Racquetball Canada  – Over one hundred athletes from ten provinces will be competing at the Racquetball Canada Canadian Championships being held at Sani Sport in Brossard, QC. The tournament begins on May 22 and runs until May 27. 

The Canadian Championships are the ultimate competition of the racquetball season in Canada.  All of the country’s top athletes will be competing in the tournament including several athletes who have been on the podium for Canada at the international level and in pro-circuit competition. 

In addition to competing for national titles, athletes are vying for spots on teams that will represent Canada at international competition in the 2017/2018 season. The event is also part of the selection process for nominating athletes for Sport Canada funding and for determining national teams. 

Canada’s high performance athletes compete in Men’s and Women’s Open Singles and Doubles divisions. As well, many of Canada’s national development team athletes and top junior athletes play in the Open and Elite divisions. 

The tournament also includes several age and skill divisions to provide an excellent national competitive opportunity for both seasoned an novice players. Participants this year range from 10 years of age to over 70.

The event is open to the public at not cost. Media is welcome to attend the event. 

Results and tournament information will be posted at: http://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=21430

News and information will be shared on Racquetball Canada’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/racquetballcanada and on Twitter @rballcanada.

Who:

Canada’s top ranked and developing racquetball athletes, as well as players who compete in a “sport for life” context. 

What:

2017 Canadian Racquetball Championships

Where:

Sani Sport Brossard

7777, boul. Marie-Victorin

Brossard, QC

When:

Doubles Events: May 22 & 23 from approximately 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, with the Men’s Open finals set for May 23 at 7:00 pm. The women’s event is a round robin bracket with the final match taking place on May 23 at 6:00 pm. 

Singles Events: May 24 to 27 from approximately 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Open Women’s and Men’s finals are scheduled for 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm on May 27.  

Awards Banquet: May 27 beginning at 6:00 pm.

Media are welcome to drop in for photos and video footage during the tournament hours and at the Opening Ceremony and Awards Banquet. Please check in with Adrian Webb or Jan Hanson upon arriving at the venue. 

Athlete interviews can be arranged in advance by contacting Jan Hanson, Racquetball Canada’s media contact. Depending on the athlete’s schedule, it may also be possible to arrange an interview by request at the Tournament Desk.

Racquetball Canada is the national sport governing body for the sport of Racquetball in Canada. Along with the support of the Government of Canada and many valued partners, Racquetball Canada develops competitive national teams and oversees programs that grow the sport of racquetball in Canada. For more information visit our website at www.racquetball.ca.  

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Media Contact:

Jan Hanson

Director of Communications and Marketing

Racquetball Canada Board of Directors

jhanson@accesscomm.ca I 306.502.4422