Racquetball 101

Date and time: TBA
Learn how to play, what equipment is needed and how fun this sport is. FREE

Winter Racquetball League

Begins January 4, 2012
Wednesday , 6:30pm 6 weeks. 

All levels of play welcome and encouraged to join in.  Limited to first 16 players.  Sign up at the front desk.
Fee: $25 – Member 
         $45 – Non-member

Winter Classic Racquetball Tournament

January 27-29
Cash prizes to be awarded in all singles divisions of play! Watch for entry forms soon.

Challenge Courts

Want to play with different players? Challenge Court available for racquetball and handball players: Rules are posted on the court wall

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Court 1 - Racquetball
4:00 - 7:00 pm

Tuesday & Friday
Court 2 - Handball
4:00-7:00 pm

Racquetball Lessons

Interested in learning how to play Racquetball?

Group and Private Lessons Racquetball lessons are available at Yakima Athletic Club.

Private $30/hour - $18/half hour
Semi-Private - 2-4 people $15/hour

Contact Shawn Graham 509-969-3021 to arrange lessons with either Benjy or Shawn.

Kids Racquetball Night!

No experience necessary. GAMES, PRIZES and FUN!

Dates: TBA
Ages: 6+
Fee: $6 First Child
$3 Each Additional Child
$7 per Non-Member (must be guest of YAC or YAC Fitness member

 

Racquetball Directors

Shawn Graham has been a member of the Yakima Athletic Club for 3+ years. He has been playing racquetball since 2002. He grew up in the Olympia area and enjoyed playing many sports as a youngster. He is a representative for E-Force Racquetball, and is available to answer any questions about E-Force equipment. Shawn is available to teach racquetball lessons, and is excited to be a part of the YAC Team as a Racquetball Co-Director.

Kristal Graham is a lifetime member of the Yakima Athletic Club, and Racquetball Co-Director. Her mom worked at YAC shortly after Kristal was born, her parents became racquetball directors in 1981, and she has been a racquetball regular since then. Kristal swam competitively for 14 years with YAC Swimming and Pacific Lutheran University. She enjoys playing racquetball for a good workout, and especially enjoys hosting visiting racquetball players at YAC’s two annual tournaments.

Benjamin Stephens has been a member a Yakima Athletic Club for 16 years. He has been playing racquetball for 10 years, and is excited about the experience he will contribute to the racquetball program. Benjamin is available to teach racquetball lessons, and is looking forward to coordinating youth racquetball programs.

Racquetball Directors & Staff:

Shawn & Kristal Graham 469-7606
Mike & Syd Sutton 965-4570
Benjy Stephens

Contact Anne Whiteside for more information, 453-6521, Ext. 208

Court Etiquette

Call in reservations accepted, with a minimum of two players. One court may be reserved at a time. One hour maximum play time. Court reservations will be forfeited 10 minutes past the reservation time.

USRA Official Rule book

Check out the YAC Pro Shop for goggles, balls and gloves!

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