COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) has announced that Event Sanction Applications are now available for those interested in hosting a NWBA sanctioned event for the 2024-2025 NWBA season. By sanctioning an NWBA event (e.g. single game, tournament, clinic, or fundraiser), our goal is to collaborate with you to ensure your event:

1. Has only registered NWBA members competing and coaching 

• All participants in the bench areas and on-court are completely registered as a Junior Athlete, Adult Athlete or Non-Athlete with the NWBA. This includes, but not limited to, membership requirements for SafeSport certification and valid background screening for the security of our members and attendees.

2. Has insurance coverage, which supports participants in case of injury 

3. Counts towards postseason rankings (if the event includes games) 

• Teams must be registered with the NWBA 
• Athletes and Non-Athletes must be registered with the NWBA 
• We want your games to count 

4. Is communicated and marketed to our membership

5. Scores are published (with results and records recognized) online after the event

6. Event is supported by recognized NWBA personnel, which may include officials, classifiers, partners and national office personnel 

7. Event is executed and operated using NWBA Policies & Procedures, divisional guidelines, official playing rules and athlete safety policies.