11/21/25

Recreation Department Report

This fall has been full of activity and community engagement across multiple programs and age groups. Our soccer season was a highlight, with players growing in skills, confidence, and teamwork at every level.

K–1st graders focused on skills and drills, building strong fundamentals in ball control, teamwork, and understanding the game. The 2nd–3rd graders continued working on those skills and also participated in some intramural play, giving them a chance to apply what they’ve learned in live game situations.

Our 4th–6th grade soccer team had a terrific season, finishing 5–1 in the regular schedule and performing well in the county rec department tournament. They fell only to the eventual champions and demonstrated tremendous growth throughout the season. More importantly, this group shared the ball unselfishly, communicated, worked together, and played with heart. Their development was clear from start to finish. Parents did pretty well from the sideline too! :) 

Pickleball has now transitioned from outdoor to indoor play as the weather shifts, ensuring continued play for the growing number of community members who participate.

Walks with Rec continued this fall, though slightly slowed by my hamstring strain. Sorry!

A highlight of the season was when some KA Brett students and I joined Tin Mountain for the Salamander Search, a recurring population study of red-backed salamanders in the Earl Remick Natural Area—a great hands-on learning experience.

Halloween was a success once again—well done to the Tamworth Outing Club for another fun and memorable event for the community! Happy to have mildly contributed to this!

We had an amazing Owl Prowl. Partnering with the Chocorua Library, we had a Squam Lakes Natural Science come and talk about adaptations and I used my former skills as a naturalist to then lead the group up to the local cemetery and called for saw when owls and barred owls. It was a very fun experience. 

THERE IS A NEW TRAIL at the Rec Field on Durrell Road. Its an easy 1/2 mile loop around the upper part of the property. More signage will be added in the future but its a great place to do a couple laps and know how far you have gone. Good for bikes or walkers. Thanks to TOC and Wyatt Berrier and to Jon Prior for your help!

Currently, kids in K–1 and 2nd–3rd grades are enjoying flexible after-school recreation at the Rec Field, where they can play any sport or game of their choice. This open format has allowed for fun, creativity, and lots of smiles.

REC NOW TRANSITIONING
Recreation has now transitioned to basketball season, and winter afterschool programming is on the way as well. Winter at the Rec Field will look noticeably different from past years, so keep an eye out for new opportunities, activities, and ways for residents of all ages to be active and engaged.

SIDE NOTE – RAIL TRAIL
On a related note, Karl Berh and I are serving as the two representatives on the Conway Branch Rail Trail Committee, covering the 21-mile corridor from Madison to Ossipee. At our most recent meeting, the committee selected a consulting group to work with, and in January we expect our next update as the project begins moving forward. 

Thank you all!

Jeremy Phillips

Tamworth Rec Director

7/15/25

Tamworth Recreation Report – Spring/Summer 2025
From the Desk of the Rec Director

This report steps back a bit to catch up on everything we’ve been up to—and it’s been a busy and exciting few months for Tamworth Rec!

🐣 We will start things off talking about this spring with a very successful Egg Hunt, all of the eggs were found in under eight minutes! A huge thank-you to everyone who helped make that event such a fun and festive tradition.

🎾 This spring, we also partnered with Advantage Kids Tennis to bring tennis programming to Tamworth, and it was a great to have them back this year.

⚽ Spring Soccer served over 35 kids across multiple age groups, giving young athletes the chance to grow their skills and play with friends. Meanwhile, 

Pickleball continues to be a favorite, with outdoor play happening regularly on the tennis courts.

👟 Our Track & Field program had a strong season, participating in three meets—including the state meet! We saw several of our athletes place very high at the state level, and we’re proud of all the hard work and great sportsmanship displayed by the whole team.

⚾ T-Ball wrapped up with two fun and successful games against Madison—always a highlight for our youngest players.

🏕️ Our first week of Tamworth Summer Enrichment Program (TSEP) was packed with activity, learning, and exploration. We partnered with amazing local organizations and spent time all over town discovering what makes Tamworth so special.

🏊 Swim lessons are currently underway at both Bearcamp Pond and White Lake, with lots of progress and confidence-building already in session.

🎆 And of course, our 4th of July celebrations were a true highlight of the summer so far. Beautiful weather, big crowds, and a joyful parade made for a day to remember. Thank you to everyone who helped make it all happen!

Friday Trips are off and running as well with a full load of trip ahead of us for the summer.

A couple adult programs are upocoming as well!

☀️ As summer programs continue in full swing, I’m already beginning to plan for fall sports. Thank you, as always, for your support, your energy, and your participation. Tamworth Rec thrives because of the great community behind it.

See you around!

Best,
Jeremy Phillips
Tamworth Recreation Director

4/11/25

Spring is in full swing here at Tamworth Recreation, and we’ve got a packed calendar of activities to keep everyone moving and having fun! Open Gym continues to be a great way to burn off some energy, with basketball, kids’ play, and space to move around available every Saturday from 10:00 to 11:45 AM through May 3. Our track program kicked off at the beginning of April and is already gaining momentum. Other spring sports will officially begin during the last week of April and into the first week of May—keep an eye out for teams hitting the fields soon!

“Walks with Rec” (for 16+) also launched today and will continue every Friday through June 13, offering a great way to get outside, explore, and connect with others in the community. On April 19, we’ll host our annual Egg Hunt at Remick Park and on the lawn of the History Center—don’t miss this family favorite! Our Lego Legends group has been busy taking on all kinds of creative challenges and will continue to meet at Cook Memorial Library through April 23. We also FINALY did not have a snowstorm cancel our Basketball celebration!

Looking ahead, signups for our two weeks of Summer Camp (TSEP) and Swim Lessons will open at the end of next week, with Friday Field Trip signups starting soon after. We’re still hiring for Summer Rec Staff—if you or someone you know is interested, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I look forward to seeing you all out and about this spring!

See you around!

Jeremy Phillips, Rec Director