41st Annual Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Bear Bash and R48/WR48 Pre Qualifiers: November 7-9

Posted on Oct 2 2025 - 3:08pm by DV

Springfield, MO, WPH Press – 

Enter the November 7-9, 2025 Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Bear Bash HERE

Tournament director and one of the Midwest’s top handball players Christian Madsen and the Missouri State Handball Team will proudly host the 2025 Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Bear Bash and R48/WR48 Pre Qualifiers on the Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Handball Courts at Missouri State University on the second weekend in November, featuring men’s and women’s open, skill level, and age bracket singles and doubles, in addition to junior singles and doubles.

The Men’s and Women’s Open Singles will serve as R48 and WR48 Pre Qualifiers for the 2025/26 Race 4 Eight season. “The WPH is thrilled to partner with the Missouri State Handball Team and tournament director Christian Madsen in hosting the 2025 R48 and WR48 Pre Qualifiers at the 2025 Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Bear Bash,” stated the WPH’s David Fink. “The winner of the Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Bear Bash Pre Qualifiers will earn a $300 travel stipend to the 2025/26 Race 4 Eight event of his and her choice. The Missouri State Handball Team always hosts tremendous events with great fields and adding the Race 4 Eight qualifiers will only add to the excitement.”

Race 4 Eight Qualifier Explained HERE

2025/26 Race 4 Eight Schedule HERE