Category: News

News and special events at PRC, US and world

WANTED – 3.5 Men and Women

Mailbox at Princeton Racquet Club

Captains are looking for 3.5 men and women for their USTA teams.  The 3.5 Men’s 18 and over league competes on Saturday afternoons/early evening from late September – March.  The format is 1 singles and 3 doubles.  Players can be regulars or subs.  A new 3.5 18 and over league has just begun for women…

USTA 65 Sectional Update

Congratulations to the Grumpy Old Men, who were undefeated at the USTA Middle States 65 and over 7.0 League Championships.  The Grumpys worked hard during many hot summer days through last week, preparing for the championships.  They will represent NJ as they advance to the National Championships. Also, congratulations to the PRC Matchmakers, who finished…

Fall for Junior and Adult Tennis Now

Mailbox at Princeton Racquet Club

The fall session for the junior and adult tennis program has begun and everyone is excited to see old friends and make new acquaintances.  The US Open set the tone for learning variety and learning new shots. Princeton Racquet Club is a premier national USTA facility and is reputable for it’s commitment to excellence in…

Good luck to PRC teams at Districts

Good luck to all of the teams and players who will compete in the USTA Middle States NJD 40 and over and 65 and over league championships August 23-25th.  The PRC Lovesetters, champions of the 3.5 winter league and captained by Doris Manahan, will compete Friday at 8:30 and 11:30 am at Mercer County Park. …

Sweet Warriors Win USTA Sectional Championships!

Congratulations to the PRC Sweet Warriors, who went 4-0 to win the USTA Middle States League Championships today at Mercer County Community College.  Second doubles clinched the match in a third set tiebreaker over Philadelphia District.  Special thanks to Coach Mansour and Captain Leslie, all of the the team’s hard work and dedication.  The team…

PRC Host for Sectional League Championships 5.0

Hard courts at PRC

The USTA Middle States Sectional League Championships will be held starting tomorrow through Sunday at five sites throughout the area.  Men and women will represent one of the six districts that represent Middle States:  AMD (Pittsburgh area), CPD (York/Lancaster), Delaware, EPD (Allentown/Easton), NJ and Philadelphia for the 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 , 4.5 and 5.0…

It’s Not to Late for Camp!

One of the highlights at PRC this summer has been the junior tennis camps.  The kids are improving so much and having a blast on and off the court.  Camp will be conducted for two more weeks (8/12 and 8/19).  Campers can attend the morning session (9:00 am – noon), afternoon session (1:00-4:00 pm) or…

Congratulations, Coach Kaptan

Usually Coach Kaptan spends his day developing and training juniors and adults for tournament play.  This weekend, he was chosen to represent the NJ in the USTA Middle States Interdistricts at the Merion Cricket Club.  Congratulations to Kaptan and his brother, and the honor for Gino Carosella.

Learning to Get Better

Students aren’t the only ones who can improve by getting better.  PRC Coaches Mary Beth Matuszewski and Derek Gillespie participated in the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) 11-17 Development Workshop and Certification held at the club on Saturday and Sunday, led by clinician Marc Stingley.  Both Mary Beth and Derek are already certified in 10 and…

RIP, Dennis Van der Meer

The Professional Tennis Registry has announced with deep sadness the passing of it’s founder, Dennis Van der Meer.  Thank you Dennis for sharing your passion and knowledge of tennis instruction – you were the teacher for the teachers.  Rest in Peace,  Dennis and love to Pat and your PTR family.