Team Photo after winning 2024 World Series Tournament.
KC Royal's player throws to first for the out.
KC Royals team and coaches after winning the 2024 World Series Tournament.
Team Photo after winning 2024 World Series Tournament.
Kansas City Royals
Youth Wheelchair Softball Team
Our season begins in June and runs through mid-August. ​
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​​You do not need to have your own sports chair to try it out - we have program chairs that can be used! If interested, please email info@midwestadaptivesports.org - We can provide you with information about how our program works, when / where practices are and answer any questions you may have.
Wheelchair Softball
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Players: Individuals who are limited in playing competitive "stand-up" baseball or softball because of a permanent disability are eligible for wheelchair softball. Players are classified based on their level of disability to ensure fair competition.​
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Adapted Rules and Equipment: Wheelchair softball follows the rules of slow pitch softball with slight adaptations. The game involves teams of ten players, with six infielders and four outfielders.​
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Wheelchair Types: Players use sports wheelchairs that are designed for maneuverability on the field. These wheelchairs are lightweight, equipped anti-tip wheels and have reinforced frames.
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Gameplay: The objective of wheelchair softball is to score runs by hitting the ball and wheeling to bases. Players hit, field, and run the bases using their wheelchairs.​​
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Competitions: There are regional, national, and international tournaments where teams compete for titles. The National Wheelchair Softball Association (NWSA) World Series Tournament, which ends each season in August.​​​​​