Minnesota Racquetball Association

MN State Singles Tournament
2025-04-11 - 2025-04-13 | Lifetime Bloomington, 1001 W 98th St, Bloomington, MN, 55431, United States
Regarding Cancellation of State Singles
With the MRA Board being a complete volunteer organization, we try our best to serve the racquetball community. There have been some concerns with the canceling of the State Singles Tournament which I would like to address here.
State Singles Overview
There were 44 registered entrants in the State Singles Tournament. If you take out 5 juniors and 7 women entered, that leaves us with 32 players. The women were only signed up because they sent a separate communication amongst themselves and presented the board with the idea of women’s doubles due to the fact that none of them wanted to play singles.
Of that 32, there were 2 divisions that had the same 6 people in each. We sent out a questionnaire and one of the many suggestions that we took from it was that fact that people complained about having to play the same people all of the time. The survey also indicated that the community didn’t want to pay money for a tournament to play the same person they get to play at their home club. There were only a couple divisions that even had enough players to complete a draw. Bottom line is that we felt that with 32 players, our community would be better served to follow the lead of a couple other states and the national governing body and combine the event with our states double’s tournament in the 2026 season.
Tournament Threshold
There are many factors that go into running a tournament. Such as, that we as a board try to make each event special. In addition, somewhere in the list of factors is revenue. Revenue helps pay our overhead, including court time, giveaways, food, and supporting Juniors to help grow the sport. Note that everyone on the board volunteers their time, gas mileage and personal dollars above and beyond any reasonable ask.
The MRA has implemented a minimum player threshold to host a tournament to ensure we have enough funds to cover our tournament and overhead costs. That number is 50 entrants. With 32 entrants, the MRA Board felt that we could not host a tournament with such low numbers. The truth of the matter is that we cannot force people to sign up. We tried to promote it and recruit but the numbers are just not there.
As I am sure you will all agree, at some point you need to make a business decision to proceed with an event and we felt that 32 players were not enough to have the kind of event we would like.
Our hope is that combining the Doubles and Singles events will allow all participants to get the most out of the weekend and have a weekend full of competition. It also will address the players that want to play singles but as the numbers have shown it is not enough to stand on its own. With entrants allowed to play 3 events in this format, our belief is that it will be a great event offering something for everyone.

Survey POV
Through the survey, we did listen to some of the suggestions regarding player give-a-ways and we tried some new ideas. Some people liked them and others did not. The overwhelming response in the survey was that they don’t need another T-shirt. We tried and will continue to try and improve the player experience.
Another area in the survey that we tried to improve upon is in regards to food. We believe that this was the one of the best years for food and food options. We not only had the obligatory pizza but there were by far the most in terms of alternative healthy and nutritious options. We had everything from protein shakes to fruit and vegetables. Again, this is an area that we will continue to tweak to make it enjoyable for all.
Costs
Prices were raised, unfortunately that is a fact of life. We had a major price increase from the facilities and were forced to raise our prices as well. Historically, we have also received balls from sponsors to help keep our costs down. Next season, each ball sponsor will be charging to supply balls for tournaments. We are working with sponsors to help keep the costs at a minimum.
The money raised by the MRA is used to improve the experience in many ways. It affords use the ability to award scholarships and provide funding to various players for national and international events.
Thank you for Fans
To those that had parents coming in town we ask that they please accept our apologies for the rescheduling and hope that they will be able to attend an event next season.
The MRA Board appreciates each and every participant as we strive to grow racquetball here in Minnesota. As always, we welcome any one in the community who would like to join the board and help grow the sport.
Thank you
MRA Board of Directors
Felipe Sosa, Nick Arntz, Vallana Perrault, Dave Burns, Jake Bredenbeck, Matt Miller, Kelly Johnson, Andy Wiegand

USA Racquetball Junior National Festival and Championships in Minneapolis Minnesota
2025-06-25 08:00 - 2025-06-29 17:00 UTC | University Of Minnesota, 123 SE Harvard St., Minneapolis, MN, 55455, United States
JUNIOR NATIONALS! Kids Stuff! June 25th-29th, 2025

Parents of Racquetball kids! USA Racquetball Junior National Festival and Championships in Minneapolis Minnesota this June!
USA Racquetball is throwing money at you…. it’s FREE to try and catch it! Apply today! See below link for terms and other info!
$500 Award Deadline Extended to April 11
USA Racquetball is providing 5 $500 awards to assist in attending the USA Racquetball Junior National Festival and Championships.

To apply for one of Five $500 Awards, visit: https://bit.ly/USAR-2025-Festival-Awards

Other important links:

You can learn more about the event at: https://bit.ly/USAR-Jrs-2025-Links

Share the info by placing a Poster at your Gym: https://bit.ly/USAR-Jrs-Flyer-poster

We are looking for Sponsors. Here is the Sponsor info: https://bit.ly/USAR-Jr-Festival-Sponsors

We hope to see you in Minneapolis this June! Please share the information with all of your racquetball friends!

Brian Dixon
USA Racquetball Junior Committee, Chairman
BriDix@Gmail.com; (415) 258-5452

World Wide Racquetball Day also Rackets and Pickles.
2025-09-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Lifetime Fridley, 1200 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley, 55432, United States
Racquets and Pickles Tournament to celebrate World Wide Racquetball Day!
Racquets and Pickles!!
Saturday September 6, 2025
Life Time – Fridley
8 am – ??? last person standing

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE: * FIRST COME FIRST SERVED *
SIGN UP TODAY SO YOU DON’T MISS OUT
BLIND DRAW for partner: Racquetball and Pickleball FUNFEST
Pool Play to Determine who makes Playoffs, number of pools is based on entries.
Some Groups start out in Racquetball and play each team in their pool
Some Groups start out in Pickles and play each team in their pool
SWITCH Sports after each team in your pool is played

*Play 2 games to 11 and track TOTAL POINTS*
Top Teams in points in each pool will FACE OFF in a playoff system to determine
THE GRAND CHAMPION
*Play 2 games of Racquets and 2 Games of Pickles*
In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the flip of a coin. If there are more than 2 teams tied, we will simply draw straws to determine winner.
PRIZE MONEY!!!!!
Grand Champion Team = $100 each
2nd Place Finisher = $70 each
2nd Place in Pool Play = $20 each
Sign Up by emailing:mnrballtourney@gmail.com
COST: $40 each
There will be some light snacks but… You had better be prepared to play all day by bringing extra snacks and plenty of hydration options.

Fall Brawl Lifetime Fridley, MN
2025-10-10 - 2025-10-12 | Lifetime Fridley, 1200 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley, 55432, United States
Fall Brawl MRA
October Fall Brawl Tournament Sign Up Here
Lifetime Fridley,
1200 E Moore Lake Dr
Fridley, MN 55432

Minnesota State Doubles, Lifetime Fridley, MN
2025-11-14 18:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | Lifetime Fridley, 1200 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley, 55432, United States
Minnesota State Doubles, Lifetime Fridley, MN – Need not be from MN to enter!
Sign up here!
Sponsored by:

763-785-9407

Holiday Classic, The Club St Cloud, MN
2025-12-05 08:00 - 2025-12-07 17:00 | The Club, 10081 County Road, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Holiday Classic, The Club St Cloud, MN – A must enter in the racquetball tournament year! A fantastic tournament with Holiday Cheer and great camaraderie! Signs up Here!
13th Annual Holiday Classic Tournament at The Club in St Cloud, MN!!!

Come up to The Club and enjoy some great racquetball, wonderful meals and social time in The Club Pub!

CASH PAYOUTS IN THE MENS OPEN!!

Club Shootout Tournament, The Club St Cloud, MN Jan 16-18! Game on!
2026-01-16 08:00 - 2026-01-18 17:00 | The Club, 10081 County Road, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Come one, come all to St Cloud, MN on Jan 16-18! We will be having our 12th Annual Club Shootout Tournament! Sign up HERE
This is our Junior Fundraiser tournament. We will have silent auctions throughout the weekend. We hope to have a live auction as well. I am looking for donations for these auctions. If anyone can donate anything (all items are welcome) to these auctions, please contact Jason directly and let me know (jason@theclubfit.com). All proceeds from these auctions go to junior racquetball by way of sponsoring local players, donating to other events and/or donating to USA Junior Racquetball. Thank you for your consideration.
Get signed up now for the great competition, delicious meals and fantastic beverages and food from The Club Pub & Grill!
Every participant will receive a tournament souvenir. They will be nice as always!
There will be CA$H prizes in the Open Singles and Open Doubles divisions. Junior divisions will have Special Prizes! All other divisions will have wonderful prizes courtesy of Gus.
We will have a banquet on Sat night. This will take place at The Club and after all the matches are complete. I will schedule accordingly so everyone will have time to eat, drink and be social!
Please reach out with any scheduling requests. I can usually accommodate most requests. The tourney is scheduled to start on Fri so please plan accordingly. Please reach out with any questions! We hope to see you all in St Cloud, MN! Please get signed up now so we can make this event a special one for everyone!
Jason Krantz
jason@theclubfit.com

KWM Gutterman presents the Minnesota Racquetball Hall of Fame IRT 700
2026-02-26 - 2026-03-01 | University Of Minnesota, 123 SE Harvard St., Minneapolis, MN, 55455, United States
Welcome to the 37th annual Hall of Fame event!
KWM GUTTERMAN Presents
Minnesota Racquetball Hall of Fame – IRT 700
(Men, Women, Junior, and Collegiate divisions offered)
University of Minnesota (Rec Center)
February 26 – March 1, 2026
SIGN UP HERE

The inaugural Hall of Fame event took place in 1988, created and hosted by Bob McNamara at the Greenway Health Club in Minneapolis. It was founded to bring the community together each year through a tournament and a celebratory banquet.

This annual event has become more than a gathering — it’s a celebration of community, a tribute to the players who shaped the sport, and an investment in the young athletes who will carry racquetball into the future. Through the generosity of sponsors and donors, auctioned items help fuel grassroots programs. By honoring our promise to keep this tradition alive, we ensure that Bob’s legacy of giving continues to inspire, uplift, and strengthen the racquetball family year after year.

The Minnesota Racquetball Legacy Group and the Minnesota Racquetball Association proudly continue to host the Upper Midwest’s largest racquetball fundraiser. This year marks our 37th annual event, taking place from February 26 to March 1st at the University of Minnesota.

We invite you all to the Minnesota Racquetball Hall of Fame event!
Please join us for healthy competition, watch and socialize and help celebrate our
rich tradition of racquetball and raising funds for grassroot programs.

Everyone should plan to play on Friday
Entry Fees
All AMATEUR entries include a free ticket to the Saturday night banquet! Additional guests $50
· IRT Pro Divisions – $125/Singles – $75/Doubles
. Amateur Divisions – First Event: $95 / Second Event: $40
· College Students Playing in Adult Division: $30 / Second Event: $20 – If attending the banquet $50
· Juniors Divisions (2 maximum): First Event: FREE* / Second Event: FREE*

USAR FEES

USAR Adult Membership Required

$65/year OR pay **Limited Tournament Fee of $25

USAR Junior/College Membership
(18 and under)

First year FREE** / A $30 value

**All First Time Junior Players – First Year Membership is paid for.

Registration Online Only
(Email the tournament director if you are unable to register online)
Tournament Director: Vallana Perrault
Email: vperrault3@gmail.com

Entry Deadline: Sunday, February 22nd (10:00 PM)
Late Entry Deadline: Monday, February 23rd (12 PM)
Late Fee: $20

Start Times Available By
Wednesday, February 25th, after 6:00PM on the MRA Website or emailed.
http://www.mnracquetball.org/
Entry Fee Includes tournament souvenir.
· Friday Night – Snacks
· Saturday – Lunch provided
· Saturday evening – Banquet with food
· Sunday – Lunch provided
Division Disclaimer
The tournament director may combine any number of these divisions to put together valid draws. A valid division must have a minimum of 4 players to be considered.
Also, all amateur divisions are guaranteed two matches. Amateur divisions will include a consolation bracket. Round Robins will not have a consolation bracket.
****Participants allowed two amateurs events. IRT divisions are separate.****
Tournament Location
This tournament venue features the University of Minnesota Rec Center with 8 amazing racquetball courts with back wall viewing and one with side wall viewing. All matches will be played at this venue located at 123 SE Harvard St, Minneapolis, MN 55455. You may enter this facility from the south entrance that faces The Graduate hotel.

Hotels
The host hotel for this event is The Graduate Hotel located at 615 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. The Graduate is a five-minute walk from the Rec Center and offers a full restaurant, bar, coffee shop, and meeting rooms for breakout meetings. There are several shops and restaurants within a few blocks of the hotel and rec center.

To make a reservation with the Graduate Hotel please call the hotel and ask for the
Minnesota Racquetball Legacy Group 2026 rate – $179/night + tax/fees + parking

Guests can also call the hotel at (612) 379-8888, press 2 for reservations, and request the Minnesota Racquetball Legacy Group 2026 room block (group code 90H)

1-844-888-4723
612-379-8888 (local)
Booking Link: Minnesota Racquetball Legacy Group 2026

Minnesota State Singles (with limited doubles) Lifetime Fridley!
2026-03-21 08:00 - 2026-03-22 17:00 | Lifetime Fridley, 1200 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley, 55432, United States
2026 MN State Singles Championships
Multiple Mens, Womans, Collegiate, Junior divisions with Limited Doubles
Out of State Players Welcome!
Lifetime – Fridley (Moore Lake)
Friday, March 20th – Sunday, March 22nd
Based on number of entrants, this may be a two day tournament.

There are many divisions offered and we’ll try to keep as many in place as possible, but if some divisions may be combined with others to make a valid division. Four people are needed to make a division.

Entry Fees & Deadlines

Regular Divisions – First Event: $65 / Second Event: $35
College Students Playing in Adult Division: $30 / Second Event: $10
Juniors Divisions (2 maximum): First Event: $10 / Second Event: $10
USRA Adult Membership Required: First Time is FREE** / Yearly $65 / Single Event $25
Junior Membership (Under 21): $30 (Full Year).
** All First Time Adult Players – Your USAR fee is waived (When registering
and asked to select a USAR membership, be sure to select the First Time Free membership.)
All First Time Junior Players – First Year Membership is paid for by the MRA
(First time juniors, email registration request to tournament director)
sign up here

Tournament of Champions Lifetime Fridley
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19 | Lifetime Fridley, 1200 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley, 55432, United States
Tournament of Champions Click here for more info
This tournament celebrates the best that Minnesota has to showcase for the 2025-2026 season. The best of the best will play one final tournament to claim the title. There are two ways to qualify for the tournament:
If you won a tournament, you have an automatic entry into the tournament
If you are ranked in the top 6 in any division, you will receive an entry into the tournament
Date: April 17th – 19th

Mens Centurian Open Doubles
Mens Doubles Centurian A/B
Open Doubles
Mens Elite Doubles
Mens Doubles A
Mens B/C Doubles
Mixed Open
Mixed Doubles A/B
Womens Doubles Open
Open Singles
Singles Elite
Men’s Singles A
Mens Singles B
Mens Age 55+ Singles

Shabeer Ahmed
John Janosik
Jordan Barth
Jeff Greeno
David Burns
Shabeer Ahmed
David Burns
David Johnson
Meaghan Lieburn
Jordan Barth
Micheal Gage (360)
Josh Knutson
Matt Ballman
Eric Battaglia

Lee Meinerz
Mark McCoy
Jeff Greeno
Christian Heldstab
Mike Cherry
Matt Ballman
Cindy Hoops
Page Kern
Therese Zadnik Klecker
Lee Meinerz
Micheal Figgens (260)
Warren Zook
Dale Koestler
Ted Rohlwing

Scott Regenscheid
Reza Mousavi
Bill Halvorson
Trever Steenholdt (360)
Kole Feist
Mauricio De Leo
David Johnson
Mitchel Ruscin
Lori Southwick (560)
Ryan Neumann (600)
Andy Wiegand (240)
Allen Klecker (720)
Todd Paulson (360)
Reze Mousavi (260)

Steve Foss
Andrew Stanley
Jon Hofer
Ronald Schotik (240)
Ibrahim Ghandi
Robert Dickhudt
Lee Meinerz
Therese Zadnik Klecker
Page Kern (560)
Jeff Greeno (540)
Ibrahim Ghandi (240)
Gary Kierans (520)
Eric Moran (360)
Tim Lavoi (240)

Ted Rohlwing
Allen Klecker (540)
Ryan Neumann
Felipe Sosa (240)
Andrew Greseth
Manny Lister
Ava Kaiser
Pam Lillich (420)
Kelly Johnson (540)
Ted Rohlwing (260)
Matt Figgens (180)
Jeff Leighton (240)
James Andrew Ford (260)
T J Beagan (180)

Andy Wiegand (720)
John Lordan (500)
Ryan Sullivan
Andy Thrall (240)
Rob Heidbrink
Gustavo Pena
Meaghan Lieburn
Michael Brytowski (420)
Meadow Barth (360)
Arnold Ginn (240)
Trever Steenholdt (180)
Ron Tiernan (240)
Dave Beuning (240)
Robert Dickhut (180)

Ron Tiernan (480)
Thomas Koreltz (500)
Andy Wiegand
Steve Salamone (240)
Mathew Imes
Therese Zadnik Klecker
Jake Wilkens
Hannah Mueller (360)
Terry Latham (240)
Bret Hofer (180)

Mark Anderson (240)
Fred Meyer (240)

Bob Adam (360)
Scott Regenscheid (500)
Jake Wilkens (960)
Mitchel Ruscin (200)
Kevin Kuhns
Matt Miller (900)
Lori Southwick (860)
Jamie Jensen (240)
Pam Lillich (240)
Ronald Schotik (180)

Ryan Adams (180)
Maxwell Zook (240)

Kevin Kuhns (260)
Andrew Greseth (500)
Lee Meinerz (480)
Chris Hulke (200)
Scott Regenscheid
Terry Allen (720)
Chris Hulke (860)
Mark McCoy (240)

John Lordan (180)
Braden Ericson (240)

Mathew Imes (260)
Ron Willet (360)
David Burns (420)
Pete Farrell (180)
Luke Yost
Brian Nagorski (600)
Therese Zadnik Klecker (600)
Jane Schroeder (240)

Mathew Schmekel (120)
Terry Allen (180)

Rob Heidbrink (240)
Ed Plein (360)
Ron Tiernan (360)
Ryan Neumann (180)
Mitchel Ruscin (840)
James Andrew Ford (480)
Page Kern (540)
Mark Anderson (240)

Aaron Kolkman (180)

Warren Zook (240)
Bruce Green (300)
Ronald Schotik (360)
Rob Heidbrink (180)
Mark Anderson (620)
Fred Meyer (480)
Kelly Johnson (420)
Terry Allen (180)

Tara Lavoi (180)

Jeff Greeno (240)
Ron Berquist (300)
Christian Heldstab (360)
Patrick Miller (120)
Thomas Koreltz (560)
Michael Brytowski (480)
Carlos Pando (360)
Susan Farr (180)

Manny Lister (180)

Nick Arntz (180)
Jonathon Gustafson (240)
Steven Foss (360)

Warren Zook (540)
Max Tite (360)
Wayne Harting (360)

Max Tite (180)

Eric Battaglia (180)
James Andrew Ford (240)
Nick Arntz (360)

John Lordan (500)
Jerry Deegan (360)
Meadow Barth (360)

Luke Vanderbeek (180)

David Burns (180)
Mark Anderson (180)
Rob Heidbrink (240)

Ron Tiernan (480)
Jack Benson (260)
Pam Lillich (240)

David Johnson (180)
T J Beagan (180)
Bret Hofer (240)

Trever Steenholdt (480)
Bill Bryand (260)
Vallana Perrault (240)

Kevin Bohrer (180)
Mike Klocker (240)

Chris Hulke (480)
Eric Moran (240)
Michael Brytowski (240)

Robert Dickhut (180)
Carlos Pando (240)

Meadow Barth (420)
Dale Koestler (240)
Mike Cherry (180)

Eric Moran (180)
Kumar Das (240)

Tim Lavoi (380)
Pam Lillich (240)
Mitchel Ruscin (180)

Gustavo Pena (180)
David Johnson (200)

Ryan Sullivan (360)*
Greg Marget (240)
Felipe Sosa (180)

John Schillo (120)
Kevin Kuhns (180)

Andrew Stanley (360)
Todd Paulson (240)
Hannah Mueller (120)

Luke Yost (180)

Andy Thrall (360)
Henry Evans (240)

Warren Zook (180)

Joshua Tramm (360)
Dave Beuning (180)

Mathew Imes (180)

Mathew Schmekel (360)
Anthony DeGrote (180)

Matt Figgens (120)

Jeff Leighton (260)
Hannah Mueller (180)

Micheal Figgens (120)

Wayne Harting (240)
Joe Velazquez (180)

Bill Halvorson (180)
Blake DeGrote (180)

Michael Brytowski (180)
Tara Lavoi (120)

Bruce Green (180)

Allen Klecker (180)

Cole Lucier (180)

Richard Markham (180)

Reze Mousavi (180)

Vallana Perrault (180)

Matt Miller (180)

Ron Willet (180)

Ron Berquist (180)

Ryan Adams (120)

Jack Benson (120)

Pete Farrell (120)

James Andrew Ford (120)

Date:
Friday, April 17
Saturday, April 18
Sunday, April 19 (If necessary)
Location:
LifeTime, Fridley
Cost:
$65 1st division
$35 2nd division

Format:

Round Robin Play
Minimum 4 teams/players (to create a division) and maximum of 8 Teams / players per division
You can only play in 2 divisions
Top 4 teams/players from each round robin pool will move into playoffs
Standard best of 3 format (2 games to 15, tiebreaker to 11)

Partner Selection:

You must play with the partner you won the division that you qualified in.
If your winning partner is not able to play, the following criteria must be followed to select a partner:

First Option: You must select a partner that has ranking points in the same division
Second Option: You may select a partner that is eligible to play in the selected division based on USAR Ranking, but that partner is subject to approval by the tournament director

Entry Deadline:

Automatic winners and teams/players ranked in the top 8 must sign up by Sunday, April 5th at 6PM CST to be guaranteed a spot in the tournament
After the initial deadline, the Tournament will then open up to anyone who wants to play
If you are an automatic entry or ranked player that signs up after the initial deadline, you will not be guaranteed a spot in the tournament
Entries will be reviewed based on date and time entered

Divisions:
Doubles
– Men’s Centurian Open
– Men’s Centurian A/B
– Men’s Open
– Men’s Elite
– Men’s A
– Men’s B/C
– Mixed Open
– Mixed A/B
– Women’s OpenSingles

– Men’s Open
– Men’s Elite
– Men’s A
– Men’s B
– Men’s 55+

Best of the Best in Iowa - More info is now available!
2026-05-15 08:00 - 2026-05-16 17:00
Best of the Best
This event brings the very best of the Midwest to Des Moines, IA. We are sending 6-8 of the very best that Minnesota has to offer. We will then draw names out of hat to create 4 teams to play for the team title of the best of the best. Divisions include men’s singles, doubles, mixed doubles and possibly women’s doubles. MRA will pick up the tab for the Team. Recommended team will be selected by MRA board and those willing to participate
May 15th – 16th
In Des Moines, IA
See Flyer at MN state singles tournament desk

King of the Hill 2
2026-07-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Lifetime Fridley, 1200 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley, 55432, United States
King of the Hill 2
It’s bacccccck! Singles double elimination tournament. One Day. One game to 21. One Champion.
It’s an endurance race to the final. Can you make it all the way through the bracket and stand out on top?
July 18th
Tournaments in the surrounding Areas
Iowa Open
4/25
Omaha Open
5/2
