{"id":1557,"date":"2025-05-16T19:43:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T19:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racquetballcanada.ca\/pei\/2025\/05\/16\/racquetball-community-gathers-for-2025-national-championships-in-burlington\/"},"modified":"2025-05-18T19:52:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-18T19:52:41","slug":"racquetball-community-gathers-for-2025-national-championships-in-burlington","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racquetballcanada.ca\/pei\/2025\/05\/16\/racquetball-community-gathers-for-2025-national-championships-in-burlington\/","title":{"rendered":"Racquetball Community Gathers for 2025 National Championships in Burlington"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>WINNIPEG (May 13, 2025)<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 The 2025 Racquetball Canada National Championships will be held May 18 to 24 at&nbsp;<em>Cedar Springs Health, Racquet and Sports Club&nbsp;<\/em>in Burlington, Ontario. More than 120 athletes from six provinces will compete in singles and doubles events across all age and skill categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada\u2019s top-ranked athletes will compete alongside junior, adult, and master-level players. Results in the elite divisions will contribute to national team selection and representation in upcoming international events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRacquetball Canada is excited to bring the National Championships to Burlington in partnership with Racquetball Ontario,\u201d said Kathy Brook, Executive Director of Racquetball Canada. \u201cCedar Springs is an excellent venue, and we look forward to welcoming athletes from across the country. This event celebrates our top talent, unites the racquetball community, and helps inspire the next generation of players.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matches begin Sunday, May 18, with semi-finals on Friday, May 23, and finals on Saturday, May 24. A full schedule and draws will be available here:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fobybmuab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001TQxtCLHELVaM8Gq4of9Da80TtrLs7FFySY4P38drJCU_4s_kWmG7bDrUFI-MqmfJJAfYKZQRnvsakDN_u6Neh5lFYfQWl3NXADyvwjgx7uL0SfygiHkFUdQpuqTn1VkcH5qtnzFzUfXtU0f3Qw5hPYI6u9KT-yJ3SRaKjfBipNjinPz33igDim9s2r9meL4wcCzhq6AQxDQPUIL8EGplWBKhOsgmYmMg&amp;c=WWHtIcaAa2_FsQCYioFMaolLpbIFV3k_Xg9ZkBnq7XHAB9PfWDy8BQ==&amp;ch=-vZ0H1LmUODHuFSw56AovjnEAeJXEtLrGizzmnX86TrvCK3admFX_w==\">https:\/\/secure.racquetballcanada.ca\/entry-list\/matches\/1014510\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Racquetball Ontario, the event host, has planned a week that blends world-class competition with opportunities for connection and celebration. Off-court highlights include the 2025 Awards Banquet, where national champions, Hall of Fame inductees, and award recipients will be recognized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event is open to the public and free to attend. Media are welcome, with opportunities for interviews, photography, and video footage. Select matches will be live streamed on Racquetball Canada\u2019s Facebook Page and YouTube channel, allowing fans across the country to follow the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interview requests should be arranged in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At a Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What:<\/strong>&nbsp;2025 Racquetball Canada National Championships<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who:<\/strong>&nbsp;Over 120 athletes from 6 provinces, including Canada\u2019s elite players<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May 18\u201324, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Semifinals will be held May 23. Finals are set for May 24.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Play usually runs from 9am to approximately 7pm daily. Check draws for specific times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Games typically do not start ahead of time, but may run late.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tournament: Cedar Springs Health, Racquet and Sports Club, 960 Cumberland Avenue, Burlington<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards Banquet: The Port House Social Bar &amp; Grill, 2020 Lakeshore Road, Burlington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why:<\/strong>&nbsp;To crown national champions and determine national team selections for international events and to provide a national competitive experience for players of all ages and abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Elite Athlete Biographies:&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fobybmuab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001TQxtCLHELVaM8Gq4of9Da80TtrLs7FFySY4P38drJCU_4s_kWmG7bHdlUm4lY8yjLfNe8X93v_kdo_5_n1Px0ms8BxEJy9x0hn6tflmQ-1BZHOars_xKGI3x0Yhw9GPRMZidbcZodsZwAWUyUsKhHNjy7_mVH6ZnWIBdksp2dhY=&amp;c=WWHtIcaAa2_FsQCYioFMaolLpbIFV3k_Xg9ZkBnq7XHAB9PfWDy8BQ==&amp;ch=-vZ0H1LmUODHuFSw56AovjnEAeJXEtLrGizzmnX86TrvCK3admFX_w==\">https:\/\/racquetballcanada.ca\/team\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Livestream:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Facebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fobybmuab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001TQxtCLHELVaM8Gq4of9Da80TtrLs7FFySY4P38drJCU_4s_kWmG7bKtnaKqfeNWPLSCJS1S8SszzNyF35AcQyvy9Oh2xx_jsUY86icUHRiHYxgCKvYPDG7VTUWfQ9kAuqxXtBQyoFiveG-YYHOZ0amauAkAKgvJpym2fo6IOU9anyf9Ava1xzA==&amp;c=WWHtIcaAa2_FsQCYioFMaolLpbIFV3k_Xg9ZkBnq7XHAB9PfWDy8BQ==&amp;ch=-vZ0H1LmUODHuFSw56AovjnEAeJXEtLrGizzmnX86TrvCK3admFX_w==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.facebook.com\/RacquetballCanada<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fobybmuab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001TQxtCLHELVaM8Gq4of9Da80TtrLs7FFySY4P38drJCU_4s_kWmG7bGZ_TYqj2T_0g1XrgGdoezf1RnA_XpFWK5lb5H0qatVSFQcbVKyuwwA1Yh1OQiUh3FS0Q-yWM4e9B0Ni3-zL0q87R11T2DdDcbrFpD5yNw3YxWVRExcDBBh26DQGOjL0gQ==&amp;c=WWHtIcaAa2_FsQCYioFMaolLpbIFV3k_Xg9ZkBnq7XHAB9PfWDy8BQ==&amp;ch=-vZ0H1LmUODHuFSw56AovjnEAeJXEtLrGizzmnX86TrvCK3admFX_w==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.youtube.com\/racquetballcana<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/fobybmuab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001TQxtCLHELVaM8Gq4of9Da80TtrLs7FFySY4P38drJCU_4s_kWmG7bGZ_TYqj2T_0g1XrgGdoezf1RnA_XpFWK5lb5H0qatVSFQcbVKyuwwA1Yh1OQiUh3FS0Q-yWM4e9B0Ni3-zL0q87R11T2DdDcbrFpD5yNw3Y_J7JlGAxUCrouOQEyuvCUg==&amp;c=WWHtIcaAa2_FsQCYioFMaolLpbIFV3k_Xg9ZkBnq7XHAB9PfWDy8BQ==&amp;ch=-vZ0H1LmUODHuFSw56AovjnEAeJXEtLrGizzmnX86TrvCK3admFX_w==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">da<\/a>\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Draws &amp; Results:&nbsp;<\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/fobybmuab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001TQxtCLHELVaM8Gq4of9Da80TtrLs7FFySY4P38drJCU_4s_kWmG7bDrUFI-MqmfJJAfYKZQRnvsakDN_u6Neh5lFYfQWl3NXADyvwjgx7uL0SfygiHkFUdQpuqTn1VkcH5qtnzFzUfXtU0f3Qw5hPYI6u9KT-yJ3SRaKjfBipNjinPz33igDim9s2r9meL4wcCzhq6AQxDQaDoQ1GE_5RbP8QInFMmvY&amp;c=WWHtIcaAa2_FsQCYioFMaolLpbIFV3k_Xg9ZkBnq7XHAB9PfWDy8BQ==&amp;ch=-vZ0H1LmUODHuFSw56AovjnEAeJXEtLrGizzmnX86TrvCK3admFX_w==\">https:\/\/secure.racquetballcanada.ca\/entry-list\/matches\/1014510\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WINNIPEG (May 13, 2025)&nbsp;\u2013 The 2025 Racquetball Canada National Championships will be held May 18 to 24 at&nbsp;Cedar Springs Health, Racquet and Sports Club&nbsp;in Burlington, Ontario. 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