The Auburn VW Open has been cancelled. LA Fitness has closed all of their clubs to tournaments not being run by LA Fitness, and no other suitable location could be found. Those of you who signed up will receive refunds.

The LPRT is excited to announce the launching of its new website. The website contains the new LPRT 2012-2013 season schedule, updated rankings, updated player biographies, news and much more. Be sure to check the website on a regular basis for updates and news about the LPRT. We would like to thank Keely Franks Kennedy for all of her hard work to get our new website up and running.

The LPRT just completed a successful weekend at the 2012 3 Wallball World Championships in Las …

The Olympics were a big deal right this summer, and I’m sure we’ve all spent at least a little bit of time over the past months wondering: “Why isn’t Racquetball in the Olympics?!” I’ve seen tons of posts from players across the country on Facebook asking this question. There are a lot of good points made. Racquetball is an incredible sport that’s intense, physically challenging, and riviting to watch. There have been been a couple online pettitions floating around in email and on Facebook trying to get enough …

Want to play some fun outdoor racquetball, eat some great BBQ, and soak in thesun? Well then the WRA Board wants to see you at the annual Member Appreciation BBQ celebration! It will be held on Saturday, July 21 at West Fenwick Park in KENT!

There will be food and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Bring your family, along with chairs to sit on, sunscreen, and your racquet! The park has a great playground for kids, tennis courts, and three outdoor racquetball courts. We will be having a raffle, …

If you are interested in looking at some of the pictures taken by Arun Rohila at last weekends racquetball tournament (Mt. Rainier Open), and you have a Facebook account click here.  If you’re not a friend yet, then please “friend” WRA to see them.

Nine players from Washington traveled to Tempe Arizona to compete in the 2012 National Doubles Tournament.  These players combined to bring home Nine medals and crowned Two National Champions!

One of the best matches in the entire tourney was the Men’s’ 40 finals between Jeff Stark/Dale Millhollin vs.  Jimmie Lowe/Tim Hansen.  The Crowd was one of the biggest all week to watch three very fast guys with one big slow guy have an  incredible three game battle.  Any shots you can imagine were used, along with many unbelievable saves to …

As many of you are aware, Bally’s Total Fitness was purchased at the end of November by the parent company of LA Fitness. LA Fitness announced recently that they would be closing several Bally’s locations in Washington state, and it appears that they will be doing the same nationwide. [EDIT: We were originally informed that all clubs would be closing. Several of the clubs are closing, but some will stay open. Click here for the list of clubs that were acquired and what clubs are being closed]

This is a …

2011 Eighth Annual Year End Celebration BBQ is brought to you by the Washington Racquetball Association Board Members and will take place Saturday, July 23, 2011 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at West Fenwick Park, 3824 Reith Road (42nd Ave. S. and Reith Rd.),
Kent, Washington.  All WRA Members and Guests are Welcome!  This end-of-the-year party to say thanks to all those who have supported
the WRA and the USA Racquetball Association.

We do not know what the weather will be like so please check the WRA website for status of the BBQ. 

Everyone has been asking for a Certification Course and May 6 & 7, 2011 are the dates. It is on Friday, May 6, at 4 – 10pm and Saturday, May 7, at 9am-4pm.  The course will be hosted by the Washington Athletic Club in Seattle, WA (address on R2Sports).  USA Racquetball Instructors Certification Clinic is the ONLY course recognized by the governing body, USAR.   Your membership in the USA Racquetball instructors program gives you the most comprehensive insurance, the only insurance recognized by USA …

USA Racquetball has changed their event and membership system. The birth date is now a mandatory field for enrollment. They are trying to eliminate duplicates. It will be under a trial period until May to see if it makes a difference.