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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have to say that I really do not want my tax dollars subsidizing this. My kids do rock climbing  that is not subsidized by taxes. I am not sure why gymnastics should be. Sliding fee scales are great, but then charge a premium to the full pay kids. I am taking tennis through parks and rec - I really hope taxpayers are not subsidizing that. I get having the county cover the cost of building the facilities etc - but coaching and any marginal costs should be covered by the fees.[/quote]

Of course tax payers are subsidizing your tennis. Every single program in parks and rec is subsidized. That is pretty much the entire point of parks and rec classes.

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But I guarantee the tennis program recoups more of its expenses than gymnastics, which is only covering a little over half of their costs. And the tennis program costs less to administer because there is less equipment and it's fairly easy to find qualified tennis instructors. Also, tennis courts in Arlington are open to the public whenever not in use by classes and they get a TON of use, whereas Barcroft just sits unused when the program isn't holding classes, which it often isn't because they can't find instructors to teach them. Same with the pools. If I want to go play tennis or swim laps today, I can easily do so at one of many facilities, which makes those facilities a great investment for the county. If I want to go do some gymnastics, I cannot.

Yes all rec classes are subsidized but some are justifying their costs a lot better than others.[/quote]

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