Our Story

Welcome to the St. Louis Hinder Club (SLHC), a historic and dedicated handball community with deep roots in the city of St. Louis, Missouri. Our journey began in 1974, when handball enthusiasts gathered with two courts inside the old Armory building. Many of our current club members started their passion for the sport here, forging a strong sense of camaraderie and tradition.

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As the years passed, the Armory building deteriorated beyond repair, and in 2010, our beloved courts faced closure. Determined to keep the game alive, our members sought out a new home and found it in Arnold, Missouri, at the back half of a construction company. This facility provided seven courts and excellent amenities, allowing SLHC to thrive once more.

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However, history repeated itself in 2024 when we faced another significant challenge—the loss of our lease at the Arnold facility. But in our 50th year, our devoted club members once again defied the odds and took a monumental step forward. We miraculously secured and purchased our own facility at 8701 Dunn Road in Hazelwood, Missouri.

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The facility, formerly a Spalding racquetball club, became the first fully owned and operated handball facility for the St. Louis Hinder Club. With the support of our passionate members and dedicated volunteers, we immediately began rebuilding and reconstructing our courts to create the ultimate handball destination.

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To ensure the long-term success and growth of the sport, we partnered with the United States Handball Association (USHA) and the Missouri State Handball Association (MSHA). Together, we set a bold and simple goal: to keep handball alive while building a national home for the sport. This vision became a reality with the establishment of the first-ever United States National Handball Center—home to our very own SLHC.

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We are thrilled and honored to play such a crucial role in shaping the future of handball. With our strong partnerships, unwavering commitment, and a facility that stands as a beacon for players nationwide, we are excited to establish the St. Louis Hinder Club at the U.S. National Handball Center, as the true Mecca of Handball. We welcome players of all levels to join us in celebrating this incredible sport and carrying on our rich tradition for generations to come.