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Although Double Donut Studios did not attend the 2008 IRT Pro National Racquetball Championships, veteran racquetball photographer Mike Boatman was onsite. Besides being all all-around great guy and talented racquetball photographer, Mike is an accomplished national photographer based out of Memphis, TN. Here are a few “teasers” - head over to the galleries for the complete 145 photo set.
**** All photos Copyright 2008 Mike Boatman - www.MikeBoatman.com. ***** (please contact Mike Boatman directly for licensing inquiries)
May 11th, 2008
by Geoff Thomsen
I was able to spend a few hours last weekend at the 2008 USA Racquetball NW Regional Championships at Cascade Athletic Club in Gresham, OR. This was a huge event, featuring over 250 participants from around the Pacific Northwest. The only regional qualifier larger in size was the 2008 IRT Pro Nationals with 305 entrants, which was also a regional qualifier for the Chicago area. There were well over 50 people in just the men’s pro division, and MANY people who flew in from around the US to participate - which, in my opinion, really goes to show just how big the event in Oregon was.
Rocky Carson made a guest appearance on Saturday of the event, to do a pro clinic followed by a few “play the pro” matches. The crowd seemed to be very impressed that the current #1 pro in the world was there to share some racquetball insight.
Be sure to check the galleries for shots of the following players: Jimmy Lowe, Chad Westwood, Taylor Knoth, Dan Darling, Dave Azuma, Grant Stalley, David Laforest, Joey Lakowske, Jeremy White
April 27th, 2008
by Geoff Thomsen
Shawn Royster takes a moment to pose for a shot at the 2008 US OPEN Racquetball Championships:
Shawn is an avid racquetball enthusiast, and also heads up Royster Productions - who is responsible for the majority of racquetball related video coverage around today. He produces the US OPEN broadcasts for The Tennis Channel, DVDs for USA Racquetball, and a variety of other content for Ektelon, World Outdoor Racquetball, and others. When not filming on the court, Shawn is busy with everything from music videos to event hosting (speaking of which, you can check him out MC’ing the USA Racquetball banquet in Houston this year).
February 27th, 2008
by Geoff Thomsen
Sunset Athletic Club, located in Portland, OR, hosted the grand opening of their stadium court expansion last night. To help kick things off, Shane Vanderson and Jason Thoerner were on hand for an exhibition match and “play the pro”. Also thanks to Mitch Williams for attending (and reffing), who made the trip despite being a little under the weather. We also got a special visit from some of the USA Racquetball staff, who are in town for this weekend’s USAR High School Nationals event.
Paul Maduell, the club’s racquetball director, ensured fun was had by all with free give-aways and refreshments courtesy of Widmer Brothers Brewing Company.
The new courts are SPECTACULAR, with tons of room for viewing matches, movable back walls to convert for squash, and my favorite - photos windows in both front walls! IMO, this will be THE premiere club in the Northwest for hosting big events (now all we need is some prize money for the IRT or WPRO!!).
If you’re ever in town, you’ll also want to take a look at the expansion’s featured artwork - Courtesy of Double Donut Studios! 
A few of featured photos were blown up to ~8′x8′ and mounted on the walls above the viewing area.
Check out the gallery for all the pics ..
February 26th, 2008
by Geoff Thomsen
After chugging along, piece by piece, for the last two months - THE PHOTOS ARE READY!!
I’ve got the match galleries completed, and will now work on the “side” photos as time permits. I’ve got some cool shots of the venue, some back stage stuff, as well as some perspectives on the stadium court / players’ village. No guarantees about timelines - all I can say is that more stuff *may* be posted time permitting.
All of you who have been patiently waiting for “special” photos I promised during the event, I am now chugging back through email to make sure everyone gets what they need.
Without further ado, 2007 US OPEN GALLERIES
January 20th, 2008
by Geoff Thomsen
After a long, long, long wait .. the photos from the 2007 National Doubles Championships are FINALLY online. I had some major stuff hit my schedule recently, and unfortunately, updating double donut fell to the bottom of the list. Things are slowing coming around, and I should have more content on here shortly.
Up next: 2007 Portland Open Turkey Shoot Racquetball Championships
Up after that: 2007 US OPEN Racquetball Championships
For now: Gallery - 2007 National Doubles Racquetball Championships
December 11th, 2007
by Geoff Thomsen
Kane Waselenchuk joins Shawn Royster and Woody Clouse behind the Tennis Channel announcers’ table at the 2007 US OPEN Racquetball Championships:
November 17th, 2007
by Geoff Thomsen
Rhonda was ALL business during her round of 16 match:
November 16th, 2007
by Geoff Thomsen
Fans enjoying some action at the stadium court:
November 16th, 2007
by Geoff Thomsen
Action getting started on the Stadium Court:
November 16th, 2007
by Geoff Thomsen
Racquetball enthusiasts enjoying the player’s village at the 2007 US OPEN Racquetball Championships:
November 16th, 2007
by Geoff Thomsen
Rumored to have been trying new training regiments including Yoga, Jason Maninno was definitely looking more lean and muscular:
November 16th, 2007
by Geoff Thomsen
Some of the longest, loudest, and hardest fought matches in the US OPEN have taken place in the back courts at the Memphis Racquet Club. Thursday night was no exception. Andy Hawthorne vs. Ben Croft in the near court.
November 16th, 2007
by Geoff Thomsen
During an “all Gearbox” match with Alvaro Beltran, Javier Moreno somehow kicked himself in the nuts with his own shoe. Ouch.
November 16th, 2007
by Geoff Thomsen
I finally had a chance to catch John Ellis on the stadium court, and he didn’t disappoint ..
November 16th, 2007
by Geoff Thomsen
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