Welcome to the
2021 National Championships Festival
We are excited to have National Championship Racquetball back! The 2021 National Championships Festival Presented by Penn is a combined National Singles, National Doubles, and National Juniors. COVID-19 has been an enormous challenge for everyone and everything, racquetball included. This Festival is a celebration of the return to racquetball. We hope you can join us.
National Singles June 3rd – 6th
National Doubles June 6th – 9th
National Juniors June 9th – 13th
The U.S. Team Juniors Qualifying June 10th – 13th
Register now by clicking on the logo above.
Key points of the Festival:
· U.S. Team Qualifying for Adult Singles, Doubles, and Juniors
· Divisions for EVERYONE, all skills, and ages
· Westport Plaza – Host Hotels, restaurants, sports bars, cafes, and great entertainment. You don’t even have to cross a street to access it all.
· 22 Racquetball courts using 3 different excellent facilities.
· Live Streaming throughout the Festival, even at some of the sports bars in Westport Plaza
· Early Registration DISCOUNT of $20! Register before May 10!!
· Discounted Entry fees for Junior divisions and a 50% College Student Discount off normal Adult Entry Fees (CSD21 discount code) See details below for qualifications.
· Maximum of 6 divisions for adults (3 Singles and 3 Doubles), 9 for juniors (juniors must contact the tournament director for more than 6 divisions)
· Discounts at Restaurants and Bars using your Tournament Badge (see the Tournament Program for details)
· Hall Of Fame Induction and Celebration
(Sunday, June 6, 7:00 – 9:00 pm) Tickets are required in advance. Free Tickets for Championship players, HOF inductees, and their immediate guests. All others must purchase tickets in advance—A limited number of tickets are available. See registration for ticket options. Dress to impress! no sports attire.
· Junior Award Celebration
(Saturday, June 12, 7:00 – 8:00 pm). Tickets are required in advance. Free to Junior Championship players. All others must purchase tickets in advance. Help to support our Junior athletes with your ticket purchase. Limited Number of tickets available. See registration for ticket options. Business Casual, no sports attire.
Deadlines, Refunds, and Fees
The entry deadline is May 17
Early Entry DISCOUNT - Online Entry only - Before May 10 will receive a $20 discount.
Early Entry is $119 First Event
The Entry Deadline is May 17, 2021 - USA Racquetball has eliminated a Late Entry period.
Regular Entry is $139 First Event
Entries must be made online or by phone by the deadline dates. There is a $10.00 phone in charge if entering by phone. Payment is due at the time of Entry. USA Racquetball reserves the right to close entries of any division at any time. Refunds of entry and referee fees (less a $15.00 service fee) are available for withdrawals prior to Monday, May 17, 2021. Additional fees will include $25 for returned checks and $10.00 for declined cards.
College Students Discount
50% off normal Adult Entry Fee (use CSD21 discount code) To use this code you must be an eligible college student and part of a current college team that would have competed in the USAR National Collegiate Championships in 2021.
National Team Qualifying Div. Entrants
2020-21 Adult National Team members receive complimentary entry into the U.S. Team Qualifying divisions. Please contact Renee Isherwood at 719-635-5396 ext. 4
Awards/Prize Money
National Team Qualifying Divisions
1st Place - $1,000 (Adults Only)
Commemorative Shadow Box (Adults and Juniors)
2nd Place - $500 (Adults Only)
All Divisions
1st - 4th Place – National Championship Medals
Skill Level Divisions
Players in Elite, A, B, C and D divisions must not have won the same or higher skill level at a national competition in the past 3 years. State association representatives will be consulted regarding the accuracy of entries. USA Racquetball reserves the right to re-classify and/or disqualify players if they are inappropriately entered. No doubles player may compete in a skill level below their own, regardless of their partner’s skill level or gender. For guidance on Skill & Age Skill level entries based on ranking, visit www.usaracquetball.com.
Host Clubs
Jewish Community Center
2 Millstone Campus Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146
Vetta Concord
12320 Old Tesson Road
St. Louis, MO 63128
Vetta West
1330 Harvestowne Industrial Dr.
St. Charles, MO 633304
Racquet Re-stringing will be available by Brent Walters all week. He is taking pre-orders by contacting him at 919-649-2707
Accommodations
SAVE with these BELOW MARKET RATES at the Host Hotels!
USAR Group Housing (Click Here for the Housing Website)
or call 1-800-290-3210
Travel
Save on United Airlines fares to the 2021 National Championships Festival by calling the United Olympic Desk at (800) 841-0460 Please mention USA Racquetball
Proud to Fly Team USA.
Save up to 25% anytime with USA Racquetball car rental partners using these links or discount codes:
USARDSC / 5030947 / 7016465
USA Racquetball Membership
This USA National Championships are hosted for USA Racquetball members only. All participants must be current USA Racquetball members.
Championship Qualifiers
There are no Qualifiers for the 2021 National Championships Festival Presented by Penn.
Official Ball
Penn is the Official Ball of USA Racquetball and the ProPenn HD ball will be used in all matches.
Rules and Eyewear USA Racquetball
Official Rules will govern Eligibility
Only U.S. Citizens or individuals who have an active application for Citizenship may compete in the U.S. Team Qualifying divisions; all other divisions are open to U.S. Citizens and residents. For age division competition, players must meet the age requirement as of the first day of competition. Eyewear is required for all play. competition, including the mandatory use of protective eyewear, tested to impact standards. It is the player’s responsibility to ensure that their eyewear conforms with the standard in Rule 2.5 (a).
Officiating
Match losers are expected to referee a match immediately following a loss. USA Racquetball encourages all players to become certified referees. Referees with up-to-date certification, SafeSport, and background checks will receive $15 per match, others will receive $10. Visit USARacquetball.com to learn about certification.
For additional championship information:
Contact USA Racquetball/Connor Shane at 719-635-5396 or email cshane@usaracquetball.com