Courts Going Up in Puerto Rico
Court facility construction is well underway for the 2010 Central American Caribbean Games, which will be held at the University of Recinto in the city of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

This is the sixth consecutive Central American Caribbean Games in which racquetball has been included as a full medal sport. The racquetball competition is being administered under the direction of Puerto Rico Racquetball President, Mr. Pucho Miranda.

Strategic Guide Recognized
In late May, Geoff Peters was presented with a plaque recognizing his help in guiding the IRF through a long-range planning session last February. Peters facilitated a three day meeting that discussed the organization's mission and values statements, core values and set priorities to carry the sport forward worldwide. Flanked by IRF VP Usher Barnoff (left) and President Keith Calkins (right), Peters accepted his award in Houston. Photo: courtesy Cheryl Kirk.

World Senior Championships
Organizers are busy preparing for the 2009 event, which is scheduled for September 1-5 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Now celebrating its 21st consecutive year, the event is hosted in a series of venues and scheduled in a flighted round-robin format to maximize playing time. It's an annual best-seller among senior athletes who enjoy traveling, good friends and great competition. Download the entry and plan ahead now >>

The Future Looks Bright
New Racquetball Association of Ireland President Sean Gargan recently attended the Irish Junior Racquetball Open as a guest of the host club Touraneena, under the stewardship of former RAI President Pat Keane. He stated that "I have attended World, European & Local Championships but none can compare to last weekend’s event. The event was made even better by the presence of IRF President Keith Calkins."

Special thanks also were extended to organizers Christy Slattery and Pat Keane (with the able assistance of their partners Betty & Helen), the local organizing committeee lead by Linda Skehan with Pat Dalton,John Skehan, Eithne Skehan, Karen Keirns, Julie Skehan and Elanor Hickey. The brillant competition set the bar very high for the incoming RAI president, who reports that the future looks bright!

Pictured above (l-r) are: Johnny Sherlock, Andy Clarke, Sean Gargan, Keith Calkins, Eamonn Clarke (at back), Councillor Clifford Kelly, Sean Corcoran, Brendan Gargan.