Fall 2014
Volume 1
THE PERFECT GAME The Official Newsletter of the Inner City Handball Association, Inc.
The New Inner City Handball Association by Paul Williams - Founder ICHA It’s almost one year since I, Paul Williams Founder
and 22 year President of ICHA decided to stepped down from its helm. When asked why not wait until 25 years? I replied 20 years was my deadline I’m two years past due. The fact of the matter is that ICHA is in good hands. We have a solid and committed Board with a new President to lead them. It’s time!! Keep in mind I’m not going far. I started ICHA because I truly believe teen athletes in our sport of Handball deserve all the opportunities available to make them successful athletes and individuals. That’s why we have reached out to organizations like the New York Athletic Club, YMCA of Greater NY, Jim Jacobs Foundation, Berkowitz II foundation and Spingold Foundation just to name a few to help us meet our mission’s goal. Our sport is challenging and difficult. NY has over 2000 free public handball courts and over 50 indoor shared membership courts but very few corporate sponsors to
DON’T GET CAUGHT OUT IN THE COLD THIS WINTER.
ICHA Jim Jacobs YMCA Scholarships are available. APPLY TODAY AT www.icha.org or email handball@icha.org
support our handball athletes.
DEADLINE NOVEMBER 30, 2014
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HIGHLIGHTS 3
ICHA Founder Paul Williams, President Christian Vasquez and Vice President Neil Flaum
ICHA Awards Dinner