The motto of Fed Cup is “every point counts” and that was true today as the Denmark team edged Ireland by one point, 112 -111. Fed Cup is a fun round robin team format, where matches are played to 21 points and players earn points for their team. How many times have you played a…
Are you are a parent, spouse, significant other or friend who watches someone in a drill or match at PRC? Why let them have all of the fun? Consider joining a drill or taking a lesson while they play. Judy met Sarah this morning, who was cheering for her husband, Mansour (that’s right-two Mansours at PRC!), competing…
The biggest challenge for the PRC men’s teams competing in the USTA League matches on Saturdays has been the weather. Rain and wet court conditions have hampered the start times. Thanks to the captains and PRC facility and desk staff for helping to minimize rescheduling. Good luck to the teams this weekend. Shown are members…
The PRC 4.0 team enjoyed each other’s company and lunch after their USTA match today. The team dined at the newly opened PJ’s (formerly Main Street Cafe) in Kingston. One of the many benefits of playing on league teams is sharing food, conversation and friendship after a match. Shown: Susan, Meredith, Celeste, Lori, Vidya, Ann Marie,…
The weather cooperated and the PRC Jersey Girls and PRC Sweet Spots had a fun match today in the USTA 3.0 18 and over league. Congratulations to the Jersey Girls and the PRC Diamond Divas, who were successful at Nassau Tennis Club.
The highlight of yesterday’s USTA 3.0 match was the surprise visit by captain Catherine Taaffe. She came to support her team, despite recovering from her recent medical procedures. Cath looked great and it was such a treat to see her at PRC again. Many PRC captains have demonstrated such dedication this year, some while experiencing…
Participants of the spring USTA League have welcomed the best weather ever (in April) and great competition. This season, the scoring will be points by position. Therefore, points will accumulate throughout the season rather than a win or loss for each match. Standings can change quickly throughout the season. The men’s teams start this weekend. Let’s…
A very unpredictable weather system caused a steady rain to fall on participants of the Monday match play and one court of the USTA 3.0 team match. The players competed on clay. One of the many benefits of the clay courts, is that play can continue during wet/rainy conditions as the footing is not dangerous. Therefore, the…
The first Fed Cup of the spring season was a huge success on a beautiful morning today. Twenty four women competed on four teams. Congratulations to the the Tulips, who earned 172 points and won by 1 point over the Bunnies – proving the motto of Fed Cup, “every point counts”. Match play will be…
The courts were occupied all morning, with players from contracts, some USTA matches and Friday match play. Conditions were perfect – inside and out!