Saskatchewan Athletes Named to National Teams
Racquetball Canada has announced the selection of the Elite, Development and Junior National Teams for the 2022-2023 season, which include a strong Saskatchewan component. Lee Connell (Saskatoon), Danielle Drury (Saskatoon) and Tanner Prentice (Macrorie) were all named to the National Elite Team, as was former Saskatchewan athlete Christine Keay (New Westminster). Cassie Prentice (Macrorie) was […]
Rick Shmon Recipient of Ivan Velan Award
Racquetball Canada recognized Saskatoon’s Rick Shmon, as the recipient of the Ivan Velan Award for 2022 at the recent National Championships in Brossard. Rick was recognized alongside Mike Green, Roger Harripersad and Jack McBride, who were inducted into the Racquetball Canada Hall of Fame. Rick was at the forefront of our sport here in Saskatchewan, with his greatest […]
Lambert & Murray celebrate double gold at the 2022 National Championships
WINNIPEG (May 30, 2022) Frédérique Lambert and Samuel Murray were winners in both the singles and doubles divisions at Racquetball Canada’s National Championships held May 24 to 28 in Brossard. This is the fourth Open Singles national title for both athletes. In doubles, this is Murray’s sixth time winning gold and Lambert’s third. The experience Murray has […]
National Championships Begin Next Week in Brossard
WINNIPEG (May 18, 2022) – Canada’s racquetball community will be gathering in Brossard, Québec next week for Racquetball Canada’s National Championships. The event, which runs from May 24 to 28, marks the first championship event held since May of 2019 that will include all age and skill divisions. The National Championships are always the ultimate competition […]
Long-Term Development Resource Now Available
Over the past several months Racquetball Canada has been doing important work on long term development in our sport. The outcome is a new Long-Term Development framework which represents current best practice in attracting athletes to the sport, retaining them, and helping them reach their full potential. To accomplish this, Racquetball Canada undertook an in-depth analysis of […]
Pan Am Championships Come to a Close
WINNIPEG (April 16, 2022) – Competition is over for Team Canada at the Pan Am Championships held in Santa Cruz de le Sierra, Bolivia. After a successful week, highlighted by a gold medal win by Coby Iwaasa and Sam Murray, the team was unable to advance in the Team Event, placing fifth. The Team Event […]
Iwaasa & Murray Win Gold at Pan Am Championships!
WINNIPEG (April 14, 2022) – Coby Iwaasa of Lethbridge, Alberta and Samuel Murray of Baie-Comeau, Québec have struck gold at the Pan Am Championships being held in Santa Cruz de le Sierra, Bolivia. Iwaasa and Murray came out on top in today’s final against Juan Francisco Cueva and José Daniel Ugalde of Ecuador, winning with […]
Iwaasa & Murray Advance to Final at Pan Am Championships
Coby Iwaasa of Lethbridge and Samuel Murray of Baie-Comeau have advanced to the Men’s Open Doubles semifinal at the Pan Am Championships being held in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. Iwaasa and Murray had a decisive win today over Jake Bredenbeck and Sam Bredenbeck of the USA in today’s semi-final, winning in three straight […]
Registration is Open for Provincials!
Photo credit: Racquetball Canada / Andre Forget It’s been two long years, but we are finally holding a Provincial Championships! The tournament is being hosted by Tim Landeryou and Catalyst Racquetball from April 29 to May 1 at the Saskatoon YMCA. We hope to see many current and alumni players at the tournament to celebrate […]
Canadians Advance at Pan Am Championships
Pool play at the Pan Am Championships has come to a close and athletes are moving on to the medal and consolation rounds. Cassie Prentice of Macrorie, SK will play in the medal round in both the Women’s Doubles event and the Girl’s 21 & U singles event. In her singles preliminary pool, finished second […]
