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Testimonials
For example, "ICS
has brought new excitement and meaning to our racquetball courts.
It's a sport in which our members and myself can excel and get better
at. As an Assistant Manager at a fitness facility, it's great to
see our members get excited about playing a whole new sport. It
has given myself and members a whole new exciting workout.
Speaking about our club, ICS leagues have become as common as Racquetball
leagues. Not only has it inspired many members, but has also brought
many new memberships to our club. This game is the epitome of a
enjoyable and exciting cardiovascular workout within the confines
of an athletic facility."
Donny Zavala
Assistant Club Manager
Courthouse Athletic Club
Salem, OR
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What is ICS
all about?
The
game of International Court Soccer is played in a racquetball
or squash court using a specifically designed ball. The
game is traditionally played one-on-one, but can be enjoyed
in a round-robin tournament style as well. The walls of
the court make for infinite combinations of playing situations,
that in turn give the player an equal amount of creative
ways to play the ball. One may use this as a training aid
to develop skills in traditional soccer, as a way to recuperate
from injuries in a more controlled manner, or as a fun and
demanding workout with friends or family. One can make ICS
fun, friendly and recreational, or it can be very competitive
and physically demanding. Thus, playing and enjoying a game
of ICS is possible for a wide range of ages, physical conditions,
and skill levels.
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History of the Sport
International
Court Soccer had its start at the Metro YMCA in Portland, Oregon
in 1986. John Birks and Ron Wagner began playing with a volleyball,
which proved to be too lively. In December of 1986, the copyright
to the rules of the game was granted
to John Birks. The game then developed privately within a select
group of players that helped refine and improve the game, and
test equipment. The OLYMPIC ATHLETIC CLUB in Seattle, Washington
was the site of the latest advancements in the game prior to its
release to the general public.
In 2002,
trademark and patent applications were filed on the game, and
Video Productions, Inc. produced our first video. 2002 was also
the year that our Official ICS Ball was produced. The arduous
process of testing culminated in a match ball with optimal feel,
playability, and bounce specifically geared to be used for ICS.
Order it today
The ICS
World Kick-Off was held at Olympic Athletic Club in Seattle in
February 2003. Members of local college and club teams looking
for ways to enhance their training options showed up, as well
as fitness-minded men and women attracted by the visually-evident
fun workout potential of the game. Ages ranged from 12 to over
50.
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