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Ben Croft Takes Position With Racquetball Warehouse

Racquetball Junkie is reporting that Racquetball Warehouse, official retailer of USA Racquetball and the International Racquetball Tour, has announced the hiring of top-ranked professional player, Ben Croft . Croft will join the team as Business Manager with additional responsibilities as a buyer and content provider. During his transition from the court to the office, Croft will continue to play on the pro tour, attending most major events and tournaments. Croft finished # 3 on the IRT tour at the end of the 2010-2011 season and he has been on the pro tour full time since the 2006-2007 season. A native of Illinois, the right handed Croft currently resides in Denver, CO with his fiance.

Interview with Doug Ganim

Watch a highlight of the interview this past Sunday-August 14, 2011 with special guest Doug Ganim, US OPEN Event Director. Listen as Doug Ganim talks about the upcoming US OPEN in Minneapolis, MN. For more information about the US OPEN visit their official website at: http://www.usopenracquetball.com/

Mexican Selection Tournament

Mexico is currently hosting a selection tournament to pick their Mexican National Team to compete in the upcoming 2011 Pan American Games. All of the top male and female players in Mexico are competing for top spots on the team including Alvaro Beltran, Gilberto Meija, Polo Gutierrez, Javier Moreno and Alejandro Landa. The women's competitors include Paola Longoria, Samantha Salas, Susy Acosta, Jessica Parilla and Rosy Torres. For more information and final results visit the Mexican Racquetball Federation official page.

Pratt and Carson Host Racquetball Shootout

Thursday, August 4 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm Charlie Pratt and Tony Carson, two of the supestars of the IRT will be hosting a one-day shootout where amateur players get a chance to play the Pro's in both singles and doubles. Come watch compete, eat, drink, and hangout with the Pro's. For more information click the link to their Facebook events page . Entry: $40 for first event, $20 for second Singles Draw: Limited to 8 Amateur Players Doubles Pool Play: Limited to 12 players Sunset Athletic Club 13939 Northwest Cornell Road Portland, OR