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Annual Athlete License

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A valid NWANA Athlete License is the standard eligibility requirement for NWANA-sanctioned competitions. Your license supports official participation, results publication, and ranking pathways (as published).

What you get
Annual eligibility for sanctioned events, a License ID, and recognition within the official results system.
Where it applies
NWANA-sanctioned competitions across North America (sanctioned by NWANA or delegated operators).
Fees vs donations
The Athlete License is a program service fee (not a donation). Donations are optional and separate.
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Compliance note: NWANA may deny eligibility or void results for rule violations, fraud, or non-compliance with licensing requirements. License issuance is subject to published terms and verification as needed.

WHY A LICENSE

Licensing makes results comparable and the sport governable.

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Eligibility

Licensing creates a clear standard for participation and helps organizers verify who is eligible to compete in sanctioned events.

  • Standard eligibility across sanctioned competitions
  • License ID for verification
  • Supports consistent age/category application
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Official Results

A license connects athletes to official results publication and ranking pathways (as published).

  • Official results reporting
  • Comparable outcomes under one rule set
  • Recognition and pathway credibility
NWANA does not organize events — it sanctions them. Licenses support participation in those sanctioned events.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Simple, clear, and easy to verify.

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License ID

Each athlete license includes a License ID used for eligibility verification and results workflows.

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Annual Term

The Athlete License is valid for the published annual term and must be renewed to remain eligible.

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Sanctioned Access

License holders may participate in NWANA-sanctioned competitions, subject to event requirements and published rules.

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Rules & Integrity

License holders agree to comply with the Rulebook and integrity/safeguarding requirements for sanctioned sport.

HOW TO BUY

Three steps. Then you’re ready to compete.

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Complete checkout
Purchase the Athlete License through the official checkout page.
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2
Receive your License ID
Your License ID is issued via your transaction confirmation and may be requested at event check-in.
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3
Compete
Enter sanctioned events and ensure your License ID is included in results submissions.
If an event is published as license-exempt, the organizer will state that clearly. Otherwise, a valid athlete license is required.

FAQ

Quick answers for athletes.

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Is this a donation?

No. The Athlete License is a program service fee. Donations are optional and separate.

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How long is it valid?

The license is valid for the published annual term and must be renewed to remain eligible.

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Do I need it for every event?

For NWANA-sanctioned competitions, yes — unless the event is explicitly published as license-exempt.

READY?

Buy your Athlete License

Then choose a sanctioned competition and compete officially.

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