U.S. OPEN

u.s. open

U.S. OPEN Championships
[Established: 1996] Main Directory | Current Event | Recordbook

about the event ...

Purpose: To provide a marquee event for the sport of racquetball, featuring competition among the top men's [IRT] and women's [LPRA] pro tour athletes, plus a USRA Level Five championship.

The pro competition offers the largest cash award structure in the sport. A level-five amateur competition determines and recognizes the nation's finest grassroots players, in designated age divisions, plus in rated "skill levels" of "A", "B", "C" and "D". Also encourages development of racquetball as a lifetime sport.

Established: 1996
Frequency: Annual (In November)
Entrants: 200+ pros, 400-600 amateurs
Eligibility: Entrants must be USRA members. In age division competition, players must meet the proper age requirement as of the first day of the tournament. In skill divisions, players must qualify for participation by receiving certification/rating in their entered skill division, either by screening by the American Professional Racquetball Organization [AmPRO], or by validation by their state organization.
Awards: $50,000 in cash awards in professional draws. Gold, Silver, Bronze, Consolation awards in all amateur divisions.
Judging: Pro competition conducted in single elimination championship rounds. Amateur rounds played in single elimination.
Conditions: USRA rules govern, including mandatory protective eyewear requirement. Amateurs must pre-qualify by being rated in their skill division by a USPRA certified instructor.

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2001: Memphis, Tennessee
2000: Memphis, Tennessee
1999: Memphis, Tennessee
1998: Memphis, Tennessee
1997: Memphis, Tennessee
1996: Memphis, Tennessee