Members
Members
IWAS plays a key role in the development of Para sports around the world. Part of that is supporting new countries to build their athlete programmes by offering expertise and guidance and taking part in IWAS World and Youth Games.
IWAS recognises that not all countries or national sport organisations have the same resources.
Each level is subject to ratification by the IWAS Executive Board and has individual terms and conditions attached.
The membership year runs from 1 January – 31 December.
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Full member
This is the highest level of membership available within IWAS. It is reserved for National Paralympic Committees and/or national organisations representing athletes with physical impairments. Full membership entitles members to all benefits including full voting rights and the ability to put forward motions at the General Assembly, nominations to the IWAS Executive Board and entry for athletes into IWAS competitions subject to the requirements of individual events. Full fees apply to these members according to a tiered system.
Secondary member
Secondary members can attend the General Assembly, but only one delegate may be present and they cannot propose motions. They can send athletes to IWAS competitions on the same terms as full members. Membership fees are fixed and apply to all secondary members. Organisations such as a national sport body or impairment specific groups can become secondary members.
Developing member
Developing members are entitled to one vote at the General Assembly. They can also enter athletes to IWAS competitions and are subject to the same requirements as full and secondary members.
Whilst being a developing member is not the same as full IWAS membership, the programme is designed to be the first step towards it.
Africa
Mauritius
Morroco
Royal Moroccan Federation of Sports for Disabled
www.marochandisport.ma [email protected]Full member
Nigeria
South Africa
South African Sports Association for Physically Disabled (SASAPD)
www.sasapd.org.za [email protected]Full member
Kenya
Wheelchair and Amputee Association of Kenya
Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Association of KenyaFull member
Americas
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
Canada
Canada
Colombia
Costa Rica
Mexico
Mexican Wheelchair and Amputees Sports Federation A.C.
Full member
Mexico
Uruguay
Uruguay Fencing Federation
Developing member
USA
Venezuela
Venezuela Fencing Federation
Developing member
Asia
Bahrain
China
Hong Kong
India
India
Sports Control Board of India for the Disabled
www.scbidsportsdisabled.com [email protected]Secondary member
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Macau
Malaysia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Korea
Thailand
UAE
Europe
Austria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Belgium
Croatia
Cyprus
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Czech Republic
Czech Sports Association for Physically Handicapped
Secondary member
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hellenic Sports Federation for Persons with Disabilities
www.eaom-amea.gr [email protected]Full member
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Federacao Portuguesa de Desporto para Pessoas com Deficiencia
www.fpdd.org [email protected]Full member
Romania
Russia
Serbia
Serbia NPC
Full member
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Sports Federation for the Disabled Slovenia (National Paralympic Committee)
www.zsis.si [email protected]Full member
Spain
Spanish Sports Federation for People with Physical Disabilities (FEDDF)
www.feddf.es [email protected]Full member