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USA Racquetball is in need of new office equipment such as laptop/desktop computers and printers. With the increasing popularity of the ability to donate to your favorite chairty, now is the time to give back to the sport of racquetball and the national office.
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Your office equipment donations help USA Racquetball so that we can reach more people and continue to communicate effectively with our members.
If you have any new laptops, desktops, printers or any office equipment, we are looking for people to donate those items or you could donate towards the purchase of the new items. If you know someone that may be able to offer a generous discount is also helpful.Please contact Terri Morse [email]: tmorse@usra.org
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The 2008 USA Racquetball Junior Olympic Racquetball Championships recognized top achievers at the Awards Ceremony on Saturday night. With a standing room only crowd inside the Big C Athletic Club, John Ellis began the night by recognizing all of the finalists in over 30 divisions. All the juniors were awarded a certificate for their accomplishment and received a thunderous round of applause.U.S. Junior Team Head Coach Kelley Beane and U.S. Junior Esprit Coach Jen Meyer were given the honor of presenting the top awards recognizing outstanding performance and accomplishments for 2008. The winners selected were nominated by their fellow players.Male Junior Athlete of the Year-Jose Rojas, Female Junior Athlete of the Year-Sharon Jackson, Junior Sportsman of the Year-Ismael Aldana, Female Esprit Athlete of the Year-Erika Manilla, Male Esprit Athlete of the Year-Adam Manilla.Super Sunday featured No.1 Jose Rojas as he defeated No. 6 Danny Lavely in the finals of the Boy's 18-under singles division, 15-1, 15-9. The Girl's 18-under division was won by No. 1 Sharon Jackson as she defeated No. 2 Sheryl Lotts, 15-1, 15-5.Also, No.1 Taylor Knoth took out No. 2 Bradley Kirch in two exciting games 15-11, 15-11 to win gold in the Boy's 16-under singles division.The Boy's 14-under singles had No. 1 and No. 2 go at it as Marco Rojas and Jose Diaz (respectively) battled it out with Rojas winning 15-3, 15-9 in the finals.The Girl's 16-under singles was played on Saturday and Aubrey O'Brien defeated Danielle Key in the finals to win the gold medal. The Girl's 14-under singles were also played as Devon Pimentelli defeated Courtney Chisholm in the finals to win gold.Photos are available by clicking on the photos link below as well as the final state standings.The Junior Olympics is a U.S. Junior National Team Qualifier which means one-year appointments were awared to the top finishers in 18-Gold Singles, 16-Gold Singles, 14-Gold Singles in Boy's and Girl's divisions and also the winners of the boy's and girl's doubles.The U.S. Junior Team will be also be competing at the 2008 IRF 20th Junior World Racquetball Championships, in December at the Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ.Click on the links below for more information.Official Tournament Page | USA Junior Racquetball | Final State Standings | Photos
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2007 US Open DVD Set - Year after year the US Open produces the best that pro racquetball has to offer. 2007 was no exception with five incredible matches produced for the Tennis Channel by Royster Productions. All matches were played on the state of the art made-for-TV portable stadium racquetball court. Sit back and enjoy these incredible athletes as they lay it all on the line for the most prestigious title in the sport. Visit the merchandise page to order yours or click here.
The May/June issue of Racquetball Magazine contains highlights from the US National Doubles, National Intercollegiates, and High School Championships.There is also some good reading in a two-page article from outgoing USA President Randy Stafford that sends a message about our past and our racquetball future.This issue will also contain the official entry form for the US OPEN Racquetball Championships, October 22-26, 2008 in Memphis, TN. Don't miss your chance to participate and see the sport's original Grand Slam event.Also results and follow-up from the IRT, WPRO, CPRT, and NMRA recent events.Instruction information from top teaching professionals Woody Clouse, Fran Davis and Sudsy Monchik.
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photo: www.801creative.comThe USA Racquetball Grand Gala Hall of Fame 35th Anniversary Celebration Banquet and Awards Ceremony was a night to remember for all in attendance. The sport's living legends also spoke briefly about their love for racquetball, including Hall of Fame member Dr. Bud Muehleisen who is called the most influential man in racquetball. "All these people being recognized tonight are all good competitors, but the real reason they are in the Hall of Fame is because they gave back to the sport," said Muehleisen. After numerous standing ovations throughout the evening, the ceremony ended with a barrage of flash bulbs capturing the special moment on the sport's grandest and oldest stage.
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