A message from the Minnesota Racquetball Association President, Jonn Olson:
On behalf of the entire Minnesota Racquetball Association, thank you to everyone who participated in the Kickoff Tourney this weekend. After so much time off, it was amazing to see everyone again and we all look forward to many more events this season.
For those who thought our numbers were low for this tourney, in comparison to other state's events we had 3.4% more players than those states including those that haven’t been locked down. I’d consider that very successful and encouraging for a great Minnesota comeback.
Thanks to Nick Arntz and his Remax team for the donations and effort. Because of them the MRA now has skill challenge competitions at each MRA event. At this kickoff tourney it was a radar speed challenge with dozens of players participating and it netted over $100 in donations for Minnesota Juniors! I wonder what the challenge will be at the next tournament in October. Thanks again Nick and Remax for an amazing addition and for bringing more fun to our events!
And once again these events would not be possible without our wonderful racquetball family that volunteers their time (and sometimes money) to pull these events together. It’s a long list and I apologize if I forget someone, but a big thank you to Vallana Perrault, Jeff Anderson, Matt Miller, Mike Brytowski, Mark Anderson, Meaghan Lieburn, Nick Artnz, Andy Wiegand, Broque Brew, and Mike Figgins, and to all those who jump in at a moment’s notice to carry out something that needs doing like Sri Viswanath and Allen Klecker picking up lunch when no one else could. Thanks to ALL of you for keeping our rball community strong and successful!!! And a quick shout out to the MRA Board for all the support!
Speaking of volunteers, I think it's important for everyone to know that the MRA has an incredible 42 volunteers that make up the board and committees!!! Our MN rball family is simply overwhelming!
The MRA will be posting information soon about the upcoming Ladies Night Out event October 22-23.
For those playing in the US Open, good luck and don’t let those medals leave Minnesota!
On behalf of the entire Minnesota Racquetball Association, thank you to everyone who participated in the Kickoff Tourney this weekend. After so much time off, it was amazing to see everyone again and we all look forward to many more events this season.
For those who thought our numbers were low for this tourney, in comparison to other state's events we had 3.4% more players than those states including those that haven’t been locked down. I’d consider that very successful and encouraging for a great Minnesota comeback.
Thanks to Nick Arntz and his Remax team for the donations and effort. Because of them the MRA now has skill challenge competitions at each MRA event. At this kickoff tourney it was a radar speed challenge with dozens of players participating and it netted over $100 in donations for Minnesota Juniors! I wonder what the challenge will be at the next tournament in October. Thanks again Nick and Remax for an amazing addition and for bringing more fun to our events!
And once again these events would not be possible without our wonderful racquetball family that volunteers their time (and sometimes money) to pull these events together. It’s a long list and I apologize if I forget someone, but a big thank you to Vallana Perrault, Jeff Anderson, Matt Miller, Mike Brytowski, Mark Anderson, Meaghan Lieburn, Nick Artnz, Andy Wiegand, Broque Brew, and Mike Figgins, and to all those who jump in at a moment’s notice to carry out something that needs doing like Sri Viswanath and Allen Klecker picking up lunch when no one else could. Thanks to ALL of you for keeping our rball community strong and successful!!! And a quick shout out to the MRA Board for all the support!
Speaking of volunteers, I think it's important for everyone to know that the MRA has an incredible 42 volunteers that make up the board and committees!!! Our MN rball family is simply overwhelming!
The MRA will be posting information soon about the upcoming Ladies Night Out event October 22-23.
For those playing in the US Open, good luck and don’t let those medals leave Minnesota!
| Men's Singles - Open 1st - Andrew Gleason 2nd - Bob Adam 3rd - Andy Wiegand Men's Age Singles - Open 1st - Andy Wiegand 2nd - Jaime Junker 3rd - Paul Rokke Mixed Doubles - A 1st - Johnson / Zadnik Klecker 2nd - Hoops / Burns Consolation - Baehr / Jones | Men's Singles - A 1st - Ava Kaiser 2nd - Al Suendermann Consolation - Ron Willett Men's Age Singles - A/B 1st - Gary Wilson 2nd - Mike Kiedrowski Consolation - Joshua Tramm Women's Doubles 1st - Lieburn / Denler 2nd - Jones / Zadnik Klecker 3rd - Hoops / Johnson | Men's Singles - B 1st - Suhas Wankhade 2nd - Mike Kiedrowski Consolation - Matt Schmekel Men's Doubles - A 1st - Suendermann / Johnson 2nd - Burns / Cherry Consolation - Kierans / Beagan |