Category: Adult

leagues, tournaments, clinics

Tennis – An Individual Sport?

Mailbox at Princeton Racquet Club

Is tennis really an individual sport?  Last Wednesday,  the CJWTL Wednesday B team match was sandwiched in between two 3.0 USTA League matches.  In total, 44 women played team tennis that day.    The following day,  the men’s Central Jersey team practiced for USTA 65 and over Sectional Championships, while four women’s teams started competition in the…

Slices, Volleys, Aces and Racqueteers at PRC

The USTA 3.5 40 and over league got off to a great start on Thursday.  Good luck to the PRC Slice Girls, Aces, Volley Girls and Racqueteers.  Special thanks to captains Nanci, Beth, Kay and Doreen and co captains, Kristin and Donna.

Award Winning B Team Back in Action

PRC CJWTL Wednesday B Team

The PRC CJWTL Wednesday B Team was back in action for another season of competition.  The team paused today after the match for a photo displaying their plaque which they were awarded for the 2nd place finish last season.  Good luck for a fun and successful season.

Exciting Start for USTA 3.0 40 and over League

PRC Hurricanes

Today was the first day of competition for the USTA 3.0 40 and over teams at PRC.  The early match featured the Sweet Spots vs Cosmos followed by the Hurricanes vs the Alley Katz.  The format for the fall/winter league is 1 singles and 3 doubles matches.  At the conclusion of both matches, the score was…

Happy Birthday Kathryn

Kathryn Greene celebrated her birthday with the Monday A team, Monica (baby mascot) and her Mom.  How special is that?!  Best wishes and many returns, Kathryn.

Rainy Days and Mondays – Good for Indoor Tennis and Pickleball

PRC Court Jesters

The much needed rain predicted for Monday will not dampen chances for tennis and Pickleball.  Indoor opportunities for Monday:  Beginners:  1:00 pm, Advanced Beginner 11:30-1:00; 3.0-3.5 clinics:  Monday 7:30 am, 10:00 am; 3.5-4.0 10:30, 6:30 and 8:00 pm; 4.0-4.5 8:00-9:30 pm.  Women’s Doubles:  3.0-3.5 12:30-2:00 pm and 3.5 -4.0:  9:00-10:30 am. Pickleball:  8:30-10:00 am and…

Like to Play Outside?   Adult and Junior Competitive Opportunites Plentiful at PRC

The outdoor courts are busy with USTA junior tournaments scheduled through the next two  weekends for boys and girls 12-18 years and under. Good luck to the PRC men’s and women’s USTA Fall Tri Level teams who start their competition today. Special thanks  to the captains. Openings still exist for 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 women…

The Best Returns at PRC 

Some would expect “service returns” to be the most important return at PRC. However, the most cherished returns are those when a friend returns to the courts or club after being away.  It could be coming back after relocating, recovering from an injury, or family or work obligations.  Last week, lots of friends had a…

Pickleball Week at PRC is Sept 12-18th!

Pickleball Demo Day

Free Clinics!  Free Gamma Demo Day!  Free Matches!  Back by popular demand – Gamma Pickleball Demo Day – Wednesday, Sept 14th at 11:00 am.  Free Clinics:  Monday (9/12) 8:30 am, Tuesday (9/13) 12:30 pm, Sunday (changed to 9/25 6:30 pm) Click here for all of the listings for Free Pickleball week at PRC.  Paddles and balls will be provided.…

Are you Game?

“Game drills” is a popular program at PRC. It is a high energy, fast paced drill with rally points and scoring. Players get to practice a lot of shots but also focus on placement and consistency. Coach Mansour runs drills at least once every day. Players can prepay for a session or drop in if…