Category: Leagues

Congratulations Captain Reva!

Reva Leung

Reva Leung has been named the USTA League Captain of the Year by the Middle States/New Jersey District.  Reva has been a captain of many PRC over the years, including the  Tri Level, Mixed 7.0 and the 3.5 Women’s teams.  She also volunteered her time to assist with the district championships.   Reva will be honored…

Frame It!

If you had a picture frame for tennis, what would you put in it?  Would it be a photo of you and your tennis friends/teammates?  A photo of your favorite pro player or a memory of a pro event in which you attended?  An image of you hitting a shot?  A picture of you in…

Friends or Foe?

PRC 3.5 USTA Friday teams

Today the two 3.5 USTA teams played each other at PRC.  Looking at this photo, it would be hard to tell the opponents from the teammates.   Friends first, foes second.  Congratulations to the Topspinners who were awarded the victory after a 2-2 tie.  Great tennis.

USTA Captain’s Meeting, Wednesday, February 17

Hard Courts at Princeton Racquet Club

The 2016 USTA Adult League season is just around the corner. A captain’s meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 17 at the Marriott Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton, NJ for the North, Central, Shore area Adult League.  Registration for the women will begin at 6:30pm. The women’s meeting is for 4.0 and 4.5…

Super (Bowl) Tennis Continues on Super Thursday

Super Bowl Tennis at Princeton Racquet Club

Will the touchdowns scored today in the Thursday 9:30 and 11:00 adult clinics be less exciting than the touchdowns scored on Super Bowl Sunday?   The difficult decisions whether to take the field goal or go for a touchdown were very calculated and it became very clear how important it is to hold serve to score…

Super (Bowl) Tennis on Super Tuesday

Adult Clinic Tuesday 9:30

Super Bowl week is one of the favorite weeks at  Princeton Racquet Club.  Prior to Super Bowl Sunday, most of the adult and juniors in the clinics will play “Super Bowl Tennis”.  Just like football, you want to be in possession of the ball (serve).  The focus of the game is to earn enough downs (by…

USTA MS Names PRC a Premier Facility

USTA Middle States Premier Facility

The USTA Middle States announced that the Princeton Racquet Club will be designated as a 2016 USTA MS Premier Facility.   Thirty four facilities and organizations were recognized this year for providing many of the programs that the USTA offer for it’s communities.  PRC has received this distinction every year since it’s inception in 2013 for it’s continued…

USTA Adult League Tennis Teams are Forming Now

USTA League Captain's Meeting at Princeton Racquet Club

The USTA Adult League Meeting for captains of women’s team was conducted on January 25th at Princeton Racquet Club.  Judy Vogt, League Coordinator for the 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 leagues, organized the teams and Sharon Narsiff, NJD coordinator, presented new league rules for the upcoming season.  The USTA league captains meeting for the Women’s 18 & Over 4.0,…

Blizzard doesn’t keep PRC women away from Australian!

Match play at Princeton Racquet Club

Australian at PRC! The aftermath of the blizzard didn’t hinder the women in the Monday match play from participating at the club. Doubles teams worked on the Australian formation. This is a great way to mix it up while playing. Assuming all players are right handed, the following tips would apply. From the deuce side,…

How to evaluate if you are an asset to your (doubles) partner

Match Play Seminar

Do  you enjoy playing with your doubles partner?  Do you think that your partner enjoys playing with you?  Picking a partner that shares the same goals as you is helpful.  If one player competes for social reasons and his/her partner only plays to win, they may not be playing tennis with the same goals in…