You’re Invited to the Premier Junior Racquetball Championship of the Year! Seeing racquetball’s best young players fall in love with the sport is truly memorable.
Team USA Finalists in the Boys and Girls 14, 16 and 18 year-old singles divisions as well as the winners of these doubles divisions will qualify for a one-year appointment to the U.S. Junior National Team and have the opportunity to attend the Junior National Team Training Camp and the IRF Junior World Championships! The Esprit National Team for younger participants will also be identified.
Fun, Fun and more Fun
Accommodations
Junior racquetball is great fun! National Junior Olympics is a perfect chance to get away with your family and enjoy the exuberant atmosphere of watching our young players bloom. Enjoy the camaraderie and lifelong sporting Friendships.
SAVE with these BELOW MARKET RATES. Mention USA Racquetball when reserving!
Much to do in Central Calif. Stockton and the surrounding areas of Lodi offer many activities. The popular Downtown houses a multitude of shops and restaurants not far waterfront activities. Lodi Wine & Visitors center is a great place to kick off your very own wine safari. The area is also known for its Vineyards and Farm tours, local sports teams and so much more. Find more information at visitstockton.org.
Dining
Player Awards Banquet + Special Surprise U.S. Junior National Team qualifiers and AllAmerican Athletes will be recognized at the Saturday evening awards ceremony at the University Place Waterfront Hotel on Saturday on Saturday. Entry fee includes player’s ticket. Additional tickets are available on the registration website.
ALL-AMERICAN ATHLETES Semi-Finalist in the Championship Singles and Finalists in the Championship Doubles will receive commemorative certificates.
Championship Medals! All Championship Divisions will receive 1st - 4thplace National Championship medals. All Challenger Divisions will receive 1st & 2nd place Championship medals.
Stockton dining includes an eclectic collection of dining experiences. Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Sushi and American Comfort food all can be found a short trip from the event site. Be sure to visit restaurants that feature Stockton’s renowned asparagus dishes - Lincoln Center, AVE on the Mile, Angelina’s , Spaghetti & Casa Flores.
Take me out to the Ballgame! We have arranged for a family outing to the Stockton Ports vs. Visalia Oaks , Friday, 23rd, game time 7:10 PT. Ballpark is 2 blocks from host hotel. Tickets are $5, available via R2 entry site and must be purchased by June 15th, while they last.
STOCKTON PORTS Banner Island Ballpark 404 West Fremont Street, Stockton, CA 95203 (209) 644-1900
[email protected] http://www.stocktonports.com Affiliation: (first year): Oakland Athletics (2005)
University Place Waterfront Hotel 110 West Fremont Street, Stockton, 95202 209-323-3057 $109 King, $109 Double. Includes Breakfast. Available while supplies last and before June 6th. La Quinta Inns Stockton 2710 West March Lane, Stockton, 95219 209-952-7800 $85 Queen beds. Includes Breakfast Available while supplies last and before May 30th
Shuttle Information Regular shuttle : Service will be available from the Hotels to the Racquetball Clubs being used for the Junior Championships. This will begin Wednesday afternoon and go through Sunday mid-day. An exact schedule of pick up and drop off hasn’t been finalized as of yet but you can expect service several times during the day.
Travel 9 airlines serve the Sacramento Airport with more than 30 non-stop destinations. If you want a scenic drive from San Francisco, SFO has almost 50 airlines to choose from. Save on United fares to National Junior Olympics by calling the United Olympic Desk at (800) 841-0460 with discount code UO31
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Huge Thank You to Visit Stockton We could not have been able to bring you all the exciting experiences without the support of this community and our partner Visit Stockton. Be sure to check them out at visitstockton.org.
Presenting Sponsor
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Official Ball Penn is the Official Ball of USA Racquetball and the ProPenn Green ball will be used in all matches.
USA Racquetball Membership This National Championship is hosted for USA Racquetball members only. All participants must be current USA Racquetball members on all competition days. Pee-Wee Membership for 8 & under is Free.
First Time Players—FREE If you haven’t played in the National Junior Olympics, now is your chance. The first 100 First Time players (those who haven’t competed in the past three years) may enter 1 division at no entry cost. Try it, you’ll like it! And bring a friend!! To take advantage of this limited special offer, First Time Free entrants must register by May 31st by calling the USA Racquetball office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mountain on business days at (719) 635-5396 x 0.
Deadlines, Refunds & Fees First Time—FREE May 31, 2017 4pm MT Regular May 31, 2017 10:50pm MT Late ($20 fee) June 9, 2017 4pm MT (after regular deadline seeding not assured) Entries must be received by USA Racquetball or made online by the deadline dates. Payment is due at the time of entry. USA Racquetball reserves the right to close entries of any division as of regular deadline. Refunds of entry (less a $10.00 service fee) are available for withdrawals on or prior to Friday, May 31, 2017. Additional fees may include $25 for returned checks and $10.00 for declined debit/credit cards.
Fees: See back cover $75 / $50 1st division $45 / $25 2nd division $45/ $25 *3rd division (*Must be Doubles)
Starting Times: Available – June 15th @ 5:00 pm CT online at usaracquetball.com.
Check-In: Opens Tuesday - June 20th @4pm PT Play Begins: Wednesday – June 21st @10am PT Play Ends: Sunday - June 25th - @4pm PT Eligibility: Players must meet the age requirement as of January 1, 2017. Only U.S. citizens and residents are eligible to participate. If you sign up for Challenger Divisions you may not sign up for Championship divisions and visa versa EXCEPT Mixed Doubles. If you have played in previous Junior Olympic double-bounce, you may not enter double-bounce divisions.
Format: Championship Singles will be Olympic Format with 4 flights in each age group, Gold, Blue, Red & White, thus ensuring that a player typically has a minimum of 3 matches per division and eventually plays against similarly skilled players during the event.
IRF Recognized Championship Divisions: (U.S. Junior Team eligible)
Boys & Girls Singles 18 & under 16 &under 14 & under 12 & under 10 & under Boys & Girls Doubles 18 & under 16 & under 14 & under 12 & under 10 & under
Format: All Doubles and Challenger divisions
Rules and Eyewear USA Racquetball Official Rules will govern competition, including the mandatory use of protective eyewear tested to impact standards. It is the player’s responsibility to ensure that their eyewear conforms with the standard in Rule 2.5 (a).
Officiating / Rules Test Match losers are expected to referee a match immediately following a loss. Both players from a losing doubles team should report to the Championship Desk to see if both may be needed to referee. All Players are required to take the online A3 Junior Referee Test prior to the event. The test is FREE! Go to: www.teamusa.org/USARacquetball, Membership profile>>courses and testing>>my courses and tests
will be determined by the number of players and teams in each division and available space. Most will likely be round robin or pool play, though there may be need for single elimination.
Championship Mixed Doubles (Not U.S. Junior Team Eligible) 18 & under 14 & under
16 & under 12 & under
Challenger Divisions: (not U.S. Junior Team eligible)
Boys & Girls Singles 18 & under 16 & under 14 & under 12 & under 10 & under 8 & under 12 & under Beginners Only double-bounce 10 & under Beginners Only double-bounce 8 & under multi-bounce 6 & under multi-bounce Boys & Girls Doubles 18 & under 14 & under 10 & under 16 & under 12 & under
Seeding Information
Looking for a Partner? Check out the lists available at the “find a partner/ roommate” link on the Registration page.
Championship Venues In-Shape Sport WestLane 1074 E Bianchi Rd, Stockton, CA 95210
www.teamusa.org/usa-racquetball/rankings/skill- In-Shape Sport - Quail Lakes division-ranking-range Download the “Seeding 2303 W. March Lane Criteria for National Events” document. Stockton, CA 9520 Input from different groups are evaluated including Staff, Junior Committee and U.S. Team Coaches. Seeds will be made available June 9th by 2pm MT. Written seeding protest must be made by June 11th 2pm MT, sent via email to the Tournament Director-
[email protected].
2017 U.S. National Junior Olympics
IRF RECOGNIZED CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISIONS U.S. JUNIOR TEAM QUALIFIERS
Enter online at USARacquetball.com Entry Deadlines First Time Free Wednesday, May 31st 4:00 PM MT Regular Wednesday, May 31st 10:50 PM MT Late * ($20 fee) Wednesday, June 7th 4:00 PM MT *Entries accepted between January 18th - January 25th will incur a $20 Late Fee.
Entry Fees include Banquet and Ballgame Ticket USA Racquetball Membership (if needed)………...$25.00 +$3.50 USA Racquetball Pee-Wee Membership (for 8 and under)..FREE First Championship division................................$75.00 Second Championship division ..........................$45.00 Third Championship division ..............................$45.00 First Challenger division...................................$50.00 Second Challenger division .............................$25.00 Third Challenger division .................................$25.00 Phone Fee (expect First Time Free entrants)-----------$10.00 *Late Fee (if received after January 18).....................$20.00 Extra Banquet Tickets……………………………$20.00 Extra Ballgame Tickets………………………..…$5.00 NOTE: BOTH players must complete and pay for their registration before a team will be placed in the draw. No refunds after May 31st. Seeding Information www.teamusa.org/usa-racquetball/rankings/skill-division-ranking-range Download the “Seeding Criteria for National Events” document. Input from different groups are evaluated including Staff, the Junior Committee and U.S. Team Coaches.
Seeds Released Seed Dispute Deadline
Friday, June 9th Sunday, June 11th
2:00 PM MT 2:00 PM MT
Written seeding protest must be made by June 13th 3pm CT, sent via email to the Tournament Director-
[email protected]. Seeding Committee’s decision is final.
Draws Released Time Conflict Deadline
Thursday, June 15th Saturday, June 17th
2:00 PM MT 2:00 PM MT
All Players are required to have passed the online A3 Junior Referee Test prior to the event. The test is FREE! Go to: www.teamusa.org/USA-Racquetball Membership profile>>courses and testing>>my courses and tests USA Racquetball 2812 W. Colorado Ave., Ste. 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Email:
[email protected] Phone (719) 635-5396 Fax: (719) 635-0685 USARacquetball.com 1/12/2017
BOYS SINGLES □ 18 & under □ 16 & under □ 14 & under □ 12 & under □ 10 & under
GIRLS SINGLES □ 18 & under □ 16 & under □ 14 & under □ 12 & under □ 10 & under
BOYS DOUBLES
GIRLS DOUBLES □ 18 & under □ 16 & under □ 14 & under □ 12 & under □ 10 & under
□ 18 & under □ 16 & under □ 14 & under □ 12 & under □ 10 & under
CHAMPIONSHIP MIXED DOUBLES - NOT U.S. TEAM ELIGIBLE □ 18 & under □ 16 & under □ 14 & under
□ 12 & under □ 10 & under
CHALLENGER DIVISIONS- NOT U.S. TEAM ELIGIBLE BOYS SINGLES □ 18 & under □ 16 & under □ 14 & under □ 12 & under □ 10 & under □ 8 & under □ 10/12– Beginner double-bounce □ 8- multi-bounce □ 6- multi-bounce
GIRLS SINGLES □ 18 & under □ 16 & under □ 14 & under □ 12 & under □ 10 & under □ 8 & under □ 10/12– Beginner double-bounce □ 8- multi-bounce □ 6- multi-bounce
BOYS DOUBLES □ 18 & under □ 14 & under □ 10 & under
GIRLS DOUBLES □ 18 & under □ 14 & under □ 10 & under
*Players may play 3rd division if it is Doubles (See Eligibility) Starting times will be posted online by 6:00 p.m. CT on Monday, June 15th
• Junior Code of Conduct
All participants and chaperones will be asked to sign an official Code of Conduct upon registering for the tournament. In brief, the Code of Conduct states: 1. A nightly “in room” curfew of 11 p.m., unless accompanied by chaperone; 2. There will be no possession or use of alcoholic beverages at the tournament sites or host hotel; 3. Any physical damage to a room or loss of non-perishable items in the room (i.e., towels, lamps, etc.) will be paid for by those participants assigned to the room in which the damage or loss occurs; 4. Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated, for example — a) Any act considered to be an offense under federal, state, local laws and USA Racquetball rules. b) Gross misconduct (i.e. inappropriate horseplay, stealing, etc.) c) Unsportsmanlike conduct. PENALTIES — Violation of the Code of Conduct may result in: 1. Full or partial restriction of movement at the tournament; 2. Written report to the Executive and Disciplinary Committees for further action; 3. Loss of opportunity to participate in future USA Racquetball programs; 4. Expulsion from tournament.
