Why we have a FAQ's page
When questions regarding the running of the UK-Racketball Series are sent in to me I will include them on this page. Hopefully this will help players to understand why we run the events the way that we do.
It is through suggestions on how we could do things differently that we decided to include an Over 60's grade in 2012, decided to always give away a FREE T-SHIRT for every competitor in 2014 and to limit entries to only 60 players to help events run smoother in 2015.
Please let me know how you think we can make the events better. I won't always be able to do everything but will always do my best to make the events as good as I can for everyone! Mark - 07846 067505 - mark@starsportsdevelopment.com
It is through suggestions on how we could do things differently that we decided to include an Over 60's grade in 2012, decided to always give away a FREE T-SHIRT for every competitor in 2014 and to limit entries to only 60 players to help events run smoother in 2015.
Please let me know how you think we can make the events better. I won't always be able to do everything but will always do my best to make the events as good as I can for everyone! Mark - 07846 067505 - mark@starsportsdevelopment.com
sportyhq sign-up process
Signing up to a UK-Racketball Event through SportyHQ
2019 and 2021 were fantastic years for the UK-Racketball Series with every regional event selling out and a brilliant British Closed, British Open and National Doubles. To take UK-Racketball to the next level we have partnered with a tournament software provider SportyHQ.
We hope to streamline the entry process and provide the community with some great features such as online scores, historic head to heads and automatic ranking calculators. From our meetings with SportyHQ they are as passionate about our sport as we are.
What are the advantages to partnering with SportyHQ?
Online Entry: You will be able to enter the event online with the entry list updating in real time. This means that once you have entered you will be able to check for yourself that everything has come through. You will also be able to see which of your friends and rivals have entered and what competition you will be up against.
Withdrawals will also be automatic: If you need to withdraw you will not need to send an email to us you will be able to simply take yourself out of the event and double check that it has come through correctly by looking at the entry list after you have done this.
Live Scores: If you cannot make an event but want to see how your friends and rivals are faring you will be able to follow their progress in real time on SportyHQ.
Where to find the events entry page
There are two ways for you to find the events online.
UK-Racketball Website
The first is to head to the UK-Racketball website in the normal way through the navigation bar – Events – UK-Racketball Series – 2022 HEAD UK-Racketball Series – pick the event that you want
On the event page follow the link to the events online entry system on SportyHQ.
The advantage of heading first to UK-Racketball is that here is where most of the event information is, tournament introduction, hall of fame and information on the previous year’s event.
SportyHQ Direct
Alternatively head directly to SportyHQ – www.sportyhq.com and search for the event in the search bar at the top of the page. All the events follow the same format: Event 1: East of England Racketball Open - 26th February - Broxbourne
Once you are a member of UK-Racketball on SportyHQ you will be able to see all up coming tournaments in the members section. It is free to become a member, see the section below on how to sign up or head to this page on SportyHQ - https://www.sportyhq.com/organization/view/UK-Racketball
2019 and 2021 were fantastic years for the UK-Racketball Series with every regional event selling out and a brilliant British Closed, British Open and National Doubles. To take UK-Racketball to the next level we have partnered with a tournament software provider SportyHQ.
We hope to streamline the entry process and provide the community with some great features such as online scores, historic head to heads and automatic ranking calculators. From our meetings with SportyHQ they are as passionate about our sport as we are.
What are the advantages to partnering with SportyHQ?
Online Entry: You will be able to enter the event online with the entry list updating in real time. This means that once you have entered you will be able to check for yourself that everything has come through. You will also be able to see which of your friends and rivals have entered and what competition you will be up against.
Withdrawals will also be automatic: If you need to withdraw you will not need to send an email to us you will be able to simply take yourself out of the event and double check that it has come through correctly by looking at the entry list after you have done this.
Live Scores: If you cannot make an event but want to see how your friends and rivals are faring you will be able to follow their progress in real time on SportyHQ.
Where to find the events entry page
There are two ways for you to find the events online.
UK-Racketball Website
The first is to head to the UK-Racketball website in the normal way through the navigation bar – Events – UK-Racketball Series – 2022 HEAD UK-Racketball Series – pick the event that you want
On the event page follow the link to the events online entry system on SportyHQ.
The advantage of heading first to UK-Racketball is that here is where most of the event information is, tournament introduction, hall of fame and information on the previous year’s event.
SportyHQ Direct
Alternatively head directly to SportyHQ – www.sportyhq.com and search for the event in the search bar at the top of the page. All the events follow the same format: Event 1: East of England Racketball Open - 26th February - Broxbourne
Once you are a member of UK-Racketball on SportyHQ you will be able to see all up coming tournaments in the members section. It is free to become a member, see the section below on how to sign up or head to this page on SportyHQ - https://www.sportyhq.com/organization/view/UK-Racketball
sign up as a member of uk racketball on sportyhq
Follow this link to the membership page for UK-Racketball - https://www.sportyhq.com/organization/view/UK-Racketball
There are 5 steps to registration
Step 1: User details
Step 2: Club Association – please note that if you are a member or regularly play across two clubs add in both here.
Step 1: User details
Step 2: Club Association – please note that if you are a member or regularly play across two clubs add in both here.
Step 3: There are two types of membership.
Series Membership – this is free, and makes entering events quicker and allows you to see up and coming tournaments easily.
Series Membership Gold – Becoming a UK-Racketball Series Gold Member allows you to enter Series events for FREE and to enter our majors (British Nationals and British Open) at reduced cost.
Series Membership – this is free, and makes entering events quicker and allows you to see up and coming tournaments easily.
Series Membership Gold – Becoming a UK-Racketball Series Gold Member allows you to enter Series events for FREE and to enter our majors (British Nationals and British Open) at reduced cost.
Step 4: Accept the Terms and Conditions to UK Racketball Series Membership
Step 5: Proceed to payment details. There is no charge for "UK Racketball Series Membership".
Step 5: Proceed to payment details. There is no charge for "UK Racketball Series Membership".
how to enter an event
Once you are on the event page for the tournament that you wish to take part in
Click the red “Sign Up” button in the Entry Information section. This will take you to the following check-out screen.
Click the red “Sign Up” button in the Entry Information section. This will take you to the following check-out screen.
Ensure your details are correct, then select the grade(s) you wish to enter. You will only be able to see the grades you’re eligible for, eg. if you’re 45 you won’t be able to see the Over 50s, Over 60s, or Over 70s grades.
You may enter a maximum of 1 Singles and 1 Doubles event. If you change your mind, or enter the wrong grade, be sure to un-check the box before continuing, otherwise you will be entered in the wrong grade and charged for multiple entry.
DOUBLES GRADES
If you select a Doubles Grade, you can enter your partner’s name here. They will then receive a notification from SportyHQ that they have been entered into the tournament. Please ensure that your partner has also signed up for a SportyHQ account before you do this.
Once you’ve entered your grade(s), select the category - Singles, Doubles, or Gold Series Member, which applies to you. If you’ve entered a Singles and the Doubles, you may select either category and the charge will be the same. UK Racketball Series Gold Members may select the Series Gold Member option to receive their discount on the Singles Grade - Doubles Entries are still full price.
Tournament T-Shirt
If you do not want a Tournament T-Shirt, simply select No Shirt and continue, leaving the quantity at 0.
Otherwise, select the size(s) required, and remember to update the quantity before you continue.
You will now see the Terms and Conditions, and will be reminded of our Withdrawals and Refund Policy. For full details on these, go to the UK Racketball Website.
Check the box labelled “I agree to the Terms and Conditions”, and continue to the secure payment screen where you can enter your payment details and secure your place in the tournament.
If you wish to download the above information in PDF, click the download button below.
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Manuel Costa 30.05.16
Hi, Mark,
It was great to see you again! And what a great recovery on your final, good job!
I know that some players protested about Miguel playing the B's but it was his first time and on 26 years old and not good enough for the A's where would you put him? I don't know about next time he plays, you decide!
If I can make a sugestion, why don't you make a playoff for the runner up's of the group stages? It's not only for me that travel many miles to play but I know that a lot of players come rom distant parts of your country and maybe feel a little distraught not to continue playing a couple games more. With venues happening in clubs with more than 4 or 5 courts you should consider this option. And with the limitation of 60 players there's no reason not to do it. For instance, in Limpsfield we could have had a round robin between me, Mark Banfield and Rob Watkins, and that would be thrilling! Maybe that copuld be arrange with some sort of small prize like winner gets a free beer! Sort of a Plate like in Squash!
Let me know what you think about it.
Cheers, mate!
Hi Manuel,
I am glad that you could make it across and I am pleased that you had another good days racketball.
I think it was fine for Miguel to play the B but next time he will have to play the A because he won the B if that makes sense. If he then competes in the A and does not make it through the groups he can drop down to the B again. I have that rule in place to keep everyone happy!
Regarding the extra matches with playoffs at the moment I don't think that this will work. The reasons for this is that usually after a player has lost I find that they don't often fancy having extra matches. I think that you are very fit and strong for your age and can understand that you would like more matches but this is a quote from Rob Watkins facebook yesterday "So can hardly move after a day of UK Racketball in London" I'm not sure that he could have managed anymore. Most of the time when I schedule in playoff matches or plates they don't get played because people leave.
One of the main reasons why we decided to limit the numbers to 60 was to make the day shorter. This was based on feedback from competitors as people said that the day was to long.
I hope this all makes sense, always try and do my best to keep everyone happy but not always possible.
You could always play two grades again? That would sort you out!
Kind regards
Mark
