The United States Wheelchair Rugby Association (USWRA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit which provides oversight, promotes development and executes administration for the sport of Wheelchair Rugby across the United States. Since 1988 the USWRA has been promoting and supporting wheelchair rugby to provide competitive athletic opportunities to eligible people with disabilities and also to empower people to reach their full potential in all areas of life. The USWRA features over 40 teams with more than 500 athletes across the country. ​

"We are here to help people get involved in the fastest growing wheelchair sport in the world. Wheelchair Rugby and the USWRA have changed lives. There is story after story of people getting involved with the sport who have found, through peer interaction or just the raw desire to compete, the competitive outlet they hadn’t felt since before their disability. Some, disabled from birth or childhood, may be feeling the competitive fire for the first time. Almost without exception, the positive influence of this challenging sport transfers into players’ everyday lives. That positive power may be the best thing we can say about our association and our game. Smashing Stereotypes - One Hit at a Time is the main message of our players and our sport. Wheelchair rugby is a tough, give-no-quarter game. Our players’ lives – their successes and trials on and off the court – are a continuous example of smashing stereotypes. The sport is about ability and competitive fire. It is testament to the spirit of our great athletes, their humanity, and the intensity of our game."​

Gary Pate
Former Association President