From Lou Serrone…

Handball Community – the cases of Covid 19 are on the increase in the metro area not at zero or declining.  It is with a saddened heart that the KCAC Board of Directors has made a decision that the risk of COVID 19 exposure in a full blown 3-Wall Tournament Venue,  is an unsafe risk to the participants and unsafe risk to 60 plus visitors coming to watch 90 plus players over a 3 day period of time.    Therefore as we typically know it the traditional Quirk World Invitational with all the many out of town players, guests and fans will not be held this year. 

Local KC Players – It may be possible to run an inhouse tournament this year as we can limit the matches per day and limit the daily participants etc.

Stay tuned.

Spaghetti Out!

PS  To all the out of town participants we are truly sorry.   

The KCAC Board of Governors decided to combine the KC-Three Wall (the Nasty) with the Paul Quirk World to be held on August 6-9 at the KCAC outdoor courts. The KCAC has re-opened but will continue to adhere to the requirements as proposed by the United Government of Wyandotte, Kansas. Please reference the link below for citywide rules on gathering and social distancing.

https://alpha.wycokck.org/Coronavirus-COVID-19-Information

It is with a heavy heart to report that Gary Brake’s wife, Mary has recently passed away. Gary is from St. Louis and a close friend to the KC handball family. Please keep Gary and his family in your prayers.

Based on the announcement by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County, KS that all non essential activities be suspended, The Kansas City Athletic Club will be closed beginning on March 24, 2020 through April 24, 2020. This is subject to change based on further announcements from the Unified Government.

For more information on Stay At Home Order:
https://www.wycokck.org/WycoKCK/media/Health-Department/Documents/UG-SAH-FAQ-WY-Stay-At-Home-Order-03222020.pdf https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

It is with a heavy heart to report that St. Louis Handball legend Phil “The Irish Whip” McLaughlin has passed away. Phil was a tremendous player late into his life and could generate awesome power on the ball for a player of his age. In addition to being a great player, he was an extremely nice and pleasant person off the court as well. To our brothers in St. Louis, sorry for your loss.

Good luck to our KC Handballers competing in MO Doubles this weekend

The draft was done last week and we are starting the first week of league this Thursday. If you have not heard from your captain, there is a small possibility we were not aware you wanted to participate in league. If this is the case, please click on the Contact link above and let me know. I will get you assigned to a team immediately. Here are the four teams:

• Team Storm/Azeltine
• Team Pfannenstiel/Esser
• Team Herbig/Skelly
• Team Cates/Scherzer

Good luck to everyone this week

When: Sunday  December 8th 2019

Time: Noon to 5pm

Where: American Sons of Columbus Bocce Hall

Address: 2415 Independence Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64124

Donations: Minimum $15.00 per Adult, Kids eat free. Includes all you can eat Chicago Thin Crust Pizza, Italian Beef sandwiches, other stuff, as well as beer and pop

Special Addition: Take home Pizzas for an additional $10.00 each

The proceeds will go to the Bo Macan family, check out his website: macanithappen.com

Any questions call Jim Cosentino Sr. at 816-589-3239