Tournament Info

All members and supporters of Texas A&M Handball Club are both excited and proud to host our WPH R48 Pre-Qualifier, and Fall 2024 Aggieland Classic (October 11-13th), in honor of Brigadier General Donald J. Johnson and James (Jim) R. Mathis (RIP). It is 70 years this year since Don and Jim won TAMU's first National Intercollegiate Handball Title. Sadly, Jim passed away earlier this year but we would like to honor him and celebrate his life as well his contributions to the sport of Handball at TAMU and in Texas at this tournament. Don tells us of how extraordinary Jim was  as an athlete. In addition to his national title in Handball, he won intramural championships in Handball, badminton, golf, table tennis and tennis here at TAMU. Among many other achievements, Jim was a pilot in the US Air Force, the mayor of Waco and for 25 years organized the Mathis Invitational Handball Tournament.  We hope to be joined by friends and family of both the Johnson and Mathis families to mark this occasion and honor two Aggie legends. Together, Don and Jim donated $25,000 to TAMU as an endowment to give a yearly scholarship to one of our club members. All these years later, at 90 years of age, Don is still assisting with both the coaching of  the Handball team and the teaching of the Handball classes every week. We are so thankful for his support to Handball here at TAMU. Hospitality Entry fees will include a tournament shirt as well as lunch and dinner on Saturday. If you would like to order additional shirts they will cost $20 and please reach out to mmulkerrins@tamu.edu to make this order. Entry Cap PLEASE NOTE: Due to restrictions with available courts, we will be capping this tournament at 75 entries. This will operate on a first come, first served basis. Please enter on this platform as soon as possible to ensure your place in the tournament. Events The tournament directors reserve the right to combine events if needed. Players may enter a maximum of two events. All players will be guaranteed two games in singles events. Only 100+ and above doubles divisions will have a guaranteed second match in doubles (assuming entry numbers in the division allow). Contact If you have any questions and/or difficulties entering please contact Martin Mulkerrins: mmulkerrins@tamu.edu Venue Student Rec Center, 187 Corrington Drive, College Station, Texas, 77843. Donations Donations are not expected but are greatly appreciated with assisting us cover the tournament running costs but also go towards bringing our Collegiate Team to tournaments, including the upcoming 2025 Collegiate National Championships in Portland, Oregon in February.