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2021-2022 Tournament Season Incentives

9/12/2021

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​Minnesota Racquetball Association is looking to add new tournament players to our tournaments! To that end, we are offering two incentives this tournament season.

Register for the MRA Season Kick Off Tournament today!

Refer a New MRA Player and you both get 50% off your entry fee!

Details:
  • New MRA player is defined as someone who has not played any MRA sanctioned tournaments in the past two years (since July 2019)
  • Discount does not apply to USAR membership fees
  • Discount applicable for both players to any one MRA sanctioned tournament of the 2021-2022 season 
  • The referring player and the new player must type the full name of both players in the comments section at time of R2 registration
  • Referring player may earn a free entry by referring and bringing more than 1 new player to a tournament


New USAR Player (with no referral) can get annual USAR membership fee waived and 50% off first tournament entry fee!

Details:
  • New USAR player is defined as someone who has not played any USAR sanctioned tournaments in the past three years (since July 2018)
  • When registering for your first tournament, sign up for the USAR "first time event" membership ($0). Then if you play in more than one 2021-2022 MRA tournament, the MRA will reimburse you for one USAR annual membership at the tournament desk ($65 value)
  • Discount applicable for the 2021-2022 season 

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MRA News

8/31/2021

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2021-2022 Tournament Season Approaches

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

Registration link

August 2021 Singles Shoot Out Results

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.

​Results:
Points Winners:
  1. Suhas Wankhade, 77 pts
  2. Sri Bondada, 74 pts
  3. James Ford, 72 pts
  4. Matt Schmekel, 69 pts
  5. Tie: Ryan Neumann & TJ Beagan, 68 pts
  6. Tie: Kole Feist & Gary Kierans, 66 pts
Bracket Winners:
  1. ​Ryan Neumann
  2. Kole Feist
  3. Gary Kierans
  4. Matt Schmekel

2021 US Open Volunteer Opportunities

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).
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2021-2022 Minnesota Racquetball tournament dates (SOME TENTATIVE)

7/21/2021

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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

CONFIRMED - MRA Kick Off Tournament
Sep 24-25, 2021
Life Time Fitness, Fridley
TENTATIVE - Ladies Night Out Tournament
Oct 22-23, 2021
TENTATIVE - MN State Doubles Tournament
Nov 12-14, 2021
CONFIRMED - Holiday Classic Tournament
Dec 10-12, 2021
​The Club in St. Cloud
CONFIRMED - MN State Singles Tournament
Jan 7-9, 2022
​U of M in Minneapolis
CONFIRMED - Junior Fundraiser Tournament
Feb 18-20, 2022
​The Club in St. Cloud
CONFIRMED - MN Hall of Fame Tournament
Mar 4-6, 2022
​U of M in Minneapolis
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LTF Fridley shoot outs are back!

7/6/2021

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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
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MRA Board of Directors Changes

5/18/2021

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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!
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2020-2021 Minnesota Racquetball Tournament Season Update

10/21/2020

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The 2020-2021 Minnesota Racquetball tournament season has been cancelled in full.

Please stay tuned for updates on the 2021-2022 season.
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2020-2021 Tournament Schedule Player Survey

8/22/2020

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The Minnesota Racquetball Tournament Committee is looking for your feedback on the timing of the Minnesota State Singles and Hall of Fame tournaments in the upcoming season. Please click the link to provide your input: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VX5CSKQ. 

Thank you for your participation!

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2020-2021 Minnesota Racquetball Tournament Season Update

8/6/2020

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The Minnesota Racquetball Association Board of Directors is actively monitoring and assessing the situation regarding the upcoming 2020-2021 tournament season. Planning for this season is like hitting a moving target, with recommendations for large public gatherings changing often. In accordance with state and federal guidelines, most of our usual tournament venues are implementing a phased approach to reopening at full capacity. Even if the MRA could hold events currently, there is a liability risk to our organization if not in full compliance with all local, city, county, state, and federal government guidelines and restrictions during events. At this time we are not willing to take that risk. We are looking at all of our options and hoping we can get a truncated season in later in the year or early 2021. As soon as we have more information, we will communicate that to our members. 

Until we can safely run tournaments again, be aware that there are some Minnesota clubs offering recreational play (see list below). Double check with the front desk for club-specific guidelines on singles/doubles, mask requirements, etc.
  • Life Time Fitness (Fridley, Bloomington, Coon Rapids)
  • The Club (St. Cloud)
  • Sta-Fit @ Midtown (St. Cloud)
  • Rochester Athletic Club
  • YMCA (Mankato, Rochester, Hudson WI, Sioux Falls SD)
  • FitQuest Athletic Club (Baxter)
  • Fitness Evolution (Zimmerman, Monticello, and Buffalo)
  • Windom Arena (Windom)
  • Daytona Golf Club (Dayton)

Thank you for your patience and stay safe!

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2019-2020 Arcserve Series Winners!

3/16/2020

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Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Arcserve Tournament Series winners!
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Arcserve Tournament Series Event #6 - MN Hall of Fame / IRT Tier 4 Results

3/9/2020

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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!
Men's Singles - IRT Pro
1st - Eduardo Portillo
2nd - Jake Bredenbeck

Men's Singles - A
1st - Srikara Peelukhana
2nd - Seth Richter
Consolation - Tom Rykken

Men's Singles - 45/55
1st - Chris Weinert
2nd - Rick Kaiser
Consolation - Mark McCoy

Men's Age Singles - B
1st - Mike Kiedrowski
2nd - Kole Feist
Consolation - James Ford

Men's Doubles - B
1st - Andy Thrall & Mike Cherry
2nd - M Nechrebecki & Nate Ackman
Cons - C Lebrasseur & Jack Benson

Men's Doubles - Centurion
1st - Felipe Sosa & Rod Southwood
2nd - Tom Rykken & Steve Springer
Cons - Pete Farrell & Steve Flaherty

Women's Singles - Open/A
1st - Ava Kaiser
2nd - Lori Southwick
Consolation - Barb Hoffner

Junior Singles - Advanced
1st - Oscar Murillo
2nd - Alex Roberts
Consolation - Broox Brew

Men's Singles - Open
1st - Lee Meinerz
2nd - Andrew Gleason
Consolation - Chris Weinert

Men's Singles - B
1st - Kole Feist
2nd - Matt Ballman
Consolation - Nate Ackman

Men's Singles - 65+
1st - Tim Lavoi
2nd - Richard Markham
3rd - Robert Born

Men's Doubles - IRT Pro / Open
1st - John Goth & Blake Hansen
2nd - Jake & Sam Bredenbeck
Cons - Darrin Prince & Lee Meinerz

Men's Doubles - C
1st - Josh & Rob Miraglia
2nd - Jayden Kuhns & Manny Lister
3rd - Oscar Murillo & Josh Tramm

Mixed Doubles - Open
1st - P Johnston & Steph Bankes
2nd - Wendy Miller & Shawn Merrill
Cons - Barb Hoffner & Grant Taylor

Women's Singles - A
1st - Meaghan Lieburn
2nd - Olivia Graham
Consolation - Pam Lillich

Men's Singles - Elite
1st - Steven Foss
2nd - Broque Brew
Consolation - Ibrahim Ghandi

Men's Singles - C/D
1st - Josh Tramm
2nd - Manny Lister
Consolation - Alex Roberts

Men's Age Singles - A
1st - Rob Heidbrink
2nd - Rod Grooms
Consolation - Josh Forsythe

Men's Doubles - A
1st - Brent Holst & Victor Villafan
2nd - Broque Brew & Pete Farrell
Cons - R Neumann & Seth Richter

Mixed Doubles - A
1st - Pam Lillich & Al Suendermann
2nd - Cheryl Jones & Greg Leibfried
Cons - C Hoops & Mike Brytowski

Women's Singles - B
1st - Lily Ford-Crimi
2nd - Elizabeth Denler
3rd - Diorelle Graham

Women's Doubles
1st - Lori Southwick & Page Kern
2nd - A Hartman & T Zadnik-Klecker
Cons - Cindy Hoops & Steph Bankes

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