We’re proud to be Detroit’s first nonprofit handball club, created to bring this fast-paced, exciting sport to our local community. Our goal is simple: grow the game and build a welcoming space for everyone — regardless of age, background, or experience level. Whether you're competitive or just curious, there's a place for you on the court.
Ready to see what handball is all about?
Team handball is a fast, high-energy sport where two teams pass and shoot a ball by hand to score in a goal — kind of like soccer, but with your hands.
The rules are simple and easy to learn, and most players master them in just a few session. All it takes is energy, curiosity, and the excitement to come play!
Nonstop action, lightning-fast passes, and explosive goals. It mashes up the best of basketball, soccer, and hockey into one high-energy game you’ve never played—but won’t want to stop.
It’s a team-first game where everyone matters — you learn to communicate, support each other, and build trust, making it a great way to meet people and feel part of something bigger.
Answers to questions you might have about MotorCity Handball.
Of course! We welcome anyone to join us regardless of experience. MotorCity Handball was created to make Handball more popular in the Detroit area and we welcome anyone who has an interest to learn the sport.
Membership fees currently are set to $250 annually. This partially helps us cover costs for facilities and equipment. As a 501 (c) (3) your membership fee is tax deductible as permitted by law. We do require all active members to have a current USATH membership paid directly to USATH. This allows for participation in sanctioned events and provides general liability insurance during practices and events.
We currently practice once a week at a local area High School. Team Handball is in a very early developing stage in the U.S and resources are limited in the community. This is an ongoing process and we hope to expand on practices as resources permit. Details on practices is announced via our Whatsapp community.
We provide all equipment needed for practice. You will only need to wear comfortable athletic attire suitable to an active sport. We recommend indoor sneakers, shorts or track pants and a T-shirt.
Currently none of our practice facilities provide shower or lockers.
Technical rules for Handball can be found on the official IHF website:
