USA Team Handball Coming to Siouxland for Free Community Clinics, Pan American Games Qualifier

USA Team Handball Coming to Siouxland for Free Community Clinics, Pan American Games Qualifier

July 28, 2026

(Sioux City, Iowa - July 28, 2026) Siouxland Residents will have the opportunity to experience Olympic team handball firsthand as members of the USA Team Handball national team come to the area for a series of free community clinics hosted by Briar Cliff University, followed by a two-game Pan American Games qualifying series.

On Thursday, Aug. 6, USA Team Handball athletes, coaches, and staff will lead free clinics at CNOS Fieldhouse, introducing participants of all ages to one of the world's most popular Olympic Sports through hands-on instruction, skill development, and interactive games. The event is designed to grow awareness of team handball while giving the Siouxland community the chance to learn directly from elite athletes.

The day's schedule includes:

• 9 a.m. - USA Team Handball practice (open to the public)

• 11 a.m. - Youth clinic (ages 12 and under)

• 1 p.m. - Teen and adult clinic (ages 13 and older)

Participation in all clinics is free, but registration is required. To register for the clinic, fill out this form. Spots are limited.

"It's an honor for Briar Cliff to host USA Team Handball and help introduce this exciting Olympic sport to the Siouxland community," said Dan McDermott, Director of Athletics at Briar Cliff University. "We look forward to welcoming participants of all ages for a fun and memorable experience."

The community clinics will serve as a lead-up to USA Team Handball's two-game Qualifier series versus Canada, with the first game at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, and the second at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Long Lines Family Rec Center in downtown Sioux City, Iowa. The winner will advance to the 2027 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru.

Tickets are available now at: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/team-usa-v-team-canada

"Part of the reason we are excited to bring Team USA Handball to Sioux City is the opportunity to expose the game to people and let them learn what it is about," said GPAC Commissioner Corey Westra. "What better way to do this than to learn from our Olympic Team."

Team Handball is one of the world's most widely played sports and has been a staple of the Summer Olympic Games for decades. Briar Cliff University's partnership with USA Team Handball brings both community engagement and high-level international competition to the Siouxland area.