St. Louis Magazine – St. Louis Is the Official New Home for the U.S. National Handball Center

The U.S. National Handball Center in Hazelwood is a community-led effort to build a permanent, national hub for American handball and revive the sport’s presence in the region. Local leaders and volunteers transformed the former Kids Gymnasium into a facility that will host national handball tournaments and serve players of all levels.
🔗 https://www.stlmag.com/news/sports/st-louis-handball-center/

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Spectrum News – US Handball Association Opens New Center in St. Louis County

The United States Handball Association officially opened the U.S. National Handball Center in Hazelwood, Missouri, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 27, 2025. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to attract national competition and grow the game amongst Youth.

🔗 https://spectrumlocalnews.com/mo/st-louis/news/2025/05/27/us-handball-association-st--louis-county

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FOX2 Now – Hazelwood Unveils U.S. Handball Center

FOX2 highlighted Hazelwood’s unveiling of the U.S. National Handball Center as a major milestone for the sport in St. Louis. Coverage emphasized the center’s role in growing handball participation and hosting major events in partnership with the governing body of the sport.
🔗 https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/hazelwood-unveils-u-s-handball-center/
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch – Local Government & Community Impact Coverage

The Post-Dispatch detailed how the National Handball Center fills a long-standing need for a permanent home for the sport. Coverage focused on community investment, regional impact, and long-term growth opportunities for handball in North County.
🔗 https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/article_79ca617f-f8bb-43dc-b4e9-7f1f9de03fdd.html
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KSDK / Channel 5 – U.S. National Handball Association Opens Center in Hazelwood

KSDK’s video coverage captured the ribbon cutting and excitement surrounding the opening of the National Handball Center. The report highlighted the facility’s national significance and local pride in bringing the sport’s first national home to St. Louis.
🔗 https://www.ksdk.com/video/news/local/us-national-handball-association-opens-center-in-hazelwood/63-7d3a5546-93ca-4d7b-8461-46839cbb7c3d
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch – Sports Coverage

Sports coverage emphasized the competitive and historical importance of the National Handball Center for elite and grassroots players alike. The article positioned St. Louis as a new national destination for the sport.
🔗 https://www.stltoday.com/sports/other/article_5561504e-e4b6-11ef-adad-038e9065bc06.html

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First Alert 4 – First-Ever U.S. National Handball Center Being Built in Hazelwood

First Alert 4 reported on the historic development of the country’s first dedicated National Handball Center. The story highlighted the transformation of an existing facility into a multi-court venue designed for competition, spectators, and community programs.
🔗 https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/05/27/first-ever-us-national-handball-center-being-built-hazelwood/

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St. Louis Jewish Light – How the Goldsteins Built a Handball Dynasty

This feature explores the deep roots of handball in St. Louis through the Goldstein family’s multi-generational involvement in the sport. The article connects that legacy to the creation of the National Handball Center as the next chapter in St. Louis handball history.
🔗 https://stljewishlight.org/news/news-local/the-sport-st-louis-jews-made-their-own-how-the-goldsteins-built-a-handball-dynasty/