RACQUETBALL: January/February 2003

Cheryl Gudinas hit a career highnote with her 2002 U.S. OPEN win — it had been the only major title to elude her. Photo: Vicki Hughes.
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features
	Cheryl Gudinas Lives her Dream ... by Dick Barton With a #1 ranking and a career first U.S. Open win notched on her belt this year, Cheryl Gudinas is on top of her game and plans on staying there. She rose to these heights of professional racquetball with fierce determination, a solid belief in the rewards of hard work, and an enviable support system. And … a few great role models along the way ... [ Interview \| Profile \| LPRA ]
	Choice Hotels U.S. OPEN ... by Ryan John Sudsy Monchik made a remarkable full-circle recovery to earn his fourth U.S. OPEN title in 2002 [see late-breaking news] ... while Cheryl Gudinas broke her event jinx to take her first crown at the pro tour's marquee event. See the ESPN broadcast on Friday, February 14, at ... 2:00 pm EST ... 1:00 pm CST ... 12:00 noon MST ... 11:00 am PST. [ Article excerpts \| Daily Reports \| Results \| Video: final or early rounds ]
	Campaign Update ... by Randy Stafford With this issue's update on the "Players helping Players" campaign, the mid-range giving level offers a half-price "sale" for a lifetime membership. The benefit is perfect for those who expect to compete at racquetball well into their twilight years! Hurry ... this offer ends in May, 2003. [ Update & Donor List \| Lifetime members \| Donate Online ]

tour news
	International Racquetball Tour Summaries from Chicago & Riverside — by Nick Irvine IRT Rankings & Scorecard IRT Schedule Ladies Pro Racquetball Association Colorado Springs Live — by Ryan John LPRA Rankings & Scorecard LPRA Schedule

departments
	From the Editor Reader Forum: Board Election Preview Reader Forum: Retrospective RB:People RB:Global TOP-25 Open, Skill and Age Rankings -- with NEW Age + Skill Updates! USRA Sanctioned Events Calendar Corporate Sponsors & Advertisers USRA Olympic Ring Merchandise [ View Ad \| Purchase ]

	This preview edition contains added "online exclusive" content & photos that may not appear in the print version. [ more ]

instruction
	Sudsy's Magic Show [back issues] The Backhand Drive Serve — by Sudsy Monchik Wilson Game Plan: Pack some Punch in your Shots — by Chris Evon & Cliff Swain Ektelon Performance: Backhand Mechanics — by Kersten Hallander Smarter Head: Need a Coach? — by Fran Davis Training Tendonitis vs. Muscle Soreness — by Tim Scheet AmPRO Clinic Schedule

entries & info

In this issue ... [ event details ]
National High Schools
Regional Qualifiers

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