COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO – The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) is excited to launch the individual membership and registration process for the 2022-2023 NWBA season. Individuals are invited to become a member for the first time or renew their membership with the NWBA. For the 9th year and 2022-23 season, the NWBA will utilize the same membership platform, SportsEngine. 

Early Individual Registration for Athletes and Non-Athletes opens at 5 p.m. Mountain time on Monday, August 1.

To become a NWBA member in good standing, you will have completed each of the following:

1. Establish, or sign into existing SportsEngine Account (same as previous years)

2. Establish or renew your NWBA Membership (integrated directly in the registration process)

3. Complete applicable 2022 / 2023 Registration Session (Junior Athlete, Adult Athlete or Non-Athlete Registration Sessions)

Various requirements apply for each membership category and registration session. Details can also be found at https://www.nwba.org/individualregistration.

REGISTER BETWEEN AUGUST 1-17 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN ENTRY IN THE INDIVIDUAL PRIZE PACK GIVEAWAY

All individuals who register between 5 p.m. Mountain time on Monday, August 1 and 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday, August 17 are eligible for an entry in the individual prize pack giveaway. Scroll down for more information. 

PLEASE NOTE: Links below will be enabled at 5 p.m. MT on Monday, August 1.

The Membership Dues for athletes for the 2022-23 NWBA season will be:

• Early Individual Registration
  • Register by October 4
  • $25 Junior Athlete and $30 Adult Athlete

• Open Individual Registration
  • Register October 5 and after
  • $35 Junior Athlete and $40 Adult Athlete

For individuals registered on multiple teams, you will only be required to register and pay one time (i.e. athletes on an Junior, Adult Division (DI, DII or DIII) and/or Women's Division teams may register for those teams during one registration session).

A team must complete Team Registration (linked here) prior to an individual completing any Athlete (Junior and Adult) or Non-Athlete Registration.

Individual Registration dates are the same for Non-Athletes, which are individuals who serve in 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, Affiliate (Employees, Interns, Contractors, etc.).

Only one entry for Non-Athlete Registration is required for individuals serving in various Non-Athlete roles list above.

The 2022-23 NWBA Non-Athlete Membership Dues will be:

• Early Individual Registration
  • Register by October 4 = $60 for Non-Athlete

• Open Individual Registration
  • Register October 5 and after = $70 for Non-Athlete

Athletes that also serve in Non-Athlete roles should submit both an Athlete Registration and a Non-Athlete Registration.

NOTE: Registered Adult Athletes (paid $30 membership due) that need to register also as a Non-Athlete will only be charged an additional $30 for the Non-Athlete fee when completing an entry for 2022-23 Non-Athlete Registration. The Non-Athlete fee is necessary to cover the cost of background checks required for Non-Athletes.

Non-Athletes, in order to ensure the safety of our Athletes, are required to successfully pass a background check, which is integrated directly into the registration process, and to complete SafeSport Training.

REGISTER TODAY FOR INCREDIBLE PRIZES!

The National Wheelchair Basketball Association is excited to announce the Individual Prize Package Giveaway for individuals registering from August 1-17, 2022. All individuals who register between 5 p.m. Mountain time on Monday, August 1 and 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday, August 17 are eligible for the drawing. 

Similar to previous years, to be eligible to win you must complete an entry for the 2022-23 NWBA Individual Registration (Junior Athlete, Adult Athlete and Non-Athlete Registration) and pay any/all membership dues.

The number of winners will be determined by number of entries received, and winners will be selected at random. The prize packages will include Molten basketballs, NWBA apparel, U.S. National Team signed memorabilia or other great items.