2011 Annual Report

2011

WEST SHORE PARKS & RECREATION

ANNUAL REPORT

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

CONTENTS Strategic Planning Administrator’s Report Board of Directors Capital Plan 2010 Highlights Program Participation Programs & Services Financial Reports Community Partners

Our Vision 1 1 2 3 4 10 12 16 18

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 efficient 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.

Our Strategic Priorities 2010-2015

Dear Reader,

Strong Relationships

We continue to improve our facilities; we doubled the size of the weight room and added a new fitness 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 traffic.

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, financial 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 benefit the community as a whole.

We had an active and busy year, which means our patrons did too!

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 efforts 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

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

West Shore Parks & Recreation is governed by the West Shore Parks & Recreation Society’s Board of Directors made up of elected officials 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.

The 2011 Board of Directors STANDING (L – R) Arnie Hamilton Ken Williams Les Bjola (Board Chair) Jo Mitchell, Michael Hanson David Screech SEATED (L – R) Winnie Sifert Matt Sahlstrom, Moralea Milne Lanny Seaton, Linda Barnes (Administrator) Shaun Wysiecki (Secretary/Treasurer) ABSENT Mike Hicks Heidi Rast Terry Young Dave Saunders (Vice-Chair)

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Capital Plan In 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 reflect 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 identifies the priorities going forward.

The Facility Capital Plan will assist in more detailed capital planning such as financial and technical analysis. It cannot be emphasized enough the importance of ongoing facility maintenance and the need for a welldeveloped 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

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LAYING A FOUNDATION

“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

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2011 Highlights. We strive for excellence in service delivery when providing recreation programs and services that benefit the community.

Fitness & Wellness

Reception

February 7, 2011 marked the official grand opening of the 9000 sq. foot addition of fitness 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 fixed barbells.

With the weight room expansion came change room upgrades and re-configuration of the reception counter and office spaces. Turnstiles were added for access to the change rooms, weight room and fitness studio enabling us to have more accurate accounting of people using our facilities.

Before 2011, fitness 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.

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 first 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 fields of the Juan de Fuca Reaction Centre.

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.

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Parks Renovations 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 field from becoming waterlogged.

Maintenance The maintenance team were an integral part of the renovations that occurred in the fitness 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 Arena Bear Mountain Arena is one of thirteen host arenas for the January CARHA Pacific 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 fields 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 identifies 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.

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Recreation Programs The 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 field trips and excursions throughout the year.

We partnered with Lakewood Elementary and Millstream Elementary Schools to co-host their Year End Fun Days. School fields were abuzz with various activities such as a dunk tank, 46 foot long inflatable 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 identified 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 Pacific 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 first 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.

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“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

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Pool & Aquatics Aqua Zumba is a Latin dance workout in the water. This program filled immediately and an additional class was created on Sunday evenings. A huge draw at the pool is all levels of waterfit 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 Course 16 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 Rink In 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.

Marketing A 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 Use Victoria Summer Slam Lacrosse hosts 20 men’s and women’s teams from all over the Pacific 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/Cafe The 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 fishing 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.

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PROGRAM PARTICIPATION

Registered Programs Participants Registered 2010

Participants Registered 2011

Number of Visits 2010

Number of Visits 2011

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

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

Preschool & School Age Lessons

1074

1514

26,850

37,850

Private Lessons

90

184

345

468

TOTAL ARENA

1164

1698

27,195

38,318

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

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

Aquatics

Fitness & Wellness

Arena Programs

Sports Programs

Recreation Programs

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Drop-In Programs Number of Visits 2009

Number of Visits 2010

Number of Visits 2011

Single 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

681

1,034

540

-

9394

8739

33,533

29,655

24,327

Toddler 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

Aquatics and/or Weight Room Visits

Sports Adult

Arena Public Skating Admissions

Juan de Fuca Golf Course Rounds Played

Recreation Programs

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

2494

220

3830

585

1045

240

1,161

9,575

26%

2%

40%

6%

11%

3%

12%

100%

2011 %

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BUILDING FOR SUCCESS

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

PROGRAMS & SERVICES

Aquatics

Community Sports

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 magnificent views overlooking the JdF Golf Course and grounds • Family change rooms including two accessible change rooms

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 fields • 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

Juan 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 fit 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.

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

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.

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“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 & Wellness

Offering personal training, exercise rehabilitation, Take Heart Cardiac Rehabilitation, group fitness 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 fitness accessories • The 2755 square foot Fitness Studio features sport flooring, 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

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Food Services

Café 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 floor 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.”

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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 first 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 Pipefitters, 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

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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 • Twinflower 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 benefits • 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!

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(Unaudited)

FINANCIAL REPORT

Annual Budget Expenses BY OBJECT 2010 Budgeted

2011 Budgeted

2012 Budgeted

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

Salaries, Wages & Benefits

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

REVENUE

EXPENDITURES

Major Repairs and Equipment $1,084,400

$1,026,850

$1,000,000

$884,250

$900,000

$582,184

$800,000

$677,163

$700,000

Additional funding from reserve

$600,000 $500,000 $400,000

$311,000

$330,800

$300,000

$502,216

$200,000 $100,000 $000,000

2007

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2009

2010

2011

2012

2011 Revenue Breakdown

Fitness, Wellness, Weights and Rehab 7%

Curling 2%

Golf 3%

Sports 3%

Aquatics 9%

Senior’s Centre 2% Catering, Cafe and Concessions 6%

Community Recreation 2% Centennial Centre 2%

Other 7%

Bear Mt. Arena 6%

JdF Arena 5%

Municipal Requistitions 46%

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

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

1st Team Consulting LTD Alzheimer’s Society Armageddon Fighting Championships Arthritis Society Boys and Girls Club Camosun College Canadian Cancer Society Can-Fit Pro Celiac Society Coast Collective Cobbs Bread Coho Swim Club Colwood Firefighters Colwood Mariners Colwood Pentecostal Church Colwood Rotary Club Colwood Royal Bank Crusher Combat Sports David MacDonald & Corinne King Family and Early Childhood Resource Network Fort Rodd Hill Gowers Gorillas Mixed Slo-Pitch Greater Victoria Active Communities Greater Victoria Aquatic Society Greater Victoria BMX Greater Victoria Velodrome Association GROOVY Inter-municipal Youth Programmers Harry Barnes Hockey Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC Highlands Heritage Parks Society Human Resources Skills Development Canada

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I.A.C.D.I. Island Heart to Heart JdF Over 40-50 Football Club Joe’s Raiders Slo-Pitch Club Joe’s Tugger Co-Ed Slo-Pitch Juan de Fuca Athletics Hockey Club Juan de Fuca Branch Library Juan de Fuca Curling Club Juan de Fuca Figure Skating Juan de Fuca Lawn Bowls Assoc.

Juan de Fuca Minor Hockey Juan de Fuca Minor Lacrosse Juan de Fuca Seniors Association Juan de Fuca Soccer Association KidSport Kinsmen Club of Juan de Fuca Langford Minor Fastball Legion Shakers London Drugs Metchosin Neighbourhood House Military Family Resource Centre Pacific Centre Paul Valentine Foundation Peninsula Co-op Queen Alexandra Foundation Recreation Facilities Assoc. of BC Recreation Integration Victoria Royal Roads University Saunders Foundation School District #61 School District #62 Serious Coffee Shoreline Community School Association Sooke Old Boys Masters Slo-Pitch

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Stinger Slo-Pitch TD Bank Team X Triathlon Club The Market on Millstream Thrifty Foods Times Colonist Triangle Athletic Association Tri-K Drilling 55+ Slo-Pitch United Way Vancouver Island Health Authority Vancouver Island Running Society Victoria Bowmen Association Victoria Field Lacrosse Victoria Floor Hockey Victoria Grizzlies (BCHL) Victoria Gymnastics Victoria Jr. Shamrocks (BCJLA) Victoria Shamrocks (WLA) West Shore Arts Council WestShore Chamber of Commerce West Shore Children, Youth & Family Centre West Shore Lions Club West Shore Literacy Connection West Shore RCMP West Shore Youth Collective Western Economic Diversification Canada Westshore Bears Jr. B Lacrosse WestShore Centre for Learning WestShore Masters Club West Shore Mixed Slo-Pitch Westshore Oldtimers Westshore Retirees Westshore Women’s Business Network Worklink/Pathways

1767 Island Highway, Victoria BC V9B 1J1

250-478-8384 www.westshorerecreation.ca

Strong Relationships • Sustainable Operations • Supportive Governance • Excellence in Service Delivery

WEST SHORE PARKS & RECREATION