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What is Handball?

Handball involves two or four players (singles or doubles), a ball and a few walls. Although there are variations in the size of the court (60x30 or 40x20 feet, one wall) and the nature of the ball used, the basic object of the game is to defeat your opponent in a contest requiring speed, agility, guile and skill. Handball is similar to squash without the rackets, with the player striking the ball against the front wall, in the hope they will place it where it eludes their opponent and thus deliver a point to the player who has “served”.

Over the centuries the game was played in outdoor alleys (sometimes with just a single wall) but it has now become more sophisticated and moved indoors. Competition for both sexes and all age groups take place in indoor handball courts, making the game more enjoyable than ever. Uniquely among Irish Gaelic Games, handball has a thriving international following, being played in the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Spain, France, Finland and other parts of Europe. World and European championships are now staged.

How to join
Simple! Just sign up to the GAA in the EXPO during the second week of term and tick the Handball Box. Failing that turn up at a training session and we’ll sign you up or call into the Sports Office in the Sports Hall on Campus for more details. Last year was a good one for the club and we are hoping to have an even better one this year.
Training times are 6.15-10.00pm Monday and Wednesday at the Handball Alley in the sports centre, beginners are more than welcome.
The Handball club is one of the oldest established clubs in college and competes both domestically and on the International stage. It is said that the game was first played by UCD students in 1908! Domestically we compete in the Third level competitions and in the Dublin leagues and championships.

UCD World Champions
We look forward with anticipation to the Annual US Collegiate Championships in February each year. Eimear ni Fhalluin in 2008 and Marianna Rushe in 2009 and 2010 won the World Intercollegiate Championships. UCD annually send their strongest, fittest and most competitive  individuals and teams and we expect great results from all. Players must qualify through outstanding performances to qualify to play. Could you be our next World Champion?