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Map of all 13 USA Wheelchair Football League Teams

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Essential Eligibility Criteria & Classification

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Essential Eligibility Criteria

All athletes in the USAWFL must meet the following Essential Eligibility Criteria. Essential Eligibility Criteria are the minimum requirements an athlete must be able to complete in order to safely participate in the sport of wheelchair football. Please review the following criteria prior to contacting a team near you.
- Athlete must be to breathe without mechanical assistance
- Athlete must not require head, neck or back bracing
- Athlete must be able to independently manage their own personal care
- Athlete must be able to wear a standard football helmet
- Athlete must be able to follow instructions from officials and effectively communicate independently or with the help of a coach or companion
- Athlete must be able to stay alert and engaged for the length of a play on the field

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Classification

As of the 2024 season, all athletes must go through classification to participate in competition through the USA Wheelchair Football League. Athletes will be classed 1-5 based on how their disability affects their ability to complete the key skills of wheelchair football. To learn more, visit the Classification section of the USAWFL website.