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MTC Annual Membership Drive
Online registration for the Marshfield Tennis Club is now available. Below are some of the benefits when you become a member:
- Ability to practice and meet other players
- Discounts on tennis equipment with local merchants
- Social events
- Complimentary use of ball machine
- Tennis tournaments and special events
Marshfield Tennis Club is a registered 501 (c) 4 non-profit. Click below to join now.
Peter Igo Park Open House
The open house at Peter Igo Park drew over 200 people on Saturday, May 16th. The weekend included a fundraising tennis tournament sponsored by Best Chervrolet/Jeep/Dodge. All proceeds will go towards new outdoor fitness stations and park renovations.
Peter Igo Park re-emerges in Marshfield
From Marshfield High’s carpentry class, from left, seated, are Angel Ricci, CJ Lennox, Branden Dunn and Brian Long. In back are Tom Greland, instructor, Kiernan Foley and Matt Boudreau. They’re outside the shed they built for the park.
About $500,000 worth of upgrades are almost complete at the 17-acre park at Marshall Avenue and Dyke Road, which opened in 1972 as an ode to sports enthusiast Peter Igo.
Click here to read the latest article published in the Patriot Ledger
Our Favorite Shop
Sportworks in Duxbury has new tennis apparel arriving daily. Spring has sprung and now is a great time to update your wardrobe or purchase a new tennis racquet. See you on the courts!
Sportsworks | Duxbury Marketplace | 45 Depot St. | (781) 934-9501
Mon-Fri: 10am - 6pm | Sat: 9am - 5pm | Sun: 12pm - 5pm
USTA Block Party / Try Tennis & Peter Igo Park Grand Re-Opening
Please join us...
The Marshfield Tennis Club will be hosting a USTA Block Party/Try Tennis Event and a Grand Reopening of Peter Igo Park on Saturday, May 16th at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The event will include:
*Entertainment *Refreshments *Tennis Industry representatives,Wheelchair tennis presentation, Sportworks demos, South Shore YMCA tennis professionals, Fitness specialists, Basketball instructions, Luminate with on water paddle board demos and clinic, Marshfield Harbormaster and more!!
2015 Adaptive Tennis Clinic
Several members of the Marshfield Tennis Club recently attended an adaptive tennis program at Harvard University. It was a fantastic day, we learned a lot and met some amazing people. We plan to implement a Kick Butt Program on wheelchair tennis at Peter Igo Park!!!!
Lucy, Kara,Martha, "The Legend" Dennis Ralston,Shane, Bud
Shane - aka "Coach K"
Bud - aka Baby Huey , was told by one of the "Wheelies" needed a Jumbo Chair!!!,
Peter Igo Park Renovation Time-Lapse
Massachusetts DMF Awards $10K to Peter Igo Park
With the help of 'Friends of Peter Igo Park' and Marshfield Harbormaster, Mike Dimeo, the town of Marshfield and Peter Igo Park were recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries to improve access to the Green Harbor River for recreational fishermen, kayakers ,canoes, and paddle board enthusiasts. The Green Harbor River borders Peter Igo Park.
From left to right: Russ Ellis, Jay Wennemer (Town Conservation Agent), Tom Reynolds (DPW Superintendent), Ross Kessler (Mass. Division of Fisheries), Craig Alvey, Bud Duksta, Mike Dimeo (Marshfield Harbormaster), & Gary Covitz on a cold snowy Friday afternoon at Peter Igo Park.
“On behalf of the Director of Marine Fisheries , we thank Marshfield and the ‘Friends of Peter Igo Park’ project is funded by your salt water fishing licenses. Projects like this are exactly what we had in mind when we started this program, and I am so glad that ‘Friends of Peter Igo’ applied. During the application process I saw the great work that the ‘Friends of Peter Igo Park’ Rangers had accomplished. We at Marine Fisheries are proud to be involved with this project and, personally, I cannot wait to catch a striped bass from this location.”
“What this group, the ‘Friends of Peter Igo Park’ have done over the last several months and continue to do is enormously helping our Green Harbor Restoration Project!”
“While helping to continue to improve access to the great Green Harbor River, this Grant helps the Towns’ continuing effort to improve Public Access to recreational space within the community.”
Bud Duksta Recognized by USTA
Bud Duksta, President of the Marshfield Tennis Club, was recently presented with an award from the USTA for his efforts to promote the tennis program at the Furnace Brook Middle School in Marshfield, MA.
Congratulations to Bud!
MTC Board Member Keith Hay Awarded Volunteer of the Year by USTA NE
Keith Hay's exemplary service to Marshfield Tennis Club, the Peter Igo Park Initiative and the community at large was recognized by the United States Tennis Association - New England when he was awarded Volunteer of the Year. Keith will be formally honored at a special awards ceremony at the USTA NE headquarters on January 10, 2015.
Proposed Harborwalk along Town Pier Road
Please help to show your support for the proposed Harbor Walk that will link in the Town pier and the Brant Rock business district by attending the CPC Town Meeting at 7 pm, Wednesday, January 14th at the Town Hall. This new Harbor Walk will provide a safe passage for walkers, joggers, strollers, bikers and provides ease of access to the Town pier and the entire Brant Rock district including Peter Igo Park.
Please help get this project to Town Meeting!
$10,000 Public Access Grant Awarded to Peter Igo Park
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries has recently awarded the Town of Marshfield and "Friends of Peter Igo Park" (501c Non-Profit organization) a Public Access Grant of $10,000 for a float and other access-related work at Peter Igo Park.
The funds will be used to extend the existing dock into the Green Harbor River and provide a walkway and other amenities to improve the accessibility to this river particularly during high tides. Marshfield residents will be able to enjoy this scenic location and provide an easy setting to launch their kayaks and canoes.
Progress Continues at Peter Igo Park
As Christmas Break is upon us, the Marshfield High School students have nearly completed the roof on the Peter Igo shed in time for Steve Vining's crew of Vining & Fletcher Roofing to shingle the roof.
Progress will continue over the winter to remove overgrown vegetation and leveling the entire southeast quadrant to make a clear passable entry to the Green Harbor River trail. Copious amounts of wood chips will fill this space to give the entire area a very natural look. A great place for dog walkers.
Also, the "Friends of Peter Igo" (501c non-profit organization) fundraising efforts are currently in place to complete a children's play area and fitness stations in 2015.
Peter Igo Park Open House a Success Despite the Weather
Well, despite the lashing winds and pelting rains Peter Igo Rangers (Board Members) were on hand Saturday to greet and talk with a large number of neighbors and interested residents about the current progress of the park and its future plans. Our neighbor, the local DAV, opened up their function room to all so after a wet tour of the park complex patrons were treated to famous Brant Rock Market chicken, white hot bean chili from the Fieldston Restaurant, hot coffee from the Donut Shack and delicious deserts from Cravings topped off with ice cream treats provided by Ed Beaulieu of Cape Dairy and a local neighbor of the park.
Later in the afternoon Patrick Flaherty of Patrick’s Restaurant provided appetizers for all volunteers.
Just prior to moving inside, St Ann’s Pastor Carmichael, known to most as” Father Jack” stood in the rain and gave the Park his blessing and also blessed a core group of ”Friends of Peter Igo“ board members.
Relatives of the late Peter Igo , who served as the towns recreation director in the 60’s and for whom the park was first dedicated in 1972, were on hand after driving through the storm from Shrewsbury.
Special thanks to all our volunteers and local tradespeople who have offered and continue offering services in kind, the Dept. of Public Works many crews, Conservation Dept. and Police Dept. who are working shoulder to shoulder with Friends of Peter Igo Park to make our vision a reality for the entire town to utilize and be proud of.
Top 10 Reasons to Play Tennis
Posted by Robert Carroll 10:52am Oct 24
A very special thanks to Susan Kelly for providing this list.
Compiled by the Tennis Industry Association
No. 10: A Longer Life
Scientists and doctors around the world point to tennis as one of the healthiest activities that you can participate in because it delivers overall physical, mental and emotional gains. It will add years to your life.
No. 9: A Happier Life
Of all the activities to try, why should you play tennis? It's more than a great way to stay active. The folks at the Tennis Industry Association share the top 10 reasons why you should start (or keep) playing tennis.
No. 8: It's Social
Tennis engages your mind and body at the same time, unlike a traditional workout at the gym. Because tennis players are more confident, healthier, less stressed and more socially interactive, they're just plain happier.
No. 7: The Whole Family Can Participate
o matter the age, gender, ethnicity, ability level or fitness level, tennis is perfect for families to play together. Few sports can offer the opportunities for families that tennis can.
No. 6: Tennis Teaches Life Lessons
Participants, particularly youngsters, develop a work ethic, learn sportsmanship, accept responsibility, manage mistakes, enhance discipline, learn to compete, cope with pressure and adversity, develop healthy habits, learn teamwork and more.
No. 5: Tennis Be Anything You Want it To Be
Looking for competition, social play, team camaraderie, a good workout, time with family or friends, tournaments and national championships? Tennis has all of that, and more. The sport can be anything you want or need it to be.
No. 4: It's Fun
At every level of the game and at every age, from 10 and Under Tennis through the most super-senior leagues, players have fun while a getting a great workout.
No. 3: It Develops Your Mind
Tennis requires alertness, tactical thinking and problem solving, and evidence suggests it may generate new connections between nerves, promoting a lifetime of continued development of the brain.
No. 2: Fitness
The constant movement and action in tennis will burn calories, build muscle, increase bone strength, improve flexibility, fine-tune coordination and enhance overall health and fitness.
No. 1: It's a Sport You Can Play Your Whole Life
Scientists and doctors around the world point to tennis as one of the healthiest activities that you can participate in because it delivers overall physical, mental and emotional gains. It will add years to your life
MTC Middle School Tennis Program
The Furnace Brook Middle School tennis program, sponsored by the Marshfield Tennis Club, has been a tremendous success with approximately 60 boys and girls in sixth- through eighth-grades showed up to the first session, and around 50 for the second.
The program, which runs once a week for six weeks, is designed to help middle school students get the basic skills they need to try out for high school varsity tennis.
MTC Coach Wayne Martin teaches the proper tennis grips.
Open House is scheduled for November 1st!
On Saturday, November 1st from 10:00am - 2:00pm, "Friends of Peter Igo" will host an Open House. Please join us as local restaurants will be serving up some great food along with on-court tennis demonstrations from South Shore YMCA Pros and Marshfield Tennis Club members.
Help us celebrate the lon overdue grand opening!
MTC Featured in PTR Magazine
The Marshfield Tennis Club was recently mentioned in the international PTR (Professional Tennis Registry) magazine for their work to provide a paid junior tennis intructor intern program. Currently two interns, both varsity high school players, assist PTR certified instructors in 10 and under programs.
The Marshfield High School Athletic Department is working with MTC to provide PTR certified instructors and have developed a Middle School tennis program for the students of Marshfield.
Furnace Brook Middle School Tennis Program
The first week of the FBMS Tennis Program was a tremendous success. Nearly 60 students participated in the program with a nice mix of boys & girls. We had (3) coaches helping out in week 1 and we plan to add additional instructors for the upcoming sessions.
"...an unbelievable turnout for the FBMS tennis program" - Scott Madden, Director of Athletics
"Just Fantastic" - Patrick Sullivan, Principle FBMS