MTFOA updates
Sponsorship opportunities for 80th anniversary banquet
You might be aware that Mass. Track & Field Officials Association (MTFOA) is celebrating its 80th year this year. To celebrate our 80th year, we will be honoring one of our own, Frank Mooney, executive director of the Mass. State Track Coaches Association. The celebration will take place on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at the Bruce Bolling Municipal Building. The event will take place from 5:30pm to 10:00pm. Attached, please find an electronic packet and I asked you to consider supporting this event through selecting one of the sponsorship levels, forward it to at least 10 friends in your network, or purchase tickets for the event. To top off the evening, national contemporary jazz artist Nelson Rangell will perform. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you. Steven Keyes MTFOA Vice President |
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Mass Track officials sponsorship packet.pdf
George MacKay passes
George S. MacKay of Middleboro, an MTFOA official, died peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on March 22, 2019. He was 74. He was born on August 4, 1944 in Boston, son of the late John Hugh and Marguerite (Hoffman) MacKay. George was a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School and Boston State College, where he earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. A retired educator, he devoted 38 years to the Brockton Public School System, where for 17 of those years he also coached the boys Freshman basketball team. In addition, George worked at Cardinal Spellman High School for several years. In 2008 he was inducted into the UMASS Boston Athletics Hall of Fame for Men's Basketball and Track & Field. An avid golfer, he also enjoyed travel, cherished his grandchildren and enjoyed attending their activities. Beloved husband of Nancy (Haegeman) MacKay. Devoted father of Michelle and her husband, Christopher Doyle of Bridgewater, Lauren MacKay and her husband, Douglas Leet of Bridgewater. Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Patrick, Kevin, Daniel and Mary Kate. Loving brother of the late John and James MacKay. Visiting hours Tuesday (March 26, 2019) from 4-8 PM. Funeral from the O'Neill Funeral Home, 59 Peirce Street (corner of School Street) Middleboro, Wednesday (March 27, 2019) at 9 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church at 10 AM. Interment Saint Mary Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. |
Tri Valley League seeks officials
Tri Valley League (TVL)- Looking for officials for spring meets for following dates. * April 2 3;30 * April 9 3:30 * April 23 3:30 * April 30 3:30 * May 7 3:30 * May 14 4:00 Sites are along Rt 495 corridor as well as Dedham, Norwood, Westwood. Please contact Jim Morris at jimmor2@gmail.com if you can work any of these dates. |
Middlesex League seeks officials
Middlesex Leagus has openings for officials (starters have already confirmed).
Mike Sheedy |
Merrimack Valley seeks officials
Dave Johns is the new assignor for the Merrimack Valley Conference (MVC). He is looking for officials for the following dates.
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Catholic Central League seeks officials
Catholic Central League - Please contact Bryan Van Dorpe (bvandorpe@awhs.org) if you have availability for the any of the following dates (all Tuesdays):
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Nominating Committee volunteers sought
The Executive Board is looking for volunteers to serve on the Nominating Committee:
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MIAA T&F committee has opening
There is an opening for an officials representative on the MIAA Track and Field Committee. Chris Lane has resigned from his position on the Committee. We thank Chris for all his hard work, dedication and years of service on the Committee representing the best interests of MTFOA. There are two officials on the MIAA Track and Field Committee who represent all three Track and Field Associations (East, Central and West) who have both voice and vote on the Committee. Since Chris has decided to resign from his position, he will need to be replaced. The candidate for the position must be able to attend the Track and Field Committee meetings each year. There are three meetings during the school year and one meeting in the summer. Regular meetings are held in October, February and June with a special summer meeting in July. The regular meetings are held at 11:00AM at the MIAA offices in Franklin. The three presidents of each of the associations (East, Central and West) will meet to select a qualified candidate. If you would like to be considered for a position on the MIAA Track and Field Committee, please let president Peter Meagher know. Please include a statement of why you feel you can represent the interests of all Track and Field officials statewide. |
Spring availability sheet is . . . available
Spring 2019 availability sheet is, well, available now. You can find it here. It is still February so there WILL be changes. That being said, the first meet is only three weeks or so away. Availability Sheets can be emailed back to Mlke at CoachMeagher@yahoo.com. Or snail mailed to
Chelsea, MA 02150 978-457-3153 (cell) |
President's Post: Spring meeting, clinic March 14 at Wheaton (updated)
Our MTFOA March membership meeting and clinic will be held at Wheaton College, 26 E. Main St., Norton, MA 02766. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 14 at 7:00PM. Rule Books, Directories and ID's will be available at this meeting. Fred Doyle, our apparel manager, will also be at this meeting if anyone needs to purchase any of the MTFOA apparel. Presenters: Clerking: Janel Paquin & Steve Kiley Starting: Tom Meagher Long Jump/Triple Jump: Steven Keyes MTFOA IDs can be picked up at any high school MSTCA and MIAA meets held at the Reggie Lewis Center. Reminder: If you have not already paid your dues, please send a check in the amount of $80.00 to Don Kirkland III, P.O. Box 15, North Salem, N.H. 03073 (checks made payable to MTFOA). Peter Meagher |
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