We will keep the club open through the end of the month. You will see some work done during this time to make closing easier. November 7th or 8th we will pull the nails, tapes and nets. More to come on final date and time of that work.
News
2026 Club Tournament and Social will be Sunday
Saturday’s weather is still questionable and Sunday’s weather looks great so we will have the tournament and social on Sunday. One bonus is we will all have more time tomorrow to whip up some good potluck to enjoy together.
Six teams have entered. Round robin play will take place from 9am to approximately 1pm and then those participating will decide the format for the remainder of the day. Social/potluck and Final will take place in the mid- or late-afternoon.
Competing teams include: Peggy Clement and Linda Herman, Blaine Laskowski and Rosa Mastrocola, Woody Dugan and Darlene McCormick, Charlie Delaney and Melody Badgett, Walter Oberlander and Warren Koss, and Tom and Suzanne Lynch.
SCHEDULE
8:30 – 12:00 Round Robin Matches
Social potluck and Final to follow.
We welcome and encourage our tennis community and guests to come watch matches and finals, cheer on the teams, and socialize with us afterwards. Please bring your favorite dish to share during and/or after the matches. Soda/seltzer and beer will be provided by the Club. Thanks in advance everyone!
We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday and celebrating MRTC tennis!
Woody and Darlene
Weekend Tournament and Social Update
Hi All,
We’re checking to see if everyone hoping to enter a team for this weekend’s tournament has done so, or if there are any more singles as we have one unpaired person.
Saturday’s weather is looking iffy but we know how that can change daily. Sunday’s weather is looking great! We need to maintain our flexibility, and hope that Club members will be excited to come watch the finals and join the potluck, whatever day it is.
Dar & Woody
Labor Day Weekend 2026
Labor Day 2025 Tournament Women's Doubles Champions Blaine and Hadley Laskowski (mother/daughter) and Finalists Peggy Clement and Cathy Giannattasio (sisters)
Hello Tennis Friends,
We are beginning the planning for this year’s Labor Day weekend social and tournament. Labor Day weekend this year is September 5 through 7. This year’s tournament will be mixed doubles with women’s and parent/child teams also welcome. A team’s approximate combined average skill level should not be greater than NTRP 4.0 (not greater than total of 8.0).
Tournament play may be spread over Saturday and Sunday as needed based on the number of entries and the weather forecast. We may consider some format changes this year based on number of teams and team availability. Sunday and/or Monday will be rain date(s). Play will be followed by a potluck social on one of the days.
PLEASE RESPOND ASAP to [email protected] with your intention to enter a team, and with the following information:
- Team member names.
- If you do not have a partner and would like us to match you up.
- Estimated NTRP.
- Your availability in at least two, preferably three or all of the time slots Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning, and Sunday afternoon to allow us most flexibility in planning.
The sooner you respond, the better, as that will give us an indication of how much court time to reserve. Comments/ideas/feedback welcome from previous participants.
There are some pictures on this post, so click the link below to view it on the website.
As always, we hope this will be a great opportunity for fun competition and a fulfilling occasion for us to visit with each other and celebrate tennis!
Woody & Darlene
September 18th, Triples Social Play
The summer is quickly coming to a close. Take advantage of the next Triples Social Play to meet your fellow members and enjoy fun competition and comradery.
Please contact Lee Delfausse to register: (802)793-1962
Date: September 18, 2026 * Time: 4:00-6:00pm
Followed by a potluck at the Levin’s – Old Stark Mountain Rd.
Triples! Three Times the Fun!
A MRTC social event. Join us for fun competitive play with three players per team. A lot more action than you may think and an opportunity to meet your fellow members. We are looking to fill the roster for the August 7th event.
To register: Contact via text – Lee Delfausse – (802)793-1962
Date: August 7, 2026 Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm.
Potluck to follow at Peter and Lee Delfausse’s – Common Road, Waitsfield.
Mad River Tennis Club – Triples
All members are welcome to join for a fun game of competitive play with three people per team. A great social event and chance to meet other MRTC members!
Friday, July 17, 2026 * Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Potluck to follow at Snider’s – 200 Mad Ellen Rd, Fayston
Friday, August 7, 2026 * Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Potluck to follow at Delfausse’s – Common Rd, Waitsfield
Potluck rain or shine. Plus ones are invited to potluck.
This is a popular event please register early: Contact Lee Delfausse: (802)793-1962
Mixed Pro Vermont Exhibition Tomorrow!
See you at the MRTC Courts tomorrow at 5:00 for what is anticipated to be an exciting tennis exhibition.
Bring a chair and something to share. Family and guests are welcome.
Mixed Pro Exhibition – Saturday, July 11, 2026 — 5:00-6:30pm.
HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE COURTS!
Join us for a celebration of our great sport with a mixed doubles exhibition with the top four 5.0 Vermont tennis players.
All MRTC members and guests are invited. Bring a chair, bring a friend, bring a drink, bring a snack to share.
2026 Update on Recording Visits
The Board would like to get better information about court usage than we have in the past. In a recent analysis of last year’s play, we found that fewer than half of those playing were signing in on the paper register in the shed/clubhouse. Please sign in ALL players, guests, and visitors to the Club including those in clinics and round robins.
We also wish to alert members who may play on an adjacent court when a member is using a basket of balls or ball machine. When making your reservation for this type of play, please note such on the calendar. If a lesson, note “LESSON,” and on the paper register record those taking the lesson and the instructor’s name.
Lastly, we may find it useful to know of attempts to play that have been thwarted by rain or softness of the court. If you take the time to go back to the calendar, rather than delete your reservation, simply note rain or soft court in the title line.
If you are not able to get a time slot for individual play we would like to hear from you, please text Bob Vietze @ 508-446-5473.
Thanks in Advance for recording your visits.
The Board