What a beautiful day to start the USTA NJD District League Championships at the Mercer County Park. The 3.5 PRC Aces (captains Beth and Kristin) defeated the Green Knoll Honey Dueces this morning. They play the Netchix Saturday 1:30 pm. The 3.0 PRC Cosmos defeated then Fireballs 3-2 and then lost their afternoon match to…
“Every point Counts” is the official motto of Fed Cup, and today, like so many Fridays, the team totals reflected just how important one point was. Team names were themes of the US Open (which starts on Monday). Congratulations to the Billie Jean Kings (228), Queens (227), Ashes (212) and Melon Balls (200).
Clothespins on a tennis court? Participants in the Monday match play were awarded clothespins which represented free points to be used at their discretion. This system is modeled after TenCap, where handicaps are used to make tennis matches more competitive. Lots of fun, mental toughness and strategy.
It was a gorgeous day for Fed Cup this morning for another full house of players. In honor of Dorthe’s last day before her move to Denmark, the team represented Denmark and captured first place by 4 points over Canada. Congratulations to the Denmark team: Lucy, Suzi, Doreen, Myra, Elaine, Sarah, Catherine, Ellen, Dorthe and…
Congratulations to all of the members of the NJ 70’s Interdistrict Team that competed at the Lancaster Tennis and Yacht Club this week. So many PRC players and friends, including Jane Huff, Mary Reath, Kay Chen, Peggy Ram and Ann LoPrinzi.
Campers and adults in the morning clinics stayed cool on the courts while enjoying ice pops. Not only did they provide a cool refreshment, but each popsicle stick presented a riddle. Riddles for the day: What did the doughnut say to the loaf of bread? I wish I had as much dough as you. What…
It was an eventful Fed Cup today. The weather varied between hot, humid, cloudy and breezy, but the main thing was that the courts stayed dry. Lots of reunions today. It was fun to see friends who have returned from vacations, as well as Debbie Youngerman, visiting from Florida. Ulli Arendt reunited with Ingrid, her…
Happy Birthday, Lauren! One of the most beloved people at PRC is our manager, Lauren. Everyone knows that consistency is the most important priority in tennis, and Lauren’s smile is the most consistent at PRC. Here’s hoping that you feel the love today with lots of good wishes.
The junior and adult programming information is available online and at the PRC front desk. The fall indoor session will start September 6th and be held for 15 weeks. Group lessons are available for children in the 10 and under, developmental (11-17 years) and competitive pathway. For a full listing of junior programs, click here. …
A record 48 women participated in Fed Cup on Friday. The competition was exciting and the moto of Fed Cup, every point counts, was confirmed by the close results: Cameroon (312), New Zealand (320), Denmark (324) and the winners, Iceland (328). That’s right – 16 points between the 4th and first place team. Congratulations to…