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John Casey, San Antonio, TX The very first time I decided to buy a plane ticket, to really travel to a racquetball tournament, it was for this year’s U.S. Open in Minneapolis, MN. I’d been told by several friends that if I’d ever wanted to, this was the year I should go. After all, it was the 25 th Anniversary of the event and the main sponsor, United Healthcare, would not be guaranteed to return after 2021. Throw in the fact that Covid had pretty much decimated the tournament schedule the entire year prior, and it was a no-brainer. I expected the Open to be amazing—I’d heard so many stories—and it exceeded my expectations. To be fully immersed in the world of racquetball, and at such a scale, was eye-opening. The atmosphere was Olympics-esque. But what made it truly worthwhile and that much more enjoyable was the massive contingent of players from Texas, many of whom I know and am friends with, who also attended. All the usual suspects from the whole state were there... Of the 707 p...

Great News! Voting for the 2021 TXRA Board of Directors Election was scheduled to begin today through the end of the month via the 2021 TXRA Election Event on R2Sports.com.  This year, there were four open board positions. Four highly-motivated and qualified candidates answered the call to fill those positions.  Given an equal number of openings and qualified candidates, voting will not be necessary this year. The TXRA Election Committee would like to introduce you to your new 2021 Board of Directors listed below. Please congratulate them and thank them for dedicating their time and energy to serving you for next three years! Sean Duffy Little Elm, Texas First and foremost, I'm a racquetball fan. Fan of the Pros, Amateurs, and anyone willing to pick up a racquet and hit a ball. I first picked up a racquet many years ago and fell in love with the sport. I've played off and on through the years, but about 5 years ago I was encouraged to enter a tournament at The Maverick and sin...

DOUBLES ONLY Tournament!!!!! We are back!!!!     May 7-9    $1,000  for 1st Place Team   $500  for 2nd Place Team   $150  to 3rd & 4th Place Teams   Prize money based on 32 teams      Registration will open April 1st at 10:00 AM.   Set a reminder to register because this will fill up fast like we usually do!!!    I will accept the first 32 Open/Elite teams where  BOTH  partners register   I will accept the first 16 A teams where  BOTH  partners register   I will accept the first 8 B/C teams where  BOTH  partners register    If 1 person from a team is registered and another team comes in with both people registered, that team gets in.    32 Open / Elite teams - 16 A teams - 8 B/C teams    Open/Elite Doubles all day Saturday May 8 A Doubles will be played on Sunday May 9 B/C Doubles will be played on Sunday May 9     ...

  As we enter a new season in 2021, we are looking for engaged and passionate racquetball members to serve on the TXRA Board. This year, we have four open board positions. We are looking for nominees to join a board committed to nurturing the passion and growing the presence of racquetball throughout Texas. The election will start April 15th and end April 30, 2021. Requirements to serve on the board Attend all TXRA board meetings. Undergo a background check (required by the USOC). The cost is only $20. Background Check Link Complete the online safe-sport training. (required by the USOC). The cost is free and only takes about an hour to complete. Safe Sport Training Link Nominate yourself or someone else by April 7th Complete the Election Nomination Form Or send an email to: elections@texasracquetball.org Election candidates will need to provide a self-portrait and a short bio about yourself and why you want to serve on the board. Due by April 10th. Voting begins April 15th: The TX...

As we move forward into 2021, we are looking for passionate and engaged racquetball members to join the TXRA Board.  This year we have 4 open board positions.  We are looking for nominations to join a board that is committed to expanding racquetball in Texas.  The election will occur starting April 1, 2021 and ending April 15, 2021. Requirements to serve on the board:  Attend all TXRA Board Meetings. The USOC requires that all State Board members undergo a Background Check, the cost is $20 and not a big deal, the link for this can be found on your R2 profile The USOC requires all State Board members complete the online Safe-Sport training, the cost is free and easy to complete, the link for this can be found on your R2 profile Attended/participate in 3 of 4 State Sponsored Tournaments (Singles/Doubles/Seniors/Juniors) Nominations are being accepted through March 15, 2021 by: Sending an email with your nomination to elections@texasracquetball.org or Filling out the on...

Year 2020 Retrospective Texas has enjoyed the privilege and honor of hosting amazing tournaments right at the start of each year with the nationally renowned Longhorn Open (our longest-running tournament), the Tornado Alley Championships, and our beloved Texas State Seniors.  No one could foresee what was to follow: a pandemic spreading globally leading to the cancellation of all future tournaments for the next several months due to the shutdowns for safety reasons. For months, patiently we waited and waited and still wait for the return to some form of normalcy to our everyday lives at work, school, and in our social communities. Although, it sometimes felt like the “world” was coming to an end last year , it did not. However, many of us did not leave 2020 unscathed. We continue to mourn and honor the memory of our friends who lost their lives due to COVID-19 as well as other illness and circumstances. The new year began without the spectacular Longhorn Open, which had to be postp...