It’s been over 6 months since the indoor tennis center has opened, a place that has received $500,000.00 in tax dollars (not sure for what) and tried to get CVB monies for marketing. Isn’t it time the director of the facility, the mayor or his wife give us and update on how many people have used the facility, how many members are enrolled and if the place is in the black? I firmly believe if the place is flailing we should ask for our $500,000.00 back and use it on something else like para transit.
As you can see from the initial Argus story on the facility, it was pretty pie in the sky;
A consultant hired by the Sioux Falls Tennis Association has recommended charging $22 per hour to play at the seven-court Community Indoor Tennis Center. To be guaranteed court time, players would have to sign up for memberships that cost $30 a month per person or $50 for families; nonmembers would pay $10 per visit in addition to the court rental and could not reserve permanent court time.
As you can see from their current rate sheet, they are not quite meeting ALL of the fee goals;
Courts are available for rent on a daily basis, at a rate of $5/person/hour.
Five types of patron membership exist:
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Junior -Â An individual between the ages of 3 and 18; $20/month
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Senior – An individual 62 years of age & older; $20/month
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Individual – An individual 19 years of age & older; $30/month
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Dual – Two committed adults living at the same address OR a parent &Â one dependent child through the age of 24; $40/month
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Family – All members of one household including all dependent children through the age of 24; $50/month
As you continue reading though, you will see they tack on the extra fees as if you were getting a subprime credit card. Wonder where they cooked up those ideas?
I urge the city council to ask for a presentation on the status of the facility, and to also ask if other attendees can use their parking lot when they don’t have tournaments going on.