Annual Report of the Chair, Board of Governors And the General and Special Committees 2024
recommend maintaining the current status (complete Club experience at Arlington, with golf the primary focus at Fairfax). 29% recommended expanded recreational activities at Fairfax. Next the Task Force met with both the General Manger and the Planning Committee Chair to gain an appreciation for their views on needs and limitations at both ARL and FFX. Key themes from this meeting were: 1) The family environment is key and that Food and Beverage is the #1 driver for Club; 2) See the ANCC campus as two distinct properties that combine to make one C Club; 3) Parking at both locations (especially ARL) is a critical issue for the Club; 4) review moving utilization of the Club from ARL to FFX where it makes sense and help the membership understand, “what it wants from FFX”; 5) the capital account faces challenges of maintaining the Club’s current facilities; 6) Task Force projects should focus on the upcoming FY26-29 (Phase 1 of the Strategic Plan). Inclusion of the Club’s Committees: The Task Force then met with each committee chair and, when available, the corresponding assistant General Manager. Key themes and ideas emerged from these discussions. House: Reviewed options to expand food and beverage at FFX to include: a new, expanded Pavilion on the Green, sports bar with golf simulator bays, expanding the indoor portion of the first floor of the Club to the edge of the existing patio or an improved or expanded primary kitchen. Golf and Green: Committee focused on three main themes for the Task Force to consider for FFX: 1) a golf “hang out” approach; 2) greatly improved range facility; 3) short course facility. The golf “hang out” option supports the younger Club members and industry trends towards large putting courses combined with a bar-like facility. The range improvement plan would involve re- positioning the range to White 9/Red 1 and incorporate golf ball tracer technology to create an innovative practice facility—allowing all members to see real-time data on their shots. A short course option would align with the industry trend for 60-150 yard holes creating practice and junior/senior options. Fitness and Wellness: ARL fitness capacity is at its maximum. Discussions centered on the growth of golf fitness in general and that it is an oft-requested capability at ARL. The ARL campus is both space and instructor limited. The committee strongly recommends the Task Force consider the creation of golf-centric fitness facility on the FFX campus. Aquatics: ARL use is at its maximum nearly every weekend. The competitive swim team is at its maximum. The ARL private swim lessons are often full. FFX aquatic use is only at its maximum on key holidays or large events. The committee is reviewing shifting events to FFX. The committee offered the idea of enclosing the FFX pool to create a year-round facility to align with any upgraded Pavilion on the Green project. An enclosed pool would provide “rentable” space to local swim teams for winter training. Racquet Sports: ARL indoor facilities are at maximum capacity. The committee reviewed options for expanding racquet sports at FFX but believes they are constrained by a lack of physical space. The committee focused its recommendations on adding lights to the FFX courts and modifying them to convert the remaining tennis court into additional pickleball courts – making FFX exclusively a pickleball facility. Juniors: ARL is the primary site for most Junior activities. This is due to the availability of: 1) inclement weather space; 2) before and after care at Rainbow City; 3) facilities for activities (e.g., tennis courts). FFX junior activities primarily focuses on golf. The Juniors Committee saw
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