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 …
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).
