I just had to respond to the comment made by steamvent regarding using the schools for after hours youth activities. The gyms at the schools are already used every day after school. And forget any drop in time for any of the gyms because they are scheduled so tight. There are actually kids in this town that are not winter sports club kids although it is hard for some to imagine. I am supporting the rec center in the hopes that the kids that are not competitive skiers can have a place to access sports and recreation. I am also supporting the rec center as a place to have indoor swimming. I know one can go to the Old Town Hot Springs to swim laps - but I just can't seem to bring myself to it in the middle of winter, although in the summer you can't beat it! The rec center is being spearheaded by some swim team parents, but I see it meeting the needs of so much more than that population. I see it supporting the families of Steamboat through all their phases - young and old. I also think that the Old Town Hot Springs will continue to flourish and will be a better place because of the Rec Center. Our town is big enough to support both.
Rec center committee begins campaign
I just had to respond to the comment made by steamvent regarding using the schools for after hours youth activities. The gyms at the schools are already used every day after school. And forget any drop in time for any of the gyms because they are scheduled so tight. There are actually kids in this town that are not winter sports club kids although it is hard for some to imagine. I am supporting the rec center in the hopes that the kids that are not competitive skiers can have a place to access sports and recreation. I am also supporting the rec center as a place to have indoor swimming. I know one can go to the Old Town Hot Springs to swim laps - but I just can't seem to bring myself to it in the middle of winter, although in the summer you can't beat it! The rec center is being spearheaded by some swim team parents, but I see it meeting the needs of so much more than that population. I see it supporting the families of Steamboat through all their phases - young and old. I also think that the Old Town Hot Springs will continue to flourish and will be a better place because of the Rec Center. Our town is big enough to support both.
September 9, 2007 at 9:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )