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Michigan Handball Association
A ball. A wall.A way of life.
Handball in Michigan, played in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint, Lansing, Traverse City and beyond. All you need is a ball and a wall. Come find your game.
Already play? Join or renew →Where we play
Find a court near you.
Handball is played across Michigan, from Belle Isle in Detroit to Grand Rapids, Flint, East Lansing, Southfield, St. Clair Shores, Traverse City and more. Find pick-up games, league nights, and the people who play.
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New to handball?
Never played? You’re exactly who we’re here for.
Handball is simple, cheap, and addictive: a ball, a wall, and you’re playing. No expensive gear, no club fees to try it. Here’s how to get started, which courts welcome beginners, and who to reach for your first game.
All the kit you need
- A ball
- A wall
- Glovesoptional
- Court shoes
No expensive gear.
No club fees to try it.
Your first game in 3 easy steps
Most new players are rallying within a week-
Learn the basics
Serve, rally, score. The rules fit on one page and take about 5 minutes to pick up.
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Find a beginner-friendly court
Belle Isle, Flint and Grand Rapids run relaxed sessions for new players every week.
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Meet local players and play your first game
Show up, say hi, and we’ll pair you with someone at your level.
First game? Our volunteers will meet you at the court. Email newplayers@mhandball.org and we’ll pair you with a local player.
Email usJoin & renew
Join the MHA. Grow the game you love.
Your membership funds tournaments, court improvements, and youth instruction right here in Michigan. Join the MHA and the USHA together for just $45 a year, and get entry to national events, official USHA rankings, and coaching resources.
New playerMHA + USHA combined membershipAdult $45 · Junior $15 · Family $70 per year
Existing memberLog in to see your status and renewMember Login →
Non-profit · Volunteer-run
Why the MHA
Spreading the joy of the perfect game.
The Michigan Handball Association is a non-profit, volunteer-run community dedicated to growing handball across the state: funding tournaments, keeping courts in shape, teaching the next generation, and bringing players together. We’re a proud sister organisation of the USHA and WPH.
- Funding tournaments
- Keeping courts in shape
- Teaching the next generation
- Bringing players together
About the MHA →Sister organisations: USHA · WPH
Support the MHA
Help keep handball thriving in Michigan.
A gift to the MHA goes straight to the courts and players: this season, free youth clinics and resurfacing the Belle Isle courts. Every dollar helps grow the game.
Donate to the MHA
Watch & relive the game
Michigan handball, on camera.
Local tournaments, pick-up games and our members. Then more handball to watch on the WPH network and USHA’s YouTube channel.
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