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October 2003 Volume XIV, Issue 1 In This Issue US SINGLES PLAYERS CAPTURE GOLD MEDALS Page 2 AT THE XIV - Sharon Huczek RAM Board Members RAM Board Meeting The XIV Pan American Games took place on August 1-17, 2003 in , Dominican Repub- Letter from the Prez lic with 7,700 athletes and officials from 42 countries participaing in 38 sports. This event has grown in stature throughout the years. The first Pan American Games opened in Buenos Aires, Argentina with 2,500 athletes from 22 countries. The sport of racquetball first entered the games in 1995. Page 3 Representation for a sport in the Pan American games is critical. It is one of many hurdles for any sport Hall of Fame Nominations Hall of Fame Calendar bidding for an Olympic position. A brand new 8-court racquetball facility, with 6 glass back wall courts Club Profile: and 2 back and side wall glass courts was specifically built for the games in order for racquetball to Farmington YMCA ensure a spot in this year’s event. The racquetball venue was centered in the main park, the Olympic Park, which hosted 16 other sports. Each day the park was packed with spectators, many of which visited the racquetball venue raising the visiablity of the sport. Page 4 One of the highlights of the event was Fall Brawl Racquetball (MI) defeating Canada’s Mike Green in straight Tournament games 15-12, 15-7 to earn his first Pan American Bronson Athletic Club Tournament gold medal. Jack made his way with relative ease through the draw until reaching the semifinals. His semifinal match with (CA) was marred Page 5-6 with emotional outbursts due to inaccurate referee National Doubles Update scoring. Unfortunately, the linesmen and coaches Womens Travel Challenge failed to correct a point error and Jack was penal- USRA Michigan Player ized with a technical foul. With a determined Rankings mindset, Jack took the victory with a decisive 11-6 tiebreaker win. Page 7 Cheryl Gudinas (IL) earned a gold medal for the US 2003-04 Tournament by defeating fellow US team member Laura Fenton Calendar (KY) with scores of 15-9, 11-15, 11-5. Cheryl also won the gold medal in 1999 and a silver medal in 1995 in this event. Page 8 The US doubles team of Ruben Gonzales (NY) and Membership Application Mike Guidry (TX) earned a silver medal after being outgunned by the Mexican team of DON’T MISS . . . and Javier Moreno, 15-9, 15-7. The US team had problems finding effective serves against their de- termined opponents. Cheryl Gudinas (IL), Jack Huczek (MI) RAM STATE DOUBLES ENTRY FORM including. . In one of the biggest upsets in international racquetball, Mexico defeated the US in women’s doubles General Player Meeting in an exciting match that went the distance, 8-15, 15-7,11-9. The US team of Jackie Rice (CA) and Kim Auction Russell (TX) had not lost a game internationally prior to the upset. Susy Acosta and Rosy Torres were Tournament Party bursting with energy from a loud, dynamic crowd who cheered them to victory. (cont. page 3 ) October 2003 Racquetball Reporter Page 2

- Felicia Mann

2003-04 I don’t know about you, but I can feel the line, and the party is just another excuse Board of Directors increased energy and excitement about for us to hang out with people that we like racquetball all around me. There are more a little longer. (As a side note – if you have tournaments being hosted, more people anything of value that you would like to do- President playing in leagues, and we don’t even want nate for the auction, please call me at (313) Felicia Mann to get started talking about the Juniors pro- 995-1947. The gifted items do not have to (586) 436-0390 grams. New programs are blossoming, be racquetball related – just something that and old programs are taking on a whole your fellow racquetball player would enjoy Vice President new flavor. I encourage you to look at the for a modest cost). Jack Huczek schedule of racquetball events on our web (248) 373-4541 page - michiganracquetball.org - to keep Lastly, I would like to encourage those rac- up with the lasted in racquetball here in quetball players who are not a member of Secretary Michigan. Now is an exciting time to be the USRA to join. This is usually a touchy involved in racquetball – not only in our subject, but it really shouldn’t be. People Sharon Huczek 3 (248) 373-5255 state, but nationally as well. often ask the question WI - FM (“what is in it for me”), and the usual response is New this year, at the State Doubles Tour- “Well, you get a nice magazine six times a Treasurer nament (Total Sports – December 5 -7, year, and discounts on Hertz car rental and Twayne Howard 2003), the RAM Board is sponsoring a Choice Hotels.” But I say to you that do- (616) 771-0312 statewide RACQUETBALL PLAYER nating your thirty dollars is an opportunity MEETING! at 7:00 pm, Saturday, Decem- for you to share your love for racquetball. Board Members ber 6th. The purpose of the meeting is to Not only can you be excited about your own Tom Blakeslee share some of the new developments racquetball play, you now get the chance Jack White about our state and national racquetball or- to share and support someone else in their Karen Green ganizations, and to provide a forum for you racquetball endeavors – whether it be some to voice any concerns and/or comments Juniors that you will never meet, or intro- about racquetball here in Michigan. It does ducing a housewife to the game – it is all Webmaster not matter whether you are a USRA mem- for a great cause. All that it costs you is Randy Pagels ber or not, All are welcome! Immediately $30 and some faith that your governing (313) 235-7965 following the meeting, RAM is hosting the bodies (RAM and the USRA) will be good “Boy, I Really Like That!” Auction and stewards of your gift. The purpose of your * * * * * * * * Racquetball Party. The proceeds from the donation is to promote racquetball, not Sanctioning Committee auction will be used by RAM to help fund to take over your leagues or to force you to Felicia Mann some new programs that are in the pipe- (cont on page 4) Twayne Howard Tom Blakeslee UPCOMING RAM BOARD MEETINGS . . . . (810) 468-2787 Saturday, November 8, 2003 Junior’s Committee Noon Sharon Huczek Franklin Racquet Club 29350 Northwestern Hwy. Newsletter Southfield, Michigan The Racquetball Reporter 321 Village Dr. Lansing, MI 48911 Saturday, December 6, 2003 7:00 pm The Racquetball Reporter is the official Total Sports publication of the Racquetball Associa- tion of Michigan (RAM) and is published 40501 Production Dr. quarterly. Reproduction in whole or part Mt. Clemens, Michigan of any text, photograph, or illustration without the written permission of RAM is strictly prohibited. “Letters to the RAM would like to issue an invitatrion for all Editor”, photographs and editorial/article contributions should be sent to: Editor, racquetball players to attend both of the RAM The Racquetball Reporter, 321 Village Board Meetings. These are always open to Dr., Lansing, MI 48911. Address the public. Attend a meeting and get in- changes should be sent to: USRA, 1685 W. Uintah, Colorado Springs, CO 80904. volved!!!! October 2003 Racquetball Reporter Page 3

NOMINATION FOR THE RAM please contact Jim Easterling at (517) Checks should be made payable to HALL OF FAME 887-0459. RAM Hall of Fame and mailed to RAM - Jim Easterling Hall of Fame, 321 Village Dr., Lansing, All nominations for induction into the MI 48911. This is a great calendar and Michigan Racquetball Hall of Fame for is for a great cause. Please support The Michigan Racquetball Hall of Fame 2003-04 must be received by the Hall of racquetball in Michigan, order your was developed, in 1984, by the Rac- Fame Committee no later than 2003-2004 racquetball calendar today. quetball Association of Michigan (RAM) NOVEMBER 14, 2003. If you have further questions, please to honor those recipients who demon- contact Jim Easterling, (517) 887-0459. strate outstanding achievement, lead- ership or contribution to the sport of rac- MICHIGAN RACQUETBALL quetball in the State of Michigan. CALENDARS FOR SALE PAN AM GAMES (cont from page 1) Induction into the Hall of Fame is done Michigan has just completed publication yearly. The honor is based upon of its first ever racquetball calendar. The YEARS OF CONSISTENT EXCEL- The highly attractive Pan American Vil- calendar which runs for 15 months, be- lage provided a range of entertainment LENCE in the sport of racquetball in one gins October 1, 2003 and goes through or more of the following areas: and leisure facilities for the athletes and December 31, 2004. The opened cal- coaching staffs to use for relaxation, en- endar is 11 inches wide,by 17 inches high joyment, and residence. However, ABILITY . . . and includes all of the Michigan sanc- Through demonstration of exceptional family members of the athletes and tioned racquetball tournaments as of the coaches found it difficult to visit the ath- playing skill in state, regional and/or na- publication date. The calendar features tional tournament competition. letes, due to the tight security measures pictures of different Michigan racquetball in place. Tour buses transported the players for each month. LEADERSHIP . . . athletes to the various venues around Through generous giving of time and the city for competition. The Some of the people included in the cal- USOC (United States Olympic Commit- talent for the advancement of racquet- endar are Hall of Famers: Lynn Hahn, ball in the State of Michigan by running tee) and the host country provided Jim Hiser, Lou Ellen Fecher, Randy world-class athletic facilities and a tournaments, conducting leagues, les- Minto and Duane Russell; Junior play- sons, serving on the state racquetball friendly atmosphere, making this event ers: Mark and Trent Chester, Dan a memorable experience for all in- association board of directors or other Poindexter, Brad Schapieray, Logan racquetball activities. volved. The next Pan American Games Doezema and Chris Symons; and 2003 will be in 2007 and the host country will State Singles Open Winners: Jim Floyd be Brazil. CONTRIBUTIONS . . . and Paula Saad. Through generous support, including money, facilities or products, for the ad- The calendar as designed by Michigan’s vancement of racquetball in the State Hall of Fame Committee is to help tour- MICHIGAN’S CLUB PROFILE of Michigan. nament players keep track of Michigan’s sanctioned events as well as to raise featuring the If you know someone who qualifies (see money to support Junior programs and FARMINGTON FAMILY YMCA the Hall of Fame Criteria on RAM’s web the Michigan Racquetball Hall of Fame. site at www.michiganracquetball.org) - Don Sepanksi Racquetball Coordinator and that you would like to nominate for Calendars are availabe for purchase induction into the Hall of Fame please from the Davison Racquet Club Junior send a letter with their full name, ad- Program under the direction of Dan The Farmington Family YMCA is one dress, phone number (including area Verbeck; the Life Time Fitness Center of those “unknown racquetball hot- code) and a brief description of why you Junior Program under the direction of beds”, which are probably more numer- think that person deserves to be in the Lewis Forrest; the Orchard Hills Junior ous that most of us would believe. The Hall of Fame to: Program in Grand Rapids under the di- Farmington Y has four regulation sized rection of Paula Spagnuolo; and the Jun- courts which are extremely well main- Hall of Fame Committee iors Program at the Players Athletic Club tained. For example, every year the 321 Village Dr. under the direction of Diana Courtney. floors are re-finished, and last year they Lansing, MI 48911-3760 Calendars may also be purchased di- were sanded to bare wood and then re- rectly from the RAM Hall of Fame Com- painted and re-finished. Also include your name, address and mittee. The price of the calendar is $15 phone number (day & evening) in case each plus postage. Postage for one cal- I maintain an email distribution list of we have to contact you for additional endar is $2; for two calendars $3 and if over 250 racquetball players to keep information. If you have any questions, your purchase three or more calendars, them informed of what’s going on in our regarding the nomination process, postage is free. (continued on page 7) October 2003 Racquetball Reporter Page 4

BRONSON ATHLETIC CLUB TOURNAMENT RACQUETBALL RETURNS TO RIVERVIEW HOSTS SEASON’S FIRST - Twayne M. Howard TOURNAMENT - John Vande Weerd Riverview Athletic Club hosted a full MEN’S 45+ Tom Ford house of racquetball players for the first Champion - Bob Buckingham time in years at the Fall Brawl Racquet- Silver - Keith Vogel The first racquetball tournament of the ball Tournament. Over fifty hearty souls season was held here in Kalamazoo, braved the round robin format, and got MEN’S 55+ and what a success it was, at the as much racquetball as they hoped for. Champion - Bob Gravelyn Bronson Athletic club. The B.A.C. be- Silver - George Goudie ing brand new, rolled out the red carpet Tournament director John Coaker put Bronze - Mike Wahl to all the players to make this tourna- on a first class tournament with the as- ment very enjoyable. We had over 50 sistance of Ron Campanelli, Doug MIXED DOUBLES players come from all over the state to Brown, Twayne M. Howard and spon- Champion - Stephanie Winfrey/ play here in Kalamazoo and what great sors Bob Gravelyn Insurance, Bond Maureen Price play we had, from the Exhibition with Fluidare Inc., Harwoods Printing and Silver - Lynn Kuczjada/Mel Zurack the Pro’s Saturday afternoon through- Advertising, Hurst Mechanical Inc., out the play of the players we had in all Wolverine Tool & Engineering and MEN’S OPEN/A DOUBLES divisions. Now of course, this racquet- PPKW Racquetball. Champion - Jeff Connell/Lewis Forrest ball tournament could not have hap- Silver - Steve Jazwicz/Rick Vrosh pened if we did not get such good spon- Congratulations to our Champions, and sorship, so I do want to mention our thanks to all the players for their sup- MEN’S B/C DOUBLES sponsors that made this tournament port. We hope to see you all next year. Champion - Bob Shurlow/Dan Mullin possible: ProKennex, Visions Glass, Results are as follows: Silver - Mike Wahl/Twayne Howard Gold sponsor; IBA Health plans, Silver sponsor; Marvin Okun Insurance LADIES Agency, Bronze sponsor; Tennis Con- Champion - Stephanie Winfrey nection for restringing racquets for our Silver - Maureen Price players, Fader Equipment, Swan Res- Bronze -Maureen Pendell taurant and Motel and Samuel Mancinos for the great food catered in. MENS OPEN Champion - Joel Bonnett The highlight of this tournament was the Silver - Brandon Cortese doubles exhibition that featured Jack Bronze - Shannon Kohl Huczek, the number 3 IRT player, paired with former collegiate champion MEN’S A and National Doubles Champion, Todd Champion - Kevin Stu O’Keefe O’Neil playing against Jimmy Floyd and Silver - J.D. Brown Joel Bonnett both former national Bronze - Jason Gorski doubles champions as well. The four- MEN’S B some played four hard-fought games Champion - Matt Malolepszy that included many amazing shot-mak- Silver - Al Kohl ing rallies, dives, and incredible gets Bronze - Keith Vogel from each player. The teams split games with each other with each team winning two. We want to thank Jack, MEN’S C LETTER FROM THE PREZ . . . Champion - Randy Harwood Todd, Jimmy and Joel for traveling to Silver - Maureen price play tournaments, just to promote rac- Kalamazoo and putting on a great show Bronze - Ron Hnilica quetball. Seize the opportunity and fill of such high quality racquetball. We out the form on the last page. Oh and by hope to have them all back for next MEN’S D the way, did we mention that you would year’s 2nd annual racquetball shootout! Champion - Steve Fish receive these really cool newsletters too? Silver - Steve Romsek The Men’s Open division was contested Bronze - Randy Andresen As always, if you have any questions or for a first prize of $150 and a nice tro- comments, feel free to e-mail me at phy. Shannon Kohl earned a semifinal MEN’S 25/35+ [email protected] or berth beating a tough opponent in Alex Champion - Twayne Howard call me at home (313) 567-5225. Brown, who played for the first time in Silver - Dan Mullin the open division. Steve Goedker also Bronze - Joshua Thomas Felicia made it to the semi’s beating Paul October 2003 Racquetball Reporter Page 5

Bonson Athletic Club Tournament USRA RANKINGS (cont. from page 5) (as of September 12, 2003) Stanwick in two straight games. The The Women’s division was contested This newsletter contains updated state first seminfinal match paired Joel among Karen Green, Maureen Price, rankings as reported by the USRA. The Bonnett against Shannon Kohl. Al- Wendy Ford and first-time tournament rankings are updated on the RAM web though Shannon played tough, Joel’s player, Jo McDaid. The women com- site monthly or whenever a new set of great roll out kill shots were the peted in a round-robin format. Maureen rankings is received from the USRA. determing factor in beating Shannon in Price edged out Karen Green for the first Rankings are listed by gender, skill or two straight games to earn the spot in place trophy to capture her second cham- age division. These rankings are based the finals. The second semifinal fea- pionship of the tournament. Way to go on the top ten ranked players in each tured a rematch of last spring’s State Maureen!!! division. Due to space limitations in the Championship quarterfinal match be- newsletter, we have listed the top four tween Steve Goedker and Brandon Other winners included: JB Thomas, players in each division only. For the Cortese. As he did at the states last of Kalamazoo, in the Men’s 20 C/D exact number of points each player has spring, Brandon controlled tempo of the division, and Dan VerBeck, of Burton, earned and a complete listing of all action and rolled to victory in two in the Men’s 30 A/B division. Michigan ranked players, please check games. After playing his semifinals out the RAM web site at: match and the doubles exhibition, which www.michigan racquetball.org lasted two hours, Joel Bonnett was very NATIONAL DOUBLES UPDATE Gold points are earned at state, re- sore and tired. However, he was able gional, and national tournaments only. to muster the energy to win the cham- Six players from Michigan travelled to pionship match against Brandon in two Minneapolis for the National Doubles These rankings are printed here exactly games. Joel took the first place trophy Tournament. The draw was particularly as received from the USRA. If you have and $150 cash and Brandon took the small this year. Jack Huczek and Todd any questions about your ranking second place winnings of $50 cash and O’Neil lost in the quarterfinals in Men’s points, please direct them to Kevin Open to the team of John Ellis and Adam Joyce, USRA Membership Director. a trophy. Karp, who eventually went on to win the Men’s Open. Chuck Van Hoose and Bill The finals of the Men’s A division saw USRA RANKINGS Hagedorn played in Men’s 55A and a match-up between young Alex Brown Chuck also played with Jeff Johnson in of Rockford and our local Vic Sherman Womens - Open Men’s B, where they lost in the from Kalamazoo. Vic battled hard, but 1. Paula Saad quarterfinals. Bill Hagedorn and Jeff in the end Alex was just to tough as he 2. Melody Gorno Johnson also played in Men’s 35B. rolled to the championship in 2 games. 3. Laura Patterson Karen Green and Stephanie (Cobb) 3. Felicia Mann Winfrey entered two divisions together, The Men’s B division featured two tour- Women’s 25A and 35A. They were un- Womens - A nament regulars from GrandRapids: Al opposed in 25A and finished third in the 1. Wendy Ford Kohl and J. D. Brown. J. D’s drive serve 35A division. and shot-making proved to be the dif- 2. Mary Horne ference in this one, as he won in two 3. Ruth Beier straight games. It is back 4. Michele Moran Women’s Travel Challenge 4. Lise Stemple The Men’s C division was won by local 4. Diana Courtney Bronson Athletic Club’s own, Bill When: One Saturday each month 4. Maryann Szpont Walker who was playing his first ever 4. Marjorie Pendell tournament. Bill battled through a very Time: 12 noon - 2 pm tough tiebreaker in the semifinals Womens - B against another local player, Ron Where: The clubs will rotate between 1. Marjorie Pendell Pizarek. He carried his momentum into Franklin Athletic Club, Lifetime 2. Lisa Woerdeman the finals as he beat JB Thomas in two Fitness, Player’s Athletic Club 2. Lorna Rose games. and Total Sports 4. Maureen Price

Maureen Price was the big winner in Cost: $7.00 per person Womens - C the Men’s D division. Maureen outlasted 6. Jaqueline Saad Hank Gates in a marathon semifinals Refreshments will be served. Please 7. Roseann Backos match Saturday night that lasted nearly review calendar found on the RAM web 8. Joanne White 1 hour and 30 minutes. She recuper- site and hope to see you at all of the 8. Judy Porter ated and beat Dan Vandenberg in two scheduled challenges. Spread the word 8. Kim Novak games in the finals on Sunday. because this is for fun, to improve skills, learn new things, and meet new friends. (cont. on page 6) October 2003 Racquetball Reporter Page 6

USRA RANKINGS FOR MICHIGAN PLAYERS - as of September 12, 2003 Womens - D Juniors - 10 Mens - D Mens - 35 Mens - 50 1. Abby Mcclellan 1. Dan Poindexter 1. Dan Verduyn 1. Steve Goedker 1. Jim Santino 2. Jacqueline Saad 2. Trent Chester 1. Bruce Hotchkiss 2. Paul Licari 2. Jim Panasiewicz 2. Kim Novak 3. Kevin White 2. Crhis Mayer 3. Michael Anderson 3. Tom Blakeslee 4. J. Campanelli 4. Matt Woerdeman 2. B. Kloesener 4. Jeff Connell 4. Kim Hyde 2. Matt Barbuscak Womens - 25 Juniors - 12 2. Mark Chester Mens - 35 A/B Mens - 50 A/B 4. Melody Gorno 1. Andrew Price 2. Michael Kitchen 4. Paul Licari 1. Pete Harvey 5. Felicia Mann 2. Kevin Clark 5. Glen Williams 2. Keith Vogel 6. Diana Courtney 3. Matt Barbuscak Mens - Novice 6. Randy Pagels 3. Mark Zigila 7. Bridget Kundrot 4. Jordan Emerson 1. Bruce Hotchkiss 7. Robert Lyons 4. Don Edwards 2. Gary Bernard Womens - 25 C/D Juniors - 14 Mens - 35 C/D Mens - 50 C/D 1. Abby Mcclellan 1. Mike Krieger Mens - 24 1. Jeff Johnson 1. Sherman Gipson 1. Lisa Heidrich 2. Steven Lenio 1. Jack Huczek 2. Bob Reou 2. Ken Smith 3. Nick Tloczynski 2. Jeff Mullisn 3. Twayne Howard 3. Richard Worobec Womens - 35 4. David Henkin 3. Brandon cortese 4. Larry Szembelan 1. Melody Gorno 4. Shannon Kohl Mens - 40 2. Paula Saad Juniors - 16 1. Jack White Mens - 55 3. A. Dickerson 1. Mark Chester Mens - 25 2. Mark Novak 2. George Goudie 4. Barb Barber 2. Nick Minto 1. Jeff Mullins 3. Jeff Connell 3. Robert Gravelyn 2. Nick Tloczynski 2. Paul Stanwick 4. Chris Kelly 4. Joe Tomlinson Womens - 35 A/B 4. Chris Cummings 3. Jason Kennedy 4. Rob Fobar 5. Chuck VanHoose 1. Melody Gorno 3. Augie Pasko 4. Greg Hodges 2. Wendy Ford Juniors - 18 Mens - 55 A/B 3. Michele Moran 1. Jack Huczek Mens - 25 A/B Mens - 40 A/B 1. George Goudie 4. Mary Horne 2. Alex Brown 1. Kevin O’Keefe 1. Mike McMillan 2. Art Murphy 3. Mark Chester 2. George Goudie 2. Dave Erdman 3. Mike Wahl Womens - 40 4. Jesse Kramer 2. Tony Gardner 3. Ed Bell 3. Don Edwards 1. Laura Patterson 4. Twayne Howard 4. Dennis Howell 2. Lesley Kishigian Mens - Open 4. Mike Sobczyk Mens - 55 C/D 3. Delois Leaphart 1. Jack Huczek Mens - 40 C/D 1. Dick Tedford 4. S. Huvaere 2. Jim Floyd Mens - 25 C/D 1. Bob Reou 2. Roger Kamps 3. Joel Bonnett 1. Twayne Howard 2. Paul Schultz 3. Tom Sharum Womens - 45 4. Brandon Cortese 2. Mike Easthope 3. Barry Dennis 1. Lesley Kishigian 3. Robert Shurlow 3. Dave Verduyn Mens - 60 2. Delois Leaphart Mens - A 4. Tony Gardner 1. Richard Worobec 3. Diana Courtney 1. Andre Roy Mens - 45 2. C. Wheelihan 4. Claire Kruse 2. Randy Pagels Mens - 30 1. Greg Hodges 3. Larry Carpenter 4. Karen Green 3. Mark Novak 1. Augie Pasko 2. Jack White 4. Stan Kurzman 4. Glen Williams 2. John Kundrot 3. Tom Blakeslee 4. Jess Madden Womens - 45 A/B 4. Ken Bonnett 3. Craig Dennings 4. Lewis Forrest 1. Diana Courtney 4. Dave Kiurski Mens - 65 2. Marjorie Pendell Mens - B 4. Chuck White Mens - 45 A/B 1. Don Revels 3. Kim Novak 1. Tony Gardner 1. Jack White 2. Chuck Kaiser 2. Emilio D’alise Mens - 30 A/B 2. Mike Easthope 3. Bob Dynes Womens - 50 3. John Trendell 1. Kevin O’Keefe 3. Dave Erdman 4. Hank Gates 2. Janet Insko 4. Alex Brown 2. Gregory Lewerenz 3. Al Klann 4. Jim Emerson 3. Mary Horne 3. Todd Currier 3. Chuck VanHoose 4. Sharon Huczek Mens - C 4. Ben Marciniak 3. Mark Zigilia Mens - 70 1. Bob Reou 4. Andre Roy 1. Stanley Kurzman Juniors - 8 2. Barry Dennis Mens - 45 C/D 2. Duane Russell 1. Chris Symons 3. Robert Shurlow Mens - 30 C/D 1. Mike Easthope 2. Logan Doezema 4. Daniel Mullin 1. Twayne Howard 2. Barry Dennis Mens - 75 3. Barb Barber 4. Twayne Howard 2. Dan Mullin 3. Michael Kitchen 1. Bob Miller 3. Dennis Dinauer 4. Ed Clemens 2. Dan Poindexter 4. Robert Shurlow October 2003 Racquetball Reporter Page 7

(cont. from page 3) racquetball program. We have rac- In addition to our scheduled racquetball ers have been the largest group of con- quetball leagues for every skill level activities, we have a regular group of rac- tributors. from USRA Open level to the Begin- quetball players using the courts each ner level. We also run three non-USRA morning from 5:30 am until 7:30 am, and I’ve been running the racquetball pro- tournaments each racquetball season. also a group of players each lunchtime in gram at the Farmington Y for about the We have a small but steady Juniors addition to those in our lunchtime leagues. last 15 years on a volunteer basis. If program also. In addition to evening leagues, usually you would like to know more about the every free court is also reserved. Any racquetball program at the Farmington We run our racquetball leagues year- YMCA member can reserve any available Family YMCA you can contact me via round, and although participation drops court up to two days in advance. email at [email protected] off in the summer months, during the fall and winter we usually have 100 In addition to being enthusiastic racquet- (Editor’s Note: We would like to feature players in 10 + leagues. The majority ball players, our YMCA members are also in each newsletter what racquetball activi- of our leagues run weekday evenings, very generous when it comes to the Y’s ties are taking place in racquet clubs and but we also have a lunchtime league Partner’s with Youth Charity program. YMCA’s throughout Michigan. Please send your articles to the Racquetball Report, 321 and a Friday morning league. Our rac- The last several years racquetball play- Village Dr., Lansing, MI 48911.) quetball leagues are for YMCA mem- Clip and Save bers only.

We hold three tournaments each rac- quetball season. They are held the first weekend of December, the first week- end of February and the first weekend of April. This year will be the 17th year October 17-19 January 23-25 we’ve been hosting tournaments. WEST MICHIGAN OPEN MOTOR CITY ROLLOUT They are non-USRA tournaments with Michigan Athletic Club Courtland Athletic Club a round-robin for each division on Sat- Grand Rapids, MI Utica, MI urday to determine who comes back on Sunday for the semi-finals and fi- October 26 February 6-8 nals. They have been fairly small tour- HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR 10th ANNUAL RACQUETBALL Players Athletic Club CHALLENGE naments with 30-50 participants. Ev- Warren, MI Total Sports eryone gets a t-shirt, food, drinks, and Mt. Clemens, MI plenty of competitive racquetball for November 7-9 their $20 entry fee. Non-members of 10th ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOTOUT February 20-22 the YMCA are welcome to play in our Franklin Athletic Club MICHIGAN ATHLETIC CLUB tournaments, but they must also pay Southfield, MI East Lansing, MI $20 for a one year Program Member- ship. Since their Program Membership November 14-16 March 6 is good for one year from the date of MICHIGAN ATHLETIC CLUB MARCH MADNESS purchase, it amounts to an additional East Lansing, MI Players Athletic Club $7 per tournnament, if they play in all Warren, MI three tournaments we hold during that November 19-23 year. CHOICE 8th ANNUAL US OPEN March 12-14 CHAMPIONSHIPS MAC OPEN We hold challenge courts on every Sat- Memphis, TN Michigan Athletic Club urday and Sunday morning. Since it’s Grand Rapids, Mi very popular, most of the time it’s cut- December 5-7 throat on the courts. This keeps as RAM STATE DOUBLES March 26-28 many players as possible on the courts CHAMPIONSHIP RAM STATE SINGLES and not standing in the hall waiting. Total Sports CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday’s challenge court is from 8:00 Mt. Clemens, MI Players Athletic Club am until 10:30 am and Sunday’s chal- Warren, MI lenge court is from 10:00 am until 12:30 January 9-11 pm. Our challenge court time is open PEN CUP CHALLENGE May 26-31 to non-YMCA players as long as they Peninsular Club 37th EKTELON USRA NATIONAL buy a $10 one-day pass. The one-day Grand Rapids, MI CHAMPIONSHIPS pass allows the person access to the Downtown YMCA entire YMCA facilities for that day. Houston, TX JOIN THE RACQUETBALL ASSOCIATION OF MICHIGAN Membership Includes:

*Membership card, USRA Official Rule Book, travel and equipment discounts *USRA medical, life, and liability insurance at sanctioned events *Four issues of the RAM newsletter, THE RACQUETBALL REPORTER *Six issues of the USRA national magazine, RACQUETBALL MAGAZINE *RAM sanctioned tournament entry forms mailed to your home *Eligibility to play in all sanctioned tournaments and receive national ranking points

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