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Beu,enp*Ift.rc & ASSOCIATES LTD Rccrcadon Planning md Opendons Consulunts . Gymnasiumso Pools (especially leisure pools). WeighUcardiovascular equipment areas- especially functionaltraining space. lndoor running/walking tracks. Meeting/multipurpose (general program) space. Senior's program spacer Pre-school and youth spaceo Teen use and e-sports areas. Fieldhouses (turf and hard court) As a result, many providers have attempted to include these amenities in public community recreation facilities. Wth the growth in youth sports and the high demand for school gyms, most communities are experiencing an acute lack of gymnasium space. WeighVcardiovascular space and more specifically functionaltraining space are also in high demand and provides a facility with the potential to generate significant revenues. The success of most community-based recreation providers is dependent on meeting the recreational needs of a variety of individuals. The fastest growing segment of society is the senior population and meeting the needs of this group is especially important now and will only grow more so in the coming years. lndoor walking tracks, exercise areas, warm water pools, pickleball courts and classroom spaces are important to this age group. Marketing to the younger more active senior (usually age 55-70) is paramount, as this age group has the free time available to participate in leisure activities, the desire to remain fit, and more importantly the disposable income to pay for such services. Youth programming has always been a cornerstone for recreation services and will continue to be so with an increased emphasis on teen needs and providing a deterrent to juvenile crime. With a continuing increase in single parent households and two working parent families, the needs of school age children for before and after school child-care continues to grow as does the need for preschool and daycare programming Youth Sports Trends Participation in youth team sports reached an all-time low during COVID-19. Progress has been made, however still recovery in participation lags 2019, and significantly below the high in 2008. ln addition to the participating rate falling, the pure numbers are as well due to the declining birthrate. lnteresting though, the household expenditures related to playing sports have stayed steady. 1. Early Specialization vs. Multi-Sport Participation: There has been ongoing debate about whether young athletes should specialize in one sport at an early age or participate in multiple sports to develop a broad range of skills. Some experts have advocated for multi-sport participation to prevent burnout and overuse injuries. 52 ll)agr: