Reminder that the MRA Season Kickoff Tournament is fast approaching, Sept 24-25, 2021.

Registration link

We had a great turn out and a good time at the August Singles Shoot Out at Life Time Fitness in Fridley. Thanks to Jonn and Jeff for organizing, and for Jeff for taking photos! View the photo album on Facebook here.

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The 25th US Open is quickly approaching and looking for volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please look at the areas that are open (website here) and contact Jonn Olson with what area and block(s) of time you’d like to sign up for. You can confirm your time by checking the website at any time. Availability is on a first request basis and Jonn will do his best to keep the website up to date.
 
If you’re playing in the tournament you can still volunteer. If you have a conflicting match during your volunteer time you’ll be given enough time to play your match.
 
If you work at least 12 hours you’ll receive a week long PRO PASS so you can take in all the professional matches you’d like to, at no cost. The Pro Pass is a $139 value. The passes will be available at the registration desk.
 
If you’re a super ambitious person and want to volunteer for a significant number of hours, please contact Jonn Olson directly at 651-485-3771.
 
You can email at jonn@obups.com or text at 651-485-3771 to sign up. Jonn will reply with a confirmation within 24 hours (usually much sooner).

Please find 2021-2022 Minnesota Racquetball tournament dates below; pencil in the dates and we look forward to seeing you on the courts!
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Watch this space for updates to or confirmation of tentative events.

You can add the MRA event calendar to your device from here
​Note that the tournaments marked "tentative" are subject to change

Yes…that’s right!  SHOOTOUTS AT FRIDLEY HAVE RETURNED!!!
 
NOTE:  If you are planning to attend please let me know so I can plan accordingly for the first shootout back.  I’m guessing we’ll have lots of players so I need to make sure I have enough courts booked.  Thanks!
 
You are invited to join us for a shootout this Saturday morning.  This will be the DOUBLES Mixer format and as usual everyone is welcome (High B players or better please with doubles experience).  Although walk-ins are welcome, please be at the courts by 8:45am so that we can get everyone on a roster and start on time.
 
Registration:          8am to 9am (MUST PAY AT SECOND COUNTER AT FRONT DESK - cash, check, credit/debit card, club tab or LT Bucks) Bring receipt to court #1 to register.
Start Time:            9am sharp!  (Please don’t be late)
End Time:              11:30am +/-
Where:                  Life Time Fitness - Fridley
Cost:                     $15 members / $20 non-members
Prizes:                   Varies
Who:                     Anyone, LTF members and non-members are welcome
Next Shoot Outs:    Aug 7th | Sep 11th | Oct 2nd | Nov 6th | Dec 4th
 
NOTE:  Doubles shootouts will be held the first Saturday of each month when there are no scheduling conflicts. Please watch these notices for date changes (Example: July, Sept, Oct.).
 
Thanks, and I hope to see you Saturday morning!
 
Jonn J. Olson
Racquetball Shootout - LTF
651-485-3771: Text Message & Cell
jonn@obups.com

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Matt Mahowald, Nick Arntz, and Therese Zadnik-Klecker to the MRA Board as our newest directors, and also to Jake Bredenbeck for being re-elected to serve another term.
 
As they step down from the Board, let's give a very heartfelt thank you to Bryan Turtle, Mike Kiedrowski, and Vallana Perrault for their years of personal commitment and dedication to racquetball and the MRA, and their assistance in developing the corporation into what it is today. Thank you!!

The transition of director seats will occur officially at the annual meeting in June.

As a reminder, the Board is still seeking a Tournament Committee Chairperson. This position coordinates and leads the Tournament Committee in setting the tournament schedule, coordinating tournament equipment and helpers, and reporting Tournament Committee updates on monthly Board meetings. As the former Chairperson, Vallana will still be participating on the Tournament Committee as a member and will be available for training and help. Please reach out to the Board if you think you're a good fit for this position!

Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Arcserve Tournament Series winners!

Congrats to all players in Minnesota Racquetball's first IRT Tier 4 tournament! Results are listed below. We had great participation with 153 registered players.

Congratulations to the 2020 Minnesota Racquetball Hall of Fame inductee Jake Bredenbeck!