Development
Introduction
London 2012 Olympics offers handball in the UK a unique opportunity, and a chance to create a lasting legacy for the sport. There is now a growing enthusiasm and demand for Handball from schools, universities, community groups and individuals and it is essential that Handball seizes these opportunities to develop the sport.
Change4Life Handball Clubs
From September 2010, 415 new school based, student led clubs across England, will attract new generation of handball players coaches and officials.
These school clubs will welcome the link with existing Handball Clubs.
To find a Change4life Handball Club near you download this Excel spreadsheet.
EHA Development Initiatives
The EHA is developing a variety of initiatives which will provide handball enthusiasts with a range of toolkits to help them increase the numbers of players, competitions, officials and volunteers . These toolkits are designed to be adaptable to your local needs and priorities.
EHA World Class Schools Initiative 'Delivering the Olympic Legacy'
The EHA has two stated objectives:
- To embed Handball in the PE curriculum
- To make Handball the No.1 Legacy Sport of the 2012 Olympic Games
Discover how , by engaging in valuable partnerships, you can be involved in this exciting process, Download the EHA World Class Schools Initiative
EHA National Schools U15 Cup 2009-2010
Download Details Here
Sharing Good Practice
There are many examples of handball enthusiasts doing excellent development work. Please send your ideas and success stories to handball@englandhandball.com to share with other practitioners.