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6 <br /> The facility is closed during the summer (mid-June — mid-August), as little organized <br /> play occurs during these months. Summer is also the time when the bulk of the turf <br /> maintenance is performed so as not to disrupt play. Aerifying, topdressing, verticutting, <br /> and sodding are all scheduled during these months to allow the grass time to fully <br /> recover from the previous season's play. <br /> Staff at the Soccer.com Center consists of a Park Manager, a Park Coordinator, and a <br /> few part-time seasonal staff that work March through early December. However, due to <br /> job market challenges, finding seasonal staff in recent years for these roles has become <br /> increasingly difficult. <br /> Winter work includes preventative maintenance on equipment and the entire facility and <br /> continuing education for staff. Data collection, budget reports and requests are also <br /> prepared during the winter. In February, a pre-emergent solution is applied for weed <br /> contro12 and field layouts are prepared for the upcoming season. <br /> 2. Sponsorships and Naming Rights <br /> As previously noted, the "West 10 Soccer Center" opened in 2009. It provides a venue <br /> primarily dedicated to youth sports, but designed for all ages and levels of play, <br /> promoting active lifestyles, teamwork, fitness, fun and assisting people of all ages to <br /> achieve personal potential. <br /> In 2008, Orange County contracted with a firm to identify and contact potential sponsors <br /> for the West 10 complex. Two potential sponsors were identified at that time — Sports <br /> Endeavors and Triangle Orthopedic Associates. <br /> Sports Endeavors is a local corporation located in Hillsborough. The company is one of <br /> the largest sports equipment retail and mail order companies in the United States. <br /> Sports Endeavors became the main sponsor with naming rights to the facility in 2008 <br /> and has supported the facility since its inception. A second sponsorship began in 2011 <br /> for the naming rights of the concession stand. However, the company that purchased <br /> those rights subsequently merged in 2018 and the new firm opted not to renew the <br /> $8,000 naming rights license. <br /> The County just renewed the contract with Sports Endeavors in 2024 for the next five <br /> fiscal years. Staff is currently searching for new sponsors to replace the concession <br /> stand contract and explore sponsorships for other Center amenities. <br /> The current sponsorship agreement with Sports Endeavors will run through June 30, <br /> 2029. (Please see Attachment 3). Within the agreement Sports Endeavors has the <br /> exclusive right to retain the facility name Soccer.com or other facility name agreed upon <br /> by Sports Endeavors and the County for the facility. For the naming rights Sports <br /> z Orange County does not use Round-Up at its facilities. <br /> 3 <br />