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� i �� ._. .. .._ .. � � . ' � . .. ' ... - .. .. . . _ ,._ � . � . . . . • . . AGENDA ITEM 2. Discussion - Competition Policy .. �- Mr. Weeks indicated this agenda item reswlted from a Jetter from £ali- fornia Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) with their cpncern over compe- � tition in youth $ports. A Competition Committee was developed by CPRS in order to inform people of the situation and to propose solutions � � to the problem. A copy of the letter along with the goal statemen�s of the Committee were included in the Commission's packets. Mr. Weeks indicated a meeting with the Commission's Policy Committee and the Recrea��on staff was held to discuss their thoughts in the area of competitjon, the role that the Commission and the Department can play, ar�d ta at�tempt to clear1y define sports and competition. The Committee felt that the Commission should be fully involved in : study and should try to develop an exceptable policy statement and � arrive at objectives to impiement the policy. They felt the Camnis- sion shauld begin by having work sessions to discuss th�e issue and all of the ramifications qf the issue. Commissioner Weintraub felt it would be essential to receive public par�icipation in the discussions. She also .felt that it is a worth- while s�udy. Mr. Weeks reviewed the objectives for implementing the study that were suggested by the CPRS Competition Committee. He indi- cated canmunity invo1vement was one of the main objectives. He suggested the adaption of these objective� to implement the study. Commissioner Pound suggested that some of the objectives be assigr�ed to committeeS in order to get background work done on the objective. It was determined that this could. be done at a 'fater date as the study developed. Mr. Week$ reviewed the list. of reference ma�erial along with possible speakers ava�]able on the subject. Corr�nissioner Pound suggested that the s�aff determine which ref�rence materials were avai]abJe for their use at the Toca1 li�rary. This will be done. MOTION: Com�nissioner Pound moved, seconded by Commissioner . . Knecht, to implement the study on competition in youth sports. It was determined to have the f�rst work session on Apri1 l2, 1978, at 4:00 p.m. , prior to the Commission meeting. The motion pdssed unanimously by voice vote. P1r. Weeks indicated that the Commission, upon completing the study, will ' � arriv� at polic� statements for use in the future with all recreation activ�ties. These policies will then be incorporated into the recreation programs. �2_