I am sure there will be a lot of chatting about Marina Park as the location for the big upcoming tourney. I was actively involved in deciding what WOR thought would be best for the tourney and the future of the outdoor championship tourneys, and I think Allan,Hank, and WOR made a GREAT decision, not just a good one.

Regarding the playablity of the courts:

they are basically the same dimensions as Golden West. There are 3 courts on two sides, and then 2 additional courts on one end, for a total of 8 courts. The other end is a huge wall which allows for warming up prior to matches. The city is very excited about working with WOR and to make sure the courts will be in great condition. The city is checking with its central mainatenance dept. to see if they can make some improvements that we recommended. The improvements are basically cosmetic things like resurfacing the floors and possibly re-painting the walls. Structurally the courts are good, but there are a few spots in the backcourt area of a couple of the courts that need some patchwork on the concrete. The city said if they could not accomodate our fix-up requests that we were welcome to make the necessary improvements to the courts. We already have assembled a small team of volunteer contractors that are willing to assist in improving the playablity of the courts and the appearance. I will have some pics posted in the next few days of the facility.

Regarding the city of HB parks vs College:
WOR has already hosted various events at HB parks, and they are glad to have us here, and are going to be very acoomodating.

Regarding the facility:

It is a city park which has other sproting activities going on, but it is a GREAT venu for RB events. there is a large shaded cabana very close to the courts with picnic tables and room for Barbecuing, which is a must at an outdoor tourney in my opinion. Also in the far backcourt on each side is a 2-4foot wall with a raised grass area for spectators to set up their chairs to watch. For those who are traveling a distance to come to the upcoming events, I believe you WILL NOT be dissapointed. For all the local folks, come out to the tourney in June to see and play, then give the RB world your honest opinions of the facility. I think you will be glad that WOR has decided to build a great relationship with Surf City USA.

For all you veterans it is time to turn the wheel of change...for the betterness of WOR and outdoor racquetball!!

Chat soon.

Wow T-mountain....well said.

And I thought all you could do was eat and drink beer!

(you KNOW I'm just messin with you!) Good work, seriously.....

I think the last time I played there was 1979.

I haven't seen the courts, but from what I've been told it is a great setting for this type of tournament. You can never make everyone happy, but it sounds as if this tourney will be at a location that actually wants outdoor racquetball. That is a BIG part of it.

See you all at Regionals in June.

Jeff "once a year outdoor" K.

I'm onboard with the idea that they want ball there. Goldenworst can lick till they find the center of my tootsiepop!!!!

Jesus Ocana

I'm onboard with the idea that they want ball there. Goldenworst can lick till they find the center of my tootsiepop!!!!

:-k :-k :-k :-k :-k

Steve Belmonte

I think the last time I played there was 1979.

you've been playing since before I was born ... you should be winning these events

Jesus Ocana

I'm onboard with the idea that they want ball there. Goldenworst can lick till they find the center of my tootsiepop!!!!

how long would that take?

If you have to ask you can't do it.
Keep your Tootsie away from him Zeus.
By the way, there was life in this world before you were born
But since you came along there is one more mensch on the courts.

Keep that up oldie and we may need to send some of the Neanderthals here back to school....MENSCH...I'll tell you it takes some nerve to use a word like that around here. :lol:

Zeus, when do you start taking the "Strickly Outdoors" off.
RUmor has it your twin was seen this weekend I_D__RS.
They even put a time around 8:30AM, LOL
See you tonight at Los Cab

oldiebutgoodie

Zeus, when do you start taking the "Strickly Outdoors" off.
RUmor has it your twin was seen this weekend I_D__RS.
They even put a time around 8:30AM, LOL

Allegedly!!!!!

That's hearsay!!!!!

Aronious!!!!......I saw with my own two eyes.

The real mystery is where was clubber. I guess since he didn't play he must not be able to afford tournaments now. That's usually the only assumption as to why players don't play. I didn't know things were that bad Club. I will play your next tournament no matter the cost to help you out there.....lol

just returning the love big guy

:oops: Aronious!!!!...... You're eyes are playing tricks on you as well as your fingers.

Erroneous !!!!

It wasn't him, I never heard him. If seeing is believing then hearing is even better when it come to the King Zeus.

He's Strictly Outdoors!

If we are going to be giving everyone a title for winning a tournament then i want to not only here king zues (even tho its been beatin like a dead horse)....then we should call Clubber and Greg, National Champion Clubber and National Champion Greg.

All HAIL!!!!

powerskip

If we are going to be giving everyone a title for winning a tournament then i want to not only here king zues (even tho its been beatin like a dead horse)....then we should call Clubber and Greg, National Champion Clubber and National Champion Greg.

And that my little friend is why you were bainished from the kingdom!!!

what are you smoking....i am the kingdom

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