42nd Annual Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Bear Bash, R48/WR48 Pre Qualifiers, and USHA Women’s Classic, October 30-November 1, 2026
Enter the October 30-November 1, 2026 Thomas H. Burnett Bear Bash HERE
Tournament director Christian Madsen and the Missouri State Handball Team will proudly host the 2026 Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Bear Bash, R48/WR48 Pre Qualifiers, and USHA Women’s Classic on the Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Handball Courts at Missouri State University on Halloween Weekend, 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 2026/27 Race 4 Eight season. “The WPH is thrilled to partner with the Missouri State Handball Team and tournament director Christian Madsen in hosting the 2026 R48 and WR48 Pre Qualifiers at the 2026 Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Bear Bash,” stated the WPH’s David Fink. “The winner of the 2026 Dr. Thomas H. Burnett Bear Bash Pre Qualifiers will earn a $300 travel stipend to the 2026/27 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.”
The entry deadline is October 25, 2026
Enter the October 30-November 1, 2026 Thomas H. Burnett Bear Bash HERE
Race 4 Eight Qualifier Explained HERE
2026/27 Race 4 Eight Schedule HERE
David Fink
WPH Senior Writer