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Author: Martin Bilello

US Team Handball Foundation Supports SF CalHeat Programs for a 4th Time

February 18, 2020 Martin Bilello

For a fourth year in a row the United States Team Handball Foundation has decided to support the youth development program at San Francisco CalHeat THC. We are very grateful for their generosity and continued patronage, as this year we will bring experienced coaches from Europe to run our Summer and Winter camps, to better […]

 Blog, Youth

2019 Bay Area Youth Handball League

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 Martin Bilello

In its fourth edition, our Bay Area Youth Handball League is winding down and only 9 games are left to play. Make sure to follow the action and check out the schedule: High School and Middle School. It is clear by now that on the Middle School side, Bret Harte and Castillero has had a […]

 Blog, Carrousel, Tournament, Youth

SF CalHeat Represented the U.S. at Partille Cup’s 50th Edition

August 19, 2019 Martin Bilello

We knew from the beginning that the 2019 edition of Partille Cup was going to be a very important milestone for the youth Team Handball movement, so we started the process of participation early enough, even without knowing for sure if we were going to pull it off. For this first participation we decided to […]

 Blog, Carrousel, Tournament, Youth

SF CalHeat Sent Its Youth Elite Team to the Youth Canadian Nationals in 2019

August 4, 2019August 4, 2019 Martin Bilello

After our third youth season was over, we knew the next logical step would be to assemble an Elite team, combining the best players from our league, and go and compete at a National Youth Tournament. Since the US does not have such a tournament yet, the best option was to participate at the Canadian […]

 Blog, Carrousel, Tournament

US Team Handball Foundation Continues Support of SF CalHeat Programs

March 2, 2019 Martin Bilello

For a third year in a row the United States Team Handball Foundation has decided to support the many programs at San Francisco CalHeat THC. We are very grateful for their generosity and continued patronage, as it helps us to develop the sport we love and to engage even more people every year and push, […]

 Blog, Youth

USATH Board of Director’s Candidates endorsed by SF CalHeat

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 Martin Bilello

The San Francisco CalHeat Board of Directors believes that the composition of our federation’s Board of Directors is extremely important for the times to come, and that is why we, as a Club Member of USATH, are officially endorsing the following candidates for the “General Membership” seats: Elaine Reiche Julian Orr Lewis Howes Patrick Jalabert […]

 Blog

3rd Edition of Youth California Cup Sees New Champions

December 17, 2018December 17, 2018 Martin Bilello

The season had started on top form with all 10 teams from the Youth Team Handball Bay Area League competing on a record number of games throughout the Bay Area reaching more than 30 games combined. Almost all of them played a home and away series between them. Five teams competed on the High School […]

 Blog, Carrousel, Event, Tournament, Youth

Youth Team Handball Free Clinic

August 20, 2018August 21, 2018 Martin Bilello

Join us on Saturday, September 8th for the season kick-off of the Bay Area Team Handball Youth League. SF CalHeat will be hosting a coaching clinic for coaches and players of middle, high school and college athletes. Learn the basics of the game from the San Francisco CalHeat Head Coaches and players. Sports equipment for […]

 Blog, Event, Youth

SF CalHeat is starting the season in Chicago

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 Martin Bilello

It’s been a terrific summer for Handball in the Bay Area. We’ve grown the Beach Handball community through various events and introduced the sport to many. It’s now time for the indoor Handball. SF CalHeat will kick-off the season in Chicago when they take part in the 8th edition of the Michael Lipov Memorial tournament […]

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SF CalHeat Women went to USATH Open Nationals 2017

June 14, 2017June 14, 2017 Martin Bilello

For this year’s nationals, the SF CalHeat women team traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with high hopes of performing well and accomplishing a better standing than the previous season. This year Calheat had a full roster of very strong players from different nationalities; it is always great to see the women team grow from […]

 Blog, Carrousel, Event, Tournament

SF CalHeat Women and Men’s teams going to USATH’s 2017 National Championships

May 17, 2017 Martin Bilello

San Francisco CalHeat Team Handball Club will be sending one women’s team along with one men’s team to USATH’s 2017 National Championships held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on the weekend of May 19th – 21st . Our players are looking forward to represent the Bay Area during this tournament, and will be joined by […]

 Blog, Carrousel, Event, Tournament

SF CalHeat Men goes East to grab a ticket for the U.S. Elite Nationals

March 28, 2017September 11, 2017 Martin Bilello

This weekend, our first men’s team will travel to the East Coast to attend the CPT Scott L. Pace Memorial Tournament in West Point, NY. SF CalHeat will have the privilege to play the 2016 U.S. Nationals Champion, New York Athletic Club, and the tournament organizer, West Point Black. Other strong teams like Boston, Ontario […]

 Blog, Event, Tournament

SF CalHeat runs Tryouts for Youth National Team Selection

February 25, 2017September 11, 2017 Martin Bilello

On Friday, February 24th, volunteers from SF CalHeat organized and ran the West Region Tryouts for the upcoming Youth National Team selection. The U.S. announced its intention to participate for the first time in the Pan American Championships to be played in Chile in April, where the 5 best teams will qualify for the World […]

 Blog, Carrousel, Event, Youth

Youth Pan American Championships

February 18, 2017September 11, 2017 Martin Bilello

USA Team Handball just announced its intention to compete in the 2017 Men’s Youth (U19) Pan American Championships in Chile, which is the qualification tournament for the VII Men’s Youth World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia in August. All players eligible to compete in the Youth Pan American Championships must be valid U.S. passport holders and […]

 Blog, Carrousel, Event, Tournament, Youth

11th International Invitational California Cup

January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 Martin Bilello
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Meet our Referees for our #CalCup2026 🔥 Thank you Meet our Referees for our #CalCup2026 🔥
Thank you for being here for us and for the games 💯
The Countdown has started! Are you ready? 27 gam The Countdown has started! Are you ready? 

27 games will be played over 2 days 1/2. The Schedule will be posted at www.calheat.com/calcup

#GoCalHeat #usath #handball #balonmano #calheat
🏆 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩 🏆 What a 🏆 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐩 🏆

What a great handball weekend in the Bay! Our youth league wrapped up with a final tournament: 100+ middle & high schoolers, including the first-ever 4 Girls' teams!

This is what grassroots is all about. Led by Martin Bilello, this program is already feeding our Adult teams and even Youth National rosters. We are proud to build the future of handball right here in the Bay Area! 🇺🇸🤾
✨ What a day for Bay Area Youth Handball! ✨ Dozen ✨ What a day for Bay Area Youth Handball! ✨

Dozens of Middle and High schoolers joined us for our Youth Clinic last Saturday!

➡️ Passing, shooting, defending, drills & scrimmages
➡️ For many, their first ever handball experience

This clinic has history: some of today’s USA Youth National Team players first discovered handball right here—and now they represent 🇺🇸 at the World Championship.

Thank you to all the volunteers that showed up big time to help and teach the futur of Handball in the USA!

Next stop ➡️ League play in September/October to conclude with the Youth CalCup on Oct 18–19 🏆

#Handball #CalHeat #YouthSports #USATH #BayAreaSports #OlympicHandball #RoadToLA28
Two Calheat teams are competing this weekend in th Two Calheat teams are competing this weekend in the SoCal sand at their annual each tournament (cc @losangelesteamhandball), teams Fuego and Frost are representing us, all managed by the talented @paulo_barrg. Best of success to them, bring back some hardware 💪
🌉 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 🌍 Meet 𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 🌉 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 🌍

Meet 𝐀𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐥𝐟-𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦 — proof that big dreams can start small. 💪
@aaronwb.hb first picked up a handball in the Youth Program at San Francisco CalHeat Team Handball Club. From those early days in the gym to countless hours of training, including overseas, he’s put in the work, the sweat, and the passion.

Today, that journey has taken him all the way to 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭 🇪🇬, where he’s competing at 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐈𝐇𝐅 𝐌𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐔𝟏𝟗 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 as part of the U.S. National Team! 🇺🇸🔥

Let’s cheer him on as he represents our country and inspires the next generation of American handball players! 🙌

#CalHeat #USHandball #WorldCup2025 #usateamhandball  #DreamBig #FromLocalToGlobal #egypt2025
𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙪𝙥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! 🏆 What a 𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙪𝙥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! 🏆

What an incredible Summer 2025 for CalHeat handball! Both boys' teams had strong performances at the #dronninglundcup, securing spots in the top 8 of the tournament! The girls' team also showed amazing skill, making it to the A Playoffs!

Beyond the competition, everyone had a fantastic experience, making new friends and unforgettable memories.

A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to all the 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 for their incredible time, dedication, and support. You made this summer truly special! 

#CalHeat #Handball #DronninglundCup #Summer2025 #usateamhandball
Partille Cup Opening Ceremony #partillecup #calhea Partille Cup Opening Ceremony #partillecup #calheat #teamhandball
✨𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝘾𝙪𝙥 ✨ We're live from Gothenburg, ✨𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝘾𝙪𝙥 ✨

We're live from Gothenburg, Sweden! This year is huge: two boys' teams and, for the first time ever, a girls' team are representing CalHeat at the @partilleworldcup ! 🤾🏽‍♀️🤾🏻‍♂️

This "World Cup experience" is vital for developing our players and showing the world the growth of US handball. Follow along for updates: https://partillecup.com/en

#CalHeat #PartilleCup #Handball #teamusa
A huge shoutout to our incredible San Francisco Ca A huge shoutout to our incredible San Francisco CalHeat men's and women's teams who traveled to the Quad Cities for the 2025 USA National Championships this past weekend!

While our teams may have been small in number, their spirit and determination were absolutely mighty! You represented the Bay Area with passion, grit, and true CalHeat pride. We know you poured your hearts out on the court, and we couldn't be prouder of your efforts and dedication.

Thank you for showcasing the CalHeat spirit on the national stage! 🤾‍♀️🤾
US Nationals 2025 starts tomorrow, updates on this US Nationals 2025 starts tomorrow, updates on this officila website https://usath-nationals.site/

Our women and men team are on theor ways there

Let’s go CalHeat ! 🤾🏼‍♂️

#calheat #gocalheat #handball
SF CalHeat’s President @jmjunique and Men team Cap SF CalHeat’s President @jmjunique and Men team Captain @max.paulus welcoming their counterparts from Brisbane HC, Australia at the opening games of the CalCup 2025. ~30Games will be played in the next 2 days 1/2. Feel free to come and enjoy high-level of handball competition.  Full schedule available on www.calheat.com #jaxvineyards #USATH #GoCalHeat !
It’s official 🤝 we have signed a new recruit: born It’s official 🤝 we have signed a new recruit: born in 1996 in California, bold, with strong roots in our lovely state, @jaxvineyards is now a sponsor of San Francisco Calheat Team Handball for our 2024/2025 campaign 🍇

“We are so excited to be part of this dynamic” said Kimberly Jackson Wickam, Co-Founder & Owner of Jax Vineyards.

Thank you so much for the trust, we will proudly represent your colors.

This partnership would not be possible without @marklockenmeyer (board member of the club), thank you!
Thank you @max.paulus for capturing the moment and working tirelessly with @hummelnorthamerica on these great jersey designs.
Thank you @the_rabbit_draws for the inspiration on the jersey as well, everybody loves it ❤️

Until next time, let’s get this Calcup started 💥
@samalasupercup is going strong. @samalasupercup is going strong.
A squad of your talents (all U20) is headed to the A squad of your talents (all U20) is headed to the SoCal beach handball tournament organized by @losangelesteamhandball, we wish them a weekend full of 360s, lobs, blocs (and dubs) 🔥
Lastly, after a tough year rebuilding, our adult’s Lastly, after a tough year rebuilding, our adult’s men team performed much higher than where the competition expected them at @usateamhandball Nationals in Spokane. This was not enough to get Bronze against LATHC but the future looks strong. Thanks Slavio for guiding us through that last important milestone of the season.

The team is also playing at the Las Vegas tournament this weekend as the last tournament of the season. 

Let’s look forward and keep getting stronger 💪

Credit photos to @matthewtwhuangphotography 

#calheat #spokane #nationals #handball #teamhandball #heat

cc @jmjunique @max.paulus @bdcxiii @lukheb007 @mikiotada @francisbiero @urbanvili @chino_wat @joooo_96
Our Women’s team also did really well last month a Our Women’s team also did really well last month at the @usateamhandball Nationals in Spokane. Unfortunately, a few injuries prevented us to perform at our best, and while they started the tournament really strong, they placed 4th at the Bronze medal game. Let’s recover and get back stronger next season. Thanks to coach @francisbiero and @m1ch1.m for leading the team.

A handful of them will also play with a mixed team in Vegas this weekend.

Credit photos to @matthewtwhuangphotography 

#calheat #handball #teamhandball #nationals #spokane #women 

cc @francisbiero @m1ch1.m @admirehtoverlani @mimoza.xh.livingston @agustina.amiconi @tsniiin @lilanusa @padideh28 @pia.handball @jacque_svh @alina_sch_ @amandachaggas @horbenkojulia @mr_kimchi_world_tour @dekallermegthode
A month ago at @usateamhandball Nationals in Spoka A month ago at @usateamhandball Nationals in Spokane, our U21 team made us very proud by going to the finals of the Open 2nd division and finishing with Silver.
Congrats to them for the first participation ever to a Calheat U21 team. Thanks to coaches @schorschi5868 and @max.paulus for the constant teaching throughout the year, and @martinbilello for building the roots for so many of these players. 

Some of them will be playing Summer tournaments in Granollers and Partille Cups, with U18 Calheat teams. 

Stay focused, stay tuned 💪🔥🧡

Credits to @matthewtwhuangphotography 

#calheat #spokane #nationals #handball #teamhandball #silver #medal #heat 

cc @schorschi5868 @max.paulus @peroscarstenlund @aaron_wolfbloom @luiss_delgad0 @luisfdelgadom @yogikeidar @zeke.mc11 @ian.hodgson7 @josephkuo1206 @kk_nkym @_.rodri_0 @j0shua_k0 j0shua_k0
CalHeat will be participating in the Partille Worl CalHeat will be participating in the Partille World Cup for the third time!!! 🔥🔥🔥

This year, the club is bringing not 𝟏, not 𝟐... but 𝟑 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬! This tournament provides a great opportunity for players to experience high-level competition and learn from teams from around the world.
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