2008 Canadian Racquetball Classic
OCTOBER 9 - 12, 2008
EDMONTON, ALBERTA
PRO AND AMATURE DIVISIONS
www.racquetball.ca
See The Best Pro Racquetball in The World!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Thur. Oct 9, 2008 (pro qualifying open to all spectators)
11am, Registration - Mayfield (racquetball court area)
12pm, Play Commences - all divisions Canadian Racquetball Classic - All courts
8:00pm, Meet and Greet the Pro’s (Mayfield Athletic Club)
Fri. Oct 10, 2008
5:30pm, Men’s Pro - Quarter Final
6:30pm, Men’s Pro - Quarter Final
7:30pm, Men’s Pro - Quarter Final
8:30pm, Men’s Pro - Quarter Final
5:00pm, Ladies Pro - Round of 16
6:15pm, Ladies Pro - Round of 16
7:30pm, Ladies Pro - Round of 16
8:45pm, Ladies Pro - Round of 16
Sat. Oct 11, 2008
11:00am, Ladies Pro - Quarter Final
12:15pm, Ladies Pro - Quarter Final
4:30pm, Ladies Pro - Semi Final
6:00pm, Ladies Pro - Semi Final
2:30pm, Men’s Pro - Semi Final
3:30pm, Men’s Pro - Semi Final
8:30pm, Champions Banquet - Alpine Lake Room
Sun. Oct 12, 2008
11:00am, Ladies Pro Championship Match
Not before 12:30pm, Men’s Pro Championship Match
SOCIAL EVENTS
1. Social Function Meet the pros – Thursday night
2. Champions Banquet with DJ – Saturday night $35.00
(Slow Roast Baron of Alberta Beef - includes Soup, Salad, Vegetables, Desert and Coffee or Tea)
ENTRY INFORMATION
Main Events
Men's - PRO, OPEN, A, B, C, D, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+
Ladies - PRO, OPEN, A, B, C, D, 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+
Men’s Doubles - OPEN, A, B/C - no consolation
Ladies Doubles - OPEN, A, B/C - no consolation
Mixed Doubles - OPEN/A, B/C - no consolation
Men’s Pro info - $80.00US - Dave Negrete IRT
630-430-1478 negretz@comcast.net www.irt-tour.com
Ladies Pro info - $80.00US Shannon Feaster WPRO
202-365-5504 wprocommish@aol.com www.ladiesproracquetball.com
Draw Format
All amateur main events - 2 out of 3 to 15pts, tiebreaker to 11pts.
All singles consolation events - 2 out of 3 to 11pts.
Time of Play
All matches are to be played at the location and time as scheduled.
Play Begins
Tournament play will begin: Thursday Oct 9, 2008 - 12:00pm
Entry Deadline: Sunday Oct 5, 2008
HOW TO ENTER
E-Mail or Phone entry to: Adrian Webb
awebb98@aol.com or 519-651-0613
FOR START TIMES
http://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=4629
SHOW COURT PASSES AND TICKETS
4-Day Pass
Corporate Seat - guaranteed $130.00 includes snacks and souvenir
Bleacher Seat - first come basis $65.00
Individual Tickets
Bleacher Seats only
Thursday (Qualifying) No charge
Friday (round of 16 & Quarters) $20.00
Saturday (both semi finals) $35.00
Sunday (Finals) $35.00
REGISTRATION PACKAGES
Bronze Package $70.00 first division $15.00 second division
No access to pro matches
Minimum of two (2) matches singles only
Player Kit and Event Souvenir (size required)
Hospitality
Invitation to Champions Banquet (Sat)
Silver Package $140.00
Minimum of two matches singles only (second division no charge)
Tournament Pass (bleacher seat - first come basis ) to all Pro Matches
Player Kit and Event Souvenir (size required)
Hospitality
Invitation to all Social Events
Invitation to Champions Banquet (Sat)
Gold Package $170.00
Minimum of two matches singles only (second division no charge)
Tournament Pass (upper deck seat) to all Pro Matches (includes appetizers and snacks)
Player Kit and Event Souvenir (size required)
Hospitality
Invitation to all Social Events
Invitation to Champions Banquet (Sat)
GST is included in the price of both the admission tickets and social event tickets. All tickets can be picked up at the Will Call Booth at Mayfield (as of Thur, Oct 9, 2008) after 12:00 PM
ABOUT THE VENUE
The Mayfield Inn & Suites, West Edmonton's premier four star hotel, is located just minutes from the West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta.
Our West Edmonton hotel caters to every type of traveler - a stay in our Kids Suites makes the family vacation special and our Fireplace Jacuzzi Suite is your best bet for a romantic weekend getaway. Business travellers will enjoy their stay in the newly renovated Mayfield Deluxe Rooms that feature "best in class" corporate rooms with large working desks, high-speed internet access and two double beds. If your travels bring you to our West Edmonton hotel for an extended period of time, you will also enjoy the convenience of our Full Kitchenette Suites and available laundry facilities.
The Mayfield Inn & Suites is truly a destination hotel featuring fine accommodation and outstanding dining in West Edmonton. Experience kicked up Canadian cuisine at botaniCa, the best steaks in West Edmonton at Vic's Steakhouse, award winning items from our Gallery Bar menu or the lobby lounge. Whatever your tastes, the Mayfield Inn & Suites offers you a variety of dining choices.
The Athletic Club at the Mayfield Inn & Suites is a large, full service athletic facility in Edmonton with an impressive array of equipment and services. With racquetball and squash courts, an aquatic centre, fitness area, massage therapy and personal training, the Athletic Club is an impressive facility for our hotel guests and athletic club members.
The Mayfield Inn & Suites is a sports friendly Edmonton hotel. We welcome sports teams and Edmonton sporting events.
ACCOMMODATION
Mayfield Inn & Suites
16615 - 109th Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
Phone: (780) 484-0821
$125.00 quad - mention Canadian Racquetball Classic
1-800-661-9804 (North America)
HOST COMMITTEE
Event Director Adrian Webb
IRT - WPRO Dave Negrete - Shannon Feaster
Local Director Jack Mcbride
Security Mike Johnston
IRT Tournament Referee Jason Thorner
Player Registration Joanne Webb
Tickets Joanne Webb
Media Steve Scagnetti
Websites www.irt.com www.ladiesproracquetball.com www.racquetball.ca
Event printing One Hour Signs
Volunteers Mike Johnston, Jason Reaume, Jon Semeniuk, Barry Ould, Marc and Karol-Ann Caouette, John Halko, Marion Mcbride, Gerry Slamko, Len Slamko, Al Loughlin, Bob Bear
Photographer Steve Scagnetti
Event Desk Jason Reaume
Marketing Adrian Webb
ELIGIBILITY
Players must be the appropriate age for the category they have entered as of the first day of the Championship.
RACQUETBALL CANADA RULES IN EFFECT
Eyeguards are mandatory for players.
REFUND POLICY: Prior to entry deadline – after draw preparation – no refund
ABOUT EDMONTON
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