Wheelchair Football is the newest team sport offered by Move United’s membership network.
It provides an exciting option for athletes looking for a fast-paced, competitive sport. Beginning this fall, the USA Wheelchair Football League will bring you all of the hard-hitting, fast-paced, action you enjoy. This league is the first of it’s kind for adults with physical disabilities looking to play America’s Favorite Sport.
What can you expect?
Our players go fast! Forget a 4.48 second 40-yard dash, a USAWFL player can go do it in under 4 seconds!
Our athletes are tough and aren’t afraid to take a hit.
All of the excitement of football, played by amazing athletes!
Learn More About the USA Wheelchair Football League
Rulebook
A copy of the 2020 Official USA Wheelchair Football League Rules and Regulations can be downloaded here.
For a quick look at some of the major adaptations of the sport from the Stand Up game you’re familiar with, check out our Major Adaptations Overview.
Find a Team
The League’s inaugural season begins in August and features four teams in Los Angeles, Phoenix, Kansas City and Chicago competing in the 2020 season. Look for expansion teams planned for future seasons in a community near you. Interested in playing, but don’t see a team near you? Contact kstott@moveunitedsport.org to talk about how we can get you connected.
Attend or Host a Clinic
We believe football is for everyone. Do you want to try out this exciting new sport? Attend one of our clinics, hop in a chair, and learn the skills you need to participate in wheelchair football!
Do you share in this goal, and want to host a clinic to introduce athletes to the exciting sport of wheelchair football?
Review this Clinic FAQ sheet and learn about what equipment and space you might need, as well as how we can help!
Submit Your Team Information
Coaches needing to submit their current team rosters to the League can do so using the form below. All current team roster information, including date of birth and disability-related confirmation documents, should be submitted by no later than one month prior to the start of the season (July 1).
Attend a Training for Coaches or Officials
Training includes:
Concussion Protocol Training
SafeSport Training
Wheelchair Football Coaches Certification
Contact kstott@dsusa.org for a list of dates and locations to register for a Wheelchair Football Coaches Certification.
