Lobsters News and Notes
July 9, 2013 - World TeamTennis (WTT)
Boston Lobsters News Release
The Boston Lobsters opened their Mylan World TeamTennis season against New York on Sunday night in a new venue and with three new players. That overall unfamiliarity could explain how the team headed into the final match against the Sportimes trailing by one game. It might even forgive the squad if the night ended in defeat. But the Lobsters' men's doubles tandem of Eric Butorac and Amir Weintraub would have none of it. The duo won the first three games against Robert Kendrick and Jesse Witten and took control of the set, and overall match, for good, as the Lobsters edged New York 20-18 to bring home the team's first victory at the new Joan Norton Tennis Center.
"I've always said that I'm good tactically and I like to call the plays. But he [Weintraub] came out and executed. His serves were great," said Butorac, a four-veteran of the team and only returning member. "I love playing with younger guys with a lot of talent. I can steer them in the right direction and they can carry the workload," Butorac said. Weintraub and Butorac certainly shined late last night in their 5-2 victory, but the Lobsters (1-0) got solid contributions from all four members, including first-time Lobsters Weintraub, Jill Craybas and Katalin Marosi, which was a welcome sight for head coach Bud Schultz. Schultz points to Craybas, who fell behind 3-1 to Abigail Spears in the women's singles, as Boston fell behind 14-13 in the match. But Craybas rallied to get two more games to tie the score at 3-3. She ultimately fell 5-3, but the score kept the Lobsters close and allowed for Butorac and Weintraub to make the comeback. "Everyone contributed. I told them before the match that win or lose, every game is important," Schultz said. "It's something where if you're down and you can come back and squeeze one more game out, it makes a difference in the final score." Weintraub opened the night at men's singles and was a little slow to get going when he squared off against Witten, dropping the first two games. However, once the Israeli native found his rhythm, he was able to even the set at 4-4 and force a nine-point tiebreaker, which he won 5-2. "I saw him play a lot last year and I thought he played really well. He plays a fun style to watch," Schultz said. "Everyone's going to love watching him wail backhands." Craybas and Marosi lost the second match of the night, 5-2, to Spears and Kveta Peshke, as New York (0-1) took an early 9-7 lead. Marosi immediately bounced back, playing alongside Butorac in mixed doubles, which the Lobsters won 5-2 to reclaim the lead. Boston travelled to play the Springfield Lasers on Monday and the Washington Kastles on Tuesday, before returning home on Wednesday for a rematch with the Sportimes, starting at 7 p.m.
Thanks To Our Sponsors
As always, the Boston Lobsters would like acknowledge the support of these organizations. In each enewsletter, we take the opportunity to select and feature several sponsors at a time.
Lobsters Merchandise: Show your Crustacean Nation Pride
The new venue looks great. So do the new Crustacean Nation t-shirts.
Only $20.
They come in gray and in men's and women's sizes. They're available at the venue. At the next match, find our announcer Steve Calechman and he'll be happy to outfit you.
Ticket Information
Box Seats - $60 each Includes: Premium Courtside Seat, Name on seat and VIP parking privileges
Reserve Seats - $30 each (children under 12 - $15) Includes: Assigned Bleacher Seat
Add J Barrett VIP Hospitality Access for $15 per ticket
Includes player meet-and-greets, up-close photo opportunities and higher end concessions.
Group Sales - 10% discount on a minimum of 10 Reserve Seats, located together, and a nice shout-out during the evening from our fantastic announcer!
Groups can be packaged to include food & beverage, VIP privileges(photo ops & player appearances), tennis clinics, and specific details for your organization. The group parties have become very popular to our fans, community and sponsors. They are affordable and offer great networking, team bonding and fabulous fun.
Private Parties - Available for groups of 50 or more. Please call for pricing.
In partnership with USTA New England, The Trio of Family Sunday Fundays on 7/7, 7/14 & 7/21 will feature extended youth and family pre match activities and entertainment.
Season Box Seats - $375 each
Season Box Seats include pre match access to the VIP hospitality pavilion, identification on seats and VIP parking privileges. VIP Hospitality includes player meet-and-greets, up-close photo opportunities and higher end concessions by Joe Fish.
Season Reserve Seats - $175 each (children under 12 - $100) Group Outings - Special group discount pricing and entitlements for groups of 10+.
Group Night outs at the Boston Lobsters are a blast! We offer an affordable night out for your team, corporate entertaining and organizational night out.
For more information: Please contact Darlene at 508-435-2023 / darlene@BostonLobsters.net
"Boston Lobsters has been a tradition with me and my girlfriends for 5 years now. We are all Moms who love to play tennis for fun and as a competitive outlet. Most of us just picked up a racket and learned in our late 30's and early 40's. We are all very passionate about the sport and Boston Lobsters summer tennis is a such a great venue! I've been working with Darlene every Summer setting up the Peckham group party tent. It's been an incredible opportunity to meet the young rising tennis stars and greats like Martina Navratilova, Anna Kournikova and our favorite John Isner. Last Summer was so special because we got to send off John Isner. After his tennis match at the Boston Lobsters, he went directly to the Olympics. It was so much fun and so exciting! It's also such a great venue for families and kids. The staff at Boston Lobsters make it so much fun with their crazy announcer Steve Calechman & activities the kids can participate on the court in between matches. Honestly, its just a wonderful summertime tradition."
Chris Peckham _ Andover,MA
Individual Match Tickets: available on
New for 2013, Match Club Package!
Exclusive membership to the Match Club with credential to your baseline courtside table for four (4) at each home match. Match Club tables include hosted VIP food and beverage service with designated wait staff during the first half of each match for your table of four (4). Match Club tables are the ultimate in tennis viewing experience directly behind the Boston Lobsters only seated baseline. Match Club tables will have a nightly custom VIP menu selection, complimentary bottle of bubbly at your personalized table tent name plate. Match Club tables will have autographed souvenir program books (2) and gift bags (2) at their table each match. Match Club VIP reserved parking spots (2) in VIP lot and entrance into VIP Pavilion. Reserved pre match table space in the VIP Pavilion each match with hosted VIP food and beverage service for four (4) per match. Access to player & celebrity meet and greets with souvenir Match Club group photo (1 per table) at each match. Meet and greet with Mylan WTT co-founder and legend Billie Jean King on July 15th that includes a signed copy of King's book (1) "Pressure is a Privilege". Four (4 total guests) invitations to private pro am and social with Boston Lobster team. The Match Club Package is designed as a premium and intimate corporate entertainment package. Information on this very limited & exclusive Match Club Package, call 508-435-2023 or email darlene@bostonlobsters.net
2013 Season Home Schedule:
7/7 vs. New York Sportimes presented by Polar Beverages Match tme 6:00 PM, gates open at 3:30PM Opening Day! First of the *USTA NE Trio of Family Sunday Fundays. 7/10 vs. New York Sportimes presented by Medicus Match time 7:00 PM, gates open at 5:00PM Boston Lobsters Community Appreciation Night 7/14 vs. Philadelphia Freedoms presented by the MAC Featuring Mark Philippoussis - BOS & Liezel Huber -PHIL Match time 6:00 PM, gates open at 3:30PM *USTA NE Family Sunday Funday 7/15 vs. Washington Kastles presented by EBSCO Match time 7:00PM, gates open at 5:00PM Featuring Mark Philippoussis - BOS & Martina Hingis - WAS Special Guest Appearance: Billie Jean King 7/19 vs. Sacramento Capitals presented by Kelly Auto Group Match time 7:00 PM, gates open at 5:00PM Featuring Mark Philippoussis -BOS Taylor Townsend & Ryan Sweeting -SAC USTA Member Appreciation Night 7/21 vs. Washington Kastles presented by Joan Norton Financial Match time 6:00 PM, gates open at 3:30PM *USTA NE Family Sunday Funday USPTA NE Free Lesson Day Featuring Martina Hingis - WAS 7/22 vs. Springfield Lasers presented by North Shore Shuttle Match time 7:00 PM, gates open at 5:00PM Last Season home match & celebration Featuring Vania King -SPR *In partnership with USTA New England, The Trio of Family Sunday Fundays on 7/7, 7/14 & 7/21 will feature extended youth and family pre match activities and entertainment.
All home matches will be played at the Joan Norton Tennis Center located at the Manchester Athletic Club.
Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available for 2013.
There is still time to feature your organization at the venue with banners, vendor/exhibit space and more. The Boston Lobsters realize each of our sponsors, corporate and community partners are uniquely diverse. Sponsorship relationships are developed to enhance an organization's mission, marketing, promotional initiatives, media exposure and community outreach goals.
The Boston Lobsters sponsors, corporate and community partners enjoy great networking events, promotional visibility, receive direct access with to Boston Lobsters fans with opportunities to entertain employees, clients, community outreach initiatives and also showcase their products & services.
For more information, including 2013 season tickets please contact Darlene Hayes.
darlene@bostonlobsters.net / 508-435-2023. www.bostonlobsters.net
The Boston Lobsters are the New England franchise of the Mylan World TeamTennis (WTT). Mylan WTT showcases the best in competitive team tennis based on equality, community and teamwork. WTT was co-founded by Billie Jean King in the 1970's with its innovative co-ed platform, fast and fan friendly format of play with the world's top players.
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