“Only Passion, No Age”
When handball becomes more physical, we honor experience.
In a sport that looks to the future, we remember its history.
With every pass, shot, block, or save, we relive a passion that never left us.
When the young run fast, we recall the power of tactics and technique.
EUROPEAN HANDBALL MASTERS (EHM)
is born as a continental, non-profit community/association for all those who, regardless of age, feel the passion for a sport that has given them friends, family, values, and countless experiences and who not only want to keep living them, but also to serve as a mirror and example for new generations.
All of us who have felt the passion of the 40×20 court for more than three decades… competing against teammates we end up embracing after the match… not only want to keep enjoying what this sport offers us, but also wish to become guardians of a sporting culture ambassadors of active maturity, mutual respect, and camaraderie without borders.
We believe that:
- Handball doesn’t end when a player retires, it simply transforms.
- Age is not a limit, but another stage to enjoy.
- Playing is both a desire and a lifelong right.
That’s why our greatest commitment is to keep the flame of handball alive
from age 35 and beyond.
EHM Goals
- Promote Master handball throughout Europe
Encourage the creation of teams, leagues, and events for players aged 35+.
Raise visibility of the active role of Masters in the sport. - Organize international tournaments and gatherings
Create an annual calendar of Master competitions (both Open and official).
Offer experiences that combine gameplay, tourism, and socialization. - Build a European network of Master clubs
Facilitate connections between teams from different countries.
Centralize useful information: rules, categories, tournaments, insurance. - Connect generations of handball
Involve former players, coaches, referees, and fans in the Master circuit.
Provide clinics, talks, and intergenerational mentoring spaces. - Promote health, inclusion, and active aging
Advocate for sport as a tool for physical, mental, and social well-being at all ages.
We invite clubs, players, federations, and handball lovers to join this movement.
Handball shaped us and it can accompany us for life.
Time does not erase passion — it reinforces it.
