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Welcome to the official website of the National Wheelchair Softball Association (NWSA).  NWSA is the official governing body for competitive wheelchair softball in the United States and around the world.    NWSA  governs over forty adult and junior teams of men, women, boys, and girls of all ages in the United States, and assists teams in other countries including Japan, Ghana, and Korea. 

Check out the action in our videos, and we invite you as a player or volunteer to join us and  "Play Ball"!

Don't forget to check out our Facebook page for additional information there too.


2023 Season Registration NOW OPEN

The registration links for the 2023 season are now open.  All teams and athletes must be registered and acknowledge the NWSA waiver to participate in NWSA sanctioned events.  Follow the links below to complete your registration.  See you on a field soon!  Good luck!

2023 TEAM REGISTRATION

USe this link to register your team for the 2023 season.

2023 INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION

Use this link to sign up as an athlete, coach, or team staff member.

2023 Season Events

It's time to start planning your competition schedule.  Listed below are the confirmed tournaments so far for 2023.  See you there!

  • May 27 - 28: LWRSA Tournament, Chicago IL
  • May 27 - 29: Texas Wind Up, Pasadena TX
  • June 10 - 11: Mary Freebed Tournament
  • June 17 - 18: Southeastern Slugfest, Mauldin SC
  • June 17 - 18: KC Royals Tournament, Kansas City MO
  • June 24 - 25: Columbus Tournament, Columbus OH
  • June 24 - 25: Chicago Softball Tournament, Chicago IL
  • June 24 - 25: STRAPS Grand Slam Tournament, San Antonio TX
  • July 8 - 9: Nebraska Barons Tournament, Omaha NE
  • July 22 - 23: Jerry Anderson Memorial, Minneapolis MN
  • Aug 3 - 5: Wheelchair Softball World Series (Adult Division), Crestwood IL
  • Aug 5 - 6: Wheelchair Softball World Series (Junior Division), Crestwood IL

Upcoming Events & Tournaments

If you are planning to host a tournament, or you would like your event posted on NWSA social media, please contact John Teegarden at: softball@midwestadaptivesports. org


Wheelchair softball expanding to China

The NWSA would like to welcome Team China to the sport of wheelchair softball.  China is looking to expand the sport and develop teams while supporting athletes with disabilities.  We look forward to helping Team China grow!


Current News & Updates

2023 Event Calendar

Look here for sanctioned events around the country where you can participate.

Adapting America's Pastime

View this award-winning short film about wheelchair softball

More Wheelchair Softball Videos

Educational, World Series games, and more


Click for a Map of Wheelchair Softball Teams

2023 Wheelchair Softball World Series

August 3 - 5

ADULT DIVISIONS

CRESTWOOD, illinois

 

aUGUST 5 -6

JUNIOR DIVISION

CRESTWOOD, ILLINOIS

 
CLICK HERE FOR UPDATES ON TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

2023 WSWS


Custom NWSA clothing from Lands'End

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Our Sponsors


Rawlings Debeers' Softballs - official softball of
USA Wheelchair Softball


A generous  sponsor of the World Series and
 "Adapting America's Pasttime" short movie


Creator and Producer of "Adapting America's Pastime"
and the wheelchair softball instructional video series