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Working on my last BIG official Championship event this year. Actually, Jim Hiser and I, Joe Williams and Jim Easterling have been working on this event since the last one in 2023. It's really a labor of love to make sure all the details, planning and extra work that goes into hosting a first class event. World Singles and Doubles Website Most people just show up, play and want to enjoy every moment in a short window of 4 days! But the preparation to get there is tremendous when you have a good strong team and committee as we do. Nobody can run an event alone, any seasoned event director knows that and will tell you that. I ran over 200 events in 18 years and then a few after that were smaller scale but still need the proper planning and coordinating from start to finish. I will do my best to document and share this last event for Jim Hiser, and all of the cool things he has planned and how we are making it all happen. I think it's important for people to see more than just the...

After a nice long extended break, the Racquetball Junkie podcast has started to make it's way back to the internet. Check out the latest episode and look for more new episodes coming soon. My media interns will also be posting breaking news and stories. Here is a link to the Spotify audio episode -  September Podcast

I am here in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO for a few days. As soon as the plane landed it was snowing and kept on for several hours. There was a nice restaurant/brewery across the street from my hotel downtown. Here is a picture from the window at the restaurant. I'll be here a few more days. I'll post a few more pictures tomorrow.

I have been super busy these last few months getting everything ready for the Women's Senior/Masters National Racquetball Championships. Here is a picture of the stemless wine goblets that were given out for the awards. The tournament was held January 18-20, 2013 at the Maverick Athletic Club in Arlington, TX.

RACQUETBALL VIDEO BLOG UPDATE Check out my latest racquetball video blog update. The updates for December 2012 from Host-Leo Vasquez. The U.S. Junior National Racquetball Team competed at the IRF World Junior Racquetball Championships. Updates from the Men's IRT Pro tour and the Women's LPRT Pro tour. The UnitedHealthcare US OPEN aired on the Tennis Channel and the WSMRA National Racquetball Championships in Arlington, TX. =============== Website: http://www.racquetballjunkie.com/ IRT: http://www.irt-tour.com/ LPRT: http://www.lprtour.com US OPEN: http://www.unitedhealthcareusopen.com WSMRA: http://www.wsmra.com Photos: http://www.restrungmag.com

The LIVE SHOW is back on a new network, http://www.enetlive.tv on the IRT Network. Join us this Sunday-November 4, 2012 at 6pm PT / 8pm CT . All you need to do is sign-up for a free membership to enetlive.tv and you can watch. Go to the IRT Network page and look for the Racquetball Junkie channel. We will also have two special call-in guests, Mike Orr and five-time professional world champion Sudsy Monchik. Please let everyone know about the return of our LIVE SHOW so they won't miss it. We will also take questions for Mike or Sudsy, please post them on our Twitter or Facebook page. You will need to Follow Us on Twitter and or Like Us on Facebook . EnetLive.tv :  http://www.enetlive.tv/ Twitter :  http://www.twitter.com/racqtballjunkie Facebook :  http://www.facebook.com/racquetballjunkie

We are very proud to announce that the LIVE SHOW will be back with a new name on a new network, November 4, 2012. The producers at Racquetball Junkie.com have finalized all the details to debut "The Racquetball Hour" on its own channel at EnetLive.tv . The new show format will include news and results along with two very special guests--Sudsy Monchik and Mike Orr. We will take all your Facebook and Twitter questions so please make sure to follow us and stay connected. Mark your calendar and join us for our very first LIVE SHOW back on the internet. Sunday--November 4, 2012 6pm PT/8pm CT LINK:  EnetLive - Broadcast - / IRT Network / Racquetball Junkie / Racquetbll Junkie NOTE: Create account - Sign up To be able to watch a transmission you first need to get an Enetlive.tv account. Some events are broadcast for free and others are only available by getting a subscription. Please complete all details on their sign up form when finished, they'll send you an...

It's time for another edition of Racquetball Junkie news and updates. Watch the latest episode here and leave any comments. Hope you enjoy the first video.

Racquetball Junkie will be streaming a live show from the Maverick Athletic Club in Arlington, TX during the NMRA National Doubles Racquetball Championships. The National Masters Racquetball Association (NMRA) is a not for profit 501 (c)(3) organization of men and women racquetball players who are age 45 to 90 years young. This event features top players such as Ruben Gonzalez, and Tom Travers. Come join us as we will provide live commentary as well as interview players during the event. The live schedule is below. Thursday-Dec. 1 Show starts 12pm CT/1pm ET Friday-Dec. 2 Show starts 12pm CT/1pm ET Streaming video by Ustream To watch and listen to the live show for FREE, click the play button on the live player once available. Or you can visit our Ustream Channel and sign-up for a free Ustream account as well. Our channel is:  www.ustream.tv/channel/racquetballjunkie There is also a chat mode that you can participate in as a member of Ustream. You can also watch fo...

Interview with Richard Eisemann at the recent WPRO Ektelon Texas Open in Dallas, TX. I had a chance to visit with Richard after the tournament and get his thoughts on the event and his behind the scenes involvement with the sport.

Just wanted to let everyone know that due to my involvement with the US OPEN Racquetball Championships, I will not be able to host a LIVE show tonight, Sunday-Sept. 25 on www.racquetballjunkie.com. I do appreciate all the watchers and listeners and hope you can make it a week without all the live interviews and fun, and I can give my co-host Eddie Vann and Sunday off. I have been doing my fair share of work behind the scenes that goes beyond my Media Coordinator position and involvement with this year's US OPEN. I am working with someone in Minneapolis to bring inner city youth kids to the US OPEN and provide them an unforgettable experience at the event. We are coordinating some projects and activities to make sure this happens. Nearly 100% of my time has been devoted to start this program since we did not make the connection until after the US OPEN started last year. I will be having two conference calls tonight about the program and can't make the show happen tonight. I...

Winning a Tier 1 IRT event on the Men’s IRT tour seems to have eluded most of the players currently playing professional racquetball; in fact, Rocky Carson and Alvaro Beltran are the only full-time players currently on tour that have won a Tier 1 event since “King Kane” took over. This weekend, Kane Waselenchuk will take his streak of 113 matches won on the court (i.e., not counting forfeits) to Overland Park, KS for the 12th Annual Ghost of Georgetown Championships presented by NovaSors. This event kicks-off the 2011-2012 season for the IRT and promises some exciting match-ups in the early rounds.  To watch online visit: www.irtnetwork.com To view the draws visit: www.irt-tour.com

You can view one of the recorded show's here below. Just click the play button on the video player. Or you can visit our Ustream Channel and sign-up for a free Ustream account as well. Our channel is: www.ustream.tv/channel/racquetballjunkie Live video from your Android device on Ustream

Just wanted to let everyone know that there will be no live show tonight on Sunday, August 28th. We will have our next live show on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 8pm CT. Hope you can tune in then.

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.

A sneak peak at the interview with Paola Longoria, World Champion and US OPEN Champion. The complete interview will be available soon.

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/

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.

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