The United States Racquetball Association

[USRA] is a not-for-profit corporation designed

to promote the development of competitive and

recreational racquetball in the United States.

The association offers member institutions and

individuals an opportunity to participate and

contribute to the development and growth of the

sport.

The aims and objectives are comprehensive and

listed in Article II, paragraph 202 of the

Constitution and By-Laws of the USRA. Since

1968, with these aims and objectives in mind,

the USRA leadership (made up of a

member-elected Board of Directors and a

salaried national staff) has established and

maintains the programs described in this

section.

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USRA Profile

501-C-3 Charitable Corporation

Founded 1968

Incorporated 1969

USRA Competitive Licensed Members 25,000

State Organizations 50

Regional Organizations 15

National Championships 6

Board of Directors 13

Advisory Councils 7

Headquarters Location Colorado Springs, Colorado

Percent of budget to overhead 5%

Employees 9 full time, 3 part time

Total Racquetball Market 7,665,000 players

Total Fitness Clubs with Racquetball Court 3,000

Club Market 3,000,000 players

Full Member U.S. Olympic Committee: February 18, 1989

Charter MemberInternational Racquetball Federation [IRF]

Recognized by International Olympic Committee [IOC]

Full Member World Games Federation

Full Member General Association of International

Sports Federations[GAISF]

Players/Total

Total Participants 7,665,000

Total Adults 5,779,000

Total Youth 1,886,000

Men 67.4%

Women 32.6%

Age (by total participation)

12-17 yrs 19.4%

18-34 yrs 50.0%

35-54 yrs 23.2%

Players/Frequent (25x/yr)

Frequent Participants 1,684,000

Total Adults 1,364,000

Total Youth 320,000

Men 59.7%

Women 40.3%

Age (by frequent participation)

12-17 yrs 17.4%

18-34 yrs 51.8%

35-54 yrs 25.4%

Income

Less than $25,000 27.8%

$25,000 - $49,000 31.7%

$50,000 and up 40.5%

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