Grande Prairie Multiplex officially opens to rave reviews. With the ribbon cut and visitors in the building, the Multiplex is officially open for business – including 4 glass back racquetball courts. We are excited about these new courts and will be hosting a racquetball clinic at the Multiplex on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Please help us spread the news to racquetball players in Grande Prairie.
Kris Odegard set to deliver racquetball clinics in Whitecourt, Grande Prairie, Fairview, Peace River and Westlock the week of March 12 - 16, 2012. Whether you’re a beginner, recreational player or a competitive tournament player, Kris Odegard, Canadian National Team member and Host of Alberta's Racquetball Practice Program will help you improve your game. For dates and times please see Racquetball Clinics.
Registration is now open for the 2012 Alberta Junior Provincial Racquetball Championships/Training Camp being held March 9 - 11 at the University of Calgary. The training will be intense and will include on court instruction, classroom sessions as well as skill and fitness testing. The entire weekend will be dedicated to helping you improve your racquetball game and will include instruction on: Advanced Skills & Strategies; Shot Selection; Error Detection & Correction; Officiating; and Mental Training Techniques. To register please visit the tournament site at r2sports.
Mark your calendar for the 2012 Alberta Senior Provincial Racquetball Championships March 30 - April 1 at the University of Calgary. To register please visit the tournament site at r2sports.
The 2012 Tom Holmwood Calgary Open January 27 - 29 was held in memory of Tom Holmwood who spent countless hours helping run events at the Fish Creek Sports Club in Calgary. Coby Iwaasa took home the Gold in the Men's Open Divisions. Other first place finishers were:
Open Division: Coby Iwaasa
A Division: Rod Cline
B Division: Bertram Johnson
Men's 50+: Robert Popowich
Women's Singles: Leanne Neubauer
Men's Doubles Open/A: Trent Foley/Ryan Powell
Men's Doubles B/C: Mike Mcfarland/Milton Iwaasa
The Tom Holmwood Memorial Junior Touranament January 14 - 15 was an exciting event with 32 juniors representing Glen Allan and Fish Creek. Ethan Frigon came out on top in the A Division. Other first place finishers were: James Jewitt, B: Kieran Fuhr, C: Caylen Yaretz, D and Erika Vandenberg, Double Bounce.
We are so sad to announce... that long time racquetball player and recipient of the ARA's Volunteer Recognition Award for his outstanding contribution to the racquetball community, Tom Holmwood has passed away. Tom was the go-to guy at Fish Creek Racquet Club in Calgary and will be sorely missed. His memorial wwas held on Wednesday October 12, 2011 at McInnis and Holloway Funeral Home, 14441 Banister Road SE, Calgary - very near the racquetball club.
ARA Membership Incentive a huge success... the Alberta Racquetball Association will be giving a can of Ektelon Black Racquetballs to all our members again this year. Please fill in your membership form and then ask your coach or league director for a can of balls.
Coby Iwassa, the 2011 Canadian Junior National U14 champion and the U18 silver medalist... placed third at the 2011 IRF World Junior Racquetball Championship in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Jack McBride, Barry Ould and Al Loughlin win Gold at the 2011 Senior National Racquetball Championships... Congratulations to doubles partners Jack McBride and Barry Ould winners of the 65+ Men's Doubles. In singles, Jack McBride won the 70+ Division and Al Loughlin won the 65+ Division. Alberta had a strong showing in many of the other divisions.
Kevin Caouette and Coby Iwaasa bring home the Gold... Congratulations to Kevin Caouette winner of the Boys 18U Doubles and Coby Iwaasa winner of the Boys 14U Singles at the 2011 Junior National Racquetball Championships in Burnaby, British Columbia. Other medalist were Alexis Iwaasa 2nd in the Girls 12U Singles and Coby Iwaasa 2nd in the Boys 18U Singles. For a complete listing of all the results click here: Results
Join us on facebook ... the ARA has created a facebook page to help us market and promote the sport of racquetball. Please click on the Become a Fan link to join us. If you do not have a facebook account and need help setting one up, please call us and we will walk you through the process.
