Remembering Roald Thompson
Racquetball Canada would like to express our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Thompson family on the passing of their loved one, Roald Thompson at age 92. Thompson is an honoured member of Racquetball Canada’s Hall of Fame. Roald was one of the pioneers of our sport in Saskatchewan and made a significant impact on […]
Danielle Ramsay Competing for Team Canada at Pan Am Championships
Saskatoon’s Danielle Ramsay will be competing with Team Canada at the upcoming 2023 Pan Am Championships being held in Guatemala City, Guatemala from April 1 to 8, 2023. Ramsay was named to to the team based on her results at competitions held earlier in the season. This will be Ramsay’s fifth time competing at the elite […]
Registration is Open – Join us at the 2023 National Championships
Registration is open for the 2023 National Championships being hosted by Racquetball Manitoba in Winnipeg from May 23 to 28! Known for outstanding hospitality, Racquetball Manitoba has plans well in place for a great week of competition and socializing. Tournament highlights include the introduction of the Alumni Doubles Division, where at least one member of […]
Ramsay Finishes Second at National Team Selection Event
February 6, 2023 Danielle Ramsay (Drury) finished in second place at Racquetball Canada’s National Team Selection Event held this past weekend in Grande Prairie. Ramsay defeated former Saskatchewan athlete Christine Keay (Richardson) to advance to the final, where she faced Michèle Morissette of Baie-Comeau. Morissette came out on top, winning with scores of 111-6, 8-11, […]
Abuse-free Sport Officially in Effect for Racquetball Canada
Effective January 15, 2023, Racquetball Canada has access to services provided by the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC), which serves as the central hub of Abuse-Free Sport, the new independent program to prevent and address maltreatment in sport. Complaints will now be filed with either Abuse-Free Sport or the Independent Third Party Case Manager (ITP) for […]
Racquetball Canada Launches New eLearning Officiating Module
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Officials eLearning module! The new module is the most efficient way to kick-start your officiating training or do a catch up on all that’s new by doing a refresher. It’s all about building confidence and making your racquetball experience the best it can be. The new […]
CANADA MEDALS IN TWO EVENTS AT WORLD JUNIORS
WINNIPEG (December 10, 2022) – Team Canada has won medals in two events at the 2022 World Junior Championships. The championships were held December 3 to 10 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Christian Pocsai of New Hamburg, Ontario and Ofelia Wilscam of Repentigny, Québec won the bronze medal in the Mixed 18 & Under Doubles category. […]
Racquetball Canada And Gearbox Announce Official Ball Partnership
WINNIPEG (December 8, 2022) – Racquetball Canada and Gearbox Sports have signed on to a new partnership, with Gearbox becoming Racquetball Canada’s Official Ball partner. The Gearbox Sleek Black Ball will be Racquetball Canada’s Official Ball and will be used in all sanctioned tournaments across Canada. As the official ball of the International Racquetball Federation […]
Racquetball Canada’s Junior World Team Ready for Competition
WINNIPEG (November 29, 2022) – Team Canada is ready to compete at the upcoming Junior World Championships being held in Guatemala City, Guatemala from December 3 to 10. The seven athletes from across the country named to the team qualified based on their results at Racquetball Canada’s National Championships held last May. “The Juniors are […]
Saskatchewan Athletes finish in the top of the field at the National Team Selection Event
The four Saskatchewan athletes competing at the National Team Selection Event this past weekend in Brossard, Québec all finished in the top six in the final placement. Danielle Ramsey (Saskatoon) and Lee Connell (Saskatoon) advanced to their respective bronze medal matches on Saturday, but were unable to come away with wins. Both matches went to […]
