Extractions: Time and time again, athletes, performers, trainers, coaches, owners, and architects who design these facilities cite maple as the preferred sports surface. Of all the US sports floors ( 17 million square feet-installed each year) maple is the sports floor of choice. Athletic performance is enhanced by its hard-but-resilient character. Subfloor systems enhance maple's natural shock absorption and area elasticity. In addition to the surface providing dependable uniform grip and traction to athletic footwear. safety is vastly enhanced by these same characteristics as seen by a study showing athletes were 70% more likely to sustain a floor-related injury on a synthetic floor than on a maple floor. (See Incidence of Sports Injuries- further down this page) As the trade association setting the standard (MFMA) has set painstakingly set forth and followed grading rules and quality standards in the production of each strip of flooring. It assures the wood has been kiln dried to 6% - 9% moisture content which makes it dimensionally stable before manufacturing begins. This ensures the finished product will be milled to consistent exact tolerances as mandated by this organization (MFMA). Grading Guide: The highest grade - an extremely durable and desirable floor for many installation applications; including but not limited to gymnasiums, basketball, handball, and racquet ball courts among other common uses such as public areas, dance floors, home and many other applications where fine appearance and long wear are desired. The face is practically defect free. Strip lengths 9" to 8 ft.; not more than 55% of total footage will be in bundles under 4 ft.; not more than 25% will be in 2 ft. bundles.
Extractions: Home Shrine Shriners Hospitals Hospital Directory ... Next Chris Coy, racquetball champion, gets some help with a new prosthesis from his dad, Mike. "This award was not just for racquetball, but for all sports and junior athletes of all ages," Chris said. From New York City during a one-hour telecast on CBS, the award was presented to him by tennis star Serena Williams and muscial group *NSync's Justin Timberlake and Chris Kirkpatrick. Soon after Chris' birth, his parents thought he might never be able to do even the simple things that kids do. At 6 weeks of age, Chris was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his stomach, which required three years of chemotherapy. At age 3, he developed a vascular infection that spread down his leg. By age 4, he became a patient of Shriners Hospital for Children in Shreveport, La. , where his left foot and ankle were amputated and he received his first prosthetic leg. Chris Coy in physical therapy, then and now "In the beginning, there was a lot of adjustment," said Chris' mom, Susan Coy. "He didn't want to wear his prosthetic leg to preschool. We covered it up so that the other kids wouldn't see it. That seemed to help him, and as he got more comfortable, he began wearing shorts."
R-ball - Promoting The Sport Of Racquetball _ 1 Even if racquetball does become an olympic sport, there still needs to be programs that would be in place if racquetball becomes an olympic sport. http://www.surfermall.com/rball/promote_1.htm
Ip880707.html - Racquetball racquetball Is it bombing or booming in 1988? olympic recognition could have apositive impact on the sport s credibility and growth. By Judy Julison http://www.lib.niu.edu/ipo/ip880707.html
Extractions: bombing or booming in 1988? Olympic recognition could have a positive impact on the sport's credibility and growth. By Judy Julison Recreation professionals, like private business owners, face the potentially satisfying or potentially disappointing effects of their attempt to predict trends before they happen or respond to needs as they exist. In the 1970s, the game of racquetball was expanding by leaps and bounds, and there was every reason to believe that the sport would continue to grow at a rapid rate. Following the formation of the United States Racquetball Association and the first professional tour in 1973, a new and explosive interest had been generated among the non-professional player. Positive response Park and recreation agencies, along with private business executives, quickly responded to the sudden racquetball boom by constructing facilities, and developing league and lesson programs to accommodate the demands of the newborn racquetball community. By the late 1970s, new courts were popping up not only in Illinois, but also throughout the country, and hungry parades of racquet-ball hackers competed for court time at the local club. Unfortunately, the contagious enthusiasm which characterized the late 1970s did not continue.
Fran Davis Racquetball Camps Fran Davis has 20 years of experience with racquetball strategies and technique Champion racquetball Coach, and the coach for olympic racquetball teams. http://www.frandavisracquetball.com/bio.php4
Extractions: For the past 25 years, Fran Davis has been intimately involved in racquetball. Her passion for the sport is surpassed only by her energy and knowledge of the game. As a competitor, she has been a National Champion, U.S. National Coach and U.S. Olympic Coach. Her 1990, 92, 94, 96, and 2002 teams won World Championships. She is also regarded as one of the finest instructors available anywhere in the game today. Fran's Impact Fran has been a great player and a tremendous coach, but this is only one dimension of her qualifications and of what she can offer. "In the 25+ years I have been involved with racquetball, I have worked in almost every aspect of club operation, merchandising and promotion. I have visited and conducted clinics all across the U.S., Canada, Central and South America. Over time I have studied hours and hours of video tapes and figured out what works and what doesn't." For Fran, the important part of this experience is sharing it with as many people as possible. Fran has incredible energy, team spirit and an enthusiasm for the game which passes on to everyone she comes in contact with.
Beacon Journal 08/07/2005 Falls Teen Making A Racket At this time, racquetball is not an olympic sport. The Lavely family is hopefulit will be added to the 2012 Games in London. http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/living/people/family/12309078.htm
HARA The sport quickly caught on, but it wasnt until 1968 that racquetball began torealize its racquetball is now featured in the US olympic Festival, http://www.hawaiiracquetball.org/RBHistory.htm
Extractions: HARA Home Program Events About HARA ... OfficialRule News Letters Members RB Pictures RB Videos Contact Us Sponsor Packages Hawaii Clubs Meet Hawaii Players THE HISTORY OF RACQUETBALL Racquetball a mere youngster compared to tennis, squash and other racquet sports has encountered a myriad of changes in its short 55-year history. Simple wooden racquets have given way to state-of-the-art frames, intense athlete now share court time with teens and senior adults, and the game, which was born in the USA, is now played in 87 countries worldwide. Racquetball, which celebrated its Golden Anniversary in 1999, is experiencing a renewed surge in popularity and favor with over 9.3 million active participants. More and more people . . . including Baby Boomers, the 35-44 year old group responsible for making racquetball hot in the 70's and 80's . . . are coming back for fitness and fun. In the Beginning Racquetball can trace its beginnings as early as the 1920's here in America, although the origin of racquetball currently played today has been credited to Joe Sobek, a tennis pro from Greenwich, Connecticut. Seeking an indoor alternative to tennis, Sobek in 1949 combined the rules of squash and handball to create a new game dubbed paddle racquets. He drew up plans using a platform tennis racquet as a pattern, and had an initial order of 25 prototypes made. The sport quickly caught on, but it wasnt until 1968 that racquetball began to realize its potential. Contributing to its rapid rise in popularity was the birth of the International Racquetball Association (IRA), a precursor to the American Amateur Racquetball Association (AARA). Suddenly, racquetball had an organized tournament structure and a uniform set of rules. Another factor was that new equipment specifically designed for the sport became commercially available.
Extractions: Racquetball Ontario, with the assistance of Racquetball Canada, successfully conducted an important and vital Planning and Development meeting this past weekend in Kitchener. The weekend symposium will serve as a roadmap for Racquetball Ontario to become a stronger and committed working body with the continuing goal of developing and promoting this wonderful game. The individuals who volunteered their weekend should be commended for providing a new vision and direction for the future of racquetball in this province. These new individuals/volunteers have stepped forward and are up for the challenge. Some other individuals, who were unable to attend due to prior commitments, also provided key ideas and suggestions. Those individuals have also accepted the challenge and responsibility to help Racquetball Ontario in its new mandate. Discussion topics included: establishing a school based program, revenue generation, communications, regional based development and most importantly, committing to a working and accountable Racquetball Ontario. The new volunteers who attended and have come from all sorts of backgrounds and professions.
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Parks And Recreation Children's Camps This extensive camp will cover every aspect of racquetball including stroke, Fencing is the ancient art of swordsmanship and is an olympic sport. http://www.ci.round-rock.tx.us/parks-rec/camps.htm
Extractions: Summer Camps SUMMER CAMPS 2005 They're HOT! They're FUN! They're UNFORGETTABLE! The Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department has so many different summer camps for your child to participate in throughout the summer of 2005. There are sports camps, day camps, adaptive camps, gymnastics camps and much more. Registration
International Institute For Sport And Olympic History Subjects in BOLD are on the program of the Modern olympic Games and are theprimary areas of Psychology of Sport; racquetball; Rackets (see racquetball) http://www.harveyabramsbooks.com/501c3subjects.html
Extractions: Additional subjects may be added at any time by the Board of Directors or suggested by Benefactors. Subjects in BOLD are on the program of the Modern Olympic Games and are the primary areas of interest in seeking endowments. Some subjects have links to a more detailed page on that subject to give you more information. Adapted physical education Air Sports Alpine skiing (see skiing) Ancient / Antiquities (Greece, Rome, etc) Aquatics (see Water sports) Archery Architecture (sports stadiums and facilities) Arts (see Sport in Art: coins, medals, posters) Association football (see soccer) Athletic injuries (see sports medicine) Backgammon Baseball Badminton Basketball Biathlon Bibliography Bicycling (see cycling Billiards Biomechanics Blacks in Sport Canoeing, Rowing, Yachting Bobsleigh (see Winter Sports) Bowling Boxing Business (see Sport and Business) Canoeing Cars and car racing (See Automobiles) Cards Checkers Cheerleading Chess Children and Physical Education Coaching (19th century) College Athletics Cricket Croquet Curling Cycling Dance Diving (See Dressage (See Equestrian Sports Drugs and sport (See Sports medicine) Equestrian Sports Exercise Facilities (see sports stadiums and facilities) Falconry Fencing Field Hockey Figure skating (see Skating) Fitness (See Physical Fitness) Football (American) Football (British, see Soccer)
Extractions: Debbie Anderson/ Doug Ragan Phone No.: RTS No.: CC File No.: Meeting Date: March 31, 2005 TO: Standing Committee on City Services and Budgets FROM: Managing Director, Cultural Services; Director, Vancouver East District, Park Board; Director, Social Planning SUBJECT: Get Out! - Olympic Youth Legacy for Physical Activity, Sport, Culture and the Arts - Grants Recommendations RECOMMENDATION GENERAL MANAGER'S COMMENTS COUNCIL POLICY Approval of grant recommendations requires eight affirmative votes.
Time Line As the 38th sport, racquetball makes premiere US olympic Festival appearance inOklahoma City. Random drug testing of athletes instituted. http://www.velocityracquetball.net/History/Time_line.htm
Extractions: The game of racquetball evolved from other racket sports such as French Court Tennis and Spanish Jai Alai in the 17th century, the British game of Rackets played in the early 1800s, English Squash in the 1850s, and Irish immigrants introduction of Handball to the United States in the 1900s. The evolution of these various racket sports lead inevitably to Racquetball in the 1950s. Joe Sobek invents racquetball in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Offcial Website Of The Chinaese Olympic Committee COC China olympic Movement Beijing2008 Sport for All 31/07/200407/08/2004 -racquetball - IRF 12th World Championships - Anyang, Korea http://en.olympic.cn/news/calendars/2004-02-03/69720.html
Offcial Website Of The Chinaese Olympic Committee COC China olympic Movement Beijing2008 Sport for All 31/08/200404/09/2004 -racquetball - IRF 15th World Senior racquetball Championships http://en.olympic.cn/news/calendars/2004-02-03/69730.html
BBC SPORT | Sports Talk | Golf Really An Olympic Sport? I personally would like to see golf introduced as an olympic Sport. rugby (eithercode), squash or racquet ball, horse racing and ballroom dancing soon. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/sports_talk/2217587.stm
Extractions: Golf, rugby sevens and wushu - a Chinese martial art - are all being considered for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Should Tiger and Co be given a crack at gold? This debate is now closed. Triathlon, baseball and softball are believed to be the sports facing the axe if the above are included in China. The decision will be taken at the International Olympic Committee congress in Mexico in November. Triathlon relies on IOC revenue for survival, while the dates normally set aside for the Olympics would clash with the British Open. What do you make of the plans? And what sports would you like to see included or omitted? Having golf included is an absolute joke. There was a time when the Olympics were competed for by athletes who appeared for the love of their events, not the $$$. How can smaller poorer countries compete against highly-paid sportsmen?
United States Sports Academy Related Links olympics Running Information Special Populations Sport Law Resources US Collegesports Links US Sport Associations US Teams and olympic sports http://www.ussa.edu/sportslinks/sportslinks.asp
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The Morning News - The Non-Expert: Olympian, By Andrew Womack Handball is racquetball without a racquettechnically, it could just be called The only olympic sport where an entirely different creature from the http://www.themorningnews.org/archives/how_to/the_nonexpert_olympian.php
Extractions: In fact, the Olympics were put on the backburner for hundreds of years due to ballooning highwayman insurance for traveling athletes, bouts of plague, and ambitious warlording. But the Olympic Games returned to an adoring, plague-free audience in 1896, coincidentally the same time modern athletic shoe companies had developed some seriously beefy marketing budgets. Thus, the Modern Olympics were born.
NCPAD:Competitive Sports: Olympic Games For Seniors Photo of a senior olympic track event with distance runners The National Senior The State Senior Games also emphasize an interest in lifetime sports, http://www.ncpad.org/competitive/fact_sheet.php?sheet=60&view=all
