It seems like a little step back to some sort of normaility: German Racquetball has anounced to host the Hamburg Open this year again on October 30-31. Certaily, many restrictions and safety rules have to followed because of COVID-1 but it will be geat to see (and hear) some action on Europe’s courts again. Check …
The International Racquetball Federation (IRF) has recently anounced that the World Championships will be moved once again, from the end of October to the end of November, The event will now being held in conjunction with the World Juniors in Guatemala. The reason for the new change of date is of course the ongoing pandemic …
A light in the darkness of the pandemic – there will be a doubles tournament held in Anglet, France next month. The club Sport Ball Anglet (SBA) anounced an event for August 1st on their Facebook page. Entry fee will be 25 Euros for a minimum of 2 matches. Find out more at http://sportballangletsba.fr or …
The International Racquetball Federation (IRF) has released an updated calendar for it’s events 2021. The IRF plans to host all of the international competitions in the second half of the year, with the World Championships in Guatemala once again moved to a later date. For more check out internationalracquetball.com
With courts still being closed all over Europe and while no tournaments and competitions can be held at the moment because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ERF has decided to postpone the 2021 European Championships to the first quarter or half of 2022. Normally plans would be already on the way for the “Euro2021” but …
Every year, the German Racquetball Association DRBV recognizes special achievements in and around racquetball. 2020 was different and racquetball events did not taken place, at least not from March onwards. Regardless, Oliver Bertels from Hamburg was named “Racquetballer of the Year 2020”. This recognizes Oliver’s victory at the 39th German Championships in January 2020, the only tournament of the German Racquetball Association …
Dear all, another year is coming to an end but 2020 has certainly been a very special year for all of us. The pandemic has not only affected our racquetball activities, it had an impact on all our lives. It actually still does at the moment with a lockdown all over Europe. The high numbers …
Hamburg, Germany November 13th, 2020 The 40th (!) German Racquetball Championships in Hamburg planned for January 30th and 31st, 2021 will be postponed as a result of the ongoing corona pandemic. The 40th edition of the national championships was planned to be celebrated, including by inviting former German champions to a festive event. Hopefully, all …
The ERF held its Annual Meeting on November 21st via video conference. Although the members would have preferred to see each other in-person, this option was the safest and most convenient way to get together. The experiences of the different countries was discussed, focusing on the common themes of dealing with COVID-19 and efforts to …
