Hi Everyone, Racketlon season 2009 is here. The coming months will bring with them some exciting and fun challenges in the form of the newest sport to hit the Cape Shores. The events will be well organized and a social day for all. Exercising and enjoying time with friends and family is the order of the day.

New Tournaments scheduled in 2009

The new Racketlon South Africa website has been launched  and is packed with National and local  news and info on Table Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Tennis and naturally Racketlon. Why not check out the chat section and discuss the likes, dislikes and compare your favorite racket sport. Designed for ease of use and 1 stop information centre. The website includes the events planned for 2009. Check out the 2009 Calendar.

WP Open Sunday 1 March 2009

SA Open              Sunday 29 March 2009

3^rd Cape Open Sunday 26 July 2009

There’s no better time than now to start training and improving one self.

2008 Racketlon season saw Merold Ruiters take the WP Open and the first time a ladies and Juniors category was introduced saw Nadya Ritchewald and Angelo Yiatses take the podium respectively. SA Open Men’s winner was David Darlington. Ladies winner Iria Gabel and Juniors Mitchell Nixon. The 2^nd Cape Open saw the defending champion victor again, Stephen Coppinger. Ladies winner Nadya Ritchewald and Juniors Mitchell Nixon.

Congratulations to all the winners.

One of Racketlon’s star players Stephen Coppinger is doing extremely well on the PSA international squash circuit. Stephen is steadily moving up the world rankings and is at a solid 62. Keep it up Stephen.

Our Top players aiming for best racket player title

Some are light and graceful on their feet whilst others are dedicated athletes – Introducing the top 10 in the race for The Racket King & Queen.

Mens Leader board 1. David Darlington 2. Barry Fransman 3. Christos Yiatses 4. Richard Hallick 5. Merold Ruiters 6. Willem Theart 7. Richard Gore 8. Dorian James 9. Markus Te Vaarwerk 10. Stephen Coppinger

Ladies Leader board 1. Iris Gabel 2. Lauren Vezasie 3. Nadya Ritchewald 4. Nina Gelderburg 5. Cheryl Gordan 6. Tracy Adonis 7. Petra Elliot 8. Colleen von Bruckenroder 9. Maria Yiatses 10. Allyson Roberts

· Here's the complete South African Racketlon Rankings.

Table Tennis

“In other parts of the world, table tennis is taken very seriously.” – Sean Hilliker

Badminton

“ When I am playing badminton there are only two people in the world,
   myself and my opponent.” - Erland Kops

Squash

“Squash was my livelihood and as in business, I had to stay on top.” - Jahangir Khan

Tennis

“I'm not involved in tennis but committed.” - Martina Navratilova

We welcome Donic support

Now, just in time when the speed glue ban is enforced, DONIC is the first top brand which offers a complete assortment of legendary rubber sheets which will prove to be the classics of the future.

NEW FORMULA DONIC rubber technology which gives even soft rubber sheets such power and dynamic that previously could only be achieved by speed glue.

	Donic Products Stuck for ideas for loved ones, friends or even fellow colleagues. Then why not have a browse through the delightful Donic range. Top quality and well priced products of Rubbers, blades and Accessories guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face and give you the edge.

Racketlon aims to send team to represent SA in Germany

In what is referred to as the “Grand Finale”, The International Racketlon Federation hold the World Championships at the end of each year. 2009 sees this amazing end to the year in Nurnburg Germany. Gold medals and the title of Best Racket player in the world will be up for the taking. Sweden dominates but SA hasn’t competed yet and will do so for the first time in history.
Read here for the 2008 World champs report.

	Racketlon will be putting the spotlight on three of the best performers over   the next few months. If you are a company wishing to lend your support in backing the top players in the country then don’t hesitate to contact us to set up an interview or request more info. (info@racketlon.co.za)

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