Uniting players, clubs, and communities across the USA and Canada under one banner — growing the fastest-rising court sport in North America.
The North America Throwball Federation (NATF) is the governing body dedicated to organizing, standardizing, and promoting throwball across the United States and Canada.
From regional leagues to national championships, we bring structure, fair play, and a shared love of the game to a growing community of athletes — while celebrating the cultural roots that brought throwball to this continent.
Join the MovementSanctioned tournaments with official rules, rankings, and trophies for teams at every level.
A welcoming network of clubs and players building friendships through the sport.
Training, officiating standards, and outreach to grow throwball in new cities every year.
A fast, non-contact court sport played over a net — part volleyball reflexes, part strategy, all teamwork. Easy to learn, thrilling to master.
Seven players take the court for each team, with rolling substitutions allowed throughout the match.
Rally scoring to 25 with a 2-point advantage required — every play counts.
Best of three sets under international ITF rules, teams switch ends after each set.
Catch cleanly, return within seconds — no holds, no double touches. Pure reflexes.
All ages and skill levels welcome — from youth leagues to masters categories.
The NATF National Throwball Championship is officially confirmed for Carolina Courts in Indian Trail, NC on August 22, 2026. Registration is now open for both Open and Premier divisions.
Read More →Official recognition ties NATF events to international standings.
Member clubs now active in over 10 states and provinces.
Register a team, become a member club, or volunteer as an official. Throwball is growing across North America — be part of it from the beginning.