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 …
Source: Racquetball Ireland It’s safe to this year has been different and the 2020/2021 racquetball season will be too. The 2020 Fermoy Open took place this weekend under new restrictions in order to allow players to get back to play and play safely. With no spectators and no doubles, it was an all singles affair …
See how the top European Racquetball players are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and starting to consider returning to national and international tournaments once it is deemed safe to do. Mikan van Zanten, Secretary General of the European Racquetball Federation, hosts Marcel Lunsmann of Germany and Mark Murphy of Ireland. Marcel Lunsmann is current European …
For the first time a Swiss Open racquetball tournament will be held, supported by the ERF. The tournament will take place in May 2021 in Aesch, near Zürich. More details to follow.
Racquetball Netherlands can play again! As of Wednesday, July 1 the racquetball courts in the Netherlands will be reopened after closing down March 15th due to Covid 19. A protocol will be in place, and games with two players on the court are allowed!
After a difficult period, players reconvened on the racquetball court in hard-hit Italy. Says Marco Arnoldi: “We are happy it is again possible to use the courts, even without the showers after playing. I believe this is the longest period without playing since we started in 2006. We are very happy to play again. The …
German Racquetball just published its Covid-19 protocol to facilitate the opening of clubs. See this link for the protocol (in German).
Due to the ongoing Corona crisis worldwide the World Championships to be held in San Luis Potosi, Mexico have been suspended as well:
In those difficult times for all of us, Europes Racquetball players stay together! After a great initiative by Sudsy Monchik (USA) who had already gotten the ball around the Americas, European players keep it going as well: Thanks to all who did so: https://www.facebook.com/european.racquetball/videos/681057409364806
