National Wheelchair Basketball Association

If you are a returning NWBA player, please use your previous SportsEngine profile to complete any entry for registration. DO NOT CREATE A NEW A SPORTSENGINE PROFILE. 

1. Click here to learn how to create a SportsEngine account
2. Click here to learn how to login
3. Click here to learn how to reset your password

Team Registration MUST be submitted in order for that team to be available in Individual Registration. Click here for more information on Team Registration.

Players registering for the Varsity 14-18 registration must be born on or before July 31, 2012.

Please ensure you have reviewed and completed the necessary information and processes for player eligibility with the NWBA. This information and processes should be completed (if necessary) PRIOR to completing Athlete Registration.

Please click HERE for more information on Player Eligibility.

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Please see below for "Step 1 Required Information" required by the Junior Division for a one-time submission and/or annual basis. Visit the Junior Division webpage at www.nwba.org/juniordivision and view 'Forms' tab for more info.

The Membership Dues for athletes for the 2025-26 NWBA season will be:

• Early Individual Registration
  • August 1, 2025 thru September 30 = $40 Junior Varsity Athlete
• Open Individual Registration
  • Register October 1 and after = $50 Junior Varsity Athlete
     

NOTE: Members are only required to pay for one membership per season. 

Payment Information

• Debit/Credit Card payments submitted online through Individual Registration will be charged online processing fees of 3.15% of the total + $1.50 per payment
• An Individual Registration Fee Waiver Request is available for participants with significant financial hardship. Please submit a summary of your detailed request to Erich Groezinger at erichgroezinger@nwba.org
• Payment options are available for teams or organizations to sponsor individual registration dues of team athletes and non-athletes. 

Welcome to the 2025-26 season of NWBA Junior Athlete Membership Registration season. Athletes that also participate on an Adult Division (DI, DII or DIII) and/or Women's Division team(s) may register for those teams during this Junior Membership Registration as well to avoid paying multiple Registration fees.

#1 - Registration Notes and Required Information

• The option for registering someone else is ONLY for parents registering a minor participant (under 18 years of age).
• Only one entry for Athlete Membership Registration is required for athletes to be rostered on multiple teams. Athletes participating with an Adult Division AND/OR Women's Division teams should submit one (1) Junior Athlete Membership Registration and include all teams. For example:

--Athletes participating with a Prep AND Varsity teams should submit one (1) Junior Athlete Registration and include both teams.
--Athletes participating with a Junior Division AND an Adult Team should submit one (1) Junior Athlete Registration and include both teams.

• Select the appropriate team or select "No Team" if not affiliated with a team (Note:  If your team is not listed, contact your Team Representative).
• Athletes should review and complete the necessary information and processes for player eligibility BEFORE completing Athlete Registration. Click the following link for more information on Player Eligibility.

Required Information:

• Contact Information
• Date of Birth
• T-Shirt Size
• Disability Information
• Jersey Number
• Personal Info
• Waivers include: Code of Conduct, Liability, Concussion Acknowledgement, SafeSport Acknowledgement (for "Adult Participants") 
• All High School Athletes must submit the High School Verification Form – Annual Update
• All new athletes must submit the: Junior Minimum Disability Form and a Birth Certificate copy – One-time submission

#2 - Review and Submit Registration
After reviewing the information entered, confirm it is complete and correct, and click on "Complete Order" to submit the Individual Registration. A copy of the receipt and Individual Profile will display and will also be sent to the email included in the SportsEngine profile used to submit the Individual Registration.

#3- Save the Confirmation Email received after submitting the Individual Registration for easy access to it.

#4 - Complete SafeSport Training (required for Adult Participants age 18 and over / optional for Minor Athletes under age 18 and Parents)

The cost of Training is included with NWBA membership and therefore no payment will be collected through the processes outlined below.

Trainings and additional resources can be found by visiting: https://www.nwba.org/safety

Junior Athlete Membership Registrations will receive an email within 24 hours of submitting their membership registration with the instructions and the link to complete the Training through "Absorb" which is the platform hosted by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Training is required for Adult Participants (age 18 and older) and optional for Minor/Youth Athletes (age 17 and younger) and Parents.

• Adult Participants (age 18 and older) submitting any NWBA Individual Membership Registration (i.e., Junior Athlete, Adult Athlete, and Non-Athlete) MUST complete SafeSport Training each season before participating in any NWBA activities AND within the first 10 days of either submitting an NWBA membership registration or upon beginning a new role subjecting the Adult Participant to the MAAPP. 
• Minor/Youth Athletes (age 17 and younger) are encouraged to complete the age-appropriate Training for Minor/Youth Athletes
• Parents are encouraged to complete the “Parent’s Guide to Misconduct in Sport” Training.