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Athletics
50 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472 USA
Michael A. Lahiff, Director of Athletics
michael.l ahiff @watenown.k12,ma.us
phone: 617-926-7748
fax: 617-673-6848
January 5, 2014
Watertown Recreation Department
Mr. Peter Centola
Town Hall
Watertown, MA 02472
Dear Peter,
Shirley Lundberg, Headmaster
shirlev.l undberg@watertown.k 12.ma.us
phone 617-926-7760
fax 617-926-7723
The Watertown High School Athletic Program has benefited greatly from the Victory Field
Renovation Project. It has been two years since we first took the field on Thanksgiving Day
versus Belmont. We have received many days of playability that we never would have had
on the grass field at Victory. We have had very few cancellations due to poor weather.
The number of athletes that use the field can be seen on a daily basis. In the fall, field
hockey, football, boys soccer and girls soccer all practiced and played games on the field. In
the spring baseball, softball, boys' lacrosse and girls' lacrosse used the field as well.
The field has become a community meeting place for many Watertown residents. There is
nothing better than to see the crowds at Victory Field at a Friday night football game. The
crowds have increased tremendously over my time here as Athletic Director.
I would like to point out that our "State Champion" field hockey program does not have to
travel to other towns to prepare for tournament play. We have played tournament games on
the new turf field as well as practiced to keep our record -breaking streak alive.
I look forward working to maximize the recreational space we have in town to achieve the
greatest amount of opportunities for all Watertown citizens.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Lahiff
Director of Athletics