U.S.A. TCHOUKBALL February ’04 Number 3 Official United States Tchoukball Bulletin

volume1 U.S.A. TCHOUKBALL February ’04 Number 3 Official United States Tchoukball Bulletin

[email protected] www.tchoukball.net Tchoukball in the United States of America ... Fantastic ! The first county in the United States to introduce Tchoukball in its Public school curriculum is Prince William county in Virginia. We would like to congratulate Ms. Lisa Rucker Contents and her colleagues for this great suc- cess and for their determination to Tchoukball, a Scientific Swiss Sport achieve this goal. with a Social Conscience p 2 On April 10th, a workshop and a popular tournament will be held in In the Community Montgomery county Maryland. It is a Tchoukball a Sport for All and a Lifelong Activity p 3 unique opportunity for P.E. teachers, sports instructors to meet Michel Portrait p 5 Favre and Frederic Roth from Switzer- land. Both are Tchoukball experts. Upcoming Events p 7 Michel was Dr. Hermann Brandt’s col- laborator and Frederic is P.E. teacher P.E.Teachers and Sports Instructors Workshop p 10 and has a long experience in teaching the game of Tchoukball. Following First Popular Tchoukball Tournament p 11 this workshop a popular tournament will be organized. Students and adults will share an unforgettable experience in sports and physical activity with international players. (See inside for more detail.) We hope you will enjoy reading this third newsletter issue. We urge you to share it with your colleagues and offer them an opportunity to learn more about the game of Tchoukball. Share this bulletin with friends and colleagues T CHOUKBALL Promotion Tchoukball, a Scientific Swiss Sport With a Social Conscience

“The objective of human physical activities is not to make cham- pions, but rather to help construct a harmonious society.” — Dr. Hermann Brandt, Swiss Physician and inventor of the Tchoukball game.

Dr. Hermann ability to concentrate psychological, physiological, and social Brandt (1897- - Reward problem-solving and capabilities, and was calibrated to 1972) was an anticipation as well as physical enhance challenging play within a eminent Swiss ability totally non-contact framework. physician and - Teach teamwork and positive physical social behavior Tchoukball’s advantages educator. His work in the Brandt used a scientific - Tchoukball does not allow contact practical approach in order to design rules or interference between players. With application of advancing his educational objectives. no body contact, injuries are scientific knowledge as it relates to Brandt wanted to create a sport in minimized. physical activities led him to develop - No player can steal the the sport of tchoukball. After writing ball nor intercept a pass, the book From Physical Education instead rewarding to Sport Through Biology, Dr. strategy and Brandt presented his now-famous cooperation as teams paper A Scientific Criticism of Team play on both offense Games. For this work he won the and defense. coveted Thulin Prize, a world - Tchoukball is easy to competition on the theory of physical play. Rules are intuitive education organized by the and easily grasped. International Physical Education - It accommodates Federation mixed team play (old/ young, male/female, fit/ Brandt worked to develop a sport unfit, experienced/ that would: which the players’ skills could be beginner). expressed without physical - No player dominates a team. All the - Be competitive without confrontations with opponents. He players must be involved, both on encouraging aggression also wanted to teach through play the offense and defense. - Avoid violent confrontations benefits of nonviolent action. Each - Tchoukball requires alertness and - Increase self-confidence and the rule was carefully adapted to human concentration. It teaches anticipation and physics, as well as teamwork and trust.

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- 2 - around. But finally came a day when In the Coomunity — as painful as it was — I had to admit that I simply couldn’t keep up. I was too old, too short (though I’d TCHOUKBALL " A Sport for All" and a grown a foot or so since junior high), and a step too slow. Lifelong Activity When I turned 50 a few years ago, my sporting options seemed frustratingly few. I played adult By Brian Knowlton... softball for a while, but spent most of my time on the sidelines, watching was much too small to ever hope to younger folk play. I jogged — ran a make the school team; to be frank, I I was a shrimp half-dozen marathons, if slowly — but didn’t have the “skills” anyway. But I in grade school craved the quick action and kept playing, and much later, when I — and still only 4- cameraderie of a team sport. I just had four kids of my own, I passed my feet-9 when I wasn’t ready to hang up my sneakers. passion on to them. For years, as they entered junior Enter tchoukball, in the form of one got older, taller and faster, they would high — but like a Pierre-Alain Girardin. My wife, who still sometimes invite me to come shoot lot of American was helping him shrimps I was improve his English, drawn, against all introduced us. logic, to the sport of giants: basketball. Pierre mentioned Growing up in Indiana, I would that he and some spend endless hours practicing shots friends played an on a basketball court in our rural odd-sounding backyard. It wasn’t much of a court, international sport really just a patch of hard dirt with a invented by Swiss backboard that my Dad had physician, fashioned from plywood and then tchoukball, in a local mounted on a telephone pole. I gym. painted half of that pole white, some My youngest son, 40 years ago. As far as I know, no Andrew, tried it and one has ever finished the job. loved it. Soon, full of Anyway, small though I was, I loved enthusiasm, taking long shots, from way outside, The team in Bethesda Maryland Andrew had lined up enough friends because they were harder for my to start a high-school tchoukball club, taller friends (and most of my friends doubtless the nation’s first. Finally one WERE taller) to block. To be sure, I day, tired of hearing about it, I came to watch. And let me tell you, it’s TCHOUKBALL Promotion LLC. hard to watch tchoukball without wanting to play. Seeing people hurl Educational Services the leather ball against the resilient Learn about Tchoukball. cords of the square blue rebound Tchoukball can be taught during regular P.E. Classes with students. frame creates an overwhelming itch Our staff of Tchoukball professional organize training, after school — whatever your athletic abilities — activities, summer camps, presentations, In-Services, workshops, P.E. to jump in and give it a try. I tried it teacher trainings and more.... and my eyes grew wide with a wondrous thought: perhaps I might not have to hang up my sneakers after Contact us today and give to your students a lot of fun all. So many popular sports — Tchoukball Promotion, P.O.Box 6176, Silver Spring, MD 20916 e-mail: [email protected], www.tchoukballpromo.com Tel: 301 962 5076 Continued on Page 4 - 3 - Continued from Page 3 In the Community basketball, football, hockey — are just team can score at either end of the players, ranging from skilled high- not suited to those of a certain age or floor, players at both ends are fully school athletes to graying enthusiasts physique. involved. No single “star” player can like myself. We have men and They encourage rough bodily dominate. While some skills are women; doctors and lawyers, contact; they favor large physical size; certainly required — a reasonable scientists and an opera-singer, and they place a premium on students and teachers; and citizens of aggressivity, sometimes even in-your- several countries. face rudeness. The win-or-die Some people have played team emphasis can turn sports into the sports at high levels, while some have opposite of what they were meant to never done so at any level. The only be: simple fun. We see red-faced thing we all really have in common is soccer-parents screaming at resentful a powerful love of the sport, and a coaches and reluctant referees, while certain zeal for sharing that love. 5-year-olds — supposedly the very For this we owe much to the reason for the sport — cringe on the endlessly energetic Pierre-Alain, a field. veritable force of nature in promoting Tchoukball, by its brilliant design, tchoukball, along with his ever-helpful avoids these corrosive tendencies and always smiling wife, Sylvie. By while preserving the thrill of quick, his unstinting investment of time, intense, artful and athletic play. Its sweat and determination, Pierre has entire emphasis is on creative made himself a sort of Johnny cooperation, mutual respect, skillful Appleseed of tchoukball. He and teamwork; played properly it creates Sylvie are planting the seeds for what a certain kinetic beauty. Because hopefully will someday be a players are not allowed to block or ability to run, catch, jump and throw nationwide embrace of the sport, as hinder others or to intercept passes, — tchoukball gives no overwhelming tchoukball’s peaceful spirit spreads there is no real advantage to being edge to the young and, as I said, winningly outward, like ripples from especially tall, wide or husky — or to confers no absolute advantage on the a stone dropped into a placid pool. being a man rather than a woman, or tall or the muscular. Which, from my Already Pierre has helped found younger rather than older. Players on middle-aged perspective, is all good. tchoukball clubs in Los Angeles and offense have to move the ball quickly I now play regularly on the team that Pennsylvania, as well as in Canada. into place for a good shot, so crisp Pierre-Alain coaches at a school gym On the local level, here at the and accurate passing between several in Bethesda, Maryland. We have Bethesda epicenter of American players is a must. And because each quite an amazing assortment of tchoukball, Pierre pushes our team to work hard. Gradually, we’ve come Subscription to U.S.A. TCHOUKBALL together to lift our level of play. But despite the serious work, we always have fun — yes, always. It is rare Please, fill this form out and send it with your check of $20.00 to: indeed that when Pierre calls practice U.S. TchoukBall Association; 2501 Glenallan Ave #3, to an end, we are ready to stop. Frankly, I’m not sure when I will be ready to stop. For now, those sneakers — the ones I feared I might have to hang up — First and last name: ______remain firmly laced on my aging, but Address:______happy, feet. City/State/Zip:______Do you want to give it a try, please visit www.tchoukball.net and see Tel:______where you can play. For more information, please e-mail to [email protected] - 4 - In the Community

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By Sylvie Bertholet teachers, Why do you want to introduce Pierre-Alain Girardin, Tchoukball coaches and Tchoukball in the USA? impresario, considers physical ac- players, to dem- In January, 2000, when I arrived tivities as part of his life. Girardin, onstrate the in this country, Tchoukball was un- 47, grew up in Switzerland and as game, provide known. I am an advocate of the an adult continued to practice ice training and educational value of playing, as hockey, soccer, skiing, alpinism, coach youth well as the spirit of Tchoukball. This rock-climbing, sailing and even the and adult com- game has a unique and innovative triathlon. The sport dearest to him munity teams. concept of play. It requires team- is Tchoukball, which he learned in Over fifty schools have integrated work, honesty and 1996. By 2002, he had participated Tchoukball into their physical edu- sportspersonship. In addition, the in three international tournaments cation classes. In each school, “no-interference” rule brings out as both player and referee. He Pierre works with the teachers, positive attitudes on the court and coached and played for Team coaches the students and runs teaches respect to all individuals. Canada in the 2002 World Tourna- tournaments. Three local schools What do you like about ment in Great Britain. Currently offer Tchoukball as an after-school Tchoukball? Pierre is head coach of both the activity. This year, Prince William Tchoukball can be played by Women and Men USA Tchoukball County was the first school sys- teams of any ages and it is a life- Teams. tem to integrate Tchoukball into its long activity. People with different Pierre’s vision is to introduce curriculum. One community team, skill levels can play together suc- Tchoukball into the USA. He works in Bethesda, MD, meets weekly to cessfully. In most other athletic with physical education and recre- play at a local high school. The games, strong muscles will domi- ation professionals to augment their ages of team players ranges from nate. In Tchoukball, the cleverest programs. He meets daily with 14 to 60. player on the court is the best player. This is a game of strategy and ball passing. It brings enjoy- TCHOUKBALL Inc. ment, exercise and self-confidence. Players need not fear injuries due The unique, exclusive #1 to rough contacts and tackles. It is tchoukball frame in the U.S.A. such a reward to see a child’s smile catching the ball after a rebound! Provide your players and students Tchoukball is fast-paced, provides with tchoukball frames to develop physical activity and requires ob- self-confidence and team work servation, anticipation and imagina- skills. U.S.TchoukBall Association tion skills. Official Frame How are you introducing Ameri- cans to the game of Tchoukball? TCHOUKBALL Inc. I have given presentation of P.O. Box 6176, Silver Spring, MD 20916. Tel 301 962 5076 www.tchoukballpromo.com E-mail: [email protected] Continued on Page 6

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- 5 - In the Community

Continued from Page 5 ing number of schools offering tors, to learn the game and how to Tchoukball, in such a short time, is teach it. Also the festival will bring Tchoukball at conferences of The an indicator that it is a universal together players from Maryland to American Alliance of Health, sport for all ages and abilities. California to play together. They will Physical Education and Recreation What are your next challenges? play with players from Canada, and Dance (AAHPERD) and their In the long term, I would like to Italy and Switzerland. state conventions, provided in-ser- see Tchoukball adopted as an in- I’m very excited about the en- vice training to P.E. teachers and thusiasm of the volunteers work- Athletic Directors, and even Fit- ing on the festival. I really appreci- ness Center and health clubs. I ate their involvement. I had great provide individuals interested in try- experiences during my international ing tchoukball with equipment and Tchoukball career. Through the training support. With others who festival I want our US players to believe in the philosophy of have the chance to play with and Tchoukball and its positive benefits, meet Tchoukball players from other I started the American Tchoukball countries. Corporation and the U.S. Another highlight of the festival Tchoukball Association. Both are is a special guest, Mr. Michel non-profit associations supporting Favre, who worked with Dr. the educational aspects of tramural activity in schools and Brandt to develop the game of Tchoukball. community centers. However, I Tchoukball. Mr. Favre will recall What are the major difficulties realize the challenge will be to re- the invention of the game, the phi- you face in introducing Tchoukball? tain the spirit of Tchoukball. Spe- losophy and it’s acceptance in dif- My first goal is to have Tchoukball cifically, I must teach coaches and ferent countries. offered in schools through the teachers to continue to show the What makes Tchoukball differ- physical education classes, and as players and the public an alterna- ent? an intramural activity. It is very dif- tive way to “compete” where posi- Tchoukball is not just another ficult to convince athletic directors tive attitudes and excellent play are sport! In this game, two teams play to try Tchoukball. The concept of the true winners. At the commu- with each other. You need the other the game is so different from con- nity recreation centers, I want to players to increase your skill level ventional team games. It is a chal- foster opportunities for children and and enjoy the beauty of the game. lenge to introduce a new game in adults to play together. Tchoukball elegantly embraces the most schools because one must You are organizing a Tchoukball concept of play, positive, respect- learn new rules, invent and offer Festival in Washington, DC. Why ful attitudes, honesty new pre-game exercises, and teach is that important to you? sportspersonship and increased new approaches. However, once I want visitors to this festival to self-confidence. This is the attitude teachers and coaches “get” the discover Tchoukball and get to play and vision of the Tchoukball Char- game, they appreciate it as an edu- it. It is a unique opportunity in sports ter. I really believe Tchoukball has cational tool and fun for students. to be able to play with beginner and a place in the US sports scene. They see how quickly tchoukball advanced players, men or women, Tchoukball is and will stay differ- becomes popular with students. adult or child, all mixed on same ent. It will always appeal because After learning it in school, students teams. The festival is designed to it promotes positive behaviors along are clamoring to play during recess be educational, with workshops for with strong athletic enjoyement. and after school. The ever-grow- P.E. teachers and sports instruc-

- 6 - Upcoming Events

plain how to play Tchoukball. Play [email protected] in a tournament with international (See details page 10) players. Students and adults from Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland , First International Tchoukball and D.C. will participate. (see de- Invitational Tournament tails page 11) The first U.S. Tchoukball Invita- tional Tournament will be open to Exhibition Games the international players from Swit- The first ever organized major Take advantage of the presence zerland, Canada, Italy and the Tchoukball event in the U.S.A. of international players to see how U.S.A.. Tchoukball is played at the inter- Opportunity to watch a high level Join Us, Watch and Participate national level. See the speed of the of Tchoukball and to experience an FREE… game, its intensity, and how spec- unforgettable atmosphere on the Many activities are scheduled and tacular Tchoukball is. court and among the spectators. everyone can participate from youth to elderly people. Program:

-Friday 9th: training international players

-Saturday morning 10th: training international players workshop for P.E. teachers and Sports Intructors (see details on page 10)

-Saturday afternoon: popular Tchoukball tournament exhibition games + prizes ceremony (see details on page 11) Workshops (3 hours) Training and Practice Workshops will be provided to -Sunday 11th: U.S. Tchoukball Players from Italy, Switzerland, Invitational Games Physical Education teachers in or- Canada and U.S.A will practice and der to give them exercises, lead- train together. Are you interested? up games, and knowledge to be able Famous Swiss coaches will join If you are interested in partici- to teach Tchoukball in P.E. classes. us to lead the training and share pating alone or with your students Educational aspects of the game their knowledge with the interna- at any of the activities please con- will be described in detail. Work- tional players, physical education tact us by phone 301 962 5076 or shops will be taught by Tchoukball teachers and students. e-mail [email protected]. experts from Switzerland and the For more information regarding First Popular Tournament Coach of the U.S. national teams. Tchoukball and this event, please Learn how to play Tchoukball by Minimum participants twelve, visit www.tchoukball.us or watching the U.S. and International maximum twenty. Make your res- www.tchoukball.net Tchoukball players. The players will ervation before March 15, 2004 at be happy to demonstrate and ex- 301 962 5076 or e-mail at - 7 - AMERICAN TCHOUKBALL CORPORATION

The American Tchoukball Corpo- the development of physical fitness sions for teachers and introductory ration (ATC) is a nonprofit organi- and sports participation for Ameri- training sessions for students in P.E. zation whose mission is to promote cans of all ages.” classes. tchoukball, a nonviolent team sport, The ATC has been en- Equiping 11 schools per grant- in elementary, middle and high dorsed by the National Association ing period with four frames and five schools and in the community. It balls each. does so by assisting in the purchase Helping those 11 of game equipment; by training P.E. schools to introduce teachers, coaches, referees, recre- tchoukball into their P.E. ation directors, and students; and classes. by organizing tournaments. Organizing tourna- The ATC believes that adoption ments in the participat- of tchoukball into P.E. curricula will ing schools. increase positive social behavior, Schools can apply to reduce sport-related injuries, en- enter the " Tchoukball in courage students to engage in daily Schools" program. physical activity, and give P.E. For more information teachers a game that focuses on for Sport and Physical Education visit our web site the development of the (NASPE). www.americantchoukball.org whole person. Objectives If you wish to contribute to the Inherent in these goals is the The ATC hopes to achieve its promotion of this non-violent Swiss promotion of the mission as stated goals through realistically and in- game in the U.S.A. and make a do- by the President’s Council on crementally increasing its involve- nation, we would appreciate your Physical Fitness through its Execu- ment in the following: charitable contribution. Your dona- tive Order of 1956, which hope to Making presentation to P.E. tion is tax-deductible. “promote, encourage, and motivate teachers and providing training ses-

American Tchoukball Corporation Contribution

I/we wish to support the American Tchoukball Corporation and its project Tchoukball in the Schools. My contribution is _____$20.00 _____$50.00 ______$75.00 ______$100.00 $______Please make check payable to the American Tchoukball Corporation and mail to: American Tchoukball Corporation Name: ______2501 Glenallan Ave #3 Address:______Silver Spring, MD 20906 ______

- 8 - 2004 U.S.T.B.A. Membership Form

To join the U.S.T.B.A. for 2004, just fill out this page and send it to 2501 Glenallan Ave #3 Silver Spring, MD 20906. Please note, all memberships (except lifetime) expire on 12/31 of the year you are joining. IMPORTANT: To participate in the tournaments or a sanctioned event, you must also send in a valid waiver-release form, signed and dated for the calendar year in which you will play. The 2004 waiver can be downloaded at www.tchoukball.us

Members receive many benefits including: * A membership packet with your card, * A subscription to the U.S.A. Tchoukball Newsletter (published quarterly); * Participation in U.S.T.B.A. events; * Participation in U.S.T.B.A. tournaments and practices; * Discounts on Tchoukball Stuff - a collection of merchandise, including T-Shirt, etc., * A discount from Tchoukball Inc, maker of our official Tchoukball equipment; * An assortment of sanctioning benefits, and perhaps most importantly; * A voice and a vote in the development, growth and organization of the sport of Tchoukball.

Circle one: New Member or Renewal

Your Name: (please print legibly)______Former Name if Changed:______Address: ______City/State/Zip: ______E-Mail: ______Phone: ______SSN** OR U.S.T.B.A. ID (Circle one): ______Circle one: Male or Female Check your membership level: ______$40 Regular ______$30 College Student School Name:______$20 Youth* ______$600 Lifetime ______Optional Donation of $ ______(You can make a donation to the American Tchoukball Corporation which is a registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. Your additional donation goes a long way to support Tchoukball and is tax deductible. Please make your check payable to the American Tchoukball Corporation) Please make your check payable to the U.S. TchoukBall Association and send to 2501 Glenallan Ave #3 Silver Spring, MD 20906 Thank you for your support of the U.S. TchoukBall Association! Your dues help fund youth development, outreach activities such as Innovation Grant, tournaments, communications, representation of Tchoukball in national sports organizations, and all promotion for the sport of Tchoukball. * To qualify for youth membership you a) may not have graduated from high school, and b) may not have reached your 19th birthday before June 2004. ** Optionally, you may use a “777” in place of the first 3 digits of your SSN. Returning members may use either your SSN or your U.S.T.B.A. ID - we prefer your U.S.T.B.A. ID if you know it. See your recent U.S.A. Tchoukball label. - 9 - In Washington D.C. In the Community U.S. Tchoukball Invitational Festival 2004

TCHOUKBALL WORKSHOP Sponsored by the Embassy of Switzerland Date: Saturday, April 10th 2004, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Pre-registration at 8:30 a.m. Location: Montgomery County, Maryland (the exact location will be posted on www.tchoukball.us)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Program: Any elementary, middle, and high school P.E. teachers, and sports instructors Introduction to the game “why a new who want to learn how to teach Tchoukball to children or adults. sport” – Techniques and skills – Lead-up games – Dynamics of the Tchoukball: New—Exciting—Vigorous—Educational—Fun. game – Game Fun · Fitness · Learning by doing. More than 20 drills, and With Michel Favre, Dr. Hermann Brandt’s collaborator, Former President many lead up games. of the International Tchoukball Federation, coach Swiss Tchoukball team. About this workshop… This workshop will focus on Frederic Roth, P.E. teacher in Switzerland at middle and high school. techniques and skills for the Pierre-Alain Girardin, Swiss Department of Youth and Sports Tchoukball individual child through large group instructor, Swiss Tchoukball Federation Tchoukball referee, Head coach USA involvement with an emphasis on Tchoukball teams. total involvement. Problem solving, In 1968, Michel Favre met Dr. Hermann Brandt, the inventor of Tchoukball. minimal equipment, cooperation, and He was his collaborator during the development of Tchoukball and he fun will be included during the day. participated in the promotion of the game. Since 1970, Michel has promoted Activities will be changed in the game and has trained a multitude of excellent and highly skilled Tchoukball numerous ways to include everyone players in Switzerland. He created the first Tchoukball club in Switzerland using his/her ability level of play. and he still trains and coaches players. The activities will be fast and furious and will be outcome based. We want Michel is able to communicate his love for Tchoukball to everyone. He will our participants to leave sweating, lead the workshop giving tips, advice, and telling stories and anecdotes. Michel excited, smiling, and looking forward is the most valuable and experienced Tchoukball coach in the world. to teaching their students. At the Frederic will share his experience in teaching Tchoukball at school for the end of the workshop, attendees will last 20 years. be able to teach the game to their Pierre is in demand everywhere… he has been invited to provide in-service students. for physical education teachers in several states. Pierre has also demonstrated Tchoukball during regular P.E. classes from elementary to high school. DRESS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY …

VERY IMPORTANT - Limited enrollment to 20 people on the first come first serve basis. Deadline for registration March 15th 2004. Call 301 962 5076 or e-mail [email protected]

Completely Free

CALL TODAY AND RESERVE YOUR PLACE DO NOT MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET TCHOUKBALL PROFESSIONALS AND TO INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE. NOTE TAKING IS OUT! Each participant will receive a complete handout. 3 hours professional development “Certificate of completion” At the end of the workshop, all participants will receive a certificate of completion stating they have completed an intensive three hour Physical Education Teacher Seminar. Acceptance of the 3 Hour Professional Development Certificate is at the discretion of the receiving institution. - 10 - THE AMERICAN TCHOUKBALL CORPORATION THE U.S. TCHOUKBALL ASSOCIATION INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN

THE FIRST POPULAR TCHOUKBALL TOURNAMENT IN THE U.S.

Date: Saturday, April 10th, 2004, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Pre-registration at 12:00 on site. Completely Free Location: Montgomery County, Maryland (The exact location will be posted on www.tchoukball.us )

WHO CAN ATTEND?

People from age 9 to 90 *!! Adults, children, men, women can partici- pate. P.E. teachers who have already introduced the game to their stu- dents are urged to participate with them. Take advantage of the presence of international players from Switzer- land, Italy, Canada, and the United States to have the most unforgettable experience in this sport. You will have the opportunity to play the tourna- ment with the international players on your own team. They will help you understand the game, increase your skills, and most of all they will give you a tremendous amount of fun. Students from Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland, and D.C are expected to take part in this first tchoukball tournament.

BOOK THE DATE IN YOUR CALENDAR! DO NOT MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY!

* Adults, and Guardians or parents of the minor who participate have to sign a liability release form before the tournament. The form can be downloaded at www.tchoukball.us/membership.html and then click on Printable Application or directly to www.tchoukball.us/appform.pdf and fill out the second page and send it to the U.S.Tchoukball Association, 2501 Glenallan Ave #3 Silver Spring, MD 20906 or bring it along to the tournament. Minor without this form signed will not be able to participate! For more information, please visit www.tchoukball.us or call 301 962 5076 evening This flyer can be downloaded at U.S.A. TCHOUKBALL www.tchoukball.us/events.html U.S.A. TCHOUKBALL. 2501 Glenallan Ave #3 Silver Spring, MD, 20906. www.tchoukball.net -11 -

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