Category: Adult

leagues, tournaments, clinics

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,…

PRC USTA 4.0 Evening League

The PRC Tennis Junkies competed in their last match of the season with a close 12-10 match and then enjoyed a party.   Thanks to captain, Laurie Decker,

Fantastic Finale for PRC 4.0 Women

The PRC 4.0 USTA Women’s team finished their season with a convincing victory and then celebrated at Conte’s.  Thanks to captain Lori Perdigao and her teammates for a fun and successful season.

NJ 75 Interdistrict Team off to Good Start

The NJ Interdistrict team (75 and over) had a great start as they defeated Allegheny and Eastern districts.  Jane Huff (PRC) partnered with Judy Kover and won their doubles match.  Good luck tomorrow, Jane.

Bittersweet Day for PRC Jersey Girls

Congratulations to the  PRC Jersey Girls won their match and became USTA Local League Champions of the 3.0 18 and over Division this morning.  They will advance to District Championships later this summer.  After the match, the team had a luncheon not only to celebrate but to bid farewell to Kate Lakritz, long time PRC player and beloved…

Hot Finish for PRC USTA 3.0 Teams

It was a hot day for the final match of the 3.0 USTA 18 and over league as the PRC Diamond Divas competed against the PRC Jersey Girls.  Everyone demonstrated great mental toughness while playing in temperatures that were 30 degrees higher than other matches.