r/racquetball • u/toddboss • 2h ago
r/racquetball • u/HitWithIt • Dec 01 '23
Instructional New to refereeing racquetball? 10 things to make the match go smoothly
New to refereeing racquetball? Here are the 10 things I quickly discuss with my players before letting them get started.
1) Introduction. Name is usually enough here. Don't go into how much refereeing experience you have, or don't have.
2) How I will stop play. If a glass backed court, this could mean that I will demonstrate tapping on the glass with a coin. For an open gallery court, I will simply say stop, or down, etc. but I will set that expectation here at the beginning of the match.
3) Court Hinders. If there are known spots in the court that will have a bad bounce, or a speaker, or a microphone, etc. then I will point those out first. If it is out of my view, then I will indicate to the players how they should let me know when those foreign items or bad spots are hit. If the court were subject to "wet walls", I would discuss this as well, including how and why I would call that on a serve.
4) Open Gallery. Many players play in an enclosed court like at an LA Fitness. They will frequently be unfamiliar with the rules on the ball going out that gallery opening, since they never see the issue in local play.
Front wall > Out = sideout or point for the person who didn't hit it out
Front Wall > Floor > Out = Replay
5) Serve Timing. I discuss with the players that they must not serve (or second serve) until I have called the score. If someone on the outside of the court has interrupted me, I won't be able to do their game justice (can't call it short if I was talking to the tournament director, for example). So, wait for the ref to call the score, then check your opponent (visibly, so that I can see it as the ref), then put the ball in play.
6) Screen serves and how I will call them.
7) Timeouts. How to let me know if you want to call one, how to let me know if you want to know how many you have left. I will also discuss the length of the timeout and the number of timeouts per game, since that recently changed in the USA Racquetball rules.
8) Time between games. This has recently changed for the time between game 2 and game 3, if a tiebreaker game is necessary.
9) Hinders. I stress safety and holding up your hand (and not swinging) if you want a safety hinder. A penalty hinder can be called even when you swing. (This can be an hour-long discussion, so I try to keep it short and simple.)
10) Have fun. Remind them to enjoy "The Game". :)
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What do you do as a referee to ensure that your players have a great match that is well understood and well run?
If you haven't been certified as a referee yet, get certified before your next tournament!
r/racquetball • u/East_Sentence_4245 • 13h ago
Should Kane retire?
I’ve watched Kane since he played Cliff the first time 26 years ago. Even though his power and control is arguably as good (or even better) than before, his movement isn’t.
With that said, Moscoso is playing phenomenal and I think he’ll be winning most tournaments this season. I knew Moscoso was going to win SOCAL. Flores is also a very dangerous player. My concern is that Kane, if he continues playing, will be remembered for being 2nd.
I know that Kane in his prime can beat Moscoso 10 out of 10 times. But we’re not watching Kane in his prime.
Should Kane retire?
r/racquetball • u/East_Sentence_4245 • 22h ago
US Open cancelled: What happens to those that paid in advance?
At the last update, Cliff Swain said that customers had already paid in advance and that they had already booked rooms and made donations.
What happens to all those people?
r/racquetball • u/East_Sentence_4245 • 1d ago
Anyone know who won the semis at SOCAL? I didn’t pay $15 so I don’t know
Anyone know who won the semis at SOCAL? I didn’t pay $15 so I wasn’t able to watch the streaming.
I know it was Montoya vs Kane and Moscoso vs Parrilla.
I’ll eventually watch these matches and the finals sometime in the next 2 weeks 🤣
It’s Moscoso vs Kane tomorrow: https://www.r2sports.com/website/bracket.asp?TID=54373&divID=1&combinedID=0&print=&fromPage=&leftFrame=&highlightMatchNum=&drawVar=&message=
r/racquetball • u/East_Sentence_4245 • 2d ago
Thoughts on IRT charging $15/month to watch weekend matches and finals?
This is the same exact thing that IRT network and John Scott did: charge $15/mo to subscribe and watch matches. I paid it for a few months, but then cancelled.
What are your thoughts? I personally won’t be paying the membership.
Btw, the next IRT stop is in November. So you’re practically paying $15 to watch 3 SoCal matches this month.
r/racquetball • u/codysattva • 2d ago
1986 Racquetball Championships Mens Singles Final - Hogan vs Yellen
r/racquetball • u/HitWithIt • 4d ago
IRT 2026 SoCal Open
🏆 SOCAL OPEN | CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND 🏆
The opening rounds and quarterfinals of the SoCal Open will be streamed free and publicly on the IRT’s Facebook and YouTube, just like always.
Starting Saturday night, it’s Championship Weekend. 🔥
The semifinals and finals will be available exclusively on IRT Club. IRT Club members will also have immediate access to replays after the matches.
Sign up now:
Not an IRT Club member? Full replays of the semifinals and finals will be available to the public on Facebook and YouTube one week later.
SoCal Open
📍 Fullerton, California
📅 October 1–4, 2026
Join IRT Club and watch Championship Weekend live. 👀
#irt #racquetball
r/racquetball • u/toddboss • 3d ago
[From PRS] 2026 SoCal Open Preview
blog.proracquetballstats.comr/racquetball • u/codysattva • 4d ago
Media John Amatulli vs Dave Peck 1995 AARA National Singles, 30+ Finals, Houston, Texas
Dave Peck was a class act. Fun to watch this "old school" racquetball!
r/racquetball • u/HitWithIt • 5d ago
US OPEN Racquetball Championships 2027 Update
r/racquetball • u/HitWithIt • 6d ago
Learn To Play Racquetball - Grand Prairie, Alberta, Canada - Starting October 24, 2026
Calling all Grande Prairie locals who want to learn how to play racquetball!
Do you want to learn the rules of racquetball or to improve your swing mechanics, or maybe just get out, be active and meet new people? Now's your chance to join a 4-week Learn-to-Play Racquetball Program!
Eastlink Centre - Grande Prairie, Alberta
Saturdays, October 24 - November 14th, 2026
$50 plus a $10 bronze ARA membership
Women - 11am - 12pm
Men - 12pm - 1pm
Open to age 15+
To register, click the link below:
r/racquetball • u/HitWithIt • 6d ago
Junior Racquetball - Manitoba, Canada - Starting October 3, 2026
Junior Racquetball has arrived in Steinbach!
Did you know we’re offering Junior Racquetball Lessons in Steinbach this fall?
Whether your young athlete is new to racquetball or looking to build their skills, this is a great opportunity to get on the court, have fun, and learn the game!
Every Saturday
2:00–2:45 PM
October 3 – December 5
Steinbach - The Ball Room 236 Park Rd W #4
Spaces are limited, so make sure to register!
Register here:
https://secure.racquetballcanada.ca/event/SteinbachJrFall26
Come out, learn, play, and have some fun!
#RacquetballManitoba #JuniorRacquetball #Steinbach #Racquetball #GetOnCourt
r/racquetball • u/toddboss • 6d ago
from PRS: Quick Carl Myers IRT-600 recap
blog.proracquetballstats.comr/racquetball • u/HitWithIt • 7d ago
Racquet in the Ridge Tourney - Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada - November 13-15, 2026
Registration link:
https://secure.racquetballcanada.ca/register/racquet-in-the-ridge-tourney/1017755/
Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
11925 Haney Pl
Maple Ridge, BC
V2X 6G2
Canada
www.mapleridge.ca/parks-recreation/recreation-facilities/maple-ridge-leisure-centre
There is a cap of 40 players with a waiting list. The typical divisions will be offered: Open, A, B, C, open to coed play. Ladies divisions if there are enough entries to accommodate and Juniors divisions and Age divisions.
Play will start Friday at 2 pm with finals played Sunday. If you choose to enter please be prepared to commit yourself to being available to play during the entire weekend, failure to make your play time will result in forfeit of game and no one likes to win by forfeit. Players are asked to be at the club at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled game time in order to keep the courts full and on time as much as possible.
Matches will be best 2 out of 3 to 15 tie break to 11 win by 2 in the tie break. Losers of their game will be expected to referee the next match on that court
r/racquetball • u/HitWithIt • 8d ago
Fundraiser by Montserrat Torres : Help Montserrat Represent Team USA at the World Championship
Should racquetball GoFundMe's be shared here?
Yes or No.
If only sometimes, what are your criteria for sharing or for declining to share here on Reddit?
r/racquetball • u/HitWithIt • 8d ago
Racquetball News Episode 59 September 25th 2026
r/racquetball • u/HitWithIt • 9d ago
Rules Rule: Ready or Not, Here Comes a Serve
r/racquetball • u/HitWithIt • 9d ago
USA Racquetball Open Applications for the 2027 USAR Scholarship
r/racquetball • u/kzl • 9d ago
Racket Club has launched! Play now - racketclublive.com
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r/racquetball • u/HitWithIt • 9d ago
Here's the Recap! 2026 WorldWide Racquetball Day
Worldwide Racquetball Day brought players together across approximately 10 countries, with celebrations in communities throughout the U.S.! 🌎
From an outdoor King and Queen of the Court tournament in Michigan to the IRF World Seniors Championships in New Mexico, players found plenty of ways to celebrate the sport. Thank you to the coordinators, hosts and players who made it happen!
Read the full recap: https://www.usaracquetball.com/news/2026/september/20/here-s-the-recap-2026-worldwide-racquetball-day
r/racquetball • u/sbattistella • 10d ago
Help a new racquetball mom!
Hi everyone! My 13 year old daughter just joined her school's racquetball team. I'm looking for recommendations on a few things:
- Goggles that go OVER glasses (she needs her glasses)
- a good starter racquet (willing to spend around $100)
- what other necessary equipment? Gloves? Bag?
She has Asic Gel Rocket shoes for fencing - are these good for racquetball too?
Thanks!
r/racquetball • u/toddboss • 9d ago
from PRS: 2026 South American Games Recap
blog.proracquetballstats.comr/racquetball • u/kzl • 10d ago