PTR MA State News
Marshfield Tennis Club has initiated a paid junior tennis instructor intern program. Currently two young ladies participating and assisting MTC PTR certified instructors in 10 and under programs. Both Mia and Nicole are varsity players at their respective high schools, Mia at Sacred Heart in Kingston Ma and Nicole at Marshfield High.
This Fall MTC is introducing a Middle School "feeder" tennis program using High School Courts for potential future High school team players . MTC is working with the High School Athletic Dept and providing PTR certified instructors.
Renovations Have Started at Peter Igo Park
Cape & Island's Tennis has begun construction of the new tennis courts using post tension concrete providing a 25 year guarantee of crack-free courts.
Check out the Blog on the Peter Igo website for a timeline of upcoming events.
Hey, how'd they get those tennis balls moving like that?
The Concord Country Club 60/70 tournament, held from July 10-13, was a big success with 68 entries, more than last year. It is also significant that there were a number of out of section players e.g. from GA, NJ, NY, and FL. We will be seeing many of them again with the rule rescinded that kept them out of NE sectional tournaments.
The largest draw was for men’s 60 singles with 21. There were some very tight matches; in the semis, finalist Kari Juusela defeated Jon Wilson 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 but then lost to last year’s 60 singles winner Jon Bates, 6-1, 6-0. However, Jon got a retirement due to injury in his semis match with Howard Rugaber from GA so he was fresher for the final.
There was a large consolation draw as well and Casey Moore defeated Tom Hastings 6-2, 6-0 to win it.
Peter Igo Park Tennis Courts
Cape & Islands Tennis will begin construction on the new tennis courts at Peter Igo Park in Marshfield starting on July 17th. The park will include (3) regulation courts & (4) 10 & under courts. All courts will have lighting and constructed with post tension concrete providing a 25 year guarentee of crack-free courts. Concrete is more porous than asphalt, which is easier on aging body parts!! The facility will be a true outdoor fitness facility. In addition, the park will be ADA compliant and, to our knowledge, the only facility in the state to include 10 & under and regulation courts using the post tension process on a public facility.
Wednesday Night Tennis
The Marshfield Tennis Club is sponsoring Wednesday night tennis at the Marshfield High School tennis courts. Matches usually start around 5:30pm. We encourage players of all levels to participate in casual pick-up games. Simply show up with your racquet ready to play and you'll be paired with other players.
Marshfield Tennis Club Donates Sign to MHS Tennis
The Marshfield Tennis Club recently donated a sign to commemorate the opening of the new Marshfield High School Tennis courts. The Marshfield Tennis Club would like to wish Coach Campbell & Coach Kelly the best of luck this season.
USTA Provides Grant for the Peter Igo Park
The USTA (United States Tennis Association) recently awarded a grant for $40K to begin construction for (3) new full size tennis courts and (4) ten & under courts at Peter Igo Park. Construction is expected to start in late June and will be completed this summer.
The newly renovated park will be a one a kind facility with plans to teach wheelchair tennis and working with the Wounded Warrior Program, senior citizens, and otherwise challenged individuals.
CPC Funding Approved at Marshfield Town Meeting
Marshfield residents voted in favor of appropriating an additional $240,000 in community preservation, to continue renovations at the Peter Igo Park.
Renovations will continue this spring and are expected to be completed in the coming months. Construction of the tennis courts is expected to begin in June, 2014.
The Peter Igo Park Initiative would like to thank the residents of Marshfield for their continued support!
Peter Igo Park on the docket for Marshfield Town Meeting
The Community Preservation Committee recommended $240,000 of funding in January for the rejuvenation of Peter Igo Park.
Town Meeting will have final say on the project, which includes new tennis courts, a basketball court and a fitness grid.
Peter Igo Park intitiative Chairman Bud Duksta excited by the the new art work created by local artist Todd Alvey and the prospects of the park moving forward in development stages this spring.
Shane Kelly Appointed MHS Girl's Tennis Coach
Shane Kelly was recently appointed the new Marshfield High School Girl's Tennis Coach for the 2014 Season.
MTC would like to congratulate Shane on her new role.
Reclaiming a Green Gem in Marshfield
About $500,000 worth of upgrades are under way at Marshfield's Peter Igo Park. There will be seven tennis courts – four courts for age 10 and under and three U.S. Tennis Association regulation courts – a basketball court, a picnic area, a multi-use fitness surface, a playground and parking.
Kathleen Newcomb Appointed New Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield
The Marshfield Boys & Girls Club's Board of Directors has appointed Kathleen Newcomb as the new Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield.
The search/selection process began in mid-October of last year. Kathleen was ultimately the top candidate among the more than 100 resumes received from all around the country. The process was rigorous and intense and Kathleen clearly earned her stripes proving to all to be the clear choice to run the operation that is the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield. Her absolute passion for the kids and families of our community, and for the work of the Club shined brilliantly.
Congratulations to Kathleen Newcomb!
Santa Visit at Green Harbor Town Pier
Please join The Marshfield Police & Kiwanis with the arrival of Santa Claus at the Green Harbor Town Pier
Saturday, December 21st, 2013
Noon to 2:00pm
Green Harbor Town Pier
100 Central Street, Brant Rock, MA
mdimeo@marshfieldpolice.org or (781) 834-6655 x175
Come enjoy Clam Chowder, Hot Chocolate, Candy Canes, Ice Skating, & more...
Marshfield Youth Basketball Donates to Peter Igo Park Initiative
Marshfield Youth Basketball (www.marshfieldyouthbasketball.com) has generously provided a donation to the Peter Igo Park Initiative (www.peterigo.com). Led by The Marshfield Tennis Club, a group of Marshfield residents have undertaken the initiative to raise funds from public and private sectors to completely renovate the park.
With the generous support from groups like the Marshfield Youth Basketball, we will be able to provide new fitness amenities to Marshfield residents including basketball and tennis courts not only to provide additional facilities, but to work toward a brighter future and promote health and well-being.
We would like to thank Marshfield Youth Basketball for their support.
Green Harbor Village Association provides donation to Peter Igo Park Initiative
The Green Harbor Village Association, recently hosted the annual HarvestFest in Green Harbor, to promote community awareness in Green Harbor. The event included family activities and food along with local musicians and artists. All proceeds from the event went to Green Harbor beautification and local charities including a generous donation to the Peter Igo Park Initiative.
We would like to thank the Green Harbor Village Association for their charitable contribution to help renovate the park and provide additional tennis courts to Marshfield residents.
Marshfield Members Travel for Tennis
As Peter Igo Park continues its transformation into a fitness and recreation complex those who will be among its most active visitors continue to amass athletic honors.
Three members of Marshfield Tennis Club (MTC) - the organization leading renovation initiatives at the Park – belong to the South Shore YMCA women’s 40 and over United States Tennis Association (USTA) team. That team is headed to Indian Wells California in October for a national competition.
MTC members Sarah Crossman, Nancy Sanborn and Jessica Rego join the team representing all of New England as it faces winners from Texas, Missouri and the northern states. The team has a successful 9-1 season playing in the summer league, which began in May. They played matches all over Massachusetts and in district competition they were undefeated.
In August they played against teams from Maine, Lyme Shores, Conn. and Enfield, Conn.. They won the final match against the previously undefeated Lymes Shores team.
Click here to read the full article by Mary Jane Hanron, Wicked Local Marshfield
SSYMCA 3.5 Women's 40+ USTA team Heading to Nationals at Indian Wells, California
The SSYMCA 3.5 Women's 40+ USTA team had a great season this year and will be heading to the Nationals. Their regular season record was 9-1, which began in May, 2013. These ladies are great representatives of the Life Sport of Tennis and a perfect example of how teamwork pays off. Coached by longtime Tennis Professional Kevin O'Hare and representing the South Shore YMCA , Emilson Branch in Hanover the team moves on to the Nationals in Indian Wells, California starting in October.
The Marshfield Tennis Club is quite proud of the entire team and Coach Kevin. We are thrilled that Captain Sarah Crossman, Nancy Sanborn and Jessica Rego are Marshfield Tennis Club members.
We can't wait for the Nationals and when they return, they can show off their skills on the new Peter Igo Park courts!!
Captain: Sarah Crossman of Marshfield, Co-Captain: Lucy Dickman of Pembroke, Nancy Sanborn-Hingham, Lauren Tobin-Hanover, Tilynn Wakefield-Hanover, Beth Nagle-Hanson, RaeAnn Fein-Hanover, Kay Gordon-Norwell, Alison Demong-Norwell, Kiersten Warendorf-Norwell, Jessica Rego-Marshfield, Jennifer Rinne-Marshfield, Andrea Burke-Norwell, Luchi Rodriguez-Quincy, and Coach: Kevin O'Hare
New instructors at Marshfield Tennis Club
Newly certified instructors Shane Kelly,(l) and Erin Kane (r) join Kathleen Newcomb and Bud Duksta
The Marshfield Tennis Club (MTC) continues to boast members who have achieved certified instructor designation through the Professional Tennis Registry. Two member who will be operating the Boys & Girls Club summer camp program have achieved certification becoming the seventh and eighth Marshfield club members to do so...
Marshfield Tennis Club awarded “Community Tennis Association of the Year”
Marshfield MA January 21, 2013. Marshfield Tennis Club (MTC) has been recognized by the United States Tennis Association as “Community Tennis Association of the Year, 2012”.
MTC, located in Marshfield MA, earned this award through its efforts to promote tennis and health awareness in the Massachusetts south shore area. MTC was selected for this award out of the other Community Tennis Associations (CTA) within the six New England States.
A USTA CTA is a not-for-profit volunteer based organization that supports and provides programs which promote and develop the growth of tennis in a geographic area, which MTC has been doing for the last 5 years through the Recreation department as well as other non-profit groups.
Nurturing relationships with the South Shore YMCA, MTC has sponsored many coaches and ‘10 & under’ workshops. MTC has also hosted for 5 years USTA Tennis Block party at the Marshfield High School courts with strong support from the SS YMCA Tennis Pros as well as support from representatives from leading racquet manufacturers.
In the summer of 2012, MTC forged a partnership with yet another non-profit, the Marshfield Boys and Girls Club. To date over 150 children and adults have been, and are being taught, by MTC certified instructors utilizing USTA-defined teaching methods. These USTA methods allow players to progress their skill sets and understanding of the game in a uniform path, regardless of the facility or group they are participating in.
The MTC board and membership has also been directly involved in the Peter Igo Park Initiative supporting the rebuilding of the only outdoor multi-sport public fitness park in town for all ages, located in an underserved, high density area of Marshfield.
The MTC board and our membership are extremely proud of this award, and just think, it was achieved without any public courts over the past five months of 2012.
We are working hard to “serve ‘em up” on new public courts at the Peter Igo Park in 2013.