LANSING, Mich.– The U.S. National Women’s Senior Handball Team will face off against the Canadian Women’s Team to qualify for the 2023 Pan American Games. This is the first-ever national team to compete in Greater Lansing on their path to the Olympics. The match will take place at the Lansing City Arena Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m.
“Team USA is a cohesive team that has been preparing throughout the summer and fall to take on Canada,” said Joe Williams, President of the American Handball Company. “We are anticipating great support from Greater Lansing for Team USA, with a packed arena. Team Canada is bringing back many athletes from the 2018 PAG qualifying team for this competition, they have been training hard and should not be underestimated. It will definitely be a good and close match!”
Hosted by the Greater Lansing Sports Authority (GLSA), the match is open to the public, with more than 1,000 seats available. Guests can purchase tickets on-site at the event. Tickets will cost $20 for adults, $5 for children between 13 and 18 years old, and will be free for children ages 12 and under.
The U.S. Women’s National Team had conducted a pre-qualification training camp at Lansing City Arena through Wednesday, Nov. 9, ahead of the match later today, Thursday, Nov. 10.
“This is the first time a US National Team is competing in Greater Lansing, so we’re proud to help make this event a success,” said Mike Price, Executive Director for the GLSA. “We’re excited to welcome these incredible Team Handball athletes and their families to Michigan and to see their Olympic dream come to life, right here in Greater Lansing.”
For more information about the event, visit www.lansingsports.org/handball-pan-qualifier
For more information about the GLSA, visit www.lansingsports.org. For more information about the American Handball Company, visit americanhandballcompany.com.
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The Greater Lansing Sports Authority (GLSA) is a division of the Greater Lansing Convention and Visitors Bureau. The GLSA’s mission is to be the leading voice of sports tourism in the Greater Lansing area and to promote economic growth by attracting a diverse range of sporting events to the region. The GLSA will strive to enhance the quality of life for area residents through the development of local sports and fitness programs for all ages, and to support the continued development and maintenance of safe, high-quality athletic facilities.
