Category: Adult

leagues, tournaments, clinics

Monday -A Day of Celebrations

The Monday A team celebrated a victory against East Brunswick  and Celeste’s birthday. Happy Birthday, Celeste Nd congratulations to everyone- clean sweep of 4 courts.

St Patrick’s Day Fed Cup

Great shots, competitive matches and laughter were plentiful at the St Patrick’s Day Match Play and Fed Cup match.  Congratulations to the Fed Cup team of Baileys Irish Cream:  Chris, Dale, Ellen and Robin, followed by the Irish Coffees, Shamrocks and Lucky Charms.

PRC Celebrates St Patrick’s Day

The Top of the Morning started with Mary Monaghan’s homemade Irish soda bread and treats, followed by cupcakes delivered by leprechauns Judy and M.  Thanks to everyone who wore green and helped to make the day so much fun.

Hail Mary!

What a week Mary Reath had recently!  Mary was honored to meet the Pope, who received a copy of her latest book, An Open Door.  The next day, she presented her book to Prince Charles.    Now those are two really good reasons to miss her tennis games at PRC!  Congratulations, Mary.

Are you ready for April?

Hard Courts at Princeton Racquet Club

Many of you may say yes, I have been anxiously watching April, the giraffe on the Animal Adventure Park Giraffe Cam, ready to give birth to her baby.  As this is written, over 215,000 people are watching the live camera, as she may deliver any minute.  If you would like to spend some of your snow…

Teams Overcome Flaky Friday

Two weeks ago, the outdoor courts were filled with women from Friday match play league, dressed in sleeveless shirts and sunglasses.  Today, the snow didn’t stop most of the women from participating in Friday match plays, Game drills and lessons.  Both PRC teams played each other in the 3.5 USTA league at 12:30 and then had an early…

USTA 3.0 Winter League Ends With Good Matches and Party

The USTA 3.0 winter league season ended today with fun matches and team parties.  Thanks to the captains and players from the Alley Katz (Kate and Nancy), Cosmos (Sue), Hurricane (Catherine) and Sweet Spots (Charlotte).  Congratulations to the Alley Katz who won and will advance to district championships in the summer.

Popular Specialty Clinics for Spring

Jersey Girls

The adult specialty clinics have been announced for the spring session.  These clinics are very popular and serve as a great way to prepare for the upcoming USTA season.  Topics include mental toughness, how to physically and mentally manage the 20 seconds between points, emphasis on the first 4 shots and playing with character.  A special…

“Courting” Friendship

Peter Cohen is a frequent player seen on the courts at PRC – either working hard on his game in drills or playing on seasonal contract time.  Today, he shared memories with Tom Chestnut, a childhood and college friend, regarding their years on a different court – basketball.  Tom was in town with his teammates from…

Up For Sundays

Judging by all of the activity at PRC, Sunday is not a day of rest!  Men’s groups filled the courts at 6:30 am, followed a badminton group at 7:30 am and then more adults and a dedicated group of juniors who were working hard with Palash.  Great day for indoor tennis!