***UPDATE: It took awhile to put together the court, which consisted
of many panels of framed plywood and 2x4s, but after a few hours of
work - plus a minister's prayer and short speeches by two Tuskeegee
Airman who captured the attention of the dozens of young men and women,
including military personnnel - games of racquetball ensued under a
bright sun.

"We learned a lot," organizer Steven Harper said about
erecting the portable court on a parking lot with a less-than-level
surface. Harper hopes to find other venues to put up the court for free
demonstrations. *****

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Triangle racquetball players, Steven Harper has a challenge: Try it
without the ceiling and the back wall – and in the great outdoors.

On March 20, the Clayton resident and retired Navy lieutenant commander
will provide the state’s first public demonstration of an outdoor
racquetball court provided through his organization, the Military Racquetball Federation.

The free clinic will take place 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Church @ Clayton Crossings, 11690 U.S. 70 in Clayton.