Handball Futures Hosts California Development & Skills Camp to Build Pathways Toward the Handball Futures Festival & National Team Athlete Pool

California — Handball Futures will host a Development & Skills Camp in California alongside the Cal Cup as part of a national initiative to expand and strengthen the United States Olympic handball athlete pipeline.

The camp is designed to provide a platform for both new and experienced female athletes (18+) to be introduced to team handball or continue their development in a structured, high-performance environment. Athletes from basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball, and other sports are encouraged to participate. No prior handball experience is required.

U.S. citizenship is required.

During the camp, 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 to support ongoing athlete identification and development efforts.

“This camp is about access and opportunity,” said Michael D. Cavanaugh, Handball Futures Tournament Director. “We are creating a clear entry point for athletes who may not yet know about team handball, while also supporting those already in the sport as we build toward LA 2028.”

The camp is USA Team Handball–sanctioned and serves as an important step toward the 2026 Handball Futures Festival, a national event focused on identifying and developing future elite-level handball athletes.

Camp Details

• Who: Female athletes, ages 18+ (all athletic backgrounds welcome)
• What: Handball Futures Development & Skills Camp
• Where: California (held alongside the Cal Cup)- 1/30 – 2/1 | Centerville Middle School, 37720 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA  94536
• Development Camp held on: 2/1  Check in at 5:30 pm, Development Camp from 6 -8 pm
• Eligibility: Must be a U.S. citizen
• Eligibility: Be a current USA Team Handball member OR apply for a trial membership
• Registration: Athletes must complete the online registration form in advance to participate:
  https://usateamhandball.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/256
• Athletes should complete the Prospective Athlete Form (if not already submitted)

• Athletes who are passionate about sport and eager to learn.
• Team players who thrive in collaborative environments.Individuals committed to hard work, discipline, and growth.
• Athletic ability, potential, character, work ethic, mental toughness, and leadership.
• Female athletes (18+) from all sporting backgrounds.Athletes of all levels are welcome.

Athletes will receive skill instruction, benchmarking, and exposure to the national handball pathway, while joining a growing community of women pursuing Olympic sport opportunities.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact:
Handball Futures
Contact Handball Futures: info@handballfutures.org