Pictured from Left to Right are: Scott Winters (Vice-President, Ektelon), Leo Vasquez (President, TXRA)

TXRA and Ektelon Extend Their Partnership

We are pleased to announce that the Texas Racquetball Association (TXRA) and Ektelon will continue their strong partnership by agreeing to a one year ball agreement extension that includes an additional one year extension clause.  This provides both parties another exciting opportunity to continue their development of racquetball programs in Texas, especially with the growing participation of junior players and the Texas Junior Racquetball Team.

The decision to extend the relationship with Ektelon was made at the recent meeting by the TXRA Board of Directors.  The TXRA is proud to partner, once again, with Ektelon which compliments both organizations long and honored history in our sport.

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2012 Texas Junior Racquetball Team

Texas sent its largest group of junior players to nationals this year, 30 junior players. Amazingly 29 of the 30 players earned a medal. All of the Texas players displayed great determination and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Medals were given for first through fourth place finishes.

GOLD MEDALS
Chase Robison - Boy's Doubles 18 & Under Red
Tyler Kendrick - Boy's Doubles 18 & Under Red
Luis Torres - Boy's Singles 16 & Under White
Brady Yelverton - Boy's Doubles 14 & Under Red
Jerry Yang - Boy's Doubles 14 & Under Red
Jerry Yang - Boy's Singles 14 & Under White
Brian Barberis - Boy's Singles 10 & Under Gold
Cayden Akins - Boy's Singles 10 & Under Red
William Mercado - Boy's Singles 10 & Under White
Ashton Akins - Boy's Singles 8 & Under Multibounce White
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The Texas Junior Racquetball Team is nearly done with their fundraising campaign with Butter Braid® Braided Pastries. Coach Sandy Long has been helping the junior players organize and get orders together for these exceptionally great tasting Butter Braid® fundraising products!
If you would like to order or would enjoy sharing these pastries during family gatherings, holidays, special occasions, or just because, please consider buying a pastrie to support our Texas Junior Racquetball Program. The team receives $5 for every pastrie sold.
The pastries are $12 - $13 and available in Apple, Bavarian Crème, Blueberry & Cream Cheese, Cherry, Cinnamon, Cream Cheese, Double Chocolate, Strawberry & Cream Cheese, and Raspberry flavors.
All orders must be placed by this Sunday, November 30, 2014. To place an order please contact Sandy Long, email: longsk59@gmail.com or cell: (817) 944-9884

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Thank you to all of the sponsors who have generously donated to our fundraising campaign for the juniors to attend the 2014 Junior Nationals, June 25-29, 2014 in Denver, CO. We appreciate all of your support and especially to Coach Sandy Long who has been the driving force to make all of this happen.

Sal Acosta
Wendy Akins
Ron Bayless
Johnny Boyd
Carlos Cespedes
Joe Hall – Splathead
Yara Hernandez
Sandy Long
David Marrero
Tom Marsden
David Mendoza
Steve Standish
Leo Vasquez
Joey Yelverton
Howard Walker
Coach Jim Winterton
Texas Racquetball Association

Everyone who purchased snacks and drinks from us at the Battle of the Alamo and Clay Madsen tournaments.

If you would like to make a donation please contact Leo Vasquez (817) 791-4948 leo@themav.com or Sandy Long (817) 944-9884 longsk59@gmail.com

What will you find in the museum?

The Racquetball Museum has been built on the personal collection of Randy Stafford and his inspiration.  Most of the equipment and items found in the museum come from the personal collections of Randy and many other players.  You will find interesting facts as well as opinions based on personal experiences with the various equipment.

As the museum's collection grows we hope to include more pictures, stories, historical data, and more of the history of the sport.

We want to hear from you! 

We would like you to be a part of the museum by sending us your pictures, videos, and stories.  Share your comments on our Facebook page where you will find all of the pictures from the museum or e-mail Randy directly. Visit the museum online at:  http://racquetballmuseum.com/

You can support the TXRA by shopping with Amazon through their AmazonSmile Foundation Program. Each quarter, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the TXRA by electronic funds transfer. This is a convenient way to donate for purchases you already make and it won't cost you anything extra. The donations we receive from AmazonSmile will help our junior development and college programs. Please click on the link to go directly to our designated AmazonSmile Supporting page. Click the logo above or the link below.
Please make sure it says Supporting: Texas Amateur Racquetball Assn Inc.

http://smile.amazon.com/ch/76-0262488

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The Texas Racquetball Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Annual Awards. These awards are for the period of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. Awards are for:

George Bustos
Ann Gibbons Memorial Sportsmanship

Chase Robison
Male Athlete of the Year

Damonique Davis
Female Athlete of the Year

Lukas Le
Junior Male Athlete of the Year

Daniela Torres
Junior Female Athlete of the Year

Ty Stolp
Outstanding Racquetball Contributor