{"id":2500,"date":"2026-02-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racquetballcanada.ca\/ns\/?p=2500"},"modified":"2026-02-03T00:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T05:18:01","slug":"racquetball-action-heats-up-in-ontario-february-6-to-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racquetballcanada.ca\/ns\/racquetball-action-heats-up-in-ontario-february-6-to-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Racquetball Action Heats up in Ontario : February 6 to 8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>WINNIPEG (February 2, 2026)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Racquetball returns to Burlington, Ontario, this weekend as the National Team Selection Event and Easterns take center stage at Burlington Hall Sporting Centre from February 6\u20138, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TheNational Team Selection Eventbrings together Canada\u2019s top Open Division players, competing for spots on national and international teams for the 2025\u20132026 season. Running alongside it, Easternsoffers competition for all ages and skill levels, giving players from across the country a chance to showcase their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Results from the Open Divisions will determine Canada\u2019s representatives at the 2026 Pan American Championships&nbsp;and influence selection for the 2026 World Championships. Top Canadian athletes in attendance include Samuel Murray&nbsp;(St-Basile-le-Grand, QC) and Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Lambert&nbsp;(Montr\u00e9al, QC), currently Canada\u2019s number one ranked male and female players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Racquetball Ontario, the tournament host, is partnering with Racquetball Canada to provide live coverageof Open Division matches on Facebook and YouTube, with updates, commentary, and results shared across Racquetball Canada\u2019s social channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Racquetball Canada is thrilled to return to Burlington Hall Sporting Centre&nbsp;(formerly Cedar Springs), a venue with a storied history of hosting national racquetball events, including the 2014 International Racquetball Federation World Championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Racquetball Canada thanks Racquetball Ontario&nbsp;for hosting and the Government of Canada&nbsp;for their support in making this event possible. Fans are welcome to attend free of charge&nbsp;or follow the action online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Draws and results:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.racquetballcanada.ca\/event\/racquetball-canada-easterns-winter-national-team-selection-event\/1017382\/\">https:\/\/secure.racquetballcanada.ca\/event\/racquetball-canada-easterns-winter-national-team-selection-event\/1017382\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Event Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What:&nbsp;<\/strong>Winter National Team Selection Event &amp; Easterns<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24\u00a0Open Division competitors from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Qu\u00e9bec, including Canada\u2019s top-ranked athletes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>45 players of all ages and abilities competing in other divisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spectators welcome free of charge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>February 6\u20138, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play starts at 10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, February 6, with Open Division finals on Sunday, February 7. Other division finals will take place later Saturday and on Sunday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:&nbsp;<\/strong>Burlington Hall Sporting Club, 960 Cumberland Avenue, Burlington, Ontario<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong>&nbsp;To select Canada\u2019s elite and development national teams, identify athletes for international competition, and provide a safe, enjoyable environment for recreational and developing players<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow Racquetball Canada on social media for live coverage, updates, and results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Racquetball Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Racquetball Canada is the national governing body for the sport of racquetball in the country. Committed to promoting and developing racquetball from grassroots to elite levels, Racquetball Canada aims to foster participation, organize national and international competitions, and advance the sports growth across the country. Join our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Media Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jan Hanson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communications, Diversity &amp; Safe Sport Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Racquetball Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:communications@racquetballcanada.ca\">communications@racquetballcanada.ca<\/a> I 306.502.4422<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WINNIPEG (February 2, 2026)&nbsp;\u2013 Racquetball returns to Burlington, Ontario, this weekend as the National Team Selection Event and Easterns take center stage at Burlington Hall Sporting Centre from February 6\u20138, 2026. TheNational Team Selection Eventbrings together Canada\u2019s top Open Division players, competing for spots on national and international teams for the 2025\u20132026 season. 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