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Why it matters: Tournaments require extra staffing, vendor commitments and cash handling; if the department runs them it bears financial and operational risk. A decision to decline city‑run tournaments affects local teams that use tournaments to raise funds and attracts visiting teams that generate gate revenue.

Staff said umpires might expect cash payment at the end of each weekend and that experienced umpires could earn about $500 per weekend if enough teams attend. The meeting also cited vendor costs for awards (one speaker cited rings at about $8 apiece for first and second place) and the risk that rainy weather would force refunds while leaving the department with rings it could not return. A speaker estimated gate revenue could reach roughly $2,000–$3,000 per day at peak attendance, which would require multiple gate workers and concession staffing to manage.

After discussion a board member proposed a motion that the parks department not host summer tournaments this calendar year. The group did not proceed with a formal, recorded affirmative vote to adopt a binding prohibition; instead the board characterized the matter as \"no action\" for this meeting and agreed to pursue an alternative approach. Several members supported exploring an option in which teams host small fundraising tournaments themselves while the department provides concessions support or charges field rental fees to cover staff time.

Next steps: Board members asked staff to put a detailed agenda item on the next meeting to develop tournament guidelines and a fundraiser‑hosting policy, including clear field rental fees, concessions arrangements and staffing expectations. The matter was also proposed to be revisited in the fall if the board wants to reconsider city‑run tournaments.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Perkins (Oklahoma) Parks and Recreation Board Meeting 2025-04-03","oneSentenceSummary","Board members and staff cited staffing, upfront costs and rainout risk when deciding not to move forward with city‑run sports tournaments for summer 2025; the board asked staff to place a tournament‑guidelines and fundraiser proposal on the next agenda for further consideration.","taxTitle","Perkins, Payne County, Oklahoma","taxId",74319,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6090081,"Perkins: spring leagues underway; parks staff seek volunteers, plan repainting and planting event",0,85000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2869550-caee7843c2e0c0beb0d24f6d17a19117&start=85&end=85","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2869550-caee7843c2e0c0beb0d24f6d17a19117/thumbnail_85000.jpg","/articles/6090081/Perkins/Payne-County/Oklahoma/Perkins-spring-leagues-underway-parks-staff-seek-volunteers-plan-repainting-and-planting-event","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6090081-a8e6d341f4ce5bab2656f77821e5f30e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159005&Signature=m-jk2I5Z5oYv72Yh-gfomAkgpu2nHyxCJd5NeQMM8bJoZjoDbyaxbXUpGS7mpZcBQN3d~3C6MznIldLxebziZxWcdgKUmjG91N131gQEX37xZ8ktjWSbEqEeSdUInPvuBL0R8-7Mh6BfeBCWYDtXw7wfQixiHWjJtTKGauCOeRmIItu~wyI9pr7twO5EoVLhkABhOwu28E53luasm-FKCF-xWHm7mvuMvks6xAVxPh4MLSdDOgLSxKo-qjmDbRzon1qrDCvNDcrHY6NE2RAHSB4yKYoAnyui9BC-CHoZbBEhekIRYFcbqVBjzqmpfv1LyPxO-B0obU7pumPt8AriPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Perkins Parks and Recreation staff reported that the spring sports season began the week prior and is running largely as scheduled, but managers told the March 5 regular meeting they still need volunteer concession workers and have several community events to organize.

Why it matters: The parks department handles field prep, concessions and volunteer coordination for youth leagues; gaps in volunteers or supplies can affect game operations and concessions revenue that offset program costs.

Staff said two new young umpires were on the fields and several experienced volunteers are handling softball and T‑ball duties, reducing immediate coverage gaps. Named volunteers and youth referenced at the meeting include Jackson Spence and Tristan Baxter (youth players who spoke with an umpire), Matt Ritter (softball), Bo Rabott, Tanner Skidmore and Brady Jarvis (umpires), and T‑ball volunteers Tucker McCullough and Kendall Marshall. Concession coverage is currently arranged for Peters Park and Dixon Park by Abby Dye and a friend.

The department also plans to repaint concession stands and cover several small murals. Staff reported that 10 gallons of paint were donated and that repainting will proceed when weather permits; a schedule will be set once staff and volunteers confirm dates. The meeting noted a recently completed mural contest and that winners’ pictures have been posted; staff said they will work with contest organizers to obtain the winning images before repainting.

A parks planting event was discussed as a community engagement option. Organizers described two models: (1) an on‑site volunteer planting day at a park where participants plant directly in park beds, or (2) a take‑home planting activity in which residents plant in containers provided by the department. One speaker said OSU Alumni Association members had previously discussed planting near a local Pistol Pete display, but staff noted that area is not managed by parks and that the organizer must contact David Sasser for permission.

No formal action was taken on any of these items at the meeting; staff said these items remain at the discussion stage and that they will return with proposed dates, volunteer sign‑up details and cost estimates.","At the March 5 Perkins Parks and Recreation meeting staff reported the spring sports season has begun and is running largely smoothly but flagged continuing needs for volunteer concession workers, mural repainting using donated paint, and a community planting event that will be scheduled once details are finalized.","actionData","errors"]

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Perkins defers hosting summer sports tournaments; board to study team‑run fundraisers and formal guidelines

Perkins: spring leagues underway; parks staff seek volunteers, plan repainting and planting event