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Contact David Disabella, Recreation Assistant - Sports, with league compliments, questions, or concerns at ddisabella@erieco.gov

Adult Racquetball Rules and Information Packet 2025

 The Game:

-Players:  Matches will be played by two players (singles).

-Location:  Regular season matches will be played on Court #1 at the Erie Community Center.

-Game Score:  A game is won by the side first scoring 15 points.  Points are scored only by the serving side when it serves an ace or wins a rally. 

-Match Score:  A match consists of the best two out of three games.  If each player wins one game, the third game is played to 11. All scores should be reported to David via email within 24 hours after your match; the winning player is responsible for reporting.

-Replay of Point:  Any foreign object entering the court or any other outside interference causes play to stop and the point is replayed.

-Continuity of Play:  Play shall be continuous from the first serve of each game until the game is concluded. However, each player, either serving or receiving, may request a time-out between rallies not to exceed thirty seconds.  No more than three time-outs per game shall be allowed each player. Deliberate delay shall result in a point or side-out against the offender.

-Playoffs: The season will conclude with a single elimination playoff.

 Equipment & Safety:

-Safety: Eye goggles are required (protective equipment is strongly recommended). The safety strap must be around the wrist at all times.  The racquet may not be switched from one hand to the other.

-Injuries:  Play may be suspended for up to 15 minutes for an injury.  If the injured player is unable to continue the match is forfeited.  If the match is resumed and must then be stopped again for the same player the match is forfeited.