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Collegiate Program Basics

USAR Intercollegiate Program
The USAR Intercollegiate program is designed to aid in the development of intercollegiate and intramural racquetball programs. State, regional and national competitions are offered for undergraduate competitors, with a position on the U.S. National Racquetball Team available for eligible gold division singles winners of the annual National Intercollegiate Championships held each spring. The program has grown to include over 60 colleges and universities which field a team to the National Championships.

Scholarship Program
Graduating high school seniors and college undergraduates can apply for competitive USAR scholarships each year (by the deadline of June 15). Funding for the program is underwritten by USAR members, the National Masters Racquetball Association and the Women's Senior Masters Racquetball Association through tax deductible donations to the scholarship fund. Since the program's inception a total of 71 awards -- totalling $37,250.00 -- have been awarded to aspiring collegiate athletes.

Applicants must be current USAR members at the time of applying for consideration of an award. All applications received by the deadline are reviewed by the scholarship committee, which is comprised of current members of the USAR Board of Directors. Annual awards are disbursed in the Fall of the application year. You may download the application online or contact the USAR for more information.
 

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Norman Wilensky

Norm Wilensky was a dedicated husband, father and friend, with his focus towards the needs of others. He carried his love of family and friends to his love of sports. Norman was a loyal person and this was evident in his commitment to racquetball. He unjoyed plaing for over 30 years of his life. Norm played six days a week and never tired of the game. Every day was a fresh start, every game beginning on a level playing field. Norm died suddenly at the age of 62 but will never be forgotten. His dedication to the sport will live on through his strong values and through young collegiate students who love racquetball.

With the help of friends in the racquetball community, the Norman Wilensky Scholarship Fund was created to keep his memory alive. 

For more information on the requirments and how to qualify please view the scholarship application.


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Collegiate Council

Another program component identifies the individuals listed below to serve on the USAR’s Intercollegiate Council, plus the appointment of three regional coordinators to develop grassroots intercollegiate programs. For information about intercollegiate activity and opportunities in your area, please contact your nearest representative, shown below.

USAR Intercollegiate Council Directory

Name, Affiliation & Address Telephone & Email

Shane Wood
USAR Collegiate Program Chairman
Nichols College
90 Central St.
Auburn, MA 01501

 

(508) 479-6597
racquetballchamp@hotmail.com

Jim Hiser
USAR National Office
1685 West Uintah
Colorado Springs, CO 80904-2906

 

719-635-5396 x130
jim@usra.org

 John Bardos 

 160 McEnery Rd
 Felton, CA 95018  
                                    

 jbardos@premierline.com

David Sims
Southwest Missouri State
960 South Pickwick
Springfield, MO 65804

 

417-831-0050
dsims@dialus.com

Richard Krinsky
Colorado State University
2200 Bonforte
Pueblo, CO 81001

 

Tim Miller
Baldwin Wallace College
Baldwin Wallace College
Recreation Center
136 East Bagley Road
Berea, OH 44017


Robert Van Schalkwyk
248 Lost Lake Dr.
Groton, Ma 01450                           vanschalkwykr@hotmail.com 

440-826-2286
Collegiate Champions

Men's #1 Singles

Year Champion & University
2008 Tony Carson (CSU of Pueblo)
2007 Ben Croft (CSU of Pueblo)
2006 Ben Croft (CSU of Pueblo)
2005 Ben Croft (CSU of Pueblo)
2004 Jack Huczek (Oakland University)
2003 Jack Huczek (Oakland University)
2002 Jack Huczek (Oakland University)
2001 Shane Vanderson (Baldwin Wallace)
2000 Javier Moreno (University of Memphis)
1999 Luis Bustillos (University of Southern Colorado)
1998 Rocky Carson (Saddleback)
1997 Brian Simpson (Indiana University)
1996 Eric Muller (Harvard)
1995 Shane Wood (Nichols College)
1994 Tim Sweeney (Southwest Missouri State University)
1993 Tim Sweeney (Southwest Missouri State University)
1992 Tim Sweeney (Southwest Missouri State University)
1991 Tim Sweeney (Southwest Missouri State University)
1990 Todd O'Neil (Memphis State University)
1989 Jimmy Floyd (University of Michigan)
1988 Michael Bronfeld (Sacramento State)
1987 Andy Roberts (Memphis State University)
1986 Roger Harripersad (Sacramento State)
1985 Andy Roberts (Memphis State University)
1984 Andy Roberts (Memphis State University)
1983 Jack Newman (Memphis State University)
1982 Jack Newman (Memphis State University)
1981 Larry Fox (University of Michigan)
1980 Keith Dunlap (Memphis State University)

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