USA Racquetball Board of Directors 2026 Election Begins March 1st

The USA Racquetball Board of Directors and Election Committee announced in January the candidate slate for the 2026 Board of Directors election to take place the calendar month of March.

Online voting through R2 Sports will be available beginning Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. MT and will conclude on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 11:50 p.m. MT.

https://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=53147

Current USA Racquetball members (18 and over) are eligible to vote. There are no charges or fees to vote in the election.

Each member may vote for a maximum of two candidates.

For the two at-large vacancies that will be filled in this election, four candidates are seeking seats on the Board:

• Sunshine Arterburn – Nevada
• Juan Carlos Canals – Utah
• Nick Morgan – Oregon
• Alexxander Purcell – Texas

Following are the statements of interest submitted by the candidates. This information will also be available on the voting site.

Thank you to the individuals on the Board of Directors election slate for their candidacy and their desire to make a difference for Racquetball!

All Photos Provided by Each Candidate in the Election Slate

I am interested in serving on the board to enhance the knowledge the board on a vast array of topics. I have knowledge and life experiences that go beyond racquetball that will help the board traverse areas that can be sensitive in nature. I want to bring racquetball back to where it once was by getting out in the public’s eye and promoting the sport to everyone, especially children and teenagers. 

• I have been in leadership positions the last 15 years of my career.
• I bring knowledge to the board no other members bring.
• I love the sport of racquetball and want to see its continued development and success.
• I have done fundraising for different organizations throughout my working life.
• I feel like I will make a difference in the racquetball community with my upbeat and unwavering positivity for the sport.

I love racquetball and want to help it grow. It’s a sport that’s given me a lot—great friendships, competition, and a way to stay active—and I’d like to give something back.

Serving on the USA Racquetball Board feels like a great way to do that.

In my day job, I work in strategic relationship management, which basically means I help people and organizations connect and work together toward shared goals. I think that experience could be useful in helping racquetball reach more players, build stronger partnerships, and create more opportunities for growth.

I live in Salt Lake City, where there’s a strong racquetball community, and I’d love to help bring that energy to the national level. I’m excited about the future of the sport and would be proud to play a part in shaping it. 

• As a strategic relationship management, I know how to connect with people, build partnerships, and help organizations grow through collaboration.
• I’ve worked closely with senior leaders and teams to drive initiatives forward, which gives me a solid understanding of how to contribute effectively in a board setting.
• Based in Salt Lake City, I’m actively involved in the local scene and passionate about helping grow the sport at the grassroots level
• I care deeply about the game and want to help it thrive. I bring both enthusiasm and a practical mindset to support programs that grow participation and visibility.
• 8 Years experience as the President of the West Jordan Youth Soccer League. Recreational Program with 1200 kids.

I want to serve on the Board of Directors for USA Racquetball because I’m passionate about racquetball, care about the community, & want to do my part to grow & maintain the sport. Racquetball has helped me maintain calm & focus in challenging times, built a community of close friends, & keeps me in shape beyond my expectations. 

I’ve been playing for almost 10 years, & have competed (& won) in local, regional & national tournaments. Throughout this time, I’ve seen the sport undergo ups & downs, & I want to do my part to help keep the sport alive. There is a whole world out there that has no clue that racquetball exists, how accessible it is for players of all ages, or that it’s a global sport. As a Board Member At-Large, I will do what I can to boost reach, engagement, & recruitment wherever possible. My background in marketing, technology, & design is a great mix of skills that we can utilize to accomplish these goals & more. I’m a highly collaborative person, & enjoy working towards greater goals, so I think I would really enjoy helping USA Racquetball’s mission to grow the sport, from recreational play to international competition.

My 25 years of experience in:

• Graphic design & multimedia will help expedite or assist in any visual communications needed, including websites, broadcast graphics (Chiron), audio & video production, voiceover, advertisements, print, and web.
• User Experience design will uncover insights that unlock funding opportunities, modernize operations, & grow the sport in new ways.
• Marketing will help create compelling campaigns, find or maintain ways of reaching players, & optimize those efforts for maximum outcomes.
• Technology will help with web design, organizational documentation and administration, & new ways of broadcasting the sport to our global audience.

I am writing to express my interest in serving on the USA Racquetball Board of Directors.

Racquetball has been a central part of my life for many years—not only as a player, but as someone committed to building programs, strengthening communities, and ensuring the sport’s future. My passion lies in expanding opportunities for players of all ages and supporting the next generation of athletes.

My background in racquetball and business gives me a strong perspective on how to balance tradition with innovation. My goal is to help USA Racquetball strengthen local programs, raise national visibility, and create sustainable growth for the sport.

Key skills and experience I bring include:

• 10+ years as a tournament director and league facilitator.
• Raised significant funds for nonprofits, schools, and racquetball programs.
• Nearly 20 years of business leadership in sales and marketing.
• AMPRO Certified “Clinician” level instructor.
• Organizer of junior programs in Idaho, with expansion planned in Texas.