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Staff Re,~ort
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REPORT TO: Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
DATE OF MEETING: February 27, 2012
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Hildebrand, Director, Community Programs and
Services , 741-2687
PREPARED BY: Denise Keelan, Manager of Aquatics and Athletics 741-2706
Bob Cheyne, Supervisor of Athletics 741-2989
WARD(S) INVOLVED: all
DATE OF REPORT: February 15, 2012
REPORT NO.: CSD-12-033
SUBJECT: AFFILIATION OF KITCHENER WATERLOO PREDATORS
VOLLEYBALL CLUB
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club be approved as an affiliated minor
sport group with the City of Kitchener, per the City's Minor Sport Affiliation policy; and
That the Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club be added as an insured group to
the City of Kitchener's Minor Sports third party liability insurance program.
BACKGROUND:
The Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club has applied to the Athletics Section to
become an affiliated minor sport group and to be added to the City's Minor Sport Third Party
Liability Insurance policy. Through affiliation the club's goal is to continue with its development
as a sustainable community organization that can continue to provide quality volleyball
programs for many generations of volunteers and participants.
REPORT:
Created in 2007 the Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club is an incorporated not-for-
profit volunteer organization whose goal is to establish itself as one of the top clubs in the
province. The Club is governed by a dedicated volunteer board of directors adhering to the
principles laid out in their club bylaws and they meet all the requirements of affiliation.
The Club offers a variety of programs for both girls and boys that include introductory programs,
recreational house league and competitive teams with both indoor and beach volleyball options.
The club operates out of elementary and secondary school gyms for their indoor programs and
will be utilizing the McLennan Park beach volleyball pits for the growing beach volleyball
program.
The Club currently has 537 registered athletes of which 237 are Kitchener residents. The
programs are offered to individuals who range in age from 5 to 18 years, but their objective is to
create a life long passion and enjoyment of the sport in their athletes.
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The Kitchener Waterloo Predators Volleyball Club expects to also pursue affiliation with the City
of Waterloo within the coming year.
ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN:
Community Priority: Quality of Life - "ensure that Kitchener achieves and sustains its vision of
broad community health and well being."
Diversity - "ensure that Kitchener embraces opportunities to build an
inclusive community."
Foundation: Efficient and Effective Government
Goal: Public Sector Leadership "To position the municipality as a leader in
public sector policy, processes and systems."
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
The City of Kitchener will have 42 Minor Sport affiliated groups with the addition of this
Volleyball club. Each of the organizations are actively engaged and supported through our CSD
resources and Athletic section staff. We strive to maintain ongoing communication and provide
tools to ensure sustainability for each sport organization.
ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Jeff ~Ilmer, Deputy CAO, Community Services
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