Monday, 02 February 2009 00:00
UK RACKETLON NEWSLETTER

FEBRUARY 2009

Potential New Venues for 2009!
 
In addition to the 2009 tour dates already confirmed, a number of events are close to being agreed, at Dudley, Redbridge, Cambridge & Welwyn Garden City, between March & May. Other locations that are currently under investigation include Barnstaple, Bristol, Cardiff, Dulwich, Eastbourne, Eastleigh, Hammersmith, Hatfield, Ipswich, Newcastle, Okehampton, Ringwood, Sheffield, Wimbledon & Worthing. If you are aware of a venue that might suit a racketlon tournament please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with relevant details.   

 
The Carlton & Dunlop English Racketlon Championships 2009
This event, the tour opener for 2009, & the first event to use the new online entry system, was pleasingly oversubscribed. The report, for the first British tour event of 2009, & a full results spreadsheet, can be found on the homepage of the English Racketlon Association (ERA). If you haven't already done so, please consider registering to the website, especially if you are intending to attend a future event.
 
 
Are you thirsty for more?
Next up is the Hertfordshire Racketlon Open on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd February 2009. The event is scheduled to start at 0930hrs on Saturday & finish at 1700hrs on Sunday. All classes will complete in one day, so you can come on either day or both, for example if you want to compete in singles one day & doubles on the other day. Anticipated classes are: 
 
Saturday - Mens A, Mens B, Ladies A, Ladies B, Mens over 55's, Mens B Doubles, Open Under 16's.
Sunday - Mens C, Mens D, Mens Over 45's, Mens Under 21's, Open Under 13's, Mens A Doubles, Mixed Doubles.
 
There is a guarantee of three matches & typically games of 21-up, dependent on entry levels. The event takes place at Letchworth Sports & Tennis Club & the entry deadline is Monday 16th February 2009. In the men's categories, please take account of the category notes.
 
You will need to register, by selecting the 'Create an account' link & please make sure you complete the second 'player' part of registration before you attempt to register for the tournament via the 'Tournament Entry' page. When you register for the tournament you will also be required to make payment via paypal. If you are unfamiliar with paypal, watch this useful paypal video. If you have any problems with the registration system, or spot site errors, please report them to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
 
Welsh Racketlon
This year, we are hoping to encourage the recognition of Welsh Racketlon. At the top of the agenda is some much needed publicity, a Welsh Racketlon Open & a Welsh team at the World Championships, following on from the 2006 & 2007 teams. Some progress is already being made, so if you are Welsh & not aware of the plans, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it      
 
 
English Regional Racketlon
A number of you have contacted the ERA to be put in touch with other local players. This has resulted in some opening discussions about additional 'local' or 'regional' events. We are also hoping to have a 'team' championships later in the year & we would also like to see some venues hosting regular practice sessions, effectively encouraging the beginnings of racketlon 'clubs'. If you would like to be put in touch with players in your area, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
 
Facebook Anniversaries!
Facebook celebrates it's fifth birthday this month, with over 100 million members worldwide. February is also the month that the UK Racketlon Portal group was setup last year & hence the group celebrates it's first birthday. OK, with just over 200 members, we are not quite keeping up, but it is a great way to keep in touch with the racketlon community, receive 'event invites' & help spread the word among your 'friends' networks. If you haven't already done so, please consider joining!       
 
 
Essex University Racketlon
Valentine's day is to be a date for the racketlon enthusiasts at Essex University as students & staff come together for another inaugural event. This follows on from the Newcastle event reported previously & is a further sign of the increasing interest among the student fraternity. If you are at university & want to consider something similar, perhaps your first starting point is to gauge interest from your BUCS teams in the individual sports. The ERA will gladly help if you need any advice to help run your event.   
Finally, if you have any ideas, suggestions, observations, or just want to get involved, please take the time to provide your feedback by replying to this email or by opening up a discussion, using the links below:
 
Official Website of the International Racketlon Federation:
http://www.racketlon.net

Internet Home of International Racketlon since 2001:
http://www.racketlon.com

Official Homepage of the British Racketlon Federation:
http://www.racketlon.co.uk

Official Homepage of the English Racketlon Association:
http://www.englishracketlon.org

Racketlon Video's:
http://video.aol.com/video-search/query/racketlon

Yahoo Sports Group:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/UK_RACKETLON/

Racketlon Chat:
http://groups.google.com/group/racketlon/topics

UK Racketlon Portal (Facebook):
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9495401163

Racketlon Fan Page (visible to non-members):
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Racketlon/15258320718

British Rankings:
http://www.englishracketlon.org/?pg=Rankings

World Rankings:
http://www.racketlon.com/rankings.htm
 
Interactive World Rankings: