The USTA/Middle States NJD Awards Luncheon was held yesterday at the Laurel Creek Country Club. It was the first time in three years it was held. District and Sectional winners from 2019-21 were recognized. Colleen Cosgrove and Judy Vogt were happy to receive the Premier Provider 2021-22 for PRC, on behalf of all of the…
Junior participation, fun and improvement is at an all time high this summer. We are excited to announce our fall junior programs. The junior program consists of several tracks: 10 and under, Developmental (ages 11-17), Competitive (Future Stars, Tournament Training and High Performance, and the ACE Program (Prep, Performance and Elite). PRC’s teaching professionals are certified…
This weekend, two USTA 10 and under tournaments were held, one Orange ball (60 foot court) and one Green ball (78 foot court). Dennis Oliveira, Tournament Director, uses the tournaments as a learning experience for the young competitors, providing lots of matches, encouragement, fun and sportsmanship. Thanks to all the parents for their cooperation and…
Lori Schwartz, NJ Tennis Service Rep/Middle States, stopped by the club today to present the plaque and banners for the USTA Premier Provider Award. Normally, the club is receives the award at the NJD Banquet in April, which was cancelled this year. Princeton Racquet Club has been recognized every year since the inaugural award in…
The local tennis community is very sad to learn of the passing of Betty Thompson, 90, formerly of Plainsboro. Betty was an avid tennis player and received many awards and recognition for her 32 years of service, as a tennis umpire for local, college and professional tournaments. Judy and Cos, along with many captains, enjoyed…
An Orange Ball 10 and under tournament was held today at PRC. The boys competed in the morning and the girls competed in the afternoon. Thanks to Dennis and Sean, Tournament Staff, the parents and competitors for making the tournament experience a fun and successful one for everyone.
The Princeton Racquet Club was recognized as a USTA MS Premier Provider for it’s quality and commitment to programming, tournaments and USTA Adult leagues. Judy, Cos and Dennis accepted the awarded on behalf of all of our excellent administrative staff, teaching pros, league captains, players, parents and students. The event was held at the Ramblewood…
The ACE Elite Program, a new extension of the PRC Junior Competitive pathway, will be launched on April 22nd. The ACE squads are designed to improve and develop a player’s game by focusing on the technical, tactical and physical and mental elements. This program only accepts athletes with hopes of competing in Division 1 college…
PRC is pleased to announce that Coach Tom Gutteridge has joined the PRC teaching staff. Tom, is a USPTA certified teaching professional and has a tremendous amount of international and national coaching accomplishments and experience. He coached CiCi Bellis to a junior world number 1 and WTA ranking of 36. He has coached Zonal and…
Great news from abroad! Coach Raj is ecstatic and proud to report that Matilde, one of his students, won the “Lee Palme Sporting Club, torneo de 3/4 categoria Luglio 2018” in Barcelona. Many people had a chance to watch Matilde practice with Raj during her college break from St. Andrews University. Congratulations, Matilde.