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Racquetball is one of the few games where one can receive a good aerobic
workout and have a high energy competitive match with a friend at the same
time! It can serve as an alternative to repetitive workouts that may
become "boring" after awhile. It also can be a great stress release
after a long work day. Racquet sports have been proven to release
stress due to the physical and mental nature of the game e.g. mental focus,
body coordination, eye/hand control, timing, and repetitive ball striking.
And its great fun. The average player can receive a very excellent workout
playing racquetball for an hour. The game
began in the late 60's as a spin-off of handball and paddleball (wooden
racquet sport) and now has evolved into its own sport (Olympic event soon,
we hope). At advanced levels, players have been compared to professional
level athletes due to speed of the game, agility, and overall athletic
demands of the sport. At the pro levels, players can hit the ball 170 mph
and matches can last for over 1.5 hours to 2 hours of play. This is like
sprinting for 1.5 hours.
Oakwood offers a variety of programs in racquetball including juniors and
children instruction, women’s events, adult instruction, mini-tournaments,
special events that include club play from other clubs in the area, a
challenge and partner ladder, and private lessons. There are three premiere
viewing courts at Oakwood within the gymnasium.
Please sign up for all the racquetball lessons and/or clinics at Activities
or the Front Desk.
Del
Villanueva
Del
has been voted “Coach of the Year” for his work with collegiate racquetball
and other general programs, such as Junior Program Director and Club Pro,
for 2005- 2006 by the United States Olympic Committee. This award is to
serve as a testament to his dedication to the Olympic ideals and service to
the sport of racquetball, its community and its athletes. He was also voted
“Collegiate Coach of the Year” in 2004. Del is currently a Racquetball
coach at the University of California, Berkeley.
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