We have great concern about Y!’s decision to take away volunteer access to CWU without increasing badminton slots on schedule. There is a large number of community members who purchased Y! Membership solely for badminton. However, due to schedule limitations and large crowds, we are unable to play often enough. This decision of YMCA is bound to turn many members away and look for alternate options.
For many of us, the goal is to play badminton as much as possible. Most of us are working professionals, with free time in the evenings and weekends. The current arrangement between YMCA staff and volunteers worked very well for us as well as for YMCA.
In view of the recent developments, we petition for the following.
1. First preference is the status quo. We don't have to fix something that has been working.
2. If there is indeed a need for change, the new arrangement should provide similar level of access and flexibility for play (e.g. all days of the week with workable schedule).
Updates
February 28, 2020
I have been hearing from so many of you who feel the same frustration about losing our court access. The community stories shared here prove that we just want a space to stay active and connected with our friends. I am currently working to get a direct meeting with the leadership team to explain why these changes hurt our routine.
February 28, 2020
Seeing this level of support reminds me exactly why we started this fight for our court time. It is validating to know so many of you feel this same frustration when we just want a place to play after a long day of work.
25 Comments
Badminton in CWU is the only reason for my membership at Y. We are already facing long wait times between games on Tuesday and Thursday. Like most other friends we can play only in the evenings. The planned changes to the schedule would negatively impact the overall involvement at Y. I request to reconsider the changes and study improving member experience that meets our needs and satisfaction to continue to be a patron at Y.
We love the flexbility of player volunteers and the exclusive CWU facility for playing badminton. We would like you to continue with what has been working so well for many members. Evening and weekend access is key for most of us, given that most of us are working professionals. Also, given that there are only 3 courts available and 100+ players, the official schedule is quite limiting to get quality play.
Please extend the CW to 12 midnight. YMCA number Y000000000376039
I have the ymca membership only for these badminton sessions
Ability to play badminton in expanded schedule is a critical requirement.
My primary motivation of using YMCA is badminton. Not sure what I can do much without options to play badminton.
Having built with tax paid by residents, it absolutely injustice to not listen to the concerns and provide resolution for the badminton schedule and volunteers
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We have great concern about Y!’s decision to take away volunteer access to CWU without increasing badminton slots on schedule. There is a large number of community members who purchased Y! Membership solely for badminton. However, due to schedule limitations and large crowds, we are unable to play often enough. This decision of YMCA is bound to turn many members away and look for alternate options.
For many of us, the goal is to play badminton as much as possible. Most of us are working professionals, with free time in the evenings and weekends. The current arrangement between YMCA staff and volunteers worked very well for us as well as for YMCA.
In view of the recent developments, we petition for the following.
1. First preference is the status quo. We don't have to fix something that has been working.
2. If there is indeed a need for change, the new arrangement should provide similar level of access and flexibility for play (e.g. all days of the week with workable schedule).
Updates
February 28, 2020
I have been hearing from so many of you who feel the same frustration about losing our court access. The community stories shared here prove that we just want a space to stay active and connected with our friends. I am currently working to get a direct meeting with the leadership team to explain why these changes hurt our routine.
February 28, 2020
Seeing this level of support reminds me exactly why we started this fight for our court time. It is validating to know so many of you feel this same frustration when we just want a place to play after a long day of work.
25 Comments
Policies are created to ensure that one can serve the community better. If everything is working for the community then why do we need to change it ? It would be wise to address the problem at the root level versus causing inconvenience to the community. The mission / vision statement from YMCA: "As a nonprofit, we are committed to making our community a better place to live, work and play." I would request YMCA to work with CWU and ensure that the current flexible schedules are maintained.
Badminton in CWU is the only reason for my membership at Y. We are already facing long wait times between games on Tuesday and Thursday. Like most other friends we can play only in the evenings. The planned changes to the schedule would negatively impact the overall involvement at Y. I request to reconsider the changes and study improving member experience that meets our needs and satisfaction to continue to be a patron at Y.
We love the flexbility of player volunteers and the exclusive CWU facility for playing badminton. We would like you to continue with what has been working so well for many members. Evening and weekend access is key for most of us, given that most of us are working professionals. Also, given that there are only 3 courts available and 100+ players, the official schedule is quite limiting to get quality play.
Please extend the CW to 12 midnight. YMCA number Y000000000376039
I have the ymca membership only for these badminton sessions
Ability to play badminton in expanded schedule is a critical requirement.
My primary motivation of using YMCA is badminton. Not sure what I can do much without options to play badminton.
Having built with tax paid by residents, it absolutely injustice to not listen to the concerns and provide resolution for the badminton schedule and volunteers
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Policies are created to ensure that one can serve the community better. If everything is working for the community then why do we need to change it ? It would be wise to address the problem at the root level versus causing inconvenience to the community. The mission / vision statement from YMCA: "As a nonprofit, we are committed to making our community a better place to live, work and play." I would request YMCA to work with CWU and ensure that the current flexible schedules are maintained.