Manchester and Trafford Handball Clubs Trial Merger

Manchester-Trafford: Stronger Together

Manchester Handball Club and Trafford Handball Club have trialled a merger for the 2024/25 season, competing as “Manchester-Trafford” in the Men’s Premier Handball League North.

The move brings together two of Greater Manchester’s most prominent handball clubs, combining Manchester HC’s experience — the club was established in 2003 — with Trafford HC’s rapid growth and youth development pathway.

What This Means

• A stronger, more competitive team in the national league
• Greater depth of players across the senior squad
• Continued separate youth development through the Handball Foundation
• A model for handball growth in the region

The partnership reflects the growing strength of handball in Greater Manchester and the collaborative spirit that drives the sport forward in the region.