IRF World Junior Championships
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Purpose: |
To determine the
strongest national racquetball team (comprised of qualified junior
athletes) in the world, as well as name individual world singles
and doubles champions in age divisions from 6 and under through 18
and under.
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Established: |
1989
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Frequency: |
Annual (In
December)
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Entrants: |
250
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Awards: |
Gold, Silver, Bronze in
Boy's & Girl's championship divisions, plus national team
trophies for boy's, girl's and overall World Cup team champions.
Medallions in blue, red and white consolation divisions.
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| Rules &
Eligibility |
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Conditions: |
IRF rules govern,
including mandatory protective eyewear requirement.
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Eligibility: |
Entrants must be current
members of their country's national governing association, or a
member of a recognized national team from countries affiliated with
the International Racquetball Federation.
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Judging: |
Single elimination in
championships rounds, plus blue, red and white satellite
consolation divisions. Play conducted in two-year incremental age
divisions from age "8 and under" to "18 and under" (8-, 10-, 12-,
14-, 16-, 18-), plus special rules "multi-bounce" 6- and 8-
divisions. [ event format ]
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Sites
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| 2008 |
tba
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tba |
| 2007 |
Cochabamba
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Boliva |
| 2006 |
Tempe, Arizona
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USA |
| 2005 |
Juarez
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Mexico |
| 2004 |
San Luis Potosi
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Mexico |
| 2001-2003 |
Orlando, Florida
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USA |
| 1995-2000 |
Fountain Valley,
California
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USA |
| 1991-1994 |
Jacksonville,
Florida
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USA |
| 1989-1990 |
Miami, Florida
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USA |
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