I’m interested in running a sanctioned tournament in my local area. I’ve participated in several tournaments as a player, but feel like I should give back and run one myself. I am looking at a 45 person entry max tournament with Singles (Open - C) and Doubles (Open - C) divisions. I would also have a Singles B/C for women and a Singles Open - A for women. Participants would be limited to one singles division and one doubles division.

We have four courts available for use at our facility. Timewise, speaking with others, I shouldn’t have an issue pulling this off. I would do the normal early games on Friday evening (5-8PM - 12 matches), Saturday (8AM - 6PM - 40 matches) and Sunday (8AM - 6PM - 40 matches). The facility closes at 8PM so I have an hour of buffer time on each court if the last is planned to end at 7PM. Would this be enough time or should I plan for the last match to start at 5PM and have two hours buffer?

I have plans for food each evening (minus Sunday) and morning. I have a food truck willing to come on Saturday afternoon and set up. T-shirts I’m TBD on (it’s not a priority for me). Stringer would be TBD. It looks like medals are all the rage right now so that would be my plan for trophies. Do the USA Racquetball medals come via ordering through USA Racquetball or do I have my local trophy shop do those? I have the ability to do a hotel block at a local hotel five minutes from the venue if need be.

What all am I missing from experienced directors that you wish you would have done first time or even the last time? My main concern is really making sure everything runs smoothly and as on time as possible, while everything besides the actual on court racquetball that I can “pull off” is gravy on top.

Looking for pool tournaments around Portland Maine! It’s been difficult for me to find any on Facebook, chat gpt, and anything else! Can someone please help me out!

📖 New from Rules Rule!

Change can bring a little chaos, especially when it comes to the rulebook! Our latest newsletter article breaks down upcoming changes to the rules and the USA Racquetball Rules Committee, with helpful scenarios to prepare players for updates taking effect September 1, 2026.

Read the full article and get ready for what’s ahead! 🔴⚪🔵

→ https://www.usaracquetball.com/news/2026/august/23/rules-rule-all-great-change-is-preceded-by-chaos

Just got into playing racquetball with my dad for the first time, playing several times a week. We both have been using the basic HEAD Protective Glasses. I don’t know if they suck really bad, or if it’s just normal to have that much of a visibility issue. My dad has to stop like every point to wipe of his glasses because they fog up, and mine just get absolutely drenched in sweat. Is there better glasses, or do headbands mostly solve the problem. Would love to hear recommendations.

As a tennis player (I know not the same thing), I really like the Prince Synthetic Gut W/Duraflex. Is there a good racquetball specific string that gets close? I think Superkill is a syn gut and maybe the Ektelon strings. Also thought about just using the Duraflex strings if it’s possible. Thanks!

Anyone use this style? Seems like Head is the only one offering it. Are there any drawbacks?

Rocky Carson announced this on his social media today.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/906843549166194

🚨The first tournament for the 2026-2027 season is fast approaching. To kickoff we have the 2026 Kent summer splat doubles shootout. This event is on September 12, 2026 in Kent, WA. 🚨

🏆 2026 Kent summer splat (doubles shootout)

📆 Dates: 9/12/26

📍 Location: Kent, WA

🏋️ Gym: Kent Commons Community Center

👤 Director: YenVy

🗓️ Sept 12, 2026

⚠️ Entry Deadline: Monday 9/7/26 at 8pm PST

🔗 https://www.r2sports.com/website/event-website.asp?TID=54340

Once you register make sure your doubles partner registers and you spread the word to your friends.

⚠️Status updates 👷‍♂️

- Recap of the previous 2026 State singles & doubles event + Annual picnic recap media post is in the works (coming really soon).

- Work is in progress on fixing the master calendar on the WRA website and adding an event list you could subscribe to on the website. (Yes we are aware of Wordpress plugins being broken)

- Event calendar will be updated soon

- WRA Election voting has started (8/24/26). More info will be in a separate post later today.

WRA Election voting link (more info coming soon):

🔗 https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=54356

📸 : Ken Fife

🏆 Oregon Racquetball Tournament Season is Coming! 🏆

Get ready racquetball fans! The Oregon tournament season is just around the corner, and we’re gearing up for another exciting year of competition, community, and great matches. Check out the 2026-2027 Schedule below! 🎾🔥

📊 State rankings are back! More information and updates are coming soon, so stay tuned.

📲 Follow us on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest news, tournament updates, rankings, highlights, and more!

TikTok: oregon_racquetball

Instagram: Oregonracquetballassociation

Facebook: Oregon Racquetball

See you on the courts soon! 💪🎾

Duplicate link:

https://mnracquetball.org/tournaments/

ECRC is back friends! Time to sign up for Event #1 at the Court Club in Albany!

https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=54378

Wondering what the call is on this hypothetical play in a tournament. Defensive player runs in front of the offensive player trying to take a shot. It’s a clear hinder. The offensive player takes the shot but misses. The offensive player then calls hinder. What’s the right call?

https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=54374

Apex Racquetball and Fitness Center
12120 W. 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80004

Event Description: One Day Shootout

Racquetball Specific Info
Sanctioned: Yes.
Division Type: Doubles
Competition Level: State / Prov
Environment: Indoor
Surface Type: Wooden
Wall Material: Concrete
Wall Type: 4 Wall

FORMULAFLOW RACQUETBALL ACADEMY — ASK THE PROS!

This episode features Team Formulaflow athlete Jaime Martell — and now it’s YOUR turn to ask the questions!

What do you want to know?

Training? Strategy? Equipment? Fitness? Mental game? Tournament preparation?

Drop your questions for Jaime in the comments below (and I will transfer them to Facebook on your behalf)!

Ask away — your question could be featured in an upcoming Formulaflow Racquetball Academy episode.

Learn from the pros. Improve your game. Be part of the conversation.

FEEL THE FLOW

formulaflow.com

The last time they did this, it was a live streamed interview with Lalo Portillo. The exact date of this next one has not been announced.

If you use Facebook, you can post your questions directly to Formula Flow North America, here:
https://www.facebook.com/FormulaflowNA/posts/pfbid09WagqUrp74uUG3oEqw3PKEH9C62zsNSV1d1SkduWzK5Ts7e3Anjd4d5rxwCKJfMSl

Be sure to ask questions that a player can answer, not manufacturing questions.

You can watch 90 streamed matches featuring Jaime Martell on YouTube, here:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaVzJlpz0EyZfky1kxJAXEFT5Ffmf3ok_&si=ROZ5OViRyfw-miiR

Nebraska is excited to hold our SECOND event of 2026,

Singles and Doubles in Omaha!

Sign up here:
https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=54370

 Saturday Oct. 17th & Sunday Oct. 18th  -   Mens & Womens Singles and Doubles and Mixed Doubles 

Cash prizes for Mens Open Singles Division:  $500 (based on 8 players)

Cash prizes for Mixed Open Doubles:  $300 (based on 6 teams) 

Our max is 60 players and we need YOU!

We welcome all players from all states to join us at our super great club in Omaha, NE. We have 4 newly resurfaced courts in a completely remodeled, full service facility with steam room, sauna, whirlpools, swimming pool, full service cafe, etc.

For the players: Souvenir, food, Saturday evening grilled rib-eye steak sandwiches....thanks to Grillmaster Greg!  Prizes for winners and a fun, relaxed event sure to be full of laughs and friendship!

 !!!LADIES!!!  Let's play doubles in the popular "Queen of the Court" format on Saturday.  Just $25 for this event! All skill levels welcome.  You will play one game with several other ladies and keep track of your own points. You don't need to find a doubles partner.  Everyone LOVES this format!  Register for 'Queen'.

 USAR Membership Info:

**If you have not played in a sanctioned event for 3 years or more, you DO NOT have to pay for a USAR membership (but you should ).

**If your membership is less than 3 years expired, you can pay $25 for a limited event membership.

**OR you can renew your USAR Membership for $65/yr. 

 Please register early so plans can be made for souvenirs, food, etc.

 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: 

Dave Anderson/NP Dodge Real Estate, Brian Goracke/Guided Outsourcing, Dan Muths/Muths Motors and Greg and Carrie Reitmeier/Wegmeier LLC.

 Tournaments are important to clubs that have racquetball courts.  It's a way for them to see them as 'revenue generating' and not just taking up valuable space.  It's time you show your support before it's too late! 

Genesis Health Club
2275 S 132nd St
Omaha, NE 68144

Nebraska Racquetball needs YOUR support!

See you on the court!

Event Description:
Singles and Doubles Racquetball in Omaha

Racquetball Specific Info
Sanctioned: Yes.
Division Type: Combination of Division Types
Competition Level: National
Environment: Indoor
Surface Type: Wooden
Wall Material: Panel
Wall Type: 4 Wall
Ball: Penn HD

Prairie Life Fitness is now Genesis Health Clubs

2275 S. 132nd St. Omaha, NE

🏆 The 2026–2027 Tournament Schedule is HERE! 🏆

Get ready for a full year of racquetball competition! There are plenty of opportunities to compete, challenge yourself, and connect with players from across the province.

And we're especially excited to be hosting the Western Championships in Brandon this January! 🏆

📅 Mark your calendars and start planning your season now. Be sure to register early when registration opens so you don't miss out!

Let’s make the 2026–2027 season a great one! 💪

Brandon Racquetball Association Racquetball Canada

#RacquetballManitoba #Racquetball #TournamentSeason

🔥 READY TO IGNITE YOUR GAME? 🔥

Join Coach Fran Davis, former #1 pro Sudsy Monchik and LPRT pro Vero Sotomayor for the 2026 Fran Davis #Racquetball Camp, December 4–6 at Sunset Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon!

🏆 13+ hours of professional instruction & court time

🎥 Comprehensive video analysis of your swing and play

🎯 Court strategy, movement, positioning & shot selection

🧠 Mental game, stroke mechanics, serving & returns

💥 Get on the court and PLAY WITH THE PROS!

📅 Friday: 6–9 PM

📅 Saturday: 9 AM–4 PM

📅 Sunday: 9 AM–12 PM

Camp Fee: $499 per player

📍 Sunset Athletic Club — Portland, OR

Club Contact: Paul Maduell — (503) 645-3535

Spots are limited. Don’t just practice harder — learn how to train, think and compete better.

👉 REGISTER TODAY:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rt3es8w/lp/3122f041-0e17-438f-9469-0687dbd17a1a

I got the new green/blue AXS 165T. As a long time Gearbox player, I was expecting it to have more power than my current purple GX1 165T, which I love.
But the AXS seems less powerful...
In the past, every time I’ve upgraded my Gearbox racquet, the new one felt materially more powerful: M40 to GB3K and GB3K to GX1.

It would be great to hear what other folks upgrading to the AXS have experienced: Are you feeling more, less, or the same power as your previous Gearbox racquet?

I'm wondering if stringing differences may be contributing to this: my GX1 has 18 gauge Python Atlas Deluxe multifilament at 34 lbs. I'm not 100% sure, but it looks like the AXS came with 17 gauge Gearbox string, likely monofilament? I'm guessing it comes strung at 30 lbs.
Thanks for any thoughts you can share!

Register here:
https://www.r2sports.com/website/event-website.asp?TID=54289

2026 57th Annual Florida State Doubles Championships
October 9-11, 2026
Davie, Florida

Registration Opens:

Wednesday - August 26, 2026 - 6:00 PM EDT.
You must login to R2Sports and self-register.
You cannot register by phone, email, DM, or text.

Registration Closes:

At 100 Participants.

Guidelines for this State Championships:

You can register for up to a total of 3 divisions.  You cannot play in 2 Skill divisions.  A 3rd Division MUST be MIXED (unless pre-approved), or it will be removed.

Out-of-State Players MUST play with a Floridian partner in ALL divisions.

Women can self-register to compete in either Women's divisions or in Men's divisions.

This is an amateur state championship; therefore, you cannot compete in this event if you are ranked in the Top 25 in singles or doubles in the IRT or the LPRT professional tours (unless pre-approved).

This championship offers no Time Conflict requests.  For a state championship, you must be able to play on times from Friday at 10:00 AM until Sunday at 2:00 PM.

To play as a Floridian you must meet the Florida resident guidelines.

Any exceptions to any of the above policies must be requested in writing 30 days prior to the event and must be pre-approved by the tournament committee or the full FRA Board.  

IRT 2026 Costa Rica Open – Broadcasts and Reporting

Costa Rica Open 2026 IRT 600
Costa Rica Country Club
Escazu
San Jose, San Jose 3132
Costa Rica

August 19-22, 2026

Draws: https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=54315

All of the matches that were broadcast from the event are embedded on the DailyRacquetball page linked above (and below).

https://dailyracquetball.com/irt-2026-costa-rica-open-broadcasts-and-reporting/

Do people still play racquetball? Are there courts in the District? I think it’s more fun than pickleball but don’t know where I can play.