What is a Novice Division Racquetball Player?
Knowledge of Rules:	Knows very few rules of the game. Probably not aware of the extreme importance of safety glasses.
Play Frequency:	Has just begun to play, and uses the borrowed $5 club racquet...
Training Regimen:	No training regimen.
Backhand vs Forehand:	Poor forehand, no backhand, and will run around ball to hit what should have been a backhand with their forehand.
Knowledge of Shots/Serves:	Just hits the ball. Is not aware of different shots and serves.
Shot Accuracy:	Very inaccurate and inconsistent shots. Lookout! No telling where that shot is going!
Strategy:	No strategy except to get to and hit the ball. Often thinks nailing his opponent on the backside is a legitimate strategy.
Anticipation and Angles:	Does not anticipate the ball and has no idea where the ball is going on an angle/corner.
Court Position:	Does not maintain any court positioning.
Participation:	Doesn’t participate in club leagues or tournaments.

What is a "D" Division Racquetball Player?
Knowledge of Rules:	Knows basic rules of play, but still learning some of the more technical rules.
Play Frequency:	Play once or twice a week.
Training Regimen:	No training regimen.
Backhand vs Forehand:	Backhand is attempted, but is significantly weaker than forehand.
Knowledge of Shots/Serves:	Knows a couple of serves/shots.
Shot Accuracy:	Serves and shots are still inconsistent and frequently wind up in center court.
Strategy:	Not much strategy except hit the ball hard!
Anticipation and Angles:	Still having difficulty anticipating where ball will go.
Court Position:	Becoming aware that center court is important, but not implementing well.
Participation:	Beginning to participate in club leagues and pick-up matches.

What is a "C" Division Racquetball Player?
Knowledge of Rules:	Knows most of the rules, but has no idea what an avoidable hinder is.
Play Frequency:	Has played over 6 months and plays 3 times a week.
Training Regimen:	Beginning to practice shots on their own some.
Backhand vs Forehand:	Backhand is still inaccurate, but is hit with some power.
Knowledge of Shots/Serves:	Knows basic shots and serves
Shot Accuracy:	Hits the ball hard, but inaccurately. Occasionally gets a kill shot.
Strategy:	Knows some basic strategy
Anticipation and Angles:	Beginning to understand where the ball is going, but still chasing a lot down.
Court Position:	Knows to stay in center court but often fails to do so.
Participation:	Participates in club leagues and beginning to participate in tournaments.

What is a "B" Division Racquetball Player?
Knowledge of Rules:	Knows all the rules.
Play Frequency:	Plays regularly 3 or more times a week.
Training Regimen:	Practices shots regularly, but may not have a separate fitness training regimen.
Backhand vs Forehand:	Backhand accuracy is getting closer to forehand accuracy.
Knowledge of Shots/Serves:	Knows many shots and serves.
Shot Accuracy:	Chooses the correct shot/serve most of the time, accuracy is improving, but is still a little inconsistent.
Strategy:	Understands strategy, but uses it inconsistently
Anticipation and Angles:	Understands and reacts appropriately to most angles. Anticipates ball trajectory, but maybe not opponent intentions.
Court Position:	Understands center court positioning, but doesn't maintain it consistently
Participation:	Seeks tips from better players, lessons, and instructional camps. Participate in most club events, and some tournaments.

What is an "A" Division Racquetball Player?
Knowledge of Rules:	Knows all rules of the game
Play Frequency:	A player who plays regularly and is a top player in the club.
Training Regimen:	Trains for racquetball and possibly doing racquetball specific fitness training off court.
Backhand vs Forehand:	Both backhand and forehand shots are near equal. Can execute a lethal kill shot with either.
Knowledge of Shots/Serves:	Has high level of knowledge of shots, serves, and strategy.
Shot Accuracy:	Has a high percentage of executing most shots and no apparent weaknesses. Perfected the kill shot and now re-kills opponents' attempted kill shots. Passing shots are effective from all areas of the court and are used consistently throughout the game.
Strategy:	Knows and executes offensive/defensive strategies.
Anticipation and Angles:	Anticipates rather than chasing the ball.
Court Position:	Knows and executes good court positioning and offensive/defensive strategies.
Participation:	Can and probably does compete in sanctioned tournaments. May seek to participate in AARA Elite Camp and either has a coach or is seeking a coach.

What is an "Open" Division Racquetball Player?
Knowledge of Rules:	Knows all rules of the game.
Play Frequency:	Plays frequently
Training Regimen:	Aggressively trains on court (shots) and off court(fitness).
Backhand vs Forehand:	No difference in backhand or forehand. Backhand may even be stronger and more accurate than forehand.
Knowledge of Shots/Serves:	Can hit any shot from anywhere on the court with great accuracy. Practically error free.
Shot Accuracy:	Unbelievable!
Strategy:	Strategy is used continuously and effectively. Develops and executes game plans.
Anticipation and Angles:	Anticipates the ball, and the opponent's next move accurately.
Court Position:	Center court position is maintained
Participation:	Participates in tournaments frequently.

What is a "Pro" Division Racquetball Player?
Knowledge of Rules:	Knows all rules, and even knows what an avoidable hinder is.
Play Frequency:	Plays constantly.
Training Regimen:	Trains year round to achieve highest skill level and physical conditioning. Has a coach.
Backhand vs Forehand:	Will destroy any shot with both forehand and backhand.
Knowledge of Shots/Serves:	Knows every shot/serve in the book.
Shot Accuracy:	You have to see it to believe it!
Strategy:	Formulates game plans and adjusts throughout the match.
Anticipation and Angles:	Anticipates extremely well, and will run down any shot not put away.
Court Position:	Maintains perfect court positioning.
Participation:	Competes in tournaments frequently, and is on the PRO tour.