The World Singles Tournament dates are Sept 4-7. 2025 at Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Be Aware! Prepare for the rare air!!! Denver is the mile-high city with different dynamics due to the altitude. 10 facts to consider to increase your fun at World singles and doubles in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, suburb of Denver.
1. Your body will dehydrate faster. You must drink fluids.
2. Your body will dehydrate faster. You must avoid alcohol because it will dehydrate you!
3. The ball racquetball travels faster so everyone is a power player, or could be!
4. Your footwork will become crucial. Practice good footwork!
5. Conditioning will be a factor. The experts know that science says you need weeks to acclimate to altitude. Therefor try to do what professional sports teams try to do. Get there early; like 48 hours early ideally.
6. If you cannot arrive 48 hours early be sure to get plenty of sleep and up your fluid intake as much as possible.
7. Consider this little tidbit of info. Where you receive serve and where you play center court should be adjusted based on altitude.
8. Ceiling balls can be useless at top levels of play. Strive to adjust the spot on the ceiling you hit-move it back toward the back wall.
9. Consider a high carbohydrate diet with low salt and add iron. Studies have shown this type of diet to be effective at high altitude.
10. The one thing altitude does not affect is fun playing competitive racquetball! Dr Jim Hiser has never run a bad tournament so see you all in Colorado.
11. More info and signup here! https://buff.ly/tFmAFxv