Author: racquetclub

Tennis is the Sport for a Lifetime

One of the best assets about tennis is that it can be played throughout one’s lifetime.  It is never too late to learn and enjoy the game.  Learning a new activity keeps one younger!  Kudos for Rosalie, Judy and Betty for setting good standards.  Rosalie (81) participates in Game Drills, quick moving drills several times…

USTA 2017 NTRP Ratings Are Available Now

How did you rate?  The year end NTRP ratings for the 2017 USTA Adult League season are now available.  You can check your rating by logging on the USTA site and selecting Tennis Link- NTRP Rating.  For additional questions and answers related to NTRP ratings, click here. The advantage of receiving a lower rating is that…

TGIF for Singles

The Friday singles program has blossomed into one of PRC most beloved leagues.  Since the summer, the singles players have improved so much.  Thanks to Coach Judy and all of the players.  Even the doubles players are impressed!

Well-staffed Christmas Party

The PRC administrative, facility and teaching staff members and their families gathered last night for the annual Christmas party.  Delicious food and wonderful times together were a prelude to another competitive and fun Pictionary game.  By the way, the “older” staff members schooled the younger generation… Thanks to Judy and M for transforming the nursery…

An English Christmas

Thanks to Helena Carr, who brought an English Christmas celebration to PRC – including hats, lovely sweets and custard, etc and even treats for Auggie.  Merry Christmas and safe travels to Helena as you celebrate across the pond.  Happy Birthday to Noel too.

Tennis Partnerships

A new partnership was formed yesterday when Angela and Rika teamed up to practice for their upcoming USTA match this week. What makes a good doubles team? Sometimes the saying, opposites attract works for doubles teams. It is beneficial for an “aggressive” partner to play with a consistent one. Also an emotional, extroverted player may…

Thinking of Irene

Today was the anniversary of Irene Gross’s passing and many friends enjoyed a bagel (thanks Jacinta) – and shared thoughts of Irene.  Jacinta remembered that Irene’s favorite breakfast was the outside of a bagel.  Other favorite memories:  having lunch with her, she always tried to see the good side, was always pleasant, fun to be…

Congratulations Saru

Congratulations to Saru Daway, who won her match at first doubles and helped her team lift the seventh-seeded High School South’s Pirates to a 3-2 road win over the second-seeded Bears and into the Central Jersey, Group 4 semifinals.  Congrats also to Coach JR for his role in developing Saru.  

An Early Thanksgiving at PRC

Cos and Judy express their deepest gratitude to Jacinta, the staff and everyone who surprised them with an early Thanksgiving celebration on Friday.  The beautiful scrapbooks with special words from so many people will be cherished forever, as well as our memories of the event.  Thanks so much to everyone who makes PRC such a…

Battle of the Sexes Playing at PRC

Pickleball is going strong at PRC.  If you haven’t tried it, it’s not to late to attend a session.  PRC teaching pros, Elaine or Raj, are always present to help new players or set competitive games up with others.  Today, George and Steve had a great match with Elaine and Anne – PRC’s own Battle…