Louisiana Racquetball Events InformationRhonda Rajsich Revels in the Big Easy
New Orleans – – Rhonda Rajsich held onto the #1 spot on the women’s pro racquetball tour by capturing the 2007 Chemtech/Ektelon Pro Nationals in the Big Easy last weekend at the
On Thursday before the tournament began, WPRO pros toured the affected areas of Hurricane Katrina, which struck
“The Katrina tour set the tone for the championship and left the WPRO pros in awe of what
Tournament directors Al Schof and Beth Sacco put on a great tournament with help from Anthony Zeringue, Al Reagle and Pattie Schof. The proceeds from the event benefited the local affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer foundation. The events and matches were broadcast live online throughout the weekend courtesy of Racquetball Online (www.RacquetballOnline.tv), which draws tens of thousands of viewers at a given time from all over the world. Local specialty chemical and engineering service company, Chemtech Chemical Services, LLC (Scott D. Trahan, General Manager) and Ektelon Racquetball were the title sponsors of the WPRO Pro Nationals, which was also supported by leading printing company Crystal Clear Imaging of Harahan and the Louisiana Racquetball Association. Randy Strassel (General Manager) and Damon Kremer (Assistant General Manager) were instrumental in ensuring that
Jim Leslie of Bourbon House Restaurant, Mimi's Italian Restaurant, Wakefield Wines of Australia, Chambord Liqueur, Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Finlandia Vodka, Herradura Tequila and Evian Water will provide exceptional hospitality to tournament players and guests throughout the weekend. Bill Deibel and Ricky Andrew w/ Marbleized Memories are creating memorable awards for event finishers.
Special thanks to Pro/Sponsor Doubles event sponsors and players: Guy Keller, Charlie Hollinger, Wayne Skinner (Premier Automotive Group), Joe Brinz, Pattie Schof (Connections Magazine), and Beth Sacco (Republic Beverage Company) who competing with top pros during the Pro/Am Sponsor Doubles event to kick off the tournament on Thursday night.
The Tour would also like to acknowledge its official partners: Carl & Marcia Wallace of Yazoo City, Mississippi; Racquetworld (www.racquetworld.com); HEAD; Wilson Racquetball; Racquetball Academy (www.racquetballacademy.com) of Denver, Colorado; Tischer Autopark of Silver Spring, Maryland; and Chemtech Chemical Services, LLC of Geismar, Louisiana.
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