No Entry Fee Pro Stop to Air on ESPN: R48Pro Stop #2

NOV 6-8TH, 2015, TUCSON, AZ, PRESS-  ESPN & The World Players of Handball have teamed up for another High Desert Southwest Showdown, as the WPH enters its 5th R48Pro Season.  This “No-Entry-Fee/Donation-Only” event is designed to raise funds for the Junior WPH Development program.  A program that has featured over 2,000 junior clinics to over 6,000 handballers, “We perform clinics at all R48Pro Stops while on the road, plus outdoor big ball 3 wall cup stops,” says WPH ED, Dave Vincent.  “Having the pros on the same court as juniors is inspiring, but that’s not all.  We have certified coaches on both coasts and in multiple countries.  We have developed an amazing coaching manual and perform routine instructional(s) at college rec centers, clubs and tournaments all over this globe.  It’s inspired us to bring you into the mix with our Junior Benefit Tournament this upcoming November, alongside the Tucson Memorial.”

The Tucson Memorial Handball Open (Nov 6-8th, 2015) was designed to honor and celebrate friends and family of the sport, that have passed, with hopes of highlighting their life achievements, archiving their legacies, and sharing their stories. Tucson Memorial Handball Open (Nov 6-8th, 2015) was designed to honor and celebrate friends and family of the sport, that have passed, with hopes of highlighting their life achievements, archiving their legacies, and sharing their stories.

“Handball is a very personal sport. We play this game with our hands–striking a ball against a wall and repeating the motions in search of something that is hard to define. There is not much gear involved or fancy clothing necessary. We show up and play. Some show up and become staples in the handball community. …Characters. …Jokesters. …Leaders. Some show up, play and silently go home leaving us wondering who they are away from the game.  In all, over time, we find ourselves competing with our closest of friends. This tournament (November 6-8th, Tucson, Arizona) and is designed to honor and celebrate the lives of those that have come and gone; affecting our lives in the process.”

THE EVENT:  The World Players of Handball, along with ESPN, bring a unique professional handball tour stop as WPH Live TV enters its 5th year of professional Race4Eight action.  This Junior WPH Benefit event is an “No-Entry-Fee” Tournament; allowing the participant the ability to play up to two divisions, while making a donation to the Junior WPH Development Fund (of any size) at their will.  The WPH is a tax exempt 501c3 Non-Profit Foundation.

WPH Race Schedule 2015/16, Rankings and Rules (4 Wall Small Ball Professional Handball Tour, by ESPN3) – HERE>

FREE Event Divisions:

1.Divisions Offered (can play four ways; ***but some restrictions below)

                PAPER MAIL Postmarked BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30^TH, 2015 (ONLINE BY 11/3)

JUNIOR WPH SMALL BALL 4W SINGLES                  9U, 11U, 13U, 15U

JUNIOR WPH SMALL BALL 4W DOUBLES                13U, 15U, 17U

JUNIOR WPH BIG BALL 4W SINGLES                         9U, 11U, 13U, 15U, BIG BALL DOUBLE BOUNCE 9U NOVICE

WPH SMALL BALL 4W SINGLES                                   QUAL, A, B, C, 50, 60, 70, WOMEN A/B

WPH SMALL BALL 4W DOUBLES                                 B, C, 50+, 60+, PRO/AM *Not FREE Division* $80 per player; winner takes all

WPH BIG BALL 4W SINGLES                                         PRO, B, 50+

WPH BIG BALL 4W DOUBLES                                       PRO, B, 50+

2.Donate to Junior WPH:

This “No-Entry-Fee/Donation-Only” event is designed to raise funds for the Junior WPH Development program; featuring over 2,000 junior clinics per year; performing clinics at all R48Pro Stops while on the road, plus outdoor big ball 3 wall cup stops, and non-pro events around the country.  WPH believes in having the pros on the same court as juniors, to inspire.  The new WPH Coaching Manual is landmark-important and is used at college rec centers, clubs and tournaments all over this globe. “It’s inspired us to bring you into the mix with our Junior Benefit Tournament this upcoming November, alongside the Tucson Memorial. Please do join us and bring a newbie w/you so they can learn too!”  -WPH

Tax-deductible gifts ~ Send payment to:                              WPH, 3561 E SUNRISE DRIVE #125, TUCSON, AZ, 85718

(Donation is not required to participate)

Join the WPH (Member):             r$30 (basic)      r$75 (All Access Viewing Pass)

                                                                              *Must be WPH member to participate; see member benefits @ www.wphpass.com      

3.Awards:                         R48Pro Men:                                      1^st $5,000, 2^nd $2,000, 3^rd/4^th $1,250, & payouts from 5^th-16^th

Big Ball Pro Sgls & Dbls:                  1^st $1,000, 2^nd $600, 3^rd/4^th $400, & payouts from 5^th-8^th

Big Ball B Singles:                              1^st $300, 2^nd $200, 3^rd/4^th 150, & payouts from 5^th-8^th

*To qualify for $$$, all big ball players must also play in one small ball division

Small Ball 4W Pro/Am Dubs:           $80 per player entry (100% of the profits goes toward Jr WPH)

1^st Place:  $1,000 winner-takes-all!

                                                                             *Enter the event w/out a partner; players will be matched in a bind draw

All other divisions receive medals and trophies for finalists

Directors:           

David Vincent (R48Pro) Email:  vincent@wphlive.tv 

Tom Flores (Big Ball) Phone:  (323) 605-6679  Email:  flores@wphoutdoor.com 

David Fink (Junior WPH) Email: fink@race4eight.com