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ITEM NO. 13
DESK ITEM
DATE: June 6, 2005
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: DEBRA J. FIGONE, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: COUNCIL POLICY DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING USE OF
OAK MEADOW PARK FOR ORGANIZED SOCCER PRACTICE
The following attached report which was previously brought to Council is being provided for
additional background information.
Attachments:
Council Report, Item 20 dated 12/20/04
PREPARED BY: PAMELA S. JACOBS
ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER
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DATE: DECEMBER 13, 2004
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: DEBRA J. FIGONE, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: ACCEPT REPORT ON THE SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR SOCCER
FIELDS IN LOS GATOS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON NEXT STEPS
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Accept report on the supply and demand for soccer fields in Los Gatos.
2. Provide direction on next steps.
BACKGROUND:
At the January 24, 2004 Town Council Retreat, the Town Council discussed the use of Town parks
for sports activities, in general, and for soccer fields specifically. This discussion evolved from a
request made by soccer parents, coaches and players to require a soccer field as part of the Gateway
mixed-use development on Winchester Blvd (Sobrato). At that time, these constituents stated that
a sufficient supply of soccer fields does not exist in Los Gatos to meet the growing demand for
fields. The request for additional soccer fields was repeated at the January 20`h Town Council
meeting, at which time the Council sought public input on the use of Town parks for sports facilities.
The public also spoke about the need for a skateboard park at the January 20`h meeting. A skateboard
project is currently being pursued.
Direction from the January 24`h Council Retreat was for staff to assess the status of sports fields
available for soccer that were identified in a 1993 staff report on this matter. This assessment, as
well as an analysis of the demand for soccer fields, are included as part of this staff report.
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Reformatted: 5/30/02
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: ACCEPT REPORT ON THE SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR SOCCER FIELDS
IN LOS GATOS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON NEXT STEPS
(December 13, 2004)
Alternatives for Addressing the Soccer Field Supply Issue
Short-Term Options
For the short-term, soccer groups are operating within the constraints of a limited supply of soccer
fields. When fields are taken out of play due to construction or to changes in field use policies,
LGUSL and LGS manage to identify substitute fields or to rearrange schedules to accommodate all
players albeit at less than ideal conditions.
Optimizing the use of available fields appears to be a common practice for the soccer groups. This
is accomplished through sharing fields and juggling practice times. Another approach the groups
could explore is increasing practices during the 3 to 5 pm time slot, which is not as heavily used as
the 5 to 7 pm time slot. In the past, this approach has not been highly successful owing to the lack
of coaches available at this time and to competing after school commitments for the youth. The
groups could explore the current feasibility of the 3 to 5 pm time slot, appealing to both parents and
youth for more flexibility given the limited supply of fields.
Another option regarding the use of available fields that could be explored is installing temporary
or permanent lighting on one or more fields. According to the soccer groups, the most desired
lighted fields would be those at Fisher, Blossom Hill, Van Meter and Dave's schools. Lighting one
or more of these fields would increase the number of practices possible for the 5 to 7 pm time slot
and reduce the impact on the 3 to 5 pm time slots during daylight savings time. Installing lights on
one or more of these fields would need to be addressed in collaboration with the school district, the
schools themselves, and the neighbors. Funding for field lights may be available through the Town's
Proposition 12 and.40 programs; however, there may be limitations due to the fact that the fields are
not owned by the Town. It is our understanding that portable lights are used successfully at Saratoga
High School for Pop Warner football practice.
Another short-term option the soccer groups are pursuing is the use of county land in Vasona Park.
In the past, the County has not been receptive to the use of Vasona Park for organized sports;
however, the soccer groups are planning to discuss this with county staff.
Long-Term Options
In the long term, the addition of one or more full-size soccer fields would enable the soccer groups
to meet the demand for practice fields and full-size fields for the older youth. The Town does not
currently have property under their control that would be sufficient for the development of full-size
soccer fields.
A few properties of land in private ownership of sufficient size do exist in the Town; however, the
- Town is not currently aware of any private owner interest in selling the properties at this time. A
method that could be explored to create an incentive for private owners with more than one property
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MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: ACCEPT REPORT ON THE SUPPLY AND DEMAND FOR SOCCER FIELDS
IN LOS GATOS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON NEXT STEPS
(December 13, 2004)
The Town does not currently impose a parkland dedication fee. Given the small number of new lots
created in Town, the amount of money collected each year will be limited and the parkland created
or improved must reasonably benefit the subdivision that paid the fee. In addition, the Town's ratio
of parkland per 1,000 residents is about six acres per 1,000 residents, including Vasona, which is
within Town boundaries. If trails and open space are included, the ratio is nearly nine acres per
1,000 residents.
CONCLUSION:
Although LGUSL and LGS Recreation are able to operate within the current field supply, the supply
is not sufficient to meet the practice needs for LGUSL. Short-term options for meeting LGUSL's
practice needs include optimizing the use of available fields through scheduling more practices in
the 3 to 5 pm time period and through the installation of temporary or permanent lights on key fields
used for soccer.
Long-term options are challenging, given the limited availability of land for soccer use and the lack
of funding for land purchase. Creating an incentive for a private owner to sell at a reduced cost or
donate land for this purpose may be a viable approach. Private fundraising and partnerships are also
potential approaches to field development. Public supported revenue generators such as parks taxes,
bonds or parcel taxes are potential sources of funds for land purchase and/or soccer field
development. The Town's Proposition 12 and 40 funds may also be used in conjunction with these
sources of funds.
Staff is seeking Council comment and direction on any next steps to take regarding the supply of
soccer fields in Los Gatos.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
Is not a project defined under CEQA, and no further action is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Attachments:
Supply and Demand Analysis of Soccer Fields in Los Gatos
Distribution:
Soccer Report Contact List, Attachment 1, Exhibit A
SUPPLY AND DEMAND ANALYSIS OF SOCCER FIELDS IN LOS GATOS
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of the supply and demand for soccer fields in
the town of Los Gatos. Part I of the report addresses the demand side of the equation and covers
the users of soccer fields, the activities provided by the users and their needs for fields. Part II
follows with a discussion of the supply of fields, the impacts of inadequate supply, and
discussion of two related issues, the reservation process and field maintenance. Part III is the
conclusion. Exhibit A lists the individuals interviewed for this report and includes
representatives from the following:
Soccer Groups
1. Los Gatos Saratoga Community Education and Recreation (LGS Recreation)
2. Los Gatos United Soccer League (LGUSL)
Schools and School Districts
1. Union School District (USD)
2. Los Gatos High School
3. Los Gatos Christian Church and School
4. Los Gatos Union School District (LGUSD)
Parks Departments
1. Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department
2. Town of Los Gatos Parks and Public Works Department (PPW)
Other Community Groups and Members
1. Addison Penzak, Jewish Community Center (APJCC)
PART I: DEMAND FOR SOCCER FIELDS
PRIMARY SOCCER GROUPS IN LOS GATOS
There are two primary providers of soccer activities for youth in the Town of Los Gatos, the Los
Gatos United Soccer League (LGUSL) and the Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Education and
Recreation (LGS Recreation). A summary of the 2003-2004 soccer season showing the types of
soccer activities provided by LGUSL and LGS Recreation, numbers of participants and needs for
soccer fields is shown in Exhibit B. Below is a summary of the two soccer groups.
Los Gatos United Soccer League (LGUSL)
• 501(c)(3) with all-volunteer board, President is Ed San Juan
Became 501(c)(3) 1979-1980
Affiliated League in good standing with the CA Youth Soccer Association (CYSA)
• Provides recreational and competitive soccer activities for youth 6-17 years old
• Approximately 1700 youth participate annually (unduplicated)
• Uses soccer fields in Los Gatos Union School District and Union School District
ATTACHMENT 1
SUPPLY AND DEMAND ANALYSIS OF SOCCER FIELDS IN LOS GATOS
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In summary, the two types of soccer activity provided by LGUSL are:
Recreational Soccer
• 75% of LGUSL youth participate in recreational soccer
• Approximately 1250 - 1350 youth participated in 03-04
• Teams start at U6 (under 6) and go all the way to U 17
• LGUSL averages 96 recreational teams every year
• Uniforms provided from fees collected
• Play 10 games per fall season
• Largely coached by parents with training from LGUSL
• CYSA goals are for recreational teams that are competitive and geographically diverse;
i.e., with even distribution of players in terms of skill levels, and even distribution of
players from the community's different schools
Competitive Soccer
• 25% of LGUSL youth participate in competitive soccer
• Approximately 400 youth participated in 03-04
• Teams start at U9 (under 9) and go to U 17 with 2 teams offered per gender, per age
• LGUSL has a total of 28 competitive teams registered to play 04-05
• Purchase their own uniforms
• Play an average of 35 to 70 games per fall season
• Long-term goals for youth on this track is a college scholarship or to play professionally
Los Gatos Saratoga Community Education And Recreation (LGS Recreation)
LGS Recreation is the second largest provider of soccer activities in the Town of Los Gatos and
provides recreational soccer programs that start as young as age 3 '/2 and go all the way to age
12. The goal of the LGS Recreation programs is to provide a non-competitive, recreational
environment for children that includes age-appropriate activities: skill demonstrations, fun
games and instructional scrimmages. LGS Recreational offers Kidz Love Soccer classes year
round which provide a new definition of winning and focus on the four KLS principles:
sportsmanship, effort, learning and fun. LGS Recreation also provides a winter soccer league
and summer camps. LGS Recreation has access to an adequate number of soccer fields to meet
its current needs.
LGUSL RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE SOCCER ISSUES
Growth of Teams and Players in LGUSL
In the LGUSL Competitive League, teams start at U9 (under 9) and go to U 17 with 2 teams
offered per gender, per age. The maximum number of competitive clubs/teams that LGUSL can
accommodate for the nine age levels of competitive play is 36; currently LGUSL has 28 teams.
This is a self-imposed limit since 1995 because LGUSL cannot expand the competitive league
without impacting the recreational league due to the limited number of practice fields available.
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100% of LGUSL competitive teams maintain a twice per week practice schedule, however, that
level is less than many other competitive teams in other leagues. LGUSL estimates that 50% of
other competitive league teams in CYSA District 2 practice 3-4 days per week.
CYSA Guidelines Regarding Field Size
The CYSA offers flexible guidelines for field sizes as it would be extremely difficult for teams
across the state to meet rigid field size requirements. A field of 60 x 110 yards is considered a
full-sized field, although CYSA recommends a field size of 90x130 for youth under 11-17.
LGUSL tries to find practice and game fields that are as large as possible. The larger the field,
the more the players can get a sense of how the field will be on game day. The size of fields
recommended by CYSA for soccer teams varies with age as shown below.
All of the 10 fields available to LGUSL in 04-05 are subdivided for weekly practices. Exhibit E
shows how the 10 fields are used for practice, and what age groups can use these fields for
games. By dividing the fields in halves or thirds, LGUSL will have 24-26 spots for practice,
with teams crowded together, in areas smaller than ideal. Other constraints that come into play
are trying to keep older players together and away from younger ones to avoid injuries from
misfired balls, and to prevent the younger youth from hearing foul language.
A half field with goals is required by the older competitive teams, i.e., under 11 and older, while
younger competitive teams can get by with a field with no goals. LGUSL is the only league in
CYSA District 2 that has competitive teams practice on fields with no goals, due to field
availability constraints. LGUSL coaches have been known to purchase and bring portable goals
for their teams.
The smallest size field that would help to address the need for practice fields in Los Gatos is 40 x
40. The youngest teams, U6-8 could hold their practices on a small field of 40 x 40, but not all
aspects of the game can be practiced.
Recreational
Competitive League
CYSA Age
groups
Max.
Team
Size
# teams per
gender
Field size
recommended
(in yards)
Max.
Team
Size
# teams
per gender
Field size
recommended
(in yards)
Under 6
12
4G, 8B
20 x 30
NA
NA
NA
Under 7-8
13
13 G, 19 B
40 x 70
NA
NA
NA
Under 9-10
13
9G, 17B
50x80
13
4G, 3 B
50x80
Under 11-17
18
13 G, 13 B
60 x 110 min.
18
13 G, 8 B
60 x 110 min.
SUPPLY AND DEMAND ANALYSIS OF SOCCER FIELDS IN LOS GATOS
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organized sports. Additionally, Vasona Park has a large population of wild geese and, to a
somewhat lesser degree, ducks and coots. The amount of fecal matter left by the water fowl
feeding activities on the lawn areas has also discouraged use in the past for sports activities. The
open areas are maintained for leisure activities such as Frisbee-throwing, kite-flying, and pickup
games of football, etc. By practice, county parks in general do not allow organized sports; rather
they have a policy for providing parkland for passive activities and open space. Any organized
sporting use of the county park would require a permit, and these have been denied repeatedly to
LGUSL.
The 1993 Playfield Advisory Committee Report specifically states that the Vasona Park Director
made 10 fields available in the park for weekday practice. It is unclear when such usage
stopped. LGS Recreation staff does not recall using Vasona for their soccer activities. Current
members of LGUSL board do not recall using Vasona Park for soccer activities, nor does Vasona
Park staff recall making the lawn area available for soccer practice.
Los Gatos High School
LGS Recreation utilizes the fields at the high school for camps in the summer for youth ages 5-
12. Soccer Club of Los Gatos utilized the soccer field at the high school on Fridays from 4:30-
6:30 in April -June '04 but it caused conflicts with the concurrent softball practice at an adjacent
field, and the club is no longer using the field. According to the high school vice-principal, the
high school fields are not available because they are so heavily used that they need a break to
recover to be in any kind of useable shape for the high school students. In addition, the fields
would not be available until after 5:30 pm, and after daylight savings occurs at the end of
October, it's too dark to play soccer as the fields are not lighted. Lighting the fields is not
advised due to objections from the neighbors.
Addison Penzak, Jewish Community Center (APJCC)
This center is currently under construction and will be adding a fitness center to their facilities.
APJCC anticipates having one soccer field available to the community for a fee. Anticipated
construction completion and field availability is July '05. Previously, APJCC had 1-2 soccer
fields available for a fee. Staff at the Jewish Community Center advises that potential playing
field users send a letter to the Executive Director stating their needs and interest levels in future
playing fields at the JCC.
Los Gatos Christian Church and School
According to the 1993 Playfield Advisory Committee Report, Los Gatos Christian Church made
playfields available to outside groups. Since that time, demand from church and school leagues
for playfields has increased resulting in the need for the church to rent additional soccer fields
from the City of San Jose. Consequently the soccer field is no longer available to outside
groups. The church has one soccer field and plans to develop another one on its property.
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gender, for reasons discussed previously. Although the competitive league of LGUSL is not yet
at full capacity(1), when two teams in a particular age group and gender are full, additional
players must be turned away. In addition, many competitive clubs or teams desire to practice
more often than the twice per week schedule that LGUSL can offer. Five teams "left" the league
in the past few years knowing that they could play year-round elsewhere; LGUSL does not offer
competitive play during winter. There is an estimated 150-200 youth from Los Gatos playing in
other leagues such as DeAnza, Central Valley and Almaden Leagues. In addition, competitive
clubs desire the best quality fields available. Los Gatos fields are known to be of poor quality
and other leagues don't enjoy playing on them.
RESERVING FIELDS
Reserving fields among Los Gatos organized sports teams does not appear to be a problem. The
Los Gatos Union District has a process that has been in place for many years and the major users
know one another and work out their schedules collectively. The Union School District
implemented a new process this past year and LGUSL reports no problems with it.
Union School District (USD)
USD called all sports groups to a meeting and worked out a schedule collectively. This is the
first year that the Union District is charging fees: $15/player/season, plus $100/field
utilized/month. The fees served to manage demand. LGUSL felt the process was reasonable.
Los Gatos Union School District (LGUSD) Process through LGS Recreation
Each year LGS Recreation sets their class and sport schedule, blocks out their needs on the Field
Availability Schedule and thus determines when elementary school fields are available to outside
groups, i.e., LGUSL, Little League and Pony League Baseball, and Los Gatos-Saratoga Girls
Fast Pitch Softball. LGS Recreation then sends this Field Availability Schedule of Elementary &
Middle School Fields, to LGUSD. The outside groups also review the Field Availability
Schedule, and the three groups work together to set up practice and play schedule, generally 6
days/week, for all three sports. LGUSL then sends a final copy of the schedule to the LGUSD
and to the LGS Recreation. When needed, LGS Recreation will facilitate discussion among the
outside groups to finalize the playfield schedule.
FIELD MAINTENANCE
All individuals interviewed for this report agree that maintenance of school soccer fields is
inadequate. Hampered by limited funds, school districts cannot keep the fields at desired levels.
Soccer Report Contact List
Harley Crock, Recreation Supervisor
Ed San Juan, President
Los Gatos Saratoga Community Education and
Los Gatos United Soccer League (LGUSL)
Recreation (LGS Recreation)
17860 Bruce Avenue
123 E. Main Street
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Ph: 408.354.7006
Ph: 408.354.8700, ex. 229
ed.sanjuan(a,lmco.com I
Fax: 408.395.3828
www.lgusl.org
Kathy Haugen, Secretary to Director
Doug Ramezane, Vice-Principal I
of Facilities, Planning and Construction
Los Gatos High School
Los Gatos Union School District (LGUSD)
20 High School Court
15766 Poppy Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Ph: 408.354.2730, ex. 213#
Ph: 408.335.2013
Fax: 408.354.3742
Fax: 408.395.6481
Ms. Nan Wojcik, Chief Financial Officer
John F. Goldsworthy, Park Use Coordinator
Union School District (USD)
Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Dept.
5175 Union Ave.
298 Garden Hill Drive
San Jose, CA 95124
Los Gatos, CA 95032-7669
Ph: 408.377.8010, ex. 202
Ph: 408-355-2220, E-mail:
www.unionsd.org
01 hn.goldsworthygl)rk.sccgov.org
Leroy Eikanas
Ms. Becky Kellogg
Director of Sports Ministry
Executive Assistant to the Director
Los Gatos Christian Church and School
Addison Penzak Jewish Community Center
16845 Hicks Road
14855 Oka Road
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Los Gatos, 95032
Ph.: 408.268.1411
Ph: 408.358.3636
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John Curtis, Director
Patrick McEntee, Board Candidate
Town of Los Gatos Parks and Public Works Dept.
Loma Prieta Joint Union School District
41 Miles Avenue
17220 Melody Lane
Los Gatos, CA 95030
Los Gatos, CA 95033
Ph: 408.399.5774
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EXHIBIT A
Annual Soccer Schedule By Season with 2003-2004 Participant Numbers
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
SUMMER
Mid-September to
Mid-January to
April to
Late June to
Dates:
Mid-December
End of March
mid-June
Late August
Kidz Love Soccer
Kidz Love Soccer
Kidz Love Soccer
Kidz Love Soccer
LGS
Ages 3'/2 - 12 (500)
Ages3'/z - 12 (200)
Ages 3'/z - 12 (350)
Ages 3 %z - 12 (200) I
Recrea-
R
ec
tion
Winter Warriors
Summer Camps
i
Ages 5-12 (150)
Ages 5-12 (350)
Total
Players
500
350
350
550
CLASSES
Fields
Need:
Need:
Need:
Need: 2 flds. 3days/wk
Needed
3 flds. 3days/wk
3 flds. 3days/wk
3 flds. 3days/wk
Have: Same
Have: Same
Have: Same
Have: Same
CAMPS
Need: 4 flds. 5 da/wk
Have: 3 flds'..5 da/wk
FALL
WINTER
SPRING
SUMMER
Aug. 1 - Dec. 1
Dec. 1 - Mar. 31
Apr. 1- June 1
July 1-3150
Major Season
25% of participants are
Only make-ups for
Approx. 400 youth
I
Approx. 400 youth j
i Los
on LGUSL Comp. teams
postponed games;
Ages: 9-17
Ages: 9-17 j
Gatos
Ages 9-17 (400)
Most held indoors at
United
"Off the Wall
Just Competitive teams;
Just Competitive teams;
Soccer
75% of participants are
Soccer" in Santa
no Rec. teams
no Rec. teams
on LGUSL Rec. teams
Clara;
League
Ages 6-17 (1200-1300)
(LGUSL)
Need practice fields
for Under 14 and
I
below - 15-20 teams
Total
Players
Approx. 1700
200-300
Approx. 400
Approx. 400 j
Need: 15
Need: 3-5
Need: 6
Need: 4-5
Fields
Needed
Have: 9 (Oster only
Have: 2
Have: 2
Have: 1
available in Spring)
j
Optimally, LGS Recreation needs 4 fields. Have been using 3 to make 4 smaller fields and they consider their needs met.
EXHIBIT B
Los Gatos United Soccer League and CYSA Structure
California Youth
CYSA is a non-profit corporation
Soccer Association
CYSA
supported through player registration fees,
league fees, sponsorships and donations.
(CYSA) North
Goal: provide an opportunity for youth
players of all skill levels to participate in
soccer programs.
Nine
Other District
Districts
Geographic designations established
by CYSA.
Districts 2
A league is a structured organization
18 other Los Gatos United
Leagues
Within a CYSA District whose purpose is
to offer competition to the teams
Leagues Soccer League
registered with it. Teams shall be divided
into CYSA age groups, and play amongst
themselves according to an established
schedule, spread through a season of play.
Teams
Select
Competitive
Recreational
Special
(Class I -
(Class 3 -
(Class 4 -
(Class 5 -
Competitive)
Semi-Competitive)
Recreational)
TOPSoccer)
Top
level el teams
Intermediate level teams
Teams formed within a
Community based
formed
selection
formed by tryout selection
home league on an equal in
soccer designed to
process; compete
proce
s
process; compete only in
strength basis. Tryouts
meet the needs of
Division 1 or
only
Division 3 level play.
forbidden. Competes only
children 4-19 years
State level play.
in Division 4 level play.
of age with physical
or mental disabilities.
The Two Competitive Divisions are
The Rec. Division
No demand for
Comprised of Club Teams
is Comprised of
TOPSoccer; To date
LGUSL plays every
A club is a structured organization whose purpose it is to
"In-House Teams"
player who has come
sponsor 1 or more teams to play soccer in a CYSA
forward, in the Rec.
affiliated league or leagues.
LGUSL averages 95 in-
league, including
LGUSL has 28 Club Teams: Examples: Soccer Club of
house or recreational
those with physical
limitations
Los Gatos, Los Gatos United, Los Gatos Cats, AC Los
teams/season
.
Gatos, Los Gatos Pride
EXHIBIT C
WMI
Fees for Soccer Activities & Field Maintenance in Los Gatos
LGS Recreation
Player Fees
Kidz Love Soccer: $74-84 for 8 weeks; Winter Warriors: $92 for 8 meetings
Summer Camps: $884192 based on age/length of camp
Players Receive: Uniforms, tee-shirts, balls depending upon which activity
LGS Rec. Field Maintenance Costs are included in annual LGUSD facility use fee.
Los Gatos United Soccer League
Player Fees
Recreational Soccer Fees - $135/player/fall season
Competitive Soccer Fees - $160/player/fall season
Players Receive: Uniforms, Insurance, Pictures, Trained Coaches and Referees
(3/game), facility rentals for mtgs. & registration, Tournament fees, etc.
League Costs: (These costs factored into player fees above.) To Union School District
for field use: $15/player/season, plus $100/field utilized/month
To Los Gatos Union School District for field use/maintenance: Set monies aside
specifically for maintenance, approximately $ l0k-$17k. Avg. annual cost approx. $3-
4k per large field; have 5 large in 04-05. Cover minimal work to other fields (pot holes.)
Cost Sharing: LGUSL paid $9K & $5K for a topsoiler and an aerator in a cost sharing
arrangement with LGUSD and other sports organizations
EXHIBIT D
Sizes of LGUSL's Game and Practice Fields Available in 04-05
Union School District
Field
Accommodates
Subdivides
Status of Usage
Sites
Size
games for
into practice
what ages?
fields
1) Carlton Elementary
100x45
U10
40x35
60x40
Only fall soccer season
2) Lone Hill
80x80
U10
80x40
80x40
Elementary
3) Noddin Elementary
100x40
U12
60x50
50x40
Fall '04 will be first
usage due to repairs
now complete
4) Oster Elementary
100x100
Full sized
50x50
50x50
Available in Spring
All Ages
Only
5) Union Middle
100x60
All Ages
2 @
2 @
Fall '04 will be first
School
&
50x30
40x40
usage in 3-4 years
70x40
11) De Voss
110x50
All Ages
60x50
60x50
Fall
04 Available
12) Howes/Stratford
110x50
All Ages
60x50
60x50
Used for past 3 years
Los Gatos Union School
Field
Accommodates
Subdivided
Status of Usage
District Sites
Size
games for
into practice
what ages?
fields
1) Fisher Middle School
110x60
All Ages
60x55
60x55
LGUSL heavy use
2) Van Meter
60x40
U6
4000
4000
In use Fall 04
Elementary
3) Daves Avenue
100x40
U10
50x40
50x40
Not available May 2005
Elementary
to 2008
4) Blossom Hill School
80x50
U10
50x40
50x40
Not available May 2005
to 2008
The Field Size indicates the optimal space that "painted off' to make a game field at each location. When creating
two smaller practice fields, however, from the game field, additional footage may be incorporated to make the fields
as large as possible, even thought it is not desirable to be included in the painted off section for the game field.
EXHIBIT E
Los Gatos United Soccer League Field Usage From 2001-2005
Union School District Sites
LGUSL
LGUSL
LGUSL
LGUSL
Status of Usage
01-02
02-03
03-04
04-05
1) Alta Vista Elementary
Field is slanted;
mostly used by girls
softball
2) Athenour Elementary
Outside Boundaries
3) Carlton Elementary
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Only fall soccer season
4) Dartmouth Middle School
Outside Boundaries
5) Guadalupe Elementary
Outside Boundaries
6) Lietz Elementary
Outside Boundaries
7) Lone Hill Elementary
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
8) Noddin Elementary
Yes
Yes
NA during
Yes
Fall '04 will be first
construction
usage due to repairs
now complete
9) Oster Elementary
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Available in Spring
Only in 04-05
10) Union Middle School
Closed for
Closed for
Closed for
Yes
Fall '04 will be first
construction
construction
construction
usage in 3-4 years due
to repairs
11) De Voss
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fall '04 Available
12) Cinnabar
Yes
Home field for Little
League; Doesn't work
well for soccer
13) Howes/Stratford
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Used for past 3 years
14) Mirrasou/Los Gatos
Yes
Yes
Yes
Angled field, not
Academy
usable
i
15) Ross
Yes
Yes
Yes
Bowl-shaped, not j
usable
'Sites 2, 7, 11-15 are Union Elementary School District Leased Sites; i.e., leased to private schools, preschools, etc.
' It is a violation of League regulations to use fields outside of CYSA District 2 boundaries. Teams would be
encroaching on another League's practice area.
EXHIBIT F