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The time is now! Voting is now open through April 19th, 2024 for the TXRA Board of Directors. Please take the time to act on this election. TXRA Board of Directors Election (r2sports.com) Candidates and Bios      Brennen Jennings I really appreciate this opportunity to run for the TXRA Board. Racquetball has opened so many doors for me in the eleven years I have been playing, and it is time that I give back to the community. I found racquetball when I had just turned 18 years old at UTSA in the semester of Fall 2012. My closest friend Brant introduced the sport to me and at first I was skeptical of playing it. It is comical to look back at that time and how my initial thoughts of our game were so far off. Over the next four years I would play at both UTSA and UT Austin with their racquetball clubs. I fell in love with the game, as I would be challenged in ways I had not ever thought about. As we all know, racquetball pushes you both physically and mentally, demanding an i...

2023 is a wrap and it is time to celebrate by nominating worthy players of a job well done.  Nominations open March 1, 2024 on the TXRA website and will close April 7 st .  The recipients will be acknowledged at the upcoming Battle at the Alamo tournament in San Antonio towards the end of April.     Awards given out for 2023: Bob Sullins Outstanding Contributor Ann Gibbons Memorial Sportsmanship Tournament Director of the Year Gregg Peck’s Spirit Award (new this year!!) Male & Female Player of the Year Junior Male & Female Under 13 years old Junior Male & Female 13-18 years old Nominate yourself or someone else by April 7th, 2024. https://www.texasracquetball.org/programs/award-nomination Thank you for your participation! TXRA Awards Committee awards@texasracquetball.org

LA Fitness Plano South This Saturday, Sept 23, 2023 from 10:00am – 1:00pm Abraham is awesome.  Extreme passion for the game.  He will motivate you to be better!!! Only 6 spots so they will go quickly. 

It is that time again! Register Now for the Hot Tamale Shootout July 28-30th in San Antonio!!!   Come on out and compete to see who takes home a dozen Hot Tamales! Only first place winners take them home.   Singles will be on Friday & Saturday, July 28th & 29th. Doubles will be on Saturday & Sunday, July 29th & July 30th.   Hope to see you all at the YMCA Thousand Oaks in San Antonio for another ACRA event.    SALSA CONTEST!! What goes better with tamales than a good home made salsa? Think you have what it takes? Bring your best home-made salsa with you for a salsa contest.   https://www.r2sports.com/ tourney/home.asp?TID=40579  

2022 is a wrap and it is time to celebrate by nominating worthy players of a job well done.  Nominations open Feb 1, 2023 on the TXRA website and will close April 1 st .  The recipients will be acknowledged at the upcoming Battle at the Alamo tournament in San Antonio towards the end of April.     Awards given out for 2022: Bob Sullins Outstanding Contributor Ann Gibbons Memorial Sportsmanship Tournament Director of the Year Gregg Peck’s Spirit Award (new this year!!) Male & Female Player of the Year Junior Male & Female Under 13 years old Junior Male & Female 13-18 years old Nominate yourself or someone else by April 1st, 2023. https://www.texasracquetball.org/programs/award-nomination Thank you for your participation! TXRA Awards Committee awards@texasracquetball.org

While the past year has left us with more time to play racquetball, we enter 2023 with many challenges, hopes and dreams. The TXRA is looking for members passionate and engaged to help us meet the challenges and makes some of our dreams and hopes become reality. This year, we have up to 7 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. Nominations will be accepted January 23, 2023 thru March 13, 2023. The election will start March 27, 2023 and end April 15, 2023. Requirements to serve on the board Attend all TXRA board meetings. Undergo a background check (required by the USOC). The cost is only $20. Complete the online safe-sport training. (required by the USOC). The cost is free and only takes about an hour to complete. Nominate yourself or someone else by March 13, 2023 Complete the Election Nomination Form or send an email to: elections@texasracquetball.org Election candi...

Racquetball Tournaments are back at the Clay Madsen Rec Center in Roundrock, TX October 15-16th. 2022 The event is Limited to the first 60 Entrants and will fill up fast. Event Website:   https://www.r2sports.com/tourney.asp?TID=39983 When it is full, sign up for the waitlist as I will be pulling names from that list often. Email or text me: New division offered: 50+ Division Winner gets $150 and $75 to second!!! Singles will be played on Saturday the 15th and Doubles Sunday the 16th. Prize Money Men's Open $200 First Place, $100 2nd Place (Minimum 8 entrants or Prize Money Prorated) Men's Open Doubles $200 First Place $100 2nd Place. (Minimum 8 entrants or Prize Money Prorated) Men’s 50+ $150 First Place, $75 2nd Place (Minimum 8 Entrants or Prize Money Prorated. Gift Cards for 1st and 2nd all other Divisions John Rhodes johnleerhodes@msn.com 512-599-0585

Live Racquetball Streaming July 9 th & 10 th   The Best Players in Texas will be showcased 2022 Summer Splat Live Stream Sponsor is The Eisemann Group All Matches will be on  Bottom Board Racquetball YouTube Page. Please subscribe and click the bell to get alerts when the matches start. Bottom Board Racquetball  Schedule for Saturday July 9 th :  ALL SINGLES 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM Open Division Round Robin Matches 4:30 Open Quarter Finals 5:15 Open Quarter Finals 6:00 Open Semi Finals 6:45 Open Finals Schedule for Sunday July 10 th :  ALL DOUBLES 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM Open Division Round Robin Matches 4:00 Open Quarter Finals 4:45 Open Semi Finals 5:30 Open Finals

Cliff Swain Is Coming Back to McKinney, TX April 22 – April 24 Friday, Saturday & Sunday Last time  Cliff  was here in December of 2020, all the time slots filled up in 6 days. You can have  Cliff  work on any part of your game or he can observe you and tell you what you should work on that day…..Your Choice!!! You would be crazy not to ask for some serving advice as  Cliff  had and still has one of the best serves in the game. Many say  Cliff  is the best racquetball coach in the sport!!   Private 1 on 1 - 45 minutes - $99 Private 1 on 1 - 90 minutes - $149  (*only for repeat customers*) 2 people - 75 minutes - $75 per person ($150 total) 3 or 4 people – 90 Minutes - $60 or $45 per person ($180 total) 4-6 people - 2 hours - $99 per person 6+ people - 2.5 hours - $99 per person Payments will be through either Venmo (preferred) or PayPal. Prepayment is required to guarantee your spot.   (Preferred Venmo - @Cliff-Swain)  ...

While the past year has left us with more time on our hands than playing racquetball, we enter 2022 with many hopes and plans and are looking for passionate and engaged members to help us forward those plans. 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 1st, 2022 and end April 15th, 2022. Requirements to serve on the board Attend all TXRA board meetings. Undergo a background check (required by the USOC). The cost is only $25 and is accessed through your R2sports profile. Complete the online safe-sport training. (required by the USOC). The cost is free and only takes about an hour to complete and is accessed through your R2sports profile. Nominate yourself or someone else by March 20, 2022 Complete the  Election Nomination Form or send an email to:  elections@texasracquetball.org Election candidates will need to...

2021 is a wrap and it is time to celebrate by nominating worthy players of a job well done.  Nominations are open on the TXRA website and will close April 1 st .  The recipients will be acknowledged at the upcoming Battle at the Alamo tournament in San Antonio towards the end of April.     Awards given out for 2021: Bob Sullins Outstanding Contributor Ann Gibbons Memorial Sportsmanship Tournament Director of the Year Gregg Peck’s Spirit Award (new this year!!) Male & Female Player of the Year Junior Male & Female Under 13 years old Junior Male & Female 13-18 years old Nominate yourself or someone else by April 1st, 2022. https://www.texasracquetball.org/programs/award-nomination Thank you for your participation! TXRA Awards Committee awards@texasracquetball.org

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...

November 30th - December 2nd Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Many say Cliff is the best racquetball coach out there now. And we are lucky to host him again in Frisco!!! Last time Cliff was here in September, all the time slots filled up in 6 days. I have heard from several folks that took a lesson from Cliff in September saying that it changed their game and wish they could have had more time with him!!! Private 1 on 1 - 45 minutes - $99 Private 1 on 1 - 90 minutes - $150 2 people - 75 minutes - $75 per person ($150 total) 3 or 4 people - 90 minutes - $60 or $45 per person ($180 total) 4-6 people - 2 hours - $99 per person Can’t find someone to join you? Just let us know and we’ll find a group for you. Payments will be through either Venmo (preferred) or Paypal. Prepayment is required to guarantee your spot. (Preferred Venmo - @Cliff-Swain) (Paypal – tchurilla@gmail.com) I will schedule them on a first come, first serve basis. If you know me, I will sell this out quickly in an effort t...