Racquetball on Wii

Deca Sports 3 marks the first iteration of the series that takes advantage of the precision of the Wii Motion Plus peripheral to make the experience even more fun and easy to get into.

“Deca Sports 3 is a great way for families to spend time together in one wholesome, budget-conscious package,” said Dai Kudo, director of consumer products at Hudson Entertainment, which is the title's publisher.

“The same familiar, easy-to-use controls are back, allowing gamers of all ages to enjoy ten complete new sporting events, along with the addition of Wii MotionPlus,” the exec explained.

Deca Sports 3 will include ten different sporting event: springboard diving, volleyball, giant slalom, racquetball, air racing, kayak slalom, lacrosse, log cutting, half-pipe and fencing.

A multiplayer component has been included, both with local and online features. Four players will be able to compete in each of these events in the same living room.

Online, however, things get more interesting. Teams can be formed and customized, allowing the users to choose the name, colors, emblem, style and attributes. Unfortunately, only four competitions are available through the internet: volleyball, lacrosse, racquetball and fencing.

Deca Sports 3 will be launched on the Nintendo Wii on the 26th of October 2010 for the low price of 30 dollars. Hudson Entertainment is the outfit behind the current renditions of Bonk and, more importantly, Bomberman.

Design Your Own Racquet Skin

Racquetball players have come to depend on 3 Racquet Technology for designs for Racquetball competition. 3 Racquet Technology offers racquet designs that set the standard for competition. RacquetSkinz offer players a way to customize their racquets with team, sponsor or tournament graphics. Racquetball players rely on 3 Racquet Technology as the primary source for designs for Racquetball competition. 3 Racquet Technology is known for racquet graphics and in the form of Racquetskinz. For additional information racquetball players are invited to visit the company web site at http://www.racquetskinz.com.

3 Racquet Technology proposes RacquetSkinz for player racquets. Gone are the days of uninspired racquet colors now there's a way to add a marketing message. RacquetSkinz lets players, teams and events improve their image. Light weight, tough, protective design skinz are a the perfect graphic statement. The RacquetSkinz design delivers a unique branding opportunity. Racquetball teams, sponsored events, corporate sponsors, schools, or pros have a lot to gain by including RacquetSkinz in their sponsorship programs. Make every racquet the same or make every racquet different. RacquetSkinz open doors and opportunities. RacquetSkinz is changing the game in a colorful way. Players are able to take a swing at design and graphic communication.

About 3 Racquet Technology
RacquetSkinz is the latest technology for racquet sports brought to you by 3 Racquet Technology. RacquetSkinz is a thin light weight material offering custom designs for you racquetball, squash and tennis racquet. Building from the latest technology, RacquetSkinz offers vibrant designs, feather light and tear resistant materials in a protective interchangeable designed skin. Your racquet is a blank canvas – now express yourself and create a perfect design. We start with a “racquet shell” manufactured to spec to perform with the same balance as the original. These shells are raw without paint, graphics, grip, string or tether. Your design is custom printed to your specification and applied to the racquet offering a five year fade resistance and water proof protective coating. Finally, you select your grip color, tether color, insert options and customized string to complete your racquet design. RacquetSkinz are manufactured in Grand Prairie, Texas by 3 Racquet Technology, LLC and distributed through the nationwide dealer channel.

New Racquetball Courts in Indiana

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- L.A. Fitness® is pleased to announce the opening of its newest sports club, a 45,000 square foot facility in Lawrence, Indiana. The club is at the intersection of Pendleton Pike and Mitthoefer Rd.

"We are pleased to add our eighth club serving the Indianapolis market," said Louis Welch, CEO of L.A. Fitness. This location features full court basketball, a three-lane lap pool, 4 racquetball courts, a whirlpool spa and spacious locker rooms with showers and saunas, as well as a separate group exercise studio and a separate indoor cycling room. These amenities complement a full array of equipment, including over 60 pieces of the latest generation cardio equipment with individual viewing screens, selectorized circuit training, and free weight areas. Group fitness instructors lead more than 60 classes per week covering every level and degree of intensity from yoga to fast-paced aerobics. Personal training and babysitting services are also available.

Founded in 1984, L.A. Fitness has over 340 locations in 22 states. L.A. Fitness' mission is to help as many people as possible achieve the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by creating a nationwide network of sports clubs, offering its members the widest range of amenities and the friendliest service at an affordable price.

Canadian men, women win racquetball silver

SEOUL - Canada won a pair of silver medals Saturday at the International Racquetball Federation world championships.

Both the men's team and the women's team lost their final 3-0 to the defending champion United States.

In men's action, American Jack Huczek defeated Montreal's Vincent Gagnon 15- 13, 15-6 and American Rocky Carson got past Kris Odegard of Saskatoon, 15-10, 15-7. The Canadians forfeited the doubles match to the U.S.

Bolivia defeated Costa Rica for the bronze.

On the women's side, American Rhonda Rajsich beat Josee Grand'Maitre of Longueuil, Que., 15-8, 15-3 and Cheryl Gudinas defeated Winnipeg's Jennifer Saunders 15-9, 15-8. In doubles, Jackie Paraiso and Aimee Ruiz beat the Montreal tandem of Brandi Jacobson Prentice and Frederique Lambert, 15-8, 15-3.

Mexico beat host South Korea to capture the bronze medal.

Pictures from 15th IRF World Championships

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Fran Davis & Jason Mannino Weekend Racquetball Camp in Sarasota, FL!

Fran Davis & Jason Mannino Weekend Racquetball Camp in Sarasota, FL!

"Building Your Racquetball Dream House" Camp Series 2010

Attention Racquetball Enthusiasts!
Aug 27-29, 2010 there will be an Instructional WEEKEND Racquetball CAMP in your area with 2 of the most dynamic coaches/players in the game today. Fran and Jason team up to share with you 50+ years of their WINNING racquetball experiences and knowledge and cover EVERY aspect of the game from stroke mechanics, to shots of the games, to drills, to court position, to shot selection, to serves/return of serves, to game plans/strategies, to mental toughness, to training schedules and more. The camp course includes 14+ hours of a combination of lectures, on court instruction, playing/critiquing, drilling, video analysis, play the pro, and a competitive shuttle as well as a Camp HEAD T-Shirt, 100 page Camp Manual and Penn Racquetballs. This teaching experience is open to EVERYONE.all skill levels and all ages.and GUARANTEES to bring your game to the next level with the latest teaching techniques.
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Come and be a part of "Building Your Racquetball Dream House" and see why thousands of people from all over the world have come to work with Fran and Jason to IMPROVE their games.you will be HAPPY you did as your game will improve DRAMATICALLY!
For questions or to signup, go to www.FranDavisRacquetball.com or click here for a camp flyer. Got questions? E-mail Fran at camps@FranDavisRacquetball.com.

2010 UM DOUBLES AND COLLEGIATE SHOOTOUT‏

Dear Racquetball Players,

Doubles is back at the University of Miami...... The upcoming "Doubles and Collegiate Tournament" will be held September 10th to the 12th at the University of Miami Wellness Center. Your mailed entries need to be in by Friday, September 3rd. Online entries will be accepted until Sunday, September 5th.

You can find all necessary information regarding the tournament at: the R2Sports site: http://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=7211

If you are interested in attending, please make sure you get your entries in by the deadline.

Hope to see you all there!!!!

Lynne Olvey and Vivian Gomez

Tournament Directors

Florida State Doubles is Coming Up

Dear Racquetball Players,

You are receiving this e-mail as racquetball enthusiast and previous participants of events held by the Florida Racquetball Association (FRA). The upcoming 2010 Florida State Doubles Championships will be held August 20 -22 at the Sarasota Bath and Racquet Club. For those players who are interested in attending, you can now enter online at: http://www.r2sports.com/tourney.asp?TID=7184 You can also use www.r2sports.com or www.floridaracquetball.com

All information regarding the event can be found at the above web site. We would like to welcome everyone to join us for another great tournament at Sarasota Bath and Racquet Club.

Hope to see you all there!!!!

Randy Forrest/Jean Trimble

Kent State University is offering a Racquetball league

Kent State University is offering a racquetball league.

The racquetball league is scheduled to begin Sept. 13. The cost is $30 for members and $60 for new members. A player’s meeting is set to take place Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at Seminar Room B.

For details, visit www.kent.edu/recservices/sports/sp_community.cfm.>

New WOR National Director Named‏

World Outdoor Racquetball is proud to announce the appointment of Michigan's Greg Lewerenz as Co-National Director along with Vic Leibofsky of Florida. Going forward Lewerenz and Leibofsky will share the position. This move was made necessary by the surging growth of outdoor and WOR's interest in serving the needs of all outdoor players worldwide.

Lewerenz, a past WOR State Representative and Sheffield Award winner for his contributions to outdoor has a long and storied involvement with the sport. In addition to growing the number of events and players throughout the Midwest he has served as tournament director for one of the longest running outdoor events in the sport, The Belle Isle Pro-Am. "Greg is perfect for this position with WOR" commented Executive Director Hank Marcus. WOR National Director Vic Leibofsky said "Greg is not only a leader in the game but brings the unique outdoor spirit to all, from pros to beginners."

WOR is the governing body of outdoor racquetball sanctioning tournaments throughout the world including the United States, Mexico, and Korea. WOR will host the WOR/WPH Outdoor 3-wall Ball Championships at the Stratosphere Hotel & Casino September 23-26 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This historic event will be the first combined racquetball and handball event in the sport.