Category: News

News and special events at PRC, US and world

Happy Birthday, Auggie

Auggie

Today is not only June 1st, but Auggie’s 8th Birthday. Lots of good wishes to the happiest, friendliest dog who gives so much love to everyone at PRC.

Memorial Day Schedule

PRC will be open from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm on Monday, May 27th. Please call the club to reserve indoor ($30 holiday discount) or outdoor (clay and hard) courts. No regular junior or adult clinics will be held. Coach Mansour will run match plays (singles and doubles 2.5-4.0) from 8:00-9:30 am and 9:30-11:00 am.…

Birds in the Barn!

If you visit the barn (court 1) on Tuesday evenings or Saturday mornings, you will probably see birds flying throughout the building. There is an active group of badminton players who are having lots of fun and competitive games each week. Two courts are set up and the lighting, roof height and court lines are…

Happy Birthday, Mary

One of the most special areas at PRC is the Memorial Garden, located behind Clay court #1.  There are trees planted in memory of very special friends who frequented the PRC courts and were an inspiration to many players at the club.  One of the trees that is planted is in memory of Mary Neville. …

Congratulations, PRC.

The Princeton Racquet Club was recognized as a USTA MS Premier Provider for it’s quality and commitment to programming, tournaments and USTA Adult leagues. Judy, Cos and Dennis accepted the awarded on behalf of all of our excellent administrative staff, teaching pros, league captains, players, parents and students. The event was held at the Ramblewood…

Citizen Raj

Congratulations to Raj Pyla, who became a US citizen today.  Raj has been a member of the PRC Pro staff and family for many years.  So many juniors and adults have enjoyed clinics with Raj.  We are so excited for him and his family.

Team USA Coaches Workshop

Students aren’t the only ones who strive to improve and learn new things.  Coach Kaptan attended the Team USA Coaches Workshop in Philadelphia on Friday.  Shown with Kaptan are National Coaches Jay Devashetty and Stephen Huss.  Kaptan will continue to teach the spring junior and adult clinics, as well as the new ACE Elite program…

PRC ACE Elite Program

The ACE Elite Program, a new extension of the PRC Junior Competitive pathway, will be launched on April 22nd.  The ACE squads are designed to improve and develop a player’s game by focusing on the technical, tactical and physical and mental elements.  This program only accepts athletes with hopes of competing in Division 1 college…

Welcome Coach Tom

PRC is pleased to announce that Coach Tom Gutteridge has joined the PRC teaching staff.  Tom, is a USPTA certified teaching professional and has a tremendous amount of international and national coaching accomplishments and experience.  He coached CiCi Bellis to a junior world number 1 and WTA ranking of 36.   He has coached Zonal and…

What’s Your UTR?

Mailbox at Princeton Racquet Club

Princeton Racquet Club is proud to announce that it’s partnership with Universal Tennis Rating (UTR).  UTR is a global rating system for all players, regardless of age gender, geography or skill level, based on a scale between 1.00 and 16.50 based on actual match results.  Having a UTR will enable you to track your progress,…