Parks advisory board approves 50% fee waiver for local school's tennis matches

The Beaufort County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted to grant a 50% fee waiver to Complete Student for two home tennis matches, with final details to be handled by staff.

Board context and motion: The board discussed a written application from a Beaufort school called "Complete Student" seeking reduced fees for two dates. Board member Mark Renick moved, "I make a motion that we reduce the fees 50% for the Complete Student for tennis matches," and the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The waiver covers two dates and is subject to meeting staff requirements on insurance, scheduling and the number of courts used.

Why it mattered: The board referenced a precedent: a 50% reduction granted to Holy Trinity in January 2025 for a larger schedule. Staff told the board that the facility’s normal fee would be $300 per date for use of six courts (the standard would make two dates $600), that the applicant had earlier sent a check for the full amount, and that staff will decide how many courts will actually be reserved and confirm logistics.

Staff role and next steps: A staff member told the board that staff "will handle all the logistics moving forward" and will determine how many courts are set aside and whether the request conflicts with on‑site clinics or reservations. The waiver is explicitly contingent on staff confirming requirements, including insurance and availability. The board will consider any administrative follow-up at its next meeting.

Outcome: Motion approved by voice vote; implementation and scheduling to be completed by staff.