“Ladies Night Out” – Hubert’s Bar & Grill – Minneapolis,
MN
There was a great turnout of women at the 2011 US Open
Racquetball Championships held in Minneapolis the first week of October. Of the 130 ladies who registered for
competition over 50 – along with a few special
gentlemen – joined the USAR Women’s Committee for “Ladies Night Out” at
Hubert’s Bar & Grill at the Target Center for drinks, appetizers, and good
company. Each lady who attended also
received a gift bag, which included a veritable rainbow of racquetballs. Some of the ladies enjoyed the games that
were available, comparing their skills at shuffleboard and darts. The raffle, which is becoming a tradition at
the ladies’ gatherings, was very successful.
(Thanks to everyone who participated as the proceeds go towards
supporting the event.) This year there
was even a “consolation” raffle with free tickets given to anyone who
participated in but did not win something in the main raffle. The Women’s Committee would like to express
its appreciation to all the manufacturers and “friends of the committee” who
donated the more than 30 items that were raffled off at this year’s event.
Cheryl Kirk, USAR BoDs President, also took this opportunity
to present Merijean Kelley with a memento for her years of service to the USAR
Board.
Win or lose, we hope that everyone at the tournament had
their successes and memorable moments.
Results can be viewed at http://www.r2sports.com/tourney/viewResults.asp?TID=8251.
Remember – the
USAR Women’s Committee is your advocate and liaison to the USAR and the
national tournament directors. If you
have any questions, concerns and/or comments relative to the women’s events
please contact one of the committee members or email Terry Rogers at rogersta@comcast.net.