The English Racketlon Association (ERA) was incorporated in the summer of 2008, an encouragement from the International Racketlon Federation (FIR) as it seeks to gain greater recognition for the worlds fastest growing sport. E Racketlon Association Ltd is a Ltd Company, it's objectives and mission are non-profit making.

The objectives of the organisation are to to promote Racketlon, a sport in which you play your opponent at table tennis, badminton, squash and tennis. A racketlon match contains 4 sets, one in each sport.  The order of the sports is table tennis, badminton, squash and tennis (from smallest to largest racket).

The ERA "executive board" is currently made up of 3 principal officers (Chair, Vice Chair & Treasurer) and 4 further officers. Up to 7 officers are allowable within our articles and applications to the executive board are welcome. Expertise in marketing and sponsorship would be principally the most attractive additions. Volunteers are not currently paid for their input and time to the sport, although this is something for the future. We are also keen to develop regional councils through our new county structure (launched in 2009 through the 1st County Championships).

English Racketlon Association - Executive Board & Key Personnel

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Took over the mantle of running the English Open in 2003 at Heston, the second English tournament (see 'history' page). Stuart also organised the 2004 British Open in Watford, as well as the 2004 English Open & has been a pivotal figure in English Racketlon since it's inception, having also served on the International Racketlon Council.

Ray Jordan ERA Vice Chairman Table Tennis Specialist

Served on the International Racketlon Council for the last six years & was originally, at 22, the youngest member. Ray & Keith Lesser have been joint Tournament Directors of the English Open for the last five years.  Chris Evans famously quizzed Ray on racketlon in front of 5 million radio listeners. Ray holds the world record for gumi-arm losses, ten in a row! (see the 'rules & tips' page for more information. 

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Core focus has been to keep English Racketlon flowing from a financial perspective. Partnering with "racketlon" facilities & sponsors has ensured the expansion & success of the sport. Keith started the official UK Racketlon Tour in 2006, steadily growing each year to a staggering 24 ranking & non-ranking events, in 2009.

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The founder of the UK Racketlon Portal & Racketlon 'fan' page on Facebook has enabled a rapid expansion of racketlon through social networking. Gary's promotional activity with the BBC is particularly impressive. Gary is keen to hear from sports co-ordinators, coaches, universities, schools & community clubs. Gary is also the Tournament Director of the Welsh Open.

Dominique has been the Tournament Director of the English Championships since 2007 & has been a pivotal member of the English Racketlon Events Team co-ordinating the British Tour. From 2008, Dominique has taken a leading role in formulating the overall tour & driving new events around the country.

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Stuart compiles the ranking processes & outputs on a regular basis. Stuart has also recently put together a roll of honour document listing all event winners since the start of UK Racketlon Tour in 2006. Stuart is always keen to improve the ranking mechanism and welcome new members to the sport.

Tom Whitehouse

Carlton & Dunlop Equipment Partner

Badminton Specialist

Tom has acted as a key partner of English Racketlon for the last 4 years.

Rakesh Gupta & Selwyn Walmsley

Surrey Open Organisers

Badminton & Table Tennis Specialists

Rakesh & Selwyn have recently launched the Surrey Open. A new racketlon event in 2010, which has exceeded all expectations with great local support.

Andrew Hopwood

Nottingham Open Organiser

Squash Specialist

Andrew has organised 2 Nottingham Opens and the event joined the UK tour in 2009.

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Events Committee

Table Tennis Specialist

Daniel first picked up a racketlon racket at the Belgium Open in 2005. He hasn't looked back becoming a regular on the tour and one of the most popular and friendly committee members.

John Garland

Tournament Referee

John is an excellent tennis referee and we have been honoured to have brought John's skills into a racketlon environment. John has organised several events at Letchworth Squash & Tennis club including the Hertfordshire Open and the 1st ever County Team Championships in September 2009.

David Lazarus

Tournament Referee

David has revelutionised racketlon at a local level. Organising several events at Redbridge Sports Centre, David encourages the fun aspect of the sport. Dave's events truely cater for all levels of ability and are great fun, mostly taking place on bank holidays. David has created a way that racketlon can be played quickly and efficiently. Players typically play "11-up" and start on all sports, utilising the centre's full capacity.

Doug Pether

Totallysporty.com Partner

Simon Williams

Racketlon Blogger

Tennis Specialist

Mick Strode

Tournament Referee

Mick Strode is an international table tennis referee and has umpired the world table tennis championships final. We have been priviliged to have Mick referee the last five English Opens (2005-2009) and Mick is set to referee the 2010 English Open for the sixth time. Mick also refereed with distinction at the 2010 English Championships.

Paul Mantovani & Duncan Marlow

South London Organisers

Paul Mantovani, originally from a squash background, always looked to utilise his all-round racket skills. Introduced to Racketlon by Keith Lesser, he quickly became a player, fan & enthusiast, taking up the opportunity to play all four constituent sports on a regular basis. After many competitions, some superb & horrendous shots later, he found he had crept up into the ‘A’Class. Paul now organises the South London Racketlon tournament with co-organiser Duncan Marlow and has done so since 2008.