Author: racquetclub

Benched at PRC is a Good Thing!

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…

Best wishes to Mine 

Judy gave a little extra hug to Mine today. Prayers and best wishes to our friends in Turkey. Safe travels to Mine, who will be visiting her family next week. 

Campers are Well Balanced at PRC 

Some of the campers were being stretched out and worked on balance at PRC this morning. Camp is off to a great start. It’s not too late to register for the upcoming weeks. 

Summer Is Here – It’s Time for Wimbledon

Get ready to watch a lot of tennis the next two weeks and set the DVR.  Television coverage will be mainly by ESPN and ESPN 2.  For complete television listings, click: Wimbledon 2016: TV Schedule and Live-Stream Daily Listings for Entire Tournament  

June 10 and Under Tournament is Classic

Boy's 10's Tourn

The participants of the first USTA 10 and under tournament, Princeton June Classic,  held at PRC on Saturday, June 25th was a huge success.  Girls and boys competed in a round robin format on the clays and hard courts – all with blended lines on 60′ courts with orange balls.  The stroke and footwork looked…

Happy Birthday Shizu

Shizu

Happy Belated 40th Birthday Shizuna!  We all miss you – you are finally eligible to play USTA 40 and over!   Hope that you had some cake and a wonderful celebration.  Love from PRC.

Every Point Counts

“Every Point Counts” is the motto of Fed Cup and today proved why. With six countries competing, the point differential between first and fifth place was only 13 points. The team of UK, who may have fared better here in the states than abroad, captured first place with 167 over the U.S. with 166. Congratulations…

Juniors Know Where They Are Going!

Princeton Junior Open

Over 50 juniors participated in the Princeton Junior Open, an USTA DR tournament held this week for Boys and Girls 12’s and 14’s.  The format was compass draws, with players constantly competing in different sections of the draw:  east, west, etc.  Thanks to the tournament staff:  Dennis, Adam and Sean, parents and players for making…

Sweet Party!

Sweet Spots Party

The 2.5 PRC Sweet Spots celebrated their successful season with a party on Thursday.  Congratulations to the team, many of whom played their first USTA matches and thanks to Coach Mansour and Captain Lauren.

New Summer Singles Series at PRC

Singles Match Play

A new program  is offered this summer for men and women singles players.  Singles Match play for Men will be held on Tuesdays 7:30-9:00 am and for Women Wednesdays and Fridays 8:00-9:30 am.  Players must sign up by 4:00 pm the day before match play.  The fee is $12 and includes balls and coaching tips.…