Author Archives: Sideout
The Race for the National Championship
Rocky Carson may be down but not completely out in his quest for the coveted professional racquetball National Champion title. Rocky, currently ranked #2 on the IRT tour, did not help his cause for a 2nd National Championship title this … Continue reading
Things Pro Racquetball Can Learn from Pro Squash
Professional squash uses a glass court very similar to the type used by the US Open. They use a large jumbotron type screen that is on top of the court to enhance viewing. I also like the way pro squash … Continue reading
OneShot Sports Announcement
Athletic apparel manufacturer and distributor OneShot Sports has joined forces with John Scott of EnetLive.tv/IRTNetwork in a deal that gives Mr. Scott a majority ownership stake in the popular Huntington Beach, CA based company. OneShot Sports designs and manufactures apparel … Continue reading
Thoughts on the 2nd Half of the 2011–2012 IRT Season
As we begin a New Year as well as the 2nd-half of the 2011–2012 International Racquetball Tour season, I thought I would take a look at the current stats for the currently active Top 30 ranked players for the tour. … Continue reading
Happy New Year!
2011 was kind of a mixed bag for me. I did my third corporate relocation in 7 years (San Francisco Bay Area, Raleigh, NC and now Philly). I am thankful I have skill sets that employers find valuable. All this … Continue reading
The Kane Dominance
Current World Champion and #1 ranked Kane Waselenchuk’s impressive Finals victory today at the 2011 Novasors Kansas City Open racquetball tournament dictates the course of the brand new 2011-2012 IRT season, and further solidifies Kane’s complete and unquestionable dominance of … Continue reading
WPRO Boycotting 3 WallBall Championships
***40By20.com News & Info Blog Exclusive*** WPRO Boycotting 3 WallBall Championships Las Vegas Sunday, 8/28/2011 40by20.com has learned that the governing body of women’s professional racquetball (WPRO) has elected to boycott the 2011 3 WallBall Championships in Las Vegas, Sep … Continue reading
Jack Huczek Retires From Racquetball
NOTE: AS WE PREDICTED ON FEB 12TH The sport’s most decorated player moves on to dominate the telecommunications industry Fullerton, Calif. – May 24, 2011 – Team HEAD/Penn’s Jack Huczek today officially announced his retirement from the sport of racquetball. … Continue reading
Commissioner Message Regarding the WPRO Ranking System and Season Ending Rankings
The WPRO’s ranking system is based on a 12 month cycle. That means that the season ending ranking points include the points earned for all tournaments on the schedule for the previous 12 months. Let’s use this season as an … Continue reading
Kane Waselenchuk – 6th World Racquetball Championship Title
Kane Waselenchuk has won his 6th professional racquetball World Championship title. Kane wrapped-up his sixth World Championship title with his impressive win today over Rocky Carson at the 2011 Mexico Open from Tijuana, MX. Kane defeated Rocky in 3 straight … Continue reading