{"id":1666,"date":"2026-05-11T14:37:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racquetballcanada.ca\/pei\/?p=1666"},"modified":"2026-05-12T18:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T18:53:43","slug":"2026-championships-set-to-begin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racquetballcanada.ca\/pei\/2026\/05\/11\/2026-championships-set-to-begin\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Championships Set to Begin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>WINNIPEG (May 11, 2026)<\/strong> \u2013 The 2026 Racquetball Canada National Championships will be held May 17 to 23 at the Burlington Hall Sporting Club in Burlington, Ontario. More than 100 players from British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Qu\u00e9bec 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, including the 2026 World Championships being held in October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThese National Championships play a key role in the selection process for both our Elite and Junior National Teams as we prepare for the 2026 World Championships and Junior World Championships. We look forward to seeing Canada\u2019s top athletes compete at their best and showcase the depth of talent and competitiveness within our high performance program.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2014 Jennifer Saunders, High Performance Director, Racquetball Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matches begin Sunday, May 18, with semi-finals on Friday, May 22, and finals on Saturday, May 23. A full schedule and draws will be available here: <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.racquetballcanada.ca\/event\/racquetball-canada-national-championships\/1017489\/\">secure.racquetballcanada.ca<\/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 2026 Awards Banquet, where national champions, Hall of Fame inductees, and award recipients will be recognized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cRacquetball Ontario is very excited to host the Canadian National Championships at Burlington Hall Sporting Club.\u00a0 We&#8217;re looking forward to watching intense competition and interacting with the Canadian racquetball community!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2014 Kyle Wiseman, President, Racquetball Ontario<\/strong><\/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><em>\u201cOn behalf of Racquetball Canada, I am proud to welcome participants and families from across the country to this year\u2019s National Championships. Racquetball is a lifelong sport that brings people of all ages together through competition, community, and fun. We are grateful to Racquetball Ontario for hosting this event and for their continued leadership and support in growing our sport across Canada.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2014 Kathy Brook, Executive Director, Racquetball Canada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At a Glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What: <\/strong>2026 Racquetball Canada National Championships<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who: <\/strong>Over 100 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 17\u201323, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Semifinals will be held May 22. Finals are set for May 23.<\/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: Burlington Hall Sporting Club, 960 Cumberland Avenue, Burlington ON<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Awards Banquet: Holiday Inn Burlington Convention Centre, 3063 South Service Road, Burlington ON<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why: <\/strong>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>Athlete Biographies: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/racquetballcanada.ca\/team\/\">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: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/raquetballcanada\">www.facebook.com\/raquetballcanada<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/racquetballcanada\">www.youtube.com\/racquetballcanada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Draws &amp; Results: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.racquetballcanada.ca\/event\/racquetball-canada-national-championships\/1017489\/\">secure.racquetballcanada.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WINNIPEG (May 11, 2026) \u2013 The 2026 Racquetball Canada National Championships will be held May 17 to 23 at the Burlington Hall Sporting Club in Burlington, Ontario. 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