The Handball Futures Development & Skills Camp is your chance to step into one of the world’s most exciting Olympic sports: Team Handball!
Explore the Olympic sport of Team Handball
Looking for your next athletic challenge?
Try the Olympic sport of Team Handball (Handball)!
Handball is an electrifying indoor sport played between two teams of seven (six court players + a goalkeeper). The goal? To pass, dribble, and shoot your way to more goals than the other team, all while moving fast, thinking sharp, and working together. Think of the energy of soccer, the quick transitions of basketball, and the physicality of rugby — all rolled into one.
Join Handball Futures at our Development & Skills Camps for female athletes held across the country! These camps are your first step on the pathway to the Handball Futures Festival and the USA Team Handball athlete pool. Whether you’re new to the game or building on your experience, you’ll sharpen your skills, connect with inspiring coaches, and be part of the growing women’s handball movement.
Chicago Development Camp News We were honored to be featured on Good Day Chicagoshowcasing our athletes in action and sharing our mission to expand opportunities for women in handball. The live segment included interviews with Karen Rosolowski, Executive Director of Handball Futures, and a follow-up segment featuring USA Team Handball Coach Gascon, highlighting our shared commitment to growing the sport ahead of LA 2028.
The Handball Futures Development & Skills camp is open to female athletes of all experience levels in any sport, from beginners to seasoned players.
Why Give Handball a Try?
✔️Fast-Paced & High Energy Matches are intense. Two 30-minute halves, constant movement, rapid attacks and counter-attacks — you’ll stay in the game, literally. ✔️Full-Body Fitness You’ll run, jump, throw, pivot, defend. It builds speed, agility, power and endurance. ✔️Teamwork & Strategy Success depends on everyone: passes have to be sharp, positioning smart, communication constant. It’s not just who’s strongest or who can shoot the hardest — it’s about how you play together. ✔️A Sport for Everyone Whether you’re more of a shooter, a defender, or a thinker of plays, there’s a role for you. Variations like beach handball and wheelchair handball offer even more ways to play.
Camp Takeaways:
✔️ An intro to Olympic handball ✔️ Skill benchmarking for new & experienced players ✔️ Evaluations will be shared with the USA WNT coaching staff ✔️ A pathway toward LA 2028 ✔️ The start of your journey to the 2026 Handball Futures Festival ✔️ Join a welcoming community of athletes — from new players to seasoned competitors — offering a positive platform to develop your skills and love for the sport.
This is your chance to be seen, tested, and connected to the USA athlete pipeline.
What We’re Looking For:
✔️ Passionate athletes who love the game and/or are eager to learn the game. ✔️ Team players who thrive in a collaborative environment. ✔️Skilled individuals committed to hard work, discipline, and continuous improvement. ✔️ Athletic ability; Potential; Character; Work Ethic, Mental Toughness and Leadership. ✔️ Recruiting female athletes (18+) from all sports—basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and more.
– Check out steps on how to register for camps when registration is open.
North Carolina Camp (in conjunction with the Carolina Blue Cup)
Development & Skills Camp Session: February 21, 2026
Check-in: 10:00 AM
Training: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: UNC – Fetzer Gym 210 South Road Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Note: Carolina Blue Cup takes place February 21 –February 22. While it is a separate tournament, our Development & Skills Camp will be held alongside the event.
The “Carolina Blue Cup” in team handball refers to an annual tournament hosted by the Universityof North Carolina (UNC) at their campus. This year’s tournament is from 2/21 – 2/22.
Athletes can watch tournament games before and after the Handball Futures Development & Skills Camp to better understand the sport and game flow.
Eligibility
These camps are designed to introduce new athletes to the sport while evaluating and developing the skills of both new and experienced players. The Chicago camp is recruiting female athletes (18+) from all sports—basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and more—to build their skills and explore the pathway toward the 2026 Handball Futures Festival and the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
✔️Athletes must be a citizen of the United States. ✔️ Female athletes, ages 18+ (all athletic backgrounds welcome) ✔️Be registered with Handball Futures: Prospective Athlete Form and is a current USA Team Handball (USATH) memberOR apply for a Trial Membership. ✔️Complete the Sport:80 Sanctioned Event Registration Form
Sport:80 Profile (used for National Governing Body Sanctioned Events): – Already have a Sport:80 profile?Click the registration link, sign in to your existing profile, and complete the event registration. – Don’t have a Sport:80 profile yet? Create one by following the steps to set up your profile. Once complete, locate the event and register, or start directly using this link: Event Registration. Once oyu have created a profile, select events and choose Handball Futures Development & Skills Camp and complete the registration form.
Become a USA Team Member: – All participants must be a USA Team Handball (USATH) member or sign up for a $15 Trial Membership during registration. The Trial Membership covers up to four handball activities in one month (excluding sanctioned competitions) and can be upgraded to a full membership within 30 days. View benefits of USA Team Handball Membership.
Past Camps
Fremont, California Development & Skills Camp Camp was held in conjunction with the Cal Cup (January 30–February 1). Location: Centerville Middle School, 37720 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
Chicago Development & Skills Camp The first Chicago Camp was held before the Michael Lipov Tournament on 10/24 – 10/26.Hosted by Chicago Inter Handball. Date: October 24, 2025 Location: The Oaks Fitness Center, 10847 W. LaPorte Road, Mokena, IL 60448 Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Colorado Development & Skills Camp Alongside the Samala Super Cup. – Location: Volo Arena, 3600 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80216 – Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 – Time: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the tournament or Handball Futures, please contact us:
Lindalisa Severo HFF Communications Director – 678-362-4847 Michael D. Cavanaugh HFF Tournament Director – 719-459-8126
