Category: Social

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PRC Women Learn to Stay Out of the “Kitchen”

Pickleball Demo Day

The Pickleball Demo Day was a huge hit on August 19th.  Five courts were set up on the outdoor hard courts.  Dan Gal from Gamma Sports introduced the rules and scoring.  The court is similar to a badminton court and one rule is that you cannot volley when you are in the kitchen (which is…

Team Switzerland Champs at Fed Cup Finale

Fed Cup 8/22

Congratulations to Team Switzerland, who captured 1st place, 3 points ahead of USA in Fed Cup.  Thanks to all of the women who participated on a gorgeous day.  What a fun and remarkable summer Fed Cup season!  Thanks to the hundreds of women who competed this season.  Match play will be held on Friday, August…

A Cool Break at Camp

The campers savored watermelon slices during their break at camp today.  Watching the Olympics, playing games, and enjoying snacks have been a pleasant break between the drill and game sessions on court.  It’s not too late to register for the last week of summer camp (August 22-28).

PRC Presents Pickleball!

pickleball net

TGIF!  It’s time for the first Pickleball Demo Day at PRC.  On Friday, August 19th, Dan Gal will be conducting a pickleball clinic on the outdoor hard courts.  Paddles and balls will be available for adults attending the event.  The event will start at approximately 11:15 am.  Pickleball clinics and play will be available on…

Happy Birthday, Kathy

Students from the Wednesday clinic worked hard on the court and then enjoyed a luncheon to celebrate Kathy Sabo’s birthday. Kathy is a dear friend to many in the tennis community, although she has been sidelined with an injury. Special birthday wishes to a very dear friend of PRC. 

PRC’s Most Loved Camper

In addition to carnival, sprinklers, ice cream and ice pops, one of the favorite activities for the PRC Campers is playing ball with Auggie. Auggie loves going to camp everyday and playing with everyone. Auggie is grateful to all of the campers for being such good friends to her. She will miss you when you…

Gold Medal Team Captures Fed Cup in Hot Competition

Fed Cup

The high temperature and humidity didn’t discourage forty eight women from participating in Fed Cup today.  Team names centered on the Olympics and the “Gold Medals” lived up to their name and captured first place.  Thanks to everyone who played and demonstrated such mental toughness.

Sweet Volleys at Monday Match Play

Berger Open

Motivation was high to hit offensive winners off volleys and overheads at Monday Match Play today.  Doubles teams earned “Berger” points for doing so and the teams with the most points were rewarded with Berger cookies (the official cookie of Baltimore and reputed to be the best).  Lots of fun and rewarding winners.  Thanks to…

Another Fabulous Fed Cup

There was another great turnout on Friday August 5th for Fed Cup on a gorgeous day.  Forty players teamed up and represented four different countries.  Congratulations to New Zealand (Becky, Lucy, Robin, Karen, Suzie, Heather, Carol, Jin, Michelle and Mine.

PRC Presents Pickleball

Pickleball Juniors

Players at PRC are excited to try Pickleball, the fastest-rowing sport in America.  Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong.  It can be played by all ages and skill levels.  As of now, a court in the parking lot is being used until summer camp is over.  In several…