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Sports Clubs and Activities
New Handball Clubs in
Newham
If you've got good hand-eye coordination
and would like a new sporting challenge, then handball may just be
the sport for you. Handball is one of the most popular sports in
the world and the second most popular in Europe.
What is handball?
- Handball is an indoor team sport that mixes high-speed action,
gymnastic agility, sleight of hand and tremendous power with
spectacular shots on goal.
- It has been described as a sport combining all the best
elements of basketball, water polo and football with a little bit
of rugby thrown in.
Who can play handball?
- Virtually anyone. You don't need to be a towering giant with
arms the size of tree trunks to play (although that is certainly an
advantage).
- The rules are virtually the same for the men's and women's
games: only the size of the ball is different. For children, the
ball is smaller again.
Why handball?
- It's an inexpensive activity that can easily be included in
your programme.
- It promotes team work, co-operation and friendships.
- It develops the basic athletic skills used in all other
sports.
- It's easily modified to fit your space, time and number of
participants.
- It can be played by people of all sizes, ages and genders.
- It's suitable for both beginners and experienced players. You
can play in either men's, women's teams, or at mini and
recreational level mixed teams.
- It's easy to learn and a great way to get in shape.
Mini-handball for primary schools
- This is a special version of the game using a smaller court and
soft balls for safety and confidence.
- It's easy to introduce from early years.
- It's easy to learn as there are very few rules.
- It involves running, throwing, catching, balance, jumping and
team work.
- It has a low equipment cost - soft balls and plastic mini-goals
(possible to adapt plastic football goals).
Handball in Great Britain
- The number of men's and women's clubs in Great Britain is
steadily increasing.
- Clubs play in national league, British Cup and European
challenge cup competitions.
- Junior leagues are being set up in all regions.
- Clubs are keen to work with schools to develop links and
provide ways for players to participate and progress in the
sport.
More information
To find out how you can take part, contact the Stratford or
Eastlea handball clubs.
Stratford Handball Club
Eastlea Handball Club |