Outdoor Racquetball Pro Exhibition & Meet the Pros at the San Diego Naval Base November 12, 2008

For the first time in history, a portable outdoor racquetball court was placed on the flight deck of a naval vessel to showcase the benefits of racquetball as it relates to fitness for Sailors. The USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6) welcomed the top professional racquetball players from the International Racquetball Tour, Women's Professional Racquetball Organization, World Outdoor Racquetball and Classic Professional Racquetball Tour. "We're making history onboard this vessel, as we promote health and fitness for our Sailors through the sport of racquetball," said Lt. Cmdr. Steven Harper of Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron Five and event organizer. "This is an opportunity to show Sailors how to play the game and promote the sport in the military," said Alvaro Beltran, the number four ranked player on the International Racquetball Tour.

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