Monday
May282012

Alberta AGM and Eating Contest

AHA AGM and BBQ

On June 23, 2012, your hard working executive will be  meeting to work on the plans for the 2012/2013 year and  attempting, as always, to get handball back to the glory years - with hundreds of players, plentiful courts, free beer for all etc.

At 3 pm on that day, we will be holding our Annual General Meeting. This is a legal compliance issue for our Society. However at that meeting, there will be reports from the AHA, and the Clubs, and a full opportunity for all members of the AHA to come, ask questions, throw fruit (outside for that please), and get your voice heard. Those who speak a lot will undoubtedly want to join the group, and take an active role in the future of the game, and the work that we are undertaking.

After the AGM, which we would expect to take no more than 1 hour(drinks will be served during the AGM), we will fully open the bar, and provide a complimentary BBQ for all. Hopefully the weather is good, and we can be outside, enjoying the weather, and for those with abilities, we will play Petaca (a Brazilian game which can be described as badminton with just your hands - both of them). It would be great to get a whole group out from all three Clubs.

If you need a room to stay over, you can let me know, We have several beds, and I am sure we can find a billet for everyone who needs one.

We need you to RSVP if you are coming so that my wife Launie can make sure that we have enough groceries to feed the masses. If you are coming, please send an email note to robbear@shaw.ca and let me know how many are coming. Spouses, girlfriends, boyfriends, partners, and pets are all welcome.

Rob Rakochey - AHA President


Tuesday
May152012

Alberta Junior Handball Tournament a Major Success!

Nineteen of Calgary's best handball players competed in a special juniors-only tounament at the UofC Racquet Centre on Sat. May 12th. Three courts were constantly in use from 9:15am until 5:00pm. Fine play & excellent sportsmanship were on display all day.

Carter Rakochey won the 11&under singles event. Noah Beattie was the runner-up.

Anthony Lipatnikov won the 13&under 2-bounce event which was organised for beginning players together with  some of our youngest but nonetheless experienced players.Mason Logan was the winner in 13&under singles. He also won in doubles for his age-group playing with partner, Aidan Morelyle. Their semi-final match played against Noah Beattie & Micah Logan was a tournament highlight with Aidan & Mason emerging victorious 21-20,  21-20.Myra Koval continued her domination of the Alberta Junior Girls 15&under division. Renee Wong was runner-up. Yuan Tao Zhou "slammed" winning both 17&under singles & doubles. His doubles partner was Amber Khera. Myra Koval & Devon Wong were the runners-up.

Good food was plentiful throughout the day. Thanks to Launie Rakochey for giving us Calgary's best chili for dinner; to Lillian McGrath for lunch & dinner desserts; & to Dave Day ,forager extraodinaire, who delivered once again all the essentials for a filling lunch.

All juniors received participant souvenirs & the winners of events received trophies thanks to a generous donation from present-day Floridians, but still loyal Albertans, Indy & Rob Golan, owners of DBmind Technologies.

Thursday
May102012

Edmonton Handball/Golf Tournament

HANDBALL/GOLF TOURNAMENT

 

SAT. JUNE 16th, 2012

15TH ANNUAL EDMONTON HANDBALL ASSOCIATION

RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE

EDMONTON, ALBERTA

 

Golf t-times begin at 12:00pm

Dinner served at 6:00pm

Lots of fun, Friendship, Prizes, Food and....some golf

Golf-B-Q Dinner $90.00

Extra Dinner Ticket $35.00

Entry deadline, June 10th, 2012

Information:  skip.smiley@shaw.ca

780-721-0127

Reserve carts, call 780-496-4914

Monday
May072012

Get Well Soon Marty!

Hope to see Marty back in the court soon 

   

 

 

Monday
Apr022012

Alberta Handball Association Junior Tournament, Calgary, May 12th, 2012

This tournament is looking for corporate sponsorship. 

Anybody who would like to step forward to help fund this youth event, please contact Bill McGrath at bmcgrath@mun.ca