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State Singles

Cost: $25 per event
All entries must be submitted by Sunday, April 9, 2023

Matches will all be held April 12th-15th. All entrants must be available to play the 13th-15th. Most matches may be played at Alaska Club East but some may be scheduled at South at the tournament directors discretion. Match times will be sent via email and daily results posted on Facebook. Tournament will be Self Refereed with Traditional USA Racquetball Scoring, best of 2 games to 15, 3rd game to 11. USAR Official Rules & Regulations of Racquetball.

Events may be combined at the discretion of the Tournament Committee and prizes will be awarded to the Combined Event winners. Prizes include Racquetball gift cards: 1st place $100, 2nd place $50, 3rd place $25.

The Year End Banquet will be a fajita bar celebration held at 5:30 pm on April 15th, 2023 at Gallo's Mexican Restaurant on 8615 Old Seward Highway with awards including Sportsperson of the Year. State Singles entrants may attend free of charge. Non-participants may pre-pay $20/person to attend by completing all details here.

By submitting an entry form, you agree that both you and your representatives to assume all risks associated with entering, participating in and/or attending the tournament and hold harmless the AARA board and tournament facility of any liability.

Submitting your entry means you agree to abide by the AARA rules of conduct. You will arrive at the Tournament Desk at least 10 minutes prior to Event times for all events entered. You and your supporters acknowledge that the AARA Board is comprised of volunteers and will be respectful as well as follow the rules and regulations of the AARA Board and USA Racquetball.

Entrant / Participant Name(Required)
SINGLES Events
By entering you acknowledge and accept your opponent(s) may be of a different sex, age group or skill level than your requested entry. Events may be combined at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. ONLY the top finishers in the Combined event will receive the prize money. You agree to accept the combination of events regardless of how the Tournament Committed combines the events.
Unisex Adult TShirt Size
NOTE: Play will begin April 12th and ALL Entrants must be available to play 13th - 15th. We will do our best to accommodate your request if possible. ANYONE entering more than 1 event may need to play back to back. Scheduling is at the Sole Discretion of the AARA who are Volunteers, so be polite and considerate.
# of people wishing to attend the post tournament banquet but not entering the tournament.
List First & Last name of all banquet attendees who will be pre-paying $20 per person on SquareUp.
Agreement & Photo/Video Consent(Required)
...I agree to abide by the AARA and USA Racquetball rules of conduct. I acknowledge that the AARA Board is comprised of volunteers. I will ensure my guests, supporters and I will be respectful of and follow the requests of the AARA Board. I agree to abide by rules and regulations of USA Racquetball and the decisions of the AARA Board.

... I am authorized to enter into this Agreement for all entrants listed above and my guests, supporters, entrants and I will abide by the AARA Board's decisions and rules with regard to the tournament.

... I acknowledge and accept that the AARA may choose to combine my selected event with another at their discretion.

... I give permission and consent to the AARA to use photos and/or video taken at the tournament on the AARA Facebook page and website for promoting the sport of racquetball for the person(s) named above.
Risk & Liability Waiver(Required)
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM ASSUMING ALL RISKS OF INJURY OR DAMAGE. I, FOR MYSELF AND ANY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, HEIRS AND ASSIGNEES, HEREBY AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, RELEASE, WAIVE, FOREVER DISCHARGE, AND NOT TO SUE THE ORGANIZER OF THIS EVENT, USA RACQUETBALL (USAR), USAR’S AFFILIATED STATE ASSOCIATIONS, AND USA RACQUETBALL FOUNDATION (USRF), AND THEIR RESPECTIVE AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS, MEMBERS, CLUBS, SPONSORS, PROMOTERS, CONTRACTORS, REPRESENTATIVES, PARENT COMPANIES, SUBSIDIARIES, DIVISIONS, AFFILIATES, INSURERS, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY “RELEASEES”), OF AND FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS, COSTS, LOSSES, INJURIES, DAMAGES, EXPENSES AND LIABILITY (COLLECTIVELY, “LOSSES”) ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, MY PARTICIPATION IN OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT (AND MY TRAVEL TO OR FROM THE EVENT), INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY LOSSES CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OF THE RELEASEES. I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT THIS RELEASE IS A CONTRACT WITH LEGAL AND BINDING CONSEQUENCES AND IT APPLIES TO ALL COMPETITIONS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE EVENT AND THE USE OF THE FACILITY. In consideration of the opportunity to attend, observe, and/or participate in the event, I hereby freely agree to and make the following contractual representations and agreements. I acknowledge that racquetball is an inherently dangerous sport involving a risk of serious injury or death and I fully acknowledge the dangers of attending, observing and/or participating in this event, whether as a player, official, coach, volunteer, or otherwise, and I fully assume the risks associated with such attendance, observation and/or participation, by way of example, and not limitation: dangers associated with playing in close proximity to competitors, inadequate safety equipment, and the dangers associated with court surface inadequacies. I agree it is my sole responsibility to be familiar with the event courts and agenda, the Releases’ rules, and any special regulations for the event and agree to comply with all such rules and regulations. I understand and agree that situations may arise during the event which may be beyond the control of the Releases, and I must continually compete and otherwise participate so as to neither endanger myself nor others. I accept responsibility for the condition and adequacy of my equipment, any equipment provided for my use, and my conduct in connection with this event. I will wear an eye guard which satisfies the requirements of the Releases’ Participant Rules or Regulations and that can protect against serious eye injury, and assume all responsibility and liability for the selection of such an eye guard. I represent that I am in good physical health and have no prior injuries or known physical disabilities which would endanger myself or others if I participate in this event. I understand that drug testing may be conducted for athletes registered for this event and hereby consent to such testing as further consideration for the opportunity to participate in the event. I HEREBY CONSENT TO RECEIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT WHICH MAY BE DEEMED ADVISABLE IN THE EVENT OF INJURY, ACCIDENT AND/OR ILLNESS DURING THE EVENT. I agree that the above representations are contractually binding, and are not mere recitals, and that should I or anyone acting on my behalf assert a claim contrary to what I have agreed to in this contract, the claiming party shall be liable for the expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs) incurred by the Releases in defending the claims. This contract may not be modified orally, and a waiver or modification of any provision shall not be construed as a waiver or modification of any other provision herein or as a consent to any subsequent waiver or modification. I give the USAR, IRT, IRT Network, and the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the absolute right and permission to use my image or likeness as part of any live or recorded video display or other transmission, reproduction or depiction of video or photographs for any legitimate business purpose. I release USAR, the photographer, their respective officers, employees, agents, and designees from liability for any violation of any personal or proprietary right I may have in connection with such use. I am 18 years of age or older and am of legal age of consent in the jurisdiction of the event with no legal disabilities that prevent me from being legally bound by this Release (unless my parent or legal guardian has executed this Release). I am capable of reading and understanding the written English language and I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING, AND I VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS RELEASE. https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Racquetball/Championships/Event-waiver
By typing my name or initials, I agree I am signing electronically and my electronic signature is the legal equivalent of my physical signature. I will ensure on time payment for and arrival at the Tournament Desk at least 10 minutes prior to Event times for all events I've selected to enter. I consent to be legally bound by this Agreement's terms and conditions.

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