2011 Utah Rocky Mountain Masters
Hey All,
Last chance to play in a tournament before the new year. The Rocky Mountain Masters has struggled to get people to play and I think a lot has to do with understanding what this tournament is. People see age divisions and think they are going to be playing older open players, that's not the case.
The Rocky Mountain Masters is a tournament where players compete against people in their own age group and skill level. Divisions start at age 25 and go up from there. Some ages divisions may be combined, but you should not get in a pool with someone more than ten years difference and one skill level above you. The format in the Masters is all round robin or pool play depending on the size of the draw. Format may vary according to size of division. Pool play matches will most likely be two games to 11 (most points wins match). You will not play more than four matches in one night in any one division. Top four will come back on Saturday and playoff for first thru fourth places.
DOUBLES:
There will be three doubles age divisions for men and women, they are the total age of you and your partner combined (100 , 75-99 , and 74-) they will be split up in Open/A and B/C. If there is an interest in a mixed doubles division we'll do it. All doubles will play on Saturday at 1:00 PM.
Cost:
First event $30, second event $10, third event $10 (Website charges an additional $2 per entry).
Schedule:
Wed: All Womens and Mens B/C Divisions
Thurs: Mens B/C Divisions
Fri: Mens Open/A Divisions
Sat: Singles Playoffs (8:00 AM-12:00 PM); Doubles pool play (1:00-3:30); Doubles playoffs (3:30 If needed)
You may play in two singles age divisions and one doubles for a total of three events. You must pay for your entry with a credit card. Find link in the tournaments section. This will take you to the Salt Lake County website for JL Sorenson Rec Center. Go to "Programs", "Racquetball", "Masters Racquetball", then 1, 2, or 3 events.
Questions:
Mike Van Valkenburg (801) 502-9526
inkmanvan@comcast.net
Let's see if we can improve the participation in this tournament and check out the county's newest courts.
Thanks and hope to see you there.
Mike