Author: racquetclub

PRC’s Most Loved Camper

In addition to carnival, sprinklers, ice cream and ice pops, one of the favorite activities for the PRC Campers is playing ball with Auggie. Auggie loves going to camp everyday and playing with everyone. Auggie is grateful to all of the campers for being such good friends to her. She will miss you when you…

Championship Time Of Year

The Olympics is not the only exciting competition being held this month. Many of our players have either participated in USTA Adult League Championships or are preparing for the upcoming 40 and over championships to be held at the end of August. It is so admirable to see so many players training so hard in…

Carnival and Keeping Cool Are Hits at Summer Camp

Summer Tennis Camp

Despite high temperatures last week, the juniors had a blast at summer camp.  Most of the week, they spent inside (protected from the sun) working hard on developing their skills and learning strategy.  On Friday, they enjoyed “carnival” in the morning and then cooled down in the afternoon with some fun in the sprinkler.  Lots…

Thanks Teaching Pros

It has not only been a hot week for players, but also teaching pros. Today, after teaching clinics in the morning, Coach Judy (Young) remained at PRC to participate in the PTR 11-17 Certfication Workshop. The workshop was held from 1:00-6:00 pm today and will continue tomorrow from 9:00-12:00 followed by testing.  Judy, already a…

Gold Medal Team Captures Fed Cup in Hot Competition

Fed Cup

The high temperature and humidity didn’t discourage forty eight women from participating in Fed Cup today.  Team names centered on the Olympics and the “Gold Medals” lived up to their name and captured first place.  Thanks to everyone who played and demonstrated such mental toughness.

Tough Guys!

Men's RR League

Teaching pro, Raj, and the guys displayed good toughness during high temps today during the Round Robin.

Happy Hour in the Evening 

What’s the best way to end a work day?  Getting together with friends and playing tennis. The PRC Pacers enjoyed competing in the 3.5 USTA 40 and over Adult League, finishing the season on Wednesday evening. Thanks to Elisa Cohen, captain, and all the players for a fun season. 

Sweet Volleys at Monday Match Play

Berger Open

Motivation was high to hit offensive winners off volleys and overheads at Monday Match Play today.  Doubles teams earned “Berger” points for doing so and the teams with the most points were rewarded with Berger cookies (the official cookie of Baltimore and reputed to be the best).  Lots of fun and rewarding winners.  Thanks to…

Classic Junior Tournament

Junior Summer Classic

Sixty boys and girls competed in the PRC Summer Classic, an USTA sanctioned boys and girls 12 and 14 and under tournament last weekend.  The tournament staff of Dennis, Adam and Sean did a great job in running a smooth, compass draw with lots of matches for each participant.  Congratulations to all the players, finalists and…

Another Fabulous Fed Cup

There was another great turnout on Friday August 5th for Fed Cup on a gorgeous day.  Forty players teamed up and represented four different countries.  Congratulations to New Zealand (Becky, Lucy, Robin, Karen, Suzie, Heather, Carol, Jin, Michelle and Mine.