Good posts from Rick Kuhlmann and Dean Carlson. My kids' major sport was soccer and I can remember the look of horror on the faces of suburban kids when they played on the "rugged" fields at Bryn Mawr.
As a Board of Education rep to the Youth Coordinating Board, I encourage list members to give some thought to Becky Boland's suggestion that they get more information on McKinley Boston's recommendations regarding youth sports. There is talk about a vote on the recommendations in a month. I think it is fair to summarize the recommendations: -- Either the schools should get serious about middle school sports or get out of the business entirely and support recreation/entrepreneurial programs offered through the parks and elsewhere. -- That a citywide Youth Sports Advisory Board and a Citywide AAU Traveling Assn. be created to promote youth sports. -- Work on shared facilities -- Introduce a "Youth Sports Curriculum" (If that's not adequate, maybe Becky or another list member familiar with the recommendations can elaborate.) Got recommendations? Obviously there's lots going on, but this might be a moment in time to begin a discussion about youth sports in Minneapolis. A little late for baseball this spring, but a timely topic nonetheless. And if anyone would like to take a larger context, I suggest that we as a city make a commitment that every child has significant opportunities for sports, arts and service. (Admittedly short on specifics, but perhaps a discussion starter.) Any takers? Dennis Schapiro Linden Hills _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
