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CHAPTER 3 30 <br />Competitive Recreation <br />People find motivation and fun in competing against others and <br />themselves. In addition to the competition found in traditional team <br />sports (see figures for national participatory trends on p.33), there is <br />increased participation in adventure racing, lifetime games (pickleball <br />and bocce ball) and individual fitness tracking. Team sports that have <br />the highest participation rates are basketball, golf, and tennis. <br />Traditional Team Sports <br />When it comes to traditional team sports, the pay-for-play model <br />is impacting the role of the park and recreation department. More <br />schools saw an increase in the extra charge for sport participation <br />(2017 Physical Activity Council Report), which is resulting in increased <br />interest in club teams at both the recreational and elite levels (National <br />Recreation and Park Association, 2017). This means heightened <br />communication and cooperation between cities, schools, and other <br />organizations is critical. <br />Chapter 3: <br />Trends <br />Keeping up with trends is a way to stay relevant, but can be challenging <br />from an implementation perspective. Consequently, one of the current <br />trends in parks and recreation planning is for cities to be nimble and <br />flexible in response to the ever-changing needs and desires of the <br />public. The following provides an overview of current trends affecting <br />parks and recreation departments. <br />PHOTO BY JAMES NETZ