The 44th Annual Lewis Drug Pro/Am, the longest-running professional racquetball tournament in the country, returns to Sioux Falls health clubs on January 25-28, 2024.

More than 30 of the top pros on the men’s International Racquetball Tour(IRTTOUR.com) will compete on two “stadium” courts at the Sioux Falls Family YMCA, 220 South Minnesota Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls.

The competition promises intense action as athletes vie for a substantial prize pool of up to $40,000 in cash and prizes. Importantly, all matches throughout the weekend are open to the general public free of charge.

The IRT Pro division will consist of #1 ranked Daniel De La Rosa, Conrrado Moscoso (Bolivia), Alex Landa, Andree Parrilla (Mexico), Eduardo (Lalo) Portillo (Mexico), Jake Bredenbeck (Minnesota), Samuel Murray(Canada), Kane Waselenchuk, and many more of the best players from around the World.

This premier pro/am tournament serves as a melting pot for professional and amateur players hailing from 15 states and 6 different countries. They converge to compete not only before local spectators but also in front of a virtual audience exceeding 100,000 online viewers from various corners of the world.

Tournament Director Mark Gibbs said, “We are extremely excited, honored, and humbled to host this caliber of players. The Top 16 players in the World have committed to play this year. It’s very exciting for this all to come together on the 44th year of this amazing tournament. Sioux Falls will be treated to the fastest, most athletic, and exciting sport in the World.”

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