Lawler Sports
IRT Pro Am
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
January 20-23
Tier 1 IRT Event
Tournament Directors:
Manny Rodriguez and Kim Roy
Phone/Email: 812-264-2053 or 603-491-1494
manny@lawlersports.com or kimberly_roy@hotmail.com
Online Registration: www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=7257
Deadline to enter: January 9
Prize Money:
IRT Pro Singles--Guaranteed total prize money $17,500
Men Open Singles--1st: $250*, 2nd: $150*, 3rd: $100*
Women Open Singles--1st: $250*, 2nd: $150*, 3rd: $100*
*open singles must have a minimum of 8 participants and prize money will be pro-rated if less than 16 participants
Medals: 1st and 2nd place for non-cash divisions.
Entry Fees: includes Tshirt, hospitality and general admission pass (but not reserved seat) to watch pro matches all weekend
1st event: $65
2nd event: $30
3rd event: $20
Pro-qualifier: $90
*Additional fees for Open division. Junior Division discounts.
USAR Membership (required for this event):
1 Year Membership - $50
Limited Weekend Membership - $20
Junior Membership - $25
Amateur Divisions:Starts Thurs 9am. Late start time requests will be considered but not guaranteed. Please contact Manny at manny@lawlersports.com.
General Admission Guest Tickets:
This is an AMAZING opportunity to watch professional racquetball at its best!! If you are registered to play in the tournament, you do not need to purchase additional tickets to watch the pros. It is included in your entry fee. For others, general admission tickets purchased online by Jan 6 are $55/wkd or $30/day. Tickets at the door are $75/wkd or $40/day. Tournament food is included in the ticket price. Tickets do not include reserved seats. Seating is first come first serve.
Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn (Ask for the rball rate $94.95)
750 Wabash Ave, Terre Haute, IN (812) 234-8900
Start times: Available online 11pm on Tues Jan 18
www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=7257
Club: Indiana State University - HHS/Arena
380 N. 5th St, Terre Haute, IN 47809 (812) 237-4095
Bring your own towel and lock.
Equipment/ Stringing:
Rex Lawler and Manny Rodriguez from Lawler Sports will be at the event selling all brands of racquetball equipment and stringing racquets. Please feel free to contact Manny via email at Manny@lawlersport.com or call Lawler Sports at 800-875-3701 with any questions or to pre-order any equipment in advance of the event.
Pro-Qualifier Divisionstarts Thursday 9:00am
Professional Matches:
Friday: Round of 16--11:30am; 12:30pm; 1:30pm, 2:30pm
Quarter-finals-- 5:30pm; 6:30pm; 7:30pm; 8:30pm
Saturday:Semi-finals--4:00pm;and 5:00pm
Sunday: Finals--12noon
ProAm Doubles:
Thursday 7pm
Register online. Spaces limited.
Play the Pro Event:
Saturday 10am
Register online. Spaces limited.
FREE Junior Clinic:
Saturday 10am
All juniors invited.
Party with the Pros:
Saturday 9pm
Great opportunity to socialize and meet the top IRT pros!!
Tournament Ball: Pro Penn HD
Referees: Amateur match winners will be required to referee the following match or forfeit their next match. IRT match losers are required to referee.
Volunteers: It takes a community of supporters to pull together an event of this magnitude. If you are interested in volunteering your time at this event, please contact Manny.
Rules/Sanctioning: USAR sanctioned. USAR rules apply. IRT rules apply to IRT division. Tournament Director reserves the right to reclassify or deny entry to anyone.
Sponsorships/ Donations:
Help support racquetball and ensure that the IRT returns to Indiana year after year!! Please take a moment to make a personal or business donation. Every little bit helps make this event possible. Donations can be made online on R2sports or via checks. Please make checks payable to the International Racquetball Tour and mail to: Manny Rodriguez
297 W. Honey Creek Dr., Terre Haute, IN 47802
