activities · 14
what they do
direct service · 14
- Fundraise for Community ProgramsThe organization raises funds through its tournaments to support community initiatives, such as contributing to pro prize pools for elite competitions and providing summer camp scholarships for special-needs campers.
- Fundraise for Community Support Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsThe organization raises funds through events like the Vic Hershkowitz & USHA Masters Doubles tournament to support community initiatives, such as providing summer camp scholarships for special-needs campers.
- Fundraising for Community Support Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsThe organization raises funds through tournaments to support community initiatives, such as providing summer camp scholarships for special-needs campers.
- Organize and Host Handball Tournaments and Championships Amateur Golf Tournaments & LeaguesThe organization plans, promotes, and executes various handball tournaments and championships across different skill levels, age groups, and formats (e.g., singles, doubles, 3-wall, 4-wall), including national, regional, and state-level events, often in partnership with local clubs and universities. These events include player registration, competition management, and ensuring a minimum number of matches for participants.
- Organizing and Hosting Handball Tournaments Amateur Golf Tournaments & LeaguesThe organization organizes and hosts numerous handball tournaments across various skill levels, age groups, and divisions, including national championships, regional championships, and masters tournaments. These events often feature singles and doubles categories, and some include modified play formats for junior or novice players.
- Present Awards and Recognition Student-Athlete and Educator Recognition ProgramsThe organization recognizes individuals for their contributions to handball through various awards, including volunteer of the year, sportsmanship, MVP, most improved player, coach of the year, and lifetime service awards, as well as honoring All-American and All-Tournament players.
- Present Awards and Recognition Student-Athlete and Educator Recognition ProgramsThe organization recognizes individuals for their contributions to handball through various awards, including volunteer of the year, sportsmanship, most improved player, newcomer, MVP, and coach of the year awards, as well as honoring Hall of Fame inductees and All-American/All-Tournament players.
- Presenting Awards and Recognition Student-Athlete and Educator Recognition ProgramsThe organization presents various awards to individuals for their achievements, sportsmanship, and contributions to handball, including Volunteer of the Year, Sportsmanship Awards, MVP Awards, Most Improved Awards, Coach of the Year, and recognition for All-American and All-Tournament players.
- Provide Scholarships for Collegiate Handball PlayersThe organization awards scholarships, such as the Mardak Scholarship, Team Aware Scholarship, and Dave Chapman Scholarship, to collegiate athletes who play handball, teach the sport, or have been affected by cancer, supporting their education and involvement in handball.
- Provide Youth and Novice Handball Programs Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsThe organization offers specific divisions and programs for junior and novice players, including instructional sessions, modified play formats, and free participation in tournaments for juniors and full-time students, aiming to introduce new players to the sport.
- Providing Scholarships for Collegiate AthletesThe organization awards scholarships, such as the Mardak Scholarship, Team Aware Scholarship, and Dave Chapman Scholarship, to collegiate athletes who participate in handball, with some scholarships specifically supporting students who teach handball to others or are affected by cancer.
- Support Junior and Collegiate Handball Players Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsThe organization offers specific divisions and instruction for junior and novice players, hosts junior clinics, provides free tournament participation for juniors and full-time students, and awards scholarships to collegiate athletes who teach handball to others or are affected by cancer.
- Support Professional HandballThe organization contributes financially to the prize pools of professional handball tournaments, such as the Race 4 Eight (R48) Pre-Qualifier, to support elite competition.
- Supporting Youth Handball Development Youth Competitive Soccer ProgramsThe organization hosts junior clinics to provide instruction to young players and offers free participation in tournaments for juniors and full-time students, aiming to introduce and develop new talent in the sport.
strategies · 14
how they think
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- Event Organization and Promotion for Visibility event_promotionThe organization organizes and promotes collegiate and professional handball events to showcase the sport and its players, thereby increasing visibility and encouraging broader participation and community engagement.
- Event-Based Promotion and Player Showcase event_promotionThe organization increases the visibility and appeal of handball by organizing and promoting collegiate and professional tournaments, which serve to showcase the sport and its players, and encourage continued participation after collegiate careers.
- Fostering Engagement through Skill-Intensive Play and Camaraderie skill_intensive_engagementThe organization emphasizes the intense physical and mental concentration inherent in handball, believing that challenging gameplay fosters camaraderie and encourages repeat participation among players.
- Grassroots Program Development program_development_supportThe organization supports the growth of handball by assisting individuals in establishing new junior handball programs in their local communities, fostering development from the ground up.
- Grassroots Program Development program_development_supportThe organization supports the growth of handball at the local level by assisting individuals in establishing new junior handball programs in their communities.
- Grassroots Program Development Support program_development_supportThe organization offers assistance to individuals interested in establishing junior handball programs in their local communities, aiming to foster the sport's growth from the ground up.
- Leveraging Legacy for Fundraising and Community Benefit legacy_and_fundraisingThe organization honors significant figures in the sport by dedicating events in their name, which simultaneously serves as a fundraising mechanism for charitable causes, connecting the sport's history with community impact.
- Membership-Driven Engagement and Development membership_developmentThe organization fosters participation and ensures a dedicated base by requiring membership for tournament entry, while also actively working to expand its membership and enhance services to attract and retain players, particularly youth, women, and collegiate athletes.
- Membership-Driven Participation and Service Enhancement membership_developmentThe organization mandates membership for tournament participation and actively works to expand its membership base while improving services, aiming to create a strong, engaged community of players and supporters.
- Promoting Handball through Organized Events and Recruitment event_promotion_and_recruitmentThe organization actively organizes and promotes professional and collegiate handball events to increase the sport's visibility, attract new players (especially youth, women, and collegiate participants), and encourage continued engagement after graduation, thereby expanding its membership and enhancing services.
- Skill-Intensive Physical and Cognitive Engagement skill_intensive_physical_training_with_cognitive_engagementThe organization believes that the demanding physical and mental concentration inherent in handball fosters camaraderie and encourages repeat participation, leveraging the challenging nature of the game itself as a mechanism for engagement.
- Subsidized Participation subsidized_participationThe organization reduces financial barriers to participation, particularly for juniors and students, by subsidizing entry fees for tournaments and offering free play, thereby encouraging broader engagement in the sport.
- Subsidized Participation to Increase Accessibility subsidized_participationThe organization reduces entry fees for tournaments and provides free play opportunities for juniors and students, leveraging foundation support, to lower barriers and encourage broader participation in handball.
- Targeted Player Recruitment and Retention player_recruitment_and_retentionThe organization actively seeks to attract new players, particularly youth, women, and collegiate athletes, and encourages collegiate athletes to continue their involvement in handball after graduation, ensuring a continuous pipeline of talent and participation.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Collegiate Nationals
Annual tournament that showcases top collegiate handball players from across the United States and Ireland.
Scholarship Program
Awards scholarships to collegiate athletes who contribute to the sport by teaching handball to others.
relationships · 30
who they work with
- Alten Handball Foundation Funder — Provides generosity to significantly reduce entry fees for the Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
- Alten Handball Foundation Partner — Partnered for the 2026 Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
- Bracket Ace Partner — Publishes tournament draws and results live.
- Colorado Handball Association Partner — Conducted the 2026 Colorado State Singles Tournament.
- Costigan Youth Handball Partner — Provides funding for free participation of juniors and full-time students in the tournament.
- David Posnack JCC Partner — Hosts the Vic Hershkowitz & USHA Masters Doubles tournament and receives proceeds for summer camp scholarships for special-needs campers.
- Downtown Athletic Club Partner — Serves as the venue for the 2026 Alten Handball Foundation Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
- Eugene Handball Association Partner — Hosted the 2026 Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
- Eugene Handball Association Partner — Hosts the 2026 Alten Handball Foundation Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
- Greg Burns Funder — Event sponsor and USHA Southeast Board member
- Karl Lady Funder — Event sponsor
- Mann Meats Partner — Food truck providing food during the 73rd USHA Collegiate Nationals.
- Missouri State Handball Association Partner — Provided support for the 2026 USHA Masters Singles and Missouri State Singles Championships.
- National Handball Center Partner — Primary venue for the 73rd USHA Collegiate Nationals.
- St. Ann Community Center Partner — Additional venue for matches during the 73rd USHA Collegiate Nationals.
- The University of Texas at Austin Partner — Provided venues (Gregory Gym and UT Recreational Sports Center) for the 2026 Southwest Regional Championships
- The Vic Committee Partner — Organizes the Vic Hershkowitz & USHA Masters Doubles tournament.
- Tim Murray Funder — Event sponsor
- Tucson Racquet Club Partner — Hosted the 2026 USHA Hall of Fame Tournament & Race 4 Eight (R48) Pre-Qualifier.
- Tucson Racquet Club Partner — Hosted the Junior Nationals banquet.
- Tucson Racquet Club Partner — Hosts the Hall of Fame event.
- USHA Board of Directors Partner — Oversees various committees and initiatives to promote and develop handball.
- United States Handball Hall of Fame Partner — Players visited the Hall of Fame after the banquet to explore the sport's history, equipment, and trophies.
- University of Texas Handball Team Partner — Hosted the 2026 Southwest Regional Championships
- University of Texas Handball Team Partner — Hosted the 2026 Southwest Regional Championships.
- ValeU Group Partner — Provided support for the 2026 USHA Masters Singles and Missouri State Singles Championships.
- WPH Partner — Powered the 2026 Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
- WPH Partner — Powers the 2026 Alten Handball Foundation Oregon State Doubles Handball Championships.
- World Players of Handball Partner — Collaborated on the 2026 USHA Hall of Fame Tournament & Race 4 Eight (R48) Pre-Qualifier, including contributing to the pro prize pool.
- Zamba USA Funder — Event sponsor