Oceania Congress held in Guam
The Oceania Continent Handball Federation held its Congress in Guam between October 23-24 at the Oceania Nations Olympic Committee office in Guam on October 23-24.
NSW youth teams claim national titles
NSW reclaims the Stephen Harbort Trophy from Queensland after a successful performance at the Youth Championships held in Sydney over the weekend. The Cup is
Media statement: posting on the International Handball Federation website
I refer to the recent posting on the IHF website regarding “Qatar 2015”, dated 16 July 2014. It is important to correct some of the
2014 Australian Junior Championship results
The final results from the Australian Junior Championships on the weekend are: Under 18 Men (Best of 3 – Winners Qld)Game 1: Qld 21: NSW
Response to IHF decision to replace Australia at the 2015 Handball World Championship
Overnight, Handball Australia has been made aware of the decision by the IHF Council to replace Australia with Germany for the upcoming 2015 World Championships
Sydney University wins Oceania Club Championship
The seventh participant of the IHF Super Globe in Doha is confirmed since Sunday 22 June: Sydney University qualified as Oceanian participant for the top
Australia qualifies for Qatar 2015
The Australian Men’s national team qualified for their eighth consecutive World Championship, defeating New Zealand, over two games, last weekend in Auckland. The Aussies have
Beach Handball World Championship draw held in Recife
Both Australian Beach Handball Men’s and Women’s teams were drawn in Group A for the World Championship to be held in Brazil. Conducted by Giampiero
Australian men’s team meet with Sydney Uni HC for training matches
Australia’s Men’s team had a final preparation match yesterday, against Sydney University, ahead of the World Championship qualifications for the Oceania region, in New Zealand,
Handball Australia delegates meet for AGM
This weekend, at Sydney Olympic Park, Handball Australia held its AGM in conjunction with a Planning meeting, where state delegates, the Executive Committee and general
Sydney University wins Australian Club Championship
Sydney Uni HC has won the inaugural Australian Club Championships beating St Kilda HC in a nail-biting final at Sydney’s Olympic Park over the weekend.
2014 Beach Handball Championship results
Twenty teams from across Australia competed in the Australian Beach Handball Championships at Scarborough beach in Perth, Western Australia (WA) between February 13-16. Categories were
Australian men on their way to Men’s World Championship qualifiers in Auckland
The Australian National Men’s team will travel to New Zealand to defend their Oceania region championship title, on ANZAC day weekend, and fight to gain
Australian women return from a strong showing at the World Championship
The Australian Women’s team have bettered prior performances at the recent Women’s World Handball Championships in Serbia, making this campaign the lowest score difference between
Australian junior teams return from IHF Challenge Trophy
The Australian junior men’s and women’s teams were the Oceania representatives for the 2013 Continental Challenge Trophy, an IHF development competition. Monterey, Mexico hosted the
Jan Ottosen named national team coach
Danish coach Jan Ottosen has been named Australia’s national team coach after Taip Ramadani’s decided not to renew his contract. Ottosen, who is currently coaching
Vale Sasha Dimitrić
I was 15 when I first met Sasha, in 1987. A Kuwaiti friend found a handball team based in Kensington, and we wanted to meet with them with a view to joining their team. “Stand up straight with your shoulders back or they won’t pick us,” was my friend’s advice to me before we went. What he should have said was: ‘bring your gear’!
University of Queensland crowned national champions
University of Queensland took out their first National Men’s Club Championship with a convincing 27:17 win over a makeshift St Kilda team, today in Gold
Saint Kilda blitzes into the final
Saint Kilda redeemed their group phase loss to UniSA to defeat them 38:10 (19:2) this afternoon, and move into the final of the National Club
Semi-final spots confirmed; UniSA take another win
St Kilda will face UniSA and UQ is up against Brisbane in today’s National Club Championship semi-finals. UniSA recorded their second consecutive win, overcoming Brisbane
Canberra overcomes Brisbane again
Canberra’s winning run continued this morning, in the women’s competition, with another two points against Brisbane. Unlike yesterday, when Brisbane led from the start, this
UniSA get their first win, UQ routs Brisbane
University of South Australia claimed their first two points in the men’s competition with a convincing 28:22 (14:13) win over St Kilda this afternoon. The
Canberra snatches win from Brisbane in the last seconds
Canberra HC came from behind to snatch a 21:20 (13:16) win from Brisbane HC, in the opening match of the National Club Championship for women,
UQ and St Kilda claim first wins
University of Queensland defeated University of South Australia 34:14 (15:8) in the opening game of the National Club Championship for men, in Gold Coast today.
National Club Championship update
Sydney-based clubs have withdrawn from the National Club Championship after new Covid-19 restrictions were announced by the Queensland government today. UTS men, Sydney University men,
Competition draw released
The 2021 National Club Championship draw has been updated to reflect last minute changes in schedules. Melbourne club, St Kilda withdrew from competition, after the
National Club Championships return in Gold Coast
The National Club Championship will return to action in Gold Coast next weekend, for the first time in two years, after national competitions were halted
Seeking nominations for Australian Junior Men’s Australian based Coach and Manager
Expressions of interest (EOI) nominations are invited from suitably qualified people for the volunteer (unpaid) roles of: National team coach – Junior MenNational team manager
National beach titles wrap-up in Gold Coast
Last weekend, Gold Coast hosted the Australian Beach Handball Club Championships in the Women’s, Men’s and Mixed divisions. This was the first national event in
Handball Australia AGM planned for May 23
Date: Sunday May 23, 10:00am Venue: Sports House, Level 2, Quad 1, 8 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park Members are welcome: please RSVP for numbers
Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021
The Handball Australia anti-doping policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective from 1 January 2021, and found here on the Sport Integrity Australia website.
Sport Integrity Australia becomes Australia’s National Anti-Doping Organisation (NADO) on July 1
From 1 July 2020, ASADA will cease to exist as an organisation and will merge into Sport Integrity Australia – this new agency will become
Seeking nominations for Australian Men’s Australian based Coach and Manager
Expressions of interest (EOI) nominations are invited from suitably qualified people for the volunteer (unpaid) roles of National Coach – Senior Men National manager –
Handball Australia AGM July 26
Due to Covid-19 restrictions the Australian Handball Federation Limited AGM has been deferred until Sunday July 26, 2020 at 10:00 online. All currently financial members/associated members are welcome. Please do
Seeking Managers for Senior Women’s (indoor) and Women’s Beach Teams – extended deadline
Expressions of interest (EOI) nominations are invited from Australian-based members for the two roles of: National Beach Team Manager – Senior Women National Team
Call for Youth Men Coaching and Management
Handball Australia is seeking interest from Australian based members for Youth aged coaching and management roles for the 2020 Youth and Junior Men’s Oceania Trophy
