rayados A.C. schools and private schools * *
en la Vida
• Community Organizations
y en la Cancha
• Club Soccer programs www.escuelaoficialrichmondrayadas.org Facebook: Grichmondrayadas
email: [email protected]
• Regulated by US Soccer Tel. (510) 734-2269, (925) 214-1192 • Volunteers-based and
professional models
• Community groups
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UNDERSTANDING THE
NEEDS FOR SOCCER
FIELDS
High level soccer field
Modified soccer fields Full-sized soccer
considerations
fields
• US Soccer regulations state children under 13 • MLS/NCAA regulations state years old shall play the sport on a modified • US Soccer regulations state fields shall be a minimum 70
children 13 and older and
basis to enhance skill development and yards wide by 110 yards long. adults shall play under
learning. • Spectators must be physically
standard conditions.
• Modifications for players on field separated from the playing field • Standard number of players
• Children under 8- 5v5 or 4v4 (no goalie) at all times. on field
• Technical area needs, locker
• Children under 10- 7v7 • U13 and older- 11v11
rooms, first responder access.
• Children under 12- 9v9 • Standard field size
• Special AV/ lighting
• Modified field sizes • 100/120 yards in length,
considerations for TV
• U12 9v9 - 70/80 yards in length, 45/55 50/80 yards in width. broadcasting
yards in width.
• U10 7v7-55/65 yards in length, 35/45
yards in width. Turf or grass?
• U8 4v4- 25/35 yards in length, 15/25 yards No regulations for youth soccer! in width
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165-195 feet length
105-135 feet width
75-105 ft L
45-75 ft W
300-3600 feet length
150-240 feet width
5v5
7v7
Modified
210-240 feet length
135-165 feet width
9v9
Full-sized
*roughly to scale S. Torres June 2023
165-195 feet length
105-135 feet width
75-105 ft L
45-75 ft W
300-3600 feet length
150-240 feet width
5v5
7v7
Tennis Court Modified
78 ft L x 27 ft W
210-240 feet length
135-165 feet width
9v9
Full-sized
*roughly to scale S. Torres June 2023
Chronic lack of sport fields
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RICHMOND PULSE
• Lack of soccer fields is not a new problem
• https://richmondpulse.org/2012/07/11/in-richmond-a-love-of-soccer-but- nowhere-to-play/
• Parks Master Plan 2010
• Analysis of soccer field needs based on community needs assessment • Soccer field per population size ratio proposed: 1 in 3,000 • 19 more fields needed, probably more now due to population increase • Included in the 2030 General Master Plan Search
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Access issues- maintenance, costs
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Rep City and school grass fields lack adequate field maintenance • Costs for turf fields at WCCUSD fields in Richmond are excessive relative to emmiNther Local field how to express his eins through soccer hes angry, for example, hilluse that. emotion in the game, to be more aggressive towards the ball, more energetic." BUILD HELP OTHERS
• WCCUSD does not give Richmond turf field priority to Richmond kids.
But Angel, 13, a player for the Richmond Sol Cobras, doesn't get angry often. In fact, he said anger is exactly the opposite of what he Eniov our content? TATA
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Parks Master Plan 2010
SPORTS FIELDS RECOMMENDATIONS
• Page 123-124 for soccer
Improve Maintenance of Existing Fields
Many of the sports fields are not used to their full potential due RICHMOND PARKS MASTER PLAN to insufficient maintenance. Where fields have worn turf and un- even surfaces, and damaged fences, backstops or bleachers, they are no longer suitable for league play. In some cases, Richmond Soccer (Single and Multi-use Fields) sport leagues have declined to hold tournaments due to poor The City has two purpose-built soccer fields, at Country Club field conditions. If conditions are poor, fields may be unusable.
Vista Park and at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. As the popular- The playability of the sports fields can be improved, and use of ity of soccer has increased, soccer is being played or practiced on outfields of ballfields and on informal turf areas. existing facilities increased, if maintenance is improved. reation Department has reserved and charged use fees for some of these additional locations. The following map and discussion includes fields where soccer is regularly played or practiced. RECOMMENDATIONS • Establish partnerships for volunteer involvement in field and Currently, soccer is regularly played at 16 locations, not including facilities maintenance (leagues, teams, neighborhood groups, the fields at Bates Fields JPA. etc.).
Of the existing soccer locations:
• 5 are in Community Parks • Enforce resting time for fields to prevent turf damage from • 8 are in Neighborhood Parks overuse.
• 3 are in Joint Use Parks
• none are lighted
Expand the Usability of Existing Fields
• 1 park has 2 soccer locations
Many of the existing fields can be improved by minor or major
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Upgrade unofficial fields to functional practice fields by chang- 0-
ing configuration, re-grading, or improving infrastructure or amenities.
• Add lighting to existing fields to extend hours of use. nthetic turf to decrease required dow
Figure 5.11 - Soccer Distribution
and does not require resting time for turf health).
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Richmond General Plan 2030
• City of Richmond General Plan 2030
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/2608/General-Plan-2030
• Element 5-Parks and Recreation
10 Parks and Recreation
GOAL PR1
An Integrated System of Parks, Green Streets and Trails Action PRI.C Parks Master Plan
Complete the development of the comprehensive long-range Parks Master Plan to address changing recreation interests, trends eeds and priorities. The Parks Master Plan should
• induding those hiy aced ats and clare dual yes oment and remani on progams ford in the communiy • Identify long-term goals for the Recreation Department and the community; • Describe current and future needs, interests and community preferences for improving new parks and community facilities nd expanding or initiating new programs and services
• Present a long-range plan for physical park and community facility improvements; • Refine performance standards and further develop park design guidelines and criteria; • Develop a long-term strategy for the Richmond Greenway; • Prioritize projects in areas that are underserved, deficient in parks and in need of facility improvements; and • Side in igh ofeching no and aragies for managing the Crys commimens so that new reques and intiatives are con- See also: WA
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SOCCER FIELD ACCESS
City of Richmond MLK SPORTS FIELDS YOUTH SPORTS $ 28/HR ADULT SPORTS $41/HR
INCLUDES-1 TRASH CAN PER BOOKING.
turf- $41 per hour $ 100
FEES DO NOT INCLUDE BAGS, GOALS, OR FIELD MARKING. ADULT BASEBALL $ 73/HR
EXTRA FEES WILL APPLY NON-LEAGUE
(lights and goals TENNIS COURTS $ 16/HR
MLK TURF FIELD - YOUTH $ 41/HR
extra, plus bathroom $ 300
MLK TURF FIELD - ADULT $ 51/HR LEAGUES
key deposit) MLK TURF/TRACKS - YOUTH $ 31/HR
MLK TURF/TRACKS - ADULT $ 41/HR
Rumrill Sports Park Fields (1509 Rumrill Blyd)
City of San Pablo Youth Youth Youth Youth Youth Youth For Rates Non-Profit Non- Private Private For Profi Profit
(per hr./per field) (Resident) Profit (Resident) (Non-Resident) (Resident) (Non-Resident) Rumrill turf (modified)- (Non-Resident)
$22 per hour Field 1 $17/hr. $22/hr. $22/hr. $28/hr. $33/hr. $39/hr.
Field 2 $17/hr. $22/hr. $22/hr. $28/hr. $33/hr. $39/hr. (Lights extra)
Field 3 $17/hr. $22/hr. $22/hr. $28/hr. $33/hr. $39/hr.
Practice Field $12/hr. $17/hr. $17/hr. $22/hr. $27/hr. $32/hr.
Youth
Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex, Natural Turf
Youth, non-profit leagues 2-hours $29 $35
City of Berkeley Tom Bates 2-hours $72 $86
Adults, for-profits, private schools
fields- $35 per 2 hours for Tom Bates Regional Sports Complex, Synthetic Turf non-residents Youth, non-profit leagues 2-hours $40 $48 Adults, for-profits, private schools 2-hours $91 $109
Sports Field User Fines (Policy Violations: Applicable to all athletic fields) *Estimates and rates acquired March 2023 S. Torres June 2023 LET'S PLAY!
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Maintenance & Utility Fee $780.00
Custodial Staff $1,051.18
Restroom Use $468.00
Optional Services & Equipment
Field - Football (TURF) $650.00
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Richmond High turf soccer field- $115 per hour
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PARTNERSHIPS
• Joint Powers Agreement between
5 cities- Richmond, Berkeley, El
Cerrito, Albany and Emeryville.
• • Established in 2003, signed City
Resolution by then Mayor Irma
Anderson and City Manager
Malcolm Hunter in 2002.
• Established agreement for joint
use, maintenance and
development of Tom Bates
Regional Sports Complex,
operated by City of Berkeley
• Joint Use Agreement between WCCUSD and City of Richmond • Only formal JUA sports fields authorized between city and school district is Fairmead, Olinda and Valley View.
• Currently being re-written.
• SAFE Coalition-Safe Athletic Fields for Education (SAFE), resolution from 2012 • Agreements between community organizations, City of Richmond and WCCUSD S. Torres June 2023
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PARTNERSHIPS
SAFE Coalition
JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF RICHMOND • Outlines field user expectations, THIS JOINT USE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this day of → 2016 cost-sharing between COR and ('Effective Date"), by and between WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, a California public school district ("District") and the CITY OF RICHMOND, a municipal corporation of the State of California ("City"). District and City may be individually referred to herein as a "Party" or collectively referred to herein as "Parties." WCCUSD
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, District is the owner of certain real property as set forth in Exhibit "A," located within the • Reduced cost to community District ("School Sites"); and
WHEREAS, the City is the owner of certain real property as set forth in Exhibit "B" located within the City of Richmond rity Sites , and organizations
WHEREAS, the provisions of Education Code sections 10900 through 10914.5, inclusive, (the "Community Recreation Act") authorize and empowers cities and public school districts to cooperate with one another for the purpose of authorizing, promoting and conducting programs of public services which will contribute to the • Approved by City Council attainment of general recreational and educational objectives for children and adults of the state, and to enter into agreements with each other for such purposes; and
September 25, 2012 with Mayor
WHEREAS, the District and City's joint use of the recreational and educational facilities located on the School Sites and City Sites will provide a benefit to the students who attend the schools and to City's residents, AGREEMENT Gayle McLaughlin
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained in this agreement, the Parties agree as follows:
• Orgs included Richmond United Soccer
1. TERM OF AGREEMENT. The "Term" of this Agreement shall be for three (3) years commencing on Effective Date, and shall remain in effect until - 2019, and shall continue from year to year unless terminated earlier pursuant to the termination provisions set forth in this Agreement. Club, Richmond SOL, Richmond Eagles,
1.1. Option to Extend. Upon the District's determination of noninterference as required by Education Code section 17529, the term of the Agreement may be extended an additional two (2) year term. Richmond Little League, Richmond
2. JOINT USE OE SITES.
Eclipse Soccer, Richmond Half-Steppers,
2.1. District Schaol Sites:
2.1.1. District Use. The District's use of the buildings, grounds, equipment or recreationa Richmond Steelers, Richmond Grinders. acilities ("District Recreational Facilities") located on the School Sites for any purpose shall take precedence and priority over the City's or any other person's or entity's use. "District's Use" includes use of the District Recreational Facilities, without limitation:
• Dissolution? When? How?
2.1.1.1. Use during any time when school is in session, including Summer School;
2.1.1.2. Use during any time that has been scheduled in advance by the various school principals or other school officers for classes, activities, exercises, or functions; S. Torres June 2023
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MOVING FORWARD
• Infrastructure
development for fields
• Maintenance of existing
facilities
• Community involvement
and addressing mistrust
• Sustainability in
partnerships and
agreements
• Providing access to
WCCUSD soccer fields
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MOVING FORWARD
May 3, 2023 Parks Tour with
Councilmembers, Parks and
Public Works Staff, Recreation
and Parks commission. Toured
the following sites:
• Shields- Reid Park
• MLK Park
• Booker T. Anderson Park
• Nicholl Park
• Wendell Park
• Lucas Park
• Richard Boyd Park
• Valley View/Lamoine Cheese
Park
• North Richmond Ball Park
• Hilltop Park
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MOVING FORWARD
CastroValleySoccer.com
daidas adidas adidas adidas
• Begin exploring possibilities
for a sports complex for
adidas
adida soccer in Richmond
CASTEY
SOCCER CLOS
• Incorporate soccer use in park
remodels and updates
• Form partnership with
WCCUSD to subsidized fees
for Richmond youth soccer
• Invest annually in developing
youth sports infrastructure
and programs.
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Richmond Soccer Coordination Center
www.RichmondSoccerCC.org
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