NMRA/IRF Frank Hotels 40th World Seniors Racquetball Championships July 25-28 in Chicago
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by Cindy Tilbury, National Masters Racquetball Association, and Gary Mazaroff, International Racquetball Federation
Great news for 30+-year-old racquetball lovers! There is still plenty of time to sign up for the July 25-28 summer international tournament in Lombard, Illinois at the famous Glass Court Racquet & Fitness Club. Mark Frank of Frank Hotels has agreed to sponsor this event and we could not be more thrilled. Mark enjoys all flavors of round-robin racquetball and will not only be the title sponsor—he will also be taking on all challengers in his doubles divisions. It should be an exciting four days of round-robin, self-refereed matches, with a little bit of Squash 57 thrown in for variety.
We already have several countries represented in the participant pool. Ireland, Guatemala, Chile, India, Mexico and, of course, the USA. Come out to Chicago and represent your country.
Another notable statistic is that we already have ten players in the 75+ age groups. It is not always easy to find great 75+ competition. Take advantage of this opportunity.
Our transportation concierge will be Joe Williams, so don’t feel you must rent a car to join in the fun. Joe will take great care of you and get you to your matches on time. The host hotel is the Embassy Suites, and you probably know their reputation for great breakfasts and happy hour drinks, all included in your room rate. Make your reservation today, before we run out of rooms. Plan B is a nearby Extended Stay Hotel, if necessary.
Plan to join us at our short-but-sweet banquet and program on Saturday night at the host hotel. IRF usually has an awards ceremony at the banquet, but we will go with the NMRA tradition of food, announcements and fun the night before the winners will be determined.
For all of the tournament details and links to register or find a roommate, please visit r2sports.com and the nmra.info website Tournament Entry tab page. Flyers, Information Sheets, mail-in entry forms are all downloadable. Don’t hesitate to contact Cindy Tilbury with any questions you might have. Cell phone 303.888.4461 or cindy.tilbury@att.net.
Special thanks to Mark Frank for supporting our combined event and efforts to get our many countries together for some international racquetball competition. Make sure you stay at a Frank Hotel on your next vacation in Washington, Oregon or Florida. Book it today at frankhotels.com with a discount if you use code SUDSY.
