The Project

Ashford Handball Project came about following a friendly match between French Club Sotteville-lès-Rouen in 2008 when it was realised that much could be gained from working closer with an established French club in order to develop handball in Ashford. Ashford Tanners HC subsequently approached Sotteville to find out whether it would be possible for an experienced player or coach could spend some time in Ashford to help establish the sport in in the Borough.

Our Mission

To develop the existing Ashford Senior Men's team to compete in the England Handball Development league in 2009/10 season

To send a handball youth coach into Ashford schools to raise awareness, develop basic handball skills particualrly in the 14-18 age group, and to prepare competitive school teams for entry to the England National Schools competition

To run more sessions at the Stour Centre for mini handball, youth and adult beginners.

To deliver handball in local summer camps alongside the mainstream sports

Our People

Leaders
Paul Goodwin  (Ashford)
Alain Houchard  (Rouen)

Etienne Ster (Rouen) - Ashford Coach
Tom Middleton - Development Officer (Kent)

Our Partners

Ashford Leisure Trust
Mid Kent and Ashford School Sports Partnership
Kent Sport, Leisure & Olympics
Sotteville Les Rouen Handball Club
Ashford Tanners Handball Club