About Us
 

Our Mission
Our mission is to facilitate the participation and enjoyment of racquetball through the development of programs, resources, coaches, and officials. We strive to build a strong future and legacy for racquetball by supporting competitive athletes and fostering life-long participants. We endeavour to increase involvement and accessibility at all levels through promotion, advocacy, and funding.
 

Our Values
In contributing to a strong and vibrant Albertan sport system, the Alberta Racquetball Association is committed to being an accountable and effective organization by promoting and living the following values in our work and through our actions:
 

Sportsmanship: We promote an attitude of sportsmanship, whereby the goal is not simply to win, but to have fun and give one's best effort in the pursuit of victory.

Respect: We foster an environment of respect, striving for equal opportunities and maintaining policies that are free from discrimination or bias.

Community: We support the development of the racquetball community at large by encouraging mentorship and facilitating program involvement.

Leadership: We develop athlete leaders, who lead by example, inspire others to excel and contribute to meaningful change where they live, work and play.

Our Partners
Our partnerships with coaches, league directors, club managers, voluteers, Racquetball Canada, the Alberta Sport Connection (ASC), and the Alberta Liquor & Gaming Commission (AGLC), allow us to meet the needs of racquetball players throughout the Province of Alberta.

                

Volunteers
Volunteers are the strength of the ARA. Each year, more than 40 individuals contribute their time and talent to the ARA. These volunteers contribute to every aspect of the the organization; they work alongside staff in a variety of capacities from organizing tournaments to running leagues, coaching, officiating, fundraising, to providing guidance through the our board and committees. If you are interested in volunteering for the ARA, please contact us directly.

AGM
The Annual General Meeting of the Association is held in conjunction with the Provincial Championships. The next AGM will be held in Calgary on ...due to the cancellation of Provincials, the AGM date is TBA as of 3.14.20

Membership
Membership is open to any person interested in the objectives of the ARA. Membership fees are $5.00 per year and includes insurance and a Racquetball Canada membership. Please visit our JOIN ARA page to activate.

Policies
Appeal Policy Download
Athlete Funding Policy Download
Athlete Travel Conduct Agreement Download
Conflict of Interest Policy Download
Constitution and Bylaws Download
Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy Download
Discipline and Complaints Policy Download
Dispute Resolution Policy Download
Operations & Procedures Manual Download
Travel & Expense Reimbursement Policy Download
Volunteer Screening Policy Download

Forms - effective 1.15.2020 the following forms are currently being updated.  To receive the latest forms please contact the ARA office at (403) 744-5229 or by email at: inquiries@albertaracquetball.ca

Club and Facility Membership
League Sanctioning
Tournament Sanctioning
Travel Expenses
Athlete Funding Application

Privacy Statement

The ARA is committed to maintaining the confidentiality, privacy and accuracy of personal information we collect and use regarding our members, participants, donors, staff, volunteers and independent contractors. Please note the ARA does not rent, sell or trade personal information. We periodically send e-mails and other communications about the ARA and our programs and services.