RSPA World Racquets Conference 2025

World Racquets Conference 2025

WRC 2025 Teaser

Aloha!

We're thrilled to be able to welcome you to Kona, Hawaii, this September 21-25 in celebration of our annual World Racquets Conference. Registration is now open!

We anticipate our hotel and separately ticketed events to sell out quickly. Register now to secure your spot, as this year's space is limited!

Pricing Details:

  • RSPA Members: $599 per person
  • Non-members: $699 per person
  • Single Day: $350 per person
  • Guests of Registered Attendees: $349 per person
  • Kids' Meal Pass: $120 per person for children (ages 10-18) of registered attendees

*PLEASE NOTE: There is a 5% cancellation fee for any cancellations prior to the event. Any cancellation requests on or after the event has commenced will be non-refundable.
*Schedule and Times are Subject to Change

For more information, please contact the RSPA Education Department at Education@rspa.net.

Update as of 7/16/25. Please Note the following regarding the resort room reservations:

Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa

The Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa is fully booked except for the following days: September 20 – 23. We have another resort available, seven (7) miles, or 15 minutes away from the Outrigger Kona Resort, which is listed below.

The hotel room rate at the Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa at the discounted conference price will be $269 plus tax per night for an ocean view room for September 20 – 23.


Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

The hotel room rate at the Courtyard at the discounted conference price is $262 plus tax per night for a resort view room.
Transportation to the conference at Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa is not included.
The alternative hotel, Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, is located approximately seven (7) miles, or 15 minutes from the resort.

Your stay includes the following benefits:

  • Two welcome drinks (Mai Tais) at Billfish Bar
  • One-hour rental of beach chairs and snorkel gear from Kona Boys Beach Shack (subject to availability)
  • One-hour court time (racquets available for a fee)
  • Two refillable water bottles with access to Flow Water stations on every floor
  • Access to oceanfront pool (8:00 AM – 10:00 PM) and 24-hour fitness center
  • 20% discount on Island Breeze Luau tickets for up to four guests
  • Nightly live entertainment
  • Daily Hawaiian cultural activities
 Hotel Reservation links are sent via email after registration is made for the WRC25. 


When
9/21/2025 - 9/25/2025
Where
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 UNITED STATES
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Program

   

Sunday, 21 September 2025

Description
Age Group Eligible: 10 to 18. Allows Access + Meal for the Tradeshow on Sunday, Awards show on Monday, and Family Night on Tuesday Night.
Time
9/21/2025 - 9/25/2025

Presented by Andrei Daescu
 
Time
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
8:00 AM

Presented by Megan Fudge
Time
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
9:00 AM

Presented by Andrei Daescu
Time
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
10:00 AM

Presented by Shelby Baron
 
Time
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
11:00 AM

Navigating Private and Group Lesson Instruction & Dynamics
Time
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
12:00 PM

Presented by Marcos Del Pilar
Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM

Presented by Andrei Daescu & Cathy Nicoloff
Registration for this workshop is separate.
To register for this Pickleball Certification workshop, please click HERE.
 
Time
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1:00 PM

Presented by Marcos Del Pilar & Megan Fudge & Drew Thomas & Boris Fetbroyt
 
Time
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
2:00 PM

Time
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
4:00 PM

Monday, 22 September 2025

Description
Presented by Trish Faulkner & Brian Dillman & Ikaika Jobe & Ron Romano
Time
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
8:00 AM

Presented by Brian Dillman
Time
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:00 AM

Presented by Brenda Schultz-McCarthy
 
Time
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
10:30 AM

Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM

Presented by Mark Bey
Time
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
12:15 PM

Presented by Milos Vasovic & Brenda Schultz-McCarthy & Scott McCulloch & Tarek Francis. Moderated by Brian Dillman.
 
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM

Presented by Marcos Del Pilar & Andrei Daescu & Robyn Duda & Chris Zukas & Chuck Gill. Moderated by Brian Dillman.
 
Time
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM

Presented by Sophie Woorons, PhD.
Time
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
2:00 PM

Presented by Andrei Daescu & Megan Fudge
Time
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
3:30 PM

Time
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM

Time
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
6:00 PM

Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Description
Presented by Dr. Greg Rose
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM

Presented by Sara Stone
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM

Presented by Mats Wilander
Time
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
9:30 AM

Presented by Tarek Francis
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM

Presented by Frank Guengerich & Chris Hagman
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM

Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
12:00 PM

Time
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
1:00 PM

Presented by Ajay Pant
Time
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
2:15 PM

Presented by Frank Guengerich & Michael Mahoney & Scott McCulloch & Sophie Woorons. Moderated by Brian Dillman.
 
Time
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
3:45 PM

Time
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
6:00 PM

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Description
Presented by Craig O'Shannessy
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM

Presented by Cynthia Neiman
Time
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM

Presented by Michael Mahoney
Time
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
9:30 AM

Presented by Mats Wilander & Dr. Dave Porter & Ramona Husaru & Fernando Segal.
Moderated by Andy Zodin
Time
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
9:30 AM

Presented by Brian Dillman & Trish Faulkner & Mark Faber & Richard Slivocka & George Parnell & Jason Gilbert & Jenny Gray & Kevin Theos & Milos Vasovic 
Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM

Getting Budget Approval From Your GM/Tennis Committee/City Manager for Expansion, etc.
Presented by Chuck Gill & Rich Slivocka & Jenny Gray
Moderated by Trish Faulkner
Time
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
12:30 PM

Time
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
6:00 PM

Thursday, 25 September 2025

Description
Ask The Experts at Each Table
Time
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
7:00 AM

Presented by Bunny Bruning & Cathy Nicoloff & Milos Vasovic.
Moderated by Trish Faulkner
 
Time
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
9:30 AM

Presented by Andy Zodin & Karl Jones
Time
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
10:30 AM

Presented by Mats Wilander
Time
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM

Presented by Mark Faber & Brian Dillman 
 
Time
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
12:30 PM