SWISS NEWS
Natalie Zeoli wird 2. in Linden
31. August 2010
Herzliche Gratulation an Natalie für Silber am Challenger Turnier in Deutschland! Mit einem Sieg über die Belgierin Inge Van der Herrewegen und die Deutsche Svenja Kleb konnte sie nur von der Deutschen Jutta Schaub, die in diesem Jahr ihr Comeback gegeben hatte, im Finale gebremst werden!
Das ist vielversprechend für die Zukunft! Gespannt schauen wir auf die Resultate vom kommenden Wochenende in Wien, wo unter anderem auch die Team Weltmeisterschaft stattfinden. Die Schweiz trifft in der ersten Runde auf Finnland – was nicht gerade ein sanfter Start ist... Wir drücken die Daumen! weiterlesen
Eisler und Schäfer sind CH-MeisterIn!
20. August 2010
In insgesamt 6 Kategorien wurde dieses Wochenende im Blue Point in Uster um die Medaillen gekämpf. Bei den Herren setzte sich Christian Schäfer souverän gegen Thomas Wegmann durch und bei den Damen entschied Nicole Eisler das knappe Spiel gegen Florence Favre für sich. Herren Doppel Meister wurden Renato Putelli/Lukas Spring, die zum ersten mal Suat Ulusoys/Thomas Wegmanns Siegesserie stoppen konnten. Mixed Doppel Meister wurden Florence Favre/Tuncay Koc gegen Deborah Hofer/Thomas Wegmann. Der Meistertitel bei den Jungsenioren ging an Graham King und bei den Junioren an Lars Ochsner.
Fotos der glücklichen SiegerInnen und Resultate sind bereits online. weiterlesen
Anmeldung CH-Meisterschaft
16. August 2010
Bald kommt das nächste Highlight des Jahres: Die ersten Racketlon Schweizermeiserschaften finden am Wochenende vom 28.8./29.8. im Blue Point Uster statt! Es hat noch Platz für weitere Anmeldungen... Am besten gleich anmelden und Werbung machen!
Wer den Event kaum erwarten kann, darf die Zeit mit einem Blick in die Galerie (zum Beispiel auf die Bilder von Oberentfelden) werfen. weiterlesen
Gold für Graham King
13. August 2010
Herzliche Gratulation an Graham für seinen souveränen Sieg in der Kategorie +55 am German Open in Nussloch! weiterlesen
Anspruchsvoller Nati A Start
02. August 2010
Trotz der auf die Ferienzeit fallende Vorrunde der Nationalliga A, fanden sich alle 8 Teams vergangenen Samstag im Sports Zugerland in Cham ein. Racketlon Zürich konnte sogar mit Nici Müller (CH-Squash Nr.1, Nr. 37 der Welt) und Jasmin Ballmann (CH-Squash Nr.2) die Abwesenheiten mehr als kompensieren. Für jedes Team standen vier intensive Begegnungen auf dem Programm. Die Resultate und die Tabelle folgen demnächst.
Startschuss Nationalliga A
29. Juli 2010
Diesen Samstag gehts los! Um 15:10 Uhr eröffnen die Zuger Racketeers II gegen den RC Athena mit ihrer Begegnung die erste Interclubsaison in der Geschichte des Schweizer Racketlon Sports. Insgesamt kämpfen 8 Teams um den Titel. Infos zum Spielmodus und das aktuelle Ranking, das für die Setzung der Herren massgebend ist, sind unter Turniere, Nationalliga A zu finden. weiterlesen
Natalie Zeoli und Lukas Spring: Sieg!
26. Juli 2010
Am 17. Juli in Frenkendorf konnten die beiden einen überlegenen Sieg an der Night Tour nach Hause tragen! Die familiäre Stimmung war super! Hier die Resultate: weiterlesen
Sommerpause gibt es nicht!
02. Juli 2010
Nach diesem Höhepunkt mit den Racketlon Swiss Open geht es gleich weiter. Wir blicken schon gespannt auf die 1. Schweizer Meisterschaften diesen August im Blue Point in Uster. Anmeldungen werden ab jetzt gerne entgegen genommen.
Ein gute Vorbereitung auf die Meisterschaften bietet der Night Tour Event am 17. Juli! Also, nicht verpassen und auf nach Frenkendorf! weiterlesen
WM Gold und Bronze
02. Juli 2010
Ein intensives Wochenende gehört seit kurzem der Vergangenheit an. Wir danken nochmals Nico Hobi und Bernie Schöller mit ihrem ganzem Team für die Durchführung der Rackelton Swiss Open 2010. Zu sehen gab es einiges! Krönung war der dritte Rang im Herren Doppel A von Stefan Jetzler mit seinem Hölländischen Partner Paul Twisterling und die Goldmedaille von Suat Ulusoy/Thomas Wegmann bei den Herren B.
In den Einzelkategorien konnten ebenfalls einige Titel in den Amateurklassen geholt werden!
Resultate und Berichte gibts einige nachzulesen. Ein Blick zu den Medienberichten lohnt sich! weiterlesen
Racketlonwetter auch in Uster
23. Juni 2010
Erneut spielte das Wetter super mit und das Dach des Blue Point in Uster hielt den Regen für die Spiele fern. Volle Konzentration galt den schnellen Bällen! Am schnellsten flogen die Bälle im Finale der Herren A und sorgten für einen erneuten Sieg für André Bandi! Boris Klemencic (2.) gelang der Sprung auf das imaginäre Podest bei seinem A Debut. Um Platz 3 kämpften Thomas Wegmann (3.) und Raphael Paglia (4.).
Bei den Herren B gewann Mathias Cajochen gegen Sandro Klarer und bei den Junioren lag der Sieg erneut in festen Händen von Philipp Rohrer.
Das Mixed Doppel wurde dominiert von der Familie Zeoli. Auf den ersten 3 Rängen waren mindestens je ein Zeoli:-). Es gewannen die Eltern Gabriela & Antonio vor Natalie & Martin Ebner. Der Youngster Joshua wurde zusammen mit Viola Schlosser 3.
Herzliche Gratulation!
Ein kleiner Wehrmutstropfen zu all den guten Leistungen ist das Aufgeben auf Grund Bequemlichkeit in der letzten Runde. Gegenüber den Gegnern ist dieses Verhalten sehr unsportlich. (Verletzungen und gegenseitiges Einverständnis ausgeschlossen)
Trotzdem: Das Swiss Open kann kommen! Wir sind bereit!:-) weiterlesen
Gold für Renato Putelli in Belgien
08. Juni 2010
Die lange Reise nach Oudenaarde hatte sich gelohnt: Renato Putelli holte bei den Herren C Gold! Gratuliert werden kann auch zahlreichen anderen Schweizer SpielerInnen zu vereinzelten Siegen.
Wer die gute Vorbereitung am King of Rackets in Belgien für das Swiss Open ende dieses Monats verpasst hatte, kann in Uster am 19. Juni zum Formtest an der Night Tour antreten! Anmeldungen werden noch bis Montag, 14. Juni 20:00 Uhr gerne entgegengenommen. zur Galerie
Racketlon goes ASVZ
21. Mai 2010
Im Rahmen des 4. Racketlon Swiss Open bietet der Akademische Sportverband Zürich (ASVZ) am Freitagnachmittag, 25. Juni, zum ersten Mal ein Racketlonturnier für ASVZ-Mitglieder an. weiterlesen
Racketlonwetter
17. Mai 2010
Letzten Samstag herrschten ideale Racketlon Bedingungen: Draussen trüb und nass – drinnen neonröhrenhell! Nass war bloss der Schweiss!
Bei den Frauen setzte sich Nathalie Zeolie nach ihrem Turniersieg in Lyss erneut durch. Sie entschied die Partie gegen Nicole Eisler mit einer makellosen Leistung im Tennis. Bei den Herren A wurde Lukas Springs diesjährige Siegesserie durch den letztjährigen Punktejäger André Bandi in einem spannenden Finale mit 3 Punkten Differenz gestoppt. Bei den Herren B&C zeigte Boris Klemencic, dass mit ihm künftig bei den Herren A zu rechnen ist, gewann er doch alle Spiele klar noch vor dem Tennis. 2. wurde Vincent Vuarnoz.
Erfreulich ist sodann, dass sich einige Junioren und Juniorinnen in den Herren- resp. Damenkategorien eingeschrieben haben und sich dabei wacker schlugen. Das nächste Turnier findet am 19. Juni 2010 im Blue Point Uster statt. weiterlesen
Hungarian Open
13. Mai 2010
...auch ein paar Schweizerinnen und Schweizer waren dabei! :-) weiterlesen
Silber für Wagner am Italian Open
02. Mai 2010
Vergangenes Wochenende in Milano durfte Michael Wagner seinen sensationellen 2. Platz bei den Herren B feiern. Im Finale musste er sich einzig von dem erfahrenen Peter Sakovics aus Ungarn geschlagen geben. Herzliche Gratulation zu diesem Erfolg! Ebenfalls musste sich Ahmad Bahadli, der in der Schweiz wohnende Iraki, bei den Senioren +45 im Halbfinale von Sakovics geschlagen geben. Er landete am Ende auf Platz 3, was ebenfalls eine tolle Leistung ist! Auch Michael Frass und Tim Bulaty konnten einige Siege für sich entschieden! weiterlesen
2. Night Tour Sieg für Lukas Spring
28. April 2010
Mit 2 vollen 16er Tableaux bei den Herren und 4 Junioren war das Turnier in Kriens letzten Samstag gut besucht. Erneut konnte Lukas Spring ein Sieg für sich verbuchen. Seine ersten 3 Runden gewann er noch vor dem Tennis und im Finale gegen Valentin Infanger war sein Sieg auch im Tennis nicht in Gefahr. Im kleinen Finale gewann Nico Hobi gegen Arno Graf. Bei den Herren C gewann Bernhard Hodler gegen Florence Favre. Da mal wieder zuwenig Anmeldungen bei den Frauen eingegangen waren, zeigte Florence, dass es auch so geht! Bei den Junioren war Philipp Rohrer nicht zu schlagen. weiterlesen
Die ersten 100 sind voll!
28. April 2010
Das Racketlon Swiss Open steuert bei seiner 4. Austragung auf einen neuen Teilnehmerrekord zu. Zwei Monate vor dem Event zählt die Turnierorganisation bereits über 100 Anmeldungen. Sie ist zuversichtlich, den bisherigen Rekord von 190 Einschreibungen zu übertreffen. Interessierte Teilnehmer können sich bis am 11. Juni anmelden. Bei Überbuchung der Kategorien entscheided das Datum des Anmeldeeingangs. weiterlesen
Schlag auf Schlag
21. April 2010
Kaum ist das Turnier in Frauenfeld vorbei, steht auch schon der nächste Stopp der Wilson Racketlon Night Tour kommenden Samstag in Kriens an! Im Thurgau konnte Suat Ulusoy seinen ersten Turniersieg feiern. Dies gelang ihm im Finale gegen Michael Frass mit guten 12 Punkten Vorsprung. Das kleine Finale konnte Michael Wagner für sich entscheiden. Er gewann noch vor dem Tennis gegen Graham King! Herzliche Gratulation und bis Kriens! weiterlesen
WRNT in Frauenfeld
14. April 2010
Das Turnier kommenden Samstag in Frauenfeld ist ausgebucht. Es können keine weiteren Anmeldungen für dieses Turnier entgegengenommen werden. Aber es gibt ja schon bald die nächste Gelegenheit für eine Teilnahme an der Wilson Racketlon Night Tour. Bereits eine Woche später findet in Kriens ein grösseres Turnier statt! Wir hoffen auf ein ebenfalls ausgebuchtes Turnier und freuen uns über zahlreiche Anmeldungen! Die Auslosung für Frauenfeld ist bereits online! weiterlesen
Startschuss NLA
01. April 2010
Die Racketlon Nationalliga A geht diesen Sommer definitiv in die erste Runde! 8 Mannschaften sind gemeldet. Die genauen Spieldaten werden baldmöglichst bekannt gegeben. Weiter ist das SRF Ranking des ersten Quartals online. weiterlesen
Czech Open: Bronze für Graham King
01. April 2010
Gerade mal 3 Racketsüchtige aus der Schweiz fanden den Weg vergangenes Wochenende nach Prag zum Czech Open. Aber trotzdem gabs einen Podestplatz zu feiern! Graham King landete bei den Herren O55 auf dem 3. Platz. Herzliche Gratulation! Renato Putelli bei den Herren C wurde nach 2 siegreichen Runden erst in den Viertelfinals gebremst. Weniger glücklich verlief das Turnier für Nicole Eisler. Sie verlor ihre erste Runde im Elitefeld gegen Simone Seitz im Gummiarm nach 21:19 Sieg im Tennis und spielte um die hinteren Ränge mit. Knapper kann man nicht verlieren:-(. Ebenfalls flog sie im Mixeddoppel zusammen mit dem Deutschen Volker Sach in der ersten Runde gegen die späteren Sieger Vesely/Sodomkova (CZE) und im Damendoppel mit Kirsten Kaptain (NED) gegen die späteren Siegerinnen Horvath/Hrabina raus. Hoffentlich sind beim nächsten internationalen Turnier mehr Schweizerinnen und Schweizer vor Ort!
Racketlon Swiss Open
16. März 2010
Am 1. März öffnete das Anmeldefenster für das 4. Racketlon Swiss Open und die Doppelweltmeister-schaften vom 25.-27. Juni 2010. Sei jetzt dabei wenn sich die Schweizer Racketlonszene mit der Weltelite misst.
Ob Anfänger/in, Fortgeschritten oder Elite, ob U13, U16, U21, O45 oder O55, ob Damen-, Herren- oder Mixed-Doppel, für jede/n gibt es die passenden Kategorien.
Sämtliche Informationen findest du ab sofort auf www.racketlonswissopen.ch.
Wilson Racketlon Night Tour in Lyss
15. März 2010
30 Energiebündel scheuten den (doch meist weiten Weg) ins Bernbiet nicht und lieferten sich wieder heissumkämpfte Matches. Lukas Spring erwies seinem Namen Rookie of the Year 2009 alle Ehre und zeigte, dass mit ihm auch dieses Jahr bei den Herren A zu rechnen ist. Er gewann seine beiden ersten Runden klar noch vor dem Tennis und behielt im engen Finale die Nerven bis am Schluss. So lautete das Resulat gegen Lorenz Arnet 60:56.
Spannend war es auch bei den Damen. Lagen die ersten drei doch sehr eng beieinander. Am Schluss hatte Nathalie Zeoli die Nase vorne. Sie gewann mit einer Differenz von 2 Punkten gegen Nicole Eisler und mit einer Differenz von 3 Punkten gegen Claudia Zuber.
Bei den Herren B zeigte Marc Duckeck, dass sich sein intensiveres Squashtraining gelohnt hat. Gewann er doch in allen Partien in dieser Diziplin, durfte er sich am Schluss im Finale gegen Martin Ebner ebenfalls als Sieger feiern. weiterlesen
Start Schweizer Racketlon NLA
04. März 2010
Nun ist es endlich soweit: Dieses Jahr starten wir in die erste Racketlon NLA-Saison der Schweiz. Dafür müssen dringend noch 3 Mannschaften gegründet werden, um mit einem Feld von mindestens 6 Mannschaften starten zu können. Meldet euch und lässt die Zuger Racketeers, Rapid Luzern und die Ostschweizergruppe nicht allein! Hier einige Eckpunkte zur geplanten Meisterschaft: weiterlesen
Kategorie Herren A an der WRNT in Lyss
04. März 2010
Am Samstag, 13. März 2010, findet die zweite Racketlon Night in Lyss statt. Nach vielen Anfragen eurerseits haben wir entschieden, ab sofort auch Anmeldungen für die Kategorie Herren A entgegen zu nehmen. Meldet euch einfach fürs B an; Wir werden euch dann entsprechend einteilen. Anmeldeschluss ist am Montag, 8. März 2010, 20.00 Uhr. weiterlesen
SSF magazin und Fotos
22. Februar 2010
Gleich zwei interessante Links zum reingucken! Ein kleiner Bericht des Schweizer Sport Fernsehen im Rahmen der neuen Dokureportage im SSF magazin über den Fishermans Stong Man Run portraitiert drei Teilnehmende. Darunter der vom Racketlonfieber angesteckte Jenne.
Ebenfalls sind die Impressionen der letzten Wilson Racketlon Night Tour online.
Erfolgreicher Start in die neue Saison
09. Februar 2010
Vergangenes Wochenende im Sports Zugerland in Cham erfolgte der gelungene Auftakt in die 3. Wilson Racketlon Night Tour. Die beiden Courts waren voll ausgelastet, dass sogar die JuniorInnenkategorie auf Grund zu vieler Anmeldungen leider nicht durchgeführt werden konnte. Sie wurden aber durch eine Tennislektion des Präsidenten entschädigt.
André Bandi führte seine Siegesserie des letzten Jahres fort und gewann im Final souverän gegen Valentin Infanger, der in der ersten Runde Masters Sieger Nico Hobi auf die hinteren Plätze verwiesen hat.
Ebenfalls sehr souverän siegte Suat Ulusoy im Finale der Herren B gegen den Neuling Antonio Zeoli.
Knapper feierten ihren ersten Sieg gleich bei der ersten Teilnahme Nathalie Zeoli/Martin Ebner im Mixed Doppel gegen Nicole Eisler/Renato Putelli.
Bei den Frauen war ein Volleyballteam am Start und lieferten sich interne Duelle! Gaby Doswald siegte vor Claudia Gabriel.
Wir freuten uns über die neuen Gesichter in Cham und auf ein Wiedersehen in Lyss am 13. März. weiterlesen
Wilson Racketlon Night Tour 2010
01. Januar 2010
Bald schon starten wir mit der 3. Wilson Racketlon Night Tour! Los gehts am 6. Februar im Sports Zugerland in Cham/ZG. Alle weiteren Daten findet Ihr unter Turniere. Wir freuen uns auf eine tolle dritte Tour. weiterlesen
Dankeschön & en guete Rutsch
31. Dezember 2009
Das zweite Racketlonjahr neigt sich dem Ende entgegen und wir möchten uns an dieser Stelle nochmals bei Euch allen für die tolle Saison bedanken: Den Racketlonspielerinnen und Spielern für die spannenden Matches, den Tennis- und Squashcentern für die Gastfreundschaft, den Sponsoren, Gönnern und Racketlonbegeisterten för die grossartige Unterstützung, Michael Müller, Diego Staub, Markus Arnet & Conrad Hückstädt für die Zauberbälle im Squash und Badminton und zu guter Letzt dem Team Rapid Luzern fürs Präsent ans OK-Team! Euch allen einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr und bis bald! Euer Swiss Racketlon Team!
Grosser Erfolg am Saisonfinale
02. Dezember 2009
Die Wilson Racketlon Night Tour 2009 krönt mit dem Masters-Turnier im Tennis & Squash Center Sihltal die zweite erfolgreiche Racketlon-Saison in der Schweiz. Die Teilnehmerzahl von über 70 Spielerinnen und Spieler belegt die weiter wachsende Beliebtheit von Racketlon. In einem hochkarätig besetzten Herren A Tableau konnte sich Nico Hobi von Zürich im Finalspiel gegen den Zuger Christian Schäfer durchsetzen. Bei der Damenkonkurrenz war es Nicole Eisler, die gegen die Tischtennisspielerin Florence Favre am längeren Hebel sass. Die Showkämpfe im Squash und Badminton bildeten zusätzliche Highlights, die die Zuschauer nicht so schnell vergessen werden. Mehr Resultate und Bilder sind raufgeladen. weiterlesen
Die Spannung steigt...
25. November 2009
Nächsten Samstag kommt es zum grossen Finale der Wilson Racketlon Night Tour in Langnau! Die Tableauxauslosung ist erfolgt und befindet sich unter der Rubrik Turniere. Mit von der Partie werden neben der Nummer 1 bei den Herren und bei den Damen auch das Schweizer Sport Fernsehen sein! Weitere Highlights bilden die beiden Showkämpfe im Badminton und im Squash! Wir freuen uns jetzt schon auf einen abwechslungsreichen und stimmungsvollen Abend mit spannenden Zwei- respektive Vierkämpfen! Und zum Schluss: Der Apero darf nicht verpasst werden!!!:-) weiterlesen
WM Rückblick
23. November 2009
Ein intensives Wochenende ist vorüber. Einige werden aber noch für einige Tage die Spuren der WM in ihren Knochen und Muskeln spüren... Dem Team Schweiz (Michael Wagner HE1, Philipp Häfliger HE1, Nicole Eisler D1, Christian Schäfer HE2 und Lorenz Arnet HE3 ) gelang es zwar nicht in der ersten Runde die späteren Weltmeister Polen zu besiegen, jedoch überraschte es nach dem Sieg über Kanada mit einem Sieg über die Engländer, die die Schweizer völlig unterschätzt hatten und mit einer Ersatzmannschaft antraten. Besonders in der finalen Tennispartie der Herren 3 konnte der Badmintonspezialist Lorenz Arnet gegen den Tennisspezialisten Stuart Foster die noch fehlenden Punkte dank seinen starken Nerven holen. Auch die Ersatzspieler Renato Putelli und Remo Stössel kamen im letzten Spiel noch zum Einsatz gegen Belgien und boten dem Team bestehend aus 4 Herren A Spielern beachtlich die Paroli. Leider reichte es nicht ganz am Ende. Insgesamt überzeugte die Mannschaft als Team, denn jeder konnte wichtige Punkte sammeln und so zum guten 10. Platz beitragen. Medaillen im Einzelwettbewerb gab es dieses Jahr für die Schweiz leider nicht. Einige Rangierungen unter den 10 Besten sind aber auch beachtliche Resultate. weiterlesen
Highlight Nr. 2 im November
09. November 2009
Der Saisonhöhepunkt der Wilson Racketlon Night Tour 2009 findet am Samstag 28. November in Langnau statt. Showkämpfe, die übergabe der Preise und ein Apero werden zu diesem unvergesslichen Abend beitragen. Also nicht zögern mit der Anmeldung und Bestellung der Preise nicht vergessen! weiterlesen
Highlight Nr. 1 im November
09. November 2009
Die Racketlon-WM in Löhne steht vor der Tür! Die Schweiz wird mit einem Team (Lorenz Arnet, Christian Schäfer, Michael Wagner, Philipp Häfliger und Nicole Eisler) an den Start gehen und sich mit 14 anderen Nationen messen. Glückt eine Überraschung? Wir sind gespannt und drücken schon jetzt auch allen weiteren Teilnehmenden die Daumen!
Gelungener Abend im WASE
02. November 2009
Erneut konnte Nico Hobi einen Sieg an der Wilson Racketlon Night Tour feiern. Er bezwang die Nummer 1 der Night Tour, André Bandi, im Halbfinal und schlussendlich Valentin Infanger im Final. Bei den Herren B setzte sich der Neuling Oliver Merkofer gegen Renato Putelli durch. Die Damen und die Juniorinnen und Junioren spielten im Round Robin System. Die Nase vorne bei den Frauen hatte dabei die ungeschlagene Tennisspielerin Gabriela Gut. Gerg Schlosser zeigte bei den Jungen, mit wem man in Zukunft rechnen darf. Er blieb ebenfalls ungeschlagen. Die Ergebnisse im Detail sind unter Resultate/Rankings zu finden. weiterlesen
Birrhard, wir kommen!
28. Oktober 2009
Diesen Samstag wird im Sportcenter WASE wieder mächtig den Bällen und Shuttles hinterhergejagt... Mal schauen, wer schon in WM Form ist! Es ist das letzte Turnier in der Schweiz vor der WM! Die Tableaux der 4 Kategorien sind online! weiterlesen
Swiss Racketlon im Oktober
20. Oktober 2009
Die Details des Tableau von der Wilson Night Tour in Burgdorf sind nun bei den Resultaten zu finden. Für das Turnier in Birrhard Ende dieses Monats werden noch immer gerne Anmeldungen entgegen genommen. 5 verschiedene Kategorien stehen zur Auswahl. Achtung: Pro Teilnehmerin und Teilnehmer ist aber nur eine Anmeldung möglich. Bis bald Im Kanton Aargau! weiterlesen
Premiere in Burgdorf
14. Oktober 2009
Letzten Samstag gastierte die Wilson Racketlon Night Tour zum ersten Mal im bernischen Burgdorf. Für einige kam die Anreise zwar schon einem Marathon gleich. Dennoch konnte ein gut besetztes 16er Tableau mit vielen alten aber auch vereinzelt neuen Gesichtern gefüllt werden. Sieger des Abends war ungefährdet André Bandi. Er bezwang Daniel Greter im Final. Weitere Resultate folgen. Die Bilder sind bereits online.
Fotos Kriens online
24. September 2009
Impressionen von Kriens sind ab heute in der Galerie zu finden. Wem diese Bilder noch nicht genügen, kann auch sich auch noch ein Film aus dieser Welt der fliegenden Bälle anschauen!
Turnierankündigungen Oktober
22. September 2009
Mit gleich 2 Turnieren wartet die Night Tour nächsten Monat: Das erste Turnier am 10. Oktober in Burgdorf beinhaltet eine reine Einzelkonkurrenz. Für das zweite Turnier in Birrhard am 31. Oktober gibt es noch eine wichtige Mitteilung: Es ist nicht (wie ursprünglich geplant) ein reines Doppelturnier! ACHTUNG: Es sind folgende Kategorien geplant: HE, DE, HD, MD und JU. Meldet euch am besten für beide Turniere schon heute an! weiterlesen
Reglement Night Tour
22. September 2009
Die aktuellen Wilson Racketlon Night Tour Bestimmungen und das Punktereglement sind ab sofort unter der Rubrik Swiss Racketlon/Reglemente als PDF downloadbar. weiterlesen
Erfolg: 5 Kategorien - 52 SpielerInnen
21. September 2009
Vergangenen Samstag wurde erstmals in 5 Kategorien um Siege und Punkte gefightet. Die Stimmung war grossartig! Bei den Herren A zeigte Stefan Jezler, wer in der Schweiz die Nummer 1 ist! Er gewann im Finale gegen Christian Schäfer, musste sich allerdings im Halbfinale erst mal in einem spannenden Duell gegen Lorenz Arnet durchsetzen. Bei den Frauen siegte zum ersten Mal Nicole Eisler gegen Florence Favre. Sieger bei den Herren B wurde Frederick Floether vor Christian Kürsteiner, bei den Junioren U18 David Neyer vor Yannick Lindemann und bei den Junioren U14 Jan Weis vor Philipp Rohrer. Herzliche Gratulation auch Linda Rohrer, die das Duell bei den Mädchen gewann! Die detaillierten Resultate sind online. Fotos folgen diese Woche! weiterlesen
Erneuter Sieg von André Müller
13. September 2009
Beim gestrigen Turnier in Frenkendorf hat André Müller teuflisch gut gespielt:-) und souverän im Final gegen Lorenz Arnet gewonnen. Im Spiel um Platz 3 gewann Christian Schäfer gegen Lukas Spring mit einer Differnenz von 5 Punkten. Dies in einem einzigen 16er Tableau und bei gemütlicher Stimmung! Die detaillierten Resultate sind online. weiterlesen
Erfolgreiches Wochenende in Wien
12. September 2009
Die Schweiz konnte sich letztes Wochenende am Austrian Open 5x über einen Podestplatz freuen! Herzliche Gratulation zu diesen Erfolgen! Sieg im Herren B Doppel durch Conrad Hückstädt/Valentin Infanger, 3. Platz Damen Doppel Nicole Eisler/Eefje Henkelmann (NED), 3. Platz Herren Doppel A Stefan Jezler/Emil Bergander (DEN), 3. Platz Herren B Nico Hobi, 3. Platz Seniors +55 Graham King. Leider verpasste Nicole Eisler bei den Damen A erneut das Podest und wurde am Ende gute 4. Bilder sind in der Galerie zu finden. weiterlesen
Daumen drücken
2. September 2009
Dieses Wochenende werden einige Schweizer SpielerInnen in Wien am Novomatic Austrian Open ganz schön ins Schwitzen kommen. Hoffentlich wird ihr Einsatz mit einer Medaille belohnt werden! Wir wünschen schon mal viel Erfolg und Spass!
Turnierankündigung Frenkendorf
24. August 2009
Und schon steht die nächste Night an... Die Anmeldeplattform zur Night vom 12. September im Bächliacker ist offen und wir freuen uns auf zahlreiche Anmeldungen! Neu werden die Kategorien Herren Einzel, Damen Einzel, Herren Doppel und Mixed Doppel angeboten! Wir freuen uns auf eine weitere tolle Night! Bis bald im Bächliacker. weiterlesen
Tolle Stimmung in Uster
24. August 2009
Erstmals konnten sich die JuniorInnen in einem eigenen Tableau ein Kräftemessen liefern. Der junge Squasher Gergö Schlosser konnte das Turnier für sich entscheiden. Eine klare Sache war der Sieg auch für André Bandi gegen Lukas Spring (Herren A) und für Philip Puls gegen Pascal Sutter (Herren B). Im Mixed Doppel hatten Nicole Eisler und Renato Putelli stets die Nase vorne! Bilder und Resultate sind online!
Tableaux Uster online
19. August 2009
Der Spielplan mit den Tableaux für kommenden Samstag, 22. August 2009, im Blue Point Uster sind online. Wir erwarten spannende Spiele und gute Stimmung! Bis bald! weiterlesen
3. Wilson Racketlon Night
17. August 2009
Am Samstag, 22. August 2009 findet die 3. Wilson Racketlon Night im Blue Point Uster statt. Gespielt wird in den Konkurrenzen Herren Einzel, Damen Einzel, Mixed Doppel, Herren Doppel und Junioren. Anmeldeschluss ist am Dienstag, 18. August 2009, 20 Uhr. weiterlesen
Erneuter Erfolg im Blue Point
15. Juli 2009
In einem spannenden Finale in der Konkurrenz Herren Einzel konnte sich im A-Tableau Christian Schäfer gegen den erfahrenen André Bandi durchsetzen. Im B-Tableau siegte Olaf Huber gegen Remo Stössel. In der Damenkonkurrenz setzte sich die Tennisspielerin Claudia Zuber gegen die Squasherin Esther Dübendorfer durch. Eine zweite Auflage dieses Turniers in Uster wird es schon am 22. August 2009 wieder geben. Die Resultate und erste Impressionen sind online! weiterlesen
Anmeldung Uster luft
01. Juli 2009
Nach vergangnenem Wochenende folgt auch schon das nächste Highlight des Jahres. Letztes Jahr in Uster stellte die Night Tour den Teilnehmerrekord auf! Den gilt es dieses Jahr zu toppen! Meldet euch also noch bis diesen Sonntag an! Wir sehen uns am 11. Juli zum Einzelturnier im Bluepoint in Uster! weiterlesen
Stefan Jezler mit erstem Heimsieg
29. Juni 2009
An den 3. Racketlon Swiss Open im Sportcenter Vitis in Schlieren kam es in der Männer Elite Kategorie zum erhofften Final zwischen dem topgesetzten Deutschen Alexander Köpf und dem Schweizer Stefan Jezler aus Brüttisellen. Jezler gewann in einem spannenden Endspiel. Dank seinem Sieg kams zum ersten Mal in der Geschichte der Racketlon Swiss Open zu einem Schweizer Sieg. Bei den Frauen verteidigte die Deutsche Silke Altmann den Titel vor der Tschechin Katharina Sodomkova. weiterlesen
Resultate Kriens online
24. Juni 2009
Die Resultate vom vergangenen Wochenende der Wilson Racketlon Night Tour in Kriens sind online! Nochmals herzlichen Dank an das Center und allen Teilnehmenden für die fairen Spiele! Nun sollten alle in Form sein für das Swiss Open vom kommenden Wochenende! Zum ersten Mal wird am Freitag ein Doppelturnier durchgeführt. 48 angemeldete Spieler zeigen, dass das Interesse da ist. Ebenfalls neu wurde die nationale Rookies Kategorie eingeführt. Gedacht für Spieler, welche einmal Racketlon-Luft schnuppern möchten, jedoch nicht so ambitioniert sind. Fast 40 Spielerinnen und Spieler machen von diesem Angebot Gebrauch. HOPP SCHWIIZ! weiterlesen
2. Sieg für André Müller
21. Juni 2009
Vergangene Nacht konnte André Müller an seinem letztjährigen Sieg gestern in Kriens ansetzen und schlug Daniel Greter in einem spannenden Finale. Ebenso setzte sich Renato Putelli bei den Herren B gegen alle seine Konkurrenten durch. 2. wurde Daniel Felix. Erwähnenswert ist auch der Mut und das Selbstvertrauen von J. P. Die 2. Klässlerin fightete als einzige Spielerin bei den Herren tapfer mit. Die Resultate werden sobald als möglich aufgeschaltet. Impressionen sind bereits online! weiterlesen
Anmeldung für Kriens
08. Juni 2009
In 2 Wochen findet ein weiterer Event der Wilson Racketlon Night Tour statt! Wir hoffen auf zahlreiche Anmeldungen! Zudem bietet dieses Turnier die ideale Vorbereitung für das Swiss Open vom 26.-28. Juni in Schlieren. Der Anmeldeschluss fürs Swiss Open wurde auf den 12. Juni verschoben. Die Anmeldedeadline für Kriens ist der 14. Juni! weiterlesen
3 Medaillen für die Schweiz
08. Juni 2009
Vergangenes Wochenende sorgte eine kleine Schweizer Gruppe für gute Resultate am King of Rackets Turnier in Oudenaarde (Belgien). Der Doppeltitel holte sich Stefan Jezler zusammen mit dem Holländischen Spieler Paul Twisterling in einem packenden Finish! Mit nur einem Punkt Vorsprung gewannen sie gegen die polnischen Favoriten. Michael Wagner hatte dagegen Pech im Herren C Finale und verlor im Gummiarm gegen den Belgier Yannick De Broe. Trotzdem Gratulation zum 2. Rang und zum 3. Rang von Stefan Jezler im Herren A. Knapp verfehlte Daniel Farine mit dem guten 4. Platz das Podest bei den Vet 55+. Nicole Eislers 7. Rang bei den Damen A, ein weiterer 7. Rang für sie im Mixed Doppel zusammen mit Michael Wagner, Rang 11 für Michael Frass mit Partner Jason Granville (NZ) im Doppel und Platz 29 für Michael Frass im Herren B rundeten die guten Ergebnisse ab! Impressionen in der Galerie. weiterlesen
Zürich ist breit für Racketlon
26. Mai 2009
Vom 26.-28. Juni 2009 finden in Schlieren die 3. Racketlon Swiss Open statt. Der Racketlon-Höhepunkt in der Schweiz zieht auf Grund der guten Organisation und der Kapazität im Sportcenter immer viele Spieler an. Nur schon am Samstag wird auf 30 Plätzen gleichzeitig gespielt. Preise im Wert von ca. 2400 Euro, der offerierte Spaghettiplausch am Samstagabend und 40% Rabatt auf Hotelpreise sind weitere Vorteile für die Teilnehmer. Es werden 20 Kategorien vom Schüler über Anfänger bis zum Profi angeboten, jeder kann also auf seinem entsprechenden Niveau spielen. Melde dich und interessierte Kollegen noch bis nächste Woche an auf www.racketlonswissopen.ch!
World Squash Day
20. Mai 2009
Squash will im Oktober 2009 olympisch werden! Aus diesem Anlass findet am 23. Mai 2009 ein weltweiter Squash-Tag statt: World Squash Day is a celebration of Squash as a sport in general. The clear aim is to attract media attention throughout the globe, increasing awareness about Squash enthusiasm to become a part of the Olympic Games for 2016. Join us in out attempt to send the message about what a fantastic game our beloved Squash is! Im Vitis und im Sports Zugerland! weiterlesen
Bienvenue à Romanel-sur-Lausanne
19. Mai 2009
In 3 Wochen, am Samstag 6. Juni, startet die Wilson Racketlon Night Tour in der Westschweiz! Das Einzelturnier wartet auf alte und neue Gesichter! Hoffentlich nehmen viele den langen Weg in den Green Club Romanel auf sich und erfreuen sich an packenden Spielen. Es würde uns auch sehr freuen, Spielerinnen und Spieler aus der Umgebung herzlich willkommen zu heissen! weiterlesen
Bericht von Conrad Höckstädt
19. Mai 2009
Nachdem ich im vergangenen Herbst schon an der Team- und Individual-WM im Racketlon teilnahm, wollte ich mal wieder über den Badminton-Tellerrand hinaus schauen und WM-Luft in der 4-Schlägersportart schnuppern, diesmal in den Doppeldisziplinen. Als Training diente eine Woche zuvor die Racketlon-Nighttour in Lyss, welche ich nach 5 teilweise harten Einzel-Matches etwas überraschend gewinnen konnte. weiterlesen
Die Zeit ist noch nicht reif...
06. Mai 2009
Die zweite Racketlon-Saison brachte ein Novum mit sich: reine Doppelturniere. Leider mussten wir nun aber feststellen, dass wir damit (noch) nicht auf genügend grosses Interesse stossen. Wir haben die Konsequenzen daraus gezogen und das Doppelturnier anlässlich der 2. Wilson Racketlon Night in Frenkendorf vom kommenden Wochenende leider absagen müssen. Als Ersatz wird voraussichtlich im Herbst ein Einzelturnier in Frenkendorf stattfinden. Mehr bald an dieser Stelle...
Anmeldung Frenkendorf
23. April 2009
Schlag auf Schlag folgen sich die Racketlon Night Tour Events im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes! Am 9. Mai gehts mit einem Doppel- Mixed Turnier weiter! Wir freuen uns auf zahlreiche Anmeldungen und spannende Spiele! weiterlesen
Winner Nico Hobi + Thomas Wegmann
23. April 2009
Im Rahmen der Wilson Racketlon Night Tour 09 wurde zum ersten Mal ein Turnier in der Ostschweiz, in Frauenfeld, ausgetragen. Das Teilnehmerfeld war mit hochkarätigen Spielern besetzt, was für ein spannendes Turnier mit eng umkämpften Partien sorgte. weiterlesen
Premiere in der Ostschweiz
16. April 2009
Kommenden Samstag gastiert die Wilson Racketlon Night Tour zum ersten mal in Frauenfeld. In den beiden Kategorien A und B werden spannende Spiele erwartet. Leider konnte auf Grund zu weniger Anmeldungen kein Damentableau aufgestellt werden! Schade!!! Die Tableaux sind online! weiterlesen
3. Rang Men B in Prag für Höckstädt
09. April 2009
Conrad konnte mit einer konstanten Leistung eine Medaille gewinnen! Gratulation! Allen anderen Vertreter unter Schweizer Flagge verlief das Wochenende in Prag nicht wunschgemäss. Aber wie sagt man so schön: Dabei sein ist alles!:-) ...und die Playersparty war Stimmung pur! Impressionen sind in der Galerie zu finden. Alle Resultate befinden sich auf der tschechischen Homepage. weiterlesen
Conrad Höckstädt gewann in Lyss
18. März 2009
Nachdem Conrad an den Badminton Swiss Open im Herrendoppel bereits in der ersten Qualifikationsrunde gegen 2 starke Indonesier ausgeschieden war, konnte er am vergangenen Wochenende seine Chance im Final packen und gewann gegen André Bandi. Das Spiel um Platz 3 und 4 konnte Ahmad Bahadli leider verletzungshalber gegen Valentin Infanger nicht mehr antreten. Alle Resultate sind online! weiterlesen
Night Tour zu Gast in Lyss
04. März 2009
Samstag Nacht, 14. März, findet das erste Racketlon Turnier im Kanton Bern statt! Nützt die Chance und meldet euch noch heute zum ersten Einzel-Turnier dieses Jahres an! Bis jetzt sind noch nicht allzu viele Anmeldungen eingegangen. Es darf also noch Werbung gemacht werden! weiterlesen
Stefan Jezler gewinnt in Ungarn
23. Februar 2009
Wir gratulieren Stefan zu seiner tollen Leistung und dem Sieg bei den Herren A in Pecs. Dies ist der erste Sieg eines Schweizers an einem World Tour Event im A Feld in der Geschichte des Racketlon! Mögen noch zahlreiche weitere Siege kommen!:-) weiterlesen
Turnierpreisekatalog online
14. Februar 2009
Für alle PunktegewinnerInnen der Wilson Racketlon Night Tour 2008 besteht ab jetzt die Möglichkeit ihre Punkte gegen attraktive Preise einzutauschen! Viel Spass beim Auswählen! weiterlesen
Resulate online
06. Februar 2009
Die detailierte Rangliste ist unter RESULTATE/RANKINGS zu finden. Dieses Wochenende wird auch der Wilson Katalog an alle letztjährigen PunktegewinnerInnen verschickt, aus welchem die Preise den Punkten entsprechend eingetauscht werden können. Für das nächste Turnier in Lyss hoffen wir auf volle Tableaux. Die Anmeldeplattform ist eröffnet! weiterlesen
Geglückter Start
02. Februar 2009
Am vergangenen Wochenende fanden zahlreiche "alte" und "neue" Gesichter den Weg nach Cham zum Auftakt der diesjährigen Wilson Racketlon Night Tour! Für das Doppel Turnier waren nicht nur Einzelleistungen gefragt, sondern auch ein perfektes Zusammenspiel. Dies gelang im Herren Doppel den Siegern Daniel Greter/Stefan Jezler gegen André Bandi/Raphael Paglia am besten. Im Mixed Doppel entschieden Cornelia Lüthi /André Fürer das Finalspiel ebenfalls knapp vor Nicole Eisler/Marco Woodtli für sich. Einige Impressionen sind bereits auf in der Galerie zu finden. Die Resultate folgen. weiterlesen
Letzte Chance...
26. Januar 2009
...um nächsten Samstag an der 1. Wilson Racketlon Night dieses Jahres dabei zu sein. Anmeldeschluss ist verschoben auf den 27. Januar! Um die Tableaux ideal zu besetzten fehlt insbesondere noch eine Frau! Ausserdem ist nun auch das Antragsformular für eine Racketlon Verbands-Mitgliedschaft online, womit du unter anderem Vergünstigungen zu den Turnieren erhälst! weiterlesen
Nächstes Wochenende gehts los!
23. Januar 2009
Auf internationaler Ebene hat der Racketlon-Turnierbetrieb bereits letztes Wochenende in Schweden begonnen. Michael Frass, Philipp Häfliger und Valentin Infanger konnten dabei bereits das erste Mal in diesem Jahr punkten. Für alle anderen startet die Saison mit dem Doppelturnier am 30. Januar in Cham. Es hat noch zahlreiche freie Plätze und Werbung machen ist auch nicht verboten! Weitere Infos zum Turnier und der gesamten Wilson Racketlon Night Tour können dem Flyer entnommen werden. Bis bald! weiterlesen
Start Wilson Racketlon Night Tour 2009
20. Dezember 2008
Die Tour wird am Samstag, 31. Januar 2009 im Sports Zugerland in Cham/ZG, mit einem Doppelturnier ihren Auftakt nehmen. Konkurrenzen sind Herren Doppel und Mixed Doppel. Man kann nur in einer Konkurrenz mitmachen. Der Flyer der gesamten Tour folgt. Wir wünschen allen frohe und erholsame Festtage! Zur Anmeldung... weiterlesen
Fotos von der WM
08. Dezember 2008
Die Bilder von Fürth sind in der Galerie! Zudem sind die in der Nürnberger Nachrichten und Fürther Nachrichten erschienenen Artikel ebenfalls online. Die Daten für die Racketlon Night Tour 2009 werden demnächst bekannt gegeben! weiterlesen
Nico Hobi ist Herren C Vizeweltmeister
02. Dezember 2008
Herzliche Gratulation zum Titel! Es gab einiges zu zittern an den Racketlon-Weltmeisterschaften vom letzten Wochenende in Deutschland: Den Auftakt machte der aktuell wohl beste Schweizer Racketlonspieler Stefan Jezler bereits im ersten Spiel. Nach vier Sätzen hatte er genau gleich viele Punkte wie sein Gegner Kainulainen aus Finnland und musste einen Entscheidungspunkt (Gummiarm) spielen, den er gewann. Leider konnte er auf Grund von Magenproblemen nicht zum 2.Spiel gegen ODonnel antreten, gewann aber sein Platzierungsspiel am Tag danach gegen den Holländer Twisterling wiederum. weiterlesen
WM-Bericht von Conrad Hückstädt
01. Dezember 2008
Mit der Motivation aus dem Abschlussturnier der Schweizer Racketlon Night Tour-Serie in Langnau vom vergangenen Wochenende machten sich mehrere Kleingruppen von Enthusiasten auf den Weg zur 8. Weltmeisterschaft in der noch relativ jungen Sportart. weiterlesen
Erste Grösse aus Fürth
26. November 2008
Gegen Polen war nichts zu holen, gegen Holland spielten wir gegen ne Wand, aber gegen Italy das ischs gsi! So das Fazit der ersten Schweizer Nationalmannschaft in der Geschichte des Racketlon! Dank dem Sieg über Italien konnte das Turnier auf Platz 11 beendet werden. Das Challenger Team erkämpfte sich nicht nur dank Aldi-billig-Schlägern den guten 5. Rang!
Resultate und Bericht
24. November 2008
Die Resultate vom vergangenen Wochenende sind online! Wir gratulieren den Winnern zu ihren super Leistungen: Florence Favre (Damen), André Bandi (Herren A), Nico Hobi (Herren B), Dermot Ogrady (Herren C), Hückstädt / Arnet (Herrendoppel A), Spring / Ellenberger (Herrendoppel B). Zudem ist ein Bericht vom Turnier in Birrhard im Tennismagazin Smash erschienen. weiterlesen
Herzlichen Dank...
23. November 2008
...dem Tennis- und Squashcenter Sihltal für die Gastfreundschaft bis in die frühen Morgenstunden und Monika Führer & Florence Favre und Markus Arnet & Conrad Hückstädt für die Zauberbälle im Tischtennis und Badminton! Zahlreiche neue und alte Gesichter lieferten sich gestern packende Duelle zum Ende der ersten Wilson Racketlon Night Tour. Der Champagner danach war sicherlich verdient! Die Bilder sind bereits in der Galerie. Resulate folgen. Die erspielten Punkte sind gespeichert und können bald in tolle Preise eingetauscht werden! UND: Vielen Danke dem Luzerner Team für das OK-Geschenk!!!
Tipps fürs WM Wochenende
14. November 2008
Wer nicht in Deutschland am Spielen oder Fanen ist: Das ZDF wird an allen 4 Tagen anwesend sein und einen ca. 6minütigen Beitrag am Sonntag, den 30.11. ab 17 Uhr in der Sportreportage senden! Für alle, die Live-Sport bevorzugen: Im Vitis findet am 29. November ein Showkampf mit dem amtierenden Weltmeister im Squash Ramy Ashour aus Aegypten gegen die aktuelle Weltnummer 3 aus England James Willstrop statt! weiterlesen
Letztes Night Tour Turnier 2008
14. November 2008
Der 22. November kommt bald und bei den Männern platzt das Tableau schon fast aus allen Nähten! Bei den Frauen kann das leider noch nicht behauptet werden! Letzte Gelegenheit mit den guten Vorsätzen nicht erst im neuen Jahr zu beginnen. Anmeldung noch bis zum 16. November möglich! Wir freuen uns auf spannende Spiele, packende Showkämpfe und eine gesellige Players Party!
WM mit zwei Schweizer Teams
13. November 2008
Daniel Greter, Philipp Häfliger, Michael Frass, Nicole Eisler werden für das Swiss National Team kämpfen. Das Swiss Challenger Team mit Conrad Hückstädt, Valentin Infanger, Kilian Rotzler, Michael Wagner und Pia Bürgin wird ebenfalls Punkte jagen! HOPP SCHWIIZ, tolle Smashs und lucky Nick-shots!!!
Endspurt
04. November 2008
Die Saison 2008 neigt sich mit zwei kommenden Höhepunkten dem Ende: In der Nacht vom 22. November wird am letzten Turnier der Racketlon Night Tour in Langnau nochmals vollgas gegeben und anschliessend mit Showkämpfen und Apero so richtig gefeiert! Dieser Anlass bietet für einige nochmals eine optimale Vorbereitung für die WM in Fürth (27. - 30. November). Dieses Jahr wird die Schweiz zum ersten mal mit einem Team an der WM vertreten sein. Wir drücken schon jetzt die Daumen!
5. Wilson Racketlon Night Tour
05. Oktober 2008
Die Racketlon Night Tour macht am 18. Oktober 2008 Halt im Kanton Aargau. Anmeldungen sind noch bis zum 11. Oktober möglich. Nicht vergessen! Bis bald im Sportcenter Birrhard!
2. Vitis Racketlon Swiss Open
16. September 2008
Das 2. VITIS Racketlon Swiss Open 2008 gehört der Vergangenheit an. Die zweite Ausgabe konnte nahtlos an den Grosserfolg der Premiere anknüpfen. Gewinnerinnen und Gewinner: Men A Christoph Krenn (AUT), Women A Silke Altmann (GER), Men B Sandro Deeg (GER), Woman B Nicole Eisler (SUI), Men C Peter Sakovics (UNG), Men D Bernhard Hodler (SUI), Veterans 045 Peter Sakovics (UNG), Juniors U21 Paul Sach (GER) weiterlesen
Halt in Frenkendorf
21. August 2008
Racketlon-Zeitungsberichte sind unter TURNIERE zu finden: "Die Wilson Racketlon Night Tour 08 hat ihren zweiten Halt in Frenkendorf gemacht. Die zahlreich erschienenen Spieler und Zuschauer waren begeistert von dieser noch neuen Kombinationssportart..." weiterlesen
Ein grosses Dankeschön...
13. Juli 2008
...allen Beteiligten für die tolle Racketlon Night im Sportcenter Blue Point Uster. Resultate, Bilder und aktuelle Rankings sind aufgeschaltet. Ebenfalls der erschienene Zeitungsartikel: "Am vergangenen Wochenende sind im Blue Point Sportcenter in Uster über 50 Tischtennis-, Badminton-, Squash- und Tennisspieler zusammengekommen, um unter sich den besten Rückschlagsportler ausfindig zu machen..." weiterlesen
Racketlon.ch...
31. Mai 2008
...hat ein neues Auftreten! Neu gelayoutet und immer aktuell findet Ihr hier Infos, Resultate und Bilder.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Köpf + Schaub ready for World Champs
30. August 2010
Alex Köpf and Jutta Schaub take the home titles in their city of Linden at ALTERNATE Open Challenger (27.-29. August) and prove that Germany is a hot candidate for one of the World Champs titles next weekend in Austria. A surprise were the finalists. On the one side Canadian Fredric Damours, who made it to the Elite final and will lead his home country to the Worlds and on the other side Swiss girl Natalie Zoeli. Köpf can be proud over a triple victory, also winning the Men Doubles with Elmar Schaub, as well as the Mixed with Jutta Schaub. Juniors and Seniors als went to Germany, with Henning Kleb and Volker Sach. Most scores are already on www.resultreporter.com. Due to network problems the rest is still to be recovered. weiterlesen
World Champs: Record of 19 Nations
23. August 2010
All draws for the 9th FIR World Champs for nationalteams from 3rd to 5th September in Austria have been done for the first time ever in public at prize giving ceremony at English Open and are now online on www.resultreporter.com. A record of 19 teams are competing for the title, five more than ever before. With Russia, Pakistan and Israel no less than 3 new teams have entered. Furthermore 8 Seniors (+45) nationalteams as well as 5 Juniors (u21) nationalteams have accepted the first ever challenge to become World Champion. The timeschedule and all draws for NOVOMATIC Austrian Open with over 300 entries held at the same time will follow on Friday 27th of August. Late entries for the waiting list, please e-mail krenn@racketlon.at and all further tournament information is on www.racketlon.at/wct2010. weiterlesen
Wildcard players win English Open
22. August 2010
Never before have wildcard players won an Elite draw of a FIR World Tour Event. That was until last weekend at English Open (20.-22.) it was four English in a row. Edward Batson defeated both Rickard Persson and Jermaine Manners to win the Men Elite, while Isabelle Tyrrell outclassed topseed Natalie Lawrence in round one to win the final in Women Elite against Sarah-Jane Perry. Finally newcomers Stahl/McKee won the Men Doubles. Only Seniors (45+) went to one of the top favourites with David Lazarus. Most of the draws are now completed on www.resultreporter.com. The rest will follow. weiterlesen
28 teams battling for World Champs Title
12. August 2010
The new innovation of World Champs for Juniors (u21) and Seniors (+45) Nationalteams is a great success. In total 28 teams - 16 Elite, 8 Seniors, 4 Juniors - are expected at the World Champs Teams held together with 6th NOVOMATIC Austrian Open in Wr. Neudorf (next to Vienna) from 3-5 September. Hotel rooms in the official 4-star tournament hotel where the shuttle service runs, are only pre booked until 15th of August, so make your booking fast. “We are proud to offer the most for entry fees”, says Tournament Director Christoph Krenn referring to the shuttle service, tournament magazine, players buffet, players party and free water on the courts. All information on www.racketlon.at/wct2010 or sign in directly until entry deadline 20th of August www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
Alternate Open: Challenger record
09. August 2010
With not more than 2 weeks until the entry deadline and about 3 weeks before the official start of the Alternate Racketlon Open (27-29. August) the preparations are close to be finished and we are looking forward to a great Racketlon weekend together with you. As done during the Bundesliga and German Championship weekend in November 09 the entire venue will exclusively be reserved for Racketlon players and fans. We will have 3 courts of each sport and a lot of space to play many many games. We have nearly broken the 50 entries mark (some last spots to gain the 5 €off voucher are still available) however planning to welcome at least 100 or more players from everywhere. Most of the squad from the Alternate Linden Racketeers (German Bundesliga champion 2009) has surely already entered as well as nearly the entire line up of the German National Team which will fight for medals in Vienna the week after – therewith the Challenger will be a competitive environment for international top players as well as for any new faces welcoming on the tour in the different classes within this challenger tournament! weiterlesen
Australia before and South Africa after
06. August 2010
Racketlon is on the march all over the continents again. Last Sunday 1st August the already 4th Cape Open was held in South Africa with South African chairman Patric Kalous reporting. This weekend the 2nd La Trobe University Racketlon in Melbourne, Australia will take place on Saturday 7th August organised by Leigh Sands, with former English international Calum Munro topseeded. "Both destinations are very important for FIR and I hope the success will inspire South Africa and Australia to become next FIR members", says FIR-President Marcel Weigl. weiterlesen
New Breed of English Racketlon
05. August 2010
With less than 3 weeks before the English Open (20-22.8), the entry deadline is imminent on 6th of August. Undoubtedly, because of the popular Austrian Open & WC Teams two weeks later, elite entries have suffered slightly. Not withstanding this, the entry is still as always excellent with an influx of new players to the sport as well as some familiar faces. Certainly, domestic talents Jermaine Manners and Natalie Lawrence can be pointed to as favourites for the title. However, do not bet against other excellent talents like Edward Batson and Sarah Jane-Perry. Of course, like the Premier League transfer window we always expect a www.lastminute.com entry. The most famous of these was Magnus Eliasson in 2006 who entered at 23.59. Not withstanding this, the prize money and podium is open to a bigger range of players than ever before. For the domestic fraternity, we will be most proud if once again a British player captures the title. Doug Struthers defeated Marcel Weigl in the final of 2004 and Calum Reid beat Stefan Adamsson in a famous final in 2005, also named The Reid Awakening. Neither Calum or Douglas for different reasons are thought to be at the event this year. weiterlesen
Austrians steal Germans home show
01. August 2010
Joey Schubert wins his third World Tour title of the year with his first victory ever over fellow Michi Dickert in the final of German Open (30.7 - 1.8) in Nussloch. The two also win their second Doubles Title together. Germans hit back in Womens Single where Andrea Scharnagl wins her fist title on the FIR World Tour. Yet another title for Peter Sakovics in +45, Graham King in +55 and Henning Kleb in u21. All Results can be found on www.resultreporter.com, as can the new FIR World Rankings (valid for World Champs Teams) and the World Tour Race of August.. weiterlesen
Natalie Lawrence beats her captain
25. Juli 2010
Edward Batson is the winner of the 2nd Welsh Open in Cardif (24.7). In the final the newcomer beats the combacker of the year, well known on the World Tour Nick Macey. In the battle woman agains man, Natalie Lawrence beats her own nationalteam captain Stuart Foster in the match for 3rd place in Men B. Most results are already online, others will (hopefully) follow on Resultreporter. More information on www.englishracketlon.org. weiterlesen
Old Man Persson is back
12. Juli 2010
The old man is back on the Racketlon road again. Rickard Persson, who is on the FIR World Tour since 2001 is the winner of Dutch Open with a victory over Alex Köpf in the final. With his third World Tour title the Swede is now the oldest World Tour winner at the age of 41 years. In addition he also took the Men Doubles title with Paul Twisterling. On the womens side Marielle van der Woerdt defended title in an all home court final with Karin Geertsma. Van der Woerdt also took the Mixed title with Alwin Krist, while Geertsma won Women Doubles with Julia Knake. All results on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
World Sports Festival
11. Juli 2010
For the first time Racketlon was part of the biggest youth sports event in Europe with 4000 youngsters from 26 nations near Vienna/Austria. The Racketlon winners are Christine Seehofer (girls u18), Max Stiefelmayer (boys u14) and Alexander Oliver (boys u16). The english talent came over from London not only to win the World Sports Festival in his age class, but also to win the local tournament 2. HEAD Series in the amateur class. "We are very happy that Racketlon is now part of this festival and hope to establish this in the next years", says organiser and FIR President Marcel Weigl. weiterlesen
Dutch Open Draws
06. Juli 2010
FIR has now released the official elite draws for Dutch Open next weekend (10.-11. July). Te defending champions Alex Köpf and Marielle van der Woerdt are the favourites for victory in this years 8-player draws. All other draws and the time schedule will be online on the tournament homepage http://www.racketlon.nl/com/ shortly. The elite draws are on www.resultreporter.com.
World Champs for Teams
02. Juli 2010
The 6th NOVOMATIC Austrian Open is held in the beginning of September (3-5) in Wr. Neudorf (next to Vienna) together with the World Champs for Nationalteams this year. The Super World Tour event will in addition host the World Champs for Nationalteams at the same time, including the new events for Juniors (u21) and Seniors (+45) and a FIR seminar for country representatives and potential new members. “We are proud to offer the most for entry fees”, says Tournament Director Christoph Krenn referring to the 4-star tournament hotel, shuttle service, tournament magazine, players buffet, players party and free water on the courts. All information on www.racketlon.at/wct2010/ or sign in directly on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
Top of the world rankings: no change
01. Juli 2010
While Mikko Kärkkäinen fell to place twevle in the latest FIR World Rankings of 1st July, Michaela Björnström has already climbed to place 4 and is sure to attack the top position soon. New number two is Austrian Kerstin Peckl. Still number one with nearly 9000 Euro points is World Champion Christoph Krenn, in the World Tour Race though it is Joey Schubert who has now taken the lead. Seniors is still in the hand of Peter Sakovics from Hungary. weiterlesen
Björnström best racketlon player ever
27. Juni 2010
All draws of the Double World Champs in Zürich (25.-27.6) are completed and Michaela Björnström from Finland has crowned herself to the best Racketlon player ever. With victories in Mixed Doubles together with boyfriend Mikko Kärkkainen (see pic) and her first title in Women Doubles with Marielle van der Woerdt (Ned), the reigning single World Champion is the first person to hold three World Championship titles at the same time. The Men Doubles final could not have been tighter and was decided by the gummiarm point with Michael Dickert/Christoph Krenn (Aut) winning back their World Champs title over first timers Alex Köpf/Joey Schubert (Ger/Aut), who even missed a match point. Seniors (+45) went to Volker Sach/Peter Sakovics (Ger/Hun) All results are now online on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
1st Racketlon in Israel
23. Juni 2010
The first Israel Racketlon championships with more then 80 player in 4 classes was played last weekend (19-20.6) place in "Kfar Hamaccabiya" near Tel-Aviv . The winner of the elite is Cohen Gil a former pro tennis player who beat the veteran Iftach Gesser in the final only by 8 points -5,+8,-12,+17. Israeli president Iftach Gesser won the seniors +45 , the u19 title go to Asi Shtien, a junior tennis champion. "Israel is ready for a FIR Challenger 2011", promises Iftach Gesser.
Dutch Open
22. Juni 2010
Dear Racketlon Players, on July 10 and 11 Racketlon Netherlands will organize de Dutch Open Racketlon. This tournament will be held in the beautiful Racketsports complex of Victoria in Rotterdam (http://www.sv-victoria.nl/). In 2007 we organized the successful WC Racketlon there. All tournament information is on http://www.racketlon.nl/com/. The tournament will only be held on Saturday and Sunday and the entry deadline has been extended to 4th of July for all draws except Men and Women Elite singles must enter until 26th June on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
Krenn beats all Canada
20. Juni 2010
Double victory for Christoph Krenn in Canada at the Championnat International de Racketlon Allergan (18-20.6). The world champion defends his title in the final against of the 3rd Super World Tour event of the year against newcomer Patrick Laplante Junior who won gold in the Juniors class (u21). Krenn also wins the Mens Doubles with Horatio Pintea who makes it to the top of the podium in the Seniors (+45) draw too. The womens title went to Marie-Helene Bedard. Men B - Advanced was won by Francis Soucy. All results on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
New regulations
17. Juni 2010
FIR announces that together with the Austrian Open and the World Championships for national teams from 3-5 September in Vienna see www.racketlon.at/wct2010 there will be two new competitions. One for Juniors u21 and the second one for Seniors (+45) national teams. FIR has also released today the Tournament Regulations for 2011, with the application deadline for World Tour events 30th of June 2010. . weiterlesen
Racketlon after several visits to the Pub
12. Juni 2010
Hi All, you are probably looking forward to a great month of sport. There are a few racketlon events coming up over the summer. So if your like me, you might be conscious that a few pizzas or beers (or in the case of Ray Jordan) add a few kebabs as well, you may not be in "bikini" shape come the end of these events. Several visits to the pub later, you may fancy a game of squash, maybe even tennis or badminton, lets start slowly though build up to it with a gentle game of ping pong, remember ping pong is hot again! So basically the PLANANCY English Open is from 20-22 August, it is an International World Tour Event and there is even talk of a bit of television footage. Hopefully see you there. weiterlesen
Florence Martin-Bouet Queen of Rackets
08. Juni 2010
Since King of Rackets is on the FIR World Tour Belgium has been waiting for this moment. Homevictory and first international title for Peter Duyck at the 2nd Super World Tour event of the year with 125 players from 16 countries in Oudernaarde (4.-6.6.). Astonishing also the first ever World Tour title for France, with a surprise victory of unseeded Florence Martin-Bouet. Also unseeded the winners of men doubles, Emil Bergander/ Ray Jordan and local hero Guillaume Lahourcade in Seniors (+45). All results on www.resutlreporter.com and www.kingofrackets.be. weiterlesen
1st ever Racketlon in Russia
07. Juni 2010
On the same day of the Racketlon Champions League Final another milestone was set, this time in Russia. On Saturday the 22 May the first Racketlon tournament ever was held in Moscow with 20 men and 4 women. Among them were the strongest Russian Squash player Irina Assal (#70 of the world ranking), Senior badminton World Champion 2003 Oleg Okunev, Senior European Champion Vladimir Koloskov, World Champion Weight-lifting Valery Litvinko. weiterlesen
Silke Altmann new world no. 1
01. Juni 2010
FIR has published the new world rankings (1st June) with one major change at the top. New world number one is Silke Altmann (Race 3rd) from Germany pushing Martina Kakosova (Cze) to place two. Vienna winner Katy Buchanan has climbed from no where to position 28. In Men singles Christoph Krenn stays at the top, but Stefan Adamsson (Swe) getting closer to him. The shooting stars of the year u21 players Johannes Schubert and Kerstin Peckl from Austria have both already reached place three and even took the lead in the World Tour Race, which is dominated by Austria: 2. Marcel Weigl, 3. Christoph Krenn. Second on the womens side is another rising star: Dominika Koukalova from the Czech Republic. Hungarian Peter Sakovics stays seniors world number one. weiterlesen
Indian President visits Racketlon Europe
31. Mai 2010
Thanks to an invitation by RFA – Racketlon Federation Austria (who paid flights and hotel) the Indian Racketlon President was able to make his first ever 10-day trip to Europe from 21st to 31st of May. Manoranjan Mishra participated in the International World Tour Event Vienna Classics and 24 AUTOHÖFE Champions Leauge (21.-23. May), as well as the FIR seminar for country representatives the same weekend. After that his trip took him to witness Racketlon action in Salzburg and finally to a meeting with Czech President Svatopluk Rejthar in Prague. weiterlesen
Swedish and Dutch championships
30. Mai 2010
With victories of most favourites the Swedish national championships ended in Stockholm last weekend (28.-29.5). World number two Stefan Adamsson (photing.com) took the title as did national number one Anneli Andersson. At the Dutch Championships in Houten, Marielle van der Woerdt confirmed her number on position in the country, while the men elite draw ended with the title for Alwin Krist. Best Seniors (+45) are Word Champion Peter Bittar (Swe) and Martin Monfils (Ned). weiterlesen
Linden Challenger
25. Mai 2010
You shouldn`t miss this great opportunity to prepare yourself for the National Worlds and Super World Tour Event and Team World Champs in Vienna, spend a weekend at Linden Challenger (27.-29. August)! The big ALTERNATE Sportpark with its 7 tennis courts, 8 badminton courts, 3 Squash and 3 Table Tennis courts is warmly welcoming all Racketlon Players for a superbly organized Sports weekend in Linden/Giessen (near Frankfurt)- see details on www.alternate-sportpark.de. Sign in early and get 5€ off the entry fee on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
Adamsson, Buchanan, Racketpoint win
23. Mai 2010
All 11 teams have now handed in their team line ups (see pdf program below) for the 1st ever title of the 24 AUTOHÖFE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE next weekend (21.-23. May), with the two Austrian teams topseeded. Start is Friday 2:00 p.m, the big final staged for Saturday 5:00 p.m just before the highlight of the Champions League Party on Saturday night with live view of the Champions League Final in Soccer between Bayern Munich and Inter Mailand. The singles event international World Tour Event VIENNA Classics starts Friday 10:00 a.m. All matches on centre court will have live scoring on here! All complete results on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
CL line ups
20. Mai 2010
Sweden and Scotland hit back to defeat the Austrians on their home ground. Stefan Adamsson and Katy Buchanan are the winners of the VIENNA CLASSICS with 108 players from 16 countries. The Seniors (45+) title went to Peter Sakovics from Hungary. The first ever 24 AUTOHÖFE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE was won by Racketpoint Vienna from Austria. In a thrilling final the team with around world champion Christoph Krenn, Johannes Schubert, Michael Dickert, Stefan Jezler, Silke Altmann and Kerstin Peckl defeated Racketlon Klosterneuburg with with Stefan Adamsson, Calum Reid, Marcel Weigl, Levente Nandori, Simone Seitz and Katy Buchanan. National television was on site, see the Racketlon news www.resultreporter.com and time schedule on www.racketlon.at/cl2010. weiterlesen
Entry Deadline extended
17. Mai 2010
The entry deadline for he 2nd Super World Tour Tournament of the year King of Rackets (4.-6. June) in Oudenaarde/Belgium for all draws is extended to Friday 21st May. Defending Champions Douglas Struthers has ended his career which makes the way free for new young topplayers to become the one and only King of Rackets. With its warm atmosphere and a nice and big venue with outdoor Tennis courts and Barbeque when the weather is sunny, the tournament is probably one of the nicest on the World Tour. What we need now is the topplayers, says Tournament Director Hilde van Onderbergen. Enter on www.kingofrackets.be. weiterlesen
Vienna draws online
15. Mai 2010
Finally 11 teams from 8 countries will fight for the 1st ever title of the 24 AUTOHÖFE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE next weekend (21.-23. May), with the two Austrian teams topseeded. Start is Friday 2:00 p.m, the big final staged for Saturday 5:00 p.m just before the highlight of the Champions League Party on Saturday night with live view of the Champions League Final in Soccer between Bayern Munich and Inter Mailand. The singles event international World Tour Event VIENNA Classics starts Friday 10:00 a.m. All draws and the complete timeschedule are now online on www.resultreporter.com and www.racketlon.at/cl2010. weiterlesen
Off for a Canadian holiday
12. Mai 2010
The 3rd Super World Tour event this year will be held in Canada once again. Under new name Championnat International de Racketlon Allergan with a new tournament director Richard Soucy the event will be staged from 18th to 20th June at a new place, in Granby frenchspeaking part of Canada. The benefits for Europeans to come are big say Canadian Racketlon board members Jeremy Easterbrook and Rod Bedard (see pic) World Champion Christoph Krenn has already book his flights, who is keen to follow? weiterlesen
Entry deadline extended
10. Mai 2010
The entry deadline of the first ever Racketlon 24 AUTOHÖFE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE and World Tour Event VIENNA CLASSICS is extended to Thursday 13th May on www.resultreporter.com. 10 Teams have already entered for the club team tournament and nearly 100 for singles. The maximum space is 12 teams and 120 players, says Tournament Director Christoph Krenn. The highlight is the Champions League Party on Saturday night with live view of the Champions League Final in Soccer between Bayern Munich and Inter Mailand the same day. All draws and the time schedule will then be online on Saturday 15th May on www.racketlon.at/cl2010. weiterlesen
Austrian Victories in Budapest
09. Mai 2010
Johannes Schubert and Kerstin Peckl are the winners of Hungarian Open with nearly 100 players in Budapest last weekend. In the final the Austrians beat unseeded Rav Rykovski and topseeded Natalie Lawrence. In Seniors 45+ Peter Sakovics (see pic) saves the Hungarian honour with a close victory over new Belgian senior Guillaume Lahourcade. Mixed went to Natalie Lawrence/Andrers Soederlund and Marcel Weigl/Joey Schubert won the Men Doubles. For both pairs it was the first title together on the FIR World Tour. Poker champion was organiser Zoltan Albert. All results here! weiterlesen
Jon Foulds British Champ
06. Mai 2010
Congratulations to Jonathan Foulds (pic middle) who took the British Championships mens elite crown last weekend, winning his very first British tour event, six years into his Racketlon odyssey. In the final Jon overcame relative newcomer Chris Mckee. Jon needed 13 points going into the tennis and achieved this with just one point to spare and to avoid the gumiarm (21-18,6-21,21-0,13-20). Congratulations also to the elite womens winner Gemma Sgariglia. A more detailed report can be found on the news section of the ERA website. weiterlesen
Draws for Hungarian Open out
03. Mai 2010
FIR wants to apologize for the delay of the draws for 5th Hungarian Open from 7.-9. May in Budapest due to technical problems with Resultreporter which have now been solved and Resultreporter made faster at the same time. Parts of the timeschedule can be found in the draws, the complete timeschedule will follow shortly. All draws here! weiterlesen
Which Topplayers want to be the King?
29. April 2010
The 2nd Super World Tour Tournament of the year will be held from 4th to 6th of June in Oudenaarde/Belgium. Defending Champions Douglas Struthers has ended his career which makes the way free for new young topplayers to become the one and only King of Rackets. With its warm atmosphere and a nice and big venue with outdoor Tennis courts and Barbeque when the weather is sunny, the tournament is probably one of the nicest on the World Tour. What we need now is the topplayers, says Tournament Director Hilde van Onderbergen. Enter on www.kingofrackets.be. weiterlesen
First 100 in Zurich
27. April 2010
The Racketlon Swiss Open is heading for a new record of entries at its 4th holding together with the Double World Champs from 25th to 27th of June. Two months before before the event, the tournament organization already counts over 100 entries. It is confident, that the record of 190 can be beaten. Topstars are defending chamiopions in Men Doubles Mikko Kärkkäinnen and Ismo Rönkkö. We try to make the tournament to an experience for every single player, says tournament director Nico Hobi. With a record of prizes worth 6500€ and a total number of 32 courts, the tournament is bigger than ever bevor. weiterlesen
1st ever Champions League in Vienna
27. April 2010
The first ever Racketlon 24 AUTOHÖFE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE for club teams will be held on the weekend 21. – 23. May together with the International World Tour Event VIENNA CLASSICS at the venue Tennispoint in Vienna. Eight teams from five countries have already entered, there is space for a maximum of 12, says Tournament Director Christoph Krenn. Apart from the club team tournament, there will be normal World Tour singles event for all players and the highlight is the Champions League Party on Saturday night with live view of the Champions League Final in Soccer played on the same day. Entry deadline is Friday 7th May on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
Austrains dominate Italian Open
25. April 2010
Austrians Christoph Krenn and Kerstin Peckl win the first ever Italian Open (23. - 25.4) in Milano. Together with Johannes Schubert and Lieselot De Bleeckere they also both win the Men and Women Doubles title. Peter Sakovics once again won the Seniors (+45) draw. The Challenger was a big success with nearly 140 participants and Tournament Director Gianpaolo Martire has big plans for 2011: We want a Super World Tour or even one of the World Champs. All results are now online on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
5th Hungarian Open on the road again
21. April 2010
The 5th Hungarian Open from 7.-9. May will return back to Hungarys capital Budapest this year. After years of date and place changes, including the wonderful city of Pecs, the International World Tour Event will now be held at three different clubs on one venue. We are trying to find the best playing conditions. This year this means outdoor Tennis on clay courts, says Hungarian President Eva Kapcsos. The two defending champions Stefan Jezler (Sui/injured) and Zsofia Troznai (Hun/baby break) wont be able to come this year. Entry deadline for all draws is 30th April except Women and Men Singles Elite with deadline 23rd April. Enter on www.resultreporter.com www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
Italian Open 140 entries online
20. April 2010
140 entries in the single classes, an outstanding result, says FIR-President Marcel Weigl about the first ever international Racketlon tournament in Italy. Furthermore the two best Racketlon players in the worldranking are coming to Italian Open (23. - 25.4) in Milano. Christoph Krenn and Stefan Adamsson will give the TV spectators something to see. All the draws are now online on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
8 Days – 5 Times Racketlon
17. April 2010
Massive Racketlon action is going on around the globe in the coming two weeks. While the first ever Scottish Racketlon Tour is starting on Sunday 18th April a the University of Stirling, there will be no less than at least four Racketlon events going on the following weekend. First ever international Racketlon tournament in Italy, Italian Open in Milano, will start on Friday 23rd. One day later the German Bundesliga preliminary round commences in Löhne (World Champs 2009 venue) on Saturday the 24th, as well as the BABOLAT Austrian Tour holding its 4th stop of the year in Linz. Finally the first ever national Racketlon tournament is held in Slovenia on Saturday too. weiterlesen
Racketlon at World Sport Festival
11. April 2010
Thanks to a FIR initiative, Racketlon has now made its way to the biggest combined sports event for youngsters between 10 und 18 years of age on the globe: the World Sports Festival. Held for the third time in and around Vienna/Austria from 9th to 11th July 2010 the sport event with expected 6000 participants from all over the world is under the patronage of UNESCO and offers all young sportsmen an international competition and intercultural exchange of experiences. These are the Olympic Games for Juniors, is FIR-President Marcel Weigl proud. More information and registration on www.world-sports-festival.com. weiterlesen
Italian Open entry deadline extended
10. April 2010
The entry deadline for ALL classes has now been extended to 16th April for the first ever Italian Open in Milano from 23. - 25. April. Because it is a Challenge this even counts for the Elite draws.
Enter on www.resultreporter.com. "This year we are only a Challenger, but next year we want Super World Tour", promises Tournament Director Gianpaolo Martire that all such requirements will be fullfilled already this year including a record prize money in Racketlon of 3200€ plus 800€ hotel benefits. Media coverage including Sky Sports and top Sponsors Red Bull, Mercedes, Pernot, Dunlop, Carlton and Stiga guarantee a perfect tournament. The english brochure with all information is now out as well as a promotion video on youtube. weiterlesen
FIR looking for partners!
08. April 2010
FIR has now published two new guideline papers (see pdfs below) for all existing and potential national Racketlon Federations in order to give all countries the maximum possible assistance. 10 Steps to a National Racketlon Federation addresses new countries, while 10 Tasks to grow Racketlon nationally concerns existing FIR members. Furthermore FIR has now started a partnership program between its members to help developing countries with the start of Racketlon. As the first country Austria has invited Indian president Manoranjan Mishra (bottum left) to the Champions League. weiterlesen
Italian Open with promotion video
06. April 2010
Preparations for the first ever Italian Open in Milano from 23. - 25. April are going very well. This year we are only a Challenger, but next year we want Super World Tour, promises Tournament Director Gianpaolo Martire that all such requirements will be fullfilled already this year including a record prize money in Racketlon of 3200€ plus 800€ hotel benefits. Media coverage including Sky Sports and top Sponsors Red Bull, Mercedes, Pernot, Dunlop, Carlton and Stiga guarantee a perfect tournament. The english brochure with all information is now out as well as a promotion video on youtube. weiterlesen
Austrians ahead in the race
03. April 2010
The new FIR World Rankings (1. April) show little changes at the top with Martina Kakosova (Cze) and Christoph Krenn still in the lead, with the Austrian being number one in Men Doubles too. In Mixed Doubles Czechs hold the podium with Vesely (1.), Sodomkova (2.) and Kakosova (3.). Best youngster is Ken-Kristjan Toomjoe (Est) and best Senior is still Peter Sakovics (Hun), who also tops the World Tour Race for Seniors. In the elite two Austrians are being chased in the race: Swedish Open winner Kerstin Peckl and who else but World Champion Christoph Krenn. weiterlesen
Cape Town was Aprils Jokes
02. April 2010
World Champs to South Africa is our aim for the future in about 10 years, for this year it was an Aprils Joke, apologizes FIR-President Marcel Weigl to everyone who believed. First person to call was Czech Open winner Joey Schubert, who said "great when are we going?" Second person was World Champs tournament director Rob Taconis, who asked for the 20.000 US-Dollar as compensation. Congratulations to the move also came per e-mail from Indian president Manoranjan Mishra.
World Champs moved to Cape Town
01. April 2010
Top secret negogiations between FIR, South African President Patric Kalous and the South African Sports Ministry have been ongoing the last couple of weeks with the final result that the Racketlon World Champs 2010 will be moved from the Netherlands to South Africa on short notice. They have money left from the Football World Champs, so we could not resist such an offer, says FIR-President Weigl happy over a sponsoring of 20.000 US-Dollar. And no worries the best Racketlon players will make the journey, because in addition all countries may send their best two players (male and female) with all the traveling costs covered by the government. Another milestone for Racketlon, for the first time the World Champs are held out of Europe. FIR has promised the Netherlands to get the Worlds in 2011 instead.
Israel and Pakistan new FIR Members
31. März 2010
Racketlon worldwide cannot be stopped. With Israel and Pakistan number 27 and 28 two new Non-European members will join FIR from the 1st of April 2010. We now have 28 member nations, but still need 40, says FIR President Marcel Weigl in order to become recognised as a sport. Many new contacts exist, such as one in Australia where the first Racketlon tournament ever was recently held. weiterlesen
Schubert wins 1st World Tour Title
28. März 2010
Joey Schubert wins Czech Open (26-28.3) in Prague and his first FIR World Tour title with a clear victory against Jermaine Manners in the final after beating World Champion Christoph Krenn in the semis. World Number one Martina Kakosova takes a home victory over Silke Altmann in the final. Doubles went to Samonek/Stolicki, Mixed to Vesely/Sodomkova and Women Doubles went to Horvath/Hrabina. In Seniors 45+ Peter Sakovics stod on the top of the podium, in +55 Jaroslav Schwan. All Results are online on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
Racketlon Down Under
18. März 2010
The first ever official Racketlon tournament in Australia was held in Melbourne at Latrobe University with around 20 players organised by the Squash coach Leigh Sands. Racketlon was imported by Scottish players Calum (a former national team player) and Neil Munro who have participated on many World Tour events before moving to Australia a couple of years ago. Father Calum also met his son in the final and beat him for maybe the last time by the margin of only 2 points. Picture shows: Calum, Leigh, Neil
Registration extended to monday
13. März 2010
IMPORTANT NEWS: Registration deadline for some DRAWS extended to MONDAY 15. March for all classes with open places to fill up. For MEN and WOMEN Elite Doubles and Singles as well as MIXED and Men Amateur Doubles the deadline of Friday 12th March is over. The tournament will not start until Friday 26th of March, rather than originally planned on Thursday. We hope to thus attract a number of players more, says Tournament Director Svatopluk Reijthar. The slogan Racketlon under one roof counts for the Hotel and Sportscomplex STEP where players live directly on site. Its the most comfortable tournament on the World Tour, don’t miss it, says FIR-President Marcel Weigl. Enter on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
32 courts at Double World Champs
11. März 2010
On 1st March the registration period for the 4th Racketlon Swiss Open and the Double World Championship from 25th to 27th June in Zürich opened. The tournament organisation is especially looking forward to hold the Double World Championship and hopes that many players find their way to Zurich. “We try to make the tournament to an experience for every single player” says tournament director Nico Hobi. With a record of prizes worth 6500€ and a total number of 32 courts, the tournament is bigger than ever bevor. weiterlesen
Just a beginning in India
09. März 2010
The First National Racketlon Championship in India was conducted on 27th & 28th Feb. Players from 12 different states of India participated. There was a huge gathering at the venue. Most of them were eager to know how Racketlon game is played. Funny thing is most of them know that individual can play in any one event, means their idea was participants can take part any one of the four sports. Anyway, it is just a beginning. Read this report by the General Secretary of Racketlon Federation India, Manoranjan Mishra. weiterlesen
1st ever combined senior rankings out
08. März 2010
The first ever combined FIR Seniors World Rankings have now been published in March, with Peter Sakovics taking the lead. No changes in Men and Women Singles where Christoph Krenn and Martina Kakosova hold their top positions. In the World Tour Race though its the Swedish Open winners in the lead: Swedishman Stefan Adamsson and Kerstin Peckl from Austria. Check out your own world ranking on www.resultreporter.com and if you want to know where your points came from click on the Full World Ranking Lists below. weiterlesen
Swedes hit back on homeground
28. Februar 2010
Stefan Adamsson is the winner of Comparative Swedish Open 2010 after beating Christoph Krenn in the final. With Christian Wall taking bronze Sweden takes revenge for the big defeat at the World Champs. Kerstin Peckl (credit: RFA) saves Austrias honour though and takes her first title on the FIR World Tour. Men Doubles went to the surprise newcomers from Germany: Othmar Neidhart and Thorsten Deck. In Mixed Doubles new pair Anneli Andersson and Alexander Köpf took gold and in Seniors +45 it was Peter Sakovics on top of the podium once again. 420 matches with over 200 players from 20 countries. All results are now online on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
Who can beat Krenn?
22. Februar 2010
The draws for Swedish Open (26.- 28. February) have now been released and while in the Men Elite draw everyone is hunting World Champion Christoph Krenn, the Women Elite will see a first time winner on the FIR World Tour. Over 250 entries in 18 draws have lead to the biggest Racketlon tournament ever held in Malmö. Draws on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
Italian Open
16. Februar 2010
From 23rd to 25th April the first international Racketlon tournament ever will be held in Italy. And what a start it is indeed, the Italian Open Challenger in Milano (Basiglio), offers 3200 prize money + 800, which is the highest amount ever offered at an international Racketlon tournament. We will try to organise our first tournament like a Super World Tour Event and hope to be upgraded by FIR in 2011, says Gianpaolo Martire, Marketing Manager of FIRA Federazione Italia Racketlon. weiterlesen
New English Champions
05. Februar 2010
Nearly 100 entries in singles and 16 double pairs at the English Championships last weekend. Favourite Jermaine Manners took the Mens title, while newcomer Sarah Lochrie is the new Womens Champion. Best Senior (+45) was former nationalteam player David Lazarus. weiterlesen
10th License Payment online
02. Februar 2010
FIR has taken another important step into the future, all players can now pay the annual players license for 2010 via paypal on www.resultreporter.com. A great innovation which takes only 2 minutes, says FIR-President Marcel Weigl very pleased. At the same time the monthly FIR World Rankings (1. Feb) are now published with one big major change: With the introduction of the new Seniors classes +50 and +60, from now on only one single Seniors ranking for all age classes will be used by FIR. Thus it is very important for all Seniors to check and enter their correct birthdate on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
Racketlon in Hong Kong
28. Januar 2010
Staff and teachers working at educational organisations in Hong Kong were eligible to take part in the last Championships of the old year 2009. of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where Hong Kong Racketlon president CM Chan is physical education teacher. The victory in the men elite class went to Wai-Kit Cheng, who already had international Racketlon experience. weiterlesen
Manners beats Duyck
13. Januar 2010
While the FIR World Tour is still waiting for its first tournament of the year the Belgian Racketlon circuit 2010 with no less than 12 tournaments over the whole country has started in Waregem. In the final english guest Jermaine Manners beat Peter Duyck by a margin of only 2 points after sensationally taking 15 points in tennis. Find all other tournaments on www.racketlon.be. weiterlesen
World Tour 2010 kicks off in Malmö
09. Januar 2010
Traditionally the FIR Racketlon World Tour kicks off with the first Super World Tour event of the year, Swedish Open in Malmö from 25th to 27th February. Both defending champions Magnus Eliasson and Linda Jansson wont start due to retirement and injury, but World Champion Christoph Krenn has announced his start. For the first time ever a +50 and +60 Seniors class will be played. In addition to the live scoring on the centre courts a mat will be rolled out for a real Badminton centre court. Entry deadline is Friday the 12th February, sign in on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
Happy new World Rankings year
02. Januar 2010
The new Racketlon year starts with some small changes in the FIR World Rankings. From 2010 only the best 8 results (instead of 10) of the last 24 months count for the World Rankings, which has lead to some small immediate changes on the new World Rankings (1st January. Furthermore the highest (instead of the lowest) possible finishing positions count and the points matrix has been slightly adapted. All Seniors rankings will be grouped together as one single Seniors ranking and all FIR World Rankings as well as the FIR World Tour Race will be updated 12 times a year on the 1st of each month. weiterlesen
FIR statistics as Christmas presents
23. Dezember 2009
Finally another Racketlon year has passed and in the name of FIR we wish all the Racketlon community worldwide a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010 regardless which religion we all follow. As a small Christmas present for you all FIR for the very first time publishes on www.racketlon.net the statistics of all time World Tour winners. What a surprise the Swedish retired Swedish topstars Magnus Eliasson and Lilian Druve are still in the lead. Furthermore all Statistics subpages have been updated, but check for yourself! weiterlesen
1st Non-European Racketlon Summit
14. Dezember 2009
FIR held its Annual General Meeting - AGM 2009 and the last Council Meeting of the year during the World Champs in Lühne/Germany this year. Please find attached the most important decisions such as the Minutes of both meetings. Two weeks earlier in the first ever Non-European Racketlon summit General Secretary of Indian Racketlon Mishra Manoranjan and Patric Kalous from South Africa met with Hong Kong President CM Chan in Hong Kong to discuss Racketlon development outside Europe. weiterlesen
Reid beats World Champion Krenn
09. Dezember 2009
In the Austrian Bundesliga last weekend (5./6.12) Racketpoint Vienna with World Champion Christoph Krenn beat the first Racketlonclub worldwide Union Racketlon Klosterneuburg in the final. Although Calum Reid, the top player of Klosterneuburgs team around Marcel Weigl, gave Krenn a beating his team mates Michael Dickert, Kerstin Peckl, Peter Hatina and Mario Gruber saved a total of five points after four matches (2 men singles, 1 men double, 1 woman single) played to 11. It was the 5th victory for Racketpoint Vienna and both teams qualified for the first FIR Champions League held in Vienna in May 2010 together with a World Tour event. weiterlesen
Krenn and Altmann win World Tour Race
02. Dezember 2009
With the beginning of December the 2009 end of the year rankings have now been published by FIR as well as the official results of the World Tour Race. World number one and World Champion Christoph Krenn also won the World Tour Race. On the Women side it was a success for Germany at last, with Silke Altmann at the top of the podium. Volker Sach (+45) and Sten Lindström (+55) win Seniors Classes. weiterlesen
Italian & Austrian Racketlon for Kids
28. November 2009
At the World Champs in Löhne the Italian national team booked a hotel one hour away by mistake in Lohne because they did not know an ö. The national team was therefore late for there first match. Concerning Racketlon for Kids they are early and a step a head of other nations by organising the Italian Circuit Racketlon Kids the second year. At the same time the Racketlon Kids Challenge at primary schools in Austria will after four years stage the final next Friday 4th December. weiterlesen
Krenn & Björnström World Champions
23. November 2009
Christoph Krenn (Aut) and Michaela Björnström (Fin) are the new World Champions. In a thrilling final the number one took down top favourite Mikko Kärkkainen in the final. Peter Bittar from Sweden (Seniors +45) defend their World Championship titles and Poland surprises to win the nationalteam competition at the World Champs in Lühne (19.-21.11). Richard Whitehouse (Eng) is the new Seniors +55 World Champion and brothers Ken-Kristian and Andre-Kristopher Toomjoe from Estonia take Juniors u21 and u16 titles. U21 Girls went to Marta Jez from Poland. Full results on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
Eliasson throws rackets in the bin
16. November 2009
After five years at the top of the FIR World Rankings with 36 World Tour titles the probably best Racketlon player ever, Magnus Eliasson officially retires from Racketlon. The 40-year-old will not compete in the upcoming World Champs in Löhne/Hannover from 19. to 21. November. Before Finnish Open FIR-President Marcel Weigl met the 3-time World Champion in Singles and 7-time with the Swedish national team in Stockholm for his last interview. weiterlesen
Can Swedish Team record be broken?
11. November 2009
15 National Teams have signed in for the World Champs, with Canada giving its premier. Seeded teams are Austria (1), Sweden (2), England (3) and Germany (4). What counts are the FIR World Ranking positions of the best three men and the best woman on the seven team squad. The fifth top team battling for the three medals is Finland the current vice-world champion of 2008, who is unseeded this year. It might be the most interesting and closest national team competition ever. Sweden has never lost a national team match before, but this time Magnus Eliasson has retired and as it looks like injured Linda Jansson will not be fit in time. weiterlesen
Hot for Worldchampionship Medals?
07. November 2009
Entry Deadline has passed and the FIR Racketlon World Championships in Singles and for Nationalteams from 19. to 22. November in Lühne near Hannover have broken some records. Over 360 players have signed in with a total of over 420 entries and record draws especially in the Senior Classes where a 48-draw will be played for +45 and a 32-draw in the +55. The Elite draws have already been sorted with a cut-off at WR 50 for the Men A Elite 48-player draw and a cut-off at WR 26 for the Women A Elite 24-player draw. Racketlon expert John O`Donnell has analysed the hottest candidates for the medals for www.racketlon.net. weiterlesen
Alwin Krist wins Dronten Challenger
04. November 2009
Last weekend (30.10 to 1.11.) the second edition of the WILSON Racketlon Challenger took place in Dronten/Netherlands. and ended with a surprise. Alwin Krist upsets number one seed and top favorite Bart Beks by beating him before tennis. The Women Elite was won as expected by Karin Geertsma with her win over Joyce Crouse in the final. weiterlesen
Nearly 300 entries already
25. Oktober 2009
The highlight of the year, the INTERSPORT Racketlon World Championships in Singles and for Nationalteams in Löhne near Hannover/Germany has already nearly 300 entries. We can take 450 for the three days from Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st November, says Tournament Director Stefan Frenkel. The approximate Time Schedule is online on the tournament website and last day for entries is 5th November on www.resultreporter.com.
Highlight in Germany just ahead
19. Oktober 2009
What a perfect timing! Beginning of November from 6. to 8. we will have the final round of our first German Bundesliga year finally finding the first german team champion which will be sent to Austria next year representing Germany within the Champions League as well as the teams for a potential relegation as we are still confident opening the second league already next year. On the same weekend the first ever German Champion in Singles shall be determined. weiterlesen
Last Challenger of the year
16. Oktober 2009
The 2nd WILSON International Racketlon Challenger from 30 October to 1 November will be the last tournament before the final World Tour event 2009: the World Champs. In the Elite Men and Woman there is a total amount of 500 Euro prize money. For the other categories there are WILSON Cheques to be spend in the WILSON shop in the venue. Numbers 1,2 and three get a cheque of 75, 50 and 25 Euro. Doubles will be mainly played on Friday October. Recreative players (Men D and Women B) only play on Sunday November 1st, all players have three matches guaranteed. The Entry Deadline has now been moved to 26th of November, except for Men Elite where entries close on 19th October. Entries must be made via Resultreporter. weiterlesen
Finnish Home Victories
12. Oktober 2009
The 8th Finnish Open (9.-11.10) ended with a series of home victories. Above all Mikko Kärkkäinen won the Men Elite as well as the Men Doubles together with Ismo Rönkkö, who also took Bronze in the singles. Runnerup was Austrian Johannes Schubert. Men B - Advanced went to Olli Marjamäki, who beat Michaela Björnström in the final. In Seniors (55+) Sten Lindström was successful. Only the Seniors (45+) left the country, with Christian Alte not to beat. All results can be found on www.resultreporter.com or the tournament website. All pictures are now online on the FIR Picasa Webalbum. weiterlesen
Finnish Open draws released
02. Oktober 2009
Men Elite draws for 8th Finnish Open (9.-11. Oct) have now been released punctually one week before tournament start by FIR and can be found on the www.resultreporter.com. Also online Men B - Advanced and Men C - Amateur as well as Men Doubles draws. Seniors 45+ and 55+ can be found shortly as well as the time schedule on the tournament website. weiterlesen
Record Prize Money at 4th Pacific Rim
30. September 2009
This weekend Racketlon World Ranking points will be awarded once again in Canada. The 4th annual Pacific Rim Racketlon Open will be held from 2nd to 4th October at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre in Victoria, British Columbia and counts around 70 entries. With a total of 1000 prize money the FIR Challenger holds the record prize money 2010 in the Challenger category. All information and the entry list can be found on the tournament website. weiterlesen
Reid with Scottish Open home victory
27. September 2009
Calum Reid has finally comeback in singles too. The top Scot wins Scottish Open in Edinburgh (25-27.9) with two glorious victories over topseeded players from Austria Michael Dickert in the semi and Christoph Krenn in the final. English victory on the Womens side, with Natalie Lawrence outcasting tournament director Katy Buchanan in the final. Elite results can be found on www.resultreporter.com. All other results on the tournament website. Pictures can now be found on FIR Webalbum. weiterlesen
Kärkkäinen ready for Finnish Open
23. September 2009
One of the oldest tournaments on the FIR Racketlon World Tour will be held in Helsinki from the 9th to the 11th October. For the 8th time Finnish Open is on the go, but record holder and defending champion Magnus Eliasson will not take part, which makes the way free for Mikko Kärkkäinen to win his home tournament. In total around 100 entries are expected, the entry deadline is Friday 25th September on www.resultreporter.com/finnishopen2009. weiterlesen
Krenn & Lawrence topseeded
18. September 2009
FIR has now released the Elite draws for the 8th Scottish Open from 25th to 27th September held at David Lloyd in Edinburgh. Austrian World number one Christoph Krenn and defending champion Natalie Lawrence are topseeded. Entry deadline for all other draws is Friday the 18th September via the tournament webpage and will be online by Wednesday 23rd September. With over 100 entries already it looks like the biggest Scottish Open ever. Elite draws can be found on www.resultreporter.com. weiterlesen
FIR announces World Tour 2010
14. September 2009
As early as never before FIR announces the official World Tour 2010 with 12 tournaments in 11 countries. Two tournaments are new on the Tour, with a Super World Tour Event in Granby/Canada replacing Canadian Open in Toronto und Rhein-Neckar Racketlon in Germany. For the first time all World Champs are separated with Singles in the Netherlands, Doubles in Zürich and Nationalteams in Austria. weiterlesen
World No. 1 wants Scottish Open title
09. September 2009
The 8th Scottish Racketlon Open is to be held from the 25th to the 27th of September this year, once again in Scotlands capital city, Edinburgh. The Scottish Open is one of the oldest racketlon tournaments, and boasts one of the best venues on tour (David Lloyd Newhaven). You are assured of a warm, Scottish welcome from organisers P and Katy if you come to this years tournament, which looks set to be our biggest and best Scottish Open yet! Careful entry deadline for Elite Men and Women is already this Friday 11th, for all other classes Friday the 18th via the tournament webpage http://www.racketlon.co.uk/ScottishOpen2009/. weiterlesen
Krenn confirmes World no. 1 position
06. September 2009
Tournament Director and World number one Christoph Krenn wins his own tournament and takes the first home victory at NOVOMATIC AUSTRIAN OPEN by beating Stefan Adamsson in the final. In Women Elite Marielle van der Woerdt wins her second World Tour title in a row by outcasting Susanna Lautala-Näykki in the final. Men Doubles went to Comback pair Reid/Weigl (Sco/Aut), Mixed to Vesely/Sodomkova (Cze) and Women Doubles to Seitz/Hrabina (Aut/Hun). All results are live online http://www.resultreporter.com/node/2409/draws/admin/listA video of the tournament is already online on www.racketlon.at. weiterlesen
Battle of sexes at Austrian Open
29. August 2009
With 225 entries from 18 countries in 17 draws NOVOMATIC Austrian Open (4.-6.9) is once again the biggest tournament on the FIR World Tour. It is also the strongest tournament of the year, with 6 out of 10 topten players starting in the Men Elite. One of the highlights will once again be the Battle of the Sexes and not only will there be a second centre court this year, on centre court one all matches will be recorded live point per point on www.resultreporter.com where can now also find all the draws which are now online punctually one week before tournament start. The timeschedule is on the tournament website www.racketlon.at/ao2009. weiterlesen
Dickert and Lawrence English Champs
23. August 2009
Home victory for Natalie Lawrence at the 8th English Open in London (22.-23.8.) and first World Tour title for Austrian Michael Dickert. The Austrian also took the Mens Doubles title with fellow countryman Johannes Schubert, while Lawrence won the Mixed Doubles with John Foulds. Find the summarized results on the English Open Website. A report and the full results will be online shortly according to Tournament Director Keith Lesser, who spoke of a successfull tournament. weiterlesen
Dickert topseeded at English Open
13. August 2009
FIR has released the Men A - Elite draws for English Open from 22nd to 23rd August in London. Michael Dickert is topseeded and the top favourite to win his first World Tour event. On his way to the final he will have to beat English wildcard players Hartley and Jennings. On the bottum half Jermaine Manners is seeded on two, with King of Rackets winner 2008 Bart Beks his biggest challenger. A detailed analysis by tournament director Keith Lesser and the draw are online on the English Open Website. All other draws will follow shortly. weiterlesen
World Champs end on Saturday
05. August 2009
Latest and final news from the World Champs 2009 in Löhne/Hannover: The event will be played in three days ONLY from Thursday 19th to Saturday 21st November. This action is now necessary because in our district we have a red day Totentag and no sports events are permitted, says Tournament Director Stephan Frenkel and promises: We will play 6 matches parallel and will have no chaos like last year. For the players this means some classes start on Thursday parallel to the Team World Champs and the finals will be played on Friday (Nationalteams) and Saturday late evening as NIGHT SESSION events. Please see the time schedule below and the tournament homepage for all further information http://wm2009.4rackets.de/. weiterlesen
A newcomer wins in Cardiff
04. August 2009
Newcomer Alex Hartley and nationalteam player Natalie Lawrence win the first ever Welsh Open in Racketlon in Cardiff (1.-2. August). Lawrence also wins the Mixed Doubles of the Challenger event together with Jon Foulds, while Daniel Gillet and Tournament Director Gary Tovey can celebrate a victory in Mens Doubles. All results and some pictures are already online on the Tournament Website. weiterlesen
Krenn new World No.1
04. August 2009
Exactly one month before the start of the NOVOMATIC Austrian Open (4. to 6. September) Tournament Director Christoph Krenn is the best marketing tool for the Super World Tour event himself. The 25-year-old from Vienna is the new number one on the FIR World Rankings which are now published on the new FIR Partnersite www.resultreporter.net. Christoph Krenn is only the third player in Racketlon history after Mikko Kärkkäinen (Fin/2002) and Magnus Eliasson (Swe/2002 to 2009) to hold this top position. Meanwhile the hotel reservation for the tournament has been extended to the 10th of August. All information on www.racketlon.at/ao2009. weiterlesen
Bosselmann wins Hamburg crown twice
04. August 2009
Lars Bosselmann surprised himself with a double victory in the first time ever played German Cabrio Open Challenger in Hamburg, Germany. Bosselmann, taking advantage of playing nearly at home won the Men Singles title as well as the Doubles with Christian Wiesner (see pic). weiterlesen
Seeds fell like raindrops in Cape Town
31. Juli 2009
27 Racketlon players - of which nearly half tried Racketlon for the very first time took part in the 3rd Cape Open at the University of Cape Town on Sunday 26th July in South Africa. Even though seeded players fell like rain drops from last weeks storm in Cape Town tournament director and winner of the tournament Patric Kalous (see pic right side) reports below. We encourage the development in Africa and hope for the first official federation and FIR Challenger tournament on the continent soon, says a happy FIR-President Marcel Weigl. Pictures, rankings and all results are online on the South African webpage www.racketlon.co.za. weiterlesen
Koepf and van der Woerdt...
27. Juli 2009
...did it in Eindhoven! Marielle van der Woerdt took her second title on the FIR World Tour to win her home tournament Dutch Open (24.-26.7) in Eindhoven. Together with Onno Quik they also won the Mixed Doubles. In Men Elite Alexander Köpf did it at last! His final victory over Jermaine Manners was the Germans first Singles title at an international Racketlon event. The Englishman took revenge in Mens Doubles, where Manners/Twisterling beat Köpf/Kudicke with a margin of two points. Seniors 45+ went to Volker Sach. All Results are now online on the Tournament Website. weiterlesen
World Champs 2009 moved...
14. Juli 2009
...to Löhne near Hannover! Last week the German Racketlon Federation (DRaV) contacted FIR with the news that the World Champs Teams and Singles 2009 from 19.-22. November cannot be held in Fürth as scheduled. FIR apologizes to all player and has tried to find the best solution for everyone and accepted the movement of the World Champs to Lühne near Hannover in Germany at the same date. The tournament website http://wm2009.4rackets.de/ with all information will be online this week such as the registration on www.resultreporter.net open, promises Tournament Director Stephan Frenkel. For all players who have already booked flight tickets to Fürth please refer to the letter (English and German) by German President Gunnar Biermanns below. weiterlesen
2500 Prize Money at Dutch Open
09. Juli 2009
A new record of prize money for International World Tour Events will be paid at David Lloyd Dutch Open (24.-26. July) in Eindhoven. We applied for Super World Tour Status and did not receive it. To be sure we will in 2010 we decided to pay the same prize money as on Super World Tour Tournaments, says Tournament Director Marc Veldkamp. Elite players are also warned that the new FIR rule counts in the Netherlands already, meaning entry deadline is two weeks ahead of tournament start for all World Tour Events (not Challengers). For Dutch Open this means Friday 10th July, while entries for all other classes can be made until 17th July. weiterlesen
World Champs Singles wanted!
02. Juli 2009
As expected moving forward the deadline for World Tour 2010 applications by three months to end of June, has made the application process slow. Nevertheless more or less all expected applications have reached FIR, says Executive President Marcel Weigl although some application sheets and confirmations by national presidents are still missing. A matter of greater concern is, that we have no candidate for the Single World Champs yet. Therefore the final application deadline is extended for over a week until Sunday 12th July midnight. weiterlesen
Stefan Jezler with Swiss home victory
29. Juni 2009
In the Men Elite final of Swiss Open (26.-28.6) in Zurich Stefan Jezler proved his good form and took his second title after Hungarian Open this year. The Swiss beat number one seed Alexander Käpf in an exciting match up. Surprise third place went to German Lars Bosselmann, who played in the Elite class the first time. Another German Silke Altmann won the Women A tournament, second place went to Czech girl Katerina Sodomkova and Irene Seifert ending up third. The Mens Doubles title went to Alexander Köpf/Oliver Kudicke. All Results on www.racketlonswissopen.ch. In addition live Men A - Elite and Women A - Elite will be on Resultreporter under past events. weiterlesen
Resultreporter open for registrations
26. Juni 2009
Finally the newest version Resultreporter 3.0 is online with a totally new interface and much easier for users. Another main issue is the direct connection of the players profiles to the current World Rankings, which have now been moved totally to www.resultreporter.net Tournament directors are reminded that the use of www.resultreporter.net for all World Tour events from next year is a precondition for applications. The application deadline for the FIR Racketlon World Tour 2010 is on 30th of June 2009! weiterlesen
New record for 3rd Swiss Open
18. Juni 2009
With 190 participants, the organizing committee of the 3rd Racketlon Swiss Open is pleased to welcome the highest amount of players since the beginning at 2007. A sign, that the Racketlon sport in Switzerland becomes more and more popular.The 3rd Racketlon Swiss open takes place from the 26th to the 28th of June in Zurich-Schlieren. For the first time there will be a doubles tournament on Friday. 48 Players did the inscription. Also new are the national Rookie categories for those who are not so ambitious. Almost 40 players will give their best there. Draws and Time Schedule are already online www.racketlonswissopen.ch. weiterlesen
Resultreporter new online on 24th june
16. Juni 2009
Preparations have taken their time, but finally Resultreporter NEW is ready and will go online on Wednesday 24th of June at 12:00 Noon (CET) if everything goes according to plan. For the period of transfer www.resultreporter.net will be down from Monday 22nd June 8:00 a.m. (CET) until the NEW version goes online on Wednesday. NOVOMATIC Austrian Open will be the first FIR tournament to use the full new version of www.resultreporter.net including live scores. Before that David Lloyd Dutch Open and English Open are coming up. weiterlesen
Videos, Pictures, Statistics now on...
09. Juni 2009
...www.racketlon.net. Finally the official FIR website www.racketlon.net is completely updated and three subpages were added. Under the subpage VIDEOS users can now find the best ever Racketlon videos summarized from www.youtube.com. In addition FIR has opened an account on Picasaweb, where all FIR tournaments can easily upload their best pictures and users can find under the subpage PICTURES. Last but not least the new subpage STATISTICS provides information about FIR World Ranking Events title holders. All three pages will be updated regularly, if anyone has any more information for statistics, videos or pictures he wants to share please mail to office@racketlon.net. weiterlesen
Struthers wins 1st SWT title
08. Juni 2009
Douglas Struthers wins the 18th King of Rackets in Oudenaarde last weekend (5-7 June). The Englishman takes revenge for his close defeat in 2008 and takes his second title on the FIR World Tour. On the Womens side Silke Altmann takes the victory. O`Donnell/Andersson in Mixed and Jezler/Twisterling in Men Doubles both take their first victories together. In the most exiciting final Seniors (+45) Christian Alte beats comebacker David Lazarus in the gummiarm point. All results are online on the Tournament Website. weiterlesen
Dutch Championships doubled
04. Juni 2009
The Dutch Championships were played in the cosy venue of Racket Centre Houten last weekend (30-31 May). Once again more participants for the 4th time the Dutch Champs were held. Four years ago we started with 40 and now there were almost 80 participants. Bart Beks defended his title, while Marielle Van der Woerdt won hers back. weiterlesen
Zurich ready for World Elite
28. Mai 2009
From 26th to the 28th June 2009 the 3rd Racketlon Swiss Open is taking place in Schlieren. The Racketlon Highlight in Switzerland always attracts a lot of people through its perfect organisation and the capacity of the sports centre. The record of over 200 players at the premier in 2007 shall be beaten this year. Only on Saturday, the tournament will be played on 30 courts to have smooth operations. 1000 prize money plus additional goods (worth approx. 1400 Euro for the medal winners), the big spaghetti dinner on Saturday evening und hotel prices with over 40% discount are other benefits for participating international players. weiterlesen
Kaerkkaeinen Finish Champion
25. Mai 2009
The Finnish Racketlon Championships in Lahti proved that Mikko Körkköinen is still the undisputed number one in Finland. The U21 World Champion Antti Tyyskö could not put up to the Mens World Champion. The match was over after squash when Kärkkäinen had a +30 lead. The surprise of the championship was, that Antti Tyyskö had to fight it all the way in the semi-finals against Ari-Matti Koskinen from Lahti. weiterlesen
Eliasson falls to Adamsson
18. Mai 2009
Stefan Adamsson (see pic) won the Swedish national championships in Stockholm (15-17 May). The number two seed defeated World number one Magnus Eliasson in a thrilling final by a margin of two points. Everyone who knows Magnus, knows he will be back, says tournament director Lennart Eklundh after a perfect weekend. Adamsson also took the doubles title together with Christian Wall. Defending champion Linda Jansson (see pic) did not start, so Annelie Andersson won the womens competition and Peter Bittar defended his Seniors (+45) title. All results are online on www.resultreporter.net. weiterlesen
New King of Rackets?
14. Mai 2009
The third Super World Tour event of the year with a total prize money of 2500 will traditionally be held from 5-7 June in Oudenaarde. The 18th King of Rackets in Belgium is not only the tournament with the longest tradition, but also known as one of the best organised and as the party tournament on the FIR Racketlon World Tour. The players dinner will be held on Saturday already this year followed by the biggest party ever with a local DJ. New this year, is that there will be livescoring on all centre courts for the Elite matches. Defending champion is Bart Beks from the Netherlands. Entry deadline is Friday 22nd May,Enter here! weiterlesen
New Racketlon baby born in Hamburg
12. Mai 2009
Dear Racketlon Players, we are more than happy to make you familiar with the newest baby promoted by the FIR, the German Cabrio Open Challenger, which will be held in Hamburg for the first time this year. As summertime is always great for visiting the beautiful city of Hamburg (the rain will be warm, we will promise that), you also might enjoy taking part in this FIR Racketlon tournament and collect points for the world ranking. weiterlesen
World Tour application...
11. Mai 2009
...deadline 30th june! The World Tour Requirements for all FIR World Ranking Events 2010 are now online. In principle there have not been many changes to the requirements from 2009, but due to a pending marketing contract the requirements for World Championships and Super World Tour tournaments had to be increased. Most notably the application deadline for all World Tour tournaments has been moved forth to 30th June 2009! weiterlesen
Final racketlon breakthrough...
04. Mai 2009
...in Germany! 13 teams and many international top players will compete in the first national championships Bundesliga for Club Teams in Germany this weekend (9-10 May) in Hannover. The best teams then qualify for the final weekend in November in Linden/Giessen and the very best two will have the possibility to play in the FIR Champions League 2010. Very inspiring, I hope many European countries can follow Austria and Germany and play national leagues, says FIR President Marcel Weigl. Another German milestone is a new Challenger tournament, German Cabrio Open (31/7-2/8) in Hamburg this summer. weiterlesen
A new bird flys at British Open
04. Mai 2009
Topseeded Silke Altmann (Ger) and Jermaine Manners (Eng) take the titles at British Open (2-3. May) in London this weekend, but the player of the weekend is James Bird. The newcomer became runner up in the Men Elite draw and took the Doubles title togethter with Neil Smith. In Mixed Doubles Altmann, who outcasted Natalie Lawrence in the Women A final, took her second victory of the weekend together with Michael Holzinger. Jermains father, Wingrove Manners made it a family weekend with his first place in Seniors (+45). All results and a report are now online on the webpage of the English Racketlon Association. weiterlesen
Cook and Manners...
30. April 2009
...to retain British Open titles! Silke Altmann and Jermaine Manners are the topseeded players at British Open in Gosling Park, London this weekend (2-3. May). While the Englishman looks to defend his title, Germanys topplayer is challenged by both Englands number one Natalie Lawrence and defending champion Jane Cook. Top favourites for the doubles title are (+45) World Championships silver medallists Graham Norton and David Greatorex, while Mixed looks like an easy victory for Altmann/Holzinger. All draws and the time schedule are now online on the webpage of the English Racketlon Association. weiterlesen
Contact to FIR intensified
28. April 2009
At the FIR Council Meeting in Prague it was decided that the contact between FIR, the national Presidents and Tournament Directors shall be intensified. FIR will therefore keep everyone updated more frequently with a FIR Information Newsletter. This first version contains important information and decisions taken by the FIR Council at the Double World Champs in the beginning of April. This news shall also be shared with all international Racketlon players. weiterlesen
Malaysia FIR member 26
16. April 2009
With Thursday the 16th April Malaysia, the second Asian country has become official member of FIR now consisting of 26 member nations worldwide. Designed president Jonathan Quek has registered the Racketlon Asia Sdn. Bhd. as the Malaysian national Racketlon federation. Already in November 2008 the first Racketlon Malaysia Workshop was held with no less then 11 participants to plan the future of Racketlon in Malaysia with the following outcome. weiterlesen
Pics of Eastercup Challenger
14. April 2009
Racketlon Union Nürnberg win the Chill n Grill Club Championships in Vienna (10. April). With their starplayer Michael Dickert they beat Dickerts former club and host Union Racketpoint Vienna in the final. Next year the event will be the offiicial FIR Champions League, with only national champions and vice-champions qualified to start. The victories in the 4th Eastercup Single Challenger (10./11. April) went to recent Women Doubles World Champion Zuzana Kubanova (Cze) and Michael Dickert, who beat Marcel Weigl in the final. All results are online on www.resultreporter.net. Pictures have now been added on the new FIR Picasa account. weiterlesen
Free entry and hotel for top 20!
09. April 2009
British Open 2009 will be held in Gosling Sports Park, Herfordshire from 2-3rd May this year. To attract international players Keith Lesser offers free entry for both the Singles and Doubles Competion, plus free accommodation in the tournament hotel and a free airport pickup for all Top 20 players on the FIR World Rankings. Furthermore the Elite Singles finishes on Saturday, so that all players can enjoy a night out in London. On Sunday the Amateur Classes and Doubles are played. Entry Deadline is the 20th April, Enter on www.englishracketlon.org weiterlesen
Pics of Doubles World Champs online
05. April 2009
FIR has now opened an webalbum on picasa.com where international Racketlon pictures will be downloaded from now onwards and users need no password. The first 200 pictures from the Double World Champs in Prague are now online here! and more here! Mikko Kärkkäinen is the first player to hold three Racketlon world titles in the same year. At the Doubles World Champs in Prague the Finn took both the Mixed title with Michaela Björnstroem and the Mens Doubles with Ismo Rönkkö. Womens Doubles ended with a home victory for Kakosova and Kubanova. In an all Austrian Men Singles final of Czech Open Christoph Krenn beat Michael Dickert. Victory in Womens Singles in a very close match went to Michaela Björnstroem who outcasted Martina Kakosova. All results are online on www.resultreporter.net All missing draws on the Czech Open website. weiterlesen
Women doubles will see new champions
27. März 2009
When the Doubles World Champs start in Prague (2.-5. April), the defending champions in Mens Doubles Christoph Krenn/Michael Dickert (Aut) and Mixed Michaela Björnstöm/Mikko Kärkkäinen look like the clear favourites to defend their titles at the new venue Sportscentrum Step. In Womens Doubles there will be a new winner pair, as defending champions Kakosova/Jansson have split up. All draws and the time schedule are now online! weiterlesen
Easter European Club Championships
16. März 2009
ARFA Racketlon Federation Austria will organise the first ever Racketlon European Club Championships for teams sponsored by 24 Chill`n`Grill together with the Eastercup Single Challenger from Friday 10th to Saturday 11th April before Easter in Vienna the centre of Europe. This year national club teams from all over Europe can enter, the aim is a minimum of 8 teams for this year. The team competition will be held only on Friday, while the Single Challenger will start not before 15:00 on Friday and go through the whole of Saturday. Entry Deadline is Saturday 4th of April on www.resultreporter.net for the Single Event and per Mail to krenn@racketlon.at for the European Club Championships. weiterlesen
Krenn wins his 1st SWT title
16. März 2009
Austrian Christoph Krenn beats local matador Richard Thomson in the final of Canadian Open (13-15.3) in Toronto. It is the first Super World Tour title for the current number two in the FIR World Rankings. Bronze went to Englands Jermaine Manners. The Women Elite sees the 6th different winner at the 6th Canadian Open. This time Canadian Lara Vojnov was on the top of the podium. Elite results are Online on www.resultreporter.net all other results here! weiterlesen
Draws for Canadian Open online
11. März 2009
The draws for the 6th Canadian Open this weekend (13-15 March) predict a Men Elite final between number one seed Christoph Krenn and local matador Richard Thomson (photing.com). The Canadian has the more difficult draw, with challengers Stephane Cadieux and Jermaine Manners on the lower half. FIR has found a compromise for Canadian players who were not informed that they need to pay the FIR Players License Fee of 10. "Everyone may play, who pays gets world ranking points, who doesnt pay, gets no points", says FIR President Marcel Weigl. The draws are now online! weiterlesen
Venue for Doubles World Champs...
09. März 2009
...changed. A last minute venue change has taken place for the Doubles World Champs and Czech Open (2.-5. April) in Prague/Czech Republic. The new sportscentre is Sportcentrum STEP. No worries though, the new venue is even better than the old one and the hotel likewise directly on site, promises Tournament Director Svatopluk Rejthar. Defending Champions in Mens and Mixed Doubles trust him and have already entered to defend their titles: Michael Dickert/Christoph Krenn from Austria and Finnish couple Mikko Kärkkäinen/Michaela Björnström. The Entry Deadline is Monday 16th of March, enter here! weiterlesen
Latvian president...
05. März 2009
...1st visitor of FIR headoffice. Latvia is the youngest FIR member, but the president of the Latvian Racketlon Federation became the first person ever to visit FIR Headoffice near Vienna this week Monday 2nd of March. After a short show around of the office FIR President Marcel Weigl and Zigmars Puikevics had a business meeting to exchange opinions and ideas of Racketlon which lasted nearly two hours. What followed in the evening was a Racketlon encounter in Tennispoint Vienna, where Austrias current top player Christoph Krenn was present too. After Tabletennis and Badminton, Marcel had a close lead, said the Latvian Tabletennis specialist, not mentioning the other results. weiterlesen
Peter Duyck and Irene Seifert...
04. März 2009
...win in Waregem. Peter Duyck and Irene Seifert are the winners of the second FIR Challenger of the year. A total of 65 players attended the 5th Waregem Cars Open in Belgium (28.2-1.3). Other players on the podium were Lieselot de Bleckere (2.), Nathalie Monnier (3.) as well as Adolphe Fernandez-Diez (2.) and Alwin Krist (3.). All Results are now online! weiterlesen
All in white at Canadian Open
02. März 2009
The 6th Canadian Open will be held in Toronto from 13-15 March at one of the oldest Racket clubs of the country, the Badminton and Racquets club. Tradition means that all players have to wear white clothes while playing. Over 100 players have already entered for the second FIR Super World Tour Event 2009 with World number two Christoph Krenn and local hero Richard Thomson (photing.com) the top favourites for the Men Elite title. Entry Deadline is the 3rd of March, the new world rankings will count for the draws. Enter online! weiterlesen
Waregem Challenger timeschedule
26. Februar 2009
A total of 72 players have entred for the 5th Waregem Cars Open Challenger which will be held in Belgium on the 28th and 1st of March 2009. Top favourites for victory are the Belgian national team players Peter Duyck, Adolphe Fernandez-Diez, Gert Blomme and Inge van der Herrewegen. The time schedule is now online on www.racketlon.be. weiterlesen
4 new winners on FIR World Tour
22. Februar 2009
The 4th Hungarian Open (20-22.2) in Pecs ended with a total of 4 new winners in the main draw. Women Elite went to Zsofia Troznai (Hun), while unseeded Swiss Stefan Jezler won the Elite final against Marcel Weigl. In Mixed it was a home victory for Rita Horvath and Akos Pinter (Hun) and in Mens Doubles it was the first victory for Kryzstof Samonek with Norbert Stolicki. All results are now online. weiterlesen
Pecs in the hand of German speakers
21. Februar 2009
The Mens Singles of Hungarian Open (20-22.2) in Pecs showed to major upsets before the semifinals. All four semifinalists come from German speaking countries. Number one seed and defending champion Christoph Krenn (Aut) got outcasted by Stefan Jezler. The unseeded Swiss number one will now face Joey Schubert from Austria. Seeded as Seven the 18 year old beat number four, Petr Vesely (Cze) in the quarters. On the lower half of the draw both seeded favourites are through. Alexander Köpf (Ger/3) now challenges Marcel Weigl (Aut/2), who was lucky to win over wildcard player Rafal Rykowski (Pol) by a couple of points only. In the Womens Elite the last round of the round e robin will probably see Zsofia Troznai win her 1st World Tour event, while Rita Horvath and Katerina Sodomkova will battle for silver. All results are now online. weiterlesen
Swiss Open website relaunched
19. Februar 2009
Last weekend, the organising committee of the Racketlon World Tour Event Swiss Open (26.-28.6.09) relaunched its new homepage www.racketlonswissopen.ch. The new homepage is one of the most modern tournament homepage of all FIR World Tour tournaments and the only one in three languages. It shall be a step into more professionalism of Racketlon Sport in Switzerland, says tournament director Nico Hobi(pic with vice director Bernie Schäller). It accompanies the already existing homepage of the Swiss Racketlon Federation (www.racketlon.ch) to provide full service for all Racketlon players in Switzerland. weiterlesen
99 players on the way to Pecs
17. Februar 2009
In the end only one player was missing for the magic number of 100 for the Hungarian Open sponsored by HEAD from 20.-22. February in Pecs. Tournament Director Rita Horvath is very happy still accepts last minute alternate players in some classes. The Elite Draws have resulted in a 5-player roundrobin for Women and a 24-Player monrad system for the Men with defending Champion Christoph Krenn (WR2/Aut) and Eva Hrabina(WR9/Hun) topseeded. All Draws are now online. weiterlesen
Challenger warm up...
16. Februar 2009
...for King of Rackets! The 5th Waregem Cars Open Challenger will be held in Belgium on the 28th and 1st of March 2009. Categories are Men A, B, C, D and Women A, B plus Juniors u16. Over 50 players have already entered and it looks like the meeting of the Benelux Top players with Peter Duyck, Adolphe Fernandez-Diez, Gert Blomme and Alwin Krist already on the entry list. Entry Deadline is the 21st of February on www.racketlon.be. The Webpage for this years Super World Tour Event in Belgium, the 18th King of Rackets from 5-7th June will be online in the beginning of March, but some important information is already out like Live Scoring on all Centercourts and the Players Dinner moved to Saturday. weiterlesen
Hungarian Open...
11. Februar 2009
...entry deadline extended! Around 70 Players have already entered for Hungarian Open from 20.-22. February in Pecs. Tournament Director Rita Horvath still hopes to break the 100 player barrier and therfor extended the entry deadline to Saturday 14th February. Enter here! 2006 the first ever Hungarian Open was held in the European Captital of Culture 2010, before being moved to Budapest, where the Hungarian Open was held the last two years. The accommodation is directly on site of the venue and the fantastic players party in the student town is still remembered by the players. Reigning champions of the Hungarian Open sponsored by HEAD are Christoph Krenn (Aut) and Martina Kakosova (Cze/see Pic). weiterlesen
Antti Tyyskö wins Nordic Open...
09. Februar 2009
...in Oulu! The 19 year old Antti Tyyskä has become the youngest player in Racketlon history to win the Men A - Elite Class of a World Ranking event. The Finnish national team player beat all his opponents with a big margin to take the championship title of the Nordic Racketlon Open Challenger in Oulu/Finland. Juho Vourinen took the second place, while Tommi Laine became third by winning his match against Marko Välimäki by one single point. Men B Advanced title went to Kyosti Alaruikka and Juho Antila won the Men C Amateur Class. weiterlesen
Rankings update new:
07. Februar 2009
1 week after WT event! The first World Rankings of the year are now online. For 2009 FIR promises all the players an improvement of the Rankings update. The Tournament Supervisors will be in charge of filling out the correct end positions of all players with the Tournament Directors after each tournament, says Executive President Marcel Weigl. This Resultspreadsheet will then be checked by Ranking Officer Poku Salo and forwarded to Ranking Compiler John Buchanan. Rankings will thus be updated twelve times this year: On every Sunday a week after all World Tour and Super World Tour events, but not after Challengers. The two Toomjoe-Brothers (see pic) lead the Juniors Rankings. weiterlesen
Hungarian Open back home to Pecs
02. Februar 2009
Like last year the first regular FIR World Tour Event of the year will be held in Hungary from 20.-22. February, this time in Pecs. 2006 the first ever Hungarian Open was held in the European Captital of Culture 2010, before being moved to Budapest, where the Hungarian Open was held the last two years. The accommodation is directly on site of the venue and the fantastic players party in the student town is still remembered by the players. Reigning champions of the Hungarian Open sponsored by HEAD are Christoph Krenn (Aut) and Martina Kakosova (Cze/see Pic). Entry Deadline is the 11th February, Enter here! weiterlesen
Latvia and Russia FIR members 24 25
29. Januar 2009
After only one month in Office the new FIR Council can already report another two new member States. After India, both Latvia and Russia have now handed in the legal papers in the last weeks and will officially be FIR members number 24 and 25 from the 1st of February 2009. Last year we had only one new member country, this year already three after only a month. This is the speed I am used to, says FIR Executive President Marcel Weigl. At the same time there is also good news from other continents. The US (Pic shows president Cliff Wenn with Marcel Weigl) will host its next Racketlon tournament near Boston in Summer and South Africa now has its own website. weiterlesen
www.racketlon.net updated
26. Januar 2009
The official webpage of FIR www.racketlon.net has now been updated for 2009. All players are reminded that they are committed to pay the players licence fee of 10 at the first tournament they play. New Resultreporter Officer Thomas Troedsson will take care of all player corner www.resultreporter.net related questions. The official World Tour Posters for 2009 are ready and also the price money for the World Tour 2009 has been fixed by FIR and a big Racketlon fan has developed a statistic program for past World Tour results. weiterlesen
Foreigners invited to Oulu
22. Januar 2009
From 6-8 February the third consecutive Nordic Racketlon Open will be held in Oulu. In the previous two years it has been the first event on Finnish Racketlon Tour with approximately 50 participants. In this year the event is also a World Challenger event. Oulu has well established traditions in Racketlon from the early 80ss. In 2005 we founded a racketlon club here, called Racketlon Club Uleborg (Uleborg is Oulu in Swedish). We have about 40 club members and good local activity here. Our club members have participated for example World Championships regularly. Previous A class Nordic Racketlon Open champions have been Mikko Kärkkäinen and Antti Tyyskö. Antti has already entered this years tournament. Since we have not had foreign players earlier here, those will get a special treatment. weiterlesen
500 visitors see 1st Racketlon in Latvia
20. Januar 2009
The first ever Racketlon tournament held in the capital of Latvia, Riga last weekend (10.-11.1) was a big success with around 500 visitors and 163 matches played in total. With 56 participants (42 men and 12 women) the registration had to be stopped already one day before the entry deadline. Estonian junior Ken-Kristjan Toomjoe won the Mens Class, while, Ineta Mackevica from Latvia was the best Woman: Men Class; 1st Ken-Kristjan Toomjoe (EST), 2nd Alex Pavulans (LAT) ,3rd Margus Kask (EST); Women Class: 1st Ineta Mackevica, 2nd Agnese Rozite, 3rd Julija Korolova, all Latvia. weiterlesen
Swedish victories in Malmö
18. Januar 2009
Magnus Eliasson and Linda Jansson make sure that Swedish Open stays in Swedish hands and take the titles in Malmö. Stefan Adamsson was as chanceless as Annelie Andersson in the final. In the closest final regarding the sets ever on the Racketlon FIR World Tour, Marcel Weigl and Rickard Persson win their first Super World Tour title in Mens Doubles. All sets against Krenn/Schubert were played to a margin of only two points. In Mixed Doubles favourites Johan Porsborn and Linda Jansson take their first title together. Christian Alte (pic) from Germany takes his first Seniors (+45) title on his first tournament. Complete results on www.resultreporter.net weiterlesen
Cook an Manners win...
15. Januar 2009
...English Championships. The English national championships (10-11 Jan) ended with the victory of Jermaine Manners. Topplayers Doug Struthers and John O`Donnell were absent. The Womens title went to Jane Cook, with Englands number one Natalie Lawrence not participating. Preliminary results can be downloaded from the above file, a full report will be available in due course. weiterlesen
Swedish Open: nearly 100 players
14. Januar 2009
The FIR World Tour 2009 will kick off with Swedish Open in Malmö from 16-18 January with nearly 100 participants in 10 draws. The Men Elite draw is traditionally strong with world number one Magnus Eliasson the big favourite, challenged by a handfull of other Swedes like Stefan Adamsson, Rickard Persson or defending champion Christian Wall and some german speakers like Christoph Krenn, Marcel Weigl or Elmar Schaub. In the Women Elite the way to victory for Linda Jansson should be easy. A record total of 3000 prize money is divided among the best. All draws are now online. weiterlesen
1st call to FIR head office from India
12. Januar 2009
Only half an hour after FIR Head Office was officially opened on Monday the 12th January 2009 at 8 a.m. (CET), the first call reached Executive President Marcel Weigl and it came from India. On the other side of the line was Manoranjan Mishra (pic), the General Secretary of RFI Racketlon Federation India which was officially founded only a few weeks ago. Asia is on the Racketlon move, a fact also documented by the report of the Racketlon Championships in Hong Kong on the last day of the year 2008. weiterlesen
Super World Tour 2009 kicks off
30. Dezember 2008
The FIR World Tour 2009 will kick off with Swedish Open in Malmö from 16-18 January. This year the event is upgraded from a Challenger in 2008 to a Super World Tour tournament with a maximum of World Ranking points and a total of 3000ö prize money. 2007 and earlier Swedish Open was held in Stockholm, but huge and modern venue in Malmö was the main reason for the transfer, as well as the hope of attracting players from Denmark. Defending champion is Christian Wall, who beat Marcel Weigl in the final last year. Entry deadline is 9th January, enter here! weiterlesen
Christmas present: FIR Headoffice 2009
24. Dezember 2008
Santa Claus and FIR have a special Christmas present for all Racketlon players, tournament organisers, fans and everyone connected to Racketlon this year. The FIR Council has decided that on Monday 12th January FIR will officially open its Head Office in Vienna with office hours every Monday and Thursday as a service for everyone. "Another milestone in the history of Racketlon", is FIR President Marcel Weigl more than happy to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a successful year 2009 in the name of FIR.
Peersman and Kakosova...
15. Dezember 2008
...win World Tour Race 2008! The official end of the year World Rankings 2008 have now been published by FIR. Both World Champs finalists Magnus Eliasson and Martina Kakosova keep their number one positions. The Czech number one also wins the World Tour Race for the first time, while it is the Swedes (6.) first year without the World Tour Race victory after five consecutive wins. Belgian president Gert Peersman takes the title he really deserved, after playing every single tournament on the World Tour 2008. The prize giving ceremonies were held at the World Champs in Förth already. weiterlesen
FIR council elected for 2009 to 2011
01. Dezember 2008
At the FIR Annual General Meeting during the World Championships in Fürth/Germany on Friday the 28th November a new FIR Council was elected. Austrian Marcel Weigl (pic with Chinese representative) will be president for another three years with Marc Veldkamp from the Netherlands as new vice-president. Elected as other seven council members were: Michael Dickert, Lennart Eklundh, Ray Jordan, Karim Hanna, Poku Salu, Thomas Troedsson and Martti Vottonen. The AGM thanked leaving council members Georgios Georgoudis, Stuart Foster and Phil Reid for their work in the Council from 2005 to 2008. weiterlesen
Finish couple are World Champions
30. November 2008
The 8th Racketlon World Champs in Fürth/Germany ended with a fairy tale. The finnish couple Mikko Kärkkäinen and Michaela Björnström took both elite titles. Magnus Eliasson and Martina Kakosova with silver and Michael Dickert and Linda Jansson with bronze took the other medals in the elite competitions. Sweden hit back to stay unbeaten in the nationalteam competition, with 2nd Finland and 3rd Austria on the podium. All draws are online here! weiterlesen
Ready to start
24. November 2008
The 8th Racketlon World Championships (26.-30.11) in Fürth/Germany will traditionally start with the Nationalteam competition with Sweden top favourite for Gold, never having lost a nationalteam match. In the strongest Men and Women Elite draws at World Champs ever everything but the final between three time world champion Magnus Eliasson and four time title winner Mikko Kärkkäinen would be a surprise. The prediction of the womenös draw is far more difficult, with reigning world champion Martina Kakosova and Michaela Björnström maybe slight favourites for gold. Altogether over 450 players will start in 13 different classes. German national television ZDF will cover, a squash glass court has been built and all the results will be live on www.resultreporter.com. The draws are now online here! weiterlesen
Tragic occurence
21. November 2008
The draws of the World Championships in Fürth (26-30.11) were accompanied by the tragic suicide of Volker Metz (2nd from left). Originally it was the German Racketlon players initiative to bring the World Championships to his home country, even though he broke with the German Racketlon Federation later on. Nevertheless it is such enthusiasts we need to make our sport grow, says a shocked FIR President Marcel Weigl and reminds all World Champs participants that more important things exist, than who is in or not in or seeded or not seeded in which draw. The draws are now online here! weiterlesen
Sültrup surprises in the Netherlands
16. November 2008
Jörn Sültrup is the surprise winner of the Wilson Racketlon Challenger in Dronten/Netherlands (14-16.11). The German no name defeats favourite Paul Twisterling in the final. The number one of the Netherlands takes revenge and wins the Mens Doubles together with countryman Bart Beks. Gold in the Women Elite draw went to the host country too: Marielle Van der Woerdt. All results are now online! weiterlesen
Last challenger counts
07. November 2008
From the 14 to 16 November the last FIR Challenger 2009 will be held in Dronten/Netherlands. Flevoparq is the name of the new Racketlon venue, where many international top Squash tournaments have been held. A premier on the FIR Racketlon World Tour will be that Squash will actually be played as a real doubles game with four players on the court together. In addition it is the last international tournament 2009 where the world ranking points will still count for the seedings and draws of the upcoming World Champs (27-30.11) in Fürth/Germany. The dutch hopes for victory lay on Paul Twisterling (see pic). Entry deadline is Sunday the 9th November. Enter here! weiterlesen
FIR World Tour 2009 announced
31. Oktober 2008
The FIR Racketlon World Tour for 2009 is now official. The same 12 countries as this year will host 7 World Tour and 5 Super World Tour events. Singles and Team World Champs will be held in Fürth/Germany for the second consecutive year, while Doubles World Champs went to Prague for the first time and will be held in April already. weiterlesen
First victories in Gothenburg
04. November 2008
Linda Jansson and Stefan Adamsson take the titles at the World Tour event in Gothenburg (31.10 to 2.11). For both Stockholm players it was the first victory in Gothenburg, with Linda beating comeback player Lilian Druve in a pretty clear final and Stefan having to fight to the end against number one seed Christoph Krenn. All results are now online. weiterlesen
FIR council elections for 2009 to 2011
21. Oktober 2008
At this years AGM - Anual General Meeting on Friday the 28th of November at the World Champs in Fürth/Germany FIR Council elections will be held for the period of 2009 until 2011. Current president Marcel Weigl has now found his team he would like to continue with. Now everything depends on the understanding of the Annual General Meeting that the future of Racketlon depends very much on the part time employment of a General Secretary. "Only if this is accepted, I will accept an election." Further applications for any Council positions can be submitted to FIR Headoffice until 31st October per E-mail. weiterlesen
Brix with double victory in Victoria
16. Oktober 2008
The Challenger event in Victoria, Canada (10-12.10) ended with another novum at international Racketlon events. Both Men Elite and Women Elite was won by Brix: Peter and Damaris. Favourites Ray Jordan and Allison Marr fell in the finals. All results are online on the tournament webpage. weiterlesen
Glass court built for world champs
29. September 2008
Traditionally the FIR Racketlon World Tour will end with the Singles and Team Wilson World Championships in Fürth/Germany from 27. to 30. November this year. The German Racketlon Federation DRaV under president Gunnar Biermanns promises all participants a Racketlon event the World has never seen before. The highlight is the Squash-Glasscourt which will be built only for the World Champs. All players and fans are asked to keep reserve this date for this extraordinary event and come and play. weiterlesen
 
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