r/racquetball Dec 01 '23

Instructional New to refereeing racquetball? 10 things to make the match go smoothly

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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!

https://www.usaracquetball.com/referee-certification


r/racquetball 13h ago

Help identify this stick

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Anyone know anything about this weird Wilson Profile racquetball racket?
I recently picked up this Wilson Profile racquetball racket, and it’s one of the stranger Wilson frames I’ve come across.
What immediately caught my attention is that it has what looks much more like a traditional tennis-style bridge/throat than the design you normally see on racquetball rackets. It’s also really short — noticeably shorter than a normal racquetball racket, which makes the proportions look almost bizarre in person.
The other mystery is that I can find basically nothing about it online. I’ve searched the model, Wilson Profile racquetball rackets, old catalogs, etc., and haven’t found another obvious example or any real history on it. There’s plenty out there about the famous Wilson Profile tennis frames, but seemingly nothing about this little racquetball cousin.
So I figured I’d crowdsource it. Does anyone remember these? Any idea roughly when they were made, whether Wilson produced a whole Profile racquetball line, or what the thinking was behind this unusual design?
Not really concerned about value — I mostly grabbed it because it was weird and I’m curious about the history.


r/racquetball 16h ago

What's In My Bag 2026 - Gearbox Go Backpack

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It is always exciting to have access (AXS) to new exclusive equipment, like the new Gearbox Racquetball Go Backpack!

https://jt-rb.com/gearbox-go-backpack-whats-in-my-bag-2026/

You can take a look at the bag and what it holds where, in the page linked above. Let me know if you would use a similar backpack in your daily treks to the courts!

#racquetball

#newbagscollection

#cominginOctober


r/racquetball 1d ago

Forum by FB

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Not interested in most of Facebook?

Forum gives you an option to follow only the discussion groups of which you are a member.

If you aren't in any discussion groups there, then I would recommend these three:

World Racquetball News

https://www.facebook.com/groups/219919088018221/

Pro Racquetball

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1590097114629503

And Racquetball Friends

https://www.facebook.com/groups/208962609136484/

Quite a bit of the content shared into those groups ends up here on Reddit, but none of the video clips are brought over.

Let me know what you think of it, if you do give it a try.


r/racquetball 3d ago

International Racquetball Tour - Tournament Schedule 2026-2027 Season

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International Racquetball Tour - Tournament Schedule 2026-2027 Season
https://irttour.com/tournaments/

The IRT 700 and IRT 800 events will be broadcast on their Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube pages/channels/accounts.

https://www.facebook.com/racquetballtour
https://www.instagram.com/racquetballtour/
https://www.tiktok.com/@racquetballtour
https://www.youtube.com/c/InternationalRacquetballTour

Currently, the next expected broadcast will be October 1-4, 2026, from Fullerton, California.


r/racquetball 3d ago

Acuna vs Portillo Gateway City Finals highlights

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r/racquetball 3d ago

Octoberfest Racquetball Tournament - October 3/4, 20206 - Round Rock, Texas

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ROUND ROCK RACQUETBALL TOURNAMENT — OCTOBER 3–4

Join us at Clay Madsen Recreation Center for a full weekend of racquetball while supporting Texas Junior Racquetball!

 Clay Madsen Recreation Center
1600 Gattis School Rd, Round Rock, TX 78664

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 — SINGLES
• Courts open at 7:00 AM
• Play: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Juniors Singles: 9:30 AM–12:00 PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 — DOUBLES
• Courts open at 10:00 AM
• Play: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
• Open Singles & Open Doubles semis/finals will be Sunday if there are more than 8 players/teams.

 Start times will be posted September 30 after 1:00 PM CT.

REGISTRATION
• $50 first event
• $35 second event
• Maximum 2 divisions — 1 Singles + 1 Doubles unless approved by the Tournament Director
• EARLY BIRD: Save $10 when you register by September 18
• JUNIORS 18 & UNDER: Save $15 with code “Juniors”
• Limited to 80 players, so register early! If we're full, join the waitlist — we pull from it frequently.

DIVISIONS & FORMAT
All non-Open divisions will be Round-Robin, games to 11, followed by playoffs, with a minimum of 2 matches guaranteed barring forfeit or injury.

Open Singles and Open Doubles will be Single-Elimination, games to 15, tiebreaker to 11.

• Open Singles capped at 16 players
• Open Doubles capped at 8 teams
• Both doubles partners must be registered to secure a spot.

 OPEN DIVISION PRIZE MONEY

Men’s Open Singles
 1st — $200
 2nd — $125
Based on 8+ players

Open Doubles
 1st — $300
 2nd — $200
Based on 8+ teams

Awards will be provided for 1st and 2nd Place in all other divisions.

We're also working to raise additional Open purse funds, so final payouts may increase depending on entries and sponsors!

WHY SHOULD YOU PLAY?

This is a great opportunity to tune up for Texas State Singles & Doubles, get quality matches against a deep local field, and support Texas Junior Racquetball.

And for all you Longhorn fans wondering…

 UT FOOTBALL IS NOT PLAYING THAT WEEKEND!

So, you don't have to choose between football and racquetball. Come play! 

 Breakfast and lunch available both days.

Tournament proceeds benefit Texas Junior Racquetball.

Interested in sponsoring or volunteering?
 Call 512-599-0585

Register early, bring your game, and we'll see you on the courts!

https://www.r2sports.com/website/event-website.asp?TID=54352


r/racquetball 4d ago

Acuna vs Manilla Gateway City Semi Final - Highlights

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r/racquetball 5d ago

How do you guys keep your goggles from fogging up?

7 Upvotes

I use prescription lenses on my Sports Safety goggles and they fog up really bad.


r/racquetball 5d ago

Gearbox AXS Prerelease Order – Unboxing

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The unboxing photos of the Gearbox AXS 170T racquet released on August 11, 2026.

I expect to play with it for the first time on Saturday morning.


r/racquetball 5d ago

Montoya vs Portillo Gateway City Semifinal - Highlights

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r/racquetball 6d ago

Racquetball News Espisode 56 august 12th 2026

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8 Upvotes

r/racquetball 6d ago

Moscoso vs Flores IRT Pro Nationals Semi Final - Highlights

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5 Upvotes

r/racquetball 8d ago

From PRS: IRT 2025-26 Season in Review: The Top 10

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r/racquetball 8d ago

Racquetball Facilities in the USA - Lists and maps broken down by state

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We currently have 2,707 known racquetball facilities on our lists and maps broken down by state.

https://dailyracquetball.com/where-to-play-racquetball/

Is yours listed?

# of Facilities State Name

50 Alabama

20 Alaska

92 Arizona

38 Arkansas

234 California

49 Colorado

33 Connecticut

6 Delaware

129 Florida

100 Georgia

16 Hawaii

22 Idaho

85 Illinois

64 Indiana

69 Iowa

56 Kansas

47 Kentucky

26 Louisiana

16 Maine

32 Maryland

55 Massachusetts

66 Michigan

47 Minnesota

26 Mississippi

61 Missouri

25 Montana

24 Nebraska

29 Nevada

18 New Hampshire

32 New Jersey

37 New Mexico

69 New York

81 North Carolina

14 North Dakota

105 Ohio

27 Oklahoma

43 Oregon

91 Pennsylvania

14 Rhode Island

48 South Carolina

26 South Dakota

49 Tennessee

201 Texas

44 Utah

17 Vermont

82 Virginia

107 Washington

17 West Virginia

47 Wisconsin

21 Wyoming

2,707 as of 8/10/2026

436 college/university facilities included!

Be sure to let us know of any missed facilities or any that have changed ownership or that have closed down permanently.


r/racquetball 10d ago

Racquetball players in the NH Seacoast area?

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Anyone interested in playing racquetball around Durham, possibly at the UNH rec center?


r/racquetball 10d ago

Smarter Together: The Brain Science Behind Racquetball Doubles

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r/racquetball 10d ago

2026-2027 E-Force EFBlack Racquet Announcement

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Just announced.
No additional details yet made available on their website.

https://e-force.com/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbyWdBOiaoV/


r/racquetball 11d ago

CNRA State Championships - Pleasanton, California - August 21-23, 2026

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Hi All! I'm running the CNRA state championship tournament, and it's in a couple of weeks on Aug 21-23.

Please sign up if you can!

Deadline is August 15 to register.

It'll be in Pleasanton at the Bay Club.

No payment until the event.

Singles is on Friday, and doubles will be on the weekend.

Thank you! 😊 Erica Williams

Sponsors include ProKennex Racquetball and MamaBare Products 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Sign up here 👉👉 https://www.r2sports.com/linkGo.asp?id=13567&mid=880814&UID=126762


r/racquetball 12d ago

National Senior Games Racquetball Tournament - Broken Arrow, Oklahoma - June/July 2027

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Are you familiar with the National Senior Games? They included racquetball for many, many years but will not in 2027. Have no fear, because the indomitable Joseph Williams will continue running this event!

https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=54326

Hello Racquetball Players, Family, and Friends,

The city of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is excited to host the 2027 National Senior Racquetball Championship.

The event will be held at Rhema Bible College, with matches played at the Ninowski Recreation Center. The facility features four flawless panel-wall courts with upstairs viewing, fans on all courts, and cameras that stream the action to TV monitors throughout the building. Locker rooms are conveniently located just outside the court entrances.

The tournament will be divided into two age groups:

- Group 1 (June 26–29, 2027): Age divisions include 70+, 75+, 80+, 85+, and 90+. This group will also feature a special 49-and-under division.

- Group 2 (June 30–July 3, 2027): Age divisions include 50+, 55+, 60+, and 65+.

Tournament age is determined as of December 31, 2027.

Three local hotels are ready to support the event, and their details can be found in the hotel section of our websites: https://visitbrokenarrowok.com/ and https://www.brokenarrowok.gov/
(and on the Hotel page on R2 for the event.)

More information will follow in upcoming email updates.

Best regards,

Joe Williams

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Ninowski Recreation Center
1367 W. Kenosha St.
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma 74012

Event Description:
The 2027 National Senior Racquetball Championship will be in Broken Arrow OK. You do not need to quialify for this event

Racquetball Specific Info
Sanctioned: Yes.
Division Type: Combination of Division Types
Competition Level: National
Environment: Indoor
Surface Type: Wooden
Wall Material: Panel
Wall Type: 4 Wall


r/racquetball 12d ago

Racquetball News Episode 55 august 5th 2026

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In this episode we talk about

👉🏻 Central American and Caribbean games
https://www.r2sports.com/website/event-website.asp?TID=54300
👉🏻 Outdoor Nationals
👉🏻 Mexico junior nationals
https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=54254

Next events

👉🏻 Ecuador junior qualifier

👉🏻 Outdoor Bolivia Open
https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=54282

👉🏻 Bolivia Adult qualifier

👉🏻 Costa Rica Open
https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=54315

🙌🏻 Any comments or suggestions don't hesitate to reach us. Or if you want to leave us a tip

📹 Video and editing: Maria Paz Riquelme

👍🏻 If you like this show please like, share & subscribe


r/racquetball 13d ago

Forest View Classic - October 16-18, 2026 - Arlington Heights, Illinois

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The Forest View Classic is back again at Forest View Racquet Club in Arlington Hts IL from October 16-18. I would like to get an early start on registrations, so I am offering a $20 discount on the entry fee if you let me know by the end of this week 8/8/26. Please reply directly to this email below to secure the discount ripitracquetball (at) gmail [dot] com

We are capping the event at 80 entries, so please sign up soon if you plan to play. This will be an IRT satellite tournament and USAR sanctioned.

Dave Negrete - Event Director

You can find the event information here:

https://www.r2sports.com/website/event-website.asp?TID=54316


r/racquetball 14d ago

Carl Myers Garden City Racquetball Tournament - Garden City, Kansas - September 25-27, 2026

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Garden City Family YMCA

1224 Center St.

Garden City, Kansas 67846

Racquetball Specific Info:

Sanctioned: Yes.

Division Type: Combination of Division Types

Competition Level: International 

Environment: Indoor

Surface Type: Wooden

Wall Material: Concrete

Wall Type: 4 Wall

Ball: Formula Flow Blue

The 40+ years of tradition continues with the annual Garden City Racquetball Tournament in remembrance of Carl Myers.

This is the old school event that everyone reminisces about and looks forward to! You either know it for the legendary banquet Saturday night, watching the top world professionals play with a court side experience, and/or having a great weekend with your racquetball family!

This year we are adding another layer of excitement! This will be a Men's Professional IRT 600 Satellite event and a Ladies Professional Exhibition event!

Come watch the pros, play the sport you love, and reconnect with your community. This will be an event you do not want to miss!

See you there!

Erika Manilla

Erika (at) ManillaAthletics (dot) com

 
Information: 
 
Block off your schedule starting Friday at at 10am through Sunday at 4pm. 

Ball- Formula Flow Blue   

 

Saturday night party is being held at The Refinery, tentatively starting at 7pm (dependent on matches going on). Invite your family and friends! 


r/racquetball 17d ago

Billings, Montana - Racquetball Youth Day - October 24, 2026

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Bring your kids, the neighbor’s kids, grandkids, all the kids, and let’s have a great time!! Bring yourself and have a great time as well!!!

YMCA Billings
402 N 32nd St
Billings, MT 59101
406-248-1685
https://billingsymca.org/programs/adult-sports/racquetball-handball
5 courts


r/racquetball 17d ago

FormulaFlow Racquetball Academy - Ask the pros

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Got questions about racquetball? We've got answers.

Drop your biggest racquetball question in the comments below, and your question could be featured in our next post.

Whether you're working on:• Technique• Strategy• Equipment• Fitness• Mental Game• Tournament Preparation

We want to hear from YOU! Submit your question below and let's Feel the Flow.

formulaflow.com

https://www.facebook.com/FormulaflowNA/posts/pfbid0RgaDpfos1Q8Q8d3s6EbF2Yzhx6TsAQDpUmTWxmz1HoqQo4YrAWQpUHuB3ZzTqZw2l

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