Pete Crouser is testing the waters for interest in bringing a pro-stop to Minnesota. He needs some sponsorship and volunteers to put on the kind of national event Minnesotans are known for. If you are interested in sponsoring or helping, contact Pete at (952) 461-4680.

Christoff Slams

Congratulations to Anna Christoff on a terrific 2001! Anna won the spring Women’s Pro Stop, the four-wall Nationals, the three-wall Nationals and the Women’s Classic. Great work, Anna!

Look for Pete Crouser in the Pros in 2002 as he qualified in Atlanta in October. Both Matt Hiber and Pete are ranked (15 and 16 respectively) in the top twenty handball players in the country.

The MSHA submitted a development funding request to the USHA for a youth handball program in Phalen Park next summer. The funding will provide equipment and balls for new players and several events.

Plans are for classes on Saturday and Sunday mornings throughout the summer starting after Memorial Day and continuing to Labor Day. Included in the plan are several fun events during the season and a special class tournament to be held at the end of the season. This is the MSHA’s way of supporting the St. Paul Parks in hopes they carry forward with plans for new, regulation three-wall handball courts. For more information contact Sheldon Silberman (612) 330-6427.