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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  

TXRA is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 TXRA awards. All TXRA members were given a chance to vote/nominate their favorite athlete for any award they felt necessary. After counting the votes/nominations, here are your winners!!!! Congratulations. Bob Sullins Outstanding Contributor Mike Sorensen Ann Gibbons Memorial Sportsmanship Award George Bustos Tournament Director of the Year Jody Morris Gregg Peck's Spirit Award Cole Sendrey Male Athlete of the Year Craig Clement Jr. Female Athlete of the Year Naomi Ros Junior Male Athlete of the Year Age 13-18 DJ Mendoza Junior Female Athlete of the Year Age 13-18 Leah Trejo Junior Male Athlete of the Year Age 13 & Under Anshu Archarya Junior Female Athlete of the Year Age 13 & Under Yana Alegria

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