PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Septmeber 2020

Mixed bag of updates

…..25th US Open Racquetball---postponed until 10/21 for Minneapolis, MN.

…..Rules changes as of 9/1/20…..

1. Serving-----Server and partner in doubles…both may leave their respective

service areas as soon as the ball is struck. (equal to IRF rule now).

2. Readiness-----Receiver still has 2 options for indicating ‘not ready’ to receive

serve. 1st is turning to the back wall; 2nd now is to raise the racquet

upward in a manner that the arm/racquet arm is fully extended.

…..World Seniors 36th edition-----3rd week of December; adjusted format; Wed-Sat.

…..International events (World Juniors, Pan Am Championships) September 1st we shall

have a decision for December, 2020 or moved to 2021. World Games moved to 2022;

Birmingham, Al USA Pan Ams confirmed for 2023; Santiago, Chile.

…..Suspended 2020 NM Racquetball events: Clovis, Gallup, Pagosa Springs, Santa Fe,

Albuquerque, Roswell, Durango, & Las Vegas (see prospective 2021 calendar on site)

…..Thanks Fred Hultberg---Director of NM Games; has retired after 2020 cancellation.

We appreciate Fred’s diligence, foresight, and professionalism for the past 3 decades.

…..Fundraising-----In spite of the closure of events for this year, NM Racquetball

has raised $2500 for the International Racquetball Federation (as of 8/10/20).

…..Venue update---There is a hybrid across New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and

West Texas as to opportunity and protocol. Venues range from totally closed; open

for limited capacity and no court access; and, open with courts available.

Quote of the month

‘When you’re searching for a rose, don’t be afraid of the thorns’

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