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You Belong At WASA
Our Athletes are the heart of our organization. From beginners to Paralympians, we’re here to welcome and encourage you to live your fullest life, on and off the court.
Most WASA athletes have physical disabilities or visual impairments including individuals who are born with or acquire a disability, including:
Paraplegia/quadriplegia
Visually impairments or blindness
Amputations
Spina Bifida
Cerebral Palsy
Muscular disorders
Neurogenetic disorders
Individuals with minimal disabilities that don’t allow them to run, jump, or play able-bodied sports.
Confidence ★ Independence★ Community ★ Strength ★ Friendships ★ Wellness ★
Confidence ★ Independence★ Community ★ Strength ★ Friendships ★ Wellness ★
Annual Athlete Membership
Benefits:
Use of Adaptive Sports Equipment
Participation in a variety of WASA events and activities.
Requirements
$50 Annual Fee (September - August)
Agreement with Code of Conduct & Team Policies.
✮ Veterans Receive FREE Registration. ✮
Wheelchair Basketball ★ Wheelchair Rugby★ Wheelchair Lacrosse ★ Sled Hockey ★ Wheelchair Football ★ Wheelchair Tennis ★
Wheelchair Basketball ★ Wheelchair Rugby★ Wheelchair Lacrosse ★ Sled Hockey ★ Wheelchair Football ★ Wheelchair Tennis ★
Competitive Team Fees
WASA requires a Competitive Program Fee per Sport for athletes participating in tournaments, games and competitions. This fee is in addition to the WASA Membership Fee.
The fee is $200 for the first sport, and $100 for each subsequent competitive program an athlete participates in.
This fee covers:
Participate in Competitions
Registration Team Fees
Tournament Entry Fees
Coaching Staff and Fees
All Facility Costs
Use of Equipment
Team Uniform Jersey
National Association Fee (example, NWBA, USA Hockey, USWRA)
Administrative support for travel accommodations, registration etc.
Travel Reimbursement according to Program specific Reimbursement Policy
✮ Veterans Receive FREE Registration. ✮
Unbeatable Rookie Rates
We know that starting something new can come with a bit of uncertainty. You can practice and train with a team for FREE for one year. Then, when you are ready to commit and compete, you join as a full team member.
WASA Travel Reimbursement
WASA will provide travel reimbursements based on available funds.
Each Sport will have a specific travel reimbursement policy and season budget. All travel reimbursement MUST be pre-approved by the WASA Board of Directors prior to travel.
To qualify for travel reimbursement an athlete must:
Pay WASA and Sport Fee
Participate in Fundraising (Letter Campaign, Sponsorship, Unite Way Giving etc.)
Volunteer 6 Hours at a WASA Events (Big Cheese, Softball Tournament, Demo’s, etc.)
Complete a Grant Request (CAF, D4I, Kelly Brush etc.) and/or Find Tournament Sponsorships
WASA will provide the tools to help each athlete be successful with fundraising and grant writing. There is an incentive program to earn more money toward individual travel reimbursement.
WASA Fundraising Incentive Plan
WASA athletes have an opportunity to increase their allowable travel reimbursement allotment through individual fundraising.
Individual fundraising opportunities include personal campaign letters, direction of United Way Funds, School demonstrations, Corporate Sponsorships for events, and any other fundraising ideas you are willing to coordinate and volunteer.
WASA administrators will support all fundraising efforts pending schedule availability. Samples of fundraising letter campaigns are available as well.