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 Dave Negrete

November 25, 2009 - Temecula CA - Dave Negrete has decided to retire as Commissioner of the IRT after nine years at the helm. During his tenure, Negrete organized new Grand Slam events, increased the total prize money pool available for players and built lasting relationships throughout the racquetball industry. Negrete’s crowning achievement was the creation of a new portable court that will enable racquetball to be exposed to thousands of potential fans around the United States. Negrete will help transition the operations of the IRT through the end of 2009 and then plans to pursue opportunities outside of the sport. Negrete will continue to run the IRT Pro Nationals in Chicago.

Jason Mannino

November 25, 2009 - Temecula CA - Jason Mannino has been named as the new Commissioner of the IRT effective immediately. After a storied 15 year career, future Hall of Famer Mannino will retire from professional competition at the end of the 2009-10 season. In addition to his on-court accomplishments, which include over 20 professional titles including 2 US Open victories, and finishing as the #1 ranked player in the world in 2002-03, Mannino has run a successful racquetball camp series with Hall of Famer Fran Davis and has numerous business interests outside of the sport. The IRT Board of Directors is thrilled that Mannino has accepted this position. “I am extremely excited and honored to be representing the best racquetball players in the world. I look forward to building on the base that Dave had created and seeing where I can take it from here”.

Mitch Williams

October 7,2009  - The IRT is pleased to announce that Mitch Williams has been elected as the Player Representative to the IRT Board of Directors for the 2009-2010 season. After achieving his Bachelor's Degree in Finance from North Carolina State University, Mitch went on to complete his Masters Degree in Business at Colorado State University while competing full time on the International Racquetball Tour. " I am looking forward to representing the players interests to further grow,develop and build relationships within the industry. Racquetball has been a part of my life for over fifteen years and I feel this gives me an opportunity to become more involved and give back to a sport that I truly love." Mitch will replace Shane Vanderson who has held the position for the last three years. Williams is currently ranked number seven on the IRT and has been full time on the tour for the last four years.

Alvaro Beltran

Sept 2, 2009 - The IRT's number four ranked player Alvaro Beltran, suffered a torn ACL and meniscus tear during a practice match in preparation for the upcoming Denver event.