The NWSA is teaming up with various organizations to develop
wheelchair softball teams and programs for children with physical
disabilities. The NWSA is currently seeking individuals to help
build this fledgling program. Our ultimate goal is to help foster a
program that provides the same confidence and team-building
techniques for children with disabilities that their able-bodied
counterparts enjoy through the participation of school-sponsored
team sports. For more info see
Juniors
Teams and Programs. For pictures
see 2008
Juniors Division Tournament.
If you have an interest to help promote a program for children in
your area, please
contact us.
Equipment
Equipment
Playing wheelchair softball only takes some basic equipment and
a *manual wheelchair. Sports-type wheelchairs with a lot
of camber in the wheels work best. Other than that, all one
needs is a place to play the game is, a bat, 16" softballs and
others to play with.
*Please note that wheelchairs
must be manual and have a foot rest. Other conditions may apply.
Wheelchairs Manual Sports-type
wheelchairs work best
Batters Cage
The Batters Cage is used by some players to "lock" their chair
in place while they are batting. Please
click for
specifications and pic.
