Tag: women’s tennis

USPTA Coaches Workshop at PRC

Princeton Racquet Club hosted the first Middle States USPTA Women’s Group Event featuring Emma Doyle, Australian High Performance Coach and Motivational Speaker on Friday.  A Coaches Workshop was held from noon – 3:00 pm followed by a training clinic for girls.  Judy Young, PRC Coach, was in attendance with approximately 20 other teaching professionals.

Triple Fun on Saturday Evenings

The indoor USTA women’s Tri Level League will begin on Saturday, October 21st and end in March.  The league is very unique in that women who are rated three different playing levels comprise one team.  A team match consists of three doubles teams which compete at 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0.  It is a fun way…

Sweet Day on the Courts

A Berger Open was held during the first Monday Match Play of the indoor season.  Players focused on recognizing offensive opportunities and earned “Berger” points by hitting winners.  Berger cookies, the official cookie of Baltimore, are savored by many at PRC.  Thanks to all of those who participated and had a sweet time on the…

Bergers on a Rainy Day

The rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the women at Monday match play this morning.  Indoor play means more chances for winners and Berger points – that is, getting the opportunity to play for Berger cookies, the official cookie of Baltimore.  Chocolate sure brings out the best in some of our players!

Sizzling Hot Singles

Coach Judy Vogt was back on the courts with eight women who got an early start at 8 am for match play.  Everyone worked so hard and the points were terrific.  Great effort and mental toughness on a hot day!

Lots of Firsts for Tuesday Fed Cup

The first TGINF (Thank God It’s Not Friday) Tuesday Fed Cup was an exciting one.  Not only was it the first Fed Cup held on a Tuesday, but for the first time – two teams tied!  What a beautiful day.  Twenty four women competed on four teams:  The order of finish was:  New Zealand (152…

USA Wins Pre Holiday Fed Cup

What a gorgeous morning to play Fed Cup!  Perhaps very appropriately, USA was victorious in Fed Cup heading  into the July 4th weekend.  Over 40 women competed and scores were close.  England and Israel tied for second and third place with 275, with USA capturing first place with 6 more points.  Monday Match play will…

Teams Overcome Flaky Friday

Two weeks ago, the outdoor courts were filled with women from Friday match play league, dressed in sleeveless shirts and sunglasses.  Today, the snow didn’t stop most of the women from participating in Friday match plays, Game drills and lessons.  Both PRC teams played each other in the 3.5 USTA league at 12:30 and then had an early…

Win – Win at Princeton Racquet Club

PRC 3.5 Winter Teams

Princeton Racquet Club was victorious during the match between Sue Gunther and Kate Lakritz’s teams today that competed in the USTA 3.5 18 and over league.  The toughest opponents one may face are those that are from their own club, sometimes with your friend on the other side of the net.  It is a challenge…

Award Winning B Team Back in Action

PRC CJWTL Wednesday B Team

The PRC CJWTL Wednesday B Team was back in action for another season of competition.  The team paused today after the match for a photo displaying their plaque which they were awarded for the 2nd place finish last season.  Good luck for a fun and successful season.