The State Awards are here. Please send your nominations to Debbie Bryant dbryant@ncracquetball.com by March 1st of this year.
The North Carolina Racquetball Association Annual Awards are maintained to recognize those athletes and contributors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in competition, leadership or sportsmanship during the last twelve months. We are also looking at Hall of Fame players (who has given to the sport of racquetball over a protracted period of time and championed the sport of racquetball in our State).
We are looking to you to support your fellow players by nominating them for the following awards:
Nominations for Male and Female NCRA Athlete of the Year award should be an individual who demonstrates great athleticism on the court, generally does well in tournaments of a high level, and exhibits the qualities of an elite athlete.
Nominations for Male and Female NCRA Sportsmanship Award should be an individual who exhibits exemplary sportsmanship qualities. Court demeanor and willingness to further the sport through leadership in playing should be considered.
Nominations for the NCRA Jan R. Stelma Contributor Award should be an individual who has contributed to the sport of racquetball in our State. It should not necessarily be given to the best player, or someone who plays in a lot of tournaments. It should be awarded to the individual who helps promote our sport, truly loves our sport, and helps further the sport in North Carolina.
Nominations for the NCRA Junior of the Year Award should be an individual 18 years or younger that plays competitive racquetball either at the tournament level or the club level, displays a good attitude on and off the court, works hard to develop his/her racquetball game, is in good academic standing and free of any legal issues, and is interested in helping others further their game, either through working with a juniors program, assisting beginning players, or helping a player one on one develop their game. They should receive an endorsement from a mentor, coach, or player who has worked directly with them.