Tournament Info

Competition will begin on August 7, 2027. Participants can look forward to the Opening Ceremonies and Welcome Party on August 8, followed by a week of world-class handball competition. The event will conclude with the Finals and Closing Banquet on August 14.

Each tournament entry includes one banquet ticket. Additional banquet tickets may be purchased during registration. The Calgary Handball Club welcomes donations in support of this event. Organizations and individuals interested in sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to contact us for more information.

***Use discount code EARLYBIRD at checkout for $50 off your registration (Expiries November 17th)

Tournament Co-Chairs:

• Jim Eistetter, President, Canadian Handball Association
• Guy Martin, Junior Director, Canadian Handball Association and President, Calgary Handball Club

Host Hotels: Calgary Hotels for Tournament - Canadian Handball Association

**This is a small ball only tournament. We do not play much big ball in Canada, and our court numbers do not allow for the additional events. Sorry folks.

Official Tournament Ball - TBD

Players in Canada currently compete primarily with the Red 21 and White 21 handballs. These balls are the leading candidates to be selected as the official tournament balls for the Championships. We are currently reviewing options and consulting with suppliers. An official announcement will be made once a final decision has been reached.

Match Format and Scoring - TBD

The final scoring format will depend on the number of entries, division sizes, and court availability. The anticipated format is 2 games to 15 points, tiebreaker to 11 points. Additional details will be released once registration numbers have been finalized.

As per USHA tournament rules:

In any division designated by a minimum age (Seniors, Masters, etc), the entrant must reach the proper age on or before December 31 of the calendar year in which he/she participates. For example, a player who is 39 is allowed to enter the Masters (40-plus) if he/she turns 40 before December 31 of the year in which the tournament is scheduled. In any division designated by a maximum age (Juniors, Challengers, etc), the player cannot have passed the age of eligibility until the day after the scheduled end of the tournament. For example, a player entering the 15-and-under division cannot reach his/her 16th birthday until the day after the tournament is scheduled to end.

***The tournament committee reserves the right to combine divisions based on number of entries and court availability. 

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