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3 1 without peer-reviewed field research. He said now is the time to align this research with the 2050 2 CLUP and have science included. 3 Tracy Shinn thanked the coaches that have taught her children during their time playing 4 for the Hogs. She said they volunteer their time for hockey and then they spend their time giving 5 back to the community in other ways. She said they have been to the schools on science nights, 6 and they showed the science of hockey. She said that the RFP fees will be too much for many 7 children. She said there should be an avenue for organizations and individuals to complain and 8 speak with the county about these issues. She encouraged the director of recreation to meet with 9 the swim teams. She said that public schools also have difficulty getting time in the pool from 10 RFP. 11 Andrew Lerner said his son Ezra is playing in his second season with the Hogs. He said 12 he understands the terms of the contract, but they can be renegotiated. He said he wants the 13 Board to intervene and save the Hogs. He said there has to be a better way to find a solution to 14 ensure that everyone's interests are protected, including the history of the Hogs. 15 Ezra Lerner said he has been playing for the Hogs for two years and has made lots of 16 friends. He said he has learned so much from his coaches. He said he thinks the Hogs will be 17 beneficial for many future children who are interested in hockey. 18 Hudson Fuller said her family first got involved when her oldest son was 7 years old, and 19 she has been a resident for over 30 years. She said it was clear from the beginning that everyone 20 was welcome regardless of skill and family income. She said that everyone supports the Hogs. 21 She said that some kids will go on to play competitively but many players just want to enjoy the 22 game without the time commitment that travel hockey requires. She said she works in non-profit 23 management and their operation is enviable based on their 990 returns. She said there is no paid 24 staff and no overhead. She said she does not know what is being proposed but does not believe 25 it can possibly be as affordable and focused on players, but even if it could be, why change what 26 has been working for the past 40 years. 27 Dave Schatten said he is a coach with the Hogs. He said he played house league hockey 28 in New York growing up. He said the Hogs experience for his kids has been better than what he 29 experienced. He said the Hogs being here for 40 years is the type of organization the community 30 would support. He said a solution could be arrived at and hopes that will happen here. 31 John Jenkins said his son has been a member of the Hogs for 2 years and they see the 32 Hogs as part of their own family. He said he was not sure his son would be able to continue 33 because of the cost of travel leagues. He said he found out the Hogs have financial aid and 34 payment plans and made it possible for his family to participate. He said otherwise his son would 35 not be able to play. He asked the Board to intervene. 36 Cornelia Nisbet said playing hockey with the Hogs has changed her life and every team 37 with the Hogs has been inclusive and unlike the experiences she hears from friends who play in 38 other leagues. She said they taught her how to play and that included how to stand on her skates. 39 She said she is worried that the RFP league will not be as inclusive and will not give players the 40 opportunity to learn. 41 Corey Holquist said the RFP programs are tailored to travel teams. He said if the Hogs 42 are forced out of the Sportsplex, many families in the area will be priced-out of hockey. He said 43 Sportsplex is offering $700 spring hockey, while the Hogs are offering $130 spring hockey. He 44 said the Hogs run the organization in such a way that hockey is accessible to anyone. 45 Chris Ambrozic said the Hogs family is important to his and thanked them for the 46 confidence they have instilled in his daughter. He asked the Board to help in any way they can. 47 Dean Petit said he has been a coach with the Hogs for years. He said he has put a lot of 48 hours into coaching and at the rink. He said they do it for their kids but also their community. He 49 said running a hockey program is not easy, but they love it. He said John Stock suggests he can 50 provide a better product, but that discounts their community.