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Contact USA Racquetball Media Manager, Leo Vasquez  to submit news items. After opening rounds, (817) 791-4948 (media only).

News

Houston...We Have Lift Off



Men's Open Finalists--Jack Huczek and Rocky Carson.

Once again the country's best racquetball players will head to the Downtown YMCA, May 23-28 2007, in Houston, TX to compete in the 2007 Ektelon 40th USAR National Singles Raquetball Championships presented by Penn Racquet Sports. The “Finals” is the only national championship for singles competition in open, skill, age group divisions. On top of a full week’s worth of play in the largest event in racquetball, you’ll enjoy special activities all week long. Over 600 players will compete for the right to be named "National Champion" in 60+ divisions separated by age, skill, and age-skill.
In addition, semi-finalists in the Men's and Women's National Team Qualifier Divisions earn one year appointments to the U.S. National Team. Last year in the finals of the Men's Open division, Rocky Carson defeated Jack Huczek in a thrilling tie-breaker, 15-10, 13-15, 11-3. The Women's Open final ended with Rhonda Rajsich defeating Cheryl Gudinas, 15-5, 15-8. Finalists from both men's and women's will be returning to compete again at this years event.
Click the links below for more information.

On-Line Sign-Up | Printable Entry Form | 2006 Final Results

Live Streaming Video

Visit www.racquetballonline.tv for live video streaming of the USA Racquetball National Singles Racquetball Championships

USA Racquetball's primetime coverage will also feature live video streaming of selected mens and womens open division matches, which are qualifers for an appointment to the U.S. National Team. Racquetballonline.tv will provide live streaming video along with play-by-play commentary and player interviews following each match.
There will also be a daily live internet radio broadcast of the Ektelon 40th USA Racquetball 2007 National Singles Racquetball Championships. Check back here for scheduled times.

Quick Facts

From: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (2800 Terminal Rd.)
To: Downtown YMCA (1600 Louisiana St.)
 Distance: 21.7 mi  Time: 24 mins. (approx.)

From: Houston Hobby Airport (7800 Airport Blvd.)
To: Downtown YMCA (1600 Louisiana St.)
Distance: 10.7 mi  Time: 16 mins. (approx.)

From: Hyatt Regency (1200 Louisiana St.)
To: Downtown YMCA (1600 Louisians St.)
Distance: .3 mi  Time: 1 mins. (approx.)

From: The Met (340 W. Dallas St.)
To: Downtown YMCA (1600 Louisiana St.)
Distance: .5 mi  Time: 1 mins. (approx.)

Player Information

Follow along ... Links to online drawsheets  (when they become active) will be updated following each round, in all divisions. You will be re-directed to the R2 Sports Web-Site where you can see the results as they are posted following each match.

Reminder: Don't forget the event runs Wednesday through Monday. Division finals will take place on Monday (with the exception of the Mens and Womens OPEN Team Qualifying divisions, scheduled for Sunday). If your plan is to reach the finals make sure to plan your return flight for Memorial Day, Monday -- May 28.

Details:
venue: Downtown YMCA  [Select Downtown from list]
venue: The Met
host city: Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
host hotel: Houston Hyatt Regency
airports: Bush Intercontinental [IAH] & Hobby
map: Mapquest.com > Houston
local: Houston Racquetball
weather: Weather.com [Houston]

*"The Met" refers to a second venue, that is adjacent to the Hyatt, in the One Allen Center. If your first round match is scheduled there, make sure to give yourself plenty of extra time to register at the YMCA before heading over to The Met.

Photo Gallery

All Albums » Day Three Tags 
Photos from day three of the USA Racquetball National Singles Championships

Player Spotlight

Living The Dream
Most athletes don't turn down scholarships, but Rhonda Rajsich's decision to turn pro turned out to be the right one for the #1 player on Womens Professional Racquetball Tour. Read Story

Did You Know?

• Michelle Gould (Gillman) has won eight national singles women open titles, more than any player (males included) in the history of the event.
• No male player in the history of the U.S. National Singles has won the mens open three times consecutively.

Who Said That?

  "I am proud to play for my country, it is one of the personal reasons I play National Singles. I think it is an honor and a privilege."
--Rocky Carson (Laguna Niguel, CA) on why he still plays national singles. 

  "Where else can you go and play against the best players in the country and then win a national title to go with it?"
--Chris Coy (Elk City,OK) when asked what he cherishes most about national singles.

2006 Final Standings

Final Men's Open
 1st Rocky Carson (CA)
 2nd Jack Huczek (MI)
 3rd Shane Vanderson(OH)
 4th Jason Thoerner (IL)

Final Women's Open
 1st Rhonda Rajsich (AZ)
 2nd Cheryl Gudinas (IL)
 3rd Tammy Brown (ID)
 4th Kristen Walsh (UT)

Daily Newsletters

 Download all the daily newsletters from the event. You must have Adobe Reader to view the newsletter. These will be available once the event begins. Download Adobe Reader by clicking here .

The Player's Guide
Day 1 - Thursday
Day 2 - Friday
Day 3 - Saturday
Day 4 - Sunday
Day 5 - Monday
Do you have an interesting story to be published in the daily newsletter? Contact Leo Vasquez before the event starts.

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