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Athletics update: successful winter season, spring rosters rising and concerns about tennis-court foundation
Summary
Athletics director reported 106 winter participants, 191 registered for spring sports, qualifiers and all-star recognitions; board discussed cracked tennis courts that contractors say require full rebuild, not patching, with potential relocation tied to a future high-school project.
The school committee received an athletics and facilities update on March 20 that highlighted winter-season successes and a busy spring-sports season while raising concerns about the condition of the high-school tennis courts.
Athletic staff reported 106 winter athletes and named several all-star performers and qualifiers; spring registration stood at 191 students with baseball, softball and track among the larger rosters. Coaches, practice locations and an athletic shuttle for student transport to Roosevelt Park were reviewed, and the district encouraged parents to use the updated Athletics website for schedules and communications.
Committee members and staff turned to facilities questions about the tennis courts. The vendor who previously patched the courts declined further spot repairs and said the surface issue is a foundation problem that would require a full rebuild. Staff noted that a previous resurfacing did not fully address subbase issues and that warranty and contract records will be reviewed. Several members suggested that a replacement could be coordinated with a longer-term high-school project, but committee members emphasized holding past contractors accountable for guarantees on prior work.
No formal facilities decisions were taken; the athletic director said alternatives are being explored and the facilities office will review contract records and bids. Coaches and athletic staff were commended for the winter season and the committee asked athletic staff to continue working on schedules, playoff-qualifying games, and safety planning for spring travel.
