TOURNAMENT OF THE AMERICAS ABANDONS HOUSTON, MOVES TO MEXICO

The Pan American Racquetball Confederation (PARC) recently announced that the 13th annual Tournament of the Americas, originally scheduled for Houston, Texas, has been moved to Baja California, Mexico - 20 minutes outside of Tijuana.

"The logistics of getting the delegations from the airport to the venue, as well as complications with the opening ceremonies, led to this decision," PARC Secretary General Luke St. Onge said.

The international racquetball event will be held from March 26 - April 4, its original dates. Mexico was awarded its second Tournament of the Americas event. Chihuahua hosted the 1997 PARC tourney.

Event info:

- 1999 Tournament of the Americas
- Road to the Pan Am Games
- Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico
- 13th Tournament of the Americas/Pan Am Warm-up
- March 26 - April 4, 1999
- Site: Rosarito Fitness and Sports Club
- Rosarito Hotel Boulevard Benito Juarez 31
- Rosarito, Baja California
- Zip Code 22710
ph 52-661-22 567
- General Manager -- Antonio Inclan [cell phone 52 66 28 53 87]
- Public Relations -- Rosy Torres
- Four courts - one with glass back wall
- Amenities: Full fitness club - weights, etc. Swimming pool Spa/massage
- Restaurants: The sea and lots of friendship
- Housing: Rosarito Hotel -- Boulevard Benito Juarez 31 Rosarito B.C. Mexico Zip Code: 22710 ph/reservations 52-661-21-106
- Location: Within walking distance - next door to the Rosarito Fitness and Sports Club
- Cost: $60 per room, plus tax
- Sanctioning PARC/IRF/MRF/BCA
- Support: Rosarito Hotel and Rosarito Fitness and Sports Club
- Weather - Day 75o F Night 60o F
- Airport: San Diego Airport (20 minutes to the border and 40 minutes to the Rosarito Hotel) Tijuana - International (20 minutes to the Rosarito Hotel)
- Entry Fee: $40 first event; $20 second event
Registration: Tentative rosters should be submitted seven (7) days before the event (number of - singles and doubles). A final roster with names of singles and doubles athletes must be submitted a minimum of 48 hours before the first scheduled match - 8:00 a.m., Thursday, March 25, is the deadline
- Fees: All fees, IRF dues, entry fees, will be collected immediately after the coach's meeting - Friday, March 26, at the Rosarito Hotel. Shirts souvenirs, and tournament packets to be given out at this time. President or one other designated person from each delegation will pay the fee's and collect the packets for their team.
- PARC Congress: to be held at the Rosarito Hotel, Thursday, April 1, at 8:00 p.m. - room TBA
- Referee: each delegation from PARC countries is requested to bring a referee that will be certified at the IRF clinic March 26 and during the tournament. Each country who is participating in the Pan - Am Games and who is sending a referee must bring that referee to the Tournament of the Americas.
- IRF Coaches and Instructors Certification: March 24, 25, 26 to be held prior to the Tournament of the Americas
- Events: Tournament of Americas Cup (Open Singles and Doubles)
- Friendship Cup (Men's 30+; 35+; 40+; 45+; 50+; 55+; 60+ three per country) (A; B; C; D; four per country)
- Juniors Boys and Girls -12; -14; -16; -18 Rosarito
- Official Ball: Green Pro Penn Hospitality: fruit and drinks throughout the championships
- Tuesday night party day off activities closing banquet
- Opening Ceremonies: Friday March 26 at 8:00 p.m.

We guarantee a most fun filled competition and a memorable week. For more information, E-mail the International Racquetball Federation Offices at: LStOnge@USRA.org

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