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2023 USAWFL Tournaments

Wheelchair Football Tournaments

  • Chicagoland (Grayslake, IL)
  • Tampa
  • Buffalo
  • Las Vegas

Location, Parking Information & Site Map

The Chicagoland tournament will take place at Grayslake Campus of College of Lake County.

Free parking is available on-site for teams, volunteers and spectators.

A site map and more detailed information will come closer to tournament weekend.

Tournament Schedule

SATURDAY – AUGUST 19 – SUNDAY – AUGUST 20

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Saturday

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Sunday

A full schedule with game matchups and field assignments will come closer to tournament weekend.

 

Who's Playing?

The Chicagoland USAWFL Tournament hosted by Great Lakes Adaptive Sports will have 7 teams in attendance.

  • Arizona Cardinals Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Ability 360 Sports & Fitness
  • Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Greater Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA)
  • Cleveland Browns Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Adaptive Sports Ohio
  • Green Bay Packers Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association (WASA)
  • Kansas City Chiefs Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Midwest Adaptive Sports

Full team rosters will come closer to tournament weekend.

Volunteer with Us!

We need your help ensuring our athletes, officials and fans have a great experience.

Volunteer roles are listed below. To register, please contact GLASA!

 

Volunteer Opportunities:

SET-UP/ BREAKDOWN:

Volunteer will help with set up of the tournament (or tear down depending on session), including marking of fields, setting up banners and signage, packing and unpacking, and check-in of tournament equipment.

  • Physical Skills Required: Highly physical role. Volunteer may need to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for organized and motivated volunteers who are comfortable with following instructions on-site to assist with creating a first-class atmosphere for USAWFL athletes.
  • Time Commitment: 6 hours

 

REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN:

Volunteer will help with checking in all athletes, coaches and volunteers. Volunteers will also serve as a primary point of contact for attendees with questions.

  • Physical Skills Required: Mostly seated role. Lifting less that 5 pounds.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for an organized, customer service oriented volunteer.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours

 

DOWNS PERSON:

Volunteer will ensure players stats will be kept for seasonal posterity using the scoring sheets provided. A sample scoring and stats sheet will be provided on-site for reference to assist the volunteer.

  • Physical Skills Required: Minimally physical role. Must be able to hold up the down marker (approx. 8 lbs.) for the length of a game. May be done seated or standing.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who is semi-knowledgeable in football rules and understands the basics of down management.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

 

BALL PERSON:

Volunteer will ensure officials always have access to at least one ball on the field and one on the sidelines ready to come into play.

  • Physical Skills Required: Minimally physical role. Must be able to track down balls that come off the field of play and get balls to the lead official quickly to keep game play moving.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who wants to be near the action.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

 

SCORER’S TABLE (TIMER):

Volunteer will ensure games run smoothly by running the game clock and keeping score on provided scoreboards. Volunteer will also assist the stats keeping volunteer as appropriate.

  • Physical Skills Required: Mostly seated role.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who is comfortable with football rules and timing and is able to pay close attention to officials during game play.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

 

SCORER’S TABLE (STAT’S KEEPER):

Volunteer will ensure players stats will be kept for seasonal posterity using the scoring sheets provided. A sample scoring and stats sheet will be provided on-site for reference to assist the volunteer.

  • Physical Skills Required: Mostly seated role. 
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who is semi-knowledgeable in football rules and basic stats and can stay focused during the length of a game.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

About GLASA

The 2023 Chicagoland USAWFL Tournament is hosted by GLASA.

The Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association is a 501c3 nonprofit organization based in the Chicagoland community. GLASA provides a continuum of 20+ developmental to elite level adaptive sports locally while also providing programming to athletes in thirty states. GLASA believes that quality of life should never be limited by a physical or visual disability. GLASA proudly serves as a chapter of Move United. More information about GLASA can be found at https://www.GLASA.org.

Location, Parking Information & Site Map

Tampa Convention Center
333 S Franklin St
Tampa, FL 33602

A full site map with exact game location within the convention center will come closer to tournament weekend.

Parking is available on-site for a fee.

Tournament Schedule

SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 9 – SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 10

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Saturday

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Sunday

A full schedule with game matchups and field assignments will come closer to tournament weekend.

Who's Playing?

The Tampa USAWFL Tournament hosted by Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports will have 8 teams in attendance.

  • Arizona Cardinals Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Ability360
  • Birmingham Hammers
    • sponsored by Lakeshore Foundation
  • Buffalo Bills Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports
  • Dallas Cowboys Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by RISE Adaptive
  • Green Bay Packers Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association (WASA)
  • Los Angeles Rams Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Angel City Sports
  • New Orleans Saints Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by S.M.C.L.
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports

Volunteer with Us!

We need your help ensuring our athletes, officials and fans have a great experience.

Volunteer roles are listed below. To register, please contact Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports!

 

Volunteer Opportunities:

SET-UP/ BREAKDOWN:

Volunteer will help with set up of the tournament (or tear down depending on session), including marking of fields, setting up banners and signage, packing and unpacking, and check-in of tournament equipment.

  • Physical Skills Required: Highly physical role. Volunteer may need to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for organized and motivated volunteers who are comfortable with following instructions on-site to assist with creating a first-class atmosphere for USAWFL athletes.
  • Time Commitment: 6 hours

 

REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN:

Volunteer will help with checking in all athletes, coaches and volunteers. Volunteers will also serve as a primary point of contact for attendees with questions.

  • Physical Skills Required: Mostly seated role. Lifting less that 5 pounds.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for an organized, customer service oriented volunteer.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours

 

DOWNS PERSON:

Volunteer will ensure players stats will be kept for seasonal posterity using the scoring sheets provided. A sample scoring and stats sheet will be provided on-site for reference to assist the volunteer.

  • Physical Skills Required: Minimally physical role. Must be able to hold up the down marker (approx. 8 lbs.) for the length of a game. May be done seated or standing.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who is semi-knowledgeable in football rules and understands the basics of down management.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

 

BALL PERSON:

Volunteer will ensure officials always have access to at least one ball on the field and one on the sidelines ready to come into play.

  • Physical Skills Required: Minimally physical role. Must be able to track down balls that come off the field of play and get balls to the lead official quickly to keep game play moving.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who wants to be near the action.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

 

SCORER’S TABLE (TIMER):

Volunteer will ensure games run smoothly by running the game clock and keeping score on provided scoreboards. Volunteer will also assist the stats keeping volunteer as appropriate.

  • Physical Skills Required: Mostly seated role.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who is comfortable with football rules and timing and is able to pay close attention to officials during game play.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

 

SCORER’S TABLE (STAT’S KEEPER):

Volunteer will ensure players stats will be kept for seasonal posterity using the scoring sheets provided. A sample scoring and stats sheet will be provided on-site for reference to assist the volunteer.

  • Physical Skills Required: Mostly seated role. 
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who is semi-knowledgeable in football rules and basic stats and can stay focused during the length of a game.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

About Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports

The 2023 USAWFL Tampa Tournament is hosted by Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports.

 

As a signature program of Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation, the mission of HC Adaptive Sports program is to promote health, independence and personal growth through sports for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.

HC Adaptive Sports provides year-round sports and recreation programs that promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and recreational and competitive sports opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities.

With more than 300 athletes participating each year, HC Adaptive Sports has something for everyone to compete in!

Learn more at www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/recreation-and-culture/sports-and-athletics/hc-adaptive-sports

Tournament Schedule

SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 30 – SUNDAY – OCTOBER 1

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Saturday

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Sunday

A full schedule with game matchups and field assignments will come closer to tournament weekend.

Who's Playing?

The Buffalo USAWFL Tournament hosted by Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports will have 8 teams in attendance.

  • Buffalo Bills Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports
  • Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by GLASA
  • Cleveland Browns Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Adaptive Sports Ohio
  • Dallas Cowboys Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by RISE Adaptive Sports
  • Kansas City Chiefs Wheelchair Football team
    • sponsored by Midwest Adaptive Sports
  • New Orleans Saints Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by S.M.G.A.

Full tournament rosters to come closer to tournament weekend.

Volunteer With Us!

We need your help ensuring our athletes, officials and fans have a great experience.

Volunteer roles are listed below. To register, please contact Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports!

 

Volunteer Opportunities:

SET-UP/ BREAKDOWN:

Volunteer will help with set up of the tournament (or tear down depending on session), including marking of fields, setting up banners and signage, packing and unpacking, and check-in of tournament equipment.

  • Physical Skills Required: Highly physical role. Volunteer may need to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for organized and motivated volunteers who are comfortable with following instructions on-site to assist with creating a first-class atmosphere for USAWFL athletes.
  • Time Commitment: 6 hours

 

REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN:

Volunteer will help with checking in all athletes, coaches and volunteers. Volunteers will also serve as a primary point of contact for attendees with questions.

  • Physical Skills Required: Mostly seated role. Lifting less that 5 pounds.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for an organized, customer service oriented volunteer.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours

 

DOWNS PERSON:

Volunteer will ensure players stats will be kept for seasonal posterity using the scoring sheets provided. A sample scoring and stats sheet will be provided on-site for reference to assist the volunteer.

  • Physical Skills Required: Minimally physical role. Must be able to hold up the down marker (approx. 8 lbs.) for the length of a game. May be done seated or standing.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who is semi-knowledgeable in football rules and understands the basics of down management.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

 

BALL PERSON:

Volunteer will ensure officials always have access to at least one ball on the field and one on the sidelines ready to come into play.

  • Physical Skills Required: Minimally physical role. Must be able to track down balls that come off the field of play and get balls to the lead official quickly to keep game play moving.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who wants to be near the action.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

 

SCORER’S TABLE (TIMER):

Volunteer will ensure games run smoothly by running the game clock and keeping score on provided scoreboards. Volunteer will also assist the stats keeping volunteer as appropriate.

  • Physical Skills Required: Mostly seated role.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who is comfortable with football rules and timing and is able to pay close attention to officials during game play.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

 

SCORER’S TABLE (STAT’S KEEPER):

Volunteer will ensure players stats will be kept for seasonal posterity using the scoring sheets provided. A sample scoring and stats sheet will be provided on-site for reference to assist the volunteer.

  • Physical Skills Required: Mostly seated role. 
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who is semi-knowledgeable in football rules and basic stats and can stay focused during the length of a game.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

About Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports

Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports was formed to provide adults and children with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities with the opportunity to participate in sports, make friends, and grow. Now, we offer a variety of programs, always looking to expand and to serve a new group of athletes.

As a 501(c)(3) organization, we rely on grants and donations to maintain our equipment such as sleds, sports wheelchairs, helmets, gloves, and sticks, as well as the travel expenses for regional and national tournaments. This money goes directly to support our adaptive athletes with the goal of using sports to positively change their lives. If you are interested in participating in one of our programs or would like to inquire about sponsoring an athlete/program please visit https://greaterbuffaloadaptivesports.org/about-us/.

Tournament Schedule

SATURDAY – OCTOBER 21 – SUNDAY – OCTOBER 22

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM on Saturday

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM on Sunday

A full schedule with game matchups and field assignments will come closer to tournament weekend.

Who's Playing?

The Las Vegas USAWFL Tournament hosted by City of Las Vegas – Adaptive Recreation will have 8 teams in attendance.

  • Arizona Cardinals Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Ability 360 Sports & Fitness
  • Birmingham Hammers Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Lakeshore Foundation
  • Buffalo Bills Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports
  • Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by GLASA
  • Dallas Cowboys Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by RISE Adaptive Sports
  • Green Bay Packers Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Wisconsin Adaptive Sports Association (WASA)
  • Los Angeles Rams Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Angel City Sports
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wheelchair Football Team
    • sponsored by Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports

Full tournament rosters to come closer to tournament weekend.

Volunteer with Us!

We need your help ensuring our athletes, officials and fans have a great experience.

Volunteer roles are listed below. To register, please contact Las Vegas Parks and Recreation!

 

Volunteer Opportunities:

SET-UP/ BREAKDOWN:

Volunteer will help with set up of the tournament (or tear down depending on session), including marking of fields, setting up banners and signage, packing and unpacking, and check-in of tournament equipment.

  • Physical Skills Required: Highly physical role. Volunteer may need to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for organized and motivated volunteers who are comfortable with following instructions on-site to assist with creating a first-class atmosphere for USAWFL athletes.
  • Time Commitment: 6 hours

 

REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN:

Volunteer will help with checking in all athletes, coaches and volunteers. Volunteers will also serve as a primary point of contact for attendees with questions.

  • Physical Skills Required: Mostly seated role. Lifting less that 5 pounds.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for an organized, customer service oriented volunteer.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours

 

DOWNS PERSON:

Volunteer will ensure players stats will be kept for seasonal posterity using the scoring sheets provided. A sample scoring and stats sheet will be provided on-site for reference to assist the volunteer.

  • Physical Skills Required: Minimally physical role. Must be able to hold up the down marker (approx. 8 lbs.) for the length of a game. May be done seated or standing.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who is semi-knowledgeable in football rules and understands the basics of down management.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

 

BALL PERSON:

Volunteer will ensure officials always have access to at least one ball on the field and one on the sidelines ready to come into play.

  • Physical Skills Required: Minimally physical role. Must be able to track down balls that come off the field of play and get balls to the lead official quickly to keep game play moving.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who wants to be near the action.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

 

SCORER’S TABLE (TIMER):

Volunteer will ensure games run smoothly by running the game clock and keeping score on provided scoreboards. Volunteer will also assist the stats keeping volunteer as appropriate.

  • Physical Skills Required: Mostly seated role.
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who is comfortable with football rules and timing and is able to pay close attention to officials during game play.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

 

SCORER’S TABLE (STAT’S KEEPER):

Volunteer will ensure players stats will be kept for seasonal posterity using the scoring sheets provided. A sample scoring and stats sheet will be provided on-site for reference to assist the volunteer.

  • Physical Skills Required: Mostly seated role. 
  • Key Role Assets: Best suited for a volunteer who is semi-knowledgeable in football rules and basic stats and can stay focused during the length of a game.
  • Time Commitment: 4 hours (2 games)

About City of Las Vegas - Adaptive Recreation

The mission of the city of Las Vegas is to provide residents, visitors and the business community with the highest quality municipal services in an efficient, courteous manner and to enhance the quality of life through planning and visionary leadership. This mission sets the foundation for the Department of Parks and Recreation in their efforts to provide programs and services that foster community pride and an improved quality of life through recreation, education, outreach and community services that promotes healthy lifestyles and sustainable neighborhoods.

 

Learn More here: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Adaptive-Recreation

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