DIRECTOR: Kevin Boerup
ASSISTANTS: Mark Ottenschot, Steve Hafen, Richard Arnold, Virgil Bice
COVID19 POLICY: Please refer to our COVID19 policy by clicking here
FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL:
In an effort to fulfill our mission of fostering worldwide peace, health and friendship, we are excited to announce, on our 36th anniversary, the Friendship Festival. We invite all athletes and their friends, volunteers, sponsors and community members to join us for six nights of food, fun, entertainment and friendship. The festival will provide flexibility for participants to attend at their convenience on any or all nights of what is sure to be a new favorite opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones regardless of your sport.
EVENTS: Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles
SCHEDULE:
Wednesday, Oct. 11 - 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday, Oct. 12 - 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday, Oct. 13 - 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday, Oct. 14 - 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
VENUES:
St. George Recreation Center, 285 South 400 East, St. George
Sports Village, 860 South Village Road, St. George
DIVISIONS:
5-Year Age Brackets - 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95-99, 100+
Games officials reserve the right to cancel any event or combine age divisions due to insufficient entries
SPORT FEE:
$17 Per Event
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:
Early Bird Deadline (Save $20) – August 1
Final Registration Deadline – September 1
REGISTRATION RULES:
• Registration will be limited to the first 140 players.
• USAR membership is required for participation. For USAR membership information call USA Racquetball at 719-635-5396 or visit their website. The fee for a one-year membership is $50. Single event membership is available for non-USAR members for a fee of $25 and must be purchased during registration.
• Participation is limited to a maximum of three events: (1) Singles, (1) Doubles and (1) Mixed Doubles event or (2) Doubles (in different age divisions) and (1) Mixed Doubles event or (1) Singles event and (1) Doubles.
• If you would like to play in doubles or mixed doubles events but do not have a partner, check PartnerFinder on our website.
• Racquetball participants are expected to play all their matches and therefore may not enter other sports scheduled during their Racquetball events.
FORMAT/RULES:
• Tournament is USAR sanctioned – USAR rules will apply.
• Eye protection is mandatory during all practice and play. No exceptions!
• Bring your own towel.
• Gearbox Blue ball will be used
• Schedule will be posted at the Dixie Center, R2, and this website.
• Tournament will be round-robin pool play with the top players advancing to medal play. Each match will be 2 games to 15 points. Two points are awarded for each game won and 4 points for each match won.
• Depending on entries, age divisions may be combined for round-robin play but will be separated for championship and medal play.
• Tournament is self-refereed. If there is an unresolved call, the point will be replayed.
• Participants must present their Huntsman World Senior Games ID Badge and USRA Card at the venue check-in desk 30 minutes before their first match.
MEDALS:
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded in each event for each age division. Medals will be presented at the completion of each event.
