International Racquetball Federation

IRF 16th World Senior Championships 2004

Date	August 31 - September 4, 2004
City, Country	Albuquerque, New Mexico / USA
Fees	$110.00 per player, $170.00 total for Husband/Wife entry, $55.00 per non-playing spectator (includes lunches and banquet).
Entry Deadline	August 1, 2004. All registration forms and fees must be received by AUGUST 1, 2004. Late entries that are accepted will be assessed a $15 charge. All entries are final. Enter early to guarantee a space.
Divisions	Men & Women divisions: 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+, 85+
Starting times	ALL mens' divisions on Tuesday and ALL womens' divisions on Wednesday. Individual play schedules will be available at on-site registration only.
Registration	All players must check in at registration prior to playing their first scheduled match. Registration is held on Monday, August 30, 2:00 - 7:00 pm at the event headquarters (host hotel).
Request entry	or email your questions to -- Joe Gellman \| Gary Mazaroff
Special	Special events are being planned to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the World Senior Championships. More information will be published later.
IRF Contact	Luke St. Onge, IRF Secretary General
Local Contact	Joel Gellman or Gary Mazaroff

Host Hotel & Event Headquarters: Albuquerque Marriott, 2010 Louisiana Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 505-881-6800. Room Rate for WSRC - $79.00/night. For reservations contact the Albuquerque Marriott directly at 1-800-228-9290 or 1-800-334-2086, or online at www.marriott.com. WSRC room rate in effect for reservations made by August 10, 2004.

Official Airlines: THE U.S. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE TRAVEL DESK AND UNITED AIRLINES JOIN THE USRA TO OFFER THE LOWEST POSSIBLE UNITED AIRFARES TO NATIONAL EVENTS! For reservations, phone United’s U.S. Olympic Travel Desk, toll-free, at 800/841-0460 between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm EST weekdays. Then reference the special USRA conference account number 511 SM to receive an additional 10% off United’s lowest fare!

Venues:

NEW MEXICO SPORTS & WELLNESS
Midtown Sports & Wellness
4100 Prospect Avenue NE
Albuquerque NM 87110
505-888-4811
Highpoint Sports & Wellness
4300 Landau NE
Riverpoint Sports & Wellness
9190 Coors Blvd. NW
Downtown Sports & Wellness
40 First Plaza NW
Kirtland Air Force Base East Gym
Texas & G Streets

Picture: R. Anderson, USA

Good to know:

Since its first regional playing in 1985, this tournament has developed into the most prestigious premier event for senior men and women.

In 1989, the event had grown so large, and drawn such a talented field, that it was recognized by the International Racquetball Federation as a designated world championship.

The round-robin format provides quantity; the competitors provide the quality. Tournament staff and volunteers provide great hospitality; players and spectators provide the premier competition and camaraderie.

Together with sponsors and contributors, the event supports the Olympic Dream for racquetball, and has raised over $250,000 toward that effort.