Indoor to Outdoors: Pros Hit the Courts

With the IRT season winding down, the intensity at the remaining stops is ramped up, especially towards the top of the rankings. But there may also be thoughts of plans for the off season. Vacations, plans with family and just a look forward to some time off, may all be in view.

Kane takes Stockton Title in 3-Game Sweep

#1 Kane Waselenchuk earned critical rankings points along with another title in his string by winning the Stockton ProAm in three games. Click to read more.

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Kane, Upsets Reign at Tournament of Champions

Two upsets marked the Tournament of Champions in Oregon starting with the Round 16 when #14 Charlie Pratt, back after an ankle injury sidelined him at the end of last year, defeated #3 Alvaro Beltran. After #6 Ben Croft took out Pratt in the Quarterfinals, Croft delivered the next upset during an intense battle against #2 Rocky Carson in the semis. #1 Kane Waselenchuk ended Croft's run however, winning the revived Tournament of Champions in 3 games.

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Auction Raises $11,000 for Rapha House

The 2nd Annual Rapha House Online Auction, held during March's  IRT Florida Spring Break ProAm, raised $11,000 for Rapha House, an international organization that rescues children from human trafficking and provides a loving and productive environment in which they can heal. (www.floridaspringbreakproam.com)

OneShot Re-Signs IRT Partnership

Longterm partner, OneShot Sports (www.OneShotSports.com), has re-signed an agreement to continue as an official IRT apparel sponsor. “OneShot not only sponsors many Tour professionals, they enable fans to support the Tour and our players by purchasing IRT gear at events," said IRT President, Jason Mannino. "Our relationship remains strong and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with them in the future.”

Ben Croft Announces Retirement: April Fools

Maybe we all should have seen it coming! #6 ranked Ben Croft and Racquetball Warehouse fooled many with their surprise videotaped press conference announcing Croft's retirement from pro ball on April 1.

ROLLOUT Named an Official IRT Partner

ROLLOUT (www.wearrollout.com) announced an agreement with the men’s professional International Racquetball Tour (IRT) to offer a new line of IRT merchandise including graphic tee shirts, performance apparel, warm-ups, shorts, iPhone/iPad cases and much more.

Play the Ball, Not Your Opponent

This is a strategy that most people don’t think about. Often players either do not like their opponent for one reason or another or they are playing a friend who they like very much. Unfortunately, if they cannot get these thoughts out of their heads, they generally overplay, want to win too badly, or play too nice because they do not want to hurt their friend’s feelings. These thoughts are crippling.

Party With the Pros in St. Louis: Kane WBF-Injury

Kane Waselenchuk won the St. Louis Party with the Pros on an injury forfeit by Alvaro Beltran. Click to read more and follow the draws.

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