The International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) is an international sports organization for athletes with a physical disability and is one of the founding organizations of the Paralympic Games.
IWAS WORLD GAMES AND IWAS WORLD YOUTH GAMES
As the United States’ primary member of IWAS, Move United has fielded a delegation of exemplary athletes to the IWAS World Games and IWAS World Youth Games over the years. “The IWAS World Games is a biennial event featuring multiple sports, aiming to give aspiring athletes with physical impairments their first taste of international competition and [experienced] athletes the chance to continue competing,” states IWAS. Individual entries to the IWAS World Games and IWAS World Youth Games are not permitted. Athletes attending the Games must travel as a member of the USA delegation that is managed by Move United.
If interested in learning about the eligibility requirements or applying as an athlete or as staff, please read the information below and check back here for updates or contact Jessie Cloy at jcloy@moveunitedsport.org.
The IWAS World Games 2022 will be held in Vila Real de Santo Antonio, Portugal from November 23 – 29, 2022. Sports on the program include athletics (track and field), swimming, para powerlifting, and Cerebral Palsy (7-a-side) football. Learn more at https://iwasf.com/iwas-games/iwas-world-games/iwas-world-games-2022.
Move United plans to send a delegation to the IWAS World Games 2022 to compete in para powerlifting, swimming, and track and field. Athletes and staff interested in being a part of the delegation must apply. See below for eligibility requirements for athletes and staff.
Applications due August 5, 2022
Competition Age Divisions
Para Powerlifting
Swimming
Track and Field
Minimum Qualifying Standards by Sport
Athletes
There are two athlete applications to be completed for submission to be considered complete.
Note: A minimum of 12 qualified athletes must apply in order for a delegation to be named. A minimum of 3 athletes per sport must qualify and be selected to the team in order for that sport to be represented by the USA.
Estimated cost per athlete: $3500
Note: There may be additional airline costs due to airline age restriction requirements for younger athletes.
Athletes with financial hardship may apply for a Ralph Armento scholarship. If selected, funds must be used to offset the cost of the trip. (More information to come on scholarship opportunity.)
Selection: Athletes will be notified the week of August 15th whether or not they have been selected to join the delegation. The athlete’s competitiveness and the athlete’s ability to travel independently will be primary factors in selection. Not all athletes that meet the qualifying standard may be selected due to the team’s size capacity.
Staff
Move United will fund the staff to support this delegation.
Selection: Staff will be notified on or before the week of August 15th whether or not they have been selected to join the delegation.
Selections are made by members of the Move United staff and the Move United Competition Committee.
Staff selections are made by Move United staff and the Move United Competition Committee.
Athletes
(If selected, the athlete must obtain each prior to the start of competition)
Staff
(If selected, the staff must obtain each prior to the start of competition)
The U.S. delegation has attended the following IWAS World Games: