The Head Referee for the doubles event will be John Halko, and Scott Johansson for the singles event.
Look for results of the selection event on the website during the events.
Racquetball Canada has provided grants for Development Centres across Canada. The successful applicants this years for full funding are:
Manitoba - Brandon
Development Centre grants are awarded on an annual basis. The basic criteria for funding is three fold: more than 6 juniors in the program, Level 2 certified coach and applying before the September 30th deadline.
Further information can be obtained from Geri Powell, Vice President for Development for Racquetball Canada.
Rule Changes
Cal Smith, head of the Racquetball Canada Officiating Committee, is soliciting submissions for rule change proposals. Please submit proposals for rule changes by February 15, 2006 to Cal Smith, or National Office, 12 Fulham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3N-OG2.
Pro Tours
The International Racquetball Tour (IRT) starts up again this month with tournaments in Riverside, California (January 12-15) and Long Island, New York (January 19-22). The next stop on the Women's Professional Racquetball Organization (WPRO) tour will be in Denver, February 3-5.
Full results of the men's and women's pro tours can be found at their respective websites:
Canadian Racquetball Magazine
The deadline for submissions for the next Canadian Racquetball magazine is January 31. Please submit all material, or suggestions for content, to The Editor.
Racquetball Canada Awards
It's not too soon to make a nomination for the National Office, 12 Fulham Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3N-OG2. With each nomination, please explain why the person nominated is deserving of the award he or she is being nominated for.
Tournament Schedule
The tournament schedule is heats up again after the holiday/year end break. It's a great time to get out and hit the ball around.
| January - Janvier
|
| Jan. 6-8 |
National Team Selection Event - DOUBLES : Tournoi de sélection équipe national : DOUBLE |
Fish Creek Club |
Calgary, AB |
| Jan. 13-14 |
Women's Weekend |
Duckworth Centre |
Winnipeg, MB |
| Jan. 13-15 |
Saskatchewan Amateur Doubles Challenge |
Gloria Hayden Leisure Centre |
Yorkton, SK |
| Jan. 18-22 |
Old EK Y Tourney |
|
Winnipeg, MB |
| Jan. 20-22 |
Invitation 7-77 |
|
Joliette, PQ |
| Jan. 21-22 |
Pepsi Junior Open |
Regina Court & Fitness Club |
Regina, SK |
| Jan. 25-29 |
Superbowl Classic |
Newlands |
Langley, British Columbia |
Administration
Mike Green has resigned as Athlete's Representative on the Racquetball Canada Executive Board. We thank Mike for his time on the Executive Board and wish him well.
In closing...
Please renew your Racquetball Canada membership for the 2005-06 through the Web site, or the national office : contact Ron Brown by email or phone at 204-237-9880.
Please keep your contact information updated, including email addresses. Doing so saves RC money, which means it saves you money. Also, it helps us keep you informed of what is going on in Canadian racquetball.
Any comments on or suggestions for the monthly Racquetball Canada newsletter should be sent to Evan Pritchard at evan333_AT_mts.net.
