INTERNATIONAL

RACQUETBALL TOUR ISSUE 3 | YEAR 2010

1. New Season, New President, New Logo! 2. 2010-11 Season Preview 3. HEAD Penn Players Dominate World Championships 4. Ektelon Re-signs Andy Hawthorne for Two Years 5. Mike Boatman Photography 6. HEAD Penn Racquet Sports Signs Top Racquetball Professional 7. Kansas City, Here I Come! 8. 2010-11 IRT Schedule 9. Interview with - Illinois Racquetball Hall of Fame 10. Championship Racquetball Sports Triangle... Tips from the Coach! 11. 2010 San Diego Racquet House IRT Pro/Am [Entry Form] 12. 2010 Colombia Grand Slam [Entry Form] 13. 2010 U.S. Open [Entry Form] NEW SEASON, NEW PRESIDENT, NEW LOGO! By John Scott Many racquetball fans and professionals recognize as the best player of all time. He has numerous #1 titles, he is one of only a few repeat players to win the U.S. Open, and now has another honor to add to his amazing resume...he is immortal- ized in the new IRT logo.

Towards the end of last season, IRT President Jason Mannino issued a challenge to fans across the globe. The IRT was to hold a contest to submit ideas for a new logo. After a worldwide search, one fan was lucky enough to have his submission chosen: Jason Hentges of Allentown, Pennsylvania. Hentges said he’s honored to have his idea for the logo used as the most recognizable symbol of the sport, "It's awe- some! I tell you it's a real privilege that my idea was picked. It's neat that I can show my friends the logo and say, hey that's me."

Click here to sign up Hentges says that he had a lot of great players to choose from. He tried using the images for the IRT newsletter of , Kane Waslenchuck, and before settling on the Swain image. Hentges, who has been an avid player for over 15 years, wins a one hour lesson with the number one player in the world as well as a VIP pass at the U.S. Open.

The tour would like to thank everyone for the hundreds of submissions received during the contest. We look forward to showing off the new logo during the upcoming seasons! 2010-11 SEASON PREVIEW having maintained his ranking in regained the number two rank- starting the season at thirty-two will be an indicator of his ability to fitness, Croft and Carson are in By Kathy Geels the top four for all but the first of ing, he is trading places with after taking last year off from advance, or at least keep pace in excellent shape and put a lot of season ending rank to six, both his nine seasons. In spite of the Carson for the second time and knee surgery. This leaves Croft the top eight. He is known to be a pressure on their opponents. The International Racquetball career firsts for Croft in his three contrast, he and Carson play forcing him down to three again. (#6), Shane Vanderson (#5), and crusher, and the service rule Huczek's controlled game style Tour (IRT) kicks off the 2010-11 years on tour. extremely close, each having Although Carson seems well Chris Crowther (#7) positioned to change could favor him. So far promotes long rallies and he is season the second weekend in narrowly beaten the other for the prepared for a few more seasons break into the top four for the first he has shown that he can main- known to be tireless on court. September. This season offers Beltran and Mannino missing at number one spot during Wase- of peak performance, at thirty- time in their respective careers. tain the pace from a conditioning Vanderson - as one of the best unprecedented opportunities for the top should have little impact lenchuk's two year absence in one, along with Beltran, and point of view. pure shooters - tends to promote fan participation and excitement. on Waselenchuk, Huczek, and seasons 2006/07 and 2007/08. Crowther, he will be one of the At thirty-one, #7 ranked Chris shorter rallies, but depending on In addition to already showing Carson. Barring injury, the effect Huczek finished 2006/07 at oldest full time players Crowther may be the least likely, As far as the other candidates his off season preparation may the influence of a different lead- upward mobility in spots four of the increased number of number one and Carson took it (compared to Huczek's twenty- having reached the semis only for number four are concerned, struggle with the conditioning ership style under new president through ten than in recent years. events won't have much effect away from him in 2007/08. The seven). That being said, aside once so far in his four years in Vanderson is currently ranked demands of so many events. helps to define an entire career. and former pro Jason Mannino, on these three either, since they two players both have unrelent- from Waselenchuk, Carson is the highest. However, he has not Even though number one will the sport will punctuate its The high number of events, the all emphasize conditioning a ing fitness standards and tend to currently the most troubling made it to the finals since 2004, Players like Andy Hawthorne, most likely be a lock for Wase- expanding global presence by reintroduction of the two-serve great deal. The serve rule prob- rely more on control than Wase- player on tour for Huczek. Their in spite of consistently making with his relentless diving, may lenchuk, the outcomes of most conducting the first ever grand rule, and two vacancies at the ably won't impact their games of the other matches impact lenchuk, who is so far fairly records against each other are the semis several times each Generally speaking, after the experience higher levels of slam outside the continental U.S. top formerly held by Jason Man- against each other, unless especially those careers which unapproachable in his physical- nearly split. Although tour new- players have had a chance to get physical stress from so many The schedule so far has twenty nino and for the Huczek and Carson can identify have not yet reached maturity, ity. comer Croft has beaten Carson used to it, the latter round events. Physical readiness could Tier One stops planned, a past five seasons - are all factors a thus-far unexploited weakness but are working vigorously at twice, no other players have so outcomes will begin to tell the be another cause for some number quite a bit higher than that could shake up rankings four in Waselenchuk or each other. establishing themselves in the far been able to consistently story of the effect of the two- swings in the top ten. As far as the average of thirteen. This through ten. The battle for posi- Huczek maintains an advantage challenge these top three play- fans of the tour are concerned, record books. means increased opportunities tion will be especially interesting over Carson when comparing serve rule. Big servers such as ers. This implies that as long as Crowther and Williams would rankings four through ten could for all the pros, as well as to watch in the first part of the careers over the long run, but Being able to understand the Carson maintains his advantage appear to gain from it, but Wase- be more exciting than ever in the increased demands physically season as we see who will capi- recently the two have played impact of wins and losses and over Croft, it's likely the top three lenchuk has already been suc- sport's history. and mentally. talize on the openings, and as evenly, neither giving away any the top ten. However last season follow the changes in the rank- positions will remain the same cessfully using the big serve, so Beltran's post injury capabilities long term advantage from game proved to be Crowther's best on ings is a new opportunity for rac- this season. it's hard to say how much of an With a little analysis of player become more apparent. to game or in the overall statis- tour, with he and Croft emerging quetball fans. As a result of these equalizing effect it will have records and knowledge of the tics. The question of who will move as the only two top players previ- point system, the impact of changes, the sport is beginning season. His ranking seems to against him. Beltran will come into the into the number four ranking is a ously ranked beneath Beltran to to appeal to a greater number of season ranked number thirty-two 2010/11 will be Carson's twelfth jump up two places in the rank- have plateaued at number five enthusiasts. after missing the 2009/10 ings (Crowther from nine to for the past four seasons, in spite Huczek and Carson may benefit because they have the control to season due to a knee injury. If he seven, and Croft from eight to of some rapid moves as a rookie 2010/11 will be a good year for move the ball around the court, regains much of the consistency six). - launching at first from ten to the IRT and its fans. that has secured his position in seven, then to five within his first especially on return of serve. The the top four since 2005, he has Although Crowther is the same few seasons. In addition to what- one obvious effect is that it will In addition to these signs of vital- the potential to play the role of age as Carson and Beltran, he ever problems a returning allow those players that have ity, the rankings themselves are spoiler. At thirty-one, Beltran is has only played in the top ten for Beltran poses to his career already been successful with of particular interest due to a few one of the oldest players on tour. Carson - who has a somewhat the past five years (compared to goals, Vanderson will also expe- lobs and Z’s to go for broke factors that might lend excite- In the only event he played at dynamic, non-traditional style - Carson's eleven, and Beltran's rience the increasing pressure of knowing that they have a second matches on individual career ment to the race for spots four last season's end in Tijuana, has experienced a number of nine). Perhaps a case of talent younger threats in Croft and chance. As far as the impact of goals and rankings can be through ten. The top three spots Mexico, Beltran hinted that he is peaks and valleys throughout his realized too late in his career, . When looking at the followed on the internet live via appear somewhat locked, with not done, taking out Mitch career. Number two ranked Crowther may not yet have records of Crowther, Vanderson, the IRT Network no indication that Kane Waselen- Williams and Jason Mannino Huczek is the more consistent of less easily answered question, played his best game. Between and Croft, Croft’s recent break- (www.IRTNetwork.com). chuk will give up his foothold on before reaching his typical place season, but he's only been in the the two and his ranking is once having been occupied for the Ben Croft and Mitch Williams throughs in the latter rounds and number one, and in the semi-finals and losing to top four for the most recent four again on an upward trajectory past five years alternately by pressuring him for position in the his success against Carson Looking at time lines that span and Rocky Carson seemingly relative newcomer Ben Croft. years. Huczek's ten year career from the first and only dip in his Mannino and Beltran. Mannino rankings, he will need to have seem to indicate a reasonable the short thirty-seven year entrenched at two and three. Beltran's first loss to Croft put the started two seasons after career, when he dropped down has stated he will not be playing another stellar season to chance of moving past Crowther history of professional racquet- However, three factors could up-and-comer into his first Tier Carson, but his climb has been to number three in 08/09. In this pro events, and putting aside his increase his ranking. For and Vanderson this season. ball, it becomes apparent that offer more opportunity for One finals and bolstered his more rapid and consistent, upcoming season, having determination to rise, Beltran is Crowther, this upcoming season each tournament performance having maintained his ranking in regained the number two rank- starting the season at thirty-two will be an indicator of his ability to fitness, Croft and Carson are in the top four for all but the first of ing, he is trading places with after taking last year off from advance, or at least keep pace in excellent shape and put a lot of season ending rank to six, both his nine seasons. In spite of the Carson for the second time and knee surgery. This leaves Croft the top eight. He is known to be a pressure on their opponents. The International Racquetball career firsts for Croft in his three contrast, he and Carson play forcing him down to three again. (#6), Shane Vanderson (#5), and crusher, and the service rule Huczek's controlled game style Tour (IRT) kicks off the 2010-11 years on tour. extremely close, each having Although Carson seems well Chris Crowther (#7) positioned to change could favor him. So far promotes long rallies and he is season the second weekend in narrowly beaten the other for the prepared for a few more seasons break into the top four for the first he has shown that he can main- known to be tireless on court. September. This season offers Beltran and Mannino missing at number one spot during Wase- of peak performance, at thirty- time in their respective careers. tain the pace from a conditioning Vanderson - as one of the best unprecedented opportunities for the top should have little impact lenchuk's two year absence in one, along with Beltran, and point of view. pure shooters - tends to promote fan participation and excitement. on Waselenchuk, Huczek, and seasons 2006/07 and 2007/08. Crowther, he will be one of the At thirty-one, #7 ranked Chris shorter rallies, but depending on In addition to already showing Carson. Barring injury, the effect Huczek finished 2006/07 at oldest full time players Crowther may be the least likely, As far as the other candidates his off season preparation may the influence of a different lead- upward mobility in spots four of the increased number of number one and Carson took it (compared to Huczek's twenty- having reached the semis only for number four are concerned, struggle with the conditioning ership style under new president through ten than in recent years. events won't have much effect away from him in 2007/08. The seven). That being said, aside once so far in his four years in Vanderson is currently ranked demands of so many events. helps to define an entire career. and former pro Jason Mannino, on these three either, since they two players both have unrelent- from Waselenchuk, Carson is the highest. However, he has not Even though number one will the sport will punctuate its The high number of events, the all emphasize conditioning a ing fitness standards and tend to currently the most troubling made it to the finals since 2004, Players like Andy Hawthorne, most likely be a lock for Wase- expanding global presence by reintroduction of the two-serve great deal. The serve rule prob- rely more on control than Wase- player on tour for Huczek. Their in spite of consistently making with his relentless diving, may lenchuk, the outcomes of most conducting the first ever grand rule, and two vacancies at the ably won't impact their games of the other matches impact lenchuk, who is so far fairly records against each other are the semis several times each Generally speaking, after the experience higher levels of slam outside the continental U.S. top formerly held by Jason Man- against each other, unless especially those careers which unapproachable in his physical- nearly split. Although tour new- players have had a chance to get physical stress from so many The schedule so far has twenty nino and Alvaro Beltran for the Huczek and Carson can identify have not yet reached maturity, ity. comer Croft has beaten Carson used to it, the latter round events. Physical readiness could Tier One stops planned, a past five seasons - are all factors a thus-far unexploited weakness but are working vigorously at twice, no other players have so outcomes will begin to tell the be another cause for some number quite a bit higher than that could shake up rankings four in Waselenchuk or each other. establishing themselves in the far been able to consistently story of the effect of the two- swings in the top ten. As far as the average of thirteen. This through ten. The battle for posi- Huczek maintains an advantage challenge these top three play- fans of the tour are concerned, record books. means increased opportunities tion will be especially interesting over Carson when comparing serve rule. Big servers such as ers. This implies that as long as Crowther and Williams would rankings four through ten could for all the pros, as well as to watch in the first part of the careers over the long run, but Being able to understand the Carson maintains his advantage © 2010 Mike Boatman appear to gain from it, but Wase- be more exciting than ever in the increased demands physically season as we see who will capi- recently the two have played impact of wins and losses and over Croft, it's likely the top three lenchuk has already been suc- sport's history. and mentally. talize on the openings, and as evenly, neither giving away any the top ten. However last season follow the changes in the rank- positions will remain the same cessfully using the big serve, so Beltran's post injury capabilities long term advantage from game proved to be Crowther's best on ings is a new opportunity for rac- this season. it's hard to say how much of an With a little analysis of player become more apparent. to game or in the overall statis- tour, with he and Croft emerging quetball fans. As a result of these equalizing effect it will have records and knowledge of the tics. The question of who will move as the only two top players previ- point system, the impact of changes, the sport is beginning season. His ranking seems to against him. Beltran will come into the into the number four ranking is a ously ranked beneath Beltran to to appeal to a greater number of season ranked number thirty-two 2010/11 will be Carson's twelfth jump up two places in the rank- have plateaued at number five enthusiasts. Huczek and Carson may benefit after missing the 2009/10 ings (Crowther from nine to for the past four seasons, in spite because they have the control to season due to a knee injury. If he seven, and Croft from eight to of some rapid moves as a rookie 2010/11 will be a good year for move the ball around the court, regains much of the consistency six). - launching at first from ten to the IRT and its fans. that has secured his position in seven, then to five within his first especially on return of serve. The one obvious effect is that it will the top four since 2005, he has Although Crowther is the same few seasons. In addition to what- allow those players that have In addition to these signs of vital- the potential to play the role of age as Carson and Beltran, he ever problems a returning already been successful with ity, the rankings themselves are spoiler. At thirty-one, Beltran is has only played in the top ten for Beltran poses to his career lobs and Z’s to go for broke of particular interest due to a few one of the oldest players on tour. Carson - who has a somewhat the past five years (compared to goals, Vanderson will also expe- knowing that they have a second matches on individual career factors that might lend excite- In the only event he played at dynamic, non-traditional style - Carson's eleven, and Beltran's rience the increasing pressure of chance. As far as the impact of goals and rankings can be ment to the race for spots four last season's end in Tijuana, has experienced a number of nine). Perhaps a case of talent younger threats in Croft and followed on the internet live via through ten. The top three spots Mexico, Beltran hinted that he is peaks and valleys throughout his realized too late in his career, Jose Rojas. When looking at the © 2010 Mike Boatman the IRT Network appear somewhat locked, with not done, taking out Mitch career. Number two ranked Crowther may not yet have records of Crowther, Vanderson, (www.IRTNetwork.com). no indication that Kane Waselen- Williams and Jason Mannino Huczek is the more consistent of less easily answered question, played his best game. Between and Croft, Croft’s recent break- chuk will give up his foothold on before reaching his typical place season, but he's only been in the the two and his ranking is once having been occupied for the Ben Croft and Mitch Williams throughs in the latter rounds and Looking at time lines that span number one, and Jack Huczek in the semi-finals and losing to top four for the most recent four again on an upward trajectory past five years alternately by pressuring him for position in the his success against Carson the short thirty-seven year and Rocky Carson seemingly relative newcomer Ben Croft. years. Huczek's ten year career from the first and only dip in his Mannino and Beltran. Mannino rankings, he will need to have seem to indicate a reasonable history of professional racquet- entrenched at two and three. Beltran's first loss to Croft put the started two seasons after career, when he dropped down has stated he will not be playing another stellar season to chance of moving past Crowther ball, it becomes apparent that However, three factors could up-and-comer into his first Tier Carson, but his climb has been to number three in 08/09. In this pro events, and putting aside his increase his ranking. For and Vanderson this season. each tournament performance offer more opportunity for One finals and bolstered his more rapid and consistent, upcoming season, having determination to rise, Beltran is Crowther, this upcoming season having maintained his ranking in regained the number two rank- starting the season at thirty-two will be an indicator of his ability to fitness, Croft and Carson are in the top four for all but the first of ing, he is trading places with after taking last year off from advance, or at least keep pace in excellent shape and put a lot of season ending rank to six, both his nine seasons. In spite of the Carson for the second time and knee surgery. This leaves Croft the top eight. He is known to be a pressure on their opponents. The International Racquetball career firsts for Croft in his three contrast, he and Carson play forcing him down to three again. (#6), Shane Vanderson (#5), and crusher, and the service rule Huczek's controlled game style Tour (IRT) kicks off the 2010-11 years on tour. extremely close, each having Although Carson seems well Chris Crowther (#7) positioned to change could favor him. So far promotes long rallies and he is season the second weekend in narrowly beaten the other for the prepared for a few more seasons break into the top four for the first he has shown that he can main- known to be tireless on court. September. This season offers Beltran and Mannino missing at number one spot during Wase- of peak performance, at thirty- time in their respective careers. tain the pace from a conditioning Vanderson - as one of the best unprecedented opportunities for the top should have little impact lenchuk's two year absence in one, along with Beltran, and point of view. pure shooters - tends to promote fan participation and excitement. on Waselenchuk, Huczek, and seasons 2006/07 and 2007/08. Crowther, he will be one of the At thirty-one, #7 ranked Chris shorter rallies, but depending on In addition to already showing Carson. Barring injury, the effect Huczek finished 2006/07 at oldest full time players Crowther may be the least likely, As far as the other candidates his off season preparation may the influence of a different lead- upward mobility in spots four of the increased number of number one and Carson took it (compared to Huczek's twenty- having reached the semis only for number four are concerned, struggle with the conditioning ership style under new president through ten than in recent years. events won't have much effect away from him in 2007/08. The seven). That being said, aside once so far in his four years in Vanderson is currently ranked demands of so many events. helps to define an entire career. and former pro Jason Mannino, on these three either, since they two players both have unrelent- from Waselenchuk, Carson is the highest. However, he has not Even though number one will the sport will punctuate its The high number of events, the all emphasize conditioning a ing fitness standards and tend to currently the most troubling made it to the finals since 2004, Players like Andy Hawthorne, most likely be a lock for Wase- expanding global presence by reintroduction of the two-serve great deal. The serve rule prob- rely more on control than Wase- player on tour for Huczek. Their in spite of consistently making © 2010 Mike Boatman with his relentless diving, may lenchuk, the outcomes of most conducting the first ever grand rule, and two vacancies at the ably won't impact their games of the other matches impact lenchuk, who is so far fairly records against each other are the semis several times each Generally speaking, after the experience higher levels of slam outside the continental U.S. top formerly held by Jason Man- against each other, unless especially those careers which unapproachable in his physical- nearly split. Although tour new- players have had a chance to get physical stress from so many The schedule so far has twenty nino and Alvaro Beltran for the Huczek and Carson can identify have not yet reached maturity, ity. comer Croft has beaten Carson used to it, the latter round events. Physical readiness could Tier One stops planned, a past five seasons - are all factors a thus-far unexploited weakness but are working vigorously at twice, no other players have so outcomes will begin to tell the be another cause for some number quite a bit higher than that could shake up rankings four in Waselenchuk or each other. establishing themselves in the far been able to consistently story of the effect of the two- swings in the top ten. As far as the average of thirteen. This through ten. The battle for posi- Huczek maintains an advantage challenge these top three play- fans of the tour are concerned, record books. means increased opportunities tion will be especially interesting over Carson when comparing serve rule. Big servers such as ers. This implies that as long as Crowther and Williams would rankings four through ten could for all the pros, as well as to watch in the first part of the careers over the long run, but Being able to understand the Carson maintains his advantage appear to gain from it, but Wase- be more exciting than ever in the increased demands physically season as we see who will capi- recently the two have played impact of wins and losses and over Croft, it's likely the top three lenchuk has already been suc- sport's history. and mentally. talize on the openings, and as evenly, neither giving away any the top ten. However last season follow the changes in the rank- positions will remain the same cessfully using the big serve, so Beltran's post injury capabilities long term advantage from game proved to be Crowther's best on ings is a new opportunity for rac- this season. it's hard to say how much of an With a little analysis of player become more apparent. to game or in the overall statis- tour, with he and Croft emerging quetball fans. As a result of these © 2010 Mike Boatman equalizing effect it will have records and knowledge of the tics. The question of who will move as the only two top players previ- point system, the impact of changes, the sport is beginning season. His ranking seems to against him. Beltran will come into the into the number four ranking is a ously ranked beneath Beltran to to appeal to a greater number of season ranked number thirty-two 2010/11 will be Carson's twelfth jump up two places in the rank- have plateaued at number five enthusiasts. Huczek and Carson may benefit after missing the 2009/10 ings (Crowther from nine to for the past four seasons, in spite because they have the control to season due to a knee injury. If he seven, and Croft from eight to of some rapid moves as a rookie 2010/11 will be a good year for move the ball around the court, regains much of the consistency six). - launching at first from ten to the IRT and its fans. that has secured his position in seven, then to five within his first especially on return of serve. The one obvious effect is that it will the top four since 2005, he has Although Crowther is the same few seasons. In addition to what- allow those players that have In addition to these signs of vital- the potential to play the role of age as Carson and Beltran, he ever problems a returning already been successful with ity, the rankings themselves are spoiler. At thirty-one, Beltran is has only played in the top ten for Beltran poses to his career lobs and Z’s to go for broke of particular interest due to a few one of the oldest players on tour. Carson - who has a somewhat the past five years (compared to goals, Vanderson will also expe- knowing that they have a second matches on individual career factors that might lend excite- In the only event he played at dynamic, non-traditional style - Carson's eleven, and Beltran's rience the increasing pressure of chance. As far as the impact of goals and rankings can be ment to the race for spots four last season's end in Tijuana, has experienced a number of nine). Perhaps a case of talent younger threats in Croft and followed on the internet live via through ten. The top three spots Mexico, Beltran hinted that he is peaks and valleys throughout his realized too late in his career, Jose Rojas. When looking at the the IRT Network appear somewhat locked, with not done, taking out Mitch career. Number two ranked Crowther may not yet have records of Crowther, Vanderson, (www.IRTNetwork.com). no indication that Kane Waselen- Williams and Jason Mannino Huczek is the more consistent of less easily answered question, played his best game. Between and Croft, Croft’s recent break- chuk will give up his foothold on before reaching his typical place season, but he's only been in the the two and his ranking is once having been occupied for the Ben Croft and Mitch Williams throughs in the latter rounds and Looking at time lines that span number one, and Jack Huczek in the semi-finals and losing to top four for the most recent four again on an upward trajectory past five years alternately by pressuring him for position in the his success against Carson the short thirty-seven year and Rocky Carson seemingly relative newcomer Ben Croft. years. Huczek's ten year career from the first and only dip in his Mannino and Beltran. Mannino rankings, he will need to have seem to indicate a reasonable history of professional racquet- entrenched at two and three. Beltran's first loss to Croft put the started two seasons after career, when he dropped down has stated he will not be playing another stellar season to chance of moving past Crowther ball, it becomes apparent that However, three factors could up-and-comer into his first Tier Carson, but his climb has been to number three in 08/09. In this pro events, and putting aside his increase his ranking. For and Vanderson this season. each tournament performance offer more opportunity for One finals and bolstered his more rapid and consistent, upcoming season, having determination to rise, Beltran is Crowther, this upcoming season having maintained his ranking in regained the number two rank- starting the season at thirty-two will be an indicator of his ability to fitness, Croft and Carson are in HEAD PENN PLAYERS DOMINATE WORLD Kuznetsova, Victoria Azarenka, the top four for all but the first of ing, he is trading places with after taking last year off from advance, or at least keep pace in excellent shape and put a lot of RACQUETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS Alize Cornet, Patty Schnyder, season ending rank to six, both his nine seasons. In spite of the Carson for the second time and knee surgery. This leaves Croft the top eight. He is known to be a pressure on their opponents. 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Physical readiness could Tier One stops planned, a past five seasons - are all factors a thus-far unexploited weakness but are working vigorously at through convincing wins in the organized into four divisions: twice, no other players have so outcomes will begin to tell the be another cause for some number quite a bit higher than that could shake up rankings four in Waselenchuk or each other. establishing themselves in the team competition. The team Winter Sports, Racquet Sports, far been able to consistently story of the effect of the two- swings in the top ten. As far as the average of thirteen. This through ten. The battle for posi- Huczek maintains an advantage record books. victories successfully defended Diving and Licensing. We sell challenge these top three play- serve rule. Big servers such as fans of the tour are concerned, means increased opportunities tion will be especially interesting over Carson when comparing the American titles won at the products under the HEAD ers. This implies that as long as Crowther and Williams would rankings four through ten could for all the pros, as well as to watch in the first part of the careers over the long run, but Being able to understand the 2008 World Championships in (tennis, squash, paddle and Carson maintains his advantage appear to gain from it, but Wase- be more exciting than ever in the increased demands physically season as we see who will capi- recently the two have played impact of wins and losses and Ireland. racquetball racquets, tennis over Croft, it's likely the top three lenchuk has already been suc- sport's history. and mentally. talize on the openings, and as evenly, neither giving away any the top ten. However last season follow the changes in the rank- balls, tennis footwear, badminton positions will remain the same cessfully using the big serve, so Beltran's post injury capabilities long term advantage from game proved to be Crowther's best on ings is a new opportunity for rac- In his first event since returning to products, alpine skis, ski bindings this season. it's hard to say how much of an With a little analysis of player become more apparent. to game or in the overall statis- tour, with he and Croft emerging quetball fans. As a result of these the HEAD Penn family, Rocky and ski boots, protection, equalizing effect it will have records and knowledge of the tics. The question of who will move as the only two top players previ- point system, the impact of changes, the sport is beginning Carson, who plays with the snowboards, bindings and season. His ranking seems to against him. Beltran will come into the into the number four ranking is a ously ranked beneath Beltran to to appeal to a greater number of YOUTEK Blackjack, also has a boots), Penn (tennis and season ranked number thirty-two 2010/11 will be Carson's twelfth jump up two places in the rank- have plateaued at number five enthusiasts. major contribution to the racquetball balls), Tyrolia (ski Huczek and Carson may benefit after missing the 2009/10 ings (Crowther from nine to for the past four seasons, in spite American dominance in the team bindings), and Mares/Dacor because they have the control to season due to a knee injury. If he seven, and Croft from eight to of some rapid moves as a rookie 2010/11 will be a good year for competition. Jack and Rocky won (diving equipment) brands. We move the ball around the court, regains much of the consistency six). - launching at first from ten to the IRT and its fans. both their respective matches as hold leading positions in all of our especially on return of serve. The that has secured his position in seven, then to five within his first the United States defeated product markets and our one obvious effect is that it will the top four since 2005, he has Although Crowther is the same few seasons. In addition to what- Canada in the Men’s Team Final. products are endorsed by some allow those players that have In addition to these signs of vital- the potential to play the role of age as Carson and Beltran, he ever problems a returning Rocky also captured his second of the world’s top athletes already been successful with ity, the rankings themselves are spoiler. At thirty-one, Beltran is has only played in the top ten for Beltran poses to his career consecutive IRF Men’s Singles including Novak Djokovic, lobs and Z’s to go for broke of particular interest due to a few one of the oldest players on tour. Carson - who has a somewhat the past five years (compared to goals, Vanderson will also expe- World Championship. Andrew Murray, Robin Soderling, knowing that they have a second matches on individual career factors that might lend excite- In the only event he played at dynamic, non-traditional style - Carson's eleven, and Beltran's rience the increasing pressure of Gilles Simon, Stanislas chance. As far as the impact of goals and rankings can be ment to the race for spots four last season's end in Tijuana, has experienced a number of nine). Perhaps a case of talent younger threats in Croft and Showing the strength of the Wawrinka, Richard Gasquet, followed on the internet live via through ten. The top three spots Mexico, Beltran hinted that he is peaks and valleys throughout his realized too late in his career, Jose Rojas. When looking at the HEAD Penn team, Carson’s Ivan Ljubicic, Svetlana the IRT Network appear somewhat locked, with not done, taking out Mitch career. Number two ranked Crowther may not yet have records of Crowther, Vanderson, opponent in the Men’s Singles (www.IRTNetwork.com). no indication that Kane Waselen- Williams and Jason Mannino Huczek is the more consistent of less easily answered question, played his best game. Between and Croft, Croft’s recent break- Final was his teammate, Jack chuk will give up his foothold on before reaching his typical place season, but he's only been in the the two and his ranking is once having been occupied for the Ben Croft and Mitch Williams throughs in the latter rounds and Huczek. Rocky won the match in Looking at time lines that span number one, and Jack Huczek in the semi-finals and losing to top four for the most recent four again on an upward trajectory past five years alternately by pressuring him for position in the his success against Carson two close games: 15-13, 15-14. the short thirty-seven year and Rocky Carson seemingly relative newcomer Ben Croft. years. Huczek's ten year career from the first and only dip in his Mannino and Beltran. Mannino rankings, he will need to have seem to indicate a reasonable All photography is the property With his World Championship history of professional racquet- of Mike Boatman Photography. entrenched at two and three. Beltran's first loss to Croft put the started two seasons after career, when he dropped down has stated he will not be playing another stellar season to chance of moving past Crowther wins in Ireland and South Korea, ball, it becomes apparent that However, three factors could up-and-comer into his first Tier Carson, but his climb has been to number three in 08/09. In this pro events, and putting aside his increase his ranking. For and Vanderson this season. Carson joins an elite list of each tournament performance http://www.mikeboatman.com/ offer more opportunity for One finals and bolstered his more rapid and consistent, upcoming season, having determination to rise, Beltran is Crowther, this upcoming season players who have won multiple Kuznetsova, Victoria Azarenka, professional tour. He achieved season to start so I can get out Alize Cornet, Patty Schnyder, his highest season end ranking of there with my new EXO3 Ignite” Amelie Mauresmo, Zhou Mi, #9 on the International said Hawthorne. Karim Darwish, Jack Huczek, Racquetball Tour (IRT) and is Phoenix, AZ -- August 21, 2010 - World Championships; a list that Bode Miller, Didier Cuche, Marco looking forward to rising up the About Ektelon Players from HEAD Penn’s includes Huczek. Büchel, Patrick Staudacher, ranks even higher during the next Based in Bordentown, New powerhouse team of top Rainer Schönfelder, Markus two years. “I am extremely happy Jersey, Ektelon is a division of racquetball players helped the In the Women’s Doubles Larsson, Lindsey Vonn, Anja to be able to continue my Prince Sports, Inc. Ektelon has United States sweep the Men’s Competition, Paraiso brought Paerson, Maria Riesch, Elisabeth racquetball career with Ektelon. enjoyed the longest, most and Women’s Team home the silver medal. Görgl, Sarka Zahrobska and Jon The support they have given me successful reign of dominance in Competitions at the International Olsson. throughout my career has been the sport of racquetball. Ektelon's Racquetball Federation’s (IRF) ABOUT HEAD: HEAD NV is a something I will never forget.” heritage includes some of the top 15th World Championships. leading global manufacturer and Media contact: Andy is a real road warrior as he players in the sport’s history HEAD Penn’s Jack Huczek, who marketer of premium branded Allison Barnett and his wife Tracy play including former No. 1 players plays with the YOUTEK Royal sports equipment. HEAD NV’s 602-447-2324 tournaments almost every Mike Yellen, Dave Peck, Ruben Flush and Jackie Paraiso, who ordinary shares are listed on the [email protected] weekend. He not only plays all Gonzalez, and plays with the YOUTEK Royal Vienna Stock Exchange IRT Stops but he also supports current world No. 1 Paola Flush, paced the American team (HEAD).Our business is Ektelon in all facets by setting up Longoria. In addition, Ektelon through convincing wins in the organized into four divisions: an Ektelon display of product at has introduced more team competition. The team Winter Sports, Racquet Sports, EKTELON RE-SIGNS all Tier 1 IRT Events. revolutionary technologies and victories successfully defended Diving and Licensing. We sell ANDY HAWTHORNE programs to the sport than any the American titles won at the products under the HEAD FOR TWO YEARS Some of Andy’s most memorable other company. Ektelon 2008 World Championships in (tennis, squash, paddle and accomplishments this past innovations include oversized Ireland. racquetball racquets, tennis Bordentown, NJ – August 18, season have been making it to racquetball racquets, the balls, tennis footwear, badminton 2010 - Top Touring racquetball the semi-finals of the 2010 Racquet Taper System (RTS), In his first event since returning to products, alpine skis, ski bindings professional Andy Hawthorne National Singles Tournament. In Power Ring® racquets and Total the HEAD Penn family, Rocky and ski boots, protection, has signed a new two year deal making it to the semi’s this put Racquet Customization, Carson, who plays with the snowboards, bindings and to continue playing and using Andy back on the US National VisionGrip and O3 among others. YOUTEK Blackjack, also has a boots), Penn (tennis and Ektelon’s entire line of products. Team. Another notable win for For more information please major contribution to the racquetball balls), Tyrolia (ski Andy was winning the Mixed contact us at 800-283-2635 or log American dominance in the team bindings), and Mares/Dacor Andy has been playing with Open Doubles at the 2010 US onto our website at competition. Jack and Rocky won (diving equipment) brands. We Ektelon his entire career and has National Doubles in Phoenix, AZ www.ektelon.com. both their respective matches as hold leading positions in all of our risen up the ranks on the men’s this past February. A title that he the United States defeated product markets and our had won two years prior. “Andy Contact: Canada in the Men’s Team Final. products are endorsed by some is one of the most exciting players Rocky also captured his second of the world’s top athletes to watch in the sport, and fans 609-291-5996 consecutive IRF Men’s Singles including Novak Djokovic, love watching him dive after World Championship. Andrew Murray, Robin Soderling, every ball. He is a real battler on [email protected] Gilles Simon, Stanislas the court as he goes all out after Showing the strength of the Wawrinka, Richard Gasquet, every point of every match he HEAD Penn team, Carson’s Ivan Ljubicic, Svetlana plays” says Ektelon Vice opponent in the Men’s Singles President, Scott Winters. Final was his teammate, Jack Huczek. Rocky won the match in “I love to play this sport and two close games: 15-13, 15-14. represent this brand. The way With his World Championship Ektelon takes care of its athletes wins in Ireland and South Korea, is incredible and I feel very Carson joins an elite list of fortunate to be a part of the team, players who have won multiple and I look forward to the new Hi I’m Mike Boatman,

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Kuznetsova, Victoria Azarenka, When not traveling the world Alize Cornet, Patty Schnyder, Carson started to build one of the playing racquetball, Carson lives Amelie Mauresmo, Zhou Mi, © Mike Boatman 2010 most impressive resumes the in Southern California with his Karim Darwish, Jack Huczek, sport of racquetball has ever wife Jennifer and their children Bode Miller, Didier Cuche, Marco seen at the age of 10. Carson Jasmine and Christian. Carson Büchel, Patrick Staudacher, won seven consecutive USA will begin his trek back to No. 1 in Rainer Schönfelder, Markus Racquetball (USAR) Junior September, as the IRT kicks off its Larsson, Lindsey Vonn, Anja National Singles Championships. season in Kansas City. 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Carson, who finished the Championships. ordinary shares are listed on the 602-447-2324 2009-2010 IRT season at #3, has Vienna Stock Exchange [email protected] signed a long term contract to A Californian who loves to surf (“HEAD”).Our business is exclusively use equipment from when not on the racquetball organized into four divisions: HEAD Penn Racquet Sports. court, Carson helped popularize Winter Sports, Racquet Sports, Rocky Carson joins the outdoor racquetball with a Diving and Licensing. We sell dominating HEAD Penn Team combined 8 World Outdoor products under the HEAD which will now include 3 of the top Racquetball (WOR) Singles and (tennis, squash, paddle and 5 ranked players on the IRT Tour. Doubles Titles. Rocky Carson is racquetball racquets, tennis the only racquetball player in balls, tennis footwear, badminton My previous clients include Bryan Foods Inc., CSX, Exxon Company USA, Grand Casino, Inter- “I’m very excited to be back with history to earn the “racquetball products, alpine skis, ski bindings national Paper, Tyson Foods, UCAR Carbon Company, and Viking Range Corp. Please HEAD. Their faith in me as a top trifecta” by winning the USAR and ski boots, protection, ranked player and our shared National Singles title, USAR snowboards, bindings and vision for the future of racquetball National Doubles title and WOR boots), Penn (tennis and solidified my decision to rejoin the Outdoor Nationals title in the racquetball balls), Tyrolia (ski HEAD Penn team.” said Carson. same season. He has been a bindings), and Mares/Dacor Carson’s breakout season member of the USAR National (diving equipment) brands. We occurred in 2007-2008 when he Adult Team for 11 consecutive hold leading positions in all of our captured seven tournament titles, years. As member of that team, product markets and our including the 2007 US OPEN and Carson won the 2008 the 2008 IRT Pro Nationals, and International Racquetball IRTfinished National the season asSponsorship the #1 Federation’s Program (IRF) World Singles ranked player in the world. Championship. Always a fan favorite on tour, Carson is looking to take his “Rocky is not only an incredible game to the next level while also player but a true ambassador for finding ways to help grow the the sport of racquetball. 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Even if you vision for the future of racquetball National Doubles title and WOR boots), Penn (tennis and The “tier” level of an IRT stop potential benchmarks for players athletes' work-ethic, motivation, Meanwhile, Huczek has made cannot sit down for a meal, you Evelyn (Eve) Fay Huczek was born solidified my decision to rejoin the Outdoor Nationals title in the racquetball balls), Tyrolia (ski refers to the amount of prize at this event. Due to shifts in the and how they have prepared for the finals all three years, but has should at least take the time to HEAD Penn team.” said Carson. same season. He has been a bindings), and Mares/Dacor June 17th. She weighed in at 7lbs money, which determines the top ranks, several players in the this season. Croft and Crowther only one win so far. Although circle within 1000 yards of the Carson’s breakout season member of the USAR National (diving equipment) brands. We 10oz and 20in long. level of pro participation. 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Although Crowther is one of the each other in this event, their including the 2007 US OPEN and Carson won the 2008 sufficient to attract all of the top Tournament results such as oldest players currently touring finishes here may be an Athletic Club, through the scenic the 2008 IRT Pro Nationals, and International Racquetball eight ranked pros, most of whom those listed below, as well as a full-time, he is among the least indication of their intensity mansions of Mission Hills. finished the season as the #1 Federation’s (IRF) World Singles typically do not appear for the fascinating array of player experienced playing among the coming into the season. ranked player in the world. Championship. lower tiered events. It takes a lot statistics, top eight. 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AUGUST 27-29 WPRO TEXAS OPEN IRT SATELLITE - DALLAS, TX (T5) SEPTEMBER 9-12 GHOST OF GEORGETOWN - KANSAS CITY, KS (T1) SEPTEMBER 15-19 CALI COLOMBIA GRAND SLAM - CALI, COLOMBIA (GS) SEPTEMBER 30-OCT 3 SAN DIEGO RACQUET HOUSE IRT Pro/Am - SAN DIEGO, CA (T1) OCTOBER 1-3 KITCHENER CLASSIC - KITCHENER, CANADA (T4) OCTOBER 8-10 AUBURN VW OPEN - KENT, WA (T4) OCTOBER 8-10 LOU BRADLEY MEMORIAL - MADISON, WI (T2) OCTOBER 15-17 WEST MICHIGAN OPEN - GRAND RAPIDS, MI (T4) OCTOBER 20-24 U.S. OPEN - MINNEAPOLIS, MN (GS) OCTOBER 29-31 NEW MEXICO Pro/Am - ALBUQUERQUE, NM (T3) OCTOBER 29-31 68 INSIDE SPORTS Pro/Am - KANSAS CITY, KS (T3) OCTOBER 29-31 IRT HALLOWEEN CASH TOURNAMENT - PORT RICHEY, FL (T4) NOVEMBER 4-7 CORONA OPEN - CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO (T1) NOVEMBER 5-7 POMONA VALLEY OPEN - POMONA, CA (T4) NOVEMBER 5-7 LONG ISLAND OPEN - LONG ISLAND, NY (T4) NOVEMBER 18-21 18TH ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT - GARDEN CITY, KS (T2) DECEMBER 3-6 ROSE CITY Pro/Am - PORTLAND, OR (T1) DECEMBER 3-6 ST. NICK SPLAT - MILLERSVILLE, MD (T3) DECEMBER 9-12 MARKET AMERICA Pro/Am - GREENSBORO, NC (T1) JANUARY 6-9 COAST TO COAST CALIFORNIA OPEN - LOS ANGLES, CA (T1) JANUARY 13-16 NEW YORK CITY Pro/Am - LONG ISLAND, NY (T1) JANUARY 20-23 LAWLER SPORTS Pro/Am - TERRE HAUTE, IN (T1) JANUARY 21-23 NEW JERSEY OPEN - FAIRFIELD, NJ (T4) JANUARY 21-23 CONCORD OPEN - CONCORD, CA (T4) JANUARY 27-30 WICHITA OPEN - WICHITA, KS (T4) JANUARY 27-30 LEWIS DRUG Pro/Am - SIOUX FALLS, SD (T2) FEBRUARY 4-6 CINCINNATI OPEN - CINCINNATI, OH (T4) FEBRUARY 11-13 KEYSTONE CLASSIC - , CANADA (T4) FEBRUARY 9-13 U.S. NATIONAL DOUBLES - PHOENIX, AZ (USAR) FEBRUARY 17-20 SEATTLE OPEN - SEATTLE, WA (T1) FEBRUARY 17-20 TORNADO ALLEY OPEN - WICHITA FALLS, TX (T4) FEBRUARY 24- 27 SAN DIEGO OPEN - SAN DIEGO, CA (T1) MARCH 3-5 CARL MYERS MEMORIAL - GARDEN CITY, KS (T2) MARCH 3-5 LEAMINGTON RACQUETBALL CLASSIC - LEAMINGTON, CANADA (T4) MARCH 10-13 FLORIDA SPRING BREAK Pro/Am - FL (T1) MARCH 17-19 SALT LAKE CITY Pro/Am - SALT LAKE CITY, UT (T1) MARCH 18-20 NORTHWEST OPEN - BELLINGHAM, WA (T4) MARCH 24-27 ST. LOUIS OPEN - ST. LOUIS, MO (T1) APRIL 1-3 TOPEKA OPEN - TOPEKA, KS (T4) APRIL 7-10 SOUTH CAROLINA OPEN (T4) APRIL14-17 MEXICO OPEN - TIJUANA, MEXICO (T1) APRIL 28-MAY 1 ALISO VIEJO Pro/Am - ALISO VIEJO, CA (T1) MAY 5-8 CAMPESTRE JUAREZ OPEN - JUAREZ, MEXICO (T1) MAY 6-8 CINCO DE MAYO SHOOTOUT - PUEBLO, CO (T4) MAY 12-15 BOSTON Pro/Am - BOSTON, MA (T1) MAY 12-15 CANADIAN RACQUETBALL CLASSIC (T1) MAY 19-22 COSTA RICA OPEN - SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA (T4) MAY 25-29 IRT PRO NATIONALS/USAR FINALS - LOCATION TBD (GS) JUNE 10-12 MARYLAND OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS - LAUREL, MD (T4) JULY 22-24 TAMPA OPEN - TAMPA, FL (T3)

Dates subject to change. Check http://irt-tour.com for the latest updates. INTERVIEW WITH CHERYL GUDINAS recently. It was a huge article and number one on tour. Next May I ILLINOIS RACQUETBALL HALL OF FAME Cheryl - Michelle Gould was the honor for me to see that. I have plan to play to break the record toughest. She's really the only actually worked harder and for most US National Singles By John Scott John - So in 20 years you have competitor that I couldn't beat. I harder since that article to Titles, and I want to be the oldest missed one pro stop? never beat her. Christie Van improve even more. person ever to win the US Open. Heese was perhaps my biggest © Mike Boatman 2010 Cheryl - Yeah I only missed one rivalry. I could be down in a John - Cheryl you’ve had several John - Wow! Good luck! Those event, and that was only because breaker and battle back to win. I great accomplishments on and are some lofty goals. We can’t I was snowed in. 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I wanted to play for come, and then you get a call that They were coming to town so I my country. This year I was able John - What’s your most you are in the state Hall of Fame thought...why not? I entered the to tie Michelle's record for the memorable year? and it’s amazing. Part of me feels pro draw and lost first round. most National Singles like being in a Hall of Fame Back then there was a Women’s coach, who was also my high Championships. It was a great Cheryl - Around 2002 when I won means that my career is over, but Consolation. I dropped down to school teacher. His name was honor. the Open. I had never won it, lots I do have some surprises up my that and actually won it. I was very Tim Lang. Euguen Coyle was of people were talking about me sleeve! surprised to win the conso’s, and also a great trainer. He and Tim John - How do you handle that not winning that tournament. open draw at the same were very instrumental in my situation? You were down big in Winning that one tourney was John - Really? Care to shed some tournament so I wanted to do it success. Role models were Chris the match, you had insurance, big. There were two years where light on that? again. Later that year there was a Evon. She was a big influence. the record, and a spot on the I won 9 out of 11 tournaments. I stop in St. Louis. I thought I'd try She's still a great friend and team on the line…and all of a had a great streak. Looking back Cheryl - My goal is to win this there and had the same kind of supporter. My best friend and sudden you were playing the on it I never thought that I would world championship in Korea this results. Within two years I sports phsycologist Kelley Beane most solid ball of the tournament. play pro, much less end any year month. I also want to start the decided to play full time, and I is huge for me! #1. I would've said that there's no season with the same haven't missed any events since Cheryl - I had dealt with so much way. The racquetball magazine enthusiasm as I ended last the mid 90's. John - Who is the toughest pressure over the years. I can't ranked me as #5 of all time season. I want to finish the year competitor you ever faced? really explain it, but when I'm in recently. It was a huge article and number one on tour. Next May I Cheryl - Michelle Gould was the honor for me to see that. I have plan to play to break the record toughest. She's really the only actually worked harder and for most US National Singles John - So in 20 years you have competitor that I couldn't beat. I harder since that article to Titles, and I want to be the oldest missed one pro stop? never beat her. Christie Van improve even more. person ever to win the US Open. Heese was perhaps my biggest Cheryl - Yeah I only missed one rivalry. I could be down in a John - Cheryl you’ve had several John - Wow! Good luck! Those event, and that was only because breaker and battle back to win. I great accomplishments on and are some lofty goals. We can’t I was snowed in. We got a lot of remember several matches with off the court. Then one day you wait to watch all that unfolds. Is snow in Chicago and I couldn’t me and her going back and forth. get a call and they tell you that there anyone that you want to get a flight out. She and I have had legendary you’ve been selected to be in the thank for all the help you received match-ups. Rhonda is the rival Illinois Racquetball Hall of Fame. over the span of 20 years on John - Who are your role models now. She and I always battle. I What was going through your tour? John - When did you start playing in the game? Anyone really help was able to get her in US National mind when you heard about the racquetball? you get to where you are today? Singles this year. I was down big that situation, I generally figure ISRA Hall of Fame? Cheryl - Ted Huddleston who was in the second, after loosing the out a way to make it happen. A really helpful. Andy Pitock, John Cheryl - I was a high school Cheryl - Several people have first game, and was able to come light comes on to hit a particular Cheryl - It was shocking! I was Dorsen, Alok Mehta, Steve freshman back in the 1980's. I really helped. I had a strength back and win. serve, and I execute it. That's why getting calls from people I hadn't MacInnis, Don Volv, and Gary started playing because there I started the hard Z to the heard from in years! It was such Lehnert, Chris Evon and Krystal was a guy that we all liked and he John - Speaking of Rhonda, by forehand against Rhonda. I a great honor! I just couldn't Csuk. Dave Negrete was also a worked at a health club. A bunch winning you now are on the US forced her to force the shots and believe it. help. He would watch me play of us started going to the club to National Team…what does it I was able to chip away. 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I also want to start the decided to play full time, and I is huge for me! #1. I would've said that there's no season with the same haven't missed any events since Cheryl - I had dealt with so much way. The racquetball magazine enthusiasm as I ended last the mid 90's. John - Who is the toughest pressure over the years. I can't ranked me as #5 of all time season. I want to finish the year competitor you ever faced? really explain it, but when I'm in CHAMPIONSHIP RACQUETBALL to the ball and he was able to do hit only happens in “NOW!” Below is the Mental Toughness so be ready to become the SPORTS TRIANGLE... TIPS FROM THE COACH! a lot with the ball once he got his Assessment to see how you champion you always dreamed racquet on it. Rocky's "Championship Rac- score as compared to Rocky and of, but now you will have the By Fran Davis quetball Game" stems from his other pros. It's fun and it does not tools to do it and make it a reality. Hall of Fame 2004 2 - During the 1st quarter of 2010 belief in the Sports Triangle take a lot of time and you'll see For details on more personalized Racquetball Woman of the Year 2009 he strayed from his normal train- where ALL three sides of the how you stack up on one side of instruction, a weekend camp, Coach #1 Women’s Pro Player, ing and trained more muscular triangle must be present and the triangle. instructional DVD’s, “Champion- Coach #3 IRT’s Pro Player, Rocky Carson endurance instead of explosion working together to reach your ship Racquetball” new book to Master Professional Instructor/Coach USAR-IP and power. Rocky informed me potential. He is living proof it Next issue I will give you some be released early 2011 and more he would get tired while playing a works. He just won the National more assessment tests so you please visit: It is with great pleasure I share what adjustments Rocky made: match especially the five game Singles Championship in can see where in the “Sports with you that I am now coaching matches. Houston...so one championship Triangle” you need more work. Rocky Carson, the #3 IRT player. Racquetball Skills down and two to go as he starts Then, I will continue to build your I have known Rocky for many 3 - At the end of the season he to come back to championship Championship Racquetball years and when I coached the 1 - During his winning seasons knew he needed to be stronger, form. Dream House one level at a time US Team and when he played for he practiced and drilled on the more powerful and definitely HEAD I got to know him even court by himself more than he more explosive so he began more. His insights into the game played. This kept his game sharp doing the workouts focusing on are remarkable. and fresh as he was able to explosion, power and core tweak different parts of his game. strength training. During the 2nd half of last season Rocky had a major 2 - During the 1st quarter of 2010 Mental Toughness setback which cost him big time. all Rocky did was primarily play He began to worry about his games and did very little drilling. 1 - During his winning seasons future and career in the sport he was in the "NOW", the pres- rather than focus on the present 3 - At the end of the season when ent moment. moment of playing and winning. he re-evaluated his game he As a result he lost his concentra- realized he was tired of being 2 - During the 1st quarter of 2010 tion and focus and he mentally inconsistent and losing to people Rocky was too worried and went astray in every aspect of he knew he should beat. He wrapped up in his future losing the Sports Triangle. When he knew he needed to get back to sight of the "NOW". finally realized at the end of the the right form of practices that he season what was happening he used to do in his winning 3 - At the end of the season immediately said to himself, seasons....drill more than play. Rocky got back to the "NOW". In "okay this is it I am tired of sports the past is gone and the losing." At that point he began to Conditioning Skills future never comes so in focus on winning National racquetball you have to learn Singles in Houston, World's in 1 - During his winning seasons that there is only one ball, one Korea and finish up as the #1 IRT he was training using lots of shot, one serve and one point at ranked player. Let's take a look explosive and power workouts a time and that time is always at what breakdowns happened along with core strength training. “NOW!” That is truly the real inside the "Sports Triangle" and This made Rocky faster getting beauty of it that every shot you to the ball and he was able to do hit only happens in “NOW!” Below is the Mental Toughness so be ready to become the a lot with the ball once he got his Assessment to see how you champion you always dreamed racquet on it. Rocky's "Championship Rac- score as compared to Rocky and of, but now you will have the quetball Game" stems from his other pros. It's fun and it does not tools to do it and make it a reality. 2 - During the 1st quarter of 2010 belief in the Sports Triangle take a lot of time and you'll see For details on more personalized he strayed from his normal train- where ALL three sides of the how you stack up on one side of instruction, a weekend camp, ing and trained more muscular triangle must be present and the triangle. instructional DVD’s, “Champion- endurance instead of explosion working together to reach your ship Racquetball” new book to and power. Rocky informed me potential. He is living proof it Next issue I will give you some be released early 2011 and more he would get tired while playing a works. He just won the National more assessment tests so you please visit: It is with great pleasure I share what adjustments Rocky made: match especially the five game Singles Championship in can see where in the “Sports with you that I am now coaching matches. Houston...so one championship Triangle” you need more work. www.frandavisracquetball.com Rocky Carson, the #3 IRT player. Racquetball Skills down and two to go as he starts Then, I will continue to build your I have known Rocky for many 3 - At the end of the season he to come back to championship Championship Racquetball years and when I coached the 1 - During his winning seasons knew he needed to be stronger, form. Dream House one level at a time US Team and when he played for he practiced and drilled on the more powerful and definitely HEAD I got to know him even court by himself more than he more explosive so he began more. His insights into the game played. This kept his game sharp doing the workouts focusing on Mental Toughness Assessment are remarkable. and fresh as he was able to explosion, power and core In the space next to each question, answer by writing a number from 1 to 5: tweak different parts of his game. strength training. 1 = Almost Never, 2 = Seldom , 3 = Sometimes, 4 = Often, 5 = Almost Always Score During the 2nd half of last 1 My on-court body image is always strong and confident regardless of the score or situation. season Rocky had a major 2 - During the 1st quarter of 2010 Mental Toughness The “little voice” inside my head is always positive and confident no matter what is going on during the game. setback which cost him big time. all Rocky did was primarily play 2 He began to worry about his games and did very little drilling. 1 - During his winning seasons 3 I can stay focused, centered and fully “in the moment” during each and every point. future and career in the sport he was in the "NOW", the pres- 4 I do not complain or make excuses if I get a bad call or if things go poorly during my game. rather than focus on the present 3 - At the end of the season when ent moment. 5 I have special on-court rituals that I do to get myself back into the game and before certain serves, shots, etc. moment of playing and winning. he re-evaluated his game he I am easily coachable, and my coaches think that I listen and have a positive attitude. As a result he lost his concentra- realized he was tired of being 2 - During the 1st quarter of 2010 6 I practice as hard as I play. tion and focus and he mentally inconsistent and losing to people Rocky was too worried and 7 went astray in every aspect of he knew he should beat. He wrapped up in his future losing 8 I always give my best effort regardless of the score, and I never quit on myself. the Sports Triangle. When he knew he needed to get back to sight of the "NOW". 9 When I am behind, I think one point at a time and play high percentage racquetball. finally realized at the end of the the right form of practices that he 10 I love competition….win or lose! I learn from my mistakes and remember my successes. season what was happening he used to do in his winning 3 - At the end of the season immediately said to himself, seasons....drill more than play. Rocky got back to the "NOW". In Add up your total here: "okay this is it I am tired of sports the past is gone and the Score: losing." At that point he began to Conditioning Skills future never comes so in 42-50 Mentally Tough! focus on winning National racquetball you have to learn 34-41 Need Work! Singles in Houston, World's in 1 - During his winning seasons that there is only one ball, one Below 34 Red Alert! Korea and finish up as the #1 IRT he was training using lots of shot, one serve and one point at ranked player. Let's take a look explosive and power workouts a time and that time is always at what breakdowns happened along with core strength training. “NOW!” That is truly the real RACQUETBALL WAREHOUSE PRO PLAYER GALLERY inside the "Sports Triangle" and This made Rocky faster getting beauty of it that every shot you Want to know what racquet your Learn about your favorite player’s favorite player uses? What accomplishments, products, and glove? Eyeguards? 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IT’S A Racquetball Celebration ....AND YOU’RE INVITED! Witness racquetball’s premiere “Grand Party the nights away with your concessions and live entertainment, Slam”- the US OPEN Racquetball Cham- favorite pros and racquetball fans International/VIP Reception, Pro- pionships. See all of the top players from throughout the world. Be there Am Doubles Tourney for St. Jude, in the world from the IRT, WPRO and to see the stunning “made-for-TV” IRT Champions Clinic, Play the Pro CPRT compete for the largest prize portable stadium racquetball court. Challenges, Friday Night Player’s money purse in the sport -- $48,000+. In addition, over 700 amateur play- Dance Party, and continuous fan fair Experience the thrill of dramatic player ers will compete in age and skill divi- activities on the stadium court. The introductions featuring booming music sions for every level. Special events and laser light shows. Stroll through the include the Saturday evening Gala Research Hospital. US OPEN Player Village and see what’s “PARTY WITH THE PROS”, The main location and nerve cen- new from the world’s top racquetball a Players Village complete with ter for the US OPEN will be located manufacturers. in downtown Minneapolis at the fabulous LIFE TIME FITNESS Target Center, the same building in which the Minnesota Timberwolves play. All pro matches and many of the amateur matches will take place at this facility, located in the center of the exciting Entertainment Dis- trict in Minneapolis. Restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, and world class shopping are located all around the club. Just four blocks away is the second LIFE TIME location that will be utilized, the Minneapolis LIFE TIME Athletic Club. Lastly, a short eight-minute complimentary shuttle ride to the third location – LIFE TIME FITNESS St. Louis Park, will complete Rocky Carson the rotation.

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One of the most exciting aspects of the US OPEN to a local nightclub, which will feature a DJ spinning Racquetball Championships is that the NEW the hottest tunes for your dancing pleasure. Saturday “made-for-TV” portable racquetball court will be used for all feature matches! The unique construc- racquetball bash of the year – the 15th Annual US OPEN tion of the court allows stadium seating for more “PARTY WITH THE PROS”. More than 600 racquetball fans than 1,200, in addition to court-side luxury boxes and guests are expected to turn out for an evening of ex- for sponsors and VIPs. Dramatic player introduc- citing entertainment (location TBD). The cost for guests tions complete with laser light shows and booming and tournament spectators is $20 per person. Players music will treat racquetball fans to a total enter- participating in the US OPEN will be admitted free! tainment experience. The crystal clear LUCITE acrylic walls will make you feel like you are in the court with the players!

PARTIES, PARTIES US OPEN PLAYERS VILLAGE AND MORE PARTIES The nerve center of the event will be the US OPEN Play- That’s right! For those of us who like to enjoy our eve- ers Village. Many activities are scheduled to take place in nings, the US OPEN promises a solid week of non-stop the Village, including an extensive Industry Trade Show, pro autograph signing sessions, live stage with entertain- VIP Reception and Thursday late-night “get together” ment, concessions, cash bar, informational seminars, and at The Shout House Dueling Piano Bar (located right plenty of seating to kick back and relax. Admission is free next door to the club). And that’s only the beginning! for all spectators and players. On Friday evening, the action moves

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Sunday 9:30 am - 2:00 pm benchmarks to determine eligibility for skill competition and reserve the right to re-classify or disqualify players when/if they MEMBERSHIP are improperly placed. NOTE: Players in Age+Skill must meet the All players must be current members of USA Racquetball. If same criteria. you’re not, a membership can be purchased at the event ($50 TICKETS FOR PRO MATCHES per year). In addition, all players entering the Men’s pro draw Everyone will be required to purchase tickets for pro matches — must be current members of the IRT/WPRO Players see ticket application or call (800) 234-5396 ext.0 All Association or join at the event ($20-IRT/$10-WPRO). non-players must purchase a ticket to be admitted to the Saturday evening “PARTY WITH THE PROS”. Seating is PLAY BEGINS/STARTING TIMES/ limited, therefore it is strongly recommended that you CONFIRMATION/ENTRY DEADLINE purchase tickets in advance. ABSOLUTELY NO VIEWING Players must be prepared to play as early as 8 a.m. on FOR PRO MATCHES WILL BE PERMITTED WITHOUT A TICKET. the dates indicated in the chart below. Requests for special Last year’s ticket packages sold out four weeks in advance, so starting times must be indicated on the entry form. Every eort will be made to accommodate special requests, A very limited number of four-person courtside luxury boxes however no guarantees can be made. Starting times will be (with catered VIP Lounge access) may be available. available after 5 p.m. on Monday, October 18th Cost is $2,800. Call 614-890-6073 for availability. on-line at www.usopenracquetball.com. After 5pm on 10/18, any event questions can be directed to the on-site tourna- HOSPITALITY ment o ce desk by calling (612) 486-3617. Entries and Limited hospitality (continental breakfast and lunch) for all ticket orders can be conrmed online after October 1st players will be available at LIFE TIME FITNESS St. Louis Park at www.usopenracquetball.com. Please immediately call the US OPEN headquarters at (800) 234-5396 ext. 0 if any cash bar and concessions throughout all hours of the event. In errors or omissions are found. All entries must be received by addition, many restaurants are located right next door to the Wednesday, Oct. 6th and/or postmarked by Friday Oct. 1st. club in the downtown Minneapolis Entertainment District. SILENT AUCTION & PRO/AM DOUBLES CHALLENGE For the benet of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital a OPENING ROUNDS SCHEDULE silent auction will be held during the event featuring Olympic Memorabilia and sporting goods equipment from the industry’s Wednesday Oct. 20th best manufacturers. Checks, cash, VISA and MasterCard are wel- Singles – All IRT/WPRO Pro Qualifying, Men’s Open, Elite, A, B, C, come. In addition, Wednesday evening, October 20th, 32 lucky amateurs will have the opportunity to play in a single elimina- D, 24 & u, 24 & under A-B-C, 25+, 25+ A-B-C, 30+, 35+, 35+A-B-C, tion (one game to 15) doubles challenge with a top professional 40+(CPRT), 45+, 45+A-B-C, 55+A-B-C. player as their partner. All proceeds will be donated to St. Jude, Doubles – Men’s Open, A, B, C, 35+, 45+ and each amateur player will receive an autographed racquet Thursday Oct. 21st from their pro partner. Call (614) 890-6073 if you are interested in participating as spots are limited. Pro/Am Doubles for St. Singles – Men’s 50+, 55+, Women’s Elite, A, B, C, D, 24 & under, 24 & Jude – $325 donation. (NOTE: Your matches for any other divi- under A-B-C, 25+, 25+A-B-C, 30+, 35+, 35+A-B-C, 40+, 45+, 45+A-B-C., sions you enter will not be scheduled Wednesday evening so Women’s 50+, 55+, 55+A-B-C, 60+ you can participate in this special event) Doubles – Men’s 19+, 55+ All Women’s (except W55+ Dbls), all Mixed ST. JUDE HOSPITAL Friday Oct. 22nd The US OPEN Racquetball Championships is once again Singles – Men’s 60+, 65+ 70+, 75+, 80+, Women’s 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+ proud to name St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as its Doubles – Women’s 55+ designated charity. Founded in 1962 by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, St. Jude is dedicated to the successful treat- ment of diseases that aict children. Having treated more than 22,000 patients from 47 states and 53 countries, the www.usopenracquetball.com hospital is a world leader in the treatment of catastrophic childhood illnesses. The US OPEN has raised over $260,000 for St. Jude! 4.

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TRAVEL AND LODGING United Airlines has joined the US OPEN to oer special dis- (Minneapolis LIFE TIME Athletic Club) is walking distance from counted airfares to the 2010 US OPEN. Please follow the the main club downtown (4 blocks). All host hotels are located information below to obtain these special rates: downtown and are walking distance to the main club. United Airlines PARKING / AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION Discount: 5%-10% o published fares. Parking downtown, like most major cities, can be expensive. Instructions: Must call Olympic Travel Desk at (800) For players staying at the Comfort Suites a special $12 per day 841-0460 and mention USA Racquetball account #565EF. HOTELS in for the event a rental car is not necessary. For just $1.75 you can catch the Light Rail train at the airport which will bring When making hotel reservations, you must mention the US you right downtown to the Target Center. All host hotels and 2 OPEN Racquetball Championships. Discounted rates are of the 3 clubs are walking distance apart downtown. The third good for up to four people per room. You must make reser- club, in St. Louis Park, is just 8 minutes away and the US OPEN vations by September 27th for these special rates. Regular shuttle service will be available between the main host club club. In addition, dozens of restaurants, shops, and enter- (LIFE TIME FITNESS Target Center) and LIFE TIME FITNESS tainment options are all located all around the Target Center St. Louis Park (only 8 minute ride). The third club downtown.

1. COMFORT SUITES Minneapolis 2. THE WESTIN Minneapolis (main host hotel) (main host hotel) 425 South 7th Street 88 South 6th Street (612) 333-3111 (612) 333-4006 Rate: $90 Rate: $119 -mention US OPEN Racquetball -mention US OPEN Racquetball -7 blocks to LIFE TIME Target Ctr. -3 blocks to LIFE TIME Target Ctr.

3. THE GRAND HOTEL 4. LIFE TIME FITNESS Target Ctr. (main host hotel) (main HOST CLUB) 615 Second Ave. South 600 North 1st Street (612) 288-8888 (612) 486-3600 Rate: $159 -mention US OPEN Racquetball -4 blocks to LIFE TIME Target Ctr. Paola Longoria 5. MINNEAPOLIS LIFE TIME 6. LIFE TIME FITNESS St. Louis Park ATHLETIC CLUB (auxiliary HOST CLUB) (auxiliary HOST CLUB) 5524 Cedar Lake Rd. 615 2nd Ave. South (952) 546-5474 (612) 752-7000 -free shuttle every hour from main club -4 blocks to main host club (8 minute ride) PRIZE MONEY Men’s Pro-$30,000 Women’s Pro $15,000 over $48,000! CPRT-$2,000 (Men’s 40+)

RULES/FORMAT/RANKINGS 1st $1,000 Semis $ 250 All amateur divisions will be played according to 2nd $ 500 - datory use of protective lensed eyewear tested to Men’s & Women’s Open ASTM F803 or CSA impact standards. Pro divisions Singles will use IRT/WPRO/CPRT rules. For all age divisions, 1st $ 350 players must meet the proper age requirement as Semis $ 85 2nd $ 175 All divisions (pro and amateur) will use the Pro- Penn HD (purple) court time restrictions. Every match played in all di- visions at the US OPEN will be entered in the USAR’s new state of the art ranking system.

CPRT (Men’s 40+) CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS Back for 2010! The Classic Pro Racquetball Tour is Men’s Pro Women’s Pro sponsoring the Men’s 40+ division at the US OPEN with a prize money purse of $2,000. ALL Men 2009 Rhonda Rajsich age 40 and over are eligible to enter with o cial 2008 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria CPRT ranking points awarded for each match won. 2007 Rocky Carson Rhonda Rajsich Featured stars include Cli Swain, Ruben Gonzalez, 2006 Jason Mannino Christie Vanhees 2005 Kane Waselenchuk Christie Vanhees Brett Harnet, and Woody Clouse. 2004 Kane Waselenchuk Cheryl Gudinas 2003 Kane Waselenchuk Rhonda Rajsich 2002 Sudsy Monchik Cheryl Gudinas 2001 Cli Swain Kerri Wachtel OFFICIATING 2000 Sudsy Monchik Christie Vanhees All players will receive $5 for each amateur 1999 Jason Mannino Jackie Paraiso division match they referee. Players losing a 1998 Sudsy Monchik Jackie Paraiso 1997 Cli Swain Michelle Gould match in pro divisions are required to referee 1996 Sudsy Monchik Michelle Gould with no fee paid.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS Event Director: Doug Ganim Floor Manager: Pete Ulliman Operations Manager: Chris Jorgenson Executive Committee: Dr. Jim Hiser, Kay McCarthy, Heather Fender, Aaron Granberg Jack Huczek Pro Commissioners: Jason Mannino (IRT), Shannon Feaster (WPRO) Steve Lerner (CPRT)

www.usopenracquetball.com 2010 U.S. OPEN ENTRY FORM

Name ______Birthdate ______Age ______Address ______City/State/Zip ______Phone (day) ______(night) ______Fax ______USA Racquetball Membership Number ______Exp. Date ______E-Mail ______Seeding Information (2009 US OPEN, 2010 States, Regionals, Nationals) ______Home Club ______Players may enter a maximum of two (2) events: (3 events permitted if at least 1 is a doubles division): Check one: Men’s or Women’s Doubles & Mixed Doubles Divisions* Skill Divisions* Skill + Age Divisions* Open C 45+ MX Open MX C Elite 24 & under A 35+ C A 19+ 55+ MX A MX 30+ MX B MX 40+ Can only A 24 & under B 45+ A B 35+ enter ONE B 24 & under C 45+ B Partner’s Name ______Division ______from this C 25+ A 45+ C Partner’s Name ______Division ______25+ B group D 55+ A *REQUIRED Skill Verication Form

DIVISIONS 25+ C 55+ B Please indicate below your eligibility for competition in the skill level you have selected. This information 35+ A 55+ C will be veried and re-classication may take place if deemed appropriate by the Tournament Director. 35+ B ___ I have been AMPRO certied at this level by: Open & Age Divisions AMPRO Certied Instructor (name required) ______USAR OPEN W40+ 60+ ___ have recently competed in this skill category in my state, and have been approved for participation in this 24 & under M40+--see CPRT below 65+ category at a Level Five event by the state director or designated representative shown below: 25+ 45+ 70+ ______(name required) 30+ 50+ 75+ ___ I competed at this level (but did not win the division title) at the: 35+ 55+ 80+ ____ 2009 U.S. OPEN, or the ____ 2010 USAR National Singles

Men’s (IRT)** Women’s (WPRO)** Men’s 40+ (CPRT)**

O ** The Men’s Pro draw will begin in the round of 32 with qualifying rounds scheduled as needed. The Women’s Pro draw will begin in the round of 32 with qualifying rounds scheduled as needed. Players wishing to enter the amateur Men’s OPEN division must enter it directly as a second event. CPRT (Men’s 40+) is open to all Men

P R over 40 years of age. CPRT draw will begin in the round of 16 with qualifying rounds as needed.

WAIVER: I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release and all rights and claims that I may have against the USA Racquetball, IRT, WPRO, Ganim Enterprises, Life Time Fitness, CPRT, and all other US OPEN sponsors, or their respective agents for any and all injuries I may su er as a result of participation in this event. By registering to participate, I release all rights to the use of event photographs/videos in which my image appears.

Participant Signature (parent if under 18) ______Date ______ENTRY FEES Players may enter a maximum of two events (3 events permitted if at least 1 is a doubles division). Consolation will not be o ered due to court time restrictions. Players in multiple divisions may play back-to-back matches. Returned checks will be assessed a $23 service charge ($10 for declined credit cards). Phone entries will be accepted through the entry deadline with a $15 service charge and a major credit card by calling the US OPEN headquarters at (800) 234-5396 ext. 129. Maximum amateur draw is 700 players. Once lled, all additional entries received will be returned with refund. Amount Pd. Division ENTRY DEADLINE: First Event ($99) ______All entries must be received by Wednesday, Oct. 6th and/or postmarked by Friday, Oct. 1st. No refunds will be given after the Second Event ($51) ______entry deadline. All entries received after the entry deadline will be assessed a $20 late fee if space is still available in the tournament. Third Event ($51) ______

USAR Membership ($50) ______ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: Late Fee/Phone Entry ($20/$15) ______Limited hospitality, free access to Player Village and fan fair activities, souvenir US OPEN shirt, US OPEN Souvenir Program,Jack Huczek Extra Party with the Pro’s ticket ($20 each) ______Quantity: ______ticket to the Saturday evening “PARTY WITH THE PROS”, plus much, much more! (players admitted free) TOTAL ______Visa/MC ______Exp. Date ______Sec. Code ______Have you enclosed your Pro Match Ticket Application and pay- Cardholder’s Name (print) ______ment for tickets? Seating is limited. Must purchase tickets in advance to be guaranteed a seat. One check can be written for Signature ______? entry fees and tickets. Make check payable and mail to: U.S. OPEN Racquetball Championships To enter by phone call: (800) 234-5396 ext. 129 1685 West Uintah • Colorado Springs, CO 80904-2969 outside US: (719) 635-5396 ext. 129 or FAX this completed form to (719) 635-0685 To enter online: www.usopenracquetball.com PRO MATCH TICKET APPLICATION

Price Quantity Total($) SESSION #1 (Mezzanine side wall viewing only): ...... $20 Men’s & Women’s Pro Qualifying Wednesday, 10 a.m.- 11 p.m. SESSION #2:(Mezzanine side wall viewing only) ...... $20 Men’s round of 32 Thursday, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Women’s round of 32 Thursday, 1 p.m.- 6 p.m. SESSION #3(Mezzanine side wall viewing only): ...... $24 Men’s round of 16 Thursday, 3 p.m.- 9 p.m. SESSION #4:(Mezzanine side wall viewing only) ...... $26 Women’s round of 16 Friday, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Men’s quarters #1,#2 Friday, 1 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. (IRT Champions Clinic 4p.m.) SESSION #5:(Mezzanine side wall viewing only) ...... $28 Men’s quarters #3, #4 Friday, 5:00 p.m.- 9 p.m. Women’s quarters Friday 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. SESSION #6:(Mezzanine side wall viewing only) ...... $30 Women’s Semi #1/Men’s semi #1 Saturday, 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. (Play the Pro Challenge - 1pm) SESSION #7:(Mezzanine side wall viewing only) ...... $30 Women’s Semi #2/Men’s semi #2 Saturday, 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. SESSION #8:(Mezzanine side wall viewing only) ...... $40 CPRT nals/Women’s nals/Men’s nals Sunday, 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m.

BEST VALUES!– only available in advance! PREFERRED TICKET PACKAGE (BACK WALL or SIDE WALL viewing for all sessions)...... $125

STANDARD TICKET PACKAGE (Mezzanine SIDE WALL only viewing for all sessions)...... $99

Guest Ticket for “PARTY WITH THE PROS” ...... $20 (free for all player participants) Saturday, 8 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. Processing fee (must be paid to process your order) ...... $4 $4

Make check payable or use credit card and mail to: US OPEN Racquetball Championships TOTAL 1685 West Uintah Colorado Springs, CO 80904-2969

To order your tickets by phone call: (800) 234-5396 ext. 129 Tickets will not be mailed in advance. They can outside US: (719) 653-5396 ext. 129 or fax this completed form to : (719) 635-0685 be picked up at the US OPEN Will Call Desk, To order on-line: WWW.USOPENRACQUETBALL.COM located at The Racquet Club (I.D. is required). Visa/MC # ______Exp. Date _____ Sec. Code _____ Seating is limited. Must purchase tickets in advance to be guaranteed a seat. Cardholder’s Name (print) ______Signature ______

Name to hold tickets under ______A very limited number of four-person courtside luxury box seats (with table service) may be Credit Card Billing Address ______available. Cost is $2,800. Includes access to City ______State ______ZIP ______Pro/Gold Lounge with food and drink for the week. Call (614) 890-6073 for availability. Day Phone ______Night Phone ______