Our Story
U.S. National Handball Center
Home of the St. Louis Hinder Club
Welcome to the United States National Handball Center
A state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the future of handball.
Located in Hazelwood, Missouri, the United States National Handball Center (USNHC) is the first of its kind—a world-class venue built to foster the growth, excellence, and community of handball across the nation.
How Did We Get Here?
The USNHC is also the proud new home of the St. Louis Hinder Club (SLHC), a handball institution with more than 50 years of history. The club first operated out of the historic Armory on Market Street in downtown St. Louis before relocating to a seven-court facility in the suburb of Arnold.
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In 2024, the SLHC lost its lease—a story all too familiar to the handball community. Courts disappear. Facilities are repurposed. But what seemed like an ending became a bold new beginning.
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In an unexpected turn, SLHC members discovered a former Spaulding Racquet Club—its walls stripped but its structure strong. They saw potential: a foundation ready to be transformed into something extraordinary. Fueled by determination and a deep love for the game, the club set out to create something truly unique: a handball-exclusive, handball-owned facility.
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From Local Vision to National Mission
The ambition didn’t stop with a local club. Recognizing the opportunity for something bigger, SLHC engaged the United States Handball Association (USHA) in a visionary plan: to create a national home for handball.
In partnership with the Missouri State Handball Association (MSHA) and the USHA, the dream took shape. What started as an effort to preserve St. Louis handball became a historic milestone for the entire sport.
The result? The United States National Handball Center—the first dedicated handball facility in the country.
What began as a setback became a monumental victory—not just for St. Louis, but for the future of handball itself.
More Than a Building—A Legacy in the Making
The USNHC is more than just a facility. It’s a testament to community, resilience, and passion. It represents the perfect balance of tradition and growth, a model for what’s possible when handball players unite behind a vision.
This is handball’s new home. This is the future of The Perfect Game.
A World-Class Handball Experience
The United States National Handball Center will feature:
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Nine state-of-the-art 4-wall courts, including:
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A full glass show court
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A court with one full glass side wall for optimal viewing
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Glass doors on all courts for enhanced spectator experience
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Modern locker rooms & amenities, featuring:
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Cold plunge, sauna, steam room, hot tub, showers, and personal lockers
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A cutting-edge gym & fitness area
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Offices for club partners
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A spacious community hall for events and gatherings
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An on-site bar area for players and fans
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Outdoor 1-wall courts
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Ample parking
The United States Handball Center stands as the heart of American handball—a place where elite athletes compete, future champions are inspired, and the spirit of the game thrives. This facility opens new doors for the sport, providing endless opportunities to promote handball at every level—from grassroots to professional play.
This is just the beginning. The future of handball starts now.
"Handball Lives Here"
Our Mission
At the U.S. National Handball Center, our mission is to foster a thriving handball community, promote sportsmanship, and provide access to top-notch facilities and training programs for players of all ages and skill levels.
Our Vision
Our vision is to establish the U.S. National Handball Center as a premier hub for handball excellence, where individuals come together to pursue their passion, build lasting connections, and inspire the next generation of handball enthusiasts.