USA Racquetball

A group of local athletes who've had a change of heart, kidney or liver, are now basking in the glow of victory. 22 members of Team Hawaii, consisting of both athletes and supporters, participated in their own Olympic – style event last week at the National Kidney Foundation 2008 U.S. Transplant Games. Hailing from Oahu and the neighbor islands, the athletes garnered four gold medals in racquetball, singles tennis and doubles tennis and two silvers in freestyle swimming and in the 5K race. Read Story

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.

Mission Statement
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

Rocky Carson captured his fifth World Outdoor National singles title (’02, ’04, ’06, 07) by winning the 2008 WOR Ektelon Racquetball Championships in Huntington Beach, CA. Carson, who is currently ranked as the number one men’s professional racquetball player in the world, indoor and outdoor, defeated fellow indoor player Alvaro Beltran in the finals. Carson is the only male player in the sport to win the national indoor singles and doubles championship and the national outdoor singles championship in the same year.

On the women's side, Angela Grisar defeated Keely Franks in the finals for the singles championship.

For all the results click on the link below.

• 2008 WOR Results

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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.

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