Can’t decide if you should go to the gym or play tennis? Try Game Drills- PRC’s version of CardioTennis. Coach Mansour keeps everyone moving while drilling with points and playing games. Lots of fun, good workout and practice strokes. Game Drills are offered during the weekdays, evenings and on weekends. Reserve a spot at the…
Evaluation scores for Monday: weather – 10, quality of matches – 10, sportsmanship – 10, being with friends – infinite number. Thanks everyone for coming out on this gorgeous day. The sky was so blue it was almost distracting on the serve, more so than the serve.
On Friday, friends of Dottie Cook surprised her with a little send off party, as she is moving to Tennessee (or is it Tennisee?). Dottie was a regular player on the Monday B teams for many years and friend to so many at PRC. We are sad that she won’t be with us on the…
Six countries were represented today for Fed Cup by 36 women. Matches were competitive and everyone demonstrated good mental toughness while playing in hot temperatures. Congratulations to Luxembourg: Lesley, Janet, Doreen S, Dodie, Carolyn and Ellen.
While the campers (children) were playing tennis indoors, women participating in singles match play, 4.0 drill and 3.0and 3.5 clinics worked hard outside in hot temperatures. Also impressive was the group who moved consistently under Mansour’s direction. Kudos to Catherine, Kiu Ling, Lorraine, Michelle, and Sandy.
Forty women participated in the 4th of July Fed Cup held today, dressing in red, white and blue. Rather than representing countries, the teams earned points for their team related to 4th of July. Final standing points: Firecrackers (265), Rockettes (277), Sparklers (280) and congratulations to the Stars and Stripes (287). Everyone celebrated with toasting the USA (with…
The second week of singles match play was a huge success. Players have expressed appreciation for all of Coach Judy’s tips and the opportunity to meet and play other singles players. Email Judy if you are interested in playing next Friday.
The PRC Tennis Junkies finished the season in 2nd place after a hard fought 12-10 loss to In the Pink on Thursday night. This was the first season that the evening USTA 4.0 league used the new point scoring system . Thanks to captain Laurie Decker and congratulations to the team.
It’s not too late to learn tennis! The Adult Beginner clinics are off to a great start, with students improving rapidly, meeting new friends, and getting a wonderful workout. Beginner clinics are offered during the weekdays, Thursday evenings, Saturday mornings and Sundays at 2:00 and 6:30 pm. Contact the front desk or register online. Demo racquets…
Cos and Judy, and all of the staff, campers, league participants, tournament competitors, and students are appreciative for the beautiful new, green benches that are Courtside on the hard courts. Special thanks to Helena Carr for her thoughtfulness and generosity. The next time we see Helena, we hope it will be on tv while attending…