International Racquetball Tour

The International Racquetball Tour is the professional series that features the world's best racquetball players and the most important pro events, mostly played in the USA.

The International Racquetball Tour, widely recognized as the innovative leader in the racquetball industry, is a 501c7 non-profit entity. The IRT converted to a 501c7 corporation in May 2001 and is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of the Commissioner, 3 players and 3 outside directors.

On November 25, 2009, Dave Negrete resigned as IRT Commissioner, and Jason Mannino became the new Commissioner. Negrete had been Commissioner since 2001. Initially, Mannino continued to play on the tour during the 2009-2010 season as well as serve as commissioner, but retired at the end of that season to concentrate on being the Commissioner. Mannino's position now is that of President.[1]

Beginning in the 2010-2011 season, the IRT has changed its service rule so that players get two opportunities to put the ball into play (two serve rule),[2] as in tennis where players are allowed two faults before losing a point. Since the 1990s, the IRT had been using a one serve rule, so a fault serve resulted in an immediate loss of serve.

Contents

Results

2011-2012 (Tier 1 and Grand Slam Events)[3]

Event Winner Runner Up Semi Finalists
Kansas City Open

Kansas City, September 15–18, 2011

 Kane Waselenchuk Rocky Carson Andy Hawthorne, Ben Croft
US Open

Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 5–9, 2011

 Kane Waselenchuk Rocky Carson Jose Rojas, Chris Crowther
Red Swain Shootout

Davison, Michigan, October 27–30, 2011

 Kane Waselenchuk Chris Crowther Jose Rojas, Rocky Carson
Seattle Pro-Am

Seattle, Washington, November 3–6, 2011

 Kane Waselenchuk Rocky Carson Jose Rojas, Ben Croft
Coast to Coast California Open

Canoga Park, California, January 5–8, 2012
Cactus Salon New York City Pro-Am

Syosset, New York, January 12–15, 2012
RNC Indiana IRT Pro-Am

Terre Haute, Indiana, January 19–22, 2012
Salt Lake City Pro Am

Salt Lake City, February 1–4, 2012
Mexicali

Mexico, February 16–19, 2012
San Diego Open

Sorrento Valley, Califorinia, February 22–26, 2012
Florida Spring Break Pro-Am

Sarasota, Florida, March 7–11, 2012
XEPL Radio Open

Cuahutemoc, Mexico, March 15–18, 2012
Party With The Pros

St. Louis, Missouri, March 22–25, 2012
Bolivia Grand Slam

Cochabamba, May 29-April 1, 2012
Mexico Open

Tijuana, Mexico, April 12–15, 2012
Stockton Pro/Am

Stockton, California, April 19–22, 2012
Aliso Viejo Pro/Am

Aliso Viejo, California, April 26–29, 2012
Ektelon Nationals

Fullerton, California, May 23–27, 2012

Season summaries (Tier I and Grand Slam Events)

Season Tournament Wins US Open winner IRT World Championships Winner Pro Nationals Winner
2011-12 Kane Waselenchuk (4) Kane Waselenchuk -
2010-11 Kane Waselenchuk (12), Rocky Carson (1), Jack Huczek (1) Kane Waselenchuk - Kane Waselenchuk
2009-10 Kane Waselenchuk (8), Jason Mannino (1) Kane Waselenchuk Kane Waselenchuk -
2008-09 Kane Waselenchuk (10), Rocky Carson (2), Jack Huczek (1) Kane Waselenchuk Kane Waselenchuk Kane Waselenchuk

Rankings at season's end[4][5]

Position 2010–2011
1 Kane Waselenchuk
2 Rocky Carson
3 Ben Croft
4 Jack Huczek
5 Chris Crowther
6 Andy Hawthorne
7 Jose Rojas
8 Shane Vanderson
9 Charlie Pratt
10 Anthony Herrera
Position 2005–2006 2006–2007 2007–2008 2008–2009 2009–2010
1 Kane Waselenchuk Jack Huczek Rocky Carson Kane Waselenchuk Kane Waselenchuk
2 Jack Huczek Jason Mannino Jack Huczek Rocky Carson Jack Huczek
3 Cliff Swain Rocky Carson Alvaro Beltran Jack Huczek Rocky Carson
4 Alvaro Beltran Alvaro Beltran Jason Mannino Alvaro Beltran Jason Mannino
5 Jason Mannino Shane Vanderson Shane Vanderson Jason Mannino Shane Vanderson
6 Rocky Carson Mitch Williams Mitch Williams Shane Vanderson Ben Croft
7 Shane Vanderson Ben Croft Ben Croft Mitch Williams Chris Crowther
8 Jason Thoerner Chris Crowther Chris Crowther Ben Croft Mitch Williams
9 Mitch Williams Jason Thoerner Jason Thoerner Chris Crowther Andy Hawthorne
10 Chris Crowther Andy Hawthorne Javier Moreno Andy Hawthorne Jose Rojas
Position 2000–2001 2001–2002 2002–2003 2003–2004 2004–2005
1 Sudsy Monchik Cliff Swain Jason Mannino Kane Waselenchuk Kane Waselenchuk
2 Cliff Swain Jason Mannino Kane Waselenchuk Jack Huczek Jack Huczek
3 John Ellis John Ellis Cliff Swain Jason Mannino Cliff Swain
4 Jason Mannino Kane Waselenchuk Jack Huczek Rocky Carson Jason Mannino
5 Rocky Carson Jack Huczek Alvaro Beltran Alvaro Beltran Rocky Carson
6 Alvaro Beltran Alvaro Beltran Rocky Carson Cliff Swain Alvaro Beltran
7 Derek Robinson Rocky Carson John Ellis Derek Robinson Shane Vanderson
8 Tim Doyle Derek Robinson Sudsy Monchik Mike Green Mike Guidry
9 Mike Guidry Tim Doyle Derek Robinson Sudsy Monchik Derek Robinson
10 Dan Fowler Mike Guidry Mike Guidry Shane Vanderson Josh Tucker
Position 1995–1996 1996–1997 1997–1998 1998–1999 1999–2000
1 Sudsy Monchik Sudsy Monchik Sudsy Monchik Sudsy Monchik Cliff Swain
2 Cliff Swain Cliff Swain Cliff Swain Cliff Swain Sudsy Monchik
3 John Ellis John Ellis Andy Roberts Andy Roberts John Ellis
4 Jason Mannino Jason Mannino Mike Ray Jason Mannino Andy Roberts
5 Mike Guidry Tim Doyle John Ellis John Ellis Jason Mannino
6 Tim Doyle Mike Guidry Mike Guidry Mike Guidry Dan Fowler
7 Derek Robinson Rocky Carson Jason Mannino Mike Ray Mike Guidry
8 Adam Karp Adam Karp Drew Kachtik Drew Kachtik Mike Ray
9 Andy Roberts Derek Robinson Tony Jelso Woody Clouse Kelly Gelhaus
10 Dan Fowler Dan Fowler Dan Fowler Dan Fowler Adam Karp
Position 1990–1991 1991–1992 1992–1993 1993–1994 1994–1995
1 Mike Ray Drew Kachtik Cliff Swain Cliff Swain Cliff Swain
2 Tim Doyle Andy Roberts Andy Roberts Tim Doyle Andy Roberts
3 Andy Roberts Tim Doyle Mike Ray Andy Roberts Tim Doyle
4 Dan Obremski Mike Yellen Ruben Gonzalez Drew Kachtik Mike Guidry
5 Drew Kachtik Mike Ray Drew Kachtik Mike Guidry Drew Kachtik
6 Egan Inoue Dan Obremski Tim Doyle Mike Ray Mike Ray
7 Ruben Gonzalez Jack Newman Bret Harnett Ruben Gonzalez Aaron Katz
8 Mike Yellen Ruben Gonzalez Dave Johnson Jack Newman Sudsy Monchik
9 Marty Hogan Dave Johnson Jack Newman John Ellis John Ellis
10 Brian Hawkes Brian Hawkes Mike Guidry Woody Clouse Woody Clouse
Position 1985–1986 1986–1987 1987–1988 1988–1989 1989–1990
1 Mike Yellen Mike Yellen Ruben Gonzalez Marty Hogan Cliff Swain
2 Brett Harnett Brett Harnett Brett Harnett Ruben Gonzalez Mike Ray
3 Marty Hogan Marty Hogan Cliff Swain Brett Harnett
4 Gregg Peck Ed Andrews Egan Inoue Cliff Swain
5 Cliff Swain Egan Inoue Ed Andrews Mike Ray
6 Mike Ray Cliff Swain Marty Hogan Mike Yellen
7 Dave Peck Ruben Gonzalez Mike Yellen Egan Inoue
8 Ruben Gonzalez Steve Lerner Gregg Peck Doug Johnson
9 Ed Andrews Gregg Peck Gerry Price Jack Newman / Corey Brysman / Dan Obremski
10 Scott Oliver Gerry Price Mike Ray
Position 1981–1982 1982–1983 1983–1984 1984–1985
1 Dave Peck Mike Yellen Mike Yellen Mike Yellen
2 Marty Hogan Marty Hogan Marty Hogan Marty Hogan
3 Jerry Hilecher _ Brett Harnett Gregg Peck
4 Brett Harnett Jerry Hilecher
5 Mike Yellen Cliff Swain
6 Rich Wagner Ruben Gonzalez
7 Craig McCoy Brett Harnett
8 Don Thomas Gerry Price / Steve Oliver / Dave Peck
9 Gregg Peck
10 John Egerman
Most Years In Top 10
1. Cliff Swain 20
2. Jason Mannino 15
3. Mike Ray 12
3. Rocky Carson 12
5. Mike Guidry 11
6. Mike Yellen 10
6. John Ellis 10
6. Jack Huczek 10
9. Andy Roberts 9
9. Sudsy Monchik 9
9. Tim Doyle 9
9. Alvaro Beltran 9
9. Ruben Gonzalez 9
9. Marty Hogan 9

Year-end number 1

Years ended No. 1
1. Cliff Swain 6
1. Kane Waselenchuk 6
3. Sudsy Monchik 5
3. Mike Yellen 5
5. Rocky Carson 1
5. Ruben Gonzalez 1
5. Marty Hogan 1
5. Jack Huczek 1
5. Drew Katchtik 1
5. Dave Peck 1
5. Mike Ray 1

References

  1. ^ http://www.irt-tour.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=122&Itemid=169
  2. ^ http://irt-tour.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=118&Itemid=167
  3. ^ http://www.irt-tour.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=217&Itemid=27
  4. ^ http://www.bossconsulting.com/irt/irt_season_standings.htm
  5. ^ http://www.irt-tour.com

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