Category: Leagues

Monday Morning Match Play

As the Mamas and Papas sang, Monday morning was all I hoped it would be – and it was!  Perfect weather, fantastic sportsmanship and respectful behavior, competitive points and lots of smiles were abundant over the 8 courts of match play today.  Thanks to everyone for making it a special day.  Don’t forget the special…

Wimbledon at PRC Complete with Rain!

  Unfortunately, our Wimbledon theme for Fed Cup was rained out today – but isn’t that expected for Wimbledon?  At any rate, thanks to the players who looked great in their whites and had fun on the indoor courts.  Hopefully, the sun will come out next Friday and we can resume Fed Cup for everyone.

Family Raises a Racquet on the 4th!

Lucy Marshall’s family celebrated July 4th on the courts – proving that tennis is indeed a family and lifetime sport.   Lucy and her daughter, Rachel Juliana, joined other family members visiting from California in the Round Robin while the grandchildren participated in the junior camp.  On another court, Mia Cahill was joined by brother,…

Perfect Monday for Match Play

What a beautiful summer morning for Monday match play!  Everyone looked festive in their red, white and blue.  Great points and energy on the courts today.  Don’t forget the 4th of July Round Robin at 9 am.

July 4th Activities

The PRC Summer Junior Tennis Camp will be conducted as usual this week, with morning (9am- noon) and afternoon (1:00-4:00 pm) sessions being offered Monday-Friday.  All junior and adult clinics will be held except on Tuesday, July 4th.  The club will be open for camp and indoor and outdoor courts will be available to rent…

USA Wins Pre Holiday Fed Cup

What a gorgeous morning to play Fed Cup!  Perhaps very appropriately, USA was victorious in Fed Cup heading  into the July 4th weekend.  Over 40 women competed and scores were close.  England and Israel tied for second and third place with 275, with USA capturing first place with 6 more points.  Monday Match play will…

USTA “Mature Tennis” Underway

The summer USTA league season usually consists of leagues for 40, 55 and 65 and older women.  Rather than offer the 55 and over leagues in the typical NTRP levels (ex. 3.0, 3.5), the format is three doubles teams representing a combined NTRP rating (ex. 7.0 – which means the max combined rating of the…

Many Happy Returns to Catherine

There were lots of reasons to celebrate at a luncheon honoring Catherine Taaffe today- good health, appreciation for captain duties and a special birthday. Many thanks for your leadership on and off the court- you are an inspirational teammate. Happy Birthday, Catherine and many more. 

Register for Summer Adult and Junior Lessons and Camps

‘ The summer session is underway and a reminder that registration is being accepted for adult and junior summer tennis lessons and camp.  Lessons for juniors are offered daily after camp (4:00-6:30 pm) and on weekends, as well as summer camp for 10 and under, developmental (11-17 years), tournament training and high performance camps.  Lessons…

Flexibility Key Ingredient in Summer Fed Cup

Despite a slightly wet start, the first summer Fed Cup was held with matches reassigned  on the indoor courts and then additional matches were able to play outside as there was a break in the rain.  Thanks to the 40 women who adapted quickly and participated.  Congrats to the “Winners” of the indoor Fed Cup,…