North County racquetball tournament Aug. 1

Posted: 1:11 am, July 23, 2015 by Publisher Scott Brennan

Where to play Racquetball in Paso Robles and Atascadero

Photo from Champions Health Club.

Champions Health Club in Atascadero is hosting a Summer Shootout racquetball tournament on Saturday, Aug. 1.

The tournament is a one-day Shootout with a casual format that starts at 8 a.m. and finishes around 1 p.m. for the men’s and women’s beginner, intermediate & junior players. The advanced and open level players then take the courts and usually finish up around 6 pm.

“We have players coming from Fresno, Visalia, Bakersfield and of course from our local racquetball clubs – Kennedy Club Fitness, SLO YMCA, Pismo Beach Athletic Club and Santa Maria YMCA, says organizer Hank Minardo.

“It’s a great way to meet other racquetball players,” he says. “Racquetball is fun cardio fitness at any skill level and is easy to learn.” Champions offers free racquetball lessons with no charge for loaned equipment, including racquets, eyewear, and racquet balls.

Champions welcomes the viewing public to come out and watch the top-level players show off their skills, as well as the other divisions. Local tournament sponsors have supported the shootout with food, smoothies, tournament tee shirts, awards and raffle prizes. Sponsors include Prokennex, SESLOC, Western Janitor Supply, Coastal Community Builders, Subway, and Harvest Natural Foods.

Anyone interested in entering this Summer Shootout may call Hank Minardo at (805)462-8888, or stop in at Champions Health & Racquet Club, 8850 Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero. Entry fee is $25, juniors $15.