http://www.firehawksteamhandball.org/ To provide the community with opportunities to develop fitness, positive use of leisure time, skills for sports, appreciation for the environment and social skills. Sports, Fitness and Recreation programs include Team Handball (improve the overall health of Club members by increasing their daily physical activity, teaching them good nutrition and fitness habits, and encouraging them to develop healthy relationships), Fitness Authority (promotes fitness in all youth through fun, engaging weekly activities and annual competition with local, regional and national levels), and Developing Team Handball in Inner Cities. en-gb 2010-09-10T05:25:23-07:00 osnad68@nospam.com hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://firehawksteamhandball.org/news.php?item.164.2 2010-09-10T05:25:23-07:00 Martin Bilello Houston Firehawks, a team that placed third in 2009, avenged their loss to Chicago Inter in the 2009 semi finals and took the Women's Elite Division title by dethroning the two time defending champion 38-25. The Firehawks Women team dominated the tournament in its way to the Gold with its fast-paced and athletic game.The Men's Team placed fourth on the Elite Division on a tournament with very tight scores across the board. http://firehawksteamhandball.org/news.php?item.163.2 2010-09-10T05:25:23-07:00 Martin Bilello During the weekend of May 8th and 9th the Houston Firehawks are organizing the "Houston Handball Challenge" at the Melcher Gym at the University of Houston (MAP). A two day Full Handball Tournament between teams from Austin, College Station, Nuevo Leon, and the Houston Firehawks. This tournament is the preparation for competing on Nationals 2010 in Las Vegas. We invite everyone to watch the games and have a blast with this fast-paced and dynamic sport. It's an event for the entire family as there's going to be games played by women teams and kids as well.First Round and kids games are going to be played on Saturday May 8th from 10 AM until 6 PM. On Sunday May 9th, it's going to be the time for the women games, and for the final game of the tournament, starting at 9:30 AM and finishing at 5 PM.See y'all there! http://firehawksteamhandball.org/news.php?item.162.2 2010-09-10T05:25:23-07:00 Martin Bilello Even though Austin could not come to Houston we managed to pull off a good three hours of game-time with an official referee and all. We are preparing for the Texas invitational sometime in early May and then to the Nationals 2010 in Vegas!!Here are some pictures from Saturday. http://firehawksteamhandball.org/news.php?item.160.2 2010-09-10T05:25:23-07:00 Martin Bilello We are going to be doing a Scrimmage with our fellows in Austin during February 20th. The gym is located at 7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, 78724. See you Saturday at 1.30pmEverybody is welcome.View Larger Map http://firehawksteamhandball.org/news.php?item.159.1 2010-09-10T05:25:23-07:00 Martin Bilello http://firehawksteamhandball.org/news.php?item.158.2 2010-09-10T05:25:23-07:00 Martin Bilello Thanks to the USA Team Handball Website we can watch how the Houston Firehawks got the Silver on the Nationals 2009. Watch the game: Houston Firehawks vs. New York THC http://firehawksteamhandball.org/news.php?item.157.2 2010-09-10T05:25:23-07:00 Oscar I would like to invite all of you and your friends to play team handball on newly painted team handball court in Highland Creek Village (HCV) on FM 529,between Greenhouse Rd. and N.Fry Rd. in Katy,TX 77449. Team Handball experience preferred but not required ! - I would like to organize full games 2 times 30 min.- If we have 3 teams available we can play a mini tournament.- You are welcome to play,referee or coach and it's all free of charge !!!- Bring your teams or just show up and we will find you a spot in the team. The only thing that can stop us is the rain - in this case we will play on the next available date after we waited 30 min.Please bring your own bottle of water and a chair ... Proposed dates for games: October 18,25,(all Sundays,preferably from 4-7 PM)November 8,15,29,(all Sundays,preferably from 3-7 PM) December 6,13,20,(all Sundays,preferably from 2-7 PM The goal is to have a minimum of 4 games and/or one tournament from now to December 20Th,2009.I hope these games will promote team handball in the aria and eventually help already existing teams to become stronger. Gather your teams and please respond promptly (at least two weeks in advance before the wanted date) so we can make a schedule way ahead, especially for our friends that could come from College Station,TX or as far as Dallas,TX.Bring two set of Jerseys or two different colors of T-shirts with you.The goals/nets and handballs are provided. How this work ?Send me (at least 2 weeks in advance before the wanted date) your name and the names of all participating players,along with the name of your club/team. Based on the numbers of players I will confirm the game or tournament one week in advance before the event. Be sure to mention the designated goalies or referees on the list. Please spread the word among your team handball friends !!! I hope to hear from you very soon. Best regards. P.S. Do not forget Friday,November 20,2009 - National Tryout in Houston,Texas ! Boban ZivovicSouthwest Regional CoachUSA Team Handballlinkzivovic©usateamhandball.org http://firehawksteamhandball.org/news.php?item.156.2 2010-09-10T05:25:23-07:00 Oscar http://firehawksteamhandball.org/news.php?item.155.2 2010-09-10T05:25:23-07:00 Oscar After an overall amazing performance of its captain Alexander Voronov, 2009 USATH Nationals Most Valuable Goalie, the Firehawks accomplished its main goal by bringing the silver medals to Houston.With a full roster, Adnan Selak, Aleksandr Jeremic, Aleksandr Voronov, Arturo Rosas, Boban Zivovic, Bojan Ikonic, Carson Leung, Henning Stensrud, Ivan Paz, Jose Garcia, Milan Ciric, Octavio Hernandez, Oscar Grisales, Raphael Renault, Rodrigo Palacio, and Sebastian Arango, the Firehaks left Elgin with only one court defeat. On the bench, Oscar Grisales, Jose Suarez and Lourdes Martinez directed the team.Out team tied Cal Heat during the first match on Friday morning. A penalty shootout decided to give the points to Cal Heat. Our first victory came by facing Polish Folklore during the second game. Defeating New England Freeze allowed us to get into the second group pool play. Friday was a very busy day with three games, but we were making progress as planned.The first game on Saturday brought a very aggressive ATH United, but our defensive disciple paid off leading us to the victory. We were surprised by the speed of the Army team next. Only our experience and use of our deep bench made possible to grab win over the "guys in black". At this point, Los Angeles THC and the FireHawks were tied with two wins each. The direct match between the 2 teams was going to decide the finalist. Our first half lead disappeared and only until the end of the game we were able to tie the game by scoring an agonizing penalty shot. We were in the final due to the better overall goal difference. A nine goal lead was not enough to defeat NYC THC in the final. Losing our only left handed back court player before the game hurt badly. In addition, red cards to other two back court players didn’t allow us to fluently move the ball which is one of our strengths. An increase in the intensity and concentration of the defense of NYC THC resulted in our defeat.After seven games, the Firehawks hammer Rodrigo Palacio was nominated Top Scorer of the tournament.Men's Final Results:1. NYC THC2. Houston Firehawks3. NYAC4. Los Angeles THC5. ATH United6. Cal Heat7. Condors8. Army9. Chicago Inter Red10. New England Freeze11. Florida Hurricanes12. Knight Air13. Chicago Inter Blue14. NYC THC II15. Carolina THC16. Seattle Speed17. LA Team Handball II18. Polish Folklore19. Minnesota Team Handball20. Victorious SecretOn the women’s side, the Firehawks was well represented by the girls from Nuevo Leon. With a very young team nine teenagers brought the bronze medal to Houston.Women's final results: 1. Chicago Inter 2. Lady Condors3. Houston Firehawks4. New England Freeze 5. Carolina THC6. Smurfs 7. ArmyPictures here:linklink