Winter & Spring 2005 Program Report

Centre Region Council of Governments
Centre Regional Recreation Authority
Centre Region Parks & Recreation

Serving the Townships of College, Harris, Ferguson, Patton, &
the Borough of State College

Ronald J. Woodhead, Director
Beth Lee, Recreation Supervisor / Programs & Special Events
Jeff R. Hall, Recreation Supervisor / Fitness & Sports
Greg L. Roth, Parks Supervisor
Todd A. Roth, Aquatics Supervisor
Molly A. Hetrick, Recreation Supervisor / Nature Center
Barbara Lindenbaum, Senior Center Director
Jennifer Seaton, Senior Center Program Asst.
Diane J. Ishler, Administrative Assistant
Kathy J. Woods, Staff Assistant
Kenyatta Shelton-Burleigh, Staff Assistant

Important Program Dates: Winter & Spring 2005
This was the second time that the Winter & Spring Leisure Guides were combined into one publication.
The 48-page booklet was distributed in the CDT and on-line on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005.
The registration period (for both Winter & Spring programs) opened on Monday, Jan. 3, 2005.

Important Program Dates: Summer 2005
The 56-page CRPR Summer Leisure Guide was distributed in the CDT and on-line on Sunday, April 4, 2005.
The registration period opened on Monday, April 5, 2005.
The Summer Program Window will run from June - August, 2005

The CRPR Website currently consists of 300+ web pages of materials for reference.
Information regarding all aspects of CRPR operations are available on the website.

Program	2004	2005
Adult Basketball League	93 (9 teams)	84 (7 teams)
Adult Volleyball League	164 (19 teams)	168 (17 teams)
Adult Singles Volleyball Club	242	384
Adult Coed Volleyball Program	102 + 3 wait list	99 + 1 wait list
Adult Fitness Programs: AM Workout, Body Toning, Step Aerobics, Dance Aerobics, Pilates	239 (12 programs) + 47 wait list	218 (11 programs) + 17 wait list
Adult Softball League	280 (14 teams)	280 (14 teams)
Adult Tennis Lessons	n / a	18
Youth Coed Basketball League	196 (22 teams)	154 (17 teams)
Youth Judo Class	27	18
Youth Girls Softball League: Grades 3-12	219 (15 teams)	168 (13 teams)
Youth Field Hockey	26	32
Youth Gymnastics	106 + 14 waitlist	119 + 2 wait list
S.C. Badminton Club	180	360
Youth Wrestling Instruction	7	6
Pitch, Hit, and Run	n / a	10
USTA Youth Tennis Lessons	n / a	15 + 2 wait list
TOTAL SPORTS / FITNESS REGISTRATION	1,881	2,133

Program	2004	2005
Youth Aquatics at HS Natatorium: - Parent & Toddler, Preschool 1 & 2, Level 1-6	244 + 37 wait list 36 programs	260 + 28 wait list 36 programs
ARC Lifeguarding at High School Natatorium	11	10
“Early Bird” Season Pool Pass Purchases (Jan. 1 - Apr. 30)	639	493
TOTAL AQUATIC PARTICIPANTS	894	763

Program	2004	2005
Discount Ski Ticket Sales (to 11 ski areas, sales began in Dec.)	78 sold $2,347 revenue	118 sold $3,554 revenue
Square & Round/Ballroom Dance: Carter & Ruby Ackerman (# of visits to classes in Jan-April)	490	729
State College Area Municipal Band Concert Attendance on Feb. 3, Mar. 20, & May 8, 2005	1,210	1,650
CRPR Easter Egg Hunt on Sat. March 26	500+	250+
2005 Park Partner Day (formerly Spring Spruce-Up Day) (8:30-Noon on Sat. 16 Apr 05)	504 volunteers	300+ volunteers
Starwatches @ Tudek Park - April 8 & May 13	65	85
Pavilion Reservations issued through 1 Jun (for all 2005 dates)	615	490
CRPR Rec Fest at MMNC	n / a	83 visitors

Program	2004	2005
Knee-High Naturalist - 4 Programs	91 participants	191 participants
Early Morning Bird Walks	31 participants	10 participants
School and Day Care Programs	2,073 participants 47 programs for 29 groups	1,607 participants 35 programs for 24 groups
Facility Rentals - groups, meetings, and events	629 visitors (12 groups)	595 visitors ( 12 groups)
2004 Friends of MMNC Memberships YTD	28 members	21 members
TOTAL Program & Rental Visitors (does not include non-program visitors)	2,824	2,424

It is noted that the renovation / expansion project was underway at the senior center
during most of the 2004 period.

Program	2004	2005
Noontime Meals served at Senior Center (Jan - May)	1,304	1,317
Program Visits (Jan - May)	11,793	12,380