Committee reviewed the report and inquired about the rate of retention of lifeguards following the training provided by the Township in the 2021 season. It was noted that all but 2 individuals returned to work for the Township, noting that the 2 individuals who chose not to return pursued alternate fields of employment.
Members inquired about public uptake on the pickleball court times in the Spencerville arena. It was noted that on average 10-15 people participate each week. Committee members suggested additional advertising be pursued to better publicize the court times.
Donations for free swimming lessons from Ingredion Inc. and Greenfield Global Inc. were noted to have been received.
Members commended the recreation department staff on managing the interest in the summer programming, noting that 250 kids registered for the Township summer camps.
Committee suggested that a sign-in sheet be used to collect user information and obtain general feedback on the pickleball program. Members inquired about the target number of pickleball players per week to deem the program viable and possible contributors to the slow uptake of the program. It was noted that North Grenville recently started offering pickleball on the same nights and highlighted that a turn-out of 18-25 people per night on average would substantiate the provision of the courts.