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Akron, Ohio will host 2022 NWBA Toyota Women’s Wheelchair Basketball National Championships presented by ABC Medical

By NWBA, 02/16/22, 12:45PM CST

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Event to be held on April 22-24 at University of Akron

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO – The National Wheelchair Basketball Association Board of Directors is excited to announce the dates and location for the Women’s Division portion of the 2022 NWBA Toyota National Championship Series presented by ABC Medical. The following national tournaments will be hosted in Akron, Ohio:

  • Toyota Women’s Wheelchair Basketball National Championships presented by ABC Medical: April 22-24
     

The event will be hosted at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) on campus at the University of Akron. The SRWC has an open floor plan with any necessary amenity available making for a superior host venue. The competition area will include three basketball courts; two which will be used for games and one for wheelchair storage/vendors. For more information on the facility please visit the website at https://www.uakron.edu/rec/.

In 2019 the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Buckeye Chapter Buckeye Cup presented by Invacare was hosted at the SRWC on campus at the University of Akron. The 2019 PVA Buckeye Cup was host to a 17-team tournament that included teams in Adult Division I, Adult Division II, Adult Division III and Varsity. Thus, showcasing the ability for this venue to host wheelchair basketball events. 

The NWBA appreciates the support of Akron / Summit Convention & Visitor’s Bureau and additional local partners for this event. We look forward to working with them to host a great event for NWBA members in their community.

The host hotel for the event is 
Holiday Inn Akron West - Fairlawn (4073 Medina Rd, Akron, OH 44333).  More information for booking is available here.

The Local Organizing Committee and NWBA will continue to work to develop and publish information to allow potential attendees and teams to plan accordingly. Please visit www.nwba.org/nationals for updated information on this event.