* 2013 World Masters Info

The 2013 World Masters will be held in NY on May 17-24, 2013. The Championships will Consist of singles and doubles competitions for players in the following age brackets: 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75 and over. You are eligible for that age group if you reach that age in 2013. Entry Forms and Information are attached. Players – please fill in the attached entry form and e-mail directly to residentmanager@randtclub.org by April 19, 2013 Related Files world_masters-pdf 2013_world_masters_entry_form-docx

* John Mirkil

JOHN M. MIRKIL JOHN M. MIRKIL of Bryn Mawr, formerly of Villanova, a two war veteran and retired real estate broker, died on January 12, 2013.  Mr. Mirkil was originally a resident of West Chester and attended the William Penn Charter School and St. George’s School in Middletown, R.I.  He left school to enlist in the Marine Corps during World War II and served two tours.  After the war Mr. Mirkil completed his secondary school education at the Hotchkiss School (1944) in Lakeville, CT and earned his Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in… Read the Full Story >

* The Percy

Info on the 21st Lord Percival Cup – "The Percy" – March 15-17 in Philadelphia. This is an inter-club team event so get your teams together and sign up today! The Percy Poster /Info

* Upcoming Level Championships

The level championships are just around the corner! Sign up today! February 1-3 Wharton Cup – Hdcp 50-59 – Philadelphia February 8-10 Greevy Cup – Hdcp 20-20 – Aiken Noll Cup – Hdcp 30-39 – Newport Burke Cup – Hdcp 40-49 – Chicago Hickey Cup – Hdcp 60+ – Washington ALL PLAYERS MUST BE CURRENT USCTA MEMBERS AND HAVE RECORDED THREE MATCHES INTO THE HANDICAP SYSTEM IN THE PAST THREE MONTHS

* National League Results 1/22/13

The New England & Chicago teams travelled to Washington for Natinal League on January 22, 2013. Results: Riviere def. Virgona 6/3,2/6,6/4 Kinzler def. Smith 6/4,5/6,6/1 Riviere/Smith def. Virgona/Kinzler 8/3 New England wins 5/2 For current standings

* 2013 Etchebaster Results

Martin Kinsella defeated John Saxe in the finals of the Etchhebaster Cup. The score was 4/6,6/4,6/4. In the consolation draw, Grahm Bayly defeated Ken Love 8/7. Complete draws here.

* Going the Full 12 Rounds

* Going the Full 12 Rounds

On 12/12/12, I attempted to play 12 straight hours of tennis at Prince’s Court in support of my charitable initiative “12 Rounds”. A phrase like “well conditioned” is not usually associated with yours truly, so it was anyone’s guess as to what would happen with such a undertaking. I am pleased to report that I was able to complete all 12 Rounds and would like to thank my manager Ivan Ronaldson and my 18 opponents who made such a feat possible. The main event (the 12th Round) was billed “The Ol’ 1-2” where Phil “The Bandeau Bandit” Shannon and I… Read the Full Story >