Classification
The National Wheelchair
Softball Association (NWSA)
uses a classification system
to create an equal and competitive
playing field. Are players
participating at the National
Wheelchair Softball Tournament
are required to be classified
by an official classifier
who will and assign a specific
point value to the player.
Teams are balanced by the
following point system:
Quad (any) = 1 point
Class I = 1 point
Class II = 2 points
Class III = 3 points
At no time in a game shall
a team have players participating
with a total value of points
greater than 22.
Historically,
the NWSA has accepted the
classification systems of
other nationally governing
bodies of disabled sports
such as those set forth
by the USTA, NWBA, USQRA and in
some instances, other disabled
sports organizations. Typically,
if a player is already classed
by an official classifier
from USTA, NWBA or USQRA, the
NWSA will accept that classification
and allow a new wheelchair
softball player to compete
under that classification.
If
a new player to the sport
is not already classified,
the opportunity to be classified
exisits usually the day
before the NWST at the host
hotel.
Currently,
the NWSA's classification
system in under review and
an appointed committee is
in place to review current
standards and make recommendations.
To view our current classification
information
click here for Overview
(PDF Version)
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