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Welcome to the Colorado Racquetball Association website – your online source for everything you need to enjoy racquetball in the Rockies! Colorado is home to some of the top players in the nation, and the CRA boasts a pro-active board of directors, dynamic programs for players of all ages, and a statewide network of experienced tournament directors at top-notch facilities. And ColoradoRacquetball.com has all the news you need to stay in the loop ... right here.

SHATTUCK ANNOUNCES IC CHAMPIONS

Air Force Named 2007-2008 University Touring Squad League Champions! The last Intercollegiate Meet of the season took place at the Denver Athletic Club on April 12, where the Air Force Academy (coached by Dr. Adrian Won) took first place. The team will get to keep the Silver League Champion Plate until the conclusion of the 2008-2009 season -- if/when another champion is declared. Congratulations AFA!

The intercollegiate program was developed by professional clinician and top-ranked WPRO tour regular Jo Shattuck, who hosts the intercollegiate program schedules, results and photos on her RacquetballAcademy.com site. More details are also available here, under the "programs" tab > Intercollegiate.

HERNANDEZ TAPPED FOR SCHOLARSHIP

Kevin Hernandez was recently selected to receive the 2008 CRA Scholarship Award, after submitting an application earlier in the year, and outlining his plans to begin college at CSU/Pueblo in the fall.

A member of the CRA Junior Team, Kevin has represented the state at National events, and offers an occasional clinic to players at the Fort Carson and Peterson AFB facilities in Colorado Springs. His goal is to become one of the top pros on tour and considers racquetball to be "the greatest sport ever created!"

Hernandez plays or practices 15-25 hours a week, and has developed a quiet temperament and precision on the court. With his father deployed to Iraq, it's one of several activities -- along with running and tennis -- that keep him occupied. "Racquetball has helped me, with my father being deployed for the last couple of years" he said, "to become the man that I am."

Congratulations to Kevin for his CRA scholarship award, along with all of our best wishes for his sucess in the fall, and beyond.

CALLING SPONSORED PLAYERS

The CRA maintains a state directory of sponsored players, to give visibility to designated manufacturer reps and enable interested consumers to contact the reps to try out the latest equipment, or schedule a clinic or demo night at their club.

If you're a sponsored player, send an email with your affiliation and public contact information (email & phone). We'll list you on the CRA website, under the programs > Instruction & Play Testing tab.

Coming Up ...

May 10
Lynmar Shootout
It's a sanctioned one-day event at Lynmar, open to everyone, from 9am - until? in the Springs. Entry is only $5 - or - a potluck dish to share. Can't commit? Just show up at 9:00, ready to play! [ entry ]

May 10
Ladies Day*
Women are invited to the North Jeffco Rec Center, for some pre-Mother's Day play and lunch, from 11:00 - 1:00. Guest fee is $5, and it's pot-luck. Join in!

June 5-8
Pepsi Cup Team Championships
Teams are Forming Now ... for this year's Pepsi Cup, hosted by the Highlands Ranch Recreation Center. Contact your club's racquetball director or team captain to find out about joining your club team. For more information, email John Foust or call 303-696-8644. [ more ]

Late Breaking ... The Rocky Mountain Senior Games will take place June 18-22 in at the Greeley Recreation Center. See the event website for details.

August 1-3
State Games of the West
The Lynmar Racquet and Health Club will host the Rocky Mountain State Games, and details are available online.

*Ladies Day
One Saturday each month, Colorado women are invited to selected host clubs (often free, sometimes with a nominal guest fee) for a morning of singles and doubles play at all levels, followed by a pot-luck lunch. The "traveling play days" take place up and down the front range and are announced here and by email. Just send a note to Tamera Schlegel or Cindy Tilbury to be added to the reminder list.

Not up to a full weekend? Don't forget to check the Tournaments tab, then the "club events" and "other competition" flyouts for special invitationals and other opportunities.