March 23rd-26th, 2017 @ the NYAC (Women’s Elite, Pro Qualifiers & Men’s Elite)
The World Players of Handball Foundation returns to the infamous New York Athletic Club for the sixth stop of the professional handball season. Once again, WPH will air pro matches LIVE on race4eight.com (Sat and Sun) while bringing along the world’s best women and men’s athletes. Pro Qualifier begins at noon Thursday; continuing Friday morning, March 23rd. Main draw pro matches begin at 12pm Friday (pros rd of 16), while some local brackets begin on Thursday after 12 noon. Women’s pros begin Friday morning.
Deadline March 19th! Enter @ the r2sports page, HERE>
WPH qualifier sells out (capped at 32). Join the waiting list info@wphlive.tv
For pro questions, contact WPH Director, Dave Vincent – wph@race4eight.com.
For NYAC Events and Related info, contact John Duggan: jduggan571@aol.com.
The NYAC Annual Invitational Handball Tournament is a fan favorite. Stay right at the NYAC and enjoy the most scenic family handball event on tour!
Attire:
Men: compulsory jacket on Thursday/ Friday and Saturday dinner (if at the AC) – Collared shirt: weekends
starting 5pm Friday.
Women: comparable attire.
Proper attire is a NYAC requirement.
Lodging: A limited number of rooms are available at the athlete’s rate at the NYAC.
Room Reservations: (212)767-7121 – ask for Jacqueline Bonet.
WPH will film and broadcast these games on ESPN3 or you can watch court side. Contact us for details (below).
WPH Race4Eight Tour Schedule for 2016/17, HERE>
All WPH Players will use the R48Pro Handball (qualifiers, Senior 40+ & Elite Men); except the women, as voted by the players. Women will use the Red 21, by the USHA.
See WPH for Code of Conduct, Player’s Agreements, Rules and General Tournament Questions: info@wphlive.tv
