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Pro Shop Update – Get Vested and Strike!

As the temperatures get cooler, don’t forget to dress properly so that your muscles can warm up before full exertion during your match.  The down vests available at the Pro shop are very popular and provide warmth to your body without restricting your arms during the swing.  Also, the new Babolat Pure Strike has been…

Welcome back, Terry.

There was a surprise guest at PRC today.  Terry Lopes, who moved to Las Vegas two years ago, stopped by to say hi.  The PRC staff, pros and several players all enjoyed her visit and appreciated that memorable laugh that we have missed hearing on the courts.

Jammin in Princeton

Set your DVR’s!  Jammin Crepes, located on Nassau Street in Princeton, will be featured on the Food Network on Friday,  November 18th at 9:00 pm.  Guy Fieri, host of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, spent two days with PRC’s Kathy Klockenbrink at Jammin Crepes. Hopefully,  Guy will award Jammin Crepes with as many stars as we do.

Wet Competition in Texas Leads to Social Opportunity

Middle States Intersectional Team

The weather for the USTA Intersectional Championships held in Texas was not ideal as it rained all day on Tuesday with showers on the other days.  There were over 285 participants, with teams representing ages groups starting with the 35’s and ending with the 80’s.  Jane Huff, a member of the 75 and over team,…

Win – Win at Princeton Racquet Club

PRC 3.5 Winter Teams

Princeton Racquet Club was victorious during the match between Sue Gunther and Kate Lakritz’s teams today that competed in the USTA 3.5 18 and over league.  The toughest opponents one may face are those that are from their own club, sometimes with your friend on the other side of the net.  It is a challenge…

Working Hard on a Holiday

Several juniors spent the NJEA school holiday working hard on their tennis games.  Campers had a fun time improving their skills with Coaches Kaptan and Judy.  It’s not too late to register for tomorrow’s mini camp (12:30-2:30 pm) or the mini camp scheduled for the Friday following Thanksgiving.

Perfect Form at PRC!

The kids in the Wednesday 5:30-6:30 clinic displayed great form with their nonracquet hand for Coach Judy.  What a great shot and then the parents were able to Air Drop their photos.  

PRC Women Stay Out of the Kitchen 

Tuesday is one of the most popular days at PRC for Pickleball. This morning, 8 women gathered with Judy and played some fun and exciting matches. Pickleball is a quick game whereby players cannot volley within 7 feet of the net (referred to as the kitchen). Check online for all of the Pickleball activities, including…

NJEA School Holiday Means More Tennis

Junior Mini Camps will be offered on Thursday and Friday November 10th and 11th, 12:30-3:30 pm, as all public schools are closed.  The mini camps are available to all juniors 6-18 years old, beginner through tournament training.  Reserve your spot by registering online or calling the PRC front desk.  Spaces are limited.

PRC Well Represented at USPTA Middle States Conference

Judy Vogt, Colleen Cosgrove and Kevin Heimann attended the 2016 USPTA Middle States Conference on November 4th and 5th.  The workshop featured speakers from across the country and on court and off court topics were presented.  Speakers included Allistair McCaw, Michele Krause, Feisal Hassan, Mark O’Neill and Middle States staffers Marlynn Orlando and Michael Kennedy.…