Witness racquetball’s premiere “Grand Slam”- the US OPEN Racquetball Championships. See all of the top players in the world from the IRT, WPRO and CPRT compete for the largest prize money purse in the sport — $48,000+. Experience the thrill of dramatic player introductions featuring booming music and laser light shows. Stroll through the US OPEN Player Village and see what’s new from the world’s top racquetball manufacturers.
Party the nights away with your favorite pros and racquetball fans from throughout the world. Be there to see the stunning “made-for-TV” portable stadium racquetball court. In addition, over 700 amateur players will compete in age and skill divisions for every level. Special events include the Saturday evening Gala “PARTY WITH THE PROS”, a Players Village complete with concessions and live entertainment, International/VIP Reception, Pro-Am Doubles Tourney for St. Jude, IRT Champions Clinic, Play the Pro Challenges, Friday Night Player’s Dance Party, and continuous fan fair activities on the stadium court. The event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The main location and nerve center for the US OPEN will be located in downtown Minneapolis at the fabulous LIFE TIME FITNESS Target Center, the same building in which the Minnesota Timberwolves play. All pro matches and many of the amateur matches will take place at this facility, located in the center of the exciting Entertainment District in Minneapolis. Restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, and world class shopping are located all around the club. Just four blocks away is the second LIFE TIME location that will be utilized, the Minneapolis LIFE TIME Athletic Club. Lastly, a short eight-minute complimentary shuttle ride to the third location – LIFE TIME FITNESS St. Louis Park, will complete the rotation.