In spite of the cold snowy week that preceded the Washington State Doubles, we still had 87 players who managed to shake off the snow and make it into downtown Seattle to show us what they could do. And show us they did! Saturday from about 1 to 4pm matches were backed up 30-45 minutes as division quarter final after division quarter final went to a tie-breaker game, and match after match came back with just a few points separating the winners from the losers in each match. Apparently dealing ...]]> http://washingtonracquetball.org/rankings/2012-washington-state-doubles-tournament-report Long time racquetball player and tournament guru Greg Boland is back! Greg will be hosting and one day junior shootout at Harbor Square Athletic Club in Edmonds. This is a great venue and Greg is always a great host. There will be divisions for boys and girls from beginner to advanced players, with a pizza party to follow the competition. Attached is the Entry Form or contact Greg Boland at greg@harborsquare.com.

We are reaching out to the racquetball community, plus friends and family members near and afar, to help raise money to cover some of the medical expenses for Chris and Brittnee Denham, who are part of the “racquetball family” at Lacey LA Fitness. Press here to read more about their need. Press here for the Entry Form.

Standing Room Only: Seattle Pro/Am Plays to Packed House

Seattle’s historical-landmark designated Washington Athletic Club (WAC) set the stage for the last Tier 1 Pro Stop before the IRT’s holiday break. “Seattle’s always fun,” said Richelle Kulju who participated in the event. “It has such a great energy because the WAC’s in the heart of downtown. Players love to come to stay, play, and shop.”

“The urban setting is one of the unique aspects of the event,” explained Co-Tournament Director and Hall of Fame coach, Fran Davis. “Seattle is such a young, ...]]> http://washingtonracquetball.org/results/seattle-proamirt Feb 3-5, 2011 there will be an Instructional WEEKEND Racquetball CAMP in the area with 2 of the most dynamic coaches/players in the game today. Fran and Jason team up to share with you 50+ years of their WINNING racquetball experiences and knowledge and cover EVERY aspect of the game from stroke mechanics, to shots of the games, to drills, to court position, to shot selection, to serves/return of serves, to game plans/strategies, to mental toughness, to training schedules and more… The camp course includes 14+ hours of a combination of ...]]> http://washingtonracquetball.org/events/fran-davis-camp January 20-22 is the weekend! Be sure to attend this great event in downtown Seattle! State Doubles will have quality souvenir shirts this year, and parking is once again discounted at the Hilton Parking Garage – NOT the WAC – on 6th Ave. The Washington Athletic Club has given us a great rate to stay in the heart of downtown, so take advantage! Remember that this tourney is open to everyone, regardless of their home state, so if your partner is not from Washington, it’s OK. Look for an entry form ...]]> http://washingtonracquetball.org/tournaments-2/wa-state-doubles-championships-is-coming WRA Rankings were updated December 5, 2011 and Junior Rankings were updated on July 28, 2011. Check out where you stand!

This is a ...]]> http://washingtonracquetball.org/events/what-ballys-total-fitness-club-closures-will-mean-for-the-wra Press here for the latest news on the Juniors.