Sports Reflector

All the sports they ignore.

Saturday, August 26, 2006

World Junior Ultimate Championships

Both the boys and girls teams won out at the World Junior Ultimate Championships hosted by Devens, MA. The finals were both played on August 18.
The UPA Club Championships are scheduled for October 26-29 in Sarasota, Florida.

Upcoming Dodgeball Tournaments

The National Amatuer Dodgeball Association presents a list of upcoming tournaments. Get a team together and go!

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Team Handball Response

Thanks to all who replied to my earlier post that mentioned team handball. I admit I have little knowledge of the game, having only seen it played by skilled players once. During my short career as a substitute teacher, I led an elementary PE class with handball as the activity. Of course, the ball, nets and court were not regulation. (the floor painted with only basketball and volleyball lines)
I stand corrected about the distinctiveness and complexity of the game. I suppose the biggest problem in learning the game is the few opportunities to play and the almost complete absence of coverage in the American media. I have never seen the game on television, even the obscure cable channels. Newspapers do not cover it outside of the Olympics, and even then only brief reports are given.
Thanks again to all who replied. Please reply to this post any possible places to find handball media coverage and places where games may be seen live.

Friday, August 04, 2006

World Champions so far this year

The World Baseball Classic, World Cup and World Lacrosse Championships for this year are complete. The Champions roll is as follow:

Baseball - Japan
Football - Italy
Lacrosse - Canada

Canada defeats USA for World Lacrosse Championship

Canada defeated the USA 15-10 for the World Championship.