Call for Nominations: USA Team Handball Beach Athlete Director

USA Team Handball is seeking nominations for the position of Beach Athlete Director, who will serve as a critical voice representing the interests of athletes in the governance of USA Team Handball. This position is an important part of ensuring athlete representation in decisions that shape the future of our sport.

The elected Beach Athlete Director will serve on the USA Team Handball Board of Directors and the USA Team Handball Athletes’ Advisory Council for a four-year term commencing January 1, 2025.

If you are interested in this position, please submit a Self-Nomination Form (Link Below) to Michael King & Matthew Collins at Michael.king@usateamhandball.org & matthew.collins@usateamhandball.org by 11:59 PM MT on November 30, 2024.

Additionally, all potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed according to USA Team Handball’s bylaws and policies.

By December 1: USA Team Handball will distribute the list of eligible nominees, including statements of intent, relevant candidate submissions, and voting instructions to eligible voters.

December 1 – December 5: USA Team Handball will conduct an election via Election Runner. The nominee receiving the most votes will be named Beach Athlete Director.

By December 10: USA Team Handball will notify all candidates of the election results.

All candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Beach Athlete Eligibility:

• Within the ten (10) years preceding the election, the candidate must have represented the United States in one or more of the following events:
• IHF Beach Handball World Championships
• Pan American Beach Championships (or its successor, the NORCA Beach Championships)
• World Beach Games
• The World Games

This is an exciting opportunity to represent your peers and influence the future of Handball in the United States. For more information or questions about the Beach Athlete Director election, please contact Michael King at Michael.king@usateamhandball.org.