FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Handball Futures Hosts Women’s Olympic Team Handball Development & Skills Camp in Chapel Hill in Conjunction with the Carolina Blue Cup
Chapel Hill, NC — Handball Futures will host a Women’s Development & Skills Camp on February 21 at UNC’s Fetzer Gym, held in conjunction with the Carolina Blue Cup, a regional handball event bringing together players and programs from across the area.
The camp is part of Handball Futures’ national mission to expand the female athlete pipeline for Olympic team handball, in support of USA Team Handball—the National Governing Body for the Olympic sport—as efforts continue to grow and strengthen the sport nationwide.
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.
Camp Details
Handball Futures Women’s Development & Skills Camp
📍 UNC – Fetzer Gym
210 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
📅 February 21
🕚 Check-in: 10:00 AM | Training: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Registration: https://usateamhandball.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/262/home
Who Can Attend:
• Female athletes ages 18+
• Multi-sport athletes from basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball & more
• No prior handball experience required
• Must be a U.S. citizen
The Chapel Hill camp benefits from strong local involvement, including Wade Sutton, head coach of the UNC women’s club handball team and a regional coach, and Tracey Williams-Johnson, Chair of the Handball Futures Recruiting Committee. Both have played key roles in developing handball opportunities in North Carolina and identifying athletes with the potential to progress within the national system.
“These camps are about creating access and opportunity,” said Handball Futures leadership. “By partnering with local events like the Carolina Blue Cup, we’re able to introduce athletes to the sport, support those already playing, and continue building pathways toward higher levels of competition.”
The camp reflects Handball Futures’ commitment to growing the sport at the grassroots level while providing athletes with exposure, development, and a welcoming entry point into the handball community.
Registration
Advance registration is required:
🔗 https://usateamhandball.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/262/home
For more information:
www.handballfutures.org
Camp Inquiry
Tracey Williams-Johnson
Recruiting Chair, Handball Futures | Former National Team Player
traceywilliamsjohnson@gmail.com
Media Contact:
Lindalisa Severo, Communications Director, Handball Futures