2002 IRF 14th World Senior Championships
 Albuquerque, New Mexico: August 28-31

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Media Guide
Event History
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MEDIA ADVISORY! ... Contact the U.S. Racquetball Association Media/Public Relations Department for more details. Pre-event, call: 719-635-5396, ext. 126 -- After opening rounds, call: 505-266-8960 (media only). 
event notes Friday, August 30: Most divisions have played out into a final two rounds, with eight  divisions being re-seeded into single elimination for Saturday. In those divisions, players reached the top of their "flights" after preliminary round play, and qualified for straight-draw berths. Below is a "leader board" for those Saturday rounds, and we've arranged to try and upload final results by Sunday ... look under "Finals & Finishers" for that information when it becomes available.
leader board: saturday
Only one women's division will be played out in a single-elimination round for medals on Saturday, and seven men's divisions have been re-scheduled into a quarterfinal round. Remaining finishes will be determined by the overall, final tally of points earned in round-robin play. 
Women Round Robin Leaders & Early Medal Round Results
35+ (semifinal draw) Solanna Taragan (Calif.) def. Celeste Barcelo (Calif.) 11-4, 11-0
Lorraine Galloway (N.Y.) def. Diane Bohling (Texas) 11-9, 11-7
40+ (RR leaders) Debra Tisinger (Calif.), Cheryl Johnson (N.M.), Sheri Anderson (Ariz.
45+ (RR leaders) Mary Keenan (Colo.), Joanne Pomodoro (Mass.), Karen Key (Ariz.)
50/55+ (RR leaders) Elaine Dexter (Calif.), Nancy Kronenfeld (Ill.), Mary Ann Webb (Pa.)
60+ (RR leaders) Sharon Hastings-Welty (Ore.), Mildred Gwinn (N.C.), Marquita Molina (Calif.)
70+ (playoff) Lola Markus (Ill.) def. Louise Kiss (N.M.)
75+ (unchallenged) Mary Lou Kackert (N.M.)
80+ (unchallenged) Mary Low Acuff (N.C.)
Men Round Robin Leaders & Early Medal Round Results
35+ quarterfinal  #1 Eugene Coyle (Ill.) def. Ken Goldstein (N.M.) 11-5, 11-4
Gabe Astalos (Calif.) def. #4 Keith Fisher (Calif.) 10-11, 11-6, 11-2
Kevin Watson (Calif.) def. #3 Rick Ferrin (Calif.) 2-11, 11-5, 11-2
#2 Doug Ganim (Ohio) def. Kelly North (Ky.) 11-2, 11-8
35+ semifinal #1 Eugene Coyle (Ill.) def. Gabe Astalos (Calif.) 11-7, 6-11, 11-6
#2 Doug Ganim (Ohio) def. Kevin Watson (Calif.) 11-4, 11-4
40+ quarterfinal #1 Tony Feldstein (Colo.) def. Bill Spaulding (Pa.) 11-7, 11-0
#4 Mike McPhee (Canada) def. Dave Eagle (Ohio) 11-7, 11-6
#3 Dave Watson (Okla.) def. Gustavo Farrell (Uruguay) 9-11, 11-9, 11-3
#2 Tom Neill (N.M.) def. Ken Stone (Calif.) 11-0, 9-11, 11-3
40+ semifinal #1 Tony Feldstein (Colo.) def. #4 Mike McPhee (Canada) 11-8, 11-9 
#3 Dave Watson (Okla.) def. #2 Tom Neill (N.M.) 11-6, 11-4
45+ quarterfinal Carlos Ascunce (Cuba) def. #1 Steve Wattz (Calif.) 5-11, 11-1, 11-3
#4 Mitch Smith (Pa.) def. Randy Godwin (Ark.) 4-11, 11-7, 11-6
#3 Mark Baron (Va.) def. Joe Wittenbrink (N.M.) 4-11, 11-1, 11-10
#2 Len Knudsen (Fla.) def. Greg Benson (Calif.) 11-7, 11-2
45+ semifinal Carlos Ascunce (Cuba) def. #4 Mitch Smith (Pa.) 11-5, 4-11, 11-0
#2 Len Knudsen (Fla.) def. #3 Mark Baron (Va.) 1-11, 11-3, 11-8 
50+ quarterfinal #1 Darryl Warren (Calif.) def. Jeff Riehl (N.Y.) 11-7, 11-8
Frank Taddonio (Ariz.) def. #4 Denny Vincent (Ohio) 11-10, 11-1
#3 Pat McCormack (Calif.) def. Pete Chmielewski (Calif.) 11-4, 11-3
Gary Mazaroff (N.M.) def. #2 John Vohland (Colo.) 11-9, 8-11, 11-9
50+ semifinal #1 Darryl Warren (Calif.) def. Frank Taddonio (Ariz.) 10-11, 11-3, 11-5
Gary Mazaroff (N.M.) def. #3 Pat McCormack (Calif.) 11-10, 11-5
55+ quarterfinal #1 David Warner (Minn.) def. Ken Paquin (N.M.) 11-0, 11-3
#4 Jerry Albright (Mo.) def. George Baland (Calif.) 7-11, 11-3, 11-3
#3 Joe Quirke (Ireland) def. Fred Roe (Calif.) 7-11, 11-4, 11-9
Ron Marr (Ky.) def. #2 Brandt Bower (Wis.) 9-11, 11-9, 11-4
55+ semifinal #1 David Warner (Minn.) def. #4 Jerry Albright (Mo.) 11-2, 11-2 
#3 Joe Quirke (Ireland) def. Ron Marr (Ky.) 11-9, 11-8
60+ quarterfinal #1 Fred Letter def. Jim Trammell (Mo.) 11-6, 9-11, 11-9
#4 Glenn Allen (Va.) def. Ron Hutcherson (Ind.) 11-5, 11-9
 Ed Sword (Ky.) def. #3 Lee Rients (Minn.) 11-3, 11-8
#2 Ron Burdo (Va.) def. Chris Segura (Utah) 11-0, 11-5
60+ semifinal #1 Fred Letter def. #4 Glenn Allen (Va.) 11-8, 7-11, 11-10
#2 Ron Burdo (Va.) def. Ed Sword (Ky.) 11-3, 11-7
65+ quarterfinal

#1 Lee Graff (Ore.) def. Francis Florey (Wis.) 11-1, 11-0
#4 David Jordon (N.J.) def. Grant Morrill (Pa.) 2-11, 11-1, 11-9
#3 Jerry Northwood (Ariz.) def. Toby DiCesare (Nev.) 11-8, 11-7
#2 Jerry Holly (Calif.) def. Obed Oas (Neb.) 11-1, 11-5
65+ semifinal

#1 Lee Graff (Ore.) def. #4 David Jordon (N.J.) 10-11, 11-0, 11-3
#2 Jerry Holly (Calif.) def. #3 Jerry Northwood (Ariz.) 11-8, 11-8
70+ (RR leaders) Don Alt (Ohio), Roy Rudichuk (Okla.), Sean Reid (Nev.)
75+ (RR leaders) Joe Lambert (Texas), Duane Russell (Mich.), Dick Kincade (Colo.)
80+ (RR leaders) Bob McAdam (Texas), Sam Harry (Pa.), Earl Acuff (N.C.)
85+ (playoff) Bill Sherman (Texas) vs. George Spear (Fla.)
Thursday, August 29: Top-level officials from one end of the spectrum to another are on hand to press-the-flesh and compete in a couple of rounds with peers, including IRF Secretary General Luke St. Onge (60+), and pro tour Commissioners Dave Negrete (IRT/40+) and Ed Willis (LPRA/40+). Also on hand is U.S. OPEN director, Doug Ganim, in the 35+ division.

The round-robin format of the event does not allow preliminary round reporting of results, but final standings will be publicized here just as soon as they are finalized and made available by tournament organizers. 

Wednesday, August 28: In one of the largest draws for a World Seniors event, approximately 265 players began round robin play in the eleven recognized age divisions (35+ through 85+) that comprise "senior" level competition. The USA leads in the team rosters, followed by a large contingent of 35 players from Mexico. Also represented are Canada, Cuba, Ireland, Nigeria, and Uruguay. For the first time in the event's history, souvenir polo shirts have been emblazoned with the country names of each player's homeland to give the event a truly international flavor.

leader board: opening rounds
Where "flights" are indicated, players will advance out of their designated round-robin playoffs to be placed into a single elimination draw for continued medal round competition on Saturday. For example, in Men's 35+ two (2) 10-person round robins are played in preliminary rounds, after which the top four from each group "advance" into a single-elimination, quarterfinal playoff. For remaining divisions with only one "flight" scheduled, final positions will be determined on the basis of the final point tally from the preliminary round-robin only. Defending 2001 champions are bolded.
Women's Division Top Seeds
35+ (8) Lorraine Galloway, Diane Bohling
40+ (12) Debra Tisinger, Cheryl Johnson
45+ (11) Mary Keenan, Joanne Pomodoro
50/55+ (9) Elaine Dexter, Nancy Kronenfeld
60+ (6) Sharon Hastings-Welty, Mildred Gwinn
65/75/80+ (4) Lola Markus, Louise Kiss
Men's Divisions Top Seeds
35+ (2 flights/10)  Doug Ganim, Eugene Coyle 
40+ (3 flights/10,10,9) Dave Eagle, Dave Watson (35+), Tom Neill
45+ (4 flights/3-10s,9) Mark Baron, Mitch Smith, Greg Benson, Len Knudsen
50+ (3 flights/10) Darryl Warren, Frank Taddonio, Denny Vincent
55+ (3 flights/8) David Warner, Joe Quirke, Brandt Bower
60+ (2 flights/10) Glenn Allen (55+), Leland Reints
65+ (2 flights/8) Jerry Holly, Lee Graff, 
70+ (10) Don Alt, Roy Ridichuk
75+ (6) Joe Lambert (70+), Bob Miller
Men's 80/85+ (11) Bob McAdam, Earl Acuff

player information
entry deadline: THURSDAY -- August 1, 2002. All registration forms and fees must be postmarked by AUGUST 1, 2002. Late entries that are accepted will be assessed a $15 charge. All entries are final. Enter early to guarantee a space.
fees: $110.00 per player, $170.00 total for Husband/Wife entry, $45.00 per non-playing spectator (includes lunches and banquet). 
starting times: All play begins on Wednesday, August 28 @ 7:00 am. Individual play schedules will be available at on-site registration only.
request entry: or email your questions to --
Joe Gellman | Gary Mazaroff
download: a complete entry form (with event & site details)
members only: see "How to Enter" USRA events for important stipulations
travel & lodging ...  Host Hotel: Hyatt Regency Albuquerque. 330 Tijeras, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Room Rate for WSRC - $75.00 per room. Includes continental breakfast. For reservations contact the HYATT REGENCY ALBUQUERQUE directly at 1-505-842- 1234, or the Hyatt national reservations line at 1-800-233-1234. WSRC room rate in effect for reservations made by August 12, 2002.

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venues
  • NEW MEXICO SPORTS & WELLNESS
  • Midtown Sports & Wellness
    4100 Prospect Avenue NE
    Albuquerque NM 87110
    505-888-4811
  • Highpoint Sports & Wellness
    4300 Landau NE
    Albuquerque NM 87111
  • Riverpoint Sports & Wellness
    9190 Coors Blvd. NW
    Albuquerque NM 87120
  • Downtown Sports & Wellness
    40 First Plaza NW
    Albuquerque NM 87102
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