Wheelchair Softball
Wheelchair softball is played under the official rules of 16” slow pitch softball as approved by the Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA) with several exceptions. The game is played on a paved surface, usually a parking lot. ENWAA’s team is called the Nebraska Barons and is a member of the National Wheelchair Softball Association (www.wheelchairsoftball.com). ENWAA has sent a team to most of the 26 annual national wheelchair softball tournaments. The Barons generally practice once a week during the summer and participates in several tournaments in the Midwest U.S. each year. The Barons were national champions in 2003 and 2004.

Who may participate? Generally, anyone with a permanent disability to a lower extremity can play wheelchair softball. Every player needs to be “certified” to determine eligibility and level of disability. Men, women, and children are invited to play on our team.
For more information: info@enwaa.org

Wheelchair Basketball
Men’s Wheelchair Basketball is played on a regulation court using NCAA men’s basketball rules with some exceptions. Rules for dribbling and lane violations are the main exceptions. ENWAA’s team is sponsored by Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital (www.madonna.org) in Lincoln, NE and is called the Madonna Magic. The Magic participate in the Midwest Conference of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association (www.nwba.org). Our team generally practices once a week during the fall and winter and participates in several tournaments in the Midwest U.S. each year.

Who may participate? Generally, anyone with a permanent disability to a lower extremity can play wheelchair basketball. Every player needs to be “certified” to determine eligibility and level of disability. Men, women, and children may play on our men’s team.
For more information: info@enwaa.org

Sitting Volleyball
A volleyball court and net are modifed for Sitting Volleyball. A regulation sitting volleyball court is 6m x 10m, and the net is 1.15m for men and 1.0m for women. Players play sitting on the floor.

Who may participate? Generally, anyone with a permanent disability can play, but able bodied athletes are welcome to participate as this program is being developed.
For more information: info@enwaa.org

Other Sports
ENWAA has supported other adult wheelchair sports such as quad rugby, tennis, and snow skiing, but our current membership does not currently have much interest in these sports. We are always looking for new programs, so let us know if there is a sport we can help you with.