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Jose Rojas & Sharon Jackson Win Boy's & Girl's 18-under singles gold medal.

Junior Athletes of the Year Recognized
Top Juniors Recognized at the Junior Nationals Awards Ceremony


Top Athlete Winners

l-r: Jose Rojas, Sharon Jackson, Ismael Aldana, Erika Manilla, and Adam Manilla.


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.


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Official Tournament Page | USA Junior Racquetball | Final State Standings | Photos


2007 US OPEN DVD Now Available

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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.

Member Spotlight-Nidia Funes

Nidia FunesNidia Funes has been enjoying racquetball for over 30 years. She plays three to four times per week at the Petaluma Valley Athletic Club in Petaluma, CA and also at the Marin YMCA in San Rafael, CA.
Besides racquetball Nidia also enjoys walking to help raise money and awareness for breast cancer. "I walk an average of 25-20 miles per week," said Nidia. "This year I will participate in two walks. The Avon Walk in San Francisco is 39 1/2 miles in 2 days and the Komen Walk for 60 miles in 3 days in San Diego. I will be raising over $4000 which is required as pledges to participate."

Nidia also enjoys volunteering at National events and most recently the USA Racquetball National Doubles and Singles. "It is my way of giving back to a sport that I love so much," said Nidia. "I have met so many wonderful people and I try to encourage other local players and women to keep playing and participating in tournaments and leagues."

Racquetball Magazine

2008 May/June Racquetball Magazine CoverThe 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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Mission Statement

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USA Racquetball (USAR) is the National Governing Body for the sport of racquetball, recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee and is committed to excellence and service to our members. We provide opportunities for members and enthusiasts to actively participate in the sport through sanctioning of events, administration of programs and development of competitive teams.

Vision Statement
To provide racquetball opportunities in the sport of racquetball for all levels of participation........Read More

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The 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.

State News

Next State Association Conference Call:
Monday - July 7, 2008 6pm (GMT) 7 (CST)
The next conference call meeting for State Directors will be Monday, July 7, 2008. Download the information from the May State Association Conference Call.

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