2009
WomenÕs Senior/Masters Racquetball National Championships Return to California
The 20th
annual WSMRA national tournament will be held Jan 16-18, 2009 at The
Spectrum Club in Canoga Park, CA. This is a great club that also hosted our
tournament in 1998 and 2001. The
tournament directors will be Debbie Tisinger-Moore and Randy Lam. The club
features 20 racquetball courts, indoor pool, whirlpools, and many amenities. There is also a juice bar and an
internet cafŽ. A shuttle will run
from the hotel to the club every hour during the tournament.
The host hotel
will be the Radisson (818-709-7054)
on Topanga Canyon in Chatsworth, about 3 miles from the club. The hotel features wireless internet,
heated pool, fitness center and free parking. LAX is about 35 miles and Burbank
airport is about 20 miles from the hotel. Transportation is not provided from airport to hotel. Use the PrimeTime Shuttle (www.primetimeshuttle.com) or check
with the hotel.
Canoga Park is
in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles about 25 miles northwest of
Downtown Los Angeles and is convenient to touring the area.
Check out
things to do in the LA area at http://www.latourist.com/index.php?page=tourist-attractions
Or
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g32655-Activities-Los_Angeles_California.html
This is our 20th year, so plan to attend now! There will be a special anniversary souvenir and other
special surprises.
Download the tournament flyer now.
Download the Entry Form or enter online at r2sports (www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=4353)
Look for a downloadable
entry form here this fall.
Please note:
q We will have open divisions for all age
groups 35 and up (5 year increments).
B/C divisions will again be available in 10 year age groups (35+, 45+
and 55+), so there should be a division for you and your friends!!
q Doubles Event: Our
informal Òfun doublesÓ will be played on Thursday afternoon January 15 at the
Club. We are planning to again use this event as a voluntary fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research. Come check out the courts and play with your friends
for a good cause. We will have lots of door prizes and
surprises.
q Please check with the USARacquetball
National office for the latest information on how participation in this event
affects your seeding and regional eligibility for National Singles.