LA Fitness Doubles League Champions

Dear Handballers;

Last night doubles league finals was classic handball at it's finest. Each player was wished good luck - each team figured out their keys to win the game - and then the match. The play in both matches was fiece and competitive with each match going the three game distance. Congratulations go out to the team winners.

A Division: 2012 Spring Championship Match

John Early\Rick Howe won vs. Dan Costello\Glen Paraskevin

B Division: 2012 Spring Championship Match

Harvey Braun\Mike Youngerman won vs Nic Boileau\Logan Siegel

Thank you to everyone of you who attended our year end party at Marinelli's. It was fun, full of good humor and true camaraderie, and as an added bonus, because Bob Kozak was not able to attend there was no fast talk of adjusting handicaps. I want to thank Tim Newhouse for setting us up at Marinelli's. Little thing add up to a very fun event. For those of you unable to attend you are in our thoughts and we hope to see you at the next one.

Thank you to all the players who together made this a great handball season. Our 2012 fall season will begin at the end of September.

Have a great indoor\outdoor spring and summer.

See you on the courts!

Dan Costello

John Schandevel

MHA President John Schandevel suffered a stroke Wednesday evening. John was warming up at LA Fitness in Troy and having some difficulty with his eyesight and was feeling dizzy. Thanks to the quick intervention by Bob Hilsinger, Tony Stachurski and Kevin McGivern, John was immediately driven over to the hospital.

While in the ER John suffered the stroke and hospital staff were able to attend to him right away. The prognosis for John’s recovery is good, but he will have several months of therapy ahead of him.

We all wish John a complete and speedy recovery.
MHA

UPDATE: Tuesday May 8
MHA President John Schandevel is now continuing his rehabilitation from his recent stroke at Woodward Hills located at 39312 Woodward Avenue Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 (248) 205-3573.

John’s wife Marcia says that John is feeling much better and progressing well and he seems quite encouraged. He would very much welcome his handball buddies to visit when possible. If he is not in his room, chances are they would find him in the gym where they are welcomed to observe his hard work and its results.

We wish John continued progress and are keeping him in our thoughts.

MHA

UPDATE: Monday, April 9

John is no longer in intensive care, but he remains in the hospital. John has lost the use of his left side, but his speech and eye sight are normal.

He will have to be transferred to a rehabilitation facility for therapy to re-learn how to use his left side.

Please keep John in your thoughts and prayers. We will keep you informed of his progress and will let you know when John feels up to having visitors.

MHA

2012 MHA State 4-Wall Doubles Results

The DAC (Detroit Athletic Club) and Rick Leonard hosted the MHA State 4-Wall Doubles Tournament on Saturday, March 31, 2012. What a fantastic setting!

Thanks to the DAC members and staff, and especially our hard-working sponsor Rick Leonard, for making everyone feel welcome!

Jim Karner was the star of the tournament, making awesome shot after awesome shot, thrilling the crowd! Karner and partner, Robert Louis-Ferdinand, won the top prize, the Open Doubles. The final match against the renowned Ohio pair, Jim Corrigan and Phil Kirk, was as exciting as it gets.

Results:

	WINNERS	2ND PLACE
Open	Jim Karner/RobertLouis-Ferdinand	Jim Corrigan/Phil Kirk
50's	Marty Clemens/Tom Clemens	Tom Fabbri/Chris Mebus
60's	Rick Graham/Jim Lowe	Rick Howe/Larry Jacobs
70's	Norm Young/David Dressel	Bob Plater/John Schandevel
B	PK Sims II/Presley Sims III	Ted Grammatico/Arnold Lackey

Submitted by Robert Plater

Mike "Big Mike" Lentini

The Michigan Handball community mourns the passing of Mike "Big Mike" Lentini. It was common knowledge that Mike suffered from a variety of illnesses for many many years. It is no surprise, but nonetheless sad that the gentle giant finally succumbed. A fixture at St. Clair Shores, we will miss his quiet demeanor and innate kindness.

There is no information available at this time as to the date of his passing or whether any arrangements will be forthcoming.

2012 State 4-Wall Doubles Pairings and Start times

Please CLICK HERE to View Pairings and Brackets.

Please CLICK HERE for Start Times.

See Post below for Directions and Tournament Details.

2012 State 4-Wall Doubles Details and Entry Form

Please CLICK HERE to obtain a printable entry form.

Michigan Handball Association
2012 STATE 4 WALL DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
March 30 – April 1, 2012
SITE:
Detroit Athletic Club
240 Madison Ave.
Detroit, MI

ENTRY FEE: $60.00 per team. Additional $10 fee for each non MHA member.
Free for all students and players age 24 or under.

DEADLINE: Entries must be received by Wednesday, March 28, 2012.

ELIGIBILITY:Open to all players. Losers must referee. Eye guards mandatory!

FORMAT: Current U.S.H.A rules apply. Losers must referee. Eyeguards mandatory!

AWARDS: 1st place each event.

MAIL ENTRIES:
MHA, 3155 W. Big Beaver Rd., Suite 116, Troy, MI 48084, (248)649-6644

START TIMES:
Start times will be posted on the MHA web page at mhandball.org on Thursday, March 29th, 2012.

THE GLUE

A few words to thank Bill Cantwell for his long-time contributions to the Michigan Handball Association....

It recently occurred to me that both John Schandevel and myself receive many thanks and the gratitude of so many of our members for whatever we do as officers in the MHA and that it is really Bill who works very quietly and truly without a thought to the receipt of any accolades.

I give lip service to the idea that ours is strictly philanthropic and while I outwardly shun the many thanks I receive, I quietly enjoy the affection and respect I am so fortunate to enjoy. Yet, it is Bill who has been here the longest, who is so busy with his CPA practice, who just gets the work done without any solicitation.

Bill has been on the Board of Directors for over 24 years. Through every administration, he has remained steadfast in his commitment to the Michigan Handball Association and while one may question just how much work there is, trust that there's plenty. Administrating 4 tournaments a year is work.

And there is so much more. (It should be known that Bill is also our business manager) While Bill is compensated for the public accounting needs of our Association, trust that his work outside of those duties is sometimes overwhelming and far exceeds the scope of his duties as business manager.

It is Bill who really is unwavering in his work ethic and is always there. We are always on the phone or sending him an email inquiring as to the status of a myriad of issues...and it always gets done. Often, I operate in the shadow of his contributions and through his efforts, made to look so good. In those moments when I consider stepping down, I remember just how long he has been there. I am grateful for his always being there as a peer and friend.

If you agree, take a moment next time you see or speak to him and offer your thanks.

Dale Chimenti
Vice President
Michigan Handball Association