• Glen Allan League
  Glen Allen Recreation Center, 199 Georgian Way, 467-4404, Sherwood Park, Alberta
• Mayfield League
  Mayfield Inn and Suites Athletic Club 16675 109 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta
• St. Albert League
  Fountain Park Pool, 4 Cunningham Road , St. Albert, Alberta
• Wetaskiwin
  DA Club, 4301 49 Street, Wetaskiwin, Alberta

Welcome to the League section of the Edmonton Racquetball Association Website. The League section exists to support and promote Racquetball Leagues in the Edmonton and Area Racquetball zone. Currently, there are a number of competitive leagues that exist. To assist current and prospective players in understanding how leagues work, and how you can become involved, browse the FAQ’a below.

What is a Racquetball League?
A Racquetball League is a group of racquetball athletes that meet regularly to play racquetball for fun or/and competition.

Is there a set format for a Racquetball League?
There are no official rules that govern the format and organization of leagues. Generally, the members of a league decide the format, and how league play will proceed. League games are generally played according to the Official Rules of Racquetball Canada.

Is a Racquetball Ladder a League?
Yes, Racquetball Ladders are a special form of league play. Ladders are usually administered by the club. We encourage people in ladders to take an active part in its administration, so if you join a Ladder, ask the club owner how you can help promote it.

How “good” of player do you have to be, to play in a League?
Generally, each league sets its own standard. Some leagues are organized with players who have similar racquetball skills. Other leagues have systems in place (handi-cap systems) that “level the playing field” so that players of various skill levels can play together competitively.

Why do people play in leagues anyway?
People play in leagues for a variety of reasons. Some play just to have fun. Some play because they are competitive. Some play because they like to play different people. As well, leagues offer an opportunity to improve your skill level. Some play for fitness. Probably the biggest reason people play is the social aspect. You can meet some wonderful people with similar interests.

Can we register our league with the Edmonton Racquetball Association?
Absolutely. In fact, we encourage it. Registering your league not only let’s other players know about your league, it helps the Edmonton Racquetball Association in bids for funding etc with our parent organization, the Alberta Racquetball Association. i.e., as players, you should want to keep our sport healthy and strong. Proving that we do have many active players is one way to do this, even if all you do is register the league.

If we register our league, what are our obligations? Also, what’s in it for us?
After your league is registered, there is no other mandatory obligations, and there are no costs. However, there are lots of benefits for you. For instance, we will provide the league organizers with an Official Edmonton Racquetball Association e-mail address, so that league members and others can communicate. We will also provide you with some WEB space, so that your league can be advertised. If you wish, you can submit League Statistics regularly, news items, notices etc. and we will post them on our Website. Also, we will also post action and/or participant photos pertaining to your league.

Will your league be holding a special function, such as a mini-tournament or league wrap-up? Great! We can lend you a tournament kit that includes items such as paper, pencils, score cards, and a lots of other items used for hospitality (for example, a coffee maker, 2 toasters, utensils, cutting board, etc.).

Registering you league is definitely a win-win situation.

What are the guidelines for our group being classified as a league?
The only requirement is that there are 3 or more people who meet regularly to play.

What is regular?
At least two times a month. You may choose different clubs and different days to play, as long as you play regularly. Your league may play Singles, Doubles or Cutthroat, or a combination of all three. It’s up to you, as long as you play regularly. Did we say that you should play regularly?.

Are we obligated to let others play in our league?
Inviting others to play would classify your league as an Open League. If you just want to get together with your own group of players, your league would be classified as a Closed League.

Although we encourage Open Leagues, you are certainly not obligated to be an Open League. There are various reasons that you may not want others to play. Perhaps you don’t have the court time available. Perhaps there are already too many people in your league.

Whether the league is Open or Closed is up to League organizers. Either way, the Edmonton Racquetball Association encourages you to register your playing group with us.

What are the costs associated with League play?
League play is not a for-profit business. The only costs are the cost it is for you to gain access to the particular club, (see Facilities), and perhaps a small administration cost for the league which usually covers the cost of an end-of-season event. These costs are decided by League Organizers.