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Weymouth Club Appoints Assistant Tennis Director to Oversee High Performance Tennis

The renowned Tournament Training Academy at the Weymouth Club, an award-winning family-friendly fitness, wellness and recreation facility catering to residents throughout the South Shore, just keeps getting better. The club recently announced the appointment of tennis professional Tobias Clemens, as Director of High Performance Tennis.

Clemens, a resident of Quincy, is an ATP Division 1 Member who is ATP University Certified and a Certified USTA High Performance Coach. The club’s Assistant Tennis Director, Clemens will oversee the club’s prestigious Tournament Training Academy and High Performance Tennis program.

On the Tour

With a career high professional singles ranking of 191 (in 2006), Clemens is no stranger to the limelight, having enjoyed 10 singles wins over former and current top 50 players including Ernests Gulbis, Younes El Aynaoui, and Jeremy Chardy. He was an ATP Tournament Quarterfinalist Metz 2006 where he lost to former world Number 1 Novak Djokovic.

Collegiate Career

Clemens was the Number 1 singles player for UCLA with 119 career singles wins (the second highest in UCLA history, 2001-2004), and he was Number 2 ranked Collegiate Player in the country (September 2003). Clemens was also three-time All American (2001-2004), Academic All American (2004) and NCAA Championship Runner Up with the team in 2004.

Weymouth Club’s Rising Tennis Stars

Clemens will work with youth in the High Performance Tennis program, coaching them for Division 1 College and professional tennis. As a former Traveling Coach for then world number 3 Nikolay Davydenko (2005, 2006 and 2007), as well as a former Southern Methodist University Men’s Tennis Assistant Coach (2009-2012) and former Technical Director at Peru’s largest tennis academy, Centro Promotor in Miraflores (2013-2015), Clemens is well-suited to take Weymouth Club’s top players to the next level.

“Tobias has done a phenomenal job over the years and is capable of taking our High Performance Tennis program to new heights and direction,” noted Michael Hodge, the Weymouth Club’s Director of Tennis. “Our high performance coaching team is dedicated to helping each player reach his or her full potential.”

The talented Tournament Training Academy/High Performance Tennis coaching team working with Clemens is comprised of Robert Yee of Quincy, MA and Calin Mateas of Braintree, MA who are PTR Professional and USTA High Performance coaches; Shaun Crichlow of Milton, MA, a USTA High Performance coach; and PTR Professionals Alberto Garcia of Chestnut Hill, MA and David Hall of Norwell, MA. Hall was ranked in the Top 200 on Tour and played number 1 singles for Duke University. Mateas’ son plays for Duke University and his daughter plays professional tennis and is currently ranked 616 in the world.

To learn more about the Weymouth Club’s comprehensive tennis programs for youth and adults, visit weymouthclub.com or contact Michael Hodge at 781-337-4600.

About the Weymouth Club

The Weymouth Club is a family-friendly health, fitness, wellness and recreation center, owned and operated by the Goldman family since 1988. Named 2017 Reader’s Choice Award “Regional Favorite GOLD” and “#1 Choice in Weymouth”, the Weymouth Club caters to members and guests from across the South Shore, providing an environment that accommodates individuals of all ages and fitness levels in common pursuit of living a healthy and energetic life.

With 200,000 square feet of space which includes enclosed pools and tennis courts, the state-of-the-art club boasts a wide variety of programs and services ranging from nutrition, fitness, group exercise, and mind/body (yoga, Barre, Pilates), to aquatics, tennis and more. The Weymouth Club is a member of Genavix Wellness Network, a health and fitness facilities partnership focused on empowering individuals and families to take control of their wellness. The club’s “HealthyCare 90-Day Commit to Get Fit Program” is a network program, and may be partially covered by select health insurance carriers.

The W Spa, the Weymouth Club’s own full-service day spa for both members and non-members is featured on-site, along with Bay State Physical Therapy and Milton Chiropractic satellite locations. The Weymouth Club is located at 75 Finnell Drive in Weymouth MA 02188. For more information, call 781-337-4600 or visit http://www.weymouthclub.com.

 

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Weymouth Club Swim Phenom Heads to Junior Nationals

Emily Appleton

The Weymouth Club, an award-winning, family-friendly fitness, wellness and recreation facility catering to residents throughout the South Shore, is proud to announce that Emily Appleton, 15-year-old WAVES Swim Team phenom, has qualified for the Junior National Swim Meet, which will be held in Knoxville, TN, December 6-9, 2017.

Appleton, a sophomore at Cohasset High School, has been part of the Weymouth Club’s Waves Swim Team since she was eight years old. Last year she made first sectional cut and quickly rose to make the Junior National cut. With huge improvement in times, she recently won all three events – 400, 800 and 1500 meter – in the grueling New England Senior Championship held at Brown University, which is the biggest New England swim meet for ages 14 and up.

Appleton went on to compete at the recent 2017 USA Swimming Futures Championships in Geneva, OH and captured third place in women’s 800 freestyle with a time of 9:04.69. Emily added a 7th place finish in the 400 Free, and an 8th place finish in the 1500. Next, Appleton will head to the prestigious Winter Junior National Championship, which is the fastest meet for swimmers age 18 and under, and the highest level of competition preceding Olympic trials.

Weymouth Club’s Head Swim Coach, Jack Folcarelli noted, “Not only is Emily an incredible athlete, she is an incredibly nice kid. At her age, to get to this level is a remarkable accomplishment.”

Folcarelli, an American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) certified coach, who has had the distinction of being named the New England ASCA 2013 Age Group Coach of the Year, has worked with Emily and her teammates throughout.

He continued, “As a team we encourage every kid to reach their full potential. We follow the progression of New England and USA Swimming championship meets. USA Swimming Junior Nationals is the pinnacle for 18 and under athletes in the sport of swimming. We’re very proud of Emily and can’t wait for her to get there and compete.”

Powerful WAVES

Weymouth Club’s Aquatics Department offers a wide range of activities for all ages, from WAVES (Weymouth Aquatics Values Every Swimmer) Swim School and WAVES Swim Team, to water fitness, Masters swim program, Red Cross programs, warm water therapy pool and more. To learn more, visit www.weymouthclub.com/aquatics.

About the Weymouth Club

The Weymouth Club is a family-friendly health, fitness, wellness and recreation center, owned and operated by the Goldman family since 1988. Named 2017 Reader’s Choice Award “Regional Favorite GOLD” and “#1 Choice in Weymouth”, the Weymouth Club caters to members and guests from across the South Shore, providing an environment that accommodates individuals of all ages and fitness levels in common pursuit of living a healthy and energetic life.

With 200,000 square feet of space which includes enclosed pools and tennis courts, the state-of-the-art club boasts a wide variety of programs and services ranging from nutrition, fitness, group exercise, and mind/body (yoga, Barre, Pilates), to aquatics, tennis and more. The Weymouth Club is a member of Genavix Wellness Network, a health and fitness facilities partnership focused on empowering individuals and families to take control of their wellness. The club’s “HealthyCare 90-Day Commit to Get Fit Program” is a network program, and may be partially covered by select health insurance carriers.

The W Spa, the Weymouth Club’s own full-service day spa for both members and non-members is featured on-site, along with Bay State Physical Therapy and Milton Chiropractic satellite locations. The Weymouth Club is located at 75 Finnell Drive in Weymouth MA 02188. For more information, call 781-337-4600 or visit www.weymouthclub.com.

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Swim Safety Tips from Weymouth Club Aquatics Director and Navy Veteran

Summer is here and families are heading to the pools in droves. But, parents and guardians should take care to avoid distractions, which is at the top of list when it comes to keeping kids safe around any pool – at home, at a neighbor’s house and even at a public pool monitored by a lifeguard.

Navy veteran Walter A. “Pete” Peters, a USA Certified Swim Coach, Lifeguard and the Aquatics Director at the Weymouth Club, a family-friendly fitness, wellness and recreation facility catering to residents throughout the South Shore, shares important pool and swim safety tips:

Avoid distractions.The cell phone is the biggest distraction, as parents often text or check email while their children are in the pool. Siblings or other children outside of the pool can also be a distraction. Even if children are swimming in shallow water or are wearing life jackets, they must be watched at all times.

Pay attention.Things happen in an instant, especially around water. Pay close attention to children when they are on the water slides, because they can flounder, yet parents don’t realize they are in trouble because the children are in only two to three feet of water. Children can trip and fall into the pool, flip off the side of the pool or hit their head. If they fall into the water, they can breathe in water instead of air and get water in their lungs. When a non-swimmer is in the water, even in the shallow end, a parent should be within arms reach at all times.

Don’t take chances.In general, kids get excited around pools and run. Whether they are at an outdoor pool and the pavement surrounding it is hot, or at an indoor pool where the floor tiles get slippery – there is a danger of tripping and falling. The rule is no running, period.

Don’t trust pool inflatables. Anything that you blow air into, such as arm “floaties” or other pool inflatables, should not be relied on for safety. If you have a non-swimmer, be sure they are fitted with a Coast Guard approved life jacket, which is designed to put people face-up.

Check the depth.Whether you are at a pool, the ocean or any body of water, be aware of the water’s depth. At the pool, know where the deep end is. Kids tend to jump into water right away, not realizing it’s the seven-foot deep end and well over their heads.

Wear sunscreen. Avoid sunburns by ensuring that everyone is wearing sunscreen, and be sure to reapply as directed after being in the water. Parents should apply sunscreen to themselves first, then to the children (to avoid distraction), prior to allowing them in the pool.

Wait at least 15 minutes after eating. To avoid coughing or choking, as well as bloating or vomiting in the pool, make sure children stay out of the pool for at least 15 minutes after eating.

Take child safety breaks every hour. Parents should have their children take 10-minute breaks each hour to regroup with them. Make sure the children drink water to avoid dehydration and heat exhaustion. Kids get tired, but won’t tell their parents, so a 10-minute break each hour also gives parents an opportunity to determine if the kids have had enough pool time.

“When it comes to aquatics at the Weymouth Club, safety comes first, then member experience. Through our aquatics safety first approach, we test the children to determine if they can swim before they are even allowed near the water,” explained Peters. “The lifeguard’s job is to enforce the rules and keep everyone safe.”

Prior to entering any of the Weymouth Club’s five pools, children 12 years old and younger, are required to take a swim test. It’s not a timed test, but rather a test to determine if a child can swim the 25-yard length of the pool without touching the bottom or sides of the pool. Children who pass the swim test are given a wristband to wear while at the pool.

Peters, who has more than 20 years of facility management, training and recruitment experience in both corporate and military environments, oversees operations, staff and activities within the Weymouth Club’s Aquatics Department. He is a Certified Swim Coach (USA and Europe), a Certified USA Swimming Stroke and Turn Official, and a Lifeguard Instructor. He is also CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certified.

Weymouth Club’s Aquatics Department offers a wide range of activities for all ages, from WAVES (Weymouth Aquatics Values Every Swimmer) Swim School and WAVES Swim Team, to water fitness, Masters swim program, Red Cross programs, warm water therapy pool and more. To learn more, visit www.weymouthclub.com/aquatics.

About the Weymouth Club

The Weymouth Club is a family-friendly health, fitness, wellness and recreation center, owned and operated by the Goldman family since 1988. Catering to members and guests from across the South Shore, the Weymouth Club provides an environment that accommodates individuals of all ages and fitness levels in common pursuit of living a healthy and energetic life.

With 200,000 square feet of space which includes enclosed pools and tennis courts, the state-of-the-art club boasts a wide variety of programs and services ranging from nutrition, fitness, group exercise, and mind/body (yoga, Barre, Pilates), to aquatics, tennis and more. The Weymouth Club is a member of Genavix Wellness Network, a health and fitness facilities partnership focused on empowering individuals and families to take control of their wellness. The club’s “HealthyCare 90-Day Commit to Get Fit Program” is a network program, and may be partially covered by select health insurance carriers.

The W Spa, the Weymouth Club’s own full-service day spa for both members and non-members is featured on-site, along with Bay State Physical Therapy and Milton Chiropractic satellite locations. The Weymouth Club is located at 75 Finnell Drive in Weymouth MA 02188. For more information, call 781-337-4600 or visit www.weymouthclub.com.

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Weymouth Club Appoints Navy Veteran and Celebrated Swim Coach As New Aquatics Director

Navy veteran Walter A. “Pete” Peters, a USA Certified Swim Coach and USA Certified Swimming Stroke and Turn Official, has joined the Weymouth Club as their new Aquatics Director. The Weymouth Club is a family-friendly fitness, wellness and recreation facility catering to residents throughout the South Shore.

Peters, who has more than 20 years of facility management, training and recruitment experience in both corporate and military environments, will oversee operations, staff and activities within the Weymouth Club’s Aquatics Department.

Previous to the Weymouth Club, Peters spent eight years leading the Aquatics Departments of three Life Time Fitness Corporation facilities – as Senior Aquatics Manager in Columbia, MD, and as Aquatics Department Head in North Austin, TX and in Loudoun County, VA. Along with revitalizing the North Austin aquatics program, Peters’ accomplishments range from developing swim activities that were implemented corporate-wide, to leading the Columbia Aquatics Team to winning “Artistry”.

Along with having served in the US Navy as Training Manager, Combat Aircrew and Search and Rescue Swimmer for 14 years, Peters’ vast experience includes that of Recreation Director at Naval Air Station New Orleans, as USSA Swim Coach for Grafton High School and Langley Air Force Base, and as Director/Facilitator of Outdoor Recreation for 48th Services Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, UK.

Peters holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Christopher Newport University in Virginia. He is a Certified Swim Coach (USA and Europe), a Certified USA Swimming Stroke and Turn Official, and a Lifeguard Instructor. He is also CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard certified.

“Pete is a terrific coach and a seasoned aquatics director who will be able to take our aquatics department to the next level. We’re thrilled to have him as part of our team,” said Jeff Linn, Executive Director of the Weymouth Club.

Weymouth Club’s Aquatics Department offers a wide range of activities for all ages, from WAVES (Weymouth Aquatics Values Every Swimmer) Swim School and WAVES Swim Team, to water fitness, Masters swim program, Red Cross programs, warm water therapy pool and more. To learn more, visit www.weymouthclub.com/aquatics.

About the Weymouth Club

The Weymouth Club is a family-friendly health, fitness, wellness and recreation center, owned and operated by the Goldman family since 1988. Catering to members and guests from across the South Shore, the Weymouth Club provides an environment that accommodates individuals of all ages and fitness levels in common pursuit of living a healthy and energetic life.

With 200,000 square feet of space which includes enclosed pools and tennis courts, the state-of-the-art club boasts a wide variety of programs and services ranging from nutrition, fitness, group exercise, and mind/body (yoga, Barre, Pilates), to aquatics, tennis and more. The Weymouth Club is a member of Genavix Wellness Network, a health and fitness facilities partnership focused on empowering individuals and families to take control of their wellness. The club’s “HealthyCare 90-Day Commit to Get Fit Program” is a network program, and may be partially covered by select health insurance carriers.

The W Spa, the Weymouth Club’s own full-service day spa for both members and non-members is featured on-site, along with Bay State Physical Therapy and Milton Chiropractic satellite locations. The Weymouth Club is located at 75 Finnell Drive in Weymouth MA 02188. For more information, call 781-337-4600 or visit www.weymouthclub.com.

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Kristen Seaton Joins Weymouth Club’s Aquatics Department

The Weymouth Club is pleased to announce Kristen Seaton, a USA Certified Head Swim Coach, has become a full-time aquatics instructor at their Waves Swim School.

The Weymouth Club, a family-friendly fitness, wellness and recreation facility catering to residents throughout the South Shore, has announced that Seaton will run her popular and highly successful Water Babies and Water Toddlers swim programs and provide private swim instruction for all ages.

Seaton has been teaching swimming for 15 years, and over the last decade, has operated Powers Aquatics as a full-time swim instructor. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Marist College in New York, where she played Division 1 Water Polo. She is CPR, AED, First Aid, Oxygen and Lifeguard certified.

Seaton, who has a nine month-old daughter who is an impressive swimmer, offers a progressive teaching curriculum for children age two to 36 months old. Beginning at two months old, babies learn how to back float and swim from six feet underwater to the surface unassisted. From day one, they are introduced to a set of 11 skills, which are developed over the course of two years.

“Babies between two and eight months old are able to do more in the water because at that age holding their breath underwater is an automatic reflex,” explained Seaton.

Parents/guardians stay with their babies/toddlers in the water for the entire lesson, which is a maximum of 30 minutes.

Waves Swim School

“WAVES”, an acronym for Weymouth Aquatics Values Every Swimmer, is dedicated to helping members and non-members of all ages develop swimming skills, confidence in the water, and enjoyment of the sport. Each instructor at the Weymouth Club has undergone extensive training specific to teaching at Waves Swim School and their 4:1 ratio (for all levels) ensures proper attention to each and every participant. Lessons are held in the Weymouth Club’s 90 degree,”shiver free” pool.

For more information and to register for Weymouth Club’s upcoming Water Babies or Water Toddlers Program with Kristen Seaton – open to members and non-members – call the Aquatics department at 781-682-5819 or visit http://www.weymouthclub.com/aquatics/swim-lessons.

About the Weymouth Club

The Weymouth Club is a family-friendly health, fitness, wellness and recreation center, owned and operated by the Goldman family since 1988. Catering to members and guests from across the South Shore, the Weymouth Club provides an environment that accommodates individuals of all ages and fitness levels in common pursuit of living a healthy and energetic life.

With 200,000 square feet of space which includes enclosed pools and tennis courts, the state-of-the-art club boasts a wide variety of programs and services ranging from nutrition, fitness, group exercise, and mind/body (yoga, Barre, Pilates), to aquatics, tennis and more. The Weymouth Club is a member of Genavix Wellness Network, a health and fitness facilities partnership focused on empowering individuals and families to take control of their wellness. The club’s “HealthyCare 90-Day Commit to Get Fit Program” is a network program, and may be partially covered by select health insurance carriers.

The W Spa, the Weymouth Club’s own full-service day spa for both members and non-members is featured on-site, along with Bay State Physical Therapy and Milton Chiropractic satellite locations. The Weymouth Club is located at 75 Finnell Drive in Weymouth MA 02188. For more information, call 781-337-4600 or visit www.weymouthclub.com.

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