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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...