Please park at the Mad River Barn today not on the Pool Rd as previously instructed. Sorry for the short notice but just heard from the Barn that they will be taking wedding pictures on the Pool Rd today.
News
MAP for Parking on Pool Rd
Map will be posted on shed as well.
Club Road Work this Saturday 7/26
Griffin & Griffin will be regrading and adding material to the road this Saturday. While not ideal, I’m sure everyone along with your cars are happy it is finally being done. Below are suggestions on parking on Saturday. There is a wedding event at the Mad River Barn on Saturday so please no parking there, but we have access to the Pool road for parking at the Barn.
- Look to carpool to the courts on Saturday.
- Park at the bottom of Old Mansfield Rd and walk to the club.
- The Pool road at the Barn is a first in last out parking situation. I’ll send specifics on where it is located before Saturday.
Update on Parking at the Barn
Below is info from the manager at the Barn for parking during work.
You are welcome to have a few players park here this week in the back lot, not a problem at all, we just ask that you leave the front spaces open for inn guests who are loading and unloading luggage. We also have a big wedding coming in Friday afternoon so space will be limited then through Sunday morning. It sounds like it should be wrapped up by then but also want to mention that we have a very important luxury auto event on Monday July 14th so there can be NO parking in any lots that day as they have rented the actual parking lots. If for some reason it extends into Monday please kindly have folks park on the pool road.
Please consider carpooling this week.
Heads Up on entrance to club
Griffin & Griffin will begin staging materials for work on the entrance to the club this week. They will put materials on the left side in the field above the shed. Please refrain from parking there until work is complete. I hope to get notification when work will begin if I don’t…please find alternative parking at the base of Old Mansfield Rd or the Mad River Barn. Please do not interrupt the work in progress. It should be no more than a day or two for the work which has been needed for some time.
Thanks for your understanding!
MRTC clinics and summer events
Date: May 17, 2025
Hi all,
The courts are ready and , yes, soon the rain will stop and summer tennis will begin at MRTC.
At this point Lee Delfausse is organizing clinics on Mondays with an 11:00-12:30 strategy clinic and a 12:30-2:00 technique clinic.
Remember she can only take 8 in each clinic.
She will create a sub list and also accommodate those who want other group instruction.
Please text Lee to join. (802-793-1962)
Strategy Clinic Mondays 11:00-12:30
This will be a high intensity, progressive clinic for those who want to work on formations, running, footwork, fitness, advanced stroke production such as slice, drop shots and lob volleys, placement and competitive play. The clinic will offer progressive lessons that build on each other, so it is recommended that participants attend as many as possible. I’ll teach four 4 week sessions beginning June 2-30, July 7-28, August 4-25, and Sept 1-22.
Please text Lee (802-793-1962) to join as there will be only 8 players in each clinic.
This clinic is filling fast.
Technique Clinic Mondays 12:30-2:00
This will be a less intensive clinic for those who want to perfect strokes: topspin, slices, lobs, drop shots, volleys and serves. I’ll teach four 4 week sessions (4 clinics each) beginning June 2-30, July 7-28, August 4-25, and Sept 1-22.
Please text Lee (802-793-1962) to join 8 players. You do not have to commit to any number of clinics.
If there is a demand, she will offer (of course, organized by members) a more introductory group lesson for those who can’t attend on a regular basis.
Please text Lee (802-793-1962) if interested.
Private lessons will also be available.
For group clinics the charge remains $25 per clinic.
Triples on last Fridays of the month 4:00-5:30
We will plan on triples (first come, first served, sign up with Lee) on June 27, July 25, August 29. There will be a potluck at a home TBD after each triples.
Team Match
The Burlington Tennis Club has offered to host a mixed MRTC team for 3.0+ players on August 10 from 2-4 pm. Just a chance for us to have fun, travel and play against another group.
Exhibitions
I have invited Jeannie Hulsen and women to do an exhibition in July (TBD) and Windridge Instructors for August (TBD).
See you soon and contact Lee with questions,
802-793-1962
2025 Club Opening Date
I’m very happy to announce that weather permitting the club will be available for play this weekend. As of this morning the courts were extremely wet and not suitable for play this is a result of the resurfacing just being finished and the showers yesterday. The weekend forecast is not to promising but we are ahead of schedule opening this year. That being said please be mindful of the soft early season surface if your shoes make an impression please do not play. We will make it a point of emphasis to have the courts closed sign up when conditions are too wet. While on the subject of shoes please wear appropriate tennis shoes (no running shoes please). If you haven’t already, please review the club’s protocols on our website. www.madrivertennis.com
If you have not returned your membership and liability waiver, please do so at your earliest convenience. We have had our operating costs spike the past couple of years due to an increase in the lease, surface material, new posts/nets, lines and labor to set up the playing surface. Our goal is to elevate the playing experience while keeping membership affordable for everyone going forward. A new addition is a shoe brush which will be installed shortly by the shed. If our financials look solid, we hope to add new court benches along with a new table, umbrella and chairs.
Welcome to our new members and welcome back to our returning members!
I hope everyone is looking forward to this season as much as I am!
See you on the courts!
2024 Season Wrap-up
Triples during the 2024 season
As we approach the 2025 season, there are some fond memories from 2024 which we haven’t yet shared.
New net posts and nets were installed in 2024.
MRTC held a Women’s Exhibition and social potluck on Sunday afternoon/evening July 28. The event was organized by Lee Delfausse and refereed by Peter Delfausse. The four women, all 5.0 teaching professionals from Burlington who have played on numerous New England Cup teams, put on quite the entertaining show with great skill. Peter presented the winners with Wheaties cereal featuring Billie Jean King, sure to be a collector’s item.
Labor Day Tournament: Six teams competed in a round robin in beautiful weather on Sunday morning of Labor Day weekend. Competitors and members who came to watch the final enjoyed a potluck luncheon featuring numerous, delicious hand-crafted offerings. The 2024 champions were the Nagy team–Andy and his up-and-coming high school star, daughter Tess! Thanks to everyone who helped make this event an enjoyable success!
Three sessions of Triples were planned with potlucks at Levin’s, Delfausse’s and Goldman’s. Many clinics and lessons were held. Some members played in the VT Senior Games. A fun season was had by all!
Year End Club Survey
Thanks to everyone for the great season which ended on November 2nd. Before we start planning for the 2025 season, I have a couple of questions to hopefully improve on the experience at the club. Feel free to answer all or just a couple of questions that pertain to your experience in 2024.
Please reply to my email [email protected]. You can copy and paste the questions below into the body of an email. A reply to this address will not come back to me. Your replies are confidential and will be summarized for our next board meeting. Remember ” Feedback is a Gift “.
1) How often do you visit the club?
2) Do you find reserving a court when you are able to play available?
3) How would you rate the quality of the tennis courts?
4) Do you participate in club tournaments, events, clinics or doubles groups? If not, why?
5) How satisfied are you with your overall experience at the club?
6) What improvements would you like to see at the club?
7) Do you have any additional comments or suggestions for the club?
Court Closure Sunday 1:00 pm
We still need a few more volunteers. Come one come all. Don’t forget about setting the clocks back. See you Sunday at 1:00 pm.