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PARK CITY, Utah — Park City School District officials presented an annual Title IX athletics report Tuesday, outlining participation, spending, and facilities for boys’ and girls’ sports at Park City High School.

Title IX Coordinator Michael Santarosa delivered the update, standing in for Athletic Director Jamie Sheets. The report is required under Utah law 53G-6-1101, which mandates that schools provide data at the start of each academic year on athletic opportunities, spending, coaching, and compliance efforts.

According to the report, 52.4% of student-athletes participated in female-designated sports during the 2024-25 school year, compared with 47.6% in male-designated sports, reflecting a 4.8% gap in favor of female participation. State law requires an action plan only if the gap exceeds 10%.

Spending and Participation

The data show a wide range in both participation and spending per student.

Girls’ teams: Girls’ track and field had the largest roster, with 84 athletes and $912.99 spent per student. Girls’ wrestling had only two participants but the highest per-student expenditure at $11,015.00.
Boys’ teams: Boys’ lacrosse and soccer each fielded 62 players, and the district spent $1,404 for each lacrosse player and $1,285 for each soccer player, while boys’ wrestling showed a per-student cost of $2,771.82.
Coed programs: Football had the single largest team with 135 players and $979.19 spent per student. Baseball, with 28 athletes, had the highest per-student cost overall at $5,260.86. Cheerleading, with 27 athletes, cost $4,057.74 per student.

Santarosa noted that coach pay increased in 2024-25 by 22% following a districtwide adjustment. He added that not all coaching slots were filled, though each team had a coach assigned. Coaching stipends vary by experience, with new coaches earning less than veteran coaches.

Facilities and Future Improvements

Practice and competition sites range across district and community facilities, including Dozier Field, the Park City Sports Complex, and the PC MARC. Santarosa said the new Treasure Mountain Sports Complex will be a significant addition, with fields expected to ease scheduling and reduce travel for baseball, softball, tennis, and field sports.

“There will be more opportunities for home games and practices and less travel time to help the students,” Santarosa said.

Compliance and Oversight

The report confirmed there was no participation discrepancy requiring an action plan, as the 4.8% difference falls below the 10% threshold. Santarosa reiterated that the district continues to track compliance with Title IX requirements annually.

Board members asked questions about coaching assignments and stipend consistency across sports. Santarosa said some positions are filled closer to the season and explained that stipends differ depending on coaching experience rather than gender.

The Title IX report and athletic spending breakdown were presented publicly at the meeting and will remain part of the district’s compliance documentation.