The International Racquetball Tour will be converting it's operations to a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity, managed by a seven-member board of directors. Former commissioner Hank Marcus (now acting President of the IRT) will hold a seat on that board, along with the top two tour players (currently Sudsy Monchik and Cliff Swain), a third player (Derek Robinson has been named), two outside representatives (Eric Muller and Leo Klimaitis), and newly appointed tour commissioner Dave Negrete of Illinois.

Dave Negrete, president/owner of the Athletic Club of Bloomingdale and a long-time tour promoter and host, has made himself accessible to players and fans at the USRA Nationals Championships as well as competing in the Men's 35+ and 40+ Opens .

"I'm really excited about it", said Negrete "the players are looking forward to a new format and we're looking to expand by about three to five tournaments next season."

"I'm psyched about the new structure", said five-time tour champ Sudsy Monchik, who's also been on hand for the past few days, "it's got a lot of potential for growth".