Sussex Sports Center Indoor Facility Capital Campaign - SportsEngine

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Interior sport court rendering courtesy Rafael Viñoly Architects WHAT is Being Planned for the Indoor Facility? n The Indoor Facility will include two indoor fields n O ne artificial turf field measuring 120 feet by 1,800 square foot support building that includes a 180 feet for youth soccer/lacrosse guest reception area, male and female restrooms, n n The Indoor Facility has been located to make use of existing roads and parking at Sandhill Fields F ields will be housed in a 140 foot wide by 300 foot long by 60 foot high metal building structure S tructure will be complemented by a modest and mechanical rooms O ne sport court measuring 60 feet by 120 feet for indoor field hockey. n n n The Indoor Facility will be made available for rental that is temperature controlled and artificially to community athletic groups and for local events, illuminated such as graduations, church services, fund raisers, and other social programs WHO will benefit from THE Indoor Facility? n 215,000 people who live in Sussex County n Youth Sports Clubs Henlopen Soccer Club –1,300 boys and girls Coastal Lacrosse Club –200 boys Oranje Field Hockey Club–200 girls Two Latino soccer clubs –36 teams n The First State Pickle Ball Club –420 members n Churches, Schools, Clubs and other organizations requiring indoor space for less than 1,000 people n Local gyms requiring larger space for training n Local residents looking for a warm location for indoor activities during winter and a cool location for summer 8 9

Interior turf rendering courtesy Rafael Viñoly Architects MULTI-USE SPORT COURT ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD SPORT COURT TO SUPPORT INDOOR FIELD HOCKEY SPORT COURT TO SUPPORT BASKETBALL SPORT COURT TO SUPPORT VOLLEYBALL SPORT COURT FIELDS TO SUPPORT PICKLEBALL ASSEMBLY EVENT For Up to 1,000 GUESTS ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD TO SUPPORT SOCCER AND LACROSSE 10 Interior sport court rendering courtesy Rafael Viñoly Architects 11

SANDHILL FIELDS LOCATION INDOOR FACILITY SITE LOCATION n The Indoor Facility has been located to make use of existing roads and parking at Sandhill Fields Sandhill Fields is conveniently located in the heart of Sussex County, close to Route 9 and Sand Hill Rd., just minutes away from Georgetown. n M inor site improvements, including utility extensions, stormwater management system upgrades, and n P referred site layout was selected with the Indoor Facility located in the center of Sandhill Fields, accessible from the existing round-about and in front of Field #5 and Field # 6 ancillary site improvements will also be completed n N o additional parking was planned Milford Lincoln 113 Distance to Sandhill Fields Greenwood Ellendale 1 Milton Bridgeville Lewes Harbeson 9 Rehoboth Beach 13 24 30 23 9 Seaford 113 13 Millsoboro 1 30 Laurel 26 24 24 Dagsboro 26 Bethany Beach 113 13 Delmar 12 83 miles Baltimore, MD 105 miles Philadelphia, PA 117 miles Bethany Beach 26 miles Bridgeville 16 miles Dagsborro 15 miles Laurel 16 miles Lewes 14 miles Milford 18 miles Millsboro 12 miles 1 Georgetown 404 Wilmington, DE Selbyville Milton Indoor Facility 7 miles Rehoboth Beach 17 miles Seaford 16 miles Fenwick Island 13

PROJECT SUPPORT The financial support for the project comes from The Sussex Sports Center Foundation (SSCF). SSCF was incorporated in Delaware on January 24, 2017, as a non-profit, charitable entity under section 501(c) (3). The purpose was to decide if a sports complex could be designed and built on land on the east side of Georgetown and financed by tax deductible donations to the SSCF. The original plan was to build 8 athletic fields suitable for soccer, lacrosse and field hockey for use by some of the Sussex County’s youth sports clubs and a walking trail for the public. During the summer of 2017, we were approached by the First State Pickle Ball Club and asked to consider adding as many courts as possible. We were also approached by several physical education teachers/track and cross country coaches from Beacon Middle School, Sussex Central High School and Sussex Academy asking the SSCF to consider modifying the walking trail to also be a regulation 5K cross country course. SSCF had the land and financial resources to add these new features so the design was modified accordingly. Sandhill Fields construction was completed in the summer of 2020 at a cost of 5.3 million and opened to the public in September 2020. SSCF raised money from individuals/families ( 3.8 million), the Sussex County business community, private foundations ( 500,000), and public sources ( 1.5 million). The funding overage of 500,000 was intended to cover equipment purchases and operation deficits anticipated for the first few years of operation. GOVERNANCE Being Governed by its By-Laws and controlled by its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors consists of 16 individuals as follows: OFFICERS For this fieldhouse, the SSCF will endeavor to raise 5.5 million for construction Joseph Schell President and Secretary and an additional 500,000 for unforeseen expenditures and operation deficits Lewes resident Retired from financial career expected for 2 years. The Foundation’s mission is to build, operate and maintain a first-class multisport center in the middle of Sussex County for the citizens of Sussex County of all ages to enjoy. The vision is to promote a community involved in healthy pursuits through sports and outdoor activities. We want to foster team sports which promote a social network for children and adults, different from their school or neighborhood friends. The view of the future reveals more interaction among all ethnic groups in Sussex County who get to know one another by being frequent users of Sandhill Fields facilities. 14 Preston Schell Treasurer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lance Manlove Rob Tunnell Tim Bamforth Lewes resident Schell Brothers Lewes resident Managing Partner of Tunnell Companies in Longneck Lewes resident Teacher and Coach President of the Seashore Striders Zac Crouch Rehoboth Beach resident Owner of Ocean Atlantic Cos. Milton resident Principal of Davis, Bowen and Friedel, Inc. Robert E. Horsey Gene Dvornick Laurel resident Principal of David G. Horsey and Sons Georgetown resident Georgetown Town Manager Gina Jennings Milton resident Finance Directory Sussex County Todd Lawson Harbeson resident Executive Director of the Sussex County Council Stephanie Parker Milton resident President of Henlopen Soccer Club Bill West Georgetown resident Mayor of Georgetown Brian Pettyjohn Georgetown resident State Senator Darren Short MANAGEMENT Brad Leinbach General Manager Georgetown resident Captain of Troop 7, DE State Police Jill Burton Stacy Short Gina Derrickson Lewes resident Executive with IBM Corporation Assistant Treasurer Assistant Secretary Tony Sposato Lewes resident CEO of Sposato Landscaping and Irrigation 15

FINANCING The Board of Directors of the Sussex Sports Center Foundation will be actively involved in soliciting tax deductible contributions from the Sussex County SOURCE OF FUNDS Individuals/Families 3,200,000 foundations and governmental entities. The initial effort Foundations/Business Community 300,000 over the next year will seek capital gifts to help fund the Public Sources (County & State) 2,500,000 TOTAL CASH SOURCES 6,000,000 business community, individuals and families, Delaware construction of the fieldhouse. It is expected that revenue generated from dues payments from the athletic clubs, several soccer and lacrosse tournaments, summer skills camps, and special events will not be sufficient to meet the maintenance and operational expenses of Sandhill Fields and Fieldhouse through 2024. However, the financing plan has included the creation of a reserve fund of 500,000 to cover cost overruns during the construction phase and any operating losses incurred during the first few years of the operation. USE OF FUNDS Building 3,300,000 Sport Court 245,000 Turf 319,000 Netting 217,000 Sitework 949,000 Entry Support Structure 165,000 Design/Engineering 265,000 1. Fees charged to clubs who wish to contract for the 3. Scheduled events for picnics, outdoor receptions, Permits/Fees 40,000 usage of a number of our fields on specific days and times etc. when the park will be closed to the public for a Contingency 500,000 for practice and games, for the pickle ball courts for club period of time. TOTAL USE OF FUNDS 6,000,000 sources of operating revenue Our revenue to pay for the annual staffing and maintenance expenses will come from member play on certain days and times, for schools who 4. Summer sports camps. We will charge modest fees for wish to have cross-country meets on selected dates these events in exchange for closing the entire center or a 2. Numerous tournaments during the year portion thereof in exchange for guaranteed usage of the facilities at the specified times. project timeline 2021 OCT NOV 2022 DEC DESIGN AND ENGINEERING 16 JAN FEB PERMITTING MARCH APRIL GROUND BREAKING MAY JUNE JULY AUG CONSTRUCTION SEPT OCT NOV DEC GR A OPE ND NIN G 17

HOW CAN YOU HELP? Get your questions answered to your satisfaction. If convinced of the merit and the need, provide a generous donation. Thank you! 18 19

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4 WHY is the Indoor Facility needed in Sussex County? n is the Sussex Sports Center No public indoor sports facilities in Sussex or Kent County n COVID highlighted the challenge for local soccer, field hockey and lacrosse clubs to find usable indoor space for practice nExpansion of Sandhill Fields to include an indoor sports facility on the existing property Limited pickleball indoor .