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HALL OF FAME

Sherman Greenfeld, Canada (2012)

  • Pan American Championships 1990, Jacksonville, Florida, USA — Men’s Singles 1st
  • IRF World Championships 1994, San Luis Potosí, Mexico — Men’s Singles 1st
  • Pan American Championships 1994, Buenos Aires, Argentina — Men’s Singles 1st
  • IRF World Championships 1998, Cochabamba, Bolivia — Men’s Singles 1st
  • Pan American Championships 1998, Winnipeg, Canada — Men’s Singles 1st
  • Numerous international, national, regional, and invitational titles

Heather Stupp Meyer, Canada (2012)

  • Pan American Championships 1987, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA — Women’s Singles 1st
  • IRF World Championships 1988, Hamburg, Germany — Women’s Singles 1st
  • IRF World Championships 1990, Caracas, Venezuela — Women’s Singles 1st
  • IRF World Championships 1992, Montreal, Canada — Women’s Singles 2nd
  • Numerous international, national, regional, and invitational titles

Michelle Gould, United States of America (2012)

  • Won her first National Title at 12 years of age and made the Adult National Team at age 13.
  • Special Achievement Award, Ontario Chamber of Commerce, 1990
  • IRF World Championships 1992, Montreal, Canada — Women’s Singles 1st
  • World Games 1993, The Hague, Netherlands — Women’s Singles 1st
  • IRF World Championships 1994, San Luis Potosí, Mexico — Women’s Singles 1st
  • Pan American Championships 1994, Buenos Aires, Argentina — Women’s Doubles 1st
  • Pan American Games 1995, Mar del Plata, Argentina — Women’s Singles 1st
  • Proclamation City of Boise / Michelle Gould Day April 14th City of Boise/Mayor, 1995
  • IRF World Championships 1996, Phoenix, Arizona, USA — Women’s Singles 1st
  • Pan American Championships 1996, Cali, Colombia — Women’s Doubles 1st
  • Pan American Championships 1998, Winnipeg, Canada — Women’s Singles 1st
  • Numerous international, national, regional, and invitational titles
  • 8 United States Racquetball Association Athlete of the Year Awards
  • 6-time Winner of the Amateur Athletic Union James E. Sullivan Memorial Award
  • 4-time Finalist for Women’s Sports Foundations Sportswoman of the Year
  • 3 times: trading card featured inside Sport Illustrated for Kids with racquetball
  • 5 World Championship Rings
  • Executive Director of AmPRO from 1996-1998
  • National Events Coordinator for Ektelon in 1996
  • Corporate Director of Programming for 24 Hour Fitness from 1998-2000
  • Management Consultant for Ektelon from 2001-2002
  • Multiple appearances in Sports Illustrated, Fit Magazine, USA Today, ESPN, ESPN 2, TBS, and Prime Sports Northwest

Heather Stupp Meyer, Canada (2012)

  • IRF World Championships and World Games 1981, Santa Clara, California, USA — Women’s Singles 1st
  • IRF World Championships 1984, Sacramento, CA, USA — Women’s Singles 2nd
  • World Games 1985, London, England — Women’s Singles 1st
  • IRF World Championships 1986, Orlando, Florida, USA — Women’s Singles 1st
  • Numerous international, national, regional, and invitational titles

Egan Inoue, United States of America (2012)

  • IRF World Championships 1986, Orlando, Florida, USA — Men’s Singles 1st
  • Pan American Championships 1987, Colorado Springs, CO, USA — Men’s Singles 1st
  • IRF World Championships 1990, Caracas, Venezuela — Men’s Singles 1st
  • Founder of E-force, which has grown to be a leading racquet manufacturer
  • Numerous international, national, regional, and invitational titles

Contributor Category

Gary Mazaroff, United States of America (2012)

  • Loyal supporter and contributor to the IRF since the mid 1980’s
  • Developed and managed the World Senior Racquetball Championships (IRF’s main fundraiser since 1985; to date, over $400,000 raised toward the development of racquetball worldwide)
  • Tournament Manager of the IRF World Championships, Pan American Games, Pan American Championships, Regional invitationals, World Games, and major PASO events under the Olympic Chain since the late 1980’s
  • Inducted into USA Racquetball Hall of Fame, 1996
  • Inducted into Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, 1996
  • Trained and certified numerous coaches and referees from over 30 countries

Keith Calkins – United States of America (2016)

  • First involved in the IRF in 1980 as the IRF Executive Vice President until 1996 when he became IRF President
  • Instrumental in the IRF becoming an IOC Recognized Member in 1985; at that time, the IRF was the youngest federation ever to receive that recognition.
  • Instrumental in the USRA becoming a Group C member of the United States Olympic Committee; gave real visibility to Racquetball worldwide.
  • Founded the Pan American Racquetball Confederation in 1986; served as President of PARC 1986-2008.
  • Instrumental in PARC and Racquetball being accepted on the program of the Pan American Games 1988; presided as President of IRF and PARC at the first Pan American Games for Racquetball (Argentina, 1995).
  • Served on the ARISF Council 13 years 2004-2017
  • Served on the Association of Recognized Sports Federations (ARISF) Executive Board from 2012 to 2016
  • Served as IRF President 12 years, 2000-2012
  • Inducted into USA Racquetball Hall of Fame, 1996 (Past President and Treasurer)
  • Represented Racquetball on the USOC Board of Directors for 22 years, 1982-2004

Luke St. Onge – United States of America (2017)

  • United States Racquetball Association, Executive Director (1978-2001) — Association membership development and growth to all-time peak numbers; hosting and coordination of 6 major national championships annually; sanctioning and oversight of 900+ competitive events per year; athlete and U.S. Team development for international competition
  • United States Olympic Committee — USOC Member Services Committee, 1985-1998; USOC International Relations Committee, 2000-2005; USOC Pan Am Only Sports Organizations; USOC Olympic Festival Committee, 1992-1996; Transition Executive Director Committee, 2000; Chairman, Member Services Sub Committee – 1985-1992; President’s Council on Fitness and Sport 1982-1994; Co-Chair Pan American NGBs Committee
  • International Racquetball Federation, Founder (1978) — IRF recognition by International Olympic Committee, 1985; Charter membership of the sport in the World Games; 19 IRF World Championships; 4 World Games Championships; 25 Junior World Racquetball Championships; developed and fully funded IRF working budget; established IRF website
  • Pan American Racquetball Confederation – ACODEPA Board of PASO; 26 Pan American Racquetball Championships; from 1989 forward, added sport to IOC-recognized, international multi-sport competitions: Pan American Games, Central American Games, Central American Caribbean Games, South American Games, Bolivarian Games
  • Secretary General, International Racquetball Federation (2004-present)
  • Secretary General, Pan American Racquetball Confederation (1986-present)
  • CEO, USA Karate (2007-2012)
  • General Manager, Lynmar Racquet & Health Club (2001-2005)
  • U.S. Racquetball Association, Executive Director (1978-2001)
  • Military Service – Delaware National Guard
  • Vice President, ACODEPA (PASO; 1991-2018)
  • Member, US Information Agency, Sport
  • Member, General Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF)
  • Bachelor of Science, Economics/Pre Law, Villanova University
  • Athletic Background (selected) — Rugby Villanova, University Wisconsin, Chicago All Blacks;
  • International Rugby Referee; Competitive High Altitude Running; Pikes Peak Ascent – Triple Crown 7 Times Finisher; Racquetball Open Age Group; Professional Dart Thrower
  • Two children Nancy and Lucien.
  • Married to Barbara, they reside in Divide, Colorado.