- Early Individual Registration available on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 5 p.m. Mountain time

- Remains open throughout the 2024-2025 season*

*Participants are STRONGLY encouraged to register as early as possible to avoid eligibility issues.

• Individuals must have a verified, complete Registration prior to participating in any NWBA activities.
  • As outlined in the NWBA Policies & Procedures:  All individuals must have a verified complete NWBA Athlete and/or Non-Athlete Registration 10 days prior to their first competition at a NWBA sanctioned event. All individuals registering within 10 days of an NWBA sanctioned event will NOT be eligible to participate.
  • A verified, complete Athlete and/or Non-Athlete Registration includes the successful completion of the following certifications: Background Check (Non-Athlete only), SafeSport Trained (all Adult Participants-age 18 and older), Coaches Certification (if applicable), Officials Certification (if applicable), Team Reviewer Certification (if applicable).
• Teams and Individuals must have a verified, complete Registration prior the Division deadlines for post-season play which can be found by in divisional guidelines (visit https://www.nwba.org/divisioninfo and click on division that applies) and will be highlighted in fall of 2024 if any updates are made.
• At least 60 days prior to the NWBA Annual Assembly, Teams must be Registered for the current season AND the respective team representative/voting delegate must have a verified, complete current season NWBA Non-Athlete Individual Membership Registration (which includes a Passed Background check and current completed SafeSport Training) to be eligible to vote.

Team Registration MUST be complete BEFORE that Team's affiliated participants submitting an Individual Registration. Click here for more information on Team Registration.

Junior Athlete - All athletes that participate in the Junior Division (Prep and Varsity)
Junior Athletes that participate on a Junior Division Team as well as an Adult Division (DI, DII or DIII) and/or Women's Division teams may register for ALL of their teams through submitting this one Junior Athlete Registration.

Adult Athlete - All athletes that participate in the Adult Division I, Adult Division II, Adult Division III, Women's Division, Intercollegiate Division (Men's & Women's), Military Division and the Men's and Women's High Performance Pool/National Teams.

Non-Athlete - All non-athletes which includes the following roles: Coach, Official, Classifier, Team Representative/Voting Delegate, Team Support Staff Members (Statistician, Medical Professional, Team Classification Reviewer, Equipment Manager, Administrator, Personal Care Attendant, Other), Hall of Fame member, Board of Directors, Standing or Ad hoc Committee or Task Force Leadership, Divisional and Conference Leadership, Event Director or Sanction Holder, and Affiliate (Employees, Interns, Contractors, etc.)

Athletes who also serve in a Non-Athlete role should submit both and submit the Athlete Registration BEFORE Non-Athlete Registration.

Early Registration Membership Dues - Register by September 30*

• Junior Athlete Registration - $35 per person
• Adult Athlete Registration - $50 per person
• Non-Athlete Registration - $75 per person

Open Registration Membership Dues - Register October 1 and after*

• Junior Athlete Registration - $45 per person
• Adult Athlete Registration - $60 per person
• Non-Athlete Registration - $85 per person

*Debit/Credit Card payments submitted online through Individual Registration will be charged online processing fees of 3.15% of the total + $1.50 per payment

Hall of Fame Members - $0 per person (Registration fees waived) 

Athlete Members With Spinal Cord Injury (NEW athletes ONLY) - $0 per person (Registration fees waived) 

For the 2024-25 NWBA season NEW athletes with a spinal cord injury that have not previously been registered with the NWBA will have their membership dues fully funded at no cost if they register by October 31! The support to cover the cost of these membership dues for this season for those athletes with spinal cord injuries is being provided by a Craig H. Nielsen Foundation Grant awarded to the NWBA.  For those with a spinal cord injury this member benefit will remain available until CHNF grant funds have been exhausted.  More details and process for the membership dues being funded will be integrated into the Junior Athlete and Adult Athlete Registrations. 

We appreciate the consideration by athletes with spinal cord injuries to make a donation in the amount of their expected membership dues when completing their registration! 

NOTES:

• Members with multiple roles should submit multiple Registrations-Athlete Registration BEFORE Non-Athlete Registration. Review additional details below.
• Members are only required to pay for one membership per season. A unique discount code will be provided to individuals submitting both an Athlete and Non-Athlete Registration.  The discount code will waive the NWBA membership registration fee, leaving only the NCSI fee for the background check (which is required for all Non-Athlete registrations).

Payment Information

• An Individual Registration Fee Waiver Request is available for participants with significant financial hardship. Please submit a summary of your detailed request to Erich Groezinger at erichgroezinger@nwba.org
• Payment options are available for teams or organizations to sponsor individual registration dues of team athletes and non-athletes. 

Step #1 - SportsEngine Login

DO NOT CREATE A NEW A SPORTSENGINE PROFILE--unless this is your first season participating with the NWBA. Please use your SportsEngine profile to complete any entry for registration.

DO NOT COMPLETE MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION FOR SOMEONE ELSE--Minor Athletes must complete the process with their parent or guardian. NWBA Membership Registration is unique to each individual and requires signatures.

Click here to learn how to create a SportsEngine account
Click here to learn how to login
Click here to learn how to reset your password

Step #2 – Registration Notes and Required Information

• Athletes should review and complete the necessary information and processes for player eligibility BEFORE completing Athlete Registration. Click the following link for more information on Player Eligibility.
• Individuals who have more than one responsibility (i.e., Coach and Player, Team Representative and Team Reviewer, Committee member and player, etc.) should include all the roles and positions that apply.
• Only one entry for Athlete Registration is required for athletes rostered on multiple teams. For example:
  -Athletes participating with an Adult Division, Military Division AND Women's Division teams should submit one (1) Adult Athlete Registration and include both teams
  -Athletes participating with a Prep AND Varsity teams should submit one (1) Junior Athlete Registration and include both teams
  -Athletes participating with a Junior Division AND a Adult Team should submit one (1) Junior Athlete Registration and include both teams.
• Select the appropriate team or select "No Team" if not affiliated with a team (Note:  If your team is not listed, contact your Team Representative).

Required Information:

• Contact Information
• Date of Birth
• T-Shirt Size
• Disability Information
• Jersey Number
• Personal Info
• Waivers include: Code of Conduct, Liability, Concussion Acknowledgement, SafeSport Acknowledgement (for "Adult Participants")

Junior Athletes

• All High School Athletes must submit the High School Verification Form – Annual Update
• All new athletes must submit the: Junior Minimum Disability Form and a Birth Certificate copy – One-time submission

Non-Athletes 

• Only one entry for Non-Athlete Registration is required for individuals serving in multiple various roles.
• All Non-Athletes are required to submit Background check information as it is integrated into that Registration.

Team Classification Reviewer:

• Must successfully complete the Team Classification Reviewer Test: http://www.nwba.org/teamreviewer
• Valid for two years from date of completion
• Complete no later than September 30 or within 45 days of registering

Officials (Floor Officials or Referees)
Must successfully complete the Officials Test on annual basis. The link to the Officials Exam will be provided to individuals who select “Official” with an Non-Athlete Registration. Officials must score 70% or higher on the first attempt.

Step #3 – Review and Submit Registration
After reviewing the information entered to confirm it is complete and correct, click on "Complete Order" to submit the Individual Registration. A  copy of the receipt and Individual Profile will display and will also be sent to the email included in the SportsEngine profile used to submit the Individual Registration.

Step #4 – Save the Confirmation Email received after submitting the Individual Registration for easy access to it.

Step #5 – Complete SafeSport Training
Trainings and additional resources can be found by visiting: https://www.nwba.org/safety

The cost of Training is included with NWBA membership and therefore no payment will be collected through the processes outlined below.

Adult Participants (age 18 and older)
All Adult Participants submitting any NWBA Individual Membership Registration (i.e., Junior Athlete, Adult Athlete, and Non-Athlete) MUST complete SafeSport Training each season within 10 days of submitting the NWBA Individual Membership Registration and prior to engaging in any activities with the NWBA

-Adult Athlete and Non-Athlete Individual Membership Registration: These participants can directly access the Training by clicking the SafeSport "Complete Certification" button provided in the eligibility/confirmation email received within 24 hours after submitting an NWBA Adult Athlete or Non-Athlete membership registration.
-Junior Athlete Individual Membership Registration(s): These participants will receive an email within 24 hours of submitting their membership registration with the instructions and the access code to complete the training.

Minor/Youth Athletes (age 17 and younger)
Minor/Youth Athletes should complete the age-appropriate Training for Minor/Youth Athletes

Parents
Parents should complete the “Parent’s Guide to Misconduct in Sport” Training.

Junior and Adult Athletes
The Change to Registration Request Form should be completed to update the following information on a submitted entry for Junior Athlete or Adult Athlete Registrations:

1. Teams Selected (or teams rostered on)
2. Jersey Number
3. T-Shirt Size
4. Competition Gender
5. Upload Junior Division Forms (High School Verification, etc.; if applicable)

Changes to classifications should NOT be submitted using Change to Registration Request Form. "Proposed" or "Approved" Classifications should be submitted using the process outlined for the Classification Form at https://www.nwba.org/classificationform.

Please allow for at least 10 days for these changes to be reflected on your entry and team roster.

Non-Athletes
Individuals that completed an entry for Non-Athlete Registration may update it at anytime using the following instructions, HERE.