FieldTurf Tarkett's Beynon Sports Surfaces and Defargo USA Complete Merger to Form Industry's Largest Running Track Provider Sep 9, 2008
In addition to its world-renowned FieldTurf and Prestige brands of artificial turf, FieldTurf Tarkett provides an equally impressive range of sports flooring products that includes synthetic and hardwood basketball, volleyball and gymnasium flooring, squash and racquetball courts, floor protection and covering systems, and weight room flooring. Also in the range of FieldTurf Tarkett products are high performance indoor and outdoor running tracks including the Beynon track surfaces, playground... (Primezone Releases)
Kings County Ed office to move to Lemoore Sep 6, 2008
The county's education staff long ago outgrew current office space at 1144 W. Lacey Blvd., and searched "intensely" in Hanford -- finding nothing that would meet needs and budget -- before settling on a former racquetball facility on Bush Street in Lemoore, said county Superintendent of Public Instruction John Stankovich ... The contractor on the project, Bush Construction, has received all bids for the lease-lease-back construction method for the project, but the remodel of the racquetball... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Stickballers return to Little Italy playground Sep 2, 2008
The game is played with a long, skinny stick and a bouncy rubber ball about the size of a racquetball. The stick is usually homemade, fashioned from the sawed-off handle of a broom or rake. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hazen to vote on tax hike Aug 30, 2008
Other amenities that have been discussed are things such as a walking track, cardio and workout areas, conference and meeting rooms, gym space and racquetball courts. "A year-round recreation center is a big deal if you can do it. It really plays into the community development scenario," he said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
The Adventure of a Lifetime Aug 26, 2008
Martin said he enjoyed the recreation area with ping-pong, pool, and shuffleboard tables, activities such as racquetball, archery and an office area with computers. Team Sports are also available, however, strict guideline are held to prevent injuries of any kind. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Shanahan revamps Broncos in bid to regain playoffs Aug 23, 2008
- While the architects were designing the bowling alley and racquetball court at his sprawling 35,000-square foot home that started to take shape over the winter, Mike Shanahan went to work remodeling the Denver Broncos. (296). (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Fitness: Age-group's best in world has even higher goals Aug 23, 2008
He put his engineering background to work, creating an aluminum racquetball racket and forming the company Ektelon, which became a multimillion-dollar leader in the industry. In the late 1980s, Held spent three summers and the better part of another year in Colorado, attempting to extract gold from mine tailings via a leaching process. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
McDonalds comes tumbling down Aug 20, 2008
Maybe our YMCA could create a padded gym in one of the racquetball courts with ropes and tubes. That is what other YMCAs have done. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Pooling their resources: Olympic-size facility puts swimmers in the fast lane Aug 20, 2008
And, Miner says, "You couldn't do a pool like this independent of a successful operation." So, in a way, modern Mississippi competitive swimming was born - and borne - on the backs of middle-aged, dues-paying racquetball players. Big ones. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A Texas-Sized Heart Aug 19, 2008
After finishing her professional career, which included international championships in racquetball, Werner was hired as the Women's Athletics Director at Drake in 1974. She was the youngest woman administrator in collegiate athletics history (at the time) and the first female administrator at the University. (Lmulions.com)
Cage Center fundraising surpasses $23 million Aug 19, 2008
The 131,000-square-foot facility houses a performance gymnasium, swimming center, muti-purpose courts, racquetball courts and the Hall of Fame of Berry Sports History. It provides a state-of-the art home for Berry s intercollegiate and intramural athletics, as well as office and cloassroom space for the college s kinesiology department. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Casper briefs Aug 16, 2008
Racquetball leagues are back at Rec Center. The City of Casper Recreation Division is accepting registrations from men and women interested in joining one of the fall racquetball leagues. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Sox squash Rangers' rally for win Aug 14, 2008
Boston played racquetball off the Green Monster for the second straight night on Wednesday while cruising to an 8-4 win. Another important number to the Red Sox is three. (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Playing at parks could cost you more Aug 13, 2008
The city of Satellite Beach Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, for example, is not considering a wholesale increase in fees for services like tennis and racquetball court use, renting beach picnic pavilions and the city civic center. "Our fees are so low anyway that we're just not increasing them," Satellite Beach Parks and Recreation Director Kerry Stoms said. (Florida Today)
Battle with breast cancer inspires workouts Aug 8, 2008
Harty's son, Ryan, also attends the facility with her and she said they have competed in racquetball and Guitar Hero. She set specific goals to get some weight off and get more toned. (Peoria Times, AZ)
TRANSPLANT SERIES 1 of 4: Life Change Aug 8, 2008
Steinberg was 26 years old, had been a four-sport athlete in high school, a two-sport athlete at Cornell College, and had stayed active in law school playing basketball, racquetball and working out at the fitness center. He was healthy, starting a new job, and on the path that most 26 year olds with law degrees hoped for at that point in their life. (Dallas County News, IA)
In it to win it: New SCSU President encourages fans to support all Bulldog athletics Aug 7, 2008
I ve been an avid racquetball player. A, B class racquetball player. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Should Chess Be an Olympic Sport? Aug 6, 2008
Among the 28 sanctioned sports for 2012, you can find table tennis but not golf, baseball, softball or racquetball. More Olympics. (Time.com)
If you could compete in any Olympic sport, what would it be and why? Aug 5, 2008
Rhodie wrote on Aug 4, 2008 2:06 PM:" Is racquetball an olympic sport? If so it would be that. Of course I may look like a big lump in the middle of the court the way some of these guys play. ". Add Your Comments. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Four Gators advance to state meet Jul 23, 2008
Along with swimming competition, the TAAF Games of Texas also include archery, badminton, baseball, bowling, boxing, disc golf, fencing, golf, gymnastics, lifeguard competition, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and wiffleball. During the Opening Ceremony Friday, July 25, a local rhythm group will lead the parade of athletes onto the field at Wolff Stadium. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Labor Park: directors favorite Jul 21, 2008
The community center features two basketball courts, two racquetball courts, an indoor walking track, exercise equipment, aerobics room and classes; two meeting rooms with kitchenettes, two meeting rooms with Power Point capabilities, a conference room, a commercial kitchen, a ping pong table, 11 soccer fields, two adult softball fields and an outdoor walking track. The community centers hours are Monday-Thurday 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6... (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Cutcliffe cuts up with area coaches Jul 19, 2008
Duke's David Cutcliffe is a bass fisherman, and NCCU's Mose Rison plays racquetball. N.C. State's Tom O'Brien said his hobby "is all my children" but noted he sometimes embarrasses them. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Arizona State Selects FieldTurf For New Football Facility Jul 13, 2008
" More than 40 major NCAA universities have FieldTurf in their stadiums, including Nebraska, Michigan, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Washington, Oregon, Boston College, Rutgers, Kansas State, Louisville and Missouri. Twenty-one of the NFL's 32 teams use FieldTurf at their stadium and/or practice facility. In addition, MLB's Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays have FieldTurf at their respective stadiums. FieldTurf Tarkett is the largest entity in the sports surfacing industry... (Pac-10.org)
Starzl gets transplant Olympics started Jul 13, 2008
The athletes also will compete by age groups and gender in golf, swimming, tennis, bowling, volleyball, badminton, racquetball, cycling and table tennis. The 12th sport was a 5K walk/run on the North Shore this morning that was open to donor families, living donors and the public. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
WIMBLEDON NOTEBOOK / SCOT HONED GAME IN SPAIN Murray credits opponent... Jul 2, 2008
The two were playing racquetball during some down time at an Under-16 tournament in Andorra, Spain, featuring the host country against Great Britain. Nadal casually mentioned that Murray should forget about the British tennis doldrums and come to Spain, where he could train with older, better players and sharpen his game. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Acton duo heads to nationals Jul 2, 2008
Acton's Bob Ferrara and Mark Scheier are playing in the 60-plus national racquetball championships ... For over a decade, Mark Scheier and Bob Ferrara have enjoyed playing racquetball together ... A native of Chicago who played basketball at MIT and played rugby until he was 50, Ferrara has been playing racquetball for about 25 years. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Cancer diagnosis rekindles childhood dreams Jul 1, 2008
In fact, after surgery he was back in the swimming pool and on the racquetball court while undergoing chemotherapy. Swimming was very hard after the operation, but I think trying to do a little at a time for a while enabled me to regain full use of my left arm,'' Cody said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Bucknell's Krebs Family Fitness Center to Receive New Flooring this Summer Jun 27, 2008
The fieldhouse's racquetball and squash courts, as well as the aerobics studio, will be resealed over the summer too. In Sojka Pavilion, workers will paint the new men's 3-point line, which is now 20 feet, 9 inches, and will refinish the floor. (Bucknellbison.com)
32-yard field goal defined O’Brien’s career Jun 24, 2008
Today, O Brien, a real estate developer in California, prefers playing sports golf, tennis, and racquetball to watching sports. I don t tell a lot of stories from my repertoire, he said of his celebrity appearances. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Former rivals pair for racquetball win Jun 8, 2008
Bob Ferrara (left) and Mark Scheier have teamed for racquetball glory ... For years, Acton neighbors Mark Scheier and Bob Ferrara battled each other on the racquetball courts at the Westford Regency ... "We won the first match, 15-14, lost the second, 15-11, and both of those were drawn-out affairs, also."Overall, we played about five hours of racquetball. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Transitions Optical Preserves Tampa Bay Leg of PGA TOUR Florida Swing as Title Sponsor of Tournament at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club Jun 5, 2008
Innisbrook features 72 holes of championship golf, 620 spacious guest suites and rooms, four restaurants and three bars, the Innisbrook Golf Institute, 11 tennis courts, fitness and racquetball center, six heated swimming pool complexes, a nature preserve, and three conference halls with 65,000 square feet of meeting space. Innisbrook is owned and managed by Salamander Hospitality, a privately owned and operated company based in Middleburg, VA, just outside Washington, DC and built upon a... (PR Newswire)
Planned Saratoga Spa rec center shrinks Jun 4, 2008
The reduced facility would include 24,800-square feet of gymnasium space, 2,100-square feet for lockers and a racquetball and rock climbing area, a 3,500-square foot lobby, and a 1,500-square foot multi-purpose area. It would be built with brick and varying roof lines, with an average roof height of 35 feet. (Albany Times Union)
What's Up at the YMCA? Jun 3, 2008
Use the gym, Playland or racquetball courts. 35, based on 25 or less participants. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
HEAD N.V. Announces Approval of All Resolutions Proposed At the Annual General Meeting May 29, 2008
We sell products under the HEAD (tennis, squash, paddle and racquetball racquets, tennis balls, tennis footwear, badminton products, alpine skis, ski bindings and ski boots, snowboards, bindings and boots), Penn (tennis and racquetball balls), Tyrolia (ski bindings), and Mares (diving equipment) brands. We hold leading positions in all of our product markets and our products are endorsed by some of the world's top athletes including Richard Gasquet, Andrew Murray, Ivan Ljubicic, Svetlana... (Primezone Releases)
Parkside Athletics expansion slated May 24, 2008
" The new building will be built between the current facility and Red Bud Drive on part of the area where the outdoor tennis courts are.The outdoor tennis courts, as a part of a separate project, will be moved to a location across from the new addition on the opposite side of Red Bud Drive. The basketball courts that are there now will be moved to Recreation Drive. The tennis courts where installed in 1979 and need resurfacing. Blackwell said the timing is good because the park district will... (Pekin Times, IL)
Boise State Broncos Choose FieldTurf to Replace Current Blue Turf At Bronco Stadium May 23, 2008
In addition to its world-renowned FieldTurf and Prestige brands of artificial turf, FieldTurf Tarkett provides an equally impressive range of sports flooring products that includes synthetic and hardwood basketball, volleyball and gymnasium flooring, squash and racquetball courts, floor protection and covering systems, and weight room flooring. Also in the range of FieldTurf Tarkett products are indoor and outdoor running tracks including the high performance Le Monde track system, the Resisport... (Primezone Releases)
A great place to have some fun: Muscatine Parks and Rec supervisor helps bring more recreational opportunities to a town she 'fell in love' with (4) May 21, 2008
And I m really looking forward to seeing our bigger programs like T-ball and racquetball started. What are your impressions of Muscatine so far as a community. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
What’s happening at the YMCA? May 20, 2008
Use the gym, Playland or racquetball courts, 35, based on 25 or less participants. You must have at least one adult chaperone per 5 participants with the group during activities. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Project Graduation seeks donations May 9, 2008
Some of the activities, Hennessey said, include basketball, volleyball, tennis, racquetball, Karaoke, a giant twister, bungee run, and navigating an obstacle course. There is an Olympic-sized swimming pool with a hot tub, Hennessey said. (Danvers Herald, MA)
A conversation with Bill Henson Jr. May 6, 2008
Favorite hobbies: Golf, tennis, football, racquetball, running and reading. Pets. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Local teens attend leadership rally May 6, 2008
Attendees had a chance to see one another and take part in rock climbing and racquetball, two things we dont have at the YMCA of the Northwoods. A lot of the participants said they saw people they wouldnt normally see, people from different cultures. (Forest Republican, WI)
No more hefty Lefty as Mickleson prepares to defend title May 4, 2008
New galleries every week. Photos by GARY WILCOX/StaffOne of many surfers competing at the 2008 EPIC/Ozborn Surf Jam in Jacksonville Beach on April 26. (Florida Times-Union)
Pickleball: GV’s fastest-growing sport May 2, 2008
I encourage people who can t play tennis or racquetball, but want to, to come out and try to play this. It s a great game for older people. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
25 years pump up Nautilus Fitness System May 2, 2008
Nautilus Fitness System also offers natural supplements, chiropractic care, massage therapy, dance, yoga and racquetball. This is all part of Stempien s goal to be a family-friendly environment by housing many activities under one roof. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Registration open for Keystone State Games Apr 20, 2008
The Senior Games, for athletes age 50 and over, offers archery, badminton, basketball, billiards, bocce, bowling, casting, cycling, darts, disc golf, football throw, golf, horseshoes, racquetball, shuffleboard, softball team, softball throw, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field and volleyball. For information visit or e-mail. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Sports Memories For April 13 Apr 18, 2008
Winners in the Albert Lea Family Y Racquetball Tournament were Jim Morris - C League, Glen Fuller - B League, Pete Callstrom - A League and Mary Vogel Women s B League. Named to the Border League 1982 / 1983 All Conference Girls Basketball Team were Ranae Frisbie and Shari Erdahl from Bricelyn, Jackie Bias from Freeborn, Shelly Simonson from Kiester-Walters, Sherri Lauen from Emmons. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Campus recreation offers summer activities Apr 17, 2008
The racquetball center beside Mackenzie Arena will also be open during the summer months from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every weekday but will be closed during the weekend. "There will be spin bikes in the racquetball center for all those that want to use them over the summer," Ledford said ... Additionally, racquetball equipment will be available to use for free for all those interested in playing racquetball. (The University Echo, TN)
Spanier's title run snapped Apr 16, 2008
Graham Spanier plays in last night's intramural co-ed racquetball game ... With her team down by eight against Penn State President Graham Spanier and partner Fredina Ingold in last night's intramural co-ed racquetball championship, Melissa DelVecchio was thinking about only one thing ... However, DelVecchio (senior-kinesiology) and her partner Philip LaDuke (senior-kinesiology), both members of Penn State's club racquetball team, rallied back using a 9-1 run to propel them to a win in the... (Daily Collegian, PA)
Spanier to play doubles match Apr 15, 2008
President Graham Spanier wipes his forehead during a racquetball match earlier this year ... In his first week as president of Penn State, Graham Spanier was eating lunch when he was told Fredina Ingold was an accomplished racquetball player ... Now, 13 years and nine intramural co-ed racquetball championship titles later, the two are probably glad they were so polite. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Quotes motivate YMCA volunteer to help others Apr 15, 2008
Wei, a child and adult psychiatrist at Family Resource Center and in private practice, volunteers with children and adults in the Y racquetball program ... A member of the YMCA since 1998, Wei was first introduced to racquetball by another member and didn t take to it at first. (Lima News, OH)
Delta center celebrates 15th year Apr 13, 2008
Rhonda Jones, who swims and plays racquetball, has been coming to the center for about 10 years, usually three to four times each week ... "It's (the center) valuable because there's a lot of older people that come for swimming. The aerobics classes are always full. It's hard to get a racquetball court and the weightroom is full. So I think it's getting a lot of use from all ages," she said. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Racquetball: Local racquetball picking up steam Apr 13, 2008
RAPID CITY Several area athletes are doing their part to advance racquetball in Rapid City ... Area racquetball players organized and are playing in the Whack It and Smack It racquetball tournament this weekend at the Rapid City Swim Center ... The organizers said they are pleased with the increasing number of racquetball events in Rapid City. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Area residents pick up top finishes in state racquetball tourney Apr 11, 2008
BATON ROUGE Louisiana Racquetball Association (LRA) held its state singles racquetball championships last weekend where two area locals competed, Kade Delino and Larry Sharpe ... At the LRA banquet, Sharpe was given the Louisiana sportsmanship award by the Louisiana Racquetball Association. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Olympics come to ASU Apr 7, 2008
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More of this story Apr 3, 2008
The 2008 State Racquetball Doubles Tournament was held this past weekend at the Peak Athletic Club in Great Falls. Playing in the A division and placing 1st consolation were Cody Pyette and Brett Cline from Cut Bank. (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
Camelback Village Racquet & Health Club Devours the Entire Enchilada Apr 2, 2008
An added benefit of utilizing the Village Spa is anyone who receives a one-hour treatment can use the entire Club the day of treatment, from group exercise classes, cardio equipment, weight training, tennis, squash, racquetball, as well as child care. "As the Arcadia area undergoes renovations and updating, we felt a necessity to do the same thing with the Club," says John Smallfield, General Manager of Camelback Village Racquet h Club. (PR Newswire)
Senior Games Approaching Apr 2, 2008
Some of the events include bocce, bridge, pinochle, 5K run and walk, bowling, shuffleboard, tennis, cycling, horseshoes, archery, billiards, darts, miniature golf, racquetball, volleyball, table tennis, swimming, track and field, washers, trap shoot and skeet ... Some of the events include golf, badminton, cycling, shuffleboard, table tennis, water volleyball, horseshoes, swimming, track and field, racquetball, tennis, soccer, power walk, weightlifting, handball, darts, volleyball, bowling and... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Not too chilly in the courts Apr 2, 2008
Handball is great exercise and a wonderful thing to hold over the heads of those unfortunate enough to have been brought up on racquetball ... Racquetball was created so handball players wives and girlfriends had something to play ... Boys Central used to have a racquetball court. (Montana Standard, MT)
Spring weather is perfect time for enjoying local parks Apr 2, 2008
The park has three lighted basketball courts, two three-wall racquetball courts/tennis backboard, a volleyball court, a skatepark with three ramps and grind rails, a small playground, picnic area with grills and an open field for playing. Rest rooms are available. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Devoted to exercise - Church to buy Court House gym, keep some sections open for workouts Apr 1, 2008
Six racquetball courts will be reconfigured into a sanctuary and foyer, Liscom said. The church will retain three racquetball courts, a nursery, coffee bar and offices. (Missoulian, MT)
Conine to compete in Ironman triathlon Apr 1, 2008
Along with being a big league baseball player, Conine has been an avid racquetball player. Training for a triathlon is a new experience. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Tournament tribute to Bender Apr 1, 2008
Next to chasing a breaking news story, there was nothing the late Ron Bender would rather do than hit the racquetball courts at the local YMCA for a noon workout ... The longtime Rapid City Journal news editor, who died in a car-pedestrian accident in Maryland in November, spent many of his workweek lunch hours competing against friendly foes on the YMCA s second-floor racquetball courts ... And that s exactly where Bender s fellow racquetball players held the inaugural Ron Bender Memorial... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Jefferson looks at bringing in jai alai Mar 29, 2008
Players use a scoop, known as a cesta, to hurl a small rubber ball at more than 180 mph against the walls of a fronton, an enclosed arena reminiscent of an elongated racquetball court. Observers bet on the matches. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Mother walks off weight with son (450) Mar 29, 2008
Both Cassie and Jerry have played racquetball at the community center. They also went to the skateboard park and have participated in other activities. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Hotels crown guitar heroes with Wii, Xbox action Mar 28, 2008
Guests and non-guests work out with a trainer on Wii tennis or boxing projected on a racquetball court wall ($120 an hour) or rent the console to play solo or with pals ($50 an hour). Other lodgings offer trendy action video games free. (USA Today -- Tech)
