Racquetball Reservation (2024)

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Racquetball Reservation

Aug 22 (Thursday)

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Ages 10-99 · Co-Ed

Downtown Seattle YMCA

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Meeting Dates

Aug 22, 2024

Each Thursday from 11:00 AM to 11:50 AM

About This Activity

Description

Practice your skills, get some healthy exercise, and enjoy friendly competition during a racquetball reservation. Each member needs their own reservation to play, and each court allows for up to two players. Racquets and balls will be available for use, but members are encouraged to bring their own gear. Protective eyewear is highly recommended. Children ages 10-13 must be accompanied by an adult, and both will need a reservation to play. For our latest safety protocols, including our mask policy, visit https://www.seattleymca.org/welcomeback.

Age

All Ages

Location

Downtown Y - Racquetball Court 01atDowntown Seattle YMCA

Prerequisites

Youth - West Seattle
or Youth - University
or Youth - Snoqualmie
or Youth - Sammamish
or Youth - Northshore
or Youth - Meredith Mathews
or Youth - Matt Griffin
or Youth - Kent
or Youth - Downtown
or Youth - Dale Turner
or Youth - Coal Creek
or Youth - Bellevue
or Youth - Auburn
or Local Youth - Snoqualmie
or Young Adult - West Seattle
or Young Adult - University
or Young Adult - Snoqualmie
or Young Adult - Sammamish
or Young Adult - Northshore
or Young Adult - Meredith Mathews
or Young Adult - Matt Griffin
or Young Adult - Kent
or Young Adult - Downtown
or Young Adult - Dale Turner
or Young Adult - Coal Creek
or Young Adult - Bellevue
or Young Adult - Auburn
or Local Young Adult - Snoqualmie
or Teen - West Seattle
or Teen - University
or Teen - Snoqualmie
or Teen - Sammamish
or Teen - Northshore
or Teen - Meredith Mathews
or Teen - Matt Griffin
or Teen - Kent
or Teen - Downtown
or Teen - Dale Turner
or Teen - Coal Creek
or Teen - Bellevue
or Teen - Auburn
or Local Teen - Snoqualmie
or Senior - West Seattle
or Senior - University
or Senior - Snoqualmie
or Senior - Sammamish
or Senior - Northshore
or Senior - Meredith Mathews
or Senior - Matt Griffin
or Senior - Kent
or Senior - Downtown
or Senior - Dale Turner
or Senior - Coal Creek
or Senior - Bellevue
or Senior - Auburn
or Local Senior - Snoqualmie
or Silver&Fit - West Seattle
or Silver&Fit - University
or Silver&Fit - Snoqualmie
or Silver&Fit - Sammamish
or Silver&Fit - Northshore
or Silver&Fit - Meredith Mathews
or Silver&Fit - Matt Griffin
or Silver&Fit - Kent
or Silver&Fit - Downtown
or Silver&Fit - Dale Turner
or Silver&Fit - Coal Creek
or Silver&Fit - Bellevue
or Silver&Fit - Auburn
or Renew Active - West Seattle
or Renew Active - University
or Renew Active - Snoqualmie
or Renew Active - Sammamish
or Renew Active - Northshore
or Renew Active - Meredith Mathews
or Renew Active - Matt Griffin
or Renew Active - Kent
or Renew Active - Downtown
or Renew Active - Dale Turner
or Renew Active - Coal Creek
or Renew Active - Bellevue
or Renew Active - Auburn
or FitOn - West Seattle
or FitOn - University
or FitOn - Snoqualmie
or FitOn - Sammamish
or FitOn - Northshore
or FitOn - Meredith Mathews
or FitOn - Matt Griffin
or FitOn - Kent
or FitOn - Downtown
or FitOn - Dale Turner
or FitOn - Coal Creek
or FitOn - Bellevue
or FitOn - Auburn
or Local Family 2 - Snoqualmie
or Family 2 - West Seattle
or Family 2 - University
or Family 2 - Snoqualmie
or Family 2 - Sammamish
or Family 2 - Northshore
or Family 2 - Meredith Mathews
or Family 2 - Matt Griffin
or Family 2 - Kent
or Family 2 - Downtown
or Family 2 - Dale Turner
or Family 2 - Coal Creek
or Family 2 - Bellevue
or Family 2 - Auburn
or Local Family 1 - Snoqualmie
or Family 1 - West Seattle
or Family 1 - University
or Family 1 - Snoqualmie
or Family 1 - Sammamish
or Family 1 - Northshore
or Family 1 - Meredith Mathews
or Family 1 - Matt Griffin
or Family 1 - Kent
or Family 1 - Downtown
or Family 1 - Dale Turner
or Family 1 - Coal Creek
or Family 1 - Bellevue
or Family 1 - Auburn
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - West Seattle
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - University
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - Snoqualmie
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - Sammamish
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - Northshore
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - Meredith Mathews
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - Matt Griffin
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - Kent
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - Downtown
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - Dale Turner
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - Coal Creek
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - Bellevue
or DNU - Teen/Young Adult - Auburn
or DNU - Local Teen/Young Adult - Snoqualmie
or Local Couple - Snoqualmie
or Couple - West Seattle
or Couple - University
or Couple - Snoqualmie
or Couple - Sammamish
or Couple - Northshore
or Couple - Meredith Mathews
or Couple - Matt Griffin
or Couple - Kent
or Couple - Downtown
or Couple - Dale Turner
or Couple - Coal Creek
or Couple - Bellevue
or Couple - Auburn
or Local Adult - Snoqualmie
or Adult - West Seattle
or Adult - University
or Adult - Snoqualmie
or Adult - Sammamish
or Adult - Northshore
or Adult - Meredith Mathews
or Adult - Matt Griffin
or Adult - Kent
or Adult - Downtown
or Adult - Dale Turner
or Adult - Coal Creek
or Adult - Bellevue
or Adult - Auburn
or Add-on - West Seattle - Individual
or Add-on - West Seattle - Dependent Adult
or Add-on - University - Individual
or Add-on - University - Dependent Adult
or Add-on - Snoqualmie - Individual
or Add-on - Snoqualmie - Dependent Adult
or Add-on - Sammamish - Individual
or Add-on - Sammamish - Dependent Adult
or Add-on - Northshore - Individual
or Add-on - Northshore - Dependent Adult
or Add-on - Meredith Mathews - Individual
or Add-on - Meredith Mathews - Dependent Adult
or Add-on - Matt Griffin - Individual
or Add-on - Matt Griffin - Dependent Adult
or Add-on - Kent - Individual
or Add-on - Kent - Dependent Adult
or Add-on - Downtown - Individual
or Add-on - Downtown - Dependent Adult
or Add-on - Dale Turner - Individual
or Add-on - Dale Turner - Dependent Adult
or Add-on - Coal Creek - Individual
or Add-on - Coal Creek - Dependent Adult
or Add-on - Bellevue - Individual
or Add-on - Bellevue - Dependent Adult
or Add-on - Auburn - Individual
or Add-on - Auburn - Dependent Adult
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - Auburn
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - Bellevue
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - Coal Creek
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - Dale Turner
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - Downtown
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - Kent
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - Matt Griffin
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - Meredith Mathews
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - Northshore
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - Sammamish
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - Snoqualmie
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - University
or Summer Starter Pass Adult - West Seattle
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - Auburn
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - Bellevue
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - Coal Creek
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - Dale Turner
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - Downtown
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - Kent
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - Matt Griffin
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - Meredith Mathews
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - Northshore
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - Sammamish
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - Snoqualmie
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - University
or Summer Starter Pass Couple - West Seattle
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - Auburn
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - Bellevue
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - Coal Creek
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - Dale Turner
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - Downtown
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - Kent
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - Matt Griffin
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - Meredith Mathews
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - Northshore
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - Sammamish
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - Snoqualmie
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - University
or Summer Starter Pass Family 1 - West Seattle
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - Auburn
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - Bellevue
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - Coal Creek
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - Dale Turner
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - Downtown
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - Kent
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - Matt Griffin
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - Meredith Mathews
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - Northshore
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - Sammamish
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - Snoqualmie
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - University
or Summer Starter Pass Family 2 - West Seattle
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - Auburn
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - Bellevue
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - Coal Creek
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - Dale Turner
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - Downtown
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - Kent
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - Matt Griffin
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - Meredith Mathews
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - Northshore
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - Sammamish
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - Snoqualmie
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - University
or Summer Starter Pass Senior - West Seattle
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - Auburn
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - Bellevue
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - Coal Creek
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - Dale Turner
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - Downtown
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - Kent
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - Matt Griffin
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - Meredith Mathews
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - Northshore
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - Sammamish
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - Snoqualmie
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - University
or Summer Starter Pass Teen - West Seattle
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - Auburn
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - Bellevue
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - Coal Creek
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - Dale Turner
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - Downtown
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - Kent
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - Matt Griffin
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - Meredith Mathews
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - Northshore
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - Sammamish
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - Snoqualmie
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - University
or Summer Starter Pass Young Adult - West Seattle
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - Auburn
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - Bellevue
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - Coal Creek
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - Dale Turner
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - Downtown
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - Kent
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - Matt Griffin
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - Meredith Mathews
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - Northshore
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - Sammamish
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - Snoqualmie
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - University
or Summer Starter Pass Youth - West Seattle

Organizer Info

YMCA of Greater Seattle

www.seattleymca.org

Map & Direction

Downtown Seattle YMCA 909 Fourth Ave Seattle,WA 98104

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Why did racquetball decline? ›

By the 90s, the initial excitement had worn off and racquetball saw a decline. This fall is due to multiple factors—the advances in racquets and balls made it harder for the average viewer to follow the ball, so televised matches were unusual. The increased pace made it likewise a more intimidating sport for beginners.

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Historically court doors were barely large enough for players to enter and shots off the door were considered faults due to unpredictable rebounds. Limited volume and non-standard construction provided door manufacturers little incentive to build court doors.

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What is the typical racquetball court? ›

The specifications for the standard four-wall racquetball court are: Dimensions. The dimensions shall be 20 feet wide, 40 feet long and 20 feet high, with a back wall at least 12 feet high. All surfaces shall be in play, with the exception of any gallery opening or surfaces designated as court hinders.

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Where is racquetball most popular in the world? ›

2021

	Top Positions	%
1	United States	25.3
2	Mexico	22.4
3	Bolivia	11.9
4	Argentina	8.7

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Does anybody play racquetball anymore? ›

During its heyday in 1980, racquetball boasted about 12 million players but by 2017, U.S. participation had plummeted to an estimated 3.5 million.

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Pickleball requires less court coverage than tennis, is less physically demanding than competitive racquetball, and has a heavy emphasis on doubles play and social engagement that draws in both casual and competitive players alike.

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Is squash harder than racquetball? ›

Racquetball is similar to squash in that you serve the ball to your opponent and try to win the rally or have your opponent unable to return the ball. The ball is bouncier in racquetball compared to squash and is much faster. It is easier to hit the ball because of the bounce.

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Will a pickleball court fit in a racquetball court? ›

Yes, you can play pickleball on a racquetball court, and on a gym floor, all you'll need to do is add pickleball court lines to your existing court or flooring. With a wide variety of line options and accessories, we can help you create your own athletic complex fit for basketball, racquetball, squash, and pickleball!

What is another name for racquetball? ›

A pro tennis and handball player, Joe Sobek, modified rules from tennis, handball, and squash and created a sport he called "paddle rackets." As the sport grew in popularity, its name was changed to racquetball.

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What is an illegal serve in racquetball? ›

Touched Serve - Any ball that hits the front wall then proceeds to hit the player serving the ball or any part of their equipment. Illegal Hit or Illegal Serve - Any time the ball is hit with the handle of the racquet, a body part, hits the ball more than once, or is carried by the racquet.

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What two sports made racquetball? ›

Joe Sobek is credited with inventing the sport of racquetball in the Greenwich, Connecticut, YMCA, though not with naming it. A professional tennis and American handball player, Sobek sought a fast-paced sport that was easy to learn and play.

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Can you hit the ball before it bounces in racquetball? ›

To serve, the server must first bounce the ball and then strike it with the racquet.

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What sport is similar to racquetball? ›

- A new racket sport is gaining popularity in the U.S. and it is called padel. Born in Mexico, it's a fast-paced blend of squash, tennis, and racquetball.

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What do racquetball colors mean? ›

In addition to bounciness, the colors themselves aid in visibility in different lighting conditions. For example, one color can be seen better in artificial lighting inside the court. Whereas, a different color would be better for a sunny day on the outside court.

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Is racquetball good exercise? ›

Playing tennis or racquetball is an enjoyable way to boost the intensity of your fitness program. It can also improve your balance, strength, and agility. Racquet sports alternate bursts of high-intensity exercise while you score points, with brief rest periods while you pick up the ball and serve.

What killed racquetball? ›

it was too easy to turn the larger spaces needed for racquetball into other things that were more lucrative for clubs, like fitness centers. there was a cost associated with the game, which made it unusually pricey. If you go to a tennis center, there are often several courts.

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Estimated Pickleball Players Within the United States

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Racquetball Reservation (2024)

Racquetball Reservation

Pricing

Meeting Dates

Description

Age

Location

Prerequisites

YMCA of Greater Seattle

Map & Direction

FAQs

Why did racquetball decline? ›

What two sports made racquetball? ›

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