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Arizona Junior Racquetball Program
Purpose
The Arizona Junior Racquetball Programs are intended to provide ongoing State wide programs, designed to introduce youngsters of all ages, up to eighteen years of age, to the sport of racquetball and to recruit beginning level players to the competitive side of the sport. The programs are also designed and structured to maintain their interest and afford opportunities for enhanced training leading to national and world class competition.
Overview
The Arizona Junior Racquetball Program is operated by a standing committee of the AZRA. The committee operates its own junior board and funding and has a representative on the AZRA Board. The State Program is consists of independently operated programs specifically tailored for the interests of the players in the program. While programs are independent, they are also mutually supporting to one another and provide a foundation for player development from the beginner to the advanced athlete. Each program will have junior sub-committees to represent the program on the Junior Board.
Types of Programs
- Junior Development League
All ages, introduction to racquetball, learning the basics while having fun, and an opportunity for friendly competition.
- High School Club League
Club teams and individuals compete against other High Schools clubs, with a great social environment, scholarships, National High School Championships.
- Arizona Junior Tour
All ages, a series of junior tournaments for all skill levels.
- Junior Team
All ages, non-restrictive roster, fundraising programs, elite training camps, represent Arizona in tournament competition.
Program Flow Chart
This Chart depicts the structure and relationships between the different programs.
Arizona Junior Program Hierarchy
Volunteers
Volunteers are always the backbone of any non-profit organization and our junior racquetball program is no exception. The rewards for seeing your junior grow and develop, first hand, into a mature person and also become a better player than you, are immeasurable. You are more than welcome to help us with any program in any capacity. You don’t need to be a racquetball player to be a great supporter of the sport and contribute to this valuable program.
Sponsors
Sponsorships are available for State wide marketing aimed at juniors for a particular program or directed at the overall program through the Arizona Junior Program. Various sponsorship opportunities will be used to improve the entire program and are available for individuals, group or special interest programs.
Schedule
Traditionally, the months and the events are scheduled as listed below:
December-January: Junior Development Leagues Registration for State Singles
March: State Singles and USRA U.S. National High School Championships
March-April: Junior Development Leagues Registration for Grand Canyon State Games
May: *National Singles
June: Grand Canyon State Games
June: Head USRA U.S. Junior Olympic Championships
June-July: Junior Development Leagues Registration for State Doubles
July: USAR Junior Team Training Camp
September: State Doubles
October: *National Doubles
November: *US Open
December: Junior Worlds
*denotes not junior specific.
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