Expansion Team Interest
Looking to join the USAWFL? Learn everything you need to get a team started.
Why You Should Join
The USA Wheelchair Football League brings together highly trained coaches with passionate athletes, building skills and inspiring athletes to excel both on and off the field through teamwork, dedication, and resilience.
To see this vision through, we must first build a solid foundation for the League. Slow and steady growth allows Move United an opportunity to provide more funding to teams, while thoroughly vetting and evaluating League-wide programs to ensure the sustainability of The USA Wheelchair Football League for years to come. This foundation building ensures the USAWFL is prepared for rapid growth in the future.
For the foreseeable future, expansion will be available to teams either by invitation only or through a small group application. Each fall, Move United will decide upon expansion goals, such as growth into new regions, teams that serve underrepresented groups, and more. Then we will contact teams who have filled out the interest form who match the year’s goals about applying for admission.
Requirements
Prior to filling out the New Team Application form, please review the requirements below and make sure your team will be able to fulfill the minimum requirements for inclusion in the USA Wheelchair Football League.
Move United Membership
All teams must be affiliated with a Move United Member Organization at the Inclusive Club Level or above. For information on how to become a Member Organization with Move United, please visit our Membership section.
Commitment to Coaches Training
All teams must have a coach complete the training and certification as part of the USA Wheelchair Football League's coaching education platform. In person coach training dates can be found on the Move United Events Calendar. Online coach training will launch online in 2022.
Commitment to Participate in Full Season
New teams must commit to participate in the full competitive season. Currently 2 fall tournaments, but this could change as league expansion continues.
Commitment to Serving Veterans
The USA Wheelchair Football League was founded thanks in part to a BWF-NFL Salute to Service partnership. This partnership, along with Move United Warfighters, is committed to serving veterans, and all teams will be asked to include veteran participants.
Resources
Please take the time to review the resources and guides below as they answer many questions about how to put together a wheelchair football team, as well as the rules and regulations of the sport.
New Team Playbook
The USA Wheelchair Football League’s New Team Playbook includes information on Budgeting, Annual Timelines, Finding Training Facilities, Coach & Player Recruitment, Risk Management and more.
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USA Wheelchair Football League Rulebook
Learn all the rules of the USA Wheelchair Football League as well as player requirements, field specifications and equipment needs.
Host a Clinic Playbook
Learn everything you need to host a successful wheelchair football clinic. This includes everything from facility needs, to setting up drill stations, to drills and skills you’ll want to focus on.
Still have questions? Contact Karalyn at kstott@moveunitedsport.org