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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve a three-year professional services
agreement with Royal Swim Team for competitive swim team services at Culver City
Municipal Plunge and approve a related budget amendment.
A Budget Amendment requires a 4/5ths vote.
BACKGROUND:
In the past, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department has
rented pool space on a first-come, first-served basis to groups such as Southern
California Aquatics, Edge Swim Club, California Old Boys, Royal Swim Team,
Culver City School District Swim/Water Polo teams and others when the pool was
available.
Youth swim team programs within Culver City have been varied. For instance, some
of the variations have included: 1) the City operating its own swim team, 2)
contracting with a coach to provide coaching services, and; 3) renting pool space to
different youth swim team organizations. It has been the City’s experience that
youth swim team organizations often grow, evolve, split and move from one pool to
another for various reasons.
In an effort to “smooth out” some of these changes for the young people in our
community and provide a more enduring, progressive and consistent competitive
swim team experience for Culver City’s youth, the PRCS Department, through the
request for proposal (RFP) process, explored the possibility of entering into a
medium-term (3-5 year) lease agreement with a competitive swim team
organization.
Meeting Date: 10/23/06 Item Number: A-3
AGENDA ITEM: Approve a Three-Year Professional Services Agreement with
Royal Swim Team for Competitive Swim Team Services at Culver City Municipal
Plunge and Approve a Related Budget Amendment.
Contact Person/Dept.: William LaPointe Phone Number: (310) 253-6682
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Parks and Recreation Commission (10/16/06), Edge Swim Club
(10/16/06), Royal Swim Team (10/16/06), Master Notification List (10/18/06).
Department Approval:
William La Pointe (10/11/2006)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (10/18/2006)
City Controller Approval:City of Culver City, California
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On June 12, 2006, City Council approved a Request for Proposal (RFP) for
competitive swim team services at the Culver City Municipal Plunge and authorized
staff to advertise for proposals. Attachment 1 provides a copy of the staff report and
Attachment 2 provides a copy of the “Request for Proposal for Competitive Swim
Team Services for Culver City.”
DISCUSSION:
The PRCS Director, Recreation Manager and Aquatic Coordinator publicly opened
proposals on August 31, 2006 at 11:30 AM. The following two swim team
organizations responded with proposals: Edge Swim Club and Royal Swim Team.
In addition to considering the estimated revenue to the City, staff also reviewed
additional areas within each proposal including pool usage, cost of program to
participant, projected participation and swim coaching experience. Attachments 3
and 4 are copies of each organization’s proposals and Attachment 5 provides a
“Narrative Summary Comparison of Each Proposal.” Based on review, discussion
and evaluation of the elements in each proposal, it is staff’s opinion that the Royal
Swim Team’s proposal is the most responsive to the RFP criteria and Staff
recommends the City Council authorize a professional services agreement with
Royal Swim Team.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
PROPOSER ESTIMATED GROSS
MONTHLY
REVENUES for the
PROPOSER
MONTHLY
REVENUES to the
CITY from the
PROPOSER
Edge Swim Club $9,741 $1,218 (estimated)
Royal Swim Team $7,220 $1,542 (guaranteed
flat rate first year with
10% per year
increase for three
years)
Based upon the bids submitted, if the City were to award a three-year professional
services agreement to Royal Swim Team, in the first year alone, the City would
receive an estimated $1,542 in monthly revenue, which is $324 more per month than
the Edge Swim Club’s proposal. Currently, the City rents the pool to competitive
swim teams for approximately $900 per month depending on use. If the Royal Swim City of Culver City, California
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Club were awarded a contract, the City would realize an additional $642 of revenue
per month. Over a 12 month period an additional $6,626 in revenue would be
received by the City based upon revenue estimates provided.
The Royal Swim Team’s bid has proposed minimum guaranteed gross revenue to
the City as follows:
First Year $18,500
Second Year $20,350
Third Year $22,385
This guaranteed revenue, unlike Edge’s proposal, is not tied to participant
registration in the Royal Swim Team program but is rather a proposed financial
commitment in order to be awarded a three-year agreement. The additional revenue
is not part of the Adopted Fiscal Year 2006-07 Budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Staff Report for City Council Meeting, June 12, 2006.
2. Request for Proposal for Competitive Swim Team Services for Culver City
3. Edge Swim Club Proposal
4. Royal Swim Team Proposal
5. Narrative Summary Comparison of Each Proposal
MOTION:
That the City Council:
1) Approve a three year professional services agreement with Royal Swim Team for
competitive swim team services at the Culver City Municipal Plunge to begin
January 1, 2007 and, until that date, direct that Royal Swim Team’s use of the
Plunge be phased in; and
2) Authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents and authorize
the City Manager to execute such documents on behalf of the City; and,
3) Authorize a budget amendment recognizing the increased revenue for a six-
month period for fiscal year 2006/2007 in the amount of $3,250 in Aquatics
Programs account 10132200.365520 (Pool Rental Passes). A Budget
Amendment requires a 4/5ths vote.
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4) Direct staff to continue its first-come, first-served pool rental procedures based
upon availability;
OR
5) Provide staff with alternative direction.
MEETING DATE: 10/23/06
AGENDA ITEM: That the City Council approve a three-year Professional Services
Agreement with Royal Swim Team for competitive swim team
services at Culver City Municipal Plunge.
ATTACHMENTS
Pages
1. Staff Report for City Council Meeting, June 12, 2006 1-3
2. RFP for Competitive Swim Team Services for Culver City 4-8
3. Edge Swim Club Proposal 9-36
4. Royal Swim Team Proposal 37-77
5. Narrative Summary Comparison of Each Proposal 78Meeting Date: 06/12/06
Item Number: A-8
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Request for Proposal for Competitive Swim Team
Services at the Culver City Municipal Plunge and Authorization of Advertisement
for Proposals.
Contact Person/Dept.: William L. La Phone Number: (310) 253-6682
Pointe
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No 0 General Fund: Yes pg No 0
Public Hearing: Action Item: pg Attachments: [X]
Public Notification:
Patrick A. Moran, Director, Edge Swim Club (6/2/06); Traci Reid-Dozal, parent of
member of Royal Swim Team (6/2/06); Master Notification (6/7/06).
Department Approval:
William L. La Pointe (6/01/06)
City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang
(06/07/06)
CAO Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood
(06/07/06)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the request for proposal (RFP) for competitive swim
team services at the Culver City Municipal Plunge, and authorize staff to advertise
for proposals for such services.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department has
traditionally rented pool space, when available, to interested groups such as Master
Swimmers, Competitive Swim Teams, the Culver City Unified School District, and
others.
DISCUSSION:
It is the PRCS Department's intention, through the proposal process, to see if there
is enough interest on the part of any competitive swim teams to enter into a long-
term (3-5 years) lease with the City to provide an ongoing, progressive and
consistent competitive swim team experience for the youth (up to age 18 years) of
Culver City.
An organization's proposal must include:
1. Swim Team Philosophy and Program: The Proposer will outline its
organization's Mission, Purpose and Goals and they must match or closely
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align with the purposes of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Department and the City.
2. Experience, Education and Training of Coaches and Staff: The Proposer
must outline how its coaches are well qualified to coach young swimmers
(youth) and demonstrate how its staff is experienced in successfully
managing competitive swim team programs and organizations.
3. Coaching, Practice and Meet Schedule: The Proposer must be able to
provide, within the space and time available at the Plunge, a positive,
encouraging, and progressive competitive swim team experience for all levels
and interests of swimmers.
4. Benefit and Cost to Participants and Financial Benefit to the City: The
Proposer must show how its program will the benefit the participants including
the various fees and costs that will be charged to the participants in the
Proposer's various programs.
The Proposer must demonstrate how it will provide more revenue to the City
than is, or would be, currently realized by the City under the present
rental/lease program.
5. Contract Commitment: The Proposer must be willing and able to commit to a
three to five year contract with the City for the provision of these services.
From this RFP process, the PRCS Department expects to either:
1. Award a contract to the competitive swim team group that would be in the
best interests of the City and that best conforms to the qualifications above; or
2. Not award any contract if none of the proposals conform to the qualifications
above. If that is the case, staff would expect to continue the current practice
of renting/leasing space and time to any and all competitive swim teams that
request it, as space and time may be available.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
It is expected that the participants will not be unreasonably charged for these
services and that the City would realize more revenue than is currently being
collected.City of Culver City, California
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Request for Proposal for Competitive Swim Team Services for the City of
Culver City
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Approve the Request for Proposal for competitive swim team services at the Culver
City Municipal Plunge and authorize staff to advertise for proposals for such
services.
3ATTACHMENT 2
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM SERVICES FOR
THE CITY OF CULVER CITY
The City of Culver City is requesting proposals from qualified competitive swim
team organizations to provide competitive swim team services and programs for
the City of Culver City. The final submittal shall be in the form of the
organization's statement of: 1) Swim Team Philosophy and Program; 2)
Experience, Education and Training of Coaches and Staff; 3) Coaching, Practice
and Meet Schedules; 4) Benefit and Cost to Participants and Financial Benefit to
the City, and; 5) Contract Commitment.
SECTION 1
1.1 SERVICE LOCATION
The service site (the "Plunge") is located within the grounds of Veterans
Memorial Park, at 4117 Overland Blvd. in Culver City, California. Exhibit A is a
site map indicating the location of the service location.
1.2 SERVICE BACKGROUND
Currently, the City of Culver City rents and leases swimming pool space at the
Plunge to any and all organizations that make a proper request to the City and
which request can be accommodated given the time and space currently
available at the Plunge.
The successful organization (the "Proposer") shall be expected to coordinate its
schedule with other activities and events scheduled at the Plunge, including, but
not limited to, various other swimming pool activities, other activities of the City,
such as maintenance, repair and construction. The Proposer may be required to
participate in public meetings that may include, but not be limited to, meetings of
the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council.
1.3 FUNDING SOURCE
The City of Culver City shall owe no monies to the Proposer.
SECTION 2
2.1 SWIM TEAM PHILOSOPHY AND PROGRAM The Proposer shall outline its organization's Mission, Purpose and Goals, which
must match or closely align with the purposes of the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department and the City.
2.2 EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF COACHES AND
STAFF
The Proposer must outline the qualifications of its coaches to coach young
swimmers (youth) and demonstrate its staff's experience in successfully
managing competitive swim team programs and organizations.
2.3 COACHING, PRACTICE AND MEET SCHEDULE
The Proposer must be able to provide, within the space and time available at the
Plunge, a positive, encouraging, and progressive competitive swim team
experience for all levels and interests of swimmers.
2.4 BENEFIT AND COST TO PARTICIPANTS AND FINANCIAL BENEFIT
TO THE CITY
1. The Proposer must demonstrate how its program will benefit the
participants, including the various fees and costs that will be charged to
the participants for the Proposer's various programs.
2. The Proposer must demonstrate how it will generate more revenue for the
City than is, or would be, currently realized by the City under the present
rental/lease program.
2.5 CONTRACT COMMITTMENT
The Proposer must be willing and able to commit to a three to five year contract
with the City for the provision of these services.
SECTION 3
3.1 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
The proposal shall include the Scope of Services as outlined in this RFP which
includes, but is not limited to, the required information listed below:
1. Describe the Proposer's qualifications, staff capabilities and resources.
2. Identify the Proposer's Manager, President or CEO, staff, volunteers
and/or coaches. Include an organizational chart and resumes and
experience of all staff and volunteers in similar endeavors.3. Provide names and information regarding similar endeavors with which
the Proposer has recently been involved including contact persons and
telephone numbers.
4. Include a description of any other experience that may be helpful in
determining the Proposer's qualifications.
5. Proof of the following minimum insurance coverage:
a. Automobile Liability, including owned, non-owned, and hired
vehicles, with Primary Bodily Injury with limits of at least
$250,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence and Primary
Property Damage of at least $100,000 per occurrence or
Combined Single Limits of $500,000 per occurrence.
b. General Liability including coverage for premises, products
and completed operations, independent contractors/vendors,
personal injury and contractual obligations with combined
single limits of coverage of at least $1,000,000 per
occurrence.
c. Errors and Omissions coverage with limits of at least
$1,000,000 per occurrence.
d. Worker's Compensation insurance as required by the Labor
Code of the State of California.
Include any additional information that may improve the program and
will improve the financial position of the City. Identify any areas that
may have been omitted from the Scope of Services necessary to
provide a successful program.
6. Provide all information of the Scope of Services (except for Item "2.4:
Benefit and Cost to Participants and Financial Benefit to the
City") in a sealed envelope with the following information clearly
written on the outside of the envelope:
a) The project name, "REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: COMPETITIVE
SWIM TEAM SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CULVER CITY;" and,
b) The Proposer's (organization) name.
Provide all information for Item "2.4: Benefit and Cost to
Participants and Financial Benefit to the City" of the Scope of
Services in a separate sealed envelope with the following information
clearly written on the outside of the envelope:a) The project name, "REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: COMPETITIVE
SWIM TEAM SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CULVER CITY;",
b) Benefit and Cost to Participants and Financial Benefit to the
City; and
c) The Proposer's (organization) name.
The Proposer is expected to use the Scope of Services as a guide only.
Additional items may be proposed if deemed necessary by the Proposer to
make this endeavor successful. The successful Proposer shall bear all costs
and liability to correct any errors or omissions in its proposal.
The Proposer shall demonstrate its ability to meet any and all
Federal/State/City requirements.
The selected Proposer should be prepared to commence work immediately
upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed. All proposal materials shall become the
property of the City.
SECTION 4
4.1 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Four (4) copies of the written proposal and four (4) separate and sealed copies
of Item "2.4: Benefit and Cost to Participants and Financial Benefit to the
City" of the Scope of Services shall be addressed and submitted by 3:00 pm
(DAY), (DATE) to:
City Clerk's Office
City of Culver City
9770 Culver Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
All proposals shall be reviewed by the City of Culver City based on how well, in
the estimation of City Staff, the Proposer fulfills the requirements of the Project,
noted in the Scope of Services above, and the following general requirements:
a. Ability of the Proposer to perform the specific tasks required.
b. Qualifications of the Proposer and relevant experience of the
individuals assigned to the Project.
c. Demonstrated record of success by the Proposer on similar
projects.
d. Responsiveness to this Request for Proposal and the
completeness of the information provided.e. Familiarity with all applicable requirements.
The proposed fees to the participants and revenues to the City are not
intended to be the governing factor in the selection process but will be
considered.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Results of
the proposal review process will be utilized to establish a preliminary
ranking of the Proposers. The City will interview the top ranked
candidates and may negotiate the fee and scope of work. If an
agreement cannot be reached with the top candidate, negotiations with
subsequent candidates will be undertaken until an agreement is
reached.
The City may request additional information from any and all
Proposers in order to make the best decision.
The Scope of Services item 2.4: Benefit and Cost to Participants
and Financial Benefit to the City shall be submitted in a separate
sealed envelope. The City shall not pay for any costs incurred by any
firm or person submitting a proposal in response to this Request for
Proposal. The City reserves the right to reject, modify or cancel in part
or in its entirety any proposal that it may deem unsatisfactory.
3ATTACHMENT 3
EDGE SWIM CLUB PROPOSAL
qREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL- GENERAL RESPONSES
EDGE SWIM CLUBJuly 27, 2006 - 2:00 p.m.
CItyof(MverCIT
RFP #1336
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM
SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CULVER CITY
Proposal Submitted by:
Swim Club
1/.Introduction
Culver City is unique. We're a small town in the midst of a bustling metropolis. We're a
community where almost everyone knows, and helps watch out for, their neighbor and their
neighbor's kids. Yet, we're also a significant center for film and television production, with a
rich history and amazing opportunities on the horizon — "The Heart of Screenland."
Culver City is pretty special. And we're responsible for protecting that. We take care of our
own and we reach out to those in need, beyond our immediate community Culver City helps
uplift the area as a whole. Finances are always a major priority, as with every organized entity.
Yet, we maintain money's power through the proper mindset. It is a means to help cultivate,
nurture and develop the most precious asset — our children.
To be successful, any entity that has the privilege of working in close partnership with Culver
City must understand these dynamics from the inside out. They must live them, not just recite
easily researched facts.
Edge Swim Club began its journey toward such a partnership in June 2001, when Founder
Patrick Moran (Moran) walked onto the Culver City Plunge deck. Moran immediately
recognized vast potential. The first article Culver City News ever published on the new entity
quoted him as saying, "We'd like to be the city's home team" (See Attachment #1). He was
tenacious, motivated, hit the ground running...and then promptly ran into several brick walls.
Moran has bruised his ego, and the Team, on more than one occasion.
But it is through those experiences that we have evolved and improved. As it turns out, Culver
City's and Edge Swim Club's respective 'hearts' have always been in the same place. We were
simply not yet aligned.
In the pages that follow, with our shortcomings no secret to anyone, we demonstrate that we
have always been Culver City's "Home" Team in spirit and intent. We have become the de facto
"Home" Team through five persistent years of walking-the-talk action. And, we are the best
long-term choice to preserve and promote Culver City's values & identity, bring the glory &
financial rewards of competitive success, and — most important — prepare our children for bright
futures.
Thus, we restate Moran's original request: in Culver City's, Edge Swim Club's and our
children's best interests, please choose Edge Swim Club as Culver City's official "Home Team."|1010| /a.Edge Swim Club Philosophy & Program
CORE PHILOSOPHY
"Be Your Own Hero"
All that Edge Swim Club is, and envisions becoming, emanates from this simple core
philosophy. The concept's roots are grounded in humanity's very DNA.' In pragmatic terms, to
an athlete entering our program (whether Novice or Senior-National Competitor) we teach
them to have faith in themselves.
Real success emanates from within and then outward — never the opposite. We need skilled
mentors/coaches to assist the process; but their job is simply to teach the athlete how to dig deep
and bring out their best. The ultimate responsibility for success rests squarely on the Hero-
athlete's own shoulders.
As long as the athlete is willing to learn how to take personal responsibility for their own
success, they will be honored on this Team. In doing so, they will enjoy lasting benefits beyond
the results of any competition. An athlete's rankings and medals, even the very impressive ones,
are not the pinnacle of their existence. Rankings alone do not earn or prevent someone from
having a special place here. Rather, they are symbols/metaphors of what can be (to anyone
who'll embrace it) an empowering understanding of the human journey. Such understanding
improves the quality of their personal lives — and more powerfully — can also improve the lives
of others.
MISSION STATEMENT
"Developing Champions in Life, not Just Swimming"
"There are over 250,000 athletes in USA-Swimming There are only 52 spots available for the
Olympic Team every four years. [An athlete's] odds of becoming an Olympian are about
.0002%. 2 At the collegiate level, swimming scholarships — especially for men — have never
been more competitive. Time standards to earn significant acknowledgement at a top school are
in the same range as the Olympic Trials cut. There are far more effective and less-risky plans.
The simple truth is that anyone with paddles for feet and hands, the stamina to stare at a black
line for hours on end, and a high tolerance for pain can win trophies, and thus be called a
"winner." But over the long-haul, where does it lead them? In twenty years, how will it make
them a better parent, teacher, doctor, accountant, etc... How does it make them a happier more
I See Joseph Campbell's works, in particular "The Hero with a Thousand Faces." Beginning at age 12, Campbell
spent the remaining 72 years of his life passionately researching humanity's religions, written histories, traditions,
myths, legends, and dream-psychology (he was a personal friend of Carl Jung). He did so across all civilizations
and cultures, irrespective of 'sophistication', throughout the history of recorded time with man. He discovered that,
regardless of all external factors (including race, gender, education, wealth, etc...), every human and human-based
organization instinctively experiences and subsequently communicates through what he termed "The Hero 's
Journey." In other words, we all have the opportunity to be Heroes on a journey filled with adventure, not
just a favored few. We decide for ourselves if we are to be 'favored.' We turn on our own spotlight.
Rose Snyder, Managing Director Coaching Division, United States Olympic Committee; Former Director of Club
Services, USA-Swimming.|1010| /3.successful human-being? In our experience, those who seek only to 'win' tend to drain those
around them, taking all they can because they believe success will come from the outside.
To become a "Champion" takes more. You must reach your Personal Best and then continually
strive to exceed it. We encourage our athletes to out-swim lesser versions of their selves. To do
that, they must turn inward, dig deep to pull out their best, share what they find with others and
then start the process all over again. We facilitate this process by providing mentoring
opportunities for our Team members. Thus, athletes have a ready outlet to teach (and begin to
evolve beyond) their current skill levels. The rewards for such courage, perseverance and
sharing last a lifetime and translate into any area of life they eventually pursue.
We teach our athletes to be "emotionally neutral to winning and losing. Winning and losing are
just part of the game."3 The lessons and tools they acquire through the experiences are what's
most important. By emphasizing the lessons offered in each experience, rather than the "win" or
"loss", we teach them to translate all experiences into a continuing line of success. By
demonstrating how that same process applies to their greater lives, we help insulate our athletes
from an embittered adult existence. Instead, our athletes get the opportunity to learn how to
succeed at a deeper level and to pass on the tools of success (See Attachment #2).
CULVER CITY PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT.
MISSION STATEMENT
"To provide facilities, activities and services that promote positive use of leisure time
through recreational, social and cultural programs; promote opportunities for personal
growth, physical fitness and enhanced self-esteem; promote responsible participation in the
community and enhance community identity and; utilize all community resources, public
and private, for the well-being of the citizens of Culver City."
Edge Swim Club literally has been custom-built to facilitate the Department in carrying out its
Mission. We embrace every child in the Culver City community, not just the fast ones. We have
created a system that by mere participation creates "positive use of [the participant's] leisure
time..." Our entire Team is built around "opportunities for personal growth, physical fitness and
enhanced self-esteem...," including daily training and USA-Swimming competitions. Of course,
we maintain the proper insurance and name City of Culver City as an "additional insured" See
Attachment #3). We "promote responsible participation in the community and enhance
community identity" both through our traditional swim team activities and with the numerous
volunteer-service opportunities we offer. In reality, we are already partnered with the Recreation
Department, achieving substantial results for the "well-being of the citizens of Culver City" (See
Attachment #4).
Experience, Education and Training of Coaches and Staff
Attached, you will find the resume-bios for each of our principal Coaches and Staff (See
Attachment #5). We prefer to bring up people from our own ranks and/or local, but do not
hesitate to hire outside talent who function from the same philosophical foundation and can lift
the program to a higher level.
3 Robert Kiyosaki, real-estate and corporate entrepreneur, from his book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad."
3In addition to our principals, we have an "intern-coach" who is an Edge Senior-Team member
and assists when needed. For lessons, we currently have three "Pre-Team" instructors, one of
whom is the immediate supervisor of the other two. The supervisor has taught for Edge the past
two years. Both of the subordinates have been Edge Swim Club and CCHS Team members.
They are each well-qualified, paid well-above the local rate and are among the best in the greater
area.
Behind the scenes, we have several volunteers (both 'parents and athletes) who assist with various
duties related to workout and meet prep. In addition, Moran has one paid Administrative-
Assistant during peak periods. As much as possible, administrative tasks are computerized and
automated so that human time consumption is minimized. We prefer to stay focused on the
overall Team and the individual athletes.
As you'll realize when reviewing the principles' resumes-bios, we strive to attract those who
stand above the crowd. Our Competitive Head Coach, Monique Shelton, is the most
accomplished across all the Westside. Having literally grown up on a swim team (her parents
were Head-Coaches), Monique has an extraordinary knowledge base, while continuing to evolve.
She coaches with a simultaneously strong and compassionate hand and utilizes the most
progressive technical theories backed by research and proven results.
Monique's Assistant, Lana Shapiro, is a Culver City native who swam, played polo and was a
Team Captain for CCHS. Lana went on to swim and also coach directly under famed Head
Coach Dr. Dave Salo and living legend, John Urbanchek at the club team, Irvine Novaquatics
(Nova). Nova produced six Olympians for the '04 Games, an unprecedented accomplishment.
Dr. Salo was also recently named Head Coach at USC. Lana arrived at Edge Swim Club with a
bag full of great tricks, direct from the sport's current pinnacle.
Moran spearheads the organization as a whole. He personally interviews every prospective
family and conducts each tryout. He spends extra time with the newest members and strives to
maintain an active connection with every single athlete. He has delegated competitive-training
authority to Monique. In exchange, Monique has no administrative duties whatsoever. Her sole
focus is the planning, improvement, training and competitive-success of our athletes. Behind the
scenes, Moran wears several other hats. In 2004, Edge Swim Club was formally recognized by
SCORE, "a non-profit association of highly experienced current and retired business executives
and owners...," for our organizational and managerial success (See Attachment #6).
Coaching, Practice & Meet Schedule
Current Enrollment
As of July 26, 2006, Edge Swim Club's current active enrollment is 114 athletes. We have 17 in
Pre-Team, 45 Novices (Red-One & Red-Two Groups), 34 Intermediates (White Group), and 18
Senior-level swimmers (Blue Group). We will not allow anyone to enter the top, Platinum,
group until fall, when time-based objective standards come into effect. Swimmers must qualify
to earn the privilege of training at that level.|1010| 15.Positive and Progressive Experience for All Levels and Interests of Swimmers
Depending on their Group designation and commitment level, our athletes currently train from
1.25 to 2.5 hours per day, from 3 to 5 days per week. We also offer a fitness program that
functions much like a gym-membership. Athletes in this group pay a monthly flat fee and can
attend as many or as few times per week as they wish in 1/2 hour increments. That structure
allows certain kids, for whatever reason, to train at their own pace and to have complete
autonomy over their commitment level.
Creating Success While Sharing Limited Resources
For five years, we have regularly negotiated with the City and all regular groups, including
AquaFit, SCAQ and two adult polo clubs, to keep a balance regarding the limited resources of
space and time use at the Plunge. A harmony exists among us. We all have different needs,
including the current City programs. Over the years, we each seem to have learned to sacrifice at
certain times and to assert ourselves at others.
It is not perfect; and heads do clash. However, as we have all come to know and respect each
other, disagreements have grown few and far between and a solution is just a conversation away.
In our early days, Edge Swim Club and SCAQ spun a little drama. Dare I say today that, when
the '06 summer ends, we will owe gratitude to SCAQ for having sacrificed a long-course lane to
help accommodate our 300% growth. We have adopted a "Culver City-centric" approach toward
recruiting that has proven quite effective (See Attachment #7). I have the perception that we all
work together quite well.
Edge Swim Club commits to continue, as we have done for the past five years, to respect the
needs of all the legitimate groups who utilize the facility, regardless of our eventual growth
and/or status. The Plunge must remain a community-oriented facility for the long-term success
of us all.
Competitive Meet Schedule
Regarding our competitive meet schedule, with the exception of a traditional Valentine's Day
trophy meet, Edge Swim Club competes exclusively as a USA-Swimming member. USA-S has
the sole duty of filling the slots for the Olympic Swim Team, a task-at which they are
exceptionally good. They have created a macro-meet structure that supports athletes from their
first splash-meets all the-way through the Olympic Trials. There is a meet and events for every
level of swimmer. Meets are by nature and design very positive and supportive environments.
Within USA-S's greater structure, we are one of approximately 36 teams that comprise "Pacific
Committee." Committee-level meets have grown burdensome with the average attendance being
over 500 and at times as high as 900. This means 12-14 hour days, for 2 and 3 day meets. It's
too much to ask of families and facilities on a regular basis. There is a movement to host smaller
dual and tri meets, to improve the efficiency and effectiveness.
After 4 V2 years, Edge Swim Club took a 5 month sabbatical from competition, between February
and July 2006. For several reasons, we needed to rebuild and restructure. We are the better for
it. On July 22 and 23, we took 34 athletes to the Pacific Committee championship meet and
made a strong showing. We are beginning to roll at an entirely new level.
Much work still lies ahead to become a Team-level competitive force in this area. Moran and
Coach Monique are now working on a fall/winter meet schedule that will include both smaller
5and full-committee meets, all with a strategic eye toward the winter "AA" meet and Spring
Junior Olympics.
Benefit & Cost to Participants & Financial Benefit to City
***As per specific instructions, we have submitted this
section in a separate sealed envelope***
Contract Commitment
Presuming that the contract will be negotiated and signed in the next several weeks, fall 2006,
Edge Swim Club prefers a six year contract with Culver City. Exactly six years from now, the
2012 Summer Olympics will be held in London. Prior to, and throughout that event, we want
both the City's and Edge Swim Club's energy and efforts totally focused on the Team and our
athletes. We believe it is in both Culver City's and Edge Swim Club's greater interests to delve
into renewal and/or renegotiation in late fall or early winter 2012.
The Future of Edge Swim Club
We have just begun...
In the near future (fall & winter '06), here's what we have on tap:
1) Settle-In r a Larger-Sized Team, Build Competitive Status
Previous to summer '06, Edge Swim Club's maximum size was 75 athletes. In April, we had 38.
We set a goal of reaching 120 active participants by September 30 th. As of July 26 th, we are only
6 from that goal and average 8 tryouts per week.
We will continue to accept new athletes until our daily workouts reach the self-imposed
maximum athlete/coach ratio of 20/1. Currently we range 15-17 on peak days. When that max
is reached, we will suspend recruiting and begin a waitlist.
Our growth has been so rapid; we have not yet fully equipped our athletes in Edge gear (caps,
shirts, parkas, etc...), and have been indoctrinating the new families on the fly. While remaining
aware of the inevitable winter drop-off, we need to solidify our ranks, and fully bond with our
current members. We believe this tactic will build loyalty that will prove more valuable in the
long run than simply trying to keep our lanes fully stocked.
We cast a wide net this summer and much new raw competitive talent has come our way. We
want to make sure we give them the best possible training and competitive opportunities to help
ensure their longevity in our program.|1010| /7.2) Help Prepare CCHS for Water-Polo and Swim Seasons
This summer, CCHS and Edge Swim Club is interacting at a higher-level than ever before
(See
Attachment #8). We employ both current and graduated CCHS team members. We train
several athletes who are already on the high school team or preparing to join it
(See Attachment
#9 -posted at Plunge entrance since May '06).
We want to expand on that relationship, toward
the best interests of everyone, including the school district and the City itself.
Come fall, we will coordinate with Coach Nester Dordoni's pre-season training schedule for both
the Water Polo and Swim seasons 4. We will offer FREE club training; and then hand them over
to Coach Nester for his pre-season prep and full season training. In this way, we can contribute
to the improvement of CCHS's athletic performance, while respecting the boundaries of their
main Coach's well-established program.
3) Formal Creation of "Healthy Choices" Group
During a spring brainstorming session, Recreation Manager Marty Nicholson proposed that Edge
Swim Club focus on the nationwide epidemic of child obesity. This is an excellent idea. We've
been working behind the scenes to create a specific group that tackles that issue head-on.
Over the past several weeks, Moran has been in contact with Mia Arias, Wellness Project
Coordinator, of the Culver City Youth Health Center and Ann Alexander, Co-President, of the
Friends of the Culver City Youth Health Center.
Separate from us, they've been putting together
a "teen weight management program".
Edge Swim Club and the Culver City Youth Health Center have committed to working together
on a trial basis. We have scheduled an August afternoon for their clients to come to the Plunge
and receive professional training from us, at no cost, in order to help educate them on the health
benefits of swimming That date has just been pushed to fall, due to their need to recruit more
teens.
Regardless of the outcome of this particular venture, Edge Swim Club is splitting it's current
"White" Group into "Fitness" and "Healthy Choices" groups. "Healthy Fitness" will specifically
recruit children with obesity issues, then place them in this challenging and supportive
environment to be professionally coached and mentored by their other Team members.
We have been laying groundwork for this by already welcoming obese children this summer and
creating an entire page on our website devoted to nutrition.
4) Network/Foundation Toward Creation of Disabled-Children's Group
The process of Edge Swim Club creating a group specifically tailored for disabled children is in
its infancy, though we have received several requests for it over the years. We now believe
we're close to having sufficient infrastructure in place to accommodate such a challenge.
Barbara Effros of the Culver City Disability Commission is a Team parent who, among others,
has offered to assist in networking for this endeavor. We do not anticipate accepting athletes or
creating a formal group for at least another year, but we will soon be in a position to begin
formal networking.|1010|We intend to eventually create a club-level program for water-polo and have done some preliminary research into
sanctioning and informal recruiting for a polo coach. But we do not anticipate that being a priority in 2006.
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7We believe creating such a group would be incredibly worthwhile for practicing our principles
and for teaching all of our athletes the meaning of "Champion."
Special Note: We're not currently equipped to handle the full-load described in #3 and #4 of this
section. And Moran does not intend to carry all that weight on his shoulders. Rather, we will follow
the "Henry Ford Doctrine": While remaining ultimately responsible for the overall success, we will
recruit top specialists in specific coaching/teacher fields, pay well above the norm, and delegate
authority over the individual programs to those experts.
What Edge Swim Club Requests from Culver City
Most Important:
We ask the City to maintain an open-mind with respect to more evolving opportunities. Edge
Swim Club believes we are in the unique position to have a long-term positive affect on the sport
of swimming in an unprecedented way.
We have been progressing with that belief since our inception. With Culver City now open to a
"Home Team," our plan is evolving to include the City in a most beneficial way without
deterring from the aspects that have long-made Culver City a special community in which to
live.
In No Particular Order:
•
We request access to the City's marketing infrastructure. We want to be partnership with
the City and Recreation Department to cross market and promote toward our mutual
benefit.
• Please honor us our culture of excellence and service through City Council-level
recognition of our Athletes, Parents, award-winners and staff. Exceptional people pass
through our doors, we would be most grateful if you would help us thank them.
• We would like to hang an "Edge Swim Club" Flag on a flag pole at the Plunge,
throughout our contract period. We will do so at our own cost and take full responsibility
for maintenance.
• We request that you always approach us with the assumption that we are giving 110%
toward the best interests of our children & families, the organization as a whole and the
City of Culver City. If we fall short, we will accept full responsibility. That said, we
believe we have earned the benefit of the doubt.
• We request a streamlined & efficient system for event Permitting and coordination.
• We prefer the contract to cover up to college graduate (rather than the current "age 18
years"). This allows us to continue training up to Olympic Trials level, even if they are|1010| /9.college-enrolled. Once they graduate, we will encourage them to join SCAQ or whatever
local masters program is dominate at that time.|10 10| ao- - - - - - - - - -
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the scope of their duties for a Named Insured. However, none of these member(s) and volunteer(s)
are insured for Personal Injury and Advertising Injury.
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a. Swimming meets that have been issued a written meet sanction or a meet approval;
b. Swimming practices, dry land training activities and learn to swim programs where all swimmers
and/or participants are members of United States Swimming, Inc. and which are conducted under the
direct and active supervision of a member coach;
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Patrick Moran, Founder & Director
Patrick created Edge Swim Club with "7 kids and 4 lanes," Summer
2001 in Culver City. He served as Head Coach for the first three
years. He now focuses on developing swimmers from the ground up.
He conducts the tryout and personally interviews the parents of every
potential new swimmer. In addition, he spearheads the Club's overall
development and oversees administration.
Patrick holds a bachelor's in philosophy, from Austin College, and a
law degree from American University in Washington D.C. He swam
NCAA, Division III in college, focusing on 50, 100 & 500 Free and the
100 & 200 Breaststroke. He has served on USA-Swimming's
administration as an '04 National Delegate for So. Cal., 2 positions on
So. Cal. Swimming's Board of Directors, and Chairman and Program
Chair for Pacific Committee.
Specialties/Training/Education: Legal and Business Administration. Stroke Mechanics & Technique. Completed class
work through Level 4 (out of 5) ASCA.
Selected Education/Experiences: Swimming Letter, NCAA Div. ill / B.A. - Philosophy, Austin College, 1996. / J.D. -
American Univ., Washington College of Law. 1999. Clerked on Capitol Hill, Md. State's Attorney's Ofc., Constitutional firm
arguing Supreme Ct .cases, and for John McLaughlin Show.
Monique Shelton, Head Competitive Coach
Coaching Highlights: Produced two Top-16 athletes, Junior & Senior
National-qualifiers, Two National Age-Group Records, US-open and
Olympic-Trials Qualifier (Swimmer: Amy Osmun, 100 & 200 Ba - 2000
Trials. Times achieved at 1998 "Q" Meet).
Coaching Resume: 1997 Eastern-Section "Age Group Coach of the
Year"; Head Swim Coach 9/93-2/98 Streamline Aquatics, Rialto; Age
Group Coach Scottsdale Aquatics Club, Az, 10/92-6/93; Assistant
Men/women's Coach Cal State San Bernardino, Ca-91/92 season,
finished season as Head coach; Developed USA-Swimming feeder
program called "Streamline Aquatics;" Assistant Men/Women's
Coach/Assistant Natatorium Director/Lecturer, Northeast Missouri
State University, Kirksville Mo, 8/83-5/91.
Awards and Activities: AZ High School Female Athlete of the Year-1981; All American, Javelin Central Missouri State
University 83-85; LSC Eastern Section Age Group Coach of the Year 1997; Who's Who among American Teachers 1998;
Battalion Chief and Vice-President of Foothill Fire Academy.
Certifications: MO. State Life Teaching Cert. (7-12); CA. State Clear Teaching Credential (7-12); EMT; Firefighter 1.
r Research and Publications: Article: 'The Relationship between Seven Anaerobic Power Tests and Swim Performance"
-Journal of Swimming Research.1991 6:4 15-19
al/Cindy Popp, Parent Coordinator
Profession: Producer and Director for well-known television show.
Edge-Activities: Creator of the "Edge Parent's Survival Handbook & Nutrition Guide,"
Cindy first came to the Edge in April 2003, when her daughter joined. Immediately
'bitten' by the Edge bug, by June Cindy was volunteering at our home meet and
recruiting new families. At the Jan. '04 meet, she was Lead Parent. She helped run the
'04 Swim-a-Thon, and hosted Edge's 3rd B-day party at her home. All along the way,
she spread the good word to other families and continued to provide Parent-oriented
solutions when challenges arose.
As our formal introduction into Beverly Hills, Cindy organized and led the highly
successful '05 'Walking the Edge" awards and silent auction at the Beverly Hilton,
where Mayor Briskman and L.A. County Lifeguard Chief, Mike Frazier spoke and
presented awards to the Athletes. As a surprise, in gratitude the Team awarded Cindy
the titled plaque "Team Matriarch." Today, Cindy continues her Edge efforts by
delegating authority to up-and-coming Team Parents, hosting New-Parent Introductory
Meetings and structuring the Parent Volunteer efforts.
Lana Shapiro, Assistant Coach
In Lana's own words:
Born and raised in Culver City, I swam and played water
polo for CCHS. I am currently swimming for Soka
University of America. I just completed my first year and am
studying Liberal Arts with a concentration in Social and
Behavioral Sciences.
As for my Coaching experience, I have been coaching and
teaching swimming since I was 16 and have taught and
coached swimming with the City of L.A. and with
Novaquatics in Orange County.
- I have trained with Olympic Coach Dr. Dave Salo, who is
now the Head Coach of the Men's and Women's Team at
USC (click here for more on Coach Dave Salo), and with the
former University of Michigan Coach Jon Urbanchek.
Coaching and Teaching swimming is such a thrill for me. To
see that you are making a difference no only in their
swimming ability but what kind of person they become is
well worth standing in the freezing rain and trying to yell
over the splashing!
(25-.Michelle Halloran Assistant Coach
In Michelle's Own Words:
Born in Santa Monica, I started swimming at age five. At
Notre Dame Academy, I swam all four years of high-school
at the Varsity level. During that time, I made CIF in the 100
Breast, the 4x50 Free Relay and the 4x100 Free Relay -
three years in a row.
Into college, I swam one year at University of California
Santa Cruz and one year at Santa Monica College. I made
the State meet in 50 Breast, 100 Breast, 4x50 Medley Relay
and the 4x100 Medley Relay. We placed 4th overall in both
Relays!
I also enjoy Water Polo and have played a year at Santa
Monica College.
As for Coaching, I've taught group and private lessons for
the past 5 years. I've also been a lifeguard and swim
instructor at the Culver City Plunge since 2000. I've both
swam on the Edge at various times and have Assistant
Coached as needed since 2004.
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E-mail: william.lapointe@culvereity.org
Fax: (310) 253-6666
RE: Responses to Additional RFP Questions
Dear Mr. La Pointe;
Below, please find detailed responses to the three additional questions posed in your September
11 th letter. Because lane use and workout schedule go hand-in-handi,vithin a community
context, in considering questions #1 and #2, I combine the two and follow your distinction
between "the school year" and "the summer months",
Workout Schedule and Lane Use
In reality, this is not as simple a question as it appears. Workout schedule and lane use are
necessarily intertwined. As such, there is a constant balancing act with the Team, other aquatics
organizations, and City needs. No organization can find success by focusing on just its own
wants for space, time or growth. There is a give and take in every aspect.
Keeping that reality in mind, I provide below how the system is set-up to run right now and our
initial plans to welcome and accommodate continuing growth.
a) School Year (USA-S Fall/Winter & Spring Seasons)
Your question is timely, because Culver City's aquatics community is transitioning into this
schedule now. Our negotiated schedule is as follows:
M: Long Course - 4:30 to 5:30; 5-6 lanes (no other users booked)
5:30 to 6:00; 3-4 lanes (SCAQ arrives, Edge novices exit, 1/3 pool empty)
6:00 to 6:30; 1-2 lanes (Edge intermediates exit, SCAQ increases)
T: Short Course —4:30 to 5:30; 1/3 of pool, + 1 or 2 lanes (allow space for CCHS polo exit, lap
swimming, 113 pool empty)
5:30 to 6:00; 3-4 lanes (Most Edge fitness-group exit, lap swim increases)
6:00 to 6:30; 1-2 lanes (Edge seniors only, lap swim and AquaFit top use)
W: Identical to Monday
TH: Identical to Tuesday
F: Short Course — 4:30 to 5:30, apx. 2/3 of pool, give or take 1-2 lanes
5:30 to 6:00, 1/3 of pool (Edge novices exit, SCAQ arrives, 1/3 empty)
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Everyone gives of their schedule and space for CCHS Polo home games. We condense into
fewer lanes and allow time for staff to complete pool set-up. AquaFit and lap swim wait for
space to clear, if necessary.
19 Summer Months (USA-S Summer Season)
This past summer, Edge Swim Club experienced 300% growth. The aquatics community
accommodated and we completed the transition into a solid mid-sized Team rather well.
Tuesday and Thursday Short-Course days were reserved for Intermediate and Senior swimmers.
We used 1/3 the pool and shared with lap swimming, AquaFit and masters club polo with no
issues.
But, Monday Wednesday and Friday Long Course days were overcrowded during the peak time
(5:30 to 6:30), with City lessons just ending, a continuing City private-lessons lane, 4 Edge lanes
and 3 SCAQ lanes. However, SCAQ's Director and I have been discussing better ways to get
more effective pool use for everyone.
SCAQ is locked into a 5:30 and later schedule because their adult clientele have jobs. To attract
and retain swimmers, they must have enough lanes throughout the early evening. Edge Swim
Club is locked into late-afternoon and early evening workouts because we deal with adolescents
and young adults who have summer jobs and school, get rides from working parents, etc...
The lessons program (whether run by the City or by Edge Swim Club) has the most flexible
clientele. Parents and/or babysitters for the little ones are able to come at all times of day. If
someone is capable of bringing a child at 3:00 or 4:00 p.m., they are just as capable of attending
at 2:00 p.m. In addition, the lessons would be more effectively marketed if they shared some
time with recreation swim, rather than the current all or nothing approach. Share and bring more
exposure to the lessons. In addition, if we spread out lessons through the day (rather than
grouped for just two, two hour periods) we could serve more kids and generate more revenue.
For the same reasons, in mid-afternoon (3:30), Edge Swim Club would get marketing benefits by
sharing time with the lessons (as we did to great success in Summer '05).
All the user groups (Lessons, Edge and SCAQ) would benefit substantially by a more dynamic
approach to the lessons. If Edge could put its novice groups in the water at least one hour
earlier, or staggered and beginning two hours earlier, SCAQ could have more lanes when they
need them most and the entire community would be better served.
Overall, the summer schedule is in need of a new approach and revision to accommodate the
growing success of us all. '06 brought new blood and success into all the groups' ranks. With
success comes the need for new ways of thinking, more enlightened ways of approaching old
problems. With the right mindset, we can all continue expanding by simply better utilizing the
exact same resources.
Conclusion
As it stands, with an efficient/effective pool staff working pool transitions, there is still room for
Edge Swim Club to continue considerable expansion into the under-utilized spaces noted in the
above schedules. Our statistics show that fewer than 70% of active/on-roster swimmers actually
attend on peak days, less in late week. With that in mind. Edge Swim Club can double again
from its current size (up to 200 on-roster) before negatively impacting any other group. We can
grow even more without negative impact if we utilize the empty weekend space as well. We can
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do this while maintaining a general rule of 7 novices or 4 seniors per Short Course lane and 2.5
times those numbers for Long Course).
Culver City Plunge now runs better than it has in at least the past 6 years. However, the facility
is still way underutilized. From a corporate standpoint, Edge Swim Club is poised and ready to
continue with aggressive marketing and brand-building. We believe that, in partnership with
Culver City and with a consistently warm and welcoming facility, our Team can continue an
overall net-growth throughout the winter months and be at full capacity by July '07. In doing
this, we will bring an unprecedented level of positive notoriety and increasing revenue streams
for everyone affected.
Number of Swim Meet Weekends per Year
There are several factors that currently serve as disincentives for anyone to host meets, one of
which comes directly from a recent change in Rec. Dept. policy. That said, Edge Swim Club is
carrying out a plan. We are working behind the scenes to create a more conducive environment.
Below, I will summarize the disincentives and then explain in brief our work to improve the
meet environment so that we will be motivated to host meets once again.
On August 2", Aquatic Coordinator Elizabeth Price issued a memo forbidding the use of blocks
in Long Course. Summer is exclusively Long Course season. Elizabeth did this after one of our
swimmers (the only one in our history) was not paying attention to her Coach and bumped her
head on the bottom. There was no serious injury and the girl continues on the Team today.
Obviously, if Elizabeth's rule is enforced, it eliminates Culver City's ability to host meets
throughout the peak summer months when attendance is at a high and long course pools are in
greatest demand. This policy over-reaction to an unprecedented incident eliminates an entire
season of hosting.
Beyond Culver City and Edge Swim Club, the Pacific Committee (our governing sub-section of
Southern California Swimming) has been dealing with a growing leadership crisis. Most team
leaders, including me, do not have faith/trust in the current Committee or Meet Administration
leadership. Their actions have led to poorly run and grossly over-crowded meets. Disconnected
from the overall athlete population's interests, they give obvious special favors to a small
handful of "buddy" Teams, which gives the entire section a feeling of frustration and dissention.
- This has negatively affected the section as a whole. Complaints by several Teams to the SCS
level went unanswered. At the top, there has been very stagnant leadership afraid and highly
resistant to any substantive change. Meetings dwell for hours on details that would be delegated
and handled in minutes by a properly functioning Board or CEO. The result is, of 38 active
Teams in Pacific Committee, only 6 agreed to host meets in 2007'. This lack of support is
beginning to create new opportunities.
What does all that mean for Culver City and its need to generate more revenue?
Edge Swim Club has transcended SCS. I resigned from all Board positions tied to them over a
year ago. Building from my National Delegate days, with the exception of basic administrative
paperwork, we now do all club/business development work at the National-level. We are taking
a leadership role and preparing to bring about positive change throughout the entire section.
Edge Swim Club is developing a meet series that is revolutionary and far superior to both the
500 person plus mega-meet concept and the dual-meet concept into which most of USA-
Swimming has locked itself Instead, we will host smaller Team-elimination meet series. We
We will submit the '07 Pacific Committee program upon request.Best,
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Director — Edge Swim Club
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will utilize a new meet format that spans over 2 months (one weekend day — no longer than 4
hours each week), with teams being progessively eliminated. The final rounds will be similar to
basketball's "Final Four" and consume an entire weekend. On Sept. 28' 1', the national "Business
Development Officer" out of Colorado Springs will meet with me to discuss the plans in far
more detail.
I look forward to working on the details of this with the Recreation Department and greater City
leadership in the near future. For now I ask that you please trust that a little patience and faith
in Edge Swim Club's vision will pay off in new-potential and far-greater revenue streams than
you have imagined. There is much more in the works than I have revealed here. Until we
complete the RFP process, it would be inappropriate to discuss.
Please let me know if you require any additional information from Edge Swim Club. We look
forward to your Department's recommendation before the City Council.
3/aREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FINANCIAL RESPONSES
EDGE SWIM CLUB
32.Benefit & Cost to Participants & Financial Benefit to City
What is the Cost and How Does the Program Benefit Participants?
Pre-Team cost is $65 per 2 week session. Six hours total instruction with a max 6/1
Student/Teacher ratio. Registration & Insurance costs $28 for entire summer.
All Full Team memberships have a one-time $100 ($35 for Scholarship recipients)
Administrative fee, which covers Edge Swim Club's costs to enter the new client info into ours
and USA-Swimming databases. This allows the athlete to participate in our program on a
month-to-month basis until they graduate college. Registration & Insurance costs $50 ($7 for
Scholarship recipients) per fiscal year.
Team Monthly Dues:
$50 Scholarship — regardless of group
$90 Novice (Red-One)
$100 Fitness & Intermediate (White)
$105 Jr. Competitive (Red-Two) & Senior Development (Blue)
$120 Sr. Competitive (Platinum)
We currently have 18 athletes on "need-based" scholarship and one athlete on the "Clareen
Mitchell Memorial Scholarship" (her daughter). We expect one additional athlete to soon apply
for the latter.
Many of the benefits our Team members and families receive have been detailed in the main
portion of this proposal. There is a "value" that we instill into both the participating individuals
and the greater Culver City community that cannot be quantified with numbers.
However, as we grow and evolve, this quality will be what our City leaders refer to when
protecting and promoting our community. It is part of what real-estate brokers will sell to young
families looking for the right place to raise their children. It is what a community newspaper will
report with pride. It is what a child will hang on his wall and a family will proudly mount on
their mantle. It is worth more than money and it can best be seen in the eyes of those who
possess it.
How Will Contracting with Edge Swim Club Generate More Revenue for Culver City?
1) Gross Revenue Share, rather than Rental Fees
July 2006, Edge Swim Club (with minor billing adjustments) paid approximately $900 in rent.
The highest the City has ever charged us for a month's rental is less than $1,500, which
happened before we learned how to maximize the system. We are confident that, if we were to
1remain renters, we could properly train our athletes year round for no more than $1,000 per
month.
Rental fees are based on the $75.00 per hour standard rental fee all user-groups pay for the entire
pool and the proportional equivalent for pool sections. Because you can load lanes with extra
swimmers when necessary, rental fees remain more or less constant, regardless of the number of
active participants.
Consider this hypothetical. If Edge Swim Club and Culver City were under contract today for
the City to receive 12.5% of gross receipts on Edge Swim Club's monthly dues-only, the August
'06 breakdown would go roughly as follows:
114 athletes Total
17 Pre-Team ($65 x 17 x 2 ) = $2,210
45 Novices ($90 x 45) = $4,050
34 Intermediates ($100 x 34) = $3,400
18 Competitive-level ($105 x 18) = $1,890
Sub-Total: $11,550
Deductions
18 Need-Based Scholarships: Scholarship dues are locked at $50 per month, regardless of level
and are not offered to Pre-Team. So we calculate the lost revenue by finding the average of the 3
remaining groups, which equals $48 per scholarship athlete. Thus, 18 x $48 = -$864
9 CCHS & NDA Swim Team Free Summer Training: All athletes are obviously competitive
high school-level, placing them by in Competitive Level. Thus, 9 x $105 = -$945.00
Deductions Total: $1,809
Gross Dues Revenue: $9,741
Culver City Share: $9,741 x .125 = $1,218
This is a $200 to $300 per month increase in rental fees alone.
We raise dues approximately once every 12 months. In addition, we will eventually phase out
the free high-school summer training program as our Competitive reputation grows. We will
also have an increasing number of athletes participating at the "Platinum" level of $120 per
month.
Obviously, the benefit to Edge Swim Club for giving up a larger revenue share is the City now
has a vested interest in our success. Right now, our goal is to minimize our expenses to you.
Under a revenue share agreement, when we recruit and retain members, the City receives
increased earnings. You all accomplish this with less administrative effort than today.
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2) Revenue Share for Swim Meets
As swim meets are currently run in Pacific Committee, most Teams average about $3,000
"profit" per meet. However, there is a long planning process, the event itself is labor intensive
(which falls on volunteer parents) and the host pool has to close itself off from other revenue for
an entire weekend. This actually works against client retention. Edge Swim Club believes that
is the entrepreneurial equivalent of 'robbing Peter to pay Paul.' Thus, we currently tend to avoid
hosting meets.
However, we have created an outline for an improved meet format, that still falls within USA-
Swimming sanction requirements, but does not tax our clients and is far more accommodating to
our host pool and thus, greater Culver City community.
In the traditional meet format, a host pool can expect to gross approximately $1,800 for closing
off their pool and supplying parking for two 12 hour weekend days. During that time, they
receive no other revenue from other groups and their costs increase for extra staff, supplies,
etc...
To protect our intellectual property, Edge Swim Club prefers to save the details of our improved
approach to meet hosting until we enter the contracting phase. We will then reveal a more
detailed plan, in closed negotiations, that demonstrates how the City can collect a revenue-share
of at least $1,800 for a meet or series of meets that does not burden Edge Swim Club's clientele
and requires far less of the City's resources to accommodate and promote-
3) Revenue Share for Weekend Technique Clinics
Technique clinics are among the highest potential revenue streams for a top-ranked competitive
program. Teams with a sport-wide respected Head Coach can charge $100, or more, per
attendee to perform a one-time analysis, commentary and stroke correction analysis. These
sessions are underwater and above-water videotaped, with the Instructor's commentary included.
A DVD is burned on-deck and included as part of the attendee's fee.
We do not yet possess the active reputation required. But we are consciously and deliberately
moving in that direction. We also will need to acquire specialized software and at least one other
laptop. But, we do currently possess the requisite taping equipment and the knowledge of how to
structure and perform the clinic.
Under our current rental agreement, we could rent 1/3 of the Plunge (at $25 per hour) for a one-
day ten-hour clinic. The City's revenue would thus be $250. But, if we were under a 12.5%
revenue share agreement and allowed only 50 attendees, at $100 per, for the exact same event,
the City's take would be $625.
4) Revenue Share for Contracting Edge Swim Club to Oversee the City's Lesson Program
Our original intent was to provide a detailed breakdown of the City's estimated net-profit from
the '06 summer and compare it with a revenue share hypothetical, based on a tiered-
organizational model Moran has created. However, in all fairness to the City and the Recreation
Department, this year's lessons program is the best we have ever seen them manage it.
We have no desire to sell Culver City on any idea that is not truly in its best interests. Therefore,
Edge Swim Club proposes that, during the contracting stage, the Recreation Department supply a
detailed breakdown of the combined net-profit it derived from this year's group and private
3 35:lesson programs. Simultaneous, we will supply a detailed proposal for the program we want to
utilize, using the same number of actual '06 participants.
During negotiations, we will then all sit down and openly evaluate how best to maximize
revenues for both entities and to provide the best possible instruction and "Team-feeder"
program. We can then formalize our conclusions as part of the greater contract.
A Final Note:
Moran has another potential revenue stream that benefits the City of Culver City, Edge Swim
Club and involves a third entity. We are not yet ready to present.
At this time, we ask only that the City maintain an open-mind and be willing to discuss another
opportunity that will not conflict with or subvert in any way the contract we are now preparing
to create. In fact, it will enhance the revenue streams discussed above.|1010| 3 6 .ATTACHMENT 4
ROYAL SWIM TEAM PROPOSAL
3'7.REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL- GENERAL RESPONSES
ROYAL SWIM TEAM
33.By:
NOTICE REQUESTING PROPOSALS
RFP Number 1336
Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the City of
Culver City, California, for furnishing the following:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF CULVER CITY
in strict accordance with the Specifications on file in the office of the CITY
PURCHASING OFFICER, 4343 Duquesne Avenue, Culver City, California,
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90232. Copies of specifications and proposal documents may be obtained from
the PURCHASING OFFICE at that address, telephone number (310) 253-6550.
Original and three copies of the proposal must be filed with the CITY CLERK in
CITY HALL, 9770 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, California, 90232, not later than
3:00 p.m. on July 27, 2006, at which time they will be publicly opened in the
Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall. Facsimile proposals will not be
accepted. Any bidder may withdraw his proposal, without obligation, at any time
prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals. A withdrawal will not
be effective unless made personally or by telephonic notification received prior to
the closing date. Proposals may later be referred to the City Council for
appropriate action. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals as
the best interests of the City may dictate.
Ela Valladares, Deputy City Clerk
Published in The Culver City News on June 29, 2006RFP#1336
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM SERVICES FOR
THE CITY OF CULVER CITY
The City of Culver City is requesting proposals from qualified competitive swim
team organizations to provide competitive swim team services and programs for
the City of Culver City. The final submittal shall be in the form of the
organization's statement of: 1) Swim Team Philosophy and Program; 2)
Experience, Education and Training of Coaches and Staff; 3) Coaching, Practice
and Meet Schedules; 4) Benefit and Cost to Participants and Financial Benefit to
the City, and; 5) Contract Commitment.
SECTION 1
1.1 SERVICE LOCATION
The service site (the "Plunge") is located within the grounds of Veterans
Memorial Park, at 4117 Overland Blvd. in Culver City, California. Exhibit A is a
site map indicating the location of the service location.
1.2 SERVICE BACKGROUND
Currently, the City of Culver City rents and leases swimming pool space at the
Plunge to any and all organizations that make a proper request to the City and
under the condition that such request can be accommodated given the time and
space currently available at the Plunge.
The successful organization (the "Proposer") shall be expected to coordinate its
schedule with other activities and events scheduled at the Plunge, including, but
not limited to, various other swimming pool activities, other activities of the City,
such as maintenance, repair and construction. The Proposer may be required to
participate in public meetings that may include, but not be limited to, meetings of
the Parks and Recreation Commission and the City Council.
1.3 FUNDING SOURCE
The City of Culver City shall owe no monies to the Proposer.
2/0.SECTION 2
2.1 SWIM TEAM PHILOSOPHY AND PROGRAM
The Royal Swim Team was founded in November, 2005, by Lenny Krayzelburg and
Val Bagri. All members belong to U.S.A. Swimming. Our team is in the Southern
California Section of this organization, and we are further divided into the Pacific
Committee.
Our mission is to provide a safe, enjoyable, full service, competitive swimming
program for children of all races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds that
emphasizes personal improvement through stroke technique, individual attention and
team unity.
The Royal Swim Team has been formed to meet the needs of children who have a
desire, a dream or a passion, to improve as swimmers and experience the multiple
accomplishments of competitive swimming.
Our goal is to represent the children of Culver City. We wish to create an environment
where swimming with the Royal Swim Team, builds self-esteem, develops a positive
work ethic, and allows children to be part of something special. We strive to
communicate a "team philosophy," while at the same time evolve the attitudes,
training techniques and strategies encountered in the competitive swimming
environment.
Given the opportunity to represent Culver City, we will be able to create and help
maintain a recurring supply of capable, highly trained swimmers for the Culver City
High School Swim Team. We will be able to establish a swimming program that
identifies Culver City as a respected center for competitive swimming. We have the
coaching staff and parent network that is essential to encourage and promote the
energy, values and attitudes our children will need to succeed in the future.Assistant Coach
Pam Heckel
Woodland Hills
Assistant Coach
Open Position
Calabasas
2.2 EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF COACHES AND STAFF
Royal Swim Team Organizational Chart
President / CFO
Lenny Krayzelburg
Head Coach
Val Bagri
Gold Group
Assistant Coach
Rapolas Janonis
Bronze Group
Assistant Coach
Gennadii Kliuchnyk
Silver Group
Public Relations
Kenneth Hammer
Parent Organization
Tracie Reid-Dozal
Awards / Uniforms
Phillip Fortis
Website Development
Boris Shnayder
Hospitality
Ellen Ruimy
Fund Raising
Dana Gluckstein
Volunteer ServicesLenny Krayzelburg:
Lenny is a four-time Olympic gold medalist. His journey has included eleven United
States National Champion titles and two World Champion titles. Lenny has held five
world records and was named "Swimmer of the Year" by United States Swimming in
1999 and 2000. He still holds one United States American record. To exemplify the
attitude and respect fellow Olympians have for Lenny, he was selected as the Team
Captain representing the 2004 Olympic Swim Team.
Lenny is a national icon. He is a Southern California success story who trained locally
and has a spotless image and reputation.
Lenny graduated from USC in 1998 with a degree in business administration.
In 2005, Lenny opened the "Lenny Krayzelburg Swim School." The success of this
venture has been immediate and his school operates at full capacity. The school
teaches infants to adults how to swim one stroke at a time. He utilizes a program
called Smart Fish (smartfishmethod.com ). Lenny started this school in July of 2005
with seven employees and two locations. As of July, 2006, Lenny has a staff of
twenty-two employees and over 1200 students have enrolled in the program.
Also, in 2005, Lenny, with the help of head coach Val Bagri, started the Royal Swim
Team. This team has started small and is very rapidly becoming a dominant
participant in all Southern California swimming competitions. This is Lenny's only
competitive swim venture, and he wants this team to be a reflection of all the good
experiences that swimming has brought him.
For the past two years, Lenny has been a joint owner in the "Swim with the Stars"
swim camp. This camp combines swimming, lectures, videos, a stroke clinic and just
plain fun from the most highly recognized coaches and Olympic swimmers in the
United States. This camp has been organized with fellow Olympians Michael Phelps
and Ian Crocker and a short list of the stars includes: Katie Hoff, Megan Quann
Jendrick, and Kirsty Coventry. The coaching staff includes: Bob Bowman (Ass.
Coach for the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team), John Howell (Head Coach for Emory Univ.),
and Gerry Rodrigues (U.C.L.A. Masters Coach). The Swim with the Stars Camp also
includes a section for masters swimmers and a very successful paralympic program
for disabled swimmers. Please visit their website at
http://www.swimwiththestars.com/swim-camp2.php to further review the depth of this
business venture.
In 2004, Lenny was involved in the Disney "Swim with the Stars Tour." This was a ten
city tour across America to promote swimming.
Please review Lenny's brief resume at the end of our proposal for a more in-depth
look at his business ventures and contact people.
43.Val Bagri:
Val grew up in the Ukraine, where he continued the family tradition of producing
championship swimmers. Val attended college at the Lviv Sate Institute of Physical
Culture, where he specialized in swimming, and in 1995, earned a Bachelor of
Science degree in Physical Science. In June, 2006, Val became an American Citizen.
As a competitor, Val brings ten years of international competition to our swimmers.
Val has been a finalist in the French Cup, the Ukraine National Championships, the
French National Championships and the World Cup. He has competed in Rome,
Monaco, Barcelona and Canet.
In 2004, Val became the Head Age Group Coach for Team Santa Monica.
In the
span of one year, Val produced one national swimmer and sixteen junior olympic
finalists. The swimming community is a very close-nit group and word of his
accomplishments has spread quickly. Val possesses that rare quality, where a
champion athlete can communicate his experience to children who are just beginning
to realize their potential. The children who train under Val are very lucky, and they
know it. This helps to explain the rapid growth of his team.
Val has served- as the Head Coach and Aquatics Coordinator for Pinecrest Schools.
He has also served as the Head Coach and as a swim coach for two teams in France.
Gennadii Kliuchnyk:
Gennadii is in charge of Royal Swim Teams silver group. He was awarded a Bachelor
of Science degree in Physical Education from the Ukrainian State University of
Physical Education and Sports in 1998. Also from a family rich in coaching and
swimming excellence, Gennadii spent five years as a swim coach for both the
National Olympic Sports School and the Sports Club of Military Forces. Gennadii
spent an additional four years as the National Team Manager for the Ukrainian
Swimming Federation. Gennadii has a gift for teaching children perfect stroke
technique. He is a stickler for details and treats each child as if they were his only
student.Repolas Janonis:
Rap, as he is affectionately called by his swimmers, is the driving force behind our
bronze group. Rap has the perfect personality for small children. He is patient, caring
and very consistent in his approach towards molding our future competitors. His
swimmers continually demonstrate their mastery of his teachings as they begin their
competitive endeavors. Rap has been a swimming instructor and coach since the
inception of our team. Rap is currently attending Santa Monica College and is a
member of their swim team.
Kenneth Hammer:
Ken serves as our public relations individual. Ken has lived in Culver City for the past
14-15 years and has been involved with U.S.A. Swimming for the past four and a half
years. Ken has a Bachelors Degree in Biology/ Medical Technology. He has worked
for Cedars-sinai Medical Center for the past twenty-five years and has lived in
Southern California his whole life. Ken is a people person who is outgoing and easy
to work with. Ken is the teams' representative at local Pacific Committee meetings
and will be attending all necessary city council meetings dealing with the park and/or
pool. He is the go—to person who will arrange for city fire and meet permits. Ken
orients new parents/ families to the Royal Swim Team philosophy and advises them
on all matters relating to the organization of Southern California competitive
swimming. If a question about swimming rules or regulations arises, Ken is the
person to see.
Ken's son, Matthew (11), learned how to swim at the Culver Palms Y.M.C.A. He
attended Farragut Elementary School and would very much like to compete for the
Royal Swim Team of Culver City. Currently, Matthew is ranked third in the United
States as an eleven year old in the 1500 meter freestyle. He is ranked 12 th in the 800
meter freestyle. Last year, Matthew was selected as one of the top five, 9-10 year
olds, in all of Southern California to represent SCS Swimming at the Utah National
Western Zone Championships. He made the finals in five events.
Tracie Reid-Dozal:
Tracie takes charge of our parent's organization. Tracie has lived in Culver City for
the past 20 years. An active member of U.S.A. Swimming for the last six years,
Tracie ensures that the parents of Royal Swim Team are informed regarding timing
assignments, swim practice schedules, team meetings and the collection of funds for
team equipment. Tracie communicates parent concerns to our coaches and is
instrumental in recommending solid, amenable solutions to the many issues
encountered on a day-to-day basis.
Tracie has two sons on the team, Michael (13) and Aaron (9). Both boys learned how
to swim at the Culver Palms Y.M.C.A. Aaron attends El Marino Elementary School
and Michael is now in his second year at Culver Middle School. Last year, Michael
captured the gold medal in the junior Olympics for the 50 meter breaststroke.Lenny Krayzelburg
4 Time Olympic Gold Medalist
Chief Financial Officer for Royal Swim Team
Projects that I have been involved with
Lenny Krayzelburg Swim School
or' Started in July 2005 from scratch with 7 employees and two locations
0- August 2005 had 250 students enrolled
(5° October 2005 had 400 students enrolled
c?-' January 2006 had 650 students enrolled
GP' April 2006 had 900 students enrolled
Summer of 2006 over 1200 students enrolled in the program
(0° Currently employing 22 staff people
Swim With The Stars Projects
This is an entity that I own with Michael Phelps (6 Olympic Gold Medalist), Ian Crocker
(2 Time Olympic Gold Medalist) and Octagon
(z° After Athens Olympics did a 10 city tour across the US promoting the sport of
swimming by doing swimming shows and community outreach events.
rz° The conclusion of the trip was at Disneyland, where they build a temporary 50m
pool on Main St. USA and we did a relay race with kids
(?=' 2005 Swim with The Stars Camps
5 day sleep over camp
o Atlanta
o Denver
o San Jose
(27- 2006 Swim with the Stars Camp
o Added a 2 day commuter camp
o Added Masters Camp
o 5 day sleep over camp
o In the process of adding 2 day swim clinics
Contact Person: Josh Ilika, Director of Swim with the StarsLenny Krayzelbarg Swim Camps and Clinics
This is a project that I started with the JCC's back in 2001. The goal of this project is to
promote the sport of swimming within JCC's around the country.
All the sites below used my curriculum that I have created for swim camps and clinics.
2001 Swim Camp at the Westside JCC about 90 kids
2003 Metro West, New Jersey about 85 kids
2005 Youngstown, Ohio 65 kids
Metro West, New Jersey 70 kids
Boston, Massachusetts 75 kids (I personally did not go because my kids
were born at this time)
2006 NYJ Camps, Pennsylvania. This is a first year I am doing a specialty
camp at the summer resident camps. They are using my curriculum for 8
weeks of camp. I personally take part during one of those weeks...
Capital Camps, Maryland. This is also a summer resident camp, I am
doing one week specialty camp.
Contact Person: Steve Becker
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EXPERIENCE
10/2004 — 9/2005
Team Santa Monica, CA — Head Age Group Coach
Oversee the Age Group program, provide professional coaching, improve performance,
increase and retain membership and develop programs for the continued growth of the
club. Recruit, develop and manage the Age Group coaching stuff. Attend swimming
competitions and performances. Schedule practices, pool time and other club activities.
05/2003 — 11/2005
Pinecrest Schools, Los Angeles, CA - Head Coach, Aquatic coordinator.
Was responsible for coaching 40 hours per week. Trained and selected candidates for the
leading team. Created swim classes and programs. Trained and supervised all lifeguards
and swim instructors. Scheduled and organized a comprehensive program of activities for
the pool. Planed and directed training. Attend swimming competitions and performances.
02/2000 - 03/2003
A.S.Monaco, France — Head Coach
Was responsible for all aspects of pool and aquatics management, which included
creating and maintaining a clean and safe environment for swimmers. Schedule
lifeguards to ensure appropriate coverage during pool operations. Planed and directed
training of swimmers. Directed conditioning of swimmers to achieve maximum athletic
performance. Evaluated physical condition of swimmers. Attended international events.
02/1998 - 02/1999
CN Paris, France — Swim Coach
Was responsible for coaching approximately 25-30 hours per week. Assessed swimmer's
skills and assigns team positions. Planed and directed training. Advised and trained
professional swimmers. Attended international competitions.
EDUCATION
06/1991 — 06/1995
State University of Physical Culture, L'vov, Ukraine
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES
Lifeguard Training and First Aid
CPR for Professional Rescuer
Coach Member of USA Swimming
ASCA level I , ASCA level II, ASCA level III
RELATED ROLLS
Languages: English, French, Russian, Ukrainian
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect and PowerPoint
43.VAL BAGRI
PERSONAL RECORDS
Achievements during coaching TSM as a Head Age Group Coach: 1 National swimmer
and 16 Junior Olympics Finalists.
Over 10 years of professional swimming. Teaching and motivating experience in
Aquatics. Member of professional swimming teams (A.S.Monaco; C.N.Paris; Dinamo
Ukraine). Practice with team members on a regular basis and competed in swimming
competitions. Have knowledge of swimming practices, policies, rules and regulations.
Acted as a spokesperson for team.
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS
March 2003 — Swimming French Cup (Vittel), Melhouse, France
Swimming pool 50m — Breaststroke: 50m (4th place) - 30.36
100m (7th place) - 1.06.96
200m (6th place) - 2.24.18
June 2002 — Swimming Final French Cup (Vittel) Milleu, France
Swimming pool 50m — Breaststroke: 50m (5
th
,lace) - 29.92
100m (7m place) — 1.06.05
200m (5 61 place) — 2.21.64
May 2002 — Swimming French Cup (Vittel), Melhouse, France
Swimming pool 50m — Breaststroke: 50m (1 st place) — 30.28
100m (2nd place) — 1.06.49
April 2002 — French Championship open, Shalon-sur-Suon, France
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200m (1/2 Final) — 2.23.03
February 2001 — Swimming World Cup, Paris, France
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100m (13 m place) - 1.03.33
200m (12th place) — 2.15.64
June 2000-June 2003 — International Swimming Competition,
Monaco, Rome, Barcelona, Canet
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100m (1/2 Final) — 1.05.49
200m (1/2 Final) — 2.21.33
May 1993 — Ukraine Championship Final, Kharkov, Ukraine
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Gennadii KLIUCHNYK
Objective
Experience
Join a real team which is involved in Swimming and reach top world standards by
coaching and/or management
2005-2001
Ukrainian Swimming Federation and Kiev, Ukraine
Ministry of Ukraine for Youth and Sports
National Team Manager, Administrator of Ukrainian Swimming Federation
• Organization of Coach Seminars, Judge Meetings.
• Management of national and international competitions and training camps.
• Active participation in preparation National Team for the European, World
Championships and Olympic Games 2004 in Athens.
2001-1998 Sports Club of Military Forces
Kiev, Ukraine
Swimming Coach
• Raising results of the club swimmers among other clubs in National
Championships.
• Prepared, in co-operation with senior coach, Junior Silver European Medalist
and National Junior Record Holder.
• Coaching 2 aged groups.
1998-1996 National Olympic Sports School
Kiev, Ukraine
Swimming Coach
• Expanded sports level of athletes.
Education
1994-1998 Ukrainian National Sports University
Kiev, Ukraine
• Faculty: Olympic and professional sports.
Interests Traveling, pets, music.
Extra information Date of birth — May 30, 1975. My mother is the Swimming coach, was a National
Swimming Team Coach, Since September 2004 works for the Best Turkey Swim Club
"Fenerbahche".
I can communicate and write in English. I have driving license. Familiar with computer.Rapolas Janonis
Work Experience:
2003 - 2005: Bally Total Fitness
Los Angeles, CA
Program Director - Personal Trainer
2005 - Currently employed: Lenny Krayzelburg Swim School
Los Angeles, CA
Swim Instructor
2005 - Currently employed: LK Sports Inc. and Royal Swim Team
Los Angeles, CA
Swim Coach
Skills: * Fluent in English, Russian and Lithuanian
* Proficient in all features of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Typing of 40 wpm
* High energy, loyal and trustworthy.
Education:
Tuskulenu high school - Vilnius, Lithuania 1995 -199
Lithuanian Physical Academy - Kaunas, Lithuania 1999-2000
International School of Management - Kaunas, Lithuania 2000-2002
Henderson State University - Arkadelphia, Arkansas 2002-2003
Santa Monica College - Santa Monica, California 2005 — currently enrolled
References: available upon request
5 3:Accomplishments:
Lithuanian record holder in 800meters Freestyle Relay (14 & under)
1999 — 2000 Lithuanian Physical AcAdemy swim team
2002 — 2003 Henderson State Univei-sity swim team
2005 — 2006 Santa Monica College swim team:
6th place in Western State Conference (200Y Free :50:38)
13th place in Western State Conference (100Y Free - :49:65)
16th place in Western State Conference (50Y Free - : 22:71)
2h1( placein Western State Conference (400Y Free relay)
3 rd place in Western State Conference (400Y IM relay, 200Y Free relay, 200Y 1M relay)
66.2.3 COACHING, PRACTICE AND MEET SCHEDULE
As previously advised, the Culver City Plunge will be closed on Sunday's during the
remainder of the fiscal year (starting at the conclusion of the 2006 summer session).
This practice schedule will reflect those conditions.
On a daily basis, during short course swimming, eight to ten lanes will be necessary.
During long course swimming, three to four lanes will be required.
Short Course Season (8/16 — 3/31):
Our proposed schedule could be shifted 30 minutes later if deemed necessary by the
Director / Supervisor of the Culver City Plunge. We would prefer three days of long
course swimming and three days short course swimming, however we can assimilate
to the present format as needed.
Exceptions: On days where heavy rain, lightening and thunder are present, we will
move the children to an indoor facility already at our disposal. During the Christmas
(winter) break from school, if the pool is open, we would ask for an additional four
early morning time slots. Also, any early morning workouts in addition to those
previously mentioned, will be carried out at another indoor facility with no additional
charge to the swimmers.
Bronze
Team
Silver
Team
Monday
4:30-6:00
Tuesday
'4;30-6:00
Wednesday
4:30-6:00
Thursday
4:3076:00
Friday
4:30-6:00
Saturday
12:00-•
2:00
Gold
Team
4:30-6:30 4:30-6:30 4:30-6:30 4:30-6:30 4:30-6:30
12:00--
2:00Long Course Season (4/1-8/15)
Currently, we are renting pool space on Sundays (10:00 — 12:00). For purposes of
clarity, we will assume that the 2006 summer schedule will be similar to the 2007
schedule with the exception of Saturday (pool open) and Sunday (pool closed). From
June 1 st , until July 31 st we would request two lanes (long course) from 06:00 to 08:00
A.M., Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Bronze
Team
Silver
Team
4:30-6:00 4:30-6:00 4:30-6:00 4:30-6:00 4:30-6:00 /(100-
12:00
•
Gold
4:30-6:30 4:30-6:30 4:30-6:30 4:30-6:30 4:30-6:30 10:00-
Team
12:00
The morning pool space is displayed as follows:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Gold
Team
06:00-08:00 06:00-08:00 06:00-08:00
5E.A brief outline stating minimum requirements and the try-out procedure for the
Royal
Swim Team of Culver City:
,70aidots.
2005-2006
Minimum Requirements and Try- out Procedure for
Royal Swim Team
Bronze Silver Gold
Minimum
Requirements
Perform Freestyle,
Backstroke and
Breaststroke legally
as per United States
Swimming rules
1. Perform all four
strokes, turns and
underwater pull-
outs legally as per
USS rules
2. Above average
distance per stroke
1. Perform all four
strokes, turns and
under water pull-outs
legally as per USS
rules
2. Above average
distance per stroke
3. Maintain stroke
TRY-out
Procedure
• Perform legal 25
Freestyle
• Perform legal 25
Backstroke
• Perform legal 25
Breaststroke
• Attempt legal 25
Butterfly
_
• Perform 50 yard
Freestyle warm-up
• Perform 100 yard
Individual Medley
• Perform timed 50
yard and show
"A" minimum
• Perform 100 yard
freestyle warm-up
• Perform a legally
swum 100 yard
Individual Medley
• Perform timed 50
yard and show "AA"
time minimum time
59.Annual Training Plan 2006 - 2007
This is a general plan to be followed by the gold group. The silver and bronze groups will follow a similar
pattern, with reduced total yardage, and slower interval times. On Monday's and Wednesday's, there is 30
minutes of dryland training prior to practice. On Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, fifteen minutes of stretching is
required prior to practice. Dryland exercises involve the use of stretch cords, medicine balls, calistentics and
running. For some meets we will train straight through, however, we tend to taper our training one to two
weeks before major competitions. Training can vary from seven straight days of I.M. swimming, to
concentration of just one stroke. Swimming drills are heavily used to maintain stroke consistency and proper
balance.
The Royal Swim Team will usually swim in two weekend competitions per month. We attend most large
invitational meets including the junior olympics and national zone meets. This past July, we spent the weekend
competing in Santa Barbara. Please note that attendance at every meet is not a prerequisite to be on the team.
Week
Scheduled Competition Weekly workout
distance (yds.)
Focus
September short course
4 - 10 38000 Endurance / Aerobic
11 - 17 42000
Endurance/Aerobic
18 - 24 46000
Endurance / Aerobic w/ Adaptation past
exhaustion point
25 - 29 42000 Endurance/Aerobic
9/30 - 10/1 ABC @ COLA
October
2 - 8 35000 Anaerobic
9 - 15 35000 Anaerobic
16 - 20 35000 Anaerobic
21 - 22 ABC @ ZAP
23 - 29 42000 Aerobic
November
10/30 - 11/3 35000 Aerobic
4 - 5 ABC @ SBOS
6-12 38000 Aerobic
13 - 17 33000 Aerobic/Taper
18- 19 Invitational @ Canyons
20 - 26 40000 Endurance / Aerobic
27- 12/1 35000 Endurance/AerobicWeek
Scheduled Competition Weekly workout
distance (yds.)
Focus
December
2 - 3 A/ BC @ Rose
4 - 7 30000 Anaerobic
8-10 Champs @ LV
11 - 17 42000 Endurance/Aerobic
18 - 24 46000
Endurance / Aerobic w/ Adaptation past
exhaustion point
25 - 31 52000
Endurance / Aerobic w/ Adaptation past
exhaustion point
January
1 - 7 42000 Endurance / Aerobic
8 - 11 24000 Aerobic / Taper
12 - 15 Senior Q meet
16 - 19 24000 Aerobic
20 Swim Festival
22 - 2/2 72000 Endurance
February
3 - 4 ABC @ ZAP
5-11 42000 Endurance/Aerobic
12 - 16 46000 Endurance! Aerobic
17 - 18 Invitational @ PVST
19 - 25
_
38000 Endurance/Aerobic
26 - 28 28000 Taper
March
1 - 6 20000 Taper
7 - 11 Spring Junior Olympics
12- 16 18000
Aerobic
17 - 18 ABC @ ROSE
19 - 25 38000 Endurance / Aerobic
26 - 31 38000 Endurance / Aerobic
April long course
1 - 6 38000 Endurance
7 - 8 ABC @ ??
9-15 40000
Endurance / Aerobic w/ Adaptation past
exhaustion point
16 - 20 38000 Anaerobic
21 - 22 ABC @ TSMWeek
Scheduled Competition Weekly workout
distance (yds.)
Focus
April
23 - 30 40000 Endurance / Aerobic
May
1 - 4 42000 Endurance / Aerobic
5-11 42000
Endurance / Aerobic w/ Adaptation past
exhaustion point
12 - 13 B min. @ Pierce
14 - 20 46000 Endurance / Aerobic
21 - 25 38000 Anaerobic
26 - 27 Invitational @ CSA
28 - 31 42000 Endurance / Aerobic
June
1 - 8 48000 Anaerobic
9-10 AB @ LACS
_
11 - 17 Stroke Clinic 32000 Anaerobic
18 - 20 15000 Taper
21 - 24 AA @ FAST
25 -29 42000 Endurance / Aerobic
6/30 - 7/1 Invitational @ SBSC
July
2 - 8 54000
Endurance / Aerobic w/ Adaptation past
exhaustion point
9 - 15 Invitational @ Fast (JE) 50000 Endurance / Aerobic mix
16 - 19 15000 Anaerobic/Taper
20 - 22 Champs @ COLA
23 - 31 24000 Taper / Stroke drills
August
1 - 5 Summer Junior Olym.
7 - 12 National Zone
6Q.2.5 CONTRACT COMMITTMENT
As previously mentioned, Royal Swim Team is seeking a three year contract with the
city of Culver City.
SECTION 3
3.1 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
The proposal shall include the Scope of Services as outlined in this RFP which
includes, but is not limited to, the required information listed below:
1. Qualifications, staff capabilities and resources are included in section 2.2.
2. The organizational chart is included at the beginning of section 2.2. Please
see the end of our proposal for supplemental resumes.
3. Contact information is included at the end of the proposal with the
supplemental data.
4. First place trophy for medium size teams at the Memorial Day CSA
Invitational.
Second place trophy for the Long course Championship meet at the
Los Angeles Swim Statium (medium size teams).
Six children received high point plaques at the Santa Barbara Invitational
Over the fourth of July weekend.
Our boys squad was 13th place at the AA Championships (Nova
Aquatics) out of 54 teams !
5. Insurance documents are included on the following page.
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THIS ENDORSEMENT CHANGES THE POLICY. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY.
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designated below, and as evidenced by a certificate of insurance issued to the Additional Insured by us
or on our behal but only with respect to liability arising out of insured activities by a Named Insured
or an Additional Named Insured.
Additional Insured is defined as owners and/or lessors of premises leased, rented or loaned to a Named
Insured or an Additional Named Insured.
The insurance afforded with respect to an Additional Insured by this endorsement is subject to the
following additional exclusions:
a. This insurance applies only to an occurrence which takes place while the
Named Insured or Additional Named Insured is utilizing the premises;
b. This insurance does not apply to an occurrence arising out of or related to structural
alterations, new construction or demolition operations performed by or on behalf of an
Additional Insured;
c. This insurance does not apply to an occurrence arising out of or related to any design
defect or maintenance of the premises by or on behalf of an Additional Insured;
d.
This insurance does not apply to any occurrence which is caused by the negligence of the
Additional Insured.
Effective Date: The effective date of this endorsement shall be the issue date of the certificate to
which it is attached.
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ADDITIONAL NAMED INSUREDS:
It is agreed that the following persons or organizations shall be defined as an Additional Named
Insured. Furthermore, the Additional Named Insured shall be included under the Persons Insured
section of this policy as an Insured, solely as respects to liability arising from insured activities.
a. United States Swimming, Inc., clubs and seasonal clubs which athletes or participants and coaches are
members of United States Swimming, Inc.
b. United States Swimming, Inc., member(s) and volunteer(s) while acting at the direction of, and within
the scope of their duties for a Named Insured. However, none of these member(s) and volunteer(s)
are insured for Personal Injury and Advertising Injury.
ADDITIONAL NAMED INSURED - INSURED ACTIVITIES:
The insurance afforded by this policy applies to any Additional Named Insured for insured activities.
Insured activities are defined as:
a. Swimming meets that have been issued a written meet sanction or a meet approval;
b. Swimming practices, dry land training activities and learn to swim programs where all swimmers
and/or participants are members of United States Swimming, Inc. and which are conducted under the
direct and active supervision of a member coach;
c. United States Swimming, Inc. Swim-A-Thons OD;
d. Approved social events and approved fund raising activities;
e. Swimming Tryouts.
Meet sanction is defined as a permit that has been issued by a Local Swimming Committee to a US
Swimming, Inc. group member to conduct a meet in conformance with all United States Swimming, Inc.
rules.
Meet approval is defined as a permit issued by a Local Swimming Committee for meets conducted in
conformance with United States Swimming, Inc. technical rules in which both member and non members
may compete.
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safety training required by United States Swimming, Inc.
Approved social events and approved fund raising activities are events and activities for which an
Additional Named Insured has received approval from Risk Management Services, Inc.
Swimming Tryouts are defined as swimming practices where a swimmer(s) who is not and who has
never been a member of United States Swimming, Inc. participates with a United States Swimming, Inc.
club or seasonal club, for a period not to exceed thirty consecutive days in a twelve month period to
determine the swimmer's interest in becoming a member of United States Swimming, Inc.
Dry land training activities are defined as weight training, running, calisthenics, exercise, machine
training and any other activity for which an Additional Named Insured has received approval from Risk
Management Services, Inc.
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PROPOSER AFFIDAVIT BID # 1336 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
COMPETITIVE SWIM TEAM SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CULVER CITY
By signature hereto; I acknowledge that this proposal will fully comply with the
specifications and intent of this request for proposal except where indicated.
I understand that the City shall evaluate all proposals in accordance with its
Municipal Code and the City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and
to waive minor irregularities. The proposal shall stay in effect for a period of 90
working (Monday-Friday) days.
Date: July 27, 2006
Prepared by: Ily1/4-(2-iv\---QA1, op,,Ani2A
Kenneth Jmmer, Public -I- .ns representative, Royal Swim Team
Company Name: Royal Swim Team Inc.
Address: 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles
State: CA
Zip Code: 90036
Phone Number: (310) 559-7137, (818) 625-5507
Fax Number: (818) 995-0905
Email Address: royalswimteamyahoo.com , knmhammeryahoo.com
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ParkREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL-
ADDITIONAL QUESTION RESPONSES
ROYAL SWIM TEAM
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Kenneth Hammer
September 18, 2006
Public Relations,
Royal Swim Team
William L. La Pointe
Director of Parks, Recreation
and Community Services
Mr. La Pointe,
Thank you for reviewing our proposal to represent the City of Culver City at the
Municipal Plunge. Hopefully, my response to the questions brought forth by the rating
committee will clarify any unintended confusion from the proposal.
1. Expected workout schedule: Throughout both the school year and during the summer
months, we hope to maintain a consistent workout schedule as follows:
Gold Team Workout Schedule
Monday to Friday (5 days per week) from 4:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M.
Saturday ( from 12:00 noon to 2:00 P.M. ) during the school year.
Saturday ( from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon ) during the summer months.
Note: The pool use times on Saturdays are easily adjusted to fit the current Plunge
schedule.
Total workout schedule: Six days per week at two hours per day.
Silver Team Workout Schedule
Monday to Friday (5 days per week) from 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Saturday schedule is the same as the Gold Team only for one and one-half hours.
Total workout schedule: Six days per week at one and one-half hours per day.Bronze Team Workout Schedule
Monday to Friday (5 days per week) from 4:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Total workout schedule: Five days per week at one hour per day. No Saturday workout.
2. Lane usage in relation to proposed fee schedule: Please note that we have modified
our requirement for early morning use of the Municipal Plunge facility. Early morning
workouts (5:30 A.M. to 7:00 A.M. or 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M., depending on the season)
will be offered to Gold Team participants, however, they will be conducted at another
facility. This will significantly reduce the cost incurred by the City and will strengthen
the position of our original proposal.
Monday to Friday swim lane requirements:
Short course configuration:
Monday to Friday — Twelve lanes (12) total at 4:30 P.M. as follows:
Two (2) lanes from 4:30 — 5:30
Four (4) lanes from 4:30 — 6:00
Six (6) lanes from 4:30 — 6:30
[ 2 lanes x 1 hour x 5 days ]
[ 4 lanes x 1 1/2 hours x 5 days]
[ 6 lanes x 2 hours x 5 days]
Long course configuration:
Saturdays — Four lanes (4) total at 10:00 A.M. or weed time as follows:
Two (2) lanes for 1 1/2 hours [ 2 lanes x 1
1/2
hours x 1 day/week]
Two (2) lanes for 2 hours [ 2 lanes x 2 hours x 1 day/week]
3. On a yearly basis, Royal Swim Team would like to host two (2) swim meets. One
meet would be conducted in the short course format sometime between September and
March. One meet would be conducted in the long course format sometime between April
and August. Dates to conduct meets must be approved by Southern California
Swimming, therefore, until we have secured a position at the "Plunge," we cannot be
more precise. After our first year at the pool, we would like to discuss additional time for
such community activities as swim camps, stroke clinics and swim-a-thons.
Respectfully submitted,
Kka-AAJvkrAi
Kenneth Hammer
Public Relations,
Royal Swim TeamAppendix 1 Royal Swim Team Estimated Pool Expense Schedule
Culver City Municipal Plunge Resident Non Resident
$501 Hr. $75/ Hr.
Proposed pool usage (short course configuration)
Monday to Friday
2 lanes x 1 hr. x 5 days = 2 x 3.13 or 4.69 x 5
$31.30
$46.90
4 lanes x 1.5 hrs. x 5 days = 4 x 4.70 or 7.04 x 5
$94.00
$140.80
6 lanes x 2 hrs. x 5 days = 6 x 6.26 or 9.38 x 5
$187.80
$281.40
Proposed pool usage (long course configuration)
Saturday
2 lanes x 1.5 hrs. x 1 day = 2 x 9.38 or 14.07 x 1 $18.76 $28.14
2 lanes x 2 hrs. x 1 day = 2 x 12.50 or 18.76 x 1 $25.00 $37.52
Total weekly usage fee $356.86 $534.76
Total yearly usage fee $18,556.72 $27,807.52
Royal Swim Team
First year guaranteed minimum fee paid to the City $18,500 / year
$355.77 / week
Please note that as the team grows (greater than 49 swimmers) during the year, the fee that is
paid to the city also increases.
Calculations based on total pool space containing 16 short course or 8 long course lanes.
50 = $3.13 / lane / hr. 75 = $4.69 / lane / hr.
16 16
50 = $6.25 / lane / hr. 75 = $9.38 / lane / hr.|109| 8
73.REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FINANCIAL RESPONSES
ROYAL SWIM CLUB
74.2.4 BENEFIT AND COST TO PARTICIPANTS AND FINANCIAL BENEFIT
TO THE CITY
The Royal Swim Team will be available to all residents within the city of Culver City
and surrounding communities. The participants on our team will benefit, by belonging
to a very special program that teaches and emphasizes the following values:
• Positive self-esteem
• Responsibility
• Commitment
• Discipline
• Integrity
• Team and family relationships
• Competitiveness
• Accountability
• Setting realistic goals and obtaining them
• Learning skills necessary to succeed in life
• Developing a work ethic
Basic charges to participants on the Royal Swim Team are as follows:
Bronze Team Members - $130.00/ month
Silver Team Members - $155.00/ month
Gold Team Members - $165.00/ month
A $50.00 fee is collected at the beginning of Royal Swim Team membership and each
year thereafter to cover the cost of U.S.A. Swimming membership. The purchase of
competition swimwear and additional swim caps will be at the expense of the
participant. The cost of swim meet attendance will be paid by the participant.
Those families who have more than one child on the team, will receive a 15%
reduction in price for each additional child.
Those families who are residents of Culver City, and are financially handicapped as
per city guidelines, will receive markedly discounted fees.
Private lessons are available individually and in small groups. Fee schedules will be
published on the Royal Swim Team website.
76:Royal Swim Team will contribute revenue to the city of Culver City using a scaled
approach which increases with each year of the contractual agreement. We
would like to enter into a three year agreement.
Year one:
Starting with 49 swimmers registered as Royal Swim Team Members, we will
supply to the city of Culver City, 20% of the monthly dues from each participant.
For each participant in the gold group, $165 x .20 = $33.00 is contributed to the
city.
For each participant in the silver group, $155 x .20 = $31.00 is contributed to the
city.
For each participant in the bronze group, $130 x .20 = $26.00 is contributed to
the city.
Any participant swimming at a discounted rate will be divided similarly at the
aforementioned rate.
At first, we will require four long course lanes or eight short course lanes, six
days per week. We will also require two long course lanes for morning workouts
(three days per week).
Example: 10 gold members = $330.00
20 silver members
= $620.00
19 bronze members = $494.00
Monthly revenue to city = $1444.00
Yearly revenue to city = $17,328.00
Royal Swim Team will commit to a minimum guaranteed fee to the city of
$18,500.
Year two: The guaranteed minimum will be $20,350, demonstrating 10%
growth.
Year three: The guaranteed minimum will be $22,385, again demonstrating
10% growth from the previous year.
Royal Swim Team would like to host two swim meets during the next twelve
months. These contests will involve both Saturday and Sunday for two
weekends. Royal is willing to absorb all costs involved in the promotion and
execution of these events.
76).and CFO, Royal Swim earn
Endorsed by:
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Additional revenue to Culver City:
For each swim meet that Royal is to host, a fee of $5.00 per swim meet competitor will
be forwarded to the city. The total must first be used to cover all permit fees, pool
expenses and inspection charges if necessary. A typical swim meet will
accommodate between 350 to 450 swimmers.
Example: 400 swimmers x $5.00 = $2000.00
Expenses related to food, awards, programs and apparel, will be the responsibility of
Royal Swim Team.
Additional revenue to Culver City:
Royal Swim Team would like to explore various fund raising opportunities during the
course of our swimming calendar. Swim-a-thons, stoke clinics and swim camps are
effective methods for advertising and generating income. Given the opportunity to
conduct such ventures, a portion of the proceeds would be contributed to the City.
Depending on the success of each venture, the proceeds could range from a pool
rental fee to a percentage of net profits.
This proposal is submitted July 27, 2006 and is in effect for 90 working (Monday —
Friday) days.
Prepared by: KLOAAA"-A- n a-P"\-fw\-a4.
Kenneth H mer, Public relations representative, Royal Swim Team
Val Bagri, Head Coach, Royal Swim Team
Royal Swim Team Inc.
5870 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (310) 559-7137 (818) 625-5507
Fax: (818) 995-0905
77.ATTACHMENT 5
Narrative Summary Comparison of Each Proposal
Culver City Staff Overall Evaluation Synopsis:
Edge Swim Club:
• Has a good mission statement and general philosophy
• Staff and personnel have general to higher education (most of which is not always
directly or specifically relevant) and have generally good competitive swimming and
coaching experience. (See below for more detailed analysis)
• Has coaching practice statements that mirror what the City would expect from coaches of
young people.
• Financially: initiation fee: $100; monthly dues: $100 avg.
• Is willing to be in a contractual arrangement.
• Submitted a fine proposal. However, on many points, the proposal was vague Or
general, and therefore, difficult to assess.
Royal Swim Team:
• Has a well thought out and clear mission statement and general philosophy
• Staff and personnel are well educated in relevant disciplines and have extensive
competitive swimming and coaching experience. (See below for more detailed analysis)
• Demonstrates coaching techniques that mirror what the City would expect from coaches
of young people.
• Financially: initiation fee: $50; monthly dues: $150 avg.
• Is willing to be in a contractual arrangement.
• Submitted an excellent proposal. The proposal was specific and therefore, was easy to
assess. The Team spoke to the questions directly in an easily understandable manner.
Edge Swim Club:
The Founder and Director has an academic background in Law with collegiate swim team
experience and some extra-collegiate swim coach training. No mention was made of any
personal swim team rankings.
The Head Competitive Coach holds a Teacher Certificate and has athletic experience extending
from high school with various awards and records. She has coached in some capacity since
1983 and has coached two Top-16 athletes as well as other swimmers at various other levels.
The Assistant Coaches have taught or coached swimming for approximately 6-9 years and have
had some success in personal competition.
Other parent assistants include a Parent Coordinator,
Royal Swim Team:
The President/CFO has a degree in Business Administration from USC (1998). He is a four time
Olympic Gold Medalist, holds eleven National Champion titles, five world records, Swimmer of the
Year (1999 and 2000) by the United States Swimming and was selected as the Team Captain
representing the 2004 Olympic Swim Team. He holds many other titles and honors.
The Head Coach holds a Bachelors Degree in Physical Science (from the Lviv State Institute of
Physical Culture- Ukraine; equivalent to Physical Education in the USA). He has ten years of
international competition, has been a finalist in the French World Cup, the Ukraine National
Championships, the French National Championships and the World Cup. He has served as a
head coach and aquatics coordinator in France and the USA.
There are four Assistant Head Coach positions, all held by people with relevant education
degrees and extensive competitive swim team/ coaching experience.