2011 Annual Report

2011

COLWOOD • HIGHLANDS • LANGFORD • METCHOSIN • VIEW ROYAL • JdF ELECTORAL AREA

WEST SHORE PARKS & RECREATION

ANNUAL REPORT

Our Vision West Shore Parks & Recreation is an innovative recreation department delivering diverse programs and services promoting active, healthy lifestyles to meet the needs of all residents and visitors to the West Shore. We provide a full range of accessible and sustainable recreational opportunities and facilities with a commitment to meeting the challenges of today while planning for the future. We pride ourselves on our supportive governance and are responsive to all member communities and maintain effective relationships with government agencies, partners and community organizations.

Our Mission West Shore Parks & Recreation is dedicated to providing diverse and accessible recreational and entertainment opportunities and maintaining facilities that offer all West Shore residents and visitors excellent experiences for healthy active lifestyles and community gatherings.

Our Values West Shore Parks & Recreation Board and Staff are committed to making our vision a reality by focusing on positive working relationships with in the community. We believe that business needs to be conducted in an effi cient and effective manner. We are open to opportunities and ideas that allow us to provide better ways of doing business in a respectful, fair and honest way. We are transparent, easily accessible and consultative. Striving to develop a culture of respect, awareness and responsibility for our organization, the community and the natural environment.

CONTENTSStrategic Planning 1Administrator’s Report 1Board of Directors 2Capital Plan 32010 Highlights 4Program Participation 10Programs & Services 12Financial Reports 16Community Partners 18

Our Strategic Priorities2010-2015Strong Relationships

Building, reviewing and renewing partner and stakeholder relationships. Maintaining strong customer relationships and understanding our clientele, the community they live in, and their needs for recreational opportunities.

Sustainable Operations/Resources

Infrastructure, fi nancial management and prudent management are integral to operations and ensure future ability to maintain services in a sustainable way.

Supportive Governance

The Board of Directors are an essential partner in the oversight of the organization and represent the diverse interests of the member municipalities.

Excellence in Service Delivery

Programming of recreational opportunities is vital to West Shore Parks & Recreation’s responsibility of providing excellent services that benefi t the community as a whole.

Dear Reader,

We had an active and busy year, which means

our patrons did too!

We continue to improve our facilities; we

doubled the size of the weight room and

added a new fi tness studio; we expanded

the child minding room creating a warm and

welcoming space; the Rotary Picnic Playground

Fundraising Campaign kicked off in September

with hopes of raising $244,000 so construction

can commence in the summer of 2012; and

accessible sidewalks were added to improve

pedestrian traffi c.

West Shore Parks & Recreation Society engaged

the services of Professional Environmental

Recreational Consultants to complete a Facility

Capital Plan which will act as a planning and

guiding tool for capital planning for the next

20 years. Complementing this plan was the

development of a Capital Maintenance Plan

which outlines major capital repairs to be

completed over the next 10 years. Both of

these plans will assist us in our eff orts to deliver

high quality recreational opportunities and

facilities for our residents.

We registered 6623 people swim classes; 1698

in skating; and 1463 in sports. 24,327 rounds

of golf were played; 1000 people attended drop

in pottery and over 226,000 dropped in for a

workout.

We hope you enjoy reading the annual report

and welcome your feedback.

Linda Barnes, Administrator

32011 ANNUAL REPORT | WEST SHORE PARKS & RECREATION

DRAFTING OUR PRIORITIES

West Shore Parks & Recreation is governed by the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society’s Board of Directors made up of elected offi cials and community representatives from the City of Colwood, the City of Langford, the District of Metchosin, the District of Highlands, the Juan de Fuca Electoral Area and the Town of View Royal. Each municipality contributes annually through tax requisition, which contributes to the operation of the recreation facilities.

STANDING (L – R) Arnie HamiltonKen WilliamsLes Bjola (Board Chair)Jo Mitchell, Michael HansonDavid Screech

SEATED (L – R)Winnie SifertMatt Sahlstrom, Moralea MilneLanny Seaton, Linda Barnes (Administrator) Shaun Wysiecki (Secretary/Treasurer)

ABSENTMike HicksHeidi RastTerry YoungDave Saunders (Vice-Chair)

Achieving goals requires a blueprint. The Board of Directors provide supportive governance for our organization and represent the interests of each member municipality.

The 2011 Board of Directors

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Capital PlanIn the fall of 2010, the West Shore Parks and

Recreation Society retained the services

of Professional Environmental Recreation

Consultants Ltd. (PERC) to prepare a Recreation

Facility Capital Plan for the next 15 to 20 years.

This Capital Planning process was an attempt

to clearly refl ect what our stakeholders believe

are the priorities for continued and future

investment. It does not bind the Society or its

members to a particular course of action, but

rather identifi es the priorities going forward.

The Facility Capital Plan will assist in more

detailed capital planning such as fi nancial and

technical analysis. It cannot be emphasized

enough the importance of ongoing facility

maintenance and the need for a well-

developed program along with appropriate

budget allocation. In the West Shore with a

growing population and the need for more

recreation facilities it is necessary to keep

the current facilities on line while additional

facilities are added to accommodate the

growing number of participants.

The recommended Capital Plan

follows three time lines: • Immediate Time Line

• Short Term Time Line (2-6 Years)

• Long Term Time Line (13-20 Years)

A detailed report can be found at www.westshorerecreation.ca


“Some of the best trainers I have worked with have not been at a private gym or country club but at Juan de Fuca Recreation.”

– G. Farr

LAYING A FOUNDATION


2011 Highlights. We strive for excellence in service delivery when providing

recreation programs and services that benefi t the community.

Fitness & WellnessFebruary 7, 2011 marked the offi cial grand opening of the 9000 sq. foot addition of fi tness and wellness facilities. The $724,900 expansion was made possible by a federal grant. New equipment was added such as TRX Suspension equipment, Keiser Spin Bikes and 32 feet of stainless steel custom chin up bars. The weight room was equipped with 14 weight training pieces, 12 cardiovascular pieces, 22 pairs of dumbbells and ten fi xed barbells.

Before 2011, fi tness and weights programs were exclusively available to registered participants. To maximize program availability and accessibility the option to “drop in” was introduced to some of our popular registered programs.

The Biggest Winner is a 10 week beginner’s exercise program designed to motivate individuals to lose weight and embark on a healthier lifestyle. After 5 successful years, this program has continued to grow and 30 additional spots were created. Alumni from the Biggest Winner Level 1 are participating in a newly created Level 2.

Reception With the weight room expansion came change room upgrades and re-confi guration of the reception counter and offi ce spaces. Turnstiles were added for access to the change rooms, weight room and fi tness studio enabling us to have more accurate accounting of people using our facilities.

Community Development Through the Human Resources Skills Development Canada Enabling Accessibility Fund we received a $75,000 grant for exterior access upgrade of ramps, sidewalks, automatic doors and accessible entrances making accessing our facilities from time of arrival until time of departure a much friendlier environment for people living with disabilities.

In partnership with the CRD, IACDI, Westmont School and the Districts of the Highlands and Metchosin two accessible trails were developed to increase access for persons living with disabilities in the outdoors. The fi rst trail is at Munn Rd, a 630 metre loop was revamped with drainage, new surfacing, signage and washroom facilities. The second brand new trail beginning at Westmont School takes you to the Witty’s Lagoon teaching shelter and Sitting Lady Falls. This trail is under construction and is scheduled to be open spring 2012.

In September 2011 the Colwood Rotary Club and West Shore Parks & Recreation launched a fund raising campaign for a new $244,000 Rotary Picnic Playground to be located by the Rotary Picnic Shelter on the lower fi elds of the Juan de Fuca Reaction Centre.


ParksRenovations occurred on the WSPR jogging trail and Island Highway Frontage. 201 metres of sidewalk and 130 metres of railing were installed along the frontage. In some areas the hog fuel chip surface was converted to a 20mm crushed rock road base making the surface stable, durable and more user friendly. This improvement links View Royal’s sidewalk to the City of Colwood’s.

Curtain drain was installed on Baseball Diamond #1. This system collects all surface waters and redirects it to keep the baseball fi eld from becoming waterlogged.

MaintenanceThe maintenance team were an integral part of the renovations that occurred in the fi tness studio and weight room expansion; from custom shelving, storage units for dumbbells,TRX equipment and stability balls to painting and creating accessible spaces at reception counters. Major repair and maintenance was also done to air handling units, change rooms, childminding, front entrance and counters. A new UV system was installed in the pool resulting in a reduction in chemical use and water waste.

With the installation of heat recovery in the pool air handling units, heat is recycled, upgraded and pumped back in to the facility. This improvement has decreased the humidity in the pool and lowers heating costs.

Full implementation of Pro-maintainer, a preventative maintenance program for tracking work orders, has helped streamline maintenance requests, distribute duties and track the progress of maintenance projects.

Juan de Fuca Arena &

Bear Mountain ArenaBear Mountain Arena is one of thirteen host arenas for the January CARHA Pacifi c Cup tournament in which 136 teams participate. The tournament brings in approximately $2 million of economic activity to our region.

The 2nd Annual Vancouver Island Golf Superintendents Association (VIGSA) Charity Hockey Game in support the MS Society of Canada held a fund-raising effort that raised $70,000.

The 2nd Annual Debbie Cooper Memorial Hockey Tournament was held at the end of March. The twelve team Bantam tournament donated approximately $11,000 to Athletics for Kids.

Mixed Martial Arts Events Armageddon Fighting Championships 5, 6, and 7 were held attracting upwards of 1600 spectators per event.

The 1st annual Watchtower Jehovah Witness Convention was held June 10th – 12th and attracted over 5,000 attendees.

The 26th 2011 Home Expo, Victoria’s largest and premier building, renovation and décor show is held in both JdF and Bear Mountain Arena as well as the Curling Rink. The show attracted over 12,000 spectators.

The Grizzlies Hockey Team had 35 regular season games and six playoff games with a total attendance of 60,000. The Victoria Shamrocks hosted nine regular season home games and two playoff games, attendance for these 11 games exceeded 15,000.

Juan de Fuca Minor Hockey has over 50 hours per week of ice time at Bear Mountain Arena and is home to 714 registered players. JdF Lacrosse had 479 players registered utilizing fi elds and arenas for practice times and games.

In partnership with the Bear Mountain Walkers signage was installed around the Bear Mountain Arena concourse that clearly identifi es distances walked. Future plans of the walking group are to hang a map of Canada and track the distances walked as they attempt to cross the country.


Recreation ProgramsThe West Shore is faced with a growing demand for child care. In response, we sought to increase the number of after school care spots available to the community. This was achieved through the purchase of a new 23 passenger bus and expansion of the program. The bus also provides the opportunity for fi eld trips and excursions throughout the year.

We partnered with Lakewood Elementary and Millstream Elementary Schools to co-host their Year End Fun Days. School fi elds were abuzz with various activities such as a dunk tank, 46 foot long infl atable obstacle course, relay races and more.

In March a Preschool Open House was held for the public. During this event parents and children met with the instructors and got a feel for what ten month preschool is all about. Parents attending were thrilled, resulting in 105 preschoolers registered in 2011. An afternoon 10 month preschool class was also added to the existing programming at Centennial Centre, making room for 10 more participants.

Centennial Centre saw an increased enrollment in the week long Funseekers summer camp for children 6-10 years.

A need for healthy programs and support for young women in the West Shore was identifi ed and several programs and workshops were put in place. The workshop series highlighted healthy relationships, sexual health, life transitions and body image. In additions The Pacifi c Family Resource Centre and WSPR teamed up to offer a Teen Drop In Night on Tuesday evenings at Centennial Centre.

There are 19 new Youth Leaders in the West Shore due to Recreation Leadership. This youth program offered during the fi rst two weeks of summer, provides teens with positive opportunities, practical job skills and hands on experience.

The Pottery Studio was featured in the Fall Activity guide, and enrollment in both Children’s and Adult programs increased. There were 45 adults and 21 children registered in pottery classes during the fall 2011, compared to 29 adults and zero children during the fall of 2010.

Adult First Aid classes continued to be popular with over 140 people registered.


“I began by taking private lessons and have graduated to swimming on my own. The staff are all extremely friendly and helpful and I always enjoy myself at the pool.”

– Josephine Osborne


Pool & AquaticsAqua Zumba is a Latin dance workout in the water. This program fi lled immediately and an additional class was created on Sunday evenings. A huge draw at the pool is all levels of waterfi t classes.

In an effort to address the continued demand for evening swimming lessons, many additional classes have been offered including preschool, school age and private lessons. Family swim lessons continue to be busy with Friday nights remaining very popular.

The Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program is an extremely valuable program to the community. WSPR, in conjunction with School District #62, used funds provided to offer 100 children of low income families free swimming and skating lessons.

The 1st Annual Team X Westshore Sprint Triathlon was on Sunday, May 22nd. Ninety athletes participated in a 750m pool swim, 20km bike ride and a 5km run.

JdF Golf Course16 tournaments were held during the summer months; many of these included catering in the Fieldhouse. With Sunday being one of our busier days we hosted an outdoor BBQ during July and August offering patrons an opportunity to have a meal prior to, at or following their round.

JdF Curling RinkIn addition to the many weekly leagues the curling club hosted the Men’s Coastal Island Playdowns, Juvenile Playdowns, Mixed Bonspiel, Junior Bonspiel, Players Championship Cashspiel, Ladies Provincial Playdowns, Men’s Masters Bonspiel and the Ladies Hollyspeil.

MarketingA Marketing Committee was established and developed a comprehensive Marketing Strategy to include branding and identity standards, advertising guidelines, internal and external advertising opportunities, market research, evaluation tools and a customer service policy.

Field UseVictoria Summer Slam Lacrosse hosts 20 men’s and women’s teams from all over the Pacifi c Northwest.

JdF Soccer has a current registration of over 1200 youth players aged 4-18 years and nearly 100 teams. In the 2011/2012 season JdF Soccer welcomed the most Timbits (aged 4-6 years) having feilded 23 teams.

The Greater Victoria Velodrome Association, opened the Velodrome for the May to October Season.

Catering/CafeThe JdF Curling Rink was transformed in to a swanky mocktail lounge for the 2011 Belmont Secondary School Prom. The Graduation Class of 2011, celebrated their achievements with a ‘journey around the world.’

Fishing tales and all, the JdF fi shing derby banquet was catered and held in the JdF Curling Rink for over 700 guests.

Café Fresh received an updated menu and new chalkboard signs adding to its hip bistro charm.

Westshore Women’s Business Network hosts their monthly luncheons at the Kinsmen Fieldhouse as well as various workshops throughout the year.


Registered ProgramsParticipants Registered2010

Participants Registered2011

Numberof Visits2010

Numberof Visits 2011

Aquatics

Preschool Lessons 3605 3511 34,248 35,531

School Age Lessons 2239 2149 20,151 21,801

Adult Programs 343 257 4116 5,437

Private Lessons 707 706 1767 2,583

TOTAL AQUATICS 6894 6623 60,282 65,352

Fitness & Wellness

Active Rehabilitation (Land & Water) - - 1081 1,065

Cardiac Rehabilitation (Take Heart) - - 781 1,212

Fitness & Wellness Programs 2359 3047 25,477 25,512

TOTAL FITNESS & WELLNESS 2359 3047 27,339 27,789

Arena Programs

Preschool & School Age Lessons 1074 1514 26,850 37,850

Private Lessons 90 184 345 468

TOTAL ARENA 1164 1698 27,195 38,318

Sports Programs

Preschool 509 493 4173 4,041

School Age 821 667 4412 3,584

Adult 185 303 597 977

TOTAL SPORTS 1515 1463 9182 8,602

Recreation Programs

Preschool 2104 2509 23,084 25,379

School Age 4195 2872 20,827 23,798

Teen 513 454 1687 1,221

Adult 1044 826 3828 3,260

TOTAL RECREATION 7856 6661 49,426 53,658

TOTAL 19,788 19,492 173,424 193,719

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Drop-In ProgramsNumber ofVisits 2009

Number of Visits 2010

Number of Visits 2011

Aquatics and/or Weight Room VisitsSingle Admissions 60,478 52,546 76,024

Membership/Pass Admissions 117,496 122,410 150,623

Total Number of Drop-Ins 177,974 174,956 226,647

SportsAdult 681 1,034 540

ArenaPublic Skating Admissions - 9394 8739

Juan de Fuca Golf CourseRounds Played 33,533 29,655 24,327

Recreation ProgramsToddler Social 1538 1229 1,168

Child Minding 2080 2221 2,351

Social Club 3040-3800 3800-4940 3,712

Pottery Drop-In 900-1500 11,745 900-1200

Birthday Parties 2820-4700 2952-4920 3,501

Youth (Teen) Free Drop In - 101 660

Pass Holders By Municipality Colwood Highlands Langford Metchosin View Royal JdF Electoral Other TOTAL

2008 1,946 143 2,855 530 924 237 1,162 7,797

2009 2,064 139 2,981 528 892 219 1,107 7,930

2010 1980 180 3073 420 925 162 960 7,700

2011 2494 220 3830 585 1045 240 1,161 9,575

% 26% 2% 40% 6% 11% 3% 12% 100%


BUILDING FOR SUCCESS


AquaticsJuan de Fuca Pool is a multi-use facility designed to accommodate a broad range of programs for all ages. These include: drop-in programs, registered lessons and water fi t classes. It is home to three swim clubs and a triathlon training club. The Pool is open over 100 hours a week. Peak pool times are Monday to Friday between 4:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

The JdF Swimming Pool is equipped with: • An eight lane, 25 metre pool • An adventure pool with three spray features • A tot slide and a 250 metre water slide • A sauna and steam room • 40 person hot tub with magnifi cent views

overlooking the JdF Golf Course and grounds • Family change rooms including

two accessible change rooms

Recreation Programs Active and educational programming for Preschool, School Age, Youth, Adult and Seniors at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, Centennial Centre and throughout the West Shore.

Programs, resources and services provided include: • Children’s specialty programs • Child Minding • Licensed Preschool and After School Care • Day Camps (Spring Break/Summer/Winter Break/Pro-D Days) • Birthday Parties • Pottery (Drop In and Registered Classes) • Dance • Sewing • Computer programs • Youth Drop-In (Girls Group and Mixed Nights) • Babysitter Training and Leadership Programs • Youth Adventure Trips • Youth and Adult Cooking classes • Adult Courses with everything from arts and crafts to

personal development and outdoor adventures.

Community Sports Registered and drop-in sport classes for all ages, liaise with community sport groups for facility and fi eld usage as well as the coordination of provincial, national and international competitions.

Current sports facilities include: • Curling rink with eight sheets of ice • A world class BMX track • Four lawn bowling greens with a clubhouse • Three natural turf playing fi elds • Two youth and one adult ball diamond • Two outdoor basketball courts with lights • Four tennis courts • Three beach volleyball courts • A 9 hole par 3 golf course • Velodrome

Providing facilities and programs for our community with a commitment to sustainable operations.

PROGRAMS & SERVICES


“Everything was great - the food was excellent and the facilities were perfect for our group. Nicely spaced out and room to play for the little ones.”

– Valeska Family Christmas Party

Fitness & WellnessOffering personal training, exercise rehabilitation, Take Heart Cardiac Rehabilitation, group fi tness classes, weight training classes, spin classes, yoga, Pilates, walking and running clinics, health and nutrition workshops and wellness seminars.

The 6555 sq. foot Weight Room is wheelchair accessible and is equipped with: • Over 40 pieces of weight training equipment • 34 cardiovascular machines • Specialty training such as TRX Suspension Training and 32

feet of custom stainless steel chin up bars • Free Weights (1-120lbs), Fixed Barbells (20-110lbs) and

many fi tness accessories • The 2755 square foot Fitness Studio features sport fl ooring,

air handling for temperature control, specialty sound system and 13 Keiser Spin Bikes.

Community Development With an inclusive approach staff recognize the capacity and assets in the six West Shore communities. Building programs and services through the application of strategic organizational planning, program development and community partnerships which provide active and sustainable community opportunities.

Current responsibilities include: • Liaison and Partnership with Community Groups • Grant Writing • Research and Development for New Projects • Coordination and Supervision of Subsidy Programs

L.I.F.E and KidSport • Community Events

Food ServicesCafé Fresh serves as a healthy food choice for guests visiting the facilities, those participating in programs, and our own WSPR staff. Grab a light snack, a beverage or a tasty lunch; choose from a selection of products made locally and with healthy living in mind. West Shore Parks & Recreation catering services can help you plan any event you may be hosting. We cater weddings, meetings, Christmas parties, birthday parties, bonspiels and so much more. Our professional team is dedicated to providing personal and friendly service, guaranteed to make any size event a success. Located at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre we have a wide variety of venues for any size event. The beautiful Kinsmen Fieldhouse overlooking the Juan de Fuca Golf Course can hold up to 80 people and is perfect for an intimate wedding reception.

Bear Mountain Arena A unique community recreation centre and fully equipped sports entertainment facility. It is the home of the Victoria Grizzlies, Victoria Shamrocks and the Armageddon Fighting Championships.

Some of the features of Bear Mountain Arena are: • 3923 spectator seats • Private viewing boxes • VIP Lounge seating 142 people • Two concessions • Licensed premises• Bear Mountain Arena offers an alcohol free “dry zone” for

families at all events

Juan de Fuca Arena Programs for all ages including public drop-in skates, registered group and private lessons, school rentals and special events. Home to Juan de Fuca Figure Skating Club, Jr. and Intermediate Shamrocks, Westshore Bears and Juan de Fuca Minor Hockey.

The JdF Arena has: • 950 bleacher seats • Offers programs for both ice and dry fl oor activities • The main ice surface for learn to skate programs


“I want to extend my sincere thanks to staff working at Bear Mountain Arena. My son Nathan went missing inside the arena following his brother’s hockey game. Your staff had walkie talkies and were right there letting us know that they would do a complete search of the arena. I can’t express the relief when they found him.”

– Anna Maria and James (and Nathan) Campbell


SUPPORT SERVICES

Reception Reception is an integral part of the West Shore Parks & Recreation services. The front line staff are the face of the organization and the fi rst point of contact for patrons visiting Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre or registering for programs.

Services include: • Registration for programs • Admissions and pass sales • Information and customer service • Ticketing for events • Administrative Support

Maintenance Indoor janitorial operations, preventive maintenance, special events operations as well as building and renovations are provided by skilled individuals such as Pipefi tters, Refrigeration Mechanics, Electricians, and Mechanical Engineers, who look after over 85,203 square feet of usable space. Set up and tear down, up to 8 set ups daily moving as many as 400 chairs and 60 tables, operating 3 Zambonis, one scrapper and a pebble. Supervise the computer controlled energy system for over 15 air handling units, heating, cooling, lights, pool temperature and water quality, 6 boilers. Operate the refrigeration plant for 3 ice surfaces, creating and maintaining the perfect ice depth of 1¼ inches to 1½ inches thick.

They maintain all facilities on site 24 hours a day, 365 days a year including: • Bear Mountain Arena • Centennial Centre • JdF 55+ Seniors Centre • Juan de Fuca Public Library • Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre • First Aid and Safety Support • Kinsmen Fieldhouse • Clubhouse • Kids Cottage • Parks Building

Parks The Parks Crew is made up of a Parks Supervisor, Mechanic, Equipment Operator, Irrigation Technician, Horticulturist, Greenskeeper, Groundsman, and seasonal staff. All are responsible for outdoor facilities and grounds both on-site at Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre and community locations.

Facilities and Locations:• Belmont Park Lacrosse Box • Centennial Centre • Juan de Fuca Library • Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre and Lower Park• Juan de Fuca 9 Hole Golf Course• BMX Track• Rotary Park Picnic Shelter and Playground• Velodrome• Lacrosse Box• Lawn Bowling Greens• 3 Playing Fields• 4 Tennis Courts• 3 Beach Volleyball Courts• 2 Basketball Courts• 3 Baseball Diamonds• 2.5 km of Trails and Walk Ways• Twinfl ower Park in the Highlands • West Shore Skate Park (Next to Belmont Secondary School)

Human Resources West Shore Parks & Recreation is always working to attract and retain the best staff. Current employment opportunities can be viewed on the web site and posted throughout JdF Recreation Centre. Employees are represented by CUPE - Local 1978. The relationship between union and management is open, honest and respectful. The staff are composed of: 1 Administrator (CAO), 4 managers, and 60 full time employees, plus over 240 part time employees and auxiliary staff.

Human Resources provide the following services: • Recruitment, selection, succession planning • Compensation, wage rates and benefi ts • Training Coordination • Health and Safety/Work Safe BC • Labour relations (bargaining, contract interpretation) • Performance and attendance management • Employee relations • Policy development


REMOVING BARRIERS

Subsidy & Cost Saving Programs • Leisure Involvement for Everyone (LIFE):

assists individuals and families with low

incomes to access recreation services and

programs at all municipal recreation centres in

Greater Victoria.

• Coast Capital Swims and Skates. Coast

Capital Savings sponsors public swimming

and skating sessions. These sessions are free

and everyone is welcome.

• Toonie Drop-in throughout the year

• Expired Bus Pass Program: Redeem the

previous months expired bus pass for free

admission at any regional recreation centre.

• Canadian Tire Jumpstart provides funding

for swimming and skating lessons for School

District #62 Grade 2 students in living in the

West Shore.

• Greater Victoria KidSport So all kids can

play! Families meeting the funding guidelines

can apply to receive $250 per child per year

of funding to assisting with registration for

an organized sport that is recognized at the

provincial or national sport level.

• Roving Play Parks provides a free summer

day camp opportunity for both preschool

and a school age children. The program and

its WSPR summer camp leaders travel to a

designated West Shore Playground each day

of the week, all summer long!


Annual Budget Expenses BY OBJECT2010 Budgeted 2011 Budgeted 2012 Budgeted

REVENUE

Sales of Service 5,976,635 5,862,722 5,456,234

Requisitions 4,283,292 4,453,952 4,698,024

TOTAL REVENUE 10,259,927 10,316,674 10,154,258

EXPENDITURES

Salaries, Wages & Benefi ts 5,942,961 6,200,979 6,250,786

Utilities 759,957 781,465 865,678

Insurance 285,750 293,000 293,371

Repairs and Maintenance 230,992 309,120 326,725

Supplies 682,049 739,427 547,859

Contract for Services 437,100 401,229 459,680

Rentals and Leases 82,822 95,074 64,238

Major Repairs & Equipment 1,026,850 884,250 502,216

Debt Subsidy 194,000 194,000 194,000

Other 617,446 418,130 649,705

TOTAL $10,259,927 $10,316,674 $10,154,258

Major Repairs and Equipment

$1,000,000$1,026,850 $1,084,400

$582,184Additional funding

from reserve

$900,000 $884,250

$800,000

$700,000 $677,163

$600,000

$500,000

$400,000 $311,000 $330,800

$502,216

$300,000

$200,000

$100,000

$000,000

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Municipal Requistitions 46%

Other7%

Catering, Cafeand Concessions6%

Senior’s Centre2%

Aquatics9%

JdF Arena5%

Bear Mt. Arena6%

Centennial Centre2%

CommunityRecreation

2%

Curling2%

Fitness, Wellness,Weights and Rehab

7%

Golf3%

Sports3%

2011 Revenue Breakdown

Requisition Per Capita Colwood Highlands Langford Metchosin View Royal JdF Electoral TOTAL

2011 $1,021,075 $172,642 $2,197,542 $410,146 $631,721 $20,825 $4,453,952

2012 $1,134,259 $185,259 $2,288,480 $422,945 $644,737 $22,344 $4,698,024

CHANGE $113,184 $12,617 $90,638 $12,799 $13,016 $1,519 $244,072


A CONDUIT TO THE COMMUNITY

1st Team Consulting LTDAlzheimer’s SocietyArmageddon Fighting ChampionshipsArthritis SocietyBoys and Girls ClubCamosun CollegeCanadian Cancer SocietyCan-Fit ProCeliac SocietyCoast CollectiveCobbs BreadCoho Swim ClubColwood Firefi ghtersColwood MarinersColwood Pentecostal ChurchColwood Rotary ClubColwood Royal BankCrusher Combat SportsDavid MacDonald & Corinne KingFamily and Early Childhood Resource Network

Fort Rodd HillGowers Gorillas Mixed Slo-PitchGreater Victoria Active CommunitiesGreater Victoria Aquatic SocietyGreater Victoria BMXGreater Victoria Velodrome AssociationGROOVY Inter-municipal Youth Programmers

Harry Barnes HockeyHeart & Stroke Foundation of BCHighlands Heritage Parks SocietyHuman Resources Skills Development Canada

We value strong relationships with our community groups and users and would like to thank them for their many contributions.

I.A.C.D.I.Island Heart to HeartJdF Over 40-50 Football ClubJoe’s Raiders Slo-Pitch ClubJoe’s Tugger Co-Ed Slo-PitchJuan de Fuca Athletics Hockey ClubJuan de Fuca Branch LibraryJuan de Fuca Curling ClubJuan de Fuca Figure SkatingJuan de Fuca Lawn Bowls Assoc.Juan de Fuca Minor HockeyJuan de Fuca Minor LacrosseJuan de Fuca Seniors AssociationJuan de Fuca Soccer AssociationKidSportKinsmen Club of Juan de FucaLangford Minor FastballLegion ShakersLondon DrugsMetchosin Neighbourhood HouseMilitary Family Resource CentrePacifi c CentrePaul Valentine FoundationPeninsula Co-opQueen Alexandra FoundationRecreation Facilities Assoc. of BCRecreation Integration VictoriaRoyal Roads UniversitySaunders FoundationSchool District #61School District #62Serious CoffeeShoreline Community School AssociationSooke Old Boys Masters Slo-Pitch

Stinger Slo-PitchTD Bank Team X Triathlon ClubThe Market on MillstreamThrifty FoodsTimes ColonistTriangle Athletic AssociationTri-K Drilling 55+ Slo-PitchUnited WayVancouver Island Health AuthorityVancouver Island Running SocietyVictoria Bowmen AssociationVictoria Field LacrosseVictoria Floor HockeyVictoria Grizzlies (BCHL)Victoria GymnasticsVictoria Jr. Shamrocks (BCJLA)Victoria Shamrocks (WLA)West Shore Arts CouncilWestShore Chamber of CommerceWest Shore Children, Youth & Family Centre

West Shore Lions ClubWest Shore Literacy ConnectionWest Shore RCMPWest Shore Youth CollectiveWestern EconomicDiversifi cation CanadaWestshore Bears Jr. B LacrosseWestShore Centre for LearningWestShore Masters ClubWest Shore Mixed Slo-PitchWestshore OldtimersWestshore RetireesWestshore Women’s Business NetworkWorklink/Pathways


WEST SHORE PARKS & RECREATION1767 Island Highway, Victoria BC V9B 1J1

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