Tyree Bastidas Dominates 44th Annual Long Island Handball Championships
Latest Hyde Park, NY – The 44th Annual Long Island Handball Championships concluded on March 15, 2026, at LA Fitness, showcasing a high level of competition and celebrating 35 years of the Inner City Handball Association’s (ICHA) commitment to youth development through the sport.
Bastidas Claims Men’s Open Singles Title
Tyree Bastidas emerged victorious in the Men’s Open Singles, navigating a 24-player field without dropping a single game. Bastidas defeated Alvaro Rebaza in the quarterfinals and Mike Schneider in the semifinals, both in two games. The final saw a challenging match against Jack Wu, a rising star in the Northeast handball scene.
The final between Bastidas and Wu was a display of skill and endurance, featuring numerous side-outs and grueling rallies. Bastidas ultimately prevailed, utilizing a combination of power passes, strategic ceiling shots, and decisive kills, including a remarkable fadeaway, 28-foot corner kill to seal the victory. The match can be viewed HERE, courtesy of TensFinest, starting at the 2:24:50 mark.
Doubles and Big Ball Action
The tournament wasn’t limited to singles play. Tyree Bastidas likewise secured the Men’s Open Doubles championship alongside Jurell Bastidas. In the Big Ball Doubles competition, the duo of Tyree Bastidas and Mike Ashirov took home the title. Mike Ashirov also claimed the Men’s Big Ball Singles Championship.
ICHA’s Enduring Legacy
The Long Island Handball Championships are more than just a competition; they represent a long-standing tradition of community, competition, and opportunity. The ICHA has been instrumental in developing athletes like Kendall Lewis, Joe Kaplan, Cesar Sala, Tyree Bastidas, Jurell Bastidas, Billy O’Donnell, Mike Schneider Jr., Alvaro Rebaza, Lily Fung, and Danielle Daskalakis.
The event, hosted by Paul Williams, and supported by the USHA and WPH ambassador Jared Vale, drew 150 players, with a significant 50 players under the age of 20, making it one of the largest handball events in the country.
Tournament Details and Venue
The championships were held at the LA Fitness flagship club in New Hyde Park, NY, a recently renovated 125,000 square-foot facility boasting seven handball/racquetball courts. Tournament brackets are available HERE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Inner City Handball Association?
The ICHA is an organization dedicated to educating, mentoring, and serving young people through the sport of handball, fostering community, competition, and opportunity.
Where were the 2026 Long Island Handball Championships held?
The championships were held at LA Fitness in New Hyde Park, NY.
Who won the Men’s Open Singles title?
Tyree Bastidas won the Men’s Open Singles title.
Pro Tip
Early registration for the Long Island Handball Championships offers a $15 discount, and ICHA members receive an additional $15 off. Consider joining the ICHA to support junior handball and benefit from reduced entry fees.
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