Participant Survey

Data Snapshot

12/06/2023

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Data Snapshot Summary

PlayAnnapolis reached out to 85+ community organizations to share our survey on their social media and email lists.

• Total of 315 survey responses
• 274 English Speakers & 41 Spanish Speakers
• 138 Title I Schools & 177 Other Schools (Non-Title I Public Schools or Private)

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If you have any questions about the data snapshot, please email info@playannapolis.org

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The following slides provide participant stats on the three hundred and fifteen (315) participants.

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Participant Survey Responses

# of children in household

Spanish Speakers

English Speakers

The majority of families (over 50%) have 1-2 children in their household. ~25% of the families have 3 children.

Ages of Children

The majority of the ages of children were in the 5-12 age range

English Speakers

Spanish Speakers

Schools Attended

Public (Title I )

• Schools that receive Title I funding and/or are eligible OR have a Free And Reduced Meals (FARMS) rate greater than 40%).

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Public (Non-Title I)

• Schools that do not fit the criteria above

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Public (Mix)

• Households that fall under both categories above

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See references below

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References – AACPS Title I List, Annapolis HS, Bates MS, Meade Heights ES

ZIP CODE

21401

21403

271 out of 315 (86%) responses live in ZIP CODEs: 21401, 21402, or 21403

Spanish Speakers

English Speakers

The following slides provide participation stats in sports.

Sports & Recreation Participation

Participation

Do your children participate in organized sports or recreation?

Spanish Speakers have a higher percent of children who do not participate in sports

Participation

Do your children participate in organized sports or recreation?

Title I Schools have a higher percent of children who do not participate in sports

What Sports?

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English Speakers Top 5 sports

1. Basketball
2. Soccer
3. Lacrosse
4. Swimming
5. Flag Football

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Spanish Speakers Top 5 sports

1. Soccer
2. Futsal Soccer *

Baseball *

Dance *

3) Basketball

* Tied for 2

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What Sports?

Title I Schools - Top 5 Sports

1. Soccer
2. Basketball
3. Baseball* & Swimming*
4. Flag Football

*Tied for 3rd

All Other Schools - Top 5 Sports

1. Soccer
2. Basketball
3. Lacrosse
4. Swimming
5. Flag Football

What Sports Organizations?

We are losing 150 participants (33 percent) who are choosing to play at other county rec councils (outside Annapolis) or for other private entities.

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Shown in Graph- BAYS, Green Hornets & SRYA, i9 sports & under armor.

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Note: This data did not include club sports!

The following slides provide an overview of the participation barriers to sports.

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Participation Barriers

Barriers to Participation

English Speakers - Top 5 Barriers

• Too expensive
• Do not know what is available
• Inconvenient time for practices/games/classes
• Inconvenient locations for practices/games/classes
• Lack of transportation

Spanish Speakers - Top 5 Barriers

• Too expensive
• Difficulty to register & Do not know what is available *
• Lack of transportation
• Inconvenient time for practices/games/classes & Inconvenient locations for practices/games/classes *

* Barriers had same # of votes (tied)

Barriers to Participation

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Title I - Top 5 Barriers

• Too expensive
• Do not know what is available
• Lack of Transportation
• No Barriers
• Inconvenient time for practices/games/classes

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All Other Schools - Top 5 Barriers

• Do not know what is available
• Inconvenient time for practices/games/classes
• Inconvenient locations for practices/games/classes
• Too expensive
• No barriers

Scholarships

If a scholarship was available to cover the cost, would you apply?

100% of Spanish Speakers would apply for a scholarship

66% (Yes & Maybe) of English Speakers would utilize a scholarship

Scholarships

If a scholarship was available to cover the cost, would you apply?

58% (Yes & Maybe) of Other Schools would utilize a scholarship

86% (Yes & Maybe) of Title I Schools would utilize a scholarship

Access to Transportation

Do you have reliable transportation?

Access to Transportation

Do you have reliable transportation?

Transportation Issues are only in Title I schools.

Availability of Transportation

If transportation was available to assist in driving your child, would you use it?

97% (Yes & Maybe) of Spanish Speakers would use transportation if made available.

73% (Yes & Maybe) of English Speakers would use transportation if made available.

Availability of Transportation

If transportation was available to assist in driving your child, would you use it?

Transportation Use would be greater at Title I schools.

Sign Up Assistance

If assistance was available to help with the sign-up process, would you use it?

100% of Spanish Speakers would use help with registration.

65% (Yes & Maybe) of English Speakers would use help with registration.

Sign Up Assistance

If assistance was available to help with the sign-up process, would you use it?

Sign Up Assistance use would be greater at Title I schools.

Biggest Issue with Youth Sports

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TOP 10 Themes

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1. Cost
2. Facilities
3. Time Commitment /Scheduling Issues
4. Communication /Awareness of Options
5. ARPD (City Support) *
6. Club Sports *
7. Access/Equity
8. Transportation
9. Lack of Rec Options
10. No Central Organization / Lack of Organization

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*Tied for 5^th place

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The following slides provide an overview of timing preferences.

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Time Preferences for Practice, Game, Activity/Class 

Timing of Practices

Preference of sport practices or activity/class times 

English Speakers & Spanish Speakers have similar preferences on practice times. Combined, 32% prefer after school.

Combined, 49% prefer after 5pm

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Note: The survey was not clear on whether you would have to pickup kids from school to get them to practice or the practice would be at the school.

Timing of Practices

Preference of sport practices or activity/class times 

All Other Schools had a higher percent (37% vs 26%) of practicing on weekdays right after school.

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Note: The survey was not clear on whether you would have to pickup kids from school to get them to practice or the practice would be at the school.

Timing of Games

Preference of sport game times

English Speakers & Spanish Speakers have similar preferences on games times. Except, a higher percent of Spanish Speakers prefer weekday game times right after school

Timing of Games

Preference of sport game times

Title I & Other Schools have similar preferences on games times. A higher percent of Title I prefer weekend games.

Practice Location

English Speakers

Spanish Speakers

Spanish Speakers (63%) prefer practice at school.

English Speakers (80%) prefer anywhere in Annapolis.

Practice Location

• A higher percent of Title I (41% vs 38%) prefer practice at school.
• A higher percent of All Other School (57% vs 55%) prefer practice anywhere in Annapolis.

Game Location

English Speakers

Spanish Speakers

• A higher percent of Spanish Speakers (58% vs 46%) prefer games at school.
• A higher percent of English Speakers (77% vs 70%) prefer games anywhere in Annapolis.

Game Location

Game Location Preferences for Title I vs All Other Schools is very similar

Sport Interest

English Speakers Top 5 sports

1. Basketball
2. Soccer
3. Swimming
4. Lacrosse
5. Dance

Spanish Speakers Top 5 sports

1. Soccer
2. Swimming
3. Basketball
4. Dance
5. Baseball & Futsal*

*Tied for 5th

Sport Interest

Title I Top 5 sports

1. Soccer
2. Basketball
3. Swimming
4. Dance
5. Cheerleading

All Other Schools Top 5 sports

1. Basketball
2. Soccer
3. Lacrosse
4. Swimming
5. Flag Football

The following slides provide an overview of all issues shown in the data snapshot.

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SUMMARY

Participant Survey Highlights

Spanish Speakers

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• 41% of Spanish Speakers children do not participate in sports vs 11% of English Speakers do not participate in sports
• 100% of Spanish Speakers would apply for a scholarship vs 45% of English Speakers would apply for scholarship
• Only 12% do not have reliable transportation vs 5% of English Speakers do not have reliable transportation
• 90% of Spanish Speakers would use transportation if available vs 42% of English Speakers would
• 100% of Spanish Speakers would use help with registration vs 40% of English Speakers would
• Spanish Speakers prefer practice at school vs English Speakers prefer anywhere in Annapolis.

General Highlights

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• We are losing 150 participants (33 percent) who are choosing to play at other county rec councils (outside Annapolis) or for other private entities.

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• Trends for ALL Responses
• Weekday practice after 5pm was preferred, 2^nd preference was weekdays right after school.
• Weekend games was preferred, 2^nd preference was weekdays after 5pm (*except Spanish Speakers 2^nd was weekday games after school)
• Game locations were preferred as 1) anywhere in Annapolis 2) at school 3) travel to other parts of county

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Title I Schools

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• 26% of Title I children do not participate in sports vs 6% of All Other Schools do not participate in sports
• 75% of Title I children would apply for a scholarship vs 34% of All Other Schools would apply for scholarship
• Only 13% do not have reliable transportation vs 0% of All Other Schools
• 69% of Title I children would use transportation if available vs 32% of All Other Schools would
• 71% of Title I children would use help with registration vs 30% of All Other Schools would
• Title I Schools & Other Schools prefer practice anywhere in Annapolis.

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Barrier to Entry

Spanish Speakers - Top 5 Barriers

• Too expensive
• Difficulty to register & Do not know what is available *
• Lack of transportation
• Inconvenient time for practices/games/classes & Inconvenient locations for practices/games/classes *

*Barriers had same # of votes (tied)

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Title I - Top 5 Barriers

• Too expensive
• Do not know what is available
• Lack of Transportation
• No Barriers
• Inconvenient time for practices/games/classes

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English Speakers - Top 5 Barriers

• Too expensive
• Do not know what is available
• Inconvenient time for practices/games/classes
• Inconvenient locations for practices/games/classes
• Lack of transportation

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All Other Schools - Top 5 Barriers

• Do not know what is available
• Inconvenient time for practices/games/classes
• Inconvenient locations for practices/games/classes
• Too expensive
• No barriers

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Biggest Issue with Youth Sports

TOP 10 Themes

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1. Cost
2. Facilities
3. Time Commitment/Scheduling Issues
4. Communication/Awareness of Options
5. ARPD (City Support) *
6. Club Sports *
7. Access & Equity
8. Transportation
9. Lack of Rec Options
10. No Central Organization/Lack of Organization

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*Tied for 5^th place

Sports Played vs Sport Interest

English Speakers

Top 5 sports played

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1. Basketball
2. Soccer
3. Lacrosse
4. Swimming
5. Flag Football

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Spanish Speakers

Top 5 sports played

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1. Soccer
2. Futsal, Baseball, & Dance *

3) Basketball

* Tied for 2nd

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English Speakers

Top 5 sports interest

1. Basketball
2. Soccer
3. Swimming
4. Lacrosse
5. Dance

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Spanish Speakers

Top 5 sports interest

1. Soccer
2. Swimming
3. Basketball
4. Dance
5. Baseball & Futsal*

*Tied for 5th

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Sports Played vs Sport Interest

Title I Schools

Top 5 Sports played

1. Soccer
2. Basketball
3. Baseball & Swimming*
4. Flag Football

*Tied for 3^rd

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All Other Schools

Top 5 Sports played

1. Soccer
2. Basketball
3. Lacrosse
4. Swimming
5. Flag Football

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Title I

Top 5 sports interest

1. Soccer
2. Basketball
3. Swimming
4. Dance
5. Cheerleading

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All Other Schools

Top 5 sports interest

1. Basketball
2. Soccer
3. Lacrosse
4. Swimming
5. Flag Football

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Questions?

If you have any questions about the data snapshot, please email info@playannapolis.org

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