IPRO Director’s Message July, 2023

IPRO Director’s Message July, 2023

We all have an OPPORTUNITY! Mark September 9thof this year on your calendar (Worldwide Racquetball Day) Some thoughts follow: 

…Organize, operate, and evaluate an event; on the WWRBD date and other date (s) as well.

…Network with one other indoor/outdoor court or racquet sport to maximize the effort.

…Start small, start early, and plan for incremental growth.

Profile of IPRO Leaders

Brent Woody Clouse---Colorado  USA

Born in Eritrea (East Africa). He has represented his homeland and the USA in the IRF World Championships. 

He is a world champion; as well as a highly successful coach, instructor, and promoter.

Robert ‘Bob’ Bagley---California USA

Bob lived in Germany where he made a name for himself as an instructor and promoter; primarily with 

personnel at US military installations. Back in the USA, he resides in the Los Angeles area, where he shares 

his passion for the game with men and women. He played for Peru in the IRF World Racquetball Championships.

Karen Boller---New York USA

Karen has been with Loomis & LaPann LLC, Insurors for many years. Her accounts include many of the Olympic &

Pan American sports federations; including Racquetball. Karen can be reached at: kboller@loomislapann.com. 

Our IPRO (AmPRO) coverage has SAMS; and it cuts across the indoor court sports plus pickleball. 

Upcoming

July  IPRO Level 1-3 Certification Course; Gary Mazaroff, Albuquerque, NM USA

October IPRO Level 1-3 Certification Course; Woody Clouse, Denver, CO USA

October IRF Level 2-3 Officiating Course: Gustavo Farell, Santiago, Chile

November IRF Level 2-3 Certification Course; Gary Mazaroff, Tarija, Bolivia

Quote of the Month…’Set your sights high and do not relent’ R Podorsky

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