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A little known fact, Texas is home to one of the biggest youth kickball organization in the nation, Little Miss Kickball. Founded in 1970 by Shirley Boyd in South Texas as recreational after school program, Little Miss Kickball has grown into 18 leagues in 7 Texas Cities.

Northwest Austin Kickball (a.k.a NWA) a sports league for young women based in Austin, Texas. NWA, a member of the Little Miss Kickball League, has long been one of the premier sports leagues for girls and young ladies – not only in Austin, but across South-Central Texas. Founded in 1978, they have grown into one of the largest, most successful kickball leagues in the state, frequently competing for the State Championship crown each July.

NWA’s fields are located at 3701 Far West Boulevard in Northwest Austin, on the grounds of Murchison Middle School. The fields are immediately adjacent to the Murchison Community Pool at Far West Boulevard and Hart Lane.