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toward in-line skaters and teem. She felt in-line would probably not be placed in this park and said she would like to see a task force formed for in-line to look for a facility for them. Chris Houdeshell, 3035 Garden Court, Tracy, spoke in support of handball. He thanked everyone for allowing him to participate in planning the park even though he is not a Pleasanton resident. He said he would like to see in-line at the park but not at the expense of eliminating other activities. Jim Keeney, 3471 Windsor Court, stated his support for handball in the park. He feels it is not only a good physical sport, but it also costs very litfie to participate. Frank Callahun, 3026 Casa Dero Court, supported handball in the park. He feels the tournaments which would be held would bring money to the community. Jason Santos, 3430 Andrews Drive, No. 317, stated he plays handball three to four times a week. He would like three-wall handball courts because it would make his four-wall game better and also give him the chance to teach his friends to play. He stated it is a game which does not cost anything to learn or play. Bob Sanchez, 3017 Melbourne Court, spoke in favor of handball. He also asked that a task force be formed for in-line skating. Richard Christian, 7557 Oxbow Lane, Dublin, expressed support for handball and feels it can be enjoyed by all ages. He offered to teach handball lessons at no charge at the park. James Dominguez, 3233 Pueblo Way, feels handball has helped him in playing other sports. He stated the courts would also benefit those playing racquetball, tennis, and volleyball. Tom Sore, 3008 Highgate Road, Modesto, stated he is the president of the Northern California Handball Association and a regional director for the United States Handball Association. He explained the goals of the organization which is the promotion and development of handball and stated when a program is available, they would be willing to provide equipment, instructors and money. Lawrence Aguiar, 3033 Collier Canyon Road, Livermore, stated court soccer, racquethall and wallyball can be played on handball courts. He noted a lot of young people cannot afford to go to sports clubs to play handball. Jim Rose, 72 Ayamonte Court, San Ramon, stated he felt the handball facility would benefit youth and is a game which can be played for free. Lance Meyer, 1756 Kudu Court, Hayward, feels kids need an alternative to organized sports and feels handball is a unique sport. Minutes Park and Recreation Commission Meeting April 13, 1995 Page 9