Originally posted on Facebook and Reddit. Now includes some of my responses to comments on that post. Recently reported: 3,000,000 racquetball players in the US in 2019 (polling methodology not provided, cannot confirm independently) USA Racquetball members: ~13,000 (2018 year end financials indicate ~7,400 full $50 yearly memberships sold, but it is likely a higher … Continue reading Interesting Maths…
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Notes for casual Facebook Live broadcasters: 1) Make sure “Auto Rotate” is turned on in your phone settings, particularly if you regularly turn it off for 99% of your other activities. 2) Before you tap on Go Live in Facebook, put your phone in your tripod horizontally. If you do step 2, but forget step … Continue reading Facebook Live Broadcast Notes
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I took a bit of time to review the divisions and the gold medals awarded at the 2018 UnitedHealthcare US Open. Gold Medal Counts by Country or US State from the 2018 UnitedHealthcare US Open The number of gold medals does not match the number of divisions, as doubles partners will have gotten credit for … Continue reading 2018 UnitedHealthcare US Open – Where did the golds go?
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On my news site, Daily Racquetball, there will be a new feature every Wednesday that includes interviews with female racquetball players, coaches, board association members, tournament organizers, and more. To get the process started, ~30 women were identified and they will be asked to visit this page so that they can see and consider all … Continue reading Women Making Racquetball History Now!
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Reporting from the wild world of outdoor racquetball: Martin Rivera The scene: Kendale Lakes Park, Miami, Florida The setting: eight 3-wall outdoor racquetball courts (lit) The sponsors: Gearbox Sports and Racquetball Warehouse The rules: WOR rules with two serves The participants: Usually play on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6:30 to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9am … Continue reading Local Racquetball Success, Are You Having It?
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