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random article about wikipedia contact us contribute help learn to edit community portal recent changes upload file special pages search search appearance donate create account log in personal tools donate create account log in contents move to sidebar hide top 1 history toggle history subsection 1 1 american association of adapted sports programs aaasp 1 2 interscholastic rules 1 3 usa wheelchair football 1 4 classification 1 5 scoring 1 6 team rules 1 7 basic rundown of the sport 2 usa wheelchair football league toggle usa wheelchair football league subsection 2 1 player qualification 3 athlete promotion 4 rules and gameplay 5 development and promotion toggle development and promotion subsection 5 1 scoring 5 2 required equipment 5 3 coaches officials 6 see also 7 references 8 external links toggle the table of contents wheelchair football american 4 languages العربية čeština deutsch ikinyarwanda edit links article talk english read edit view history tools tools move to sidebar hide actions read edit view history general what links here related changes upload file permanent link page information cite this page get shortened url switch to legacy parser print export download as pdf printable version in other projects wikimedia commons wikidata item appearance move to sidebar hide from wikipedia the free encyclopedia redirected from wheelchair football american sport for people with physical disabilities this article contains promotional content please help improve it by removing promotional language and inappropriate external links and by adding encyclopedic text written from a neutral point of view see our advice if the article is about you and read our scam warning in case someone asks for money to edit this article june 2021 learn how and when to remove this message wheelchair football boy playing on an american wheelchair football team highest governing body american association of adapted sports programs aaasp usa wheelchair football league first played atlanta georgia usa characteristics contact contact team members 6 or more 6 at a time during game mixed sex yes type indoor equipment football manual wheelchair and power wheelchair wheelchair football is a variation of gridiron football played in wheelchairs both manual wheelchairs and power wheelchairs history edit the sport of wheelchair football was developed by professor tim nugent in 1948 the sport of wheelchair football was developed for interscholastic competition grades 1 12 by the american association of adapted sports programs aaasp of atlanta georgia usa in 2005 to incorporate both the manual and power wheelchairs during game play this was the first development and dissemination of training manuals videos and interscholastic policies and procedures for the sport and the first league wheelchair football is patterned after american football and is thus different from powerchair football or wheelchair soccer both adaptations of association football a competitive wheelchair football league for adults the usa wheelchair football league was launched by move united in 2020 and is open to adults with qualifying disabilities who play in a manual sport wheelchair american association of adapted sports programs aaasp edit the sport follows adaptations of american football rules to suit athletes who use wheelchairs with specific safety considerations and mobility accommodations in the united kingdom a variant of the sport is governed by the british american football association bafa this version is played with seven players per side on smaller indoor courts and includes rule adaptations for both manual and powered wheelchair users the game emphasizes inclusivity limits physical contact and promotes tactical team play 1 interscholastic rules edit the game of wheelchair football is played on a standard basketball court 28 metres 92 ft long by 15 metres 49 ft wide the required court markings are a center line and circle and a key area measuring 8 metres 26 ft 3 in wide by 1 75 metres 5 ft 9 in deep at each end of the court it can be played either indoors or outside as long as it meets the standard requirements 2 all athletes must use either a manual or a power wheelchair when competing in the sport specified rules for manual and power wheelchair users players using manual wheelchairs players using powerchair wheelchairs players in manual chairs have successfully tackled an opponent when they tag the opponent with two hands on the body and above the knees players in power chairs will have a successful tackle when they tag the opponent with one hand on the opponent s body or chair aaasp interscholastic rules can be downloaded at the website 3 a training video for coaches including a breakdown of all rules with motion graphics for potential plays can also be viewed 4 aaasp does not use a traditional disability sport classification system in any of its adaptedsports in forming legal teams it instead evaluates the overall functional ability and skill level of all players combined and assigns the team to either the varsity of junior varsity division of its league this less restrictive approach for forming legal teams has made the creation of local school based teams and statewide league competition possible for example in 2024 aaasp had 14 interscholastic wheelchair football teams in georgia wheelchair football can be played indoors or outdoors on a hard surface such as a basketball court or on a standard turf field the field dimensions for wheelchair football typically measure 60 yards in length and 25 yards in width with end zones that are 8 yards deep the field is divided into four 15 yard segments teams are usually coeducational and consist of six players though rosters may range from five to fourteen athletes depending on league regulations and field space a standard sized foam football is used to accommodate players of varying physical abilities players are classified into three functional levels based on their physical capabilities level 1 players with full use of their arms hands and vision level 2 players with limited movement in their arms and or hands possibly accompanied by visual impairments level 3 players with no arm movement and or limited vision scoring rules are adapted based on player classification for level 1 players traditional methods such as kickoffs punts and passes are used for levels 2 and 3 points may be awarded for completed passes if the ball contacts the player s body between the hands and elbows allowing inclusivity for those with limited mobility usa wheelchair football edit classification edit wheelchair football players are classified into three different levels and the rules of play are slightly different for each level level 1 players have full use of their arms hands and eyes level 2 players have limited arm and or hand movement and may have some type of visual impairment level 3 players have no arm movement capability and or have limited sight 5 the rules for level 1 players are somewhat similar to touch football where players touch rather than tackle their opponents in that adapted game the player and not his or her chair must be touched to count as a tackle players who have limited or no mobility in their arms use chair to chair contact for blocks and tackles 5 scoring edit level 1 players kick offs punts runs and goals are all scored using the hands level 2 and 3 players points for pass completion are awarded if the ball hits the player in the area between the hands and their elbows although the players cannot grab the football they still need to maneuver their wheelchairs so they can be in the right position for the ball to hit the right place to score 5 team rules edit a team has six attempts to score once they receive the ball teams may pass or run the ball into the end zone field goals kick offs and punts are thrown a running game clock no time outs for incomplete passes etc is used as well as a play clock scoring is the same as in stand up football with one exception a team that passes for the point after touchdown pat will receive two points field goals are scored when the ball is thrown through the first two vertical uprights that support the hanging basket basic rundown of the sport edit team number of players kick off offense play clock half time varsity teams six players per side made from behind the goal line 4 downs to reach 1st marker or score 35 seconds two 30 minute halves running clock junior varsity teams six players per side made from behind the first down marker 4 downs to reach 1st marker or score 45 seconds two 30 minute halves running clock usa wheelchair football league edit the usa wheelchair football league plays on a field that is 60 yards long and 22 yards wide with an additional 8 yards at each end for end zones the field can be indoor or outdoor and shall be marked with lines every 15 yards crossing the length of the field and a mark at the 3 yard line 6 the game is played in four quarters of 15 minutes each with a running game clock and a 45 second play clock tackling in the usa wheelchair football league is completed by placing one hand above the waist of the ball carrier player qualification edit players must be 18 by august 1 of the season and have a permanent physical disability which consistently reduces the function of the lower limbs to a degree where they cannot run pivot block or tackle at the speed and with the control safety stability and endurance required to play running football as an able bodied player players are classified via a functional classification system and will receive a classification point ranging from 1 4 5 a team consists of seven players on the field a team may not have more than 21 classification points at the field at one time athlete promotion edit wheelchair football is designed to accommodate athletes with a wide range of physical disabilities including spinal cord injuries amputations and neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy athletes may use either manual or power wheelchairs depending on their individual mobility needs and league rules the sport emphasizes accessibility by modifying equipment and rules to allow participation from players with varying levels of upper body function 7 rules and gameplay edit games are usually played on a basketball court and use a foam football to reduce injury risk particularly for players with limited grip or dexterity rule modifications account for wheelchair movement emphasizing safety while preserving elements of speed strategy and physical skill 8 development and promotion edit in the united states wheelchair football is supported by organizations such as move united and the usa wheelchair football league usawfl which organize events and promote the sport nationally local programs also help increase awareness and provide adaptive sport opportunities for individuals with disabilities in addition to competition wheelchair football fosters social inclusion teamwork and physical health benefits such as improved cardiovascular fitness and upper body strength 9 scoring edit scoring in the usa wheelchair football league is available via the following methods touchdown 6 points point after touchdown 1 point passing play 2 points running play safety 2 points note a field goal is not a scoring option in the usa wheelchair football league required equipment edit manual sport wheelchair football official nfl size helmet approved by nfl nflpa coaches officials edit move united has a formal coaches and officials program which covers rules concussion and safety protocol setting up practice plans and official s roles and signals 10 see also edit powerchair football wheelchair soccer references edit wheelchair football rule book 2022 pdf british american football association 2022 retrieved 2025 05 01 wheelchair football world s most inclusive sport retrieved 2012 09 11 school programs american association of adapted sports programs march 2021 wheelchair football aaasp youtube 22 june 2015 1 2 3 wheelchair football mobility advisor com sowder group llc retrieved 2 may 2018 wheelchair football move united retrieved 2020 07 10 wheelchair football national center on health physical activity and disability nchpad 8 may 2018 retrieved 2025 05 01 wheelchair football national center on health physical activity and disability nchpad 8 may 2018 retrieved 2025 05 01 wheelchair football national center on health physical activity and disability nchpad 8 may 2018 retrieved 2025 05 01 usa wheelchair football league training registration move united retrieved 2020 07 10 external links edit american association for adaptive sports programs v t e gridiron football concepts codes american glossary history early modern rules arena canadian american canadian comparison burnside rules glossary 6 man 7 man 8 man 9 man flag powderpuff street touch wheelchair list of rules levels of play youth ayf pop warner high school college club sprint professional women s international field lines field goal range line of scrimmage yard lines end line goal line hash marks sidelines spaces coffin corner dead zone end zone flat gap hole neutral zone pocket red zone scoring touchdown one point conversion two point conversion field goal safety single rouge ball handling drop kick drop back pass forward pass hail mary pass hand off incomplete pass kickoff onside kick lateral pass punt touchback rush snap turnovers fumble interception muffed punt peanut punch turnover on downs downs first down three and out fourth down conversion dead ball play clock clock management garbage time kneel running out the clock spike time warnings 3 min 2 min 1 min timeout untimed play statistics all purpose yardage carry completion next gen stats pass deflected passer rating passing yards receiving yards reception return yards rushing yards sack total offense total quarterback rating touchdown pass yards after catch yards from scrimmage practice film session oklahoma drill practice squad three cone drill two a days officiating chain crew instant replay official american canadian penalty penalty flag related ball blocking coaching tree concussions equipment football iq formations list gatorade shower overtime plays positions running up the score strategy touchdown celebration tuck rule trading card twelfth man v t e football codes association amputee beach crab five a side futsal indoor freestyle keepie uppie footbag paralympic powerchair jorkyball roller rush goalie swamp street teqball three sided walking australian rules aflx lightning football metro footy nine a side rec footy variations gaelic football gaa gaelic football gaelic sevens gridiron american eight man flag nine man seven man six man sprint touch wheelchair arena canadian rugby league league xiiis masters mod nines sevens tag wheelchair pd rugby league rugby union union xvs american flag beach mini sevens snow tag touch tens x tambo touch wheelchair rugby murderball other codes circle rules harrow lelo burti 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