START TIMES  will be available on Thursday, August 3 at www.INSRA.org
 

Location: OMNI 41
221 U.S. Highway 41
Schererville, Indiana 46375
Click here for directions
Dates: August 5-6, 2005

Start times will be posted at www.INSRA.org

Illinois residents are eligible to play

Sanctioned by USRA - membership is required and may be purchased on site

Men's Singles and Doubles Divisions: 
Open, A, B, C, D 
24 and under, 25+, 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+. 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+
24 and under A/B, 25 A/B, 30 A/B, 35 A/B, 40 A/B, 45 A/B, 50 A/B, 55 A/B, 60 A/B, 65 A/B, 70 A/B
24 and under C/D, 25 C/D, 30 C/D, 35 C/D, 40 C/D, 45 C/D, 50 C/D, 55 C/D, 60 C/D, 65 C/D, 70 C/D

Women's Singles and Doubles Divisions: 
Open, A, B, C, D 
24 and under, 25+, 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+. 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+
24 and under A/B, 25 A/B, 30 A/B, 35 A/B, 40 A/B, 45 A/B, 50 A/B, 55 A/B, 60 A/B, 65 A/B, 70 A/B
24 and under C/D, 25 C/D, 30 C/D, 35 C/D, 40 C/D, 45 C/D, 50 C/D, 55 C/D, 60 C/D, 65 C/D, 70 C/D

Mixed Doubles Divisions
Open, A, B, C, D 
24 and under, 25+, 30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+. 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+
24 and under A/B, 25 A/B, 30 A/B, 35 A/B, 40 A/B, 45 A/B, 50 A/B, 55 A/B, 60 A/B, 65 A/B, 70 A/B
24 and under C/D, 25 C/D, 30 C/D, 35 C/D, 40 C/D, 45 C/D, 50 C/D, 55 C/D, 60 C/D, 65 C/D, 70 C/D

Doubles will begin in the afternoon. 

It is expected that many divisions may be combined.  Tournament Director has the option to combine divisions or reclassify participants.  If combined, handicap points may be awarded. 

Skill level entrants in A, B, C and D must be certified at that level or have played in that same category at other events.  Click here for Skill Levels as defined by the USRA. 

Participants must use protective-lense eyewear tested to ASTM F803 or CSA impact standards.  A listing of ASTM eyeguards is available online at www.usra.org

Entry Fees: One event: $25.00 - Two events: $35.00 - Participants are limited to one singles event and one doubles event.
Awards: Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for first, second and third place in all divisions 
Age Eligibility: Determined by age on August 5
Entry Deadline: Postmarked by July 28.  After July 28, a $5.00 late fee will be assessed.  Entires will be accepted by phone until Tuesday, August 1 at 12:00 noon.  Call Ryan Griffin at (317) 847-6563
Make checks payable to Ryan Griffin and mail to:
Racquetball Entries
5179 Woodside Court
Carmel IN 46033 
Click here for entry form

Start times will be available on this page on Thursday, August 3

Skill Levels

"A" Player: 

• is someone who plays regularly
• has become a top player at his or her club
• trains regularly, backhand and forehand strokes are near equal
• good depth of knowledge, with high shot percentage, no apparent weaknesses
• has perfected the rollout and now re-kills opponent's attempted offensive shots
• can and often does compete in sanctioned tournaments
• may seek improvement at an Elite Camp or other training program
• either has, or is seeking, a coach

• is someone who plays regularly and finds time to practice on his or her own to perfect all shots
• has good knowledge of court strategy and positioning in offense and defense situations
• is able to select the proper shot most of the time
• still inconsistent but improving
• is developing patience and is able to accept tips from better players
• shows interst in private lessons and instruction
• participates in most club events, house tournaments, leagues, and round robins

• is someone who has played over six months
• plays frequently and is developing strengths in the qualities listed for a D player
• level of knowledge is rising and can execute most shots with some precision
• can safely attempt ceiling, pinch and pass shots, with an occasional rollout
• has taken a lesson and/or attended a clinic
• has begun entering small tournaments and has an extra racquet

• is someone who is just beginning to receive instruction, but lacks playing experience
• is in the process of learning, safety, rules, forehand and backhand strokes
• experiments with a variety of serves, backwall shots, angles and passing shots
• is ready to start participating in club leagues and friendly competition

Skill Levels defined by: