Preview to the 2026 IRF World Racquetball Championships
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by Cheryl Kirk
IRF World Racquetball Championships
Temuco, Chile
October 16-24, 2026
Athletes representing the U.S. and 14 other countries will compete at the IRF World Racquetball Championships in Temuco, Chile. The competition will take place at the Sport Center G2, Av. Olimpia, Temuco, Araucanía, Chile.
Live streaming will be provided on the IRF YouTube Channel, the IRF Facebook page, and the Panam Sports Channel.
This is the first time an international championship will be competed in Temuco since the Pan American Racquetball Championships in
Introducing the U.S. Team Delegation!
Jake Bredenbeck (Minnesota): Men’s Singles
Sam Bredenbeck (Minnesota): Men’s Singles
DJ Mendoza (Texas): Men’s Doubles w/Adam Manilla
Adam Manilla (California): Men’s Doubles w/DJ and Mixed Doubles with Erika
Michelle Andersen (Arizona): Women’s Singles and Women’s Doubles w/Erika
Erika Manilla (Colorado): Women’s Doubles with Michelle and Mixed Doubles with Adam
Lexi York (Minnesota): Women’s Singles
Supporting our U.S. Team Athletes:
Pablo Fajre (California): Head Coach
Dr. BettyLou DeYoung (California): Physical Therapist
Tournament Info
Gearbox Sleek Black Ball
Rally scoring, best 3 of 5 games to 11, win by 2
Athletes will compete in Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Competition will take place every day, Saturday, October 17, through Saturday, October 24.
Individual round robin competition (Saturday through Monday) with results forming single elimination draws (Tuesday through Thursday) will be followed by team competition (Thursday through Saturday).
Donations in support of this exciting (and costly!) trip would be deeply appreciated!
https://donate.givedirect.org/?cid=16393
Thank you, Racquetball Family, for your best wishes and support as the delegation prepares to represent their country, their families and friends, and YOU in October!
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Learn about Temuco, Chile
USA Racquetball
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temuco
USA Racquetball
The north–south distance of Chile is approximately 2,650 miles (4,270 km) in a straight line.
This variation is due to Chile’s long, narrow shape, bounded on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the east by the Andes Mountains.
The widest section (276 miles) is in the northern part of the country, near Antofagasta, while the southern regions taper sharply to a few dozen miles across.
Temuco: 1,181 feet above sea level
Time in Chile: U.S. Eastern Time + 1 hour
