In January, 2012, the community of Belchertown lost one of its best. Marilyn Higgins, a longtime physical education teacher and high school coach, lost her battle with plasma cell leukemia, a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer. Marilyn, Mrs. Higgins or Coach Higgins to thousands of students and of student-athletes in Belchertown, taught for over 25 years and coached over 40 seasons at Belchertown High School in several different sports. During her last season coaching for BHS, in the spring of 2011, she coached the boy’s tennis team to its first Western Massachusetts Championship. Marilyn was passionate about her profession, coaching and mentoring our student-athletes to be their personal best on the field or courts, in the classroom, in their community, and, most importantly, in life.
To continue her spirit, devotion and commitment to the community and athletics her family and friends have established The Coaches Fund. As a result of the generous and enthusiastic support of the community for The Coaches Fund, we have donated over $140,000.00 to the BHS Athletic Department. These funds have been utilized for purchasing the brand new scoreboard at the soccer/football field as well as replacement equipment or supplies; providing aid for students who are financially unable to pay the athletic department user fees; and establishing a scholarship for student-athletes embodying Marilyn’s spirit, passion, and work ethic.
The Twelfth Annual Coach’s Challenge Golf Tournament will be held at Cold Spring Country Club in Belchertown on Saturday, June 15, 2024 (rain date TBA). The format is Florida Scramble. All proceeds from the Coach’s Challenge will be donated to the Belchertown High School athletic department. Here are the details:
What: The Twelfth Annual Coach’s Challenge Golf Tournament
When: June 15, 2024. Registration start time 11:30 AM. Lunch on the deck at Noon. Tee time 1 PM. Dinner to follow at Leena's place. No outside coolers. The bar will be open for purchasing beverages
Where: Cold Spring Country Club, 336 Chauncey Walker Street, Belchertown
Cost: $150.00 per golfer, $600.00 for foursome. All checks payable to “The Coaches Fund.”
What’s included in the Cost? Lunch, Dinner, Golf with carts, and tons of fun!!!
How do I sign up? Complete the registration form from the link below and return with payment to the address indicated at the bottom of the form. Registration is complete upon return of the attached form and full payment- due to the high interest in the event, we cannot “hold” foursomes. You will receive a confirmation email that your foursome is registered.
Interest or questions? Please contact Kate Higgins-Shea at 413-388-2636 or Chris Shea at 413-388-2641 or email us at [email protected]
**Please visit us on Facebook- Coach’s Challenge**
We have a limit of 144 golfer or 36 foursomes
Interested in supporting The Coaches Fund? We are actively looking for tee sponsors and raffle items. Please see the below link titled Sponsor Document for more information
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