Kingsbury Park Pickleball Courts: The Kingsbury Park District Board approved a new fee for tournament use of the district’s pickleball courts during a meeting Monday night. The board voted unanimously to set the fee at $5 per court per hour for tournaments, ensuring a standardized charge for future events.
The decision followed a discussion about a request from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) to use the courts for a tournament in May. Board members debated whether to approve the event at an unspecified fee or establish a set rate before allowing any tournaments to proceed.
Board Vote and Fee Approval
Two motions were introduced. The first, made by Greg Sanders and seconded by Lynn Ulmer, proposed allowing Park District Director Jerry Sauerwein to approve the FCA event at an appropriate fee.
The motion failed by a 3-2 vote, with Sanders and Ulmer voting in favor and Barb Smith, Joellen Vohlken, and BJ Schneck voting against it.
Schneck then introduced a second motion to establish a clear tournament fee for pickleball courts. The motion proposed a rate of $5 per court per hour and passed with a unanimous 5-0 vote. This new fee structure ensures consistency in pricing for all future tournaments held at the park district’s courts.
Comparing Usage Fees
During the discussion, Sauerwein noted that the park district currently charges traveling baseball and softball teams $15 for a three-hour block to use its fields. The newly approved pickleball fee sets a comparable structure for organized tournament play.
Impact and Future Considerations
With the new fee in place, the park district can more easily approve tournament requests while maintaining fair usage rates. This decision also provides clarity for organizations looking to host events at the pickleball courts. The FCA tournament in May will now proceed under the newly established fee structure.
This move is expected to encourage more structured pickleball events while ensuring proper maintenance and availability of the courts for casual and competitive play.
News in Brief: Kingsbury Park Pickleball Courts
The Kingsbury Park District Board approved a $5 per court per hour fee for pickleball tournaments. The decision followed a failed motion to approve an event without a set fee. The board aims to standardize charges and facilitate future events, similar to the existing fee for baseball and softball field use.
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