The Handball Futures Festival is an, Olympic-style showcase designed to bring together the top women handball athletes in the United States. Modeled after the Original Olympic Sport Festival, the event combines elite competition, community, and national-team exposure in one immersive experience.
Approximately 48 athletes will be selected. Over the course of the tournament, athletes will compete in a high-level tournament environment that mirrors international play—providing a rare opportunity to demonstrate their skills, growth, and readiness for the next level.
The Festival also serves as a key talent identification moment, with athletes evaluated and scouted by the Women’s National Team Coach. More than a tournament, the Festival is a celebration of women’s handball in the U.S.—strengthening the national pipeline, fostering connection across regions, and helping define the future of the sport.
2026 Handball Futures Festival
Location & Venue
About the Location and Venue
The Festival competition will take place July 22–25, 2026, at Fountain Valley School. Fountain Valley School provides an extraordinary setting for the Festival. Located on a 1,100-acre prairie campus at the base of the Rocky Mountains, this boarding and day school in the heart of the American West offers world-class facilities befitting an event of national significance.
Colorado Springs is home to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center and is one of the most storied cities in American sport, making it a fitting backdrop for a Festival designed to elevate the next generation of elite women’s handball athletes.
Schedule
Tentative Schedule
Please note this is a working outline and dates or activities may be adjusted as we finalize details.
Monday, July 20 — Arrival, settle in, and orientation meeting
Tuesday, July 21 — Morning and afternoon practice
Wednesday, July 22 — Morning practice | Opening Ceremony | Afternoon matches
Thursday, July 23 — Morning practice | Afternoon matches
Friday, July 24 — Morning practice | Afternoon matches
Saturday, July 25 — Morning tour of the US Olympic & Paralympic Training Center | Afternoon finals — Awards Ceremony | Final dinner
Sunday, July 26 — Departure
Sponsorship
Become a Handball Futures Festival Sponsor
Join us as a Handball Futures Sponsor and help fuel the growth of one of the world’s most exciting Olympic sports. Sponsorship opportunities offer meaningful visibility and the chance to directly support the next generation of U.S. handball athletes. Download our Sponsor Deck to learn more about partnership levels and benefits.
Contact Karen Rosolowski at winningperf@gmail.com to discuss partnership opportunities or call: (310) 809-2708.
Thank You to Our Sponsors and Supporters
El Pomar
Gold Sponsor
Handball Futures proudly recognizes the El Pomar Foundation for its generous Gold Sponsorship. Their support helps expand opportunities for young athletes and strengthens the pathway for future U.S. Olympians. We’re deeply grateful for their partnership.
USTHFoundation
Supporting Partner
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the USTH Foundation, whose investment in athlete development helps make the Handball Futures Festival possible
Colorado Springs Sports Corp
Supporter
We’re grateful to the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation for their support in helping us grow the game of handball and inspire the next generation of athletes on the road to LA 2028.
Jose Muldoon’s
Sponsor
For over 50 years Jose’s has been a downtown Tex-Mex favorite that has served many an Olympian. We are proud sponsors of the Futures competition as one of our owners is a former National Team Member on the Men’s Handball Team.
USA Team Handball
Supporter
A heartfelt thank-you to the USA Team Handball Foundation for their continued support of our mission. Their partnership helps us expand athlete development and create more opportunities for future national team and Olympic players.
Path to the Handball Futures Festival
January 2025
Handball Futures Launches
HFF Office Opens in Colorado Springs. Established a dedicated Board of Directors and an engaged Advisory Council. Forged a Strong Alliance with USA Team Handball: Aligned with the NGB’s High Performance Plan and working collaboratively toward shared goals.
March – April 2025
Regional Tryouts Held
Dozens of athletes showed up with energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn something new. For many, it was their very first time playing handball, and they quickly picked up the fast-paced, dynamic nature of the sport. Tryouts were held in Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, Georgia, and California.
May–June 2025
Launched Mentorship Program
Launched mentorship program pairing Futures athletes with Olympians, National Team members, and Ambassadors to offer guidance on training, competition prep, and life balance.
Summer 2025
Held Regional Training Camp
Hosted a Regional Training Camp: Provided athletes with high-level training, game play, and continued skill development as part of the Handball Futures athlete pathway — led by Coaches Wade Sutton and Chris Cappelmann.
Oct 2025–May 2026
Conduct Development & Skills Camps
Designed for both new and experienced athletes, the camp offers a hands-on introduction to Olympic team handball as well as advanced development opportunities for returning players. Athletes will be coached and evaluated by Handball Futures coaches, with evaluations and feedback shared directly with the USA Women’s National Team coaching staff. Camps held in California, Illinois, Colorado, North Carolina and Iowa.
Summer 2026
Handball Futures Festival
Women’s Discipline Colorado Springs, CO. The Handball Futures Festival is an, Olympic-style showcase designed to bring together the top women handball athletes in the United States.
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