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Home My WebLink AboutRESPONSE - RFP - P1136 TENNIS CONCESSION1205 W Elizabeth St #E PMB 111 Fort Collins, CO 80521 970-988-6624 laity@lewtstenms cam Proposal fol JUNIOR PATHWAY JUNIOR SUMMER 2008 "What Chrss Should I Sren UD For?" Little Lobber 4-6 yrs SUMMER czAsss HEDm R REGIsTR_A_T_ION 10 Young players develop their basic hand and eye coordination and athlebc skills Mowmenh balance, and proper &xhntques will be taught by using fun games Sportsmanship and encouraging words are emphasized Beginning Junior 7-16 yrs suMMERCLASSsCHEDULE& REGISTRATION lO Hundreds of youngsters have taken these Basses to start bfebme of tenors Learnbasic stholong fundamentals, rules, play fun games to develop sldlls Players will learn the correct way to hrt the tall m rder to build a strong foundation for future play As ihey learn tie game they wdlFarthcipate In fun dells ai games Sportsmanship and positive attthlde /s emphas/red MostplaWrs will stay In this level for at least two years Round Robins Tournaments Ball Machine Rental Private Lessons Future Star 8-18 yrs SUMMERCLASSSCHEDULE& REGISTRATION 0 No longer a beginner and ready to Improve technique and playma&YAes These mtarmedrate juniors Improve basic dolls, develop more advanced strokes such as topspn and slice serves and develop mabdh skills Most players will stvyrn this level for two or more years Round Robins Tournament Ball Machine Rental Private Lessons —' 12-18yrs SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE & REGISTRATION 10 'Ww Academy"focus Is on the needs of the player tlhat has desves to compete at their highest level Whether your goal Is to play vars/tyon your high sciaol team, m get state ranting or get college scho/arsMp, t Is program Is designed to help you reach your potential We feel Bata coordinated team consisting of the player, parents, and coaching staff will help you on your way to reach your goats This program Is for the advanced mtermediate to advanced player who has had at least two to three years of Page 1 Tournaments 2008 Junior FREE FRIDAYS Free Lessons for Juniors (over 7yrs ) & Adults Prince Demo Day Extravaganza J-u-1y-5 Heigh School Preseason Camp July 28- Aui_g 1 Consider the Summer Bananza Pass nis s h001 P� July 25, 2008 Dear Fort Collins Parks and Recreation Thank you for the opportunity to apply for another five years of directing the tennis program for the City of Fort Collins As I have expressed in the past I appreciate your support and encouragement over the past five years The past five years have seen numerous milestones as we have moved ahead it developing what I believe to be the largest, the most vaned and the most successful public (and possibly private) tennis program in the state and region Our efforts were recognized by the United States Professional Tennis Association with the presentation of the 2007 Facility Manager of the Year for the five state Intermountain Region It has been exciting to direct a program with the following highlights • 42 Colorado ranked players in 2007 participated in our programs • Many of our junior players contributed to our cdy's fine high school teams that have finished as high as #2 in the state • Each year holding 19 USTA junior tournaments with participants numbering close to 2 000 • Development of a Life Skills program that is presented to all of our students in our beginning through future star lessons • Inaugural Fort Collins City Championships for adults to be held during September, 2008 • PIT (Pro in Training) program for aspiring high school players to learn the ins and outs of the tennis business • Development of a vibrant year round program (weather permitting) • Online program registration and ability for players to view court reservations • Full service pro shop including stringing Tennis continues to grow in Fort Collins and I am grateful to be part of that growth We continue to provide a healthy, welcome environment for both junior and adult citizens of Fort Collins We continue to introduce tennis to hundreds of children and adults and then provide them with programs to help keep them involved in the game We view our tennis programs as one of the benefits of living in Fort Collins Sincerely Lar ry Lewis 970-988-6624 PROPOSAL FOR OPERATING TENNIS CONCESSION #P1136 Submitted by Lewis Tennis Inc COMPANY EXPERIENCE Lewis Tennis Inc Larry Lewis has worked in the field of tennis for 40 years Lewis Tennis Inc has been incorporated since 1994 During those years Lewis has directed programs for some of the top tennis facilities in the U S including • John Gardiner's Tennis Ranch (Scottsdale AZ and Incline Village, NV) • Vail Racquet Club (Vail, CO) • Cascade Club (Vail, CO) • Wickenburg Inn (Widcenburg AZ) • Camber Park (Naples, FL) • Pelican Bay Community Park (Naples, FL) 1) All of the positions involved extensive programming and directing all tennis activities 2) All positions except John Gardiner's involved working with pro shop merchandising and sales • Lewis has directed programs for a total of 24 years at public facilities Lewis has also achieved these accomplishments during his carer • Directed workshops for the top tennis coaches, Davis Cup team, and top junior players in China in 1986 • Directed three public facilities that have received the coveted award by the United States Tennis Association as being top national public tennis centers Camber Park, Pelican Bay Community Park and Rolland Moore Racquet Center • Received volunteer of the year award for South Florida District • Ranked in the top twenty singles and doubles in the U S by the USPTA • Ranked #2 in 55 doubles in the U S by the USPTA • Played #1 at Colorado State University • Directed 3 clinics with Rod Laver (selected as the top player in the world for the last century ) • Directed clinics with Stan Smith and Gene Mayer • Awarded 2007 Facility Manager of the Year for the five state Intermountain Region COMPANY PHILOSOPHY The mission statement and goals for the program that was submitted ten years ago in the original proposal has not changed We have held true to our mission statement and have accomplished our goals The mission and goals will be the same for the next five years with the added focus of increasing the vibrancy of the program by creating more activity in the off season months, development of regionally and nationally ranked players and the further development of programs to serve "at risk" youth and people who are physically and mentally challenged An atmosphere of friendliness and service will continue to be a priority at the pro shop Whenever there is dissatisfaction with product or services, an offer of a refund is always made To have all our customers satisfied is a major goal Mission Statement "To grow the game of tennis in Fort Collins by making Rolland Moore Park Tennis the center of tennis act vity in Fort Collins To provide quality programs at all of Fort Collins City tennis courts " Making Rolland Moore the center of tennis in Fort Collins means that it would become the clearinghouse for activities at all the city's tennis courts Instructors would be trained at Rolland Moore and then sent to the city's satellite courts to teach and run programs for children and adults Round robins, tournaments, game arrangement, group and private lessons, camps for children and adults, special events such as mental and physical condfionhng clinics would all be held at the facility Junior tennis will be a major part of the operation My philosophy on junior tennis is that it is important to remember that the most important thing a child can develop from a tennis lesson or activity has more to do with life skills than it has to do with tennis skills Life skills such as sportsmanship, concentration, dealing with winning and losing, goal setting, and discipline These are skills that will be taught right along with how to hit a topspin forehand The lessons are taught with lots of positive feedback and encouragement COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE Lary Lewis City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation, Marc Rademacher Fort Collins Tennis Association, Dave Hill Mountain View Community Church, Pastor Kevin Wolfe PROPOSED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Please see attached Programming Information Programming for 2008 and beyond includes programming for adults and juniors at Spring Canyon Park and any new parks that would come online Increased programming would be directed to the summer fall and spring months PRO SHOP OPERATIONAL HOURS June, July August —Monday through Fnday-8am-5pm Saturday-9am-noon April, May, September October, November —Hours based on demand, weather and programming (Typical hours are 9am- 5pm) December, January, February, March —Pro shop open for limited hours depending on weather conditions Lessons stringing and racquet services are available MARKETING PLAN As in the past, marketing will consist of a Information in the Recreator b Lewistennis com website with links from Fort Collins Recreation website c Flyers in the schools d Use of Bulletin Boards e Email f Phone Calls g Free Clinics h Grabs coaching workshops i Discount for early registration I Free Demo Days with lessons food prizes and music k Future marketing will also consist of radio and cable TV PAYMENTS TO CITY a Pro Shop Concession Sales and Service proceeds 5% b Lessons (private, semi-pmvate and group, Clinics and Tournaments) 5% c Any other Concessionaire organized events and programs held on City tennis courts or at other City facilities 5% d Racquet Stringing Services 5% e Ball Machine Rentals 5% f Court Scheduling/Rental 5% g Clinics 5% h Tournaments 5% COST TO THE PUSUC FOR FOLLOWING SERVICES a Ball Machine Rental $15/hr b Private Lessons $60/hr USPTA Professional $40/hr non-cefified instructor c Semi -private Lessons $70/hr USPTA Professional $50/hr non -certified instructor d Group Lessons $8 00 to $11 00/hr—children depending on the group & pro to student ratio $10 00 to $12 00/hr—adults depending on the group & pro to student ration e Stringing $24 to $40 depending on the string Resume Highlights Larry J Lewis & Lewis Tennis School Director United States Profession Tennis Association 2007 Facility Manager of the Year City of Fort Collins Tennis Program (awarded Top Public Facility in U S, 2002) Pelican Bay Community Park Naples FL(awarded Top Public Facility in U S 1997) Cambier Park Naples FL (awarded Top Public Facility in U S in 1992) Cascade Club Vail CO Vail Racquet Club Vail CO Wickenburg Inn Tennis And Guest Ranch Wickenburg Arizona Chinese Tennis Association Workshops held in The Peoples Republic of China United States Professional Tennis Association - Professional #1 rating Volunteer of the Year District 18 Florida 1998 United States Tennis Association President Collier County Community Tennis Association 1998-1999 Clinician in USTA schools program WEBPAGE SUMMARIES The following pages were printed from the current www Lewistenrns com webpage as a sample of what is available on the website Growing Tennis in Northern Colorado 970 Growing Tenors in Northern Colorado ' Directing Tennis for the 970-493-7000 City of Fort Collins 40 years teaching the game rr SI6N UP NOW )r4W SUMMER a FALL PROGRAMS LESSON PROGRAMS Next Session Starts July 28 PRINCE & BABOLAT RACQUETS Try a Demo Summer Junior FALL PROGRAMS NOW ONUNEI Get all your tennis needs at Internet Prices Summer Academy High School Camp Summer Adult Fall Junior Fall Adult High School Camp July 28-Aug 1 TENNIS CALENDAR Mental Toughness Training July 28-Aug 13 00-4 OOPM Newsletter Tournaments Junior Rolland Moore Pro Shop2417r SpeLCdy Str/ng/ng Tournaments Adult For information call 493-7000 or email L wl Trims Adult USA League Info FREE FRIDAYS Special Events Pro Shop/Stringing Staff About Lewis Tennis itPicture Gallery Life Skills Scholarships Reach Your Potential with the Fundamentals of the Modern Game Contact Information 7hink & Play Like the Prat Rolland Moore RC Map of City Courts — Tennis Links Tennis Tips — i;l View Court Availability Ar- FREE FRIDAYS Enjoy Our Year Round Programs Free Lessons for Junior & Adult Page 1 JUNIOR PATHWAY ADULT SUMMER 2008 "What Class Should I Stan Up For?" Beginner Lessons SummerRQVIs&ahon r19 FREE FRIDAYS Whether you haw newr played or are getting bad* Into bye game a&r a l hiatus Free Lessons fo r oag yvu wdl/eam and dew/op your fundamentals soyoucan really enjoy the game You wdllearn the correct way tohitforehands,bacl4rands, w//eys, Juniors (over 7yrs owrheads, and series You wd/ also learn basic rules and strategies as you start compebbon & Adults Round Robins Tournaments Ball Machine Rental Private Lessons Intermediate Lessons Simmer Registration ip Refine your s/o//s Learn the Modern Game" t:NXerrence the techniques beat are used by tie pros Dew/op your tcpspIn andslrce forehand, badfiand andserws Learn albub/es and sIng/es strategies that win* Dnlls, Strategies and Competition Round Robins Tournaments_ Ball Machine Rental Private Lessons League Coaching [ewe Cchtng-Pro ams1W Ciet your team ready for the t5A Tenors Leagues Professional cniadvng wd/ rmprow your teams strategy technique and mental ta0hness to enable ytu to compete at your best A vanetyofcoad)ig programs are avar/able Premier Clinics These clinics are designed for bie beginning through advanced player who wants more persona/ attention rn their group rnstrucbon Great for friends who want to/earn tgebner C/rnic times are flemble Cost players split me $70/hr fee * Low student to Pro ratio * OW 493-70W for mformabon or email us Round Robins Tournaments Ball Machine Rental Private Lessons Page 1 Prince Demo Day EAva_Qanza July 5 ler the Su Bananza Pass