HISTORY OF WOMEN'S PRO RACQUETBALL
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The Women's Professional Racquetball Organization (WPRO) is the latest name for the women's professional racquetball tour. It features the world's best players and several events each season - running from September to May - that are mostly played in the USA.
Women's professional racquetball has existed since the 1970s, but the women's pro tour began in earnest in 1980, when the Women's Professional Racquetball Association (WPRA) was created. The tour was run by International Management Group, and did well in the early 1980s in part due to the great rivalry between Lynn Adams and Heather McKay. The WPRA lasted until 1994, when the Women's International Racquetball Tour (WIRT) was created.
In 2000, the United States Racquetball Association (USRA) took over administration of the WIRT, and renamed it the Ladies Professional Racquetball Association (LPRA). This led to significant growth under the supervision of the USRA, which had a three year plan for the LPRA.
In 2005, the players took over control and ownership of the tour, and again it was reorganized and rebranded as the Women's Professional Racquetball Organization. Currently, it's run by a seven member board with the WPRO Commissioner, top two players, and then four positions - one player and three non-WPRO players - elected by the WPRO membership. Shannon Feaster, a former player, serves as the WPRO Commissioner.
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Tour Schedule & Results
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