Junior and Youth Men's National Teams Welcome Submissions from Athletes Looking to Represent the United States at Upcoming IHF Trophy Tournaments

USA Team Handball’ is pleased to announce its intention to compete at the Youth IHF Trophy Tournament on November 19th-25th in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and at the Junior IHF Trophy Tournament on December 3rd-9th in Mexico City, Mexico.

The IHF Trophy Tournaments serve as qualifying events for the 2025 IHF Youth and Junior Men’s World Championship, which will be held in Egypt and Poland respectively. The IHF Trophy, Junior category will also serve as a qualifier for the 2025 Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay.

All athletes born in 2004 or later and who are interested in possible participation must submit their candidature for selection at usateamhandball.sport80.com under "Upcoming Events" or in the "Camps" tab on the user's profile.


The registration will close on October 2nd, 2024.


All submissions will be evaluated based on selection criteria and will be applied to decide on possible selection by the Selection Committee no later than October 10th, 2024.


All athletes’ selections will be done in accordance with selection procedures published on the USA Team Handball website(www.usateamhandball.org/team-usa/selection-procedures), and such evaluation will serve as an assessment for athletes seeking participation in the NACHC World Championships’ Qualifier, IHF Trophy and Pan Am Games Qualifier (Junior only).


Virtual/Video Submission Evaluation Dates: (September 23rd, - October 2nd, 2024)

Submit videos and complete all required information through USATH designated email address: julio.sainz@usateamhandball.org. 


Registration: Pre Registration required through USATH’s membership system, usateamhandball.sport80.com.


All athletes must have a valid USATH membership, a valid and unexpired US passport, and have successfully completed the Safe Sport online training.


Handball experience: Not required. However, according to selection criteria:

“In selecting athletes to be members of teams participating in the abovementioned tournaments and entering the National Team Pool, the Men’s National Team Selection Committee or Women’s National Team Selection Committee will consider information, specifically Observation and statistical evaluation, of both objective and discretionary nature, that pertains to the criteria listed here and in Section 2 in the categories of Offensive Performance, Defensive Performance, Goalkeeping Performance, Psychological Skills and Preferred Hand, Preferred position, Versatility (ability to play other positions), Physical Efficiency required for the sport, and technical-tactical Readiness. The selection procedures of a team handball player have to concern itself with the individual’s overall performance and his/her contribution to the performance of the team as a whole in interaction with the other players…”

Youth and Junior National Team Age Requirements: According to competition selection rules, all athletes must be at least 16-years-old to be selected for the qualification events. However, there are no age requirements to be added to the National Team Pool.


Athletes’ Intake Form (for new athletes only): Required. Form must be completed at the time of the registration. Form can be found on this page: www.usateamhandball.org/athlete-intake-form

Medical Insurance: Required. All participants must show proof of primary insurance coverage.

For further inquiries, please contact: Julio Sainz, USA MNT Head Technical Coach at julio.sainz@usateamhandball.org


For any questions regarding Sport80 and/or membership, please contact Matthew Collins at matthew.collins@usateamhandball.org