Board of Directors/Office of the Executive Director Update: December 2025

As we close out 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year filled with growth, competition, and community. We’re excited to share a few recent updates from USA Racquetball that highlight the momentum and milestones that shaped this past year.

World Junior Racquetball Championships – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
December 5–13, 2025

USA Racquetball is thrilled to share highlights from an exciting and action-packed World Junior Racquetball Championships held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Team USA delivered an outstanding performance on the world stage, with both the USA World Cup Team and the USA Esprit Team earning Bronze trophies overall.

A special congratulations goes out to DJ Mendoza and Naomi Ros, who captured Gold medals in the 21 & Under Mixed Doubles division, showcasing exceptional talent, teamwork, and determination.

Beyond the competition, it was a truly wonderful experience shared with the entire U.S. delegation, including five USA Racquetball Board Members: Kristin Wattz, Cheryl Kirk, Sandy Rios, Cindy Tilbury, and Charlie Pratt. The camaraderie, sportsmanship, and pride in representing the United States were on full display throughout the week.

To relive the excitement, be sure to visit USA Racquetball’s website and social media pages, where you’ll find 10 daily blogs detailing the matches, memorable moments, and incredible photos commemorating this unforgettable event. Please also see the article in this issue of Serving Up the News.

USA Racquetball Renewed in Good Standing with the USOPC

USA Racquetball is honored to announce that we have received official confirmation from the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) that our organization has been designated “Renewed in Good Standing” as a National Governing Body. This designation follows a comprehensive audit conducted during 2024–2025, and we are extremely proud of this achievement. It reflects the hard work, transparency, and dedication of our leadership, staff, and volunteers.

Transition to Ankored Complete

The transition from Player’s Health to Ankored is now complete. If you have not yet logged into your new Ankored account, please check the email associated with your R2 registration for instructions. Ankored will also send email reminders when important tasks and compliance items are due, so be sure your contact information is up to date.

Register Now: 2026 National Singles & Doubles Tournament
Tempe, Arizona – Arizona State University

Don’t forget to register for the USA Racquetball 2026 National Indoor Championships hosted at Arizona State University in beautiful Tempe, Arizona. https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=50421

This premier event will feature:

• Adult Team USA Qualifying
• Competitive and fun amateur divisions
• Hall of Fame/Annual Awards Breakfast (register separately with Jonathan Greenberg)
• Silent Auction benefiting Team USA and Junior Team USA, helping support travel and participation in multiple international competitions throughout 2026

We are already receiving fantastic donations for the auction. If you would like to contribute an item or experience, please contact Kristin Wattz at president@usaracquetball.com. Your support makes a meaningful difference for our athletes.

Holiday Wishes

As the year comes to a close, we wish everyone a happy, healthy, and joyful holiday season. Thank you for being part of the USA Racquetball community. There are so many exciting opportunities and milestones ahead, and we look forward to an incredible 2026 together!