Proposed Youth Sports Association Feedback

The City of Frankfort Parks and Recreation Department is currently researching and requesting public input on possibly changing the model of operations for youth recreational, ages 4-13, baseball and softball in the community. For many years youth baseball and softball has been operated by the parks department as a service to the community. In late 2023, it was discussed and approved by the Parks Advisory Board to research and look at the possibility of changing to the Association model of operating youth baseball and softball in Frankfort in an effort to take it to another level and offer the best service possible to the community. In brief, a youth sports association is an independent from the city organization, typically a 501(c)3 non-profit, that either currently exists or is formed to operate youth sports. The association works with the city to use facilities to host practices, games, etc. The association has their own board of directors, bylaws, rules, regulations, financial institution, etc. Please see below links to documents for additional information on youth sports associations. And we also encourage you to do your own research beyond the information we provide you so you can form an educated opinion.

In addition to this survey, public comment can also be given to the city commission at http://www.frankfort.ky.gov/678/Citizen-Comments.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please keep in mind this is only being researched and considered, and no final decision has been made. All information, including public comments, will be taken into consideration and discussed with city officials, the parks advisory board and the board of commissioners before any final decision is made. In addition to this survey, in-person public meetings will be scheduled. Those dates will be published on the parks website and on our Facebook page. This document and its contents are subject to change.

Do you currently or have you had in the past a youth playing in Frankfort Parks and Recreation's sports leagues?

Yes, currently have child(ren) playing

72%

Not currently, but have had child(ren) playing more than 2 years ago

11%

Never have had child(ren) playing

Not currently, but have had child(ren) playing in the last 2 years

None of the above

Closed to responses | 292 Responses

Other than a parent or guardian with children playing, are you currently or have you been involved with youth recreational baseball and softball in Frankfort? (Coach, volunteer, past employee, etc.)

52%

Yes

48%

Closed to responses | 287 Responses

If you have been involved in the question above, please describe your involvement. (Skip or N/A if not involved).

Closed for Comments

Please give us your current overall satisfaction with youth recreational baseball and softball in Frankfort Parks.

Somewhat Satisfied

28%

Satisfied

22%

Very Satisfied

14%

Somewhat Unsatisfied

14%

Very Unsatisfied

11%

Unsatisfied

No opinion, or not involved

Closed to responses | 215 Responses

If you selected unsatisfied in the question above, please give feedback.

Closed for Comments

If you have played in the current youth leagues in the past and left the program, could you please provide us feedback on why? (Skip or N/A if you have not played in the past)

Closed for Comments

Using the document sidebar, view the presentation regarding sports youth associations, then answer the following question.

Several pros are given regarding youth sports associations. Please rank the following PROS in order of importance to you: most importance (biggest pro to an association) to least importance (smallest pro to an association).

Closed to responses | 34 Responses

Using the document sidebar, view the presentation regarding sports youth associations, then answer the following question.

Several cons are given regarding youth sports associations. Please rank the following CONS in order of importance to you: most importance (biggest con to an association) to least importance (smallest con to an association).

Closed to responses | 32 Responses

Would you have interest in serving on a youth sports association board if one were to be formed?

Yes

Maybe

Closed to responses

Would you be interested in starting an association from the ground up?

Yes

Maybe

Closed to responses

If interested in serving on a youth association committee or getting information on future dates for public comment, please leave your contact information.

Documents

Athletic Associations - Regional Community Compairsons.pdf Athletic Associations Presentation (1).pdf

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Proposed Youth Sports Association Feedback

Proposed Youth Sports Association Feedback

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Do you currently or have you had in the past a youth playing in Frankfort Parks and Recreation's sports leagues?

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Other than a parent or guardian with children playing, are you currently or have you been involved with youth recreational baseball and softball in Frankfort? (Coach, volunteer, past employee, etc.)

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If you have been involved in the question above, please describe your involvement. (Skip or N/A if not involved).

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Please give us your current overall satisfaction with youth recreational baseball and softball in Frankfort Parks.

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If you selected unsatisfied in the question above, please give feedback.

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If you have played in the current youth leagues in the past and left the program, could you please provide us feedback on why? (Skip or N/A if you have not played in the past)

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Would you have interest in serving on a youth sports association board if one were to be formed?

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Would you be interested in starting an association from the ground up?

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If interested in serving on a youth association committee or getting information on future dates for public comment, please leave your contact information.

Documents