2007 19th IRF World Junior Racquetball Championships
presented by the International Racquetball Federation
Over 200 kids from 17 countries will be competing for World Junior gold medals in different age divisions at the 2007 IRF World Junior Racquetball Championships in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
This World Championship event will crown winners of top finishers in 18- Singles/Doubles, 16- Singles/Doubles, 14- Singles/Doubles, 12- Singles/Doubles and 10- Singles/Doubles in Boy's and Girl's divisions.
The U.S. Junior Team is currently competing in the pool play format of the event to determine seeding for the single elimination draws at the 2007 IRF 19th World Junior Racquetball Championships, December 14-20, 2007 in Cochabamba, Bolivia.
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Report One
forwarded by Cheryl Kirk
photo: Jim Hiser
Jim Hiser reported earlier today on the first day of competition: "Nearly all the USA kids have won their pool play matches so far. Two more matches to go - some doubles. Cuba didn't make it to the tournament so Danny & Ish were awarded a forfeit."
Jim had the opportunity to grab some impressions from players (and a parent):
Sharon Jackson
"It is very different. The first day was difficult since I could not talk to my boyfriend (Hi, Alan!), but now since I have spoken with him, it is better.
Opening ceremonies were great and I enjoyed dancing with all the local people.
I liked seeing the president since I have never met another country's president.
The food market was interesting--it has been a great experience so far."
Devon Pimentelli
"It's very different from the United States.
Opening ceremonies were very interesting. I enjoyed watching the local people dance.
The most interesting thing is the wild dogs that are all over the place."
Bruce Reid (parent)
"Very impressed although the plane trip was long. Cochabamba is wonderful, the hotel is great and the club is as good as any I have been in the United States.
Opening ceremonies were the best I have seen. I have two sons in the event and they did alot of research on Bolivia (culture, economics, politics) before they left the United States.
They were very excited about seeing the president at the opening ceremonies."
Taylor Knoth
"My impressions of the trip so far are that things are very different. but a great experience.
Most difficult thing is watching what you eat. Opening ceremonies were 'cool.' I got to see the president of the country.
It's difficult to communicate, but everyone is very nice."
Good luck to everyone tomorrow -- at the Junior Worlds in Cochabamba, Bolivia!