The International Racquetball Tour (IRT) showcase the best racquetball players in the world competing at their highest level. Racquetballs top athletes gravitate to the IRT to test themselves against the fiercest competitors in the world and vie for the most prize money at the sports best venues. Founded in 1990, the IRT season runs between the months of August - May and includes over 30 sanctioned events throughout the world. In addition to the IRT players bringing forth the highest level of racquetball play in the world, they are a mixed bag of game styles and personality types. It is not uncommon for a player to hit the ball upwards of 200 mph, diving occurs all over the court, and an outward exhibit of emotional highs and lows are expected.
The IRT is showcased at one of the most prestigious events in racquetball, the US Open and at the newly added Motorola IRT Pro Nationals and Motorola World Racquetball Championship, both presented by Verizon Wireless. The three Grand Slam events are broadcast annually on National TV and are played on the all acrylic, traveling exhibition court, specifically designed for filming so millions of sports enthusiasts have the opportunity to watch this exciting sport. The IRT’s future depends on these events which highlight these talented athletes and their awesome skills. With more than 300 professional racquetball players on the tour, each event promises to be unpredictable as any player has a chance to walk away with a new title.
One of the major goals for the IRT is to excite the public about the sport of professional racquetball and the athletic stars who play racquetball. Stay tuned as the sport of racquetball becomes the next generation of extreme sports.
The IRT is showcased at one of the most prestigious events in racquetball, the US Open and at the newly added Motorola IRT Pro Nationals and Motorola World Racquetball Championship, both presented by Verizon Wireless. The three Grand Slam events are broadcast annually on National TV and are played on the all acrylic, traveling exhibition court, specifically designed for filming so millions of sports enthusiasts have the opportunity to watch this exciting sport. The IRT’s future depends on these events which highlight these talented athletes and their awesome skills. With more than 300 professional racquetball players on the tour, each event promises to be unpredictable as any player has a chance to walk away with a new title.
One of the major goals for the IRT is to excite the public about the sport of professional racquetball and the athletic stars who play racquetball. Stay tuned as the sport of racquetball becomes the next generation of extreme sports.