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Welcome to Women's Watch
The Women's Committee mission is to strengthen USA Racquetball through increasing the number of women playing racquetball at the state, regional and national levels. Throughout the year, the Committee analyzes key aspects of racquetball for women, develops strategies to increase participation, plans and promotes activities and functions for women, supports charitable causes like Racquet for the Cure, and provides an avenue for women to express their concerns to USA Racquetball.
Houston Reception 2008
The Women's committee thanks everyone who supported the third annual Ladies Night in Houston during National Singles. The reception was a great success in welcoming women back to the sport as well as introducing new ladies into the game.
This year's get-together was enhanced by the presence of several women inductees from the Hall of Fame. Everyone loved how the female pioneers of the game were so gracious in meeting and mingling with first-time National players.
Pictured at left: (standing l-r) Lola Markus, Susan Pfahler, Mary Lyons; (seated) Nidia Funes, Mildred Gwinn.
Each year we try to find new ways to entice women to participate at National Singles. A social gathering was our first thought, giving gifts at Ladies Night followed, and giving women more matches was a constant. We’ve accomplished all that, and our wheel is constantly turning. We'll continue to strive for more ideas to grow women’s racquetball, and hope you'll share your thoughts as we move forward.
Please use this area of the USAR website as a vehicle to reach out to us. Whether you are looking for a place to learn or play in a league, we want to help. When we help one person, we're one step closer to achieving our goals.
We welcome anyone interested in helping us grow women’s racquetball. Whether your forte is computer programming, running club programs or simply have excellent social skills, we welcome your input. Use the feedback form at left to reach Committee Chair Lorraine Galloway, or the links on the committee list at the right, to contact any member at any time!
Coming Up ...
Planning to attend the US OPEN in Memphis, October 22-26?
Look for details on the Women's Committee function when you arrive!
Committee Members
Committee members include (l-r above): Malia Bailey, Cheryl Kirk, Lorraine Galloway (chair); and Linda Mojer (not pictured). Cheryl Kirk recently became President of the USAR Board of Directors, marking the first time in USAR history that a woman has headed the organization. Congratulations!
Join the Committee!
Want to help by joining the Committee? Send a short profile of your professional, personal and racquetball background (including tournaments, past/future intentions), and share ...
- What you'll bring to the table to help grow women's racquetball
- What you've done (or plan to accomplish) locally
- Your availability for monthly conference calls
- Your abilities in event planning, administration, communication
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