Category: USTA

leagues, teams, championships, awards

Bittersweet Day for PRC Jersey Girls

Congratulations to the  PRC Jersey Girls won their match and became USTA Local League Champions of the 3.0 18 and over Division this morning.  They will advance to District Championships later this summer.  After the match, the team had a luncheon not only to celebrate but to bid farewell to Kate Lakritz, long time PRC player and beloved…

Hot Finish for PRC USTA 3.0 Teams

It was a hot day for the final match of the 3.0 USTA 18 and over league as the PRC Diamond Divas competed against the PRC Jersey Girls.  Everyone demonstrated great mental toughness while playing in temperatures that were 30 degrees higher than other matches.

Umbrellas Were Raised for the Sun

Umbrellas were raised in defense of the sun, rather than rain as teammates from the two PRC USTA 7.0 Women’s 55 and over teams squared off in their first match of the season.  What exciting matches – two ending with 10 point match tiebreakers.  With the points by position system, the teams ended in a…

Singles Players Are Not Lonely

There has been an effort at PRC to provide more drills and match opportunities for people who are interested in playing singles. Often, players either don’t know singles tactics or the court time isn’t available. Coach Judy is running several singles drills on Mondays and Fridays and matches with coaching are offered on Wednesdays and…

Super Seniors!

The Mercer Slammers, captained by Peter Wepplo and Robert Parker, practiced on the clay courts yesterday.  The team just returned from the USTA National 7.0 Men’s Super Seniors 65 and over Championships.  They had a great time and enjoyed the competition.  We are hoping to start a USTA 65 and over women’s  league for the…

Record Setting Fun

The warmer temperature brought out the best in everyone today on the outside courts. Excellent points and matches were enjoyed during the USTA match between the PRC Cosmos and PRC Spin Girls, and participants of the Singles and Doubles leagues. Good luck to the PRC men’s team this weekend- who actually will play in dry…

PRC Men’s Teams Weathering Competition

The biggest challenge for the PRC men’s teams competing in the USTA League matches on Saturdays has been the weather.  Rain and wet court conditions have hampered the start times.  Thanks to the captains and PRC facility and desk staff for helping to minimize rescheduling.  Good luck to the teams this weekend.  Shown are members…

Another Benefit of Playing USTA Matches – Lunch!

The PRC 4.0 team enjoyed each other’s company and lunch after their USTA match today.  The team dined at the newly opened PJ’s (formerly Main Street Cafe) in Kingston.  One of the many benefits of playing on league teams is sharing food, conversation and friendship after a match. Shown:  Susan,  Meredith, Celeste, Lori, Vidya, Ann Marie,…

Congratulations Princeton Racquet Club

Judy and Cos accepted the USTA Middle States Premier Facility Award on behalf of all of the staff (teaching, administrative, facility) and adults and juniors at Princeton Racquet Club.  The award was presented at the USTA NJD Awards luncheon on Sunday at the Ramblewood Country Club.  PRC was recognized for it’s support of USTA programs such…

Sweet Day for Jersey Girls

The weather cooperated and the PRC Jersey Girls and PRC Sweet Spots had a fun match today in the USTA 3.0 18 and over league.  Congratulations to the Jersey Girls and the PRC Diamond Divas, who were successful at Nassau Tennis Club.