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INCREDIBLE WEEK AT THE TRC ALL SPORTS CAMP

1932809Another incredible week of junior handball clinics at the Tucson Racquet Club All Sports Camp. WPH Coaches coached 25 lessons throughout the week for youngsters between the ages of 7-15, including several 1-Wall sessions during the early morning.

“The WPH does a lot of amazing things for handball throughout the year but I believe that working as the head of the handball department at the All Sports Camp is the highlight of our year,” revealed WPH Master Instructor David Fink. “To be able to teach these enthusiastic youngsters each day and watch them improve and really enjoy the game of handball is incredibly fulfilling for our organization.”  Read More, HERE>

JUNIOR WPH KICKS OFF THE SUMMER WITH A BANG

get-attachmentJunior WPH kicked off its ambitious summer coaching initiative this week with 25 coaching sessions with youngsters between the ages of 7-15. Youngsters were treated to world-class handball instruction, fun handball drills and games and a special performance from World Champion Trick Roping, Whip Cracking and Gun twirling Loop Rawlins. Loop Rawlins played handball with WPH staff and performed a special show for several dozen very fortunate campers. Rawlins is currently being featured on America’s Got Talent and has dazzled judges and audiences with his sensational one-man Wild Wild West show.

Junior WPH will be heading the handball department every day this summer during the Tucson Racquet Club All Sport Camp and is pleased to be welcoming Junior WPH Coaches and WPH Women’s Race 4 Eight superstars Aoife McCarthy and Catriona Casey as coaches in two weeks!

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JUNIOR WPH WELCOMES IRISH COACHES

1The WPH Welcomes Catriona Casey and Aoife McCarthy to Tucson this June!

The World Players of Handball is thrilled to announce that WPH Women’s Race 4 Eight #1 pro Catriona Casey and Women’s Race 4 Eight #5 pro Aoife McCarthy will be living in Tucson this summer to coach WPH juniors at the Junior WPH summer handball program, help with running the WPH Outdoor tournaments, teaching clinics at the outdoor events and playing in the WPH Outdoor events! With over 400 junior clinics planned this summer in Tucson and Southern California, all of the WPH Coaches will be very busy!  Read More, HERE>

JR WPH HEADS TO MODESTO

 get-attachment“How do you get good at handball?” one junior asked. “What is the secret?” asked another. “Practice, drills, and more practice,” WPH Master Instructor Emmett Peixoto revealed as he answered these and many more questions at a recent Handball Clinic in Modesto, CA. The clinic was held in conjunction with the 49th annual S.O.S. Memorial Day Handball Tournament.

Nearly thirty juniors and adults received just over an hour of instruction. Students were shown correct swing mechanics, proper footwork and court placement and the best “ready position” when returning the ball. “I think players were surprised with regard to how low they need to be in order to hit the ball accurately,” stated Peixoto. “I also think the older players were surprised to find they actually could bend that low.”  Read More, HERE>

JUNIOR WPH SHINES IN 2014

12Junior WPH Shines in 2014: Headlines and Upcoming Initiatives

The World Players of Handball continues to grow the game of handball with inspiring junior handball clinics led by WPH Certified Coaches. Junior WPH Coaches are certified with a rigorous and comprehensive coaching certification and exam process; emphasizing clinics that are not only focused on the importance of handball fundamentals and fun but being physically active, developing independence, leadership, sportsmanship and integrity.

2014 has been an extremely exciting year thus far for Junior WPH with clinics in Arizona, California, England, Mexico, Texas, New York and Colorado.

Read More, HERE>

JUNIOR 3 WALL NATIONALS (Big and Small)

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Junior WPH and WPH Outdoor collide June 27th-29th in La Mirada, California, when the game’s greats perform junior clinics and expos, while competing for over $10,000 in total prize money (guaranteed) alongside the best junior handball players around; all vying for a national handball title.

The 2014 JR WPH National Handball 3 Wall Championships & A/B Smack-down (Cup Stop) is just around the corner.  Bring a junior and get $5.00 off your entry fee (for each young adult you bring, paid in cash at the tournament desk)

More Info & to Register, HERE>

colorado-handball_123_large_1384_normalThe Colorado Handball Association and U.S. Handball invite you to:

Come and Vacation in Colorado!
July 17 – 20, 2014
2014 Junior National 3 Wall Tournament

Come and play some 3 wall handball overlooking the magnificent Rocky Mountains.
Enjoy the beauty Colorado has to offer during the summer.

Plan to come early or stay after the tournament and enjoy activities:

• Raft trip on one of the local rivers
• Mountain trip to a local ski area for a day or two of hiking and fun
• Enjoy the infamous Pearl Street Mall for terrific food, Street Performers and Music
• Tour the Legendary University Of Colorado Campus
• Take in a Rockies Baseball Game (if they are in town)

Some other pre & post tournament activities for consideration:

Tour Rocky Mt. National Park, the U.S. Mint, visit the Aquarium, Zoo, Amusement Parks & other Colorado Family Attractions
http://www.colorado.com/attractions

Lodging:
Days Hotel (Boulder) – 5397 South Boulder Road, Boulder, CO 80303
303-499-4422 (*ask for the Junior National Handball Tournament Special)
Rates:
$94 per night (1 room for up to 4 people)
$109 per night (1 room up to 4 people with daily breakfast included)

We will be adding more content to the page as we get closer to the date.

For more Information contact:
Bob Hickman 303-941-1280
bnlhick@aol.com
or
Don Stewart 303-520-9578
don@plottersupplies.com

For those who desire to “play the perfect game”

<< click for pdf version of flyer >>

Online entry form at www.r2sports.com

HEADING TO MANKATO

1860480Junior WPH is thrilled to partner with Minnesota State University, Mankato in presenting the 2nd annual WPH Minnesota State Junior Handball Camp June 12th-15th, 2014. Certified WPH Instructors and Minnesota State Handball coaches Mike Wells and John Stoffel will team with 3rdranked WPH touring pro and master WPH instructor, Emmett Pexioto, to teach aspiring high school handball players handball fundamentals, strategies and tactics to make the game more fun while helping the youngsters take their game to the next level.  Read More, HERE>