2021 Sport Classification Handbook
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2021 SPORT CLASSIFICATION HANDBOOK 01 September 2020 - OFFICIAL Release DOD Warrior Games Sport Classification Handbook SPORT CLASSIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE ........................................................................................................ 1 ARCHERY CLASSIFICATION ............................................................................. 2 CYCLING CLASSIFICATION .............................................................................. 3 FIELD CLASSIFICATION ................................................................................... 7 GOLF CLASSIFICATION ................................................................................... 11 INDOOR ROWING CLASSIFICATION ................................................................ 12 POWERLIFTING CLASSIFICATION .................................................................... 15 SHOOTING CLASSIFICATION ........................................................................... 16 SITTING VOLLEYBALL CLASSIFICATION ........................................................... 18 SWIMMING CLASSIFICATION ......................................................................... 20 TRACK CLASSIFICATION ................................................................................. 23 WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CLASSIFICATION ................................................... 26 WHEELCHAIR RUGBY CLASSIFICATION ........................................................... 28 WHEELCHAIR TENNIS CLASSIFICATION ........................................................... 30 SPORTS CLASSIFICATION PROTOCOLS & PROCEDURES ................................... 31 SPORTS CLASSIFICATION FORMS ................................................................... 39 COMMON MEDICAL ACRONYMS ................................................................... 48 DOD Warrior Games Sport Classification Handbook PREFACE The DOD Warrior Games Sport Classifications are unique to this annual event. They are inspired by/similar to those used by other adaptive sporting events and organizations including but not limited to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) or the Invictus Games Foundation; however, they are separate, distinct, and ARE NOT under the purview of/oversight of those organizations. They are governed by the US Services’ Wounded Warrior (W2) Program Directors, managed by the US Services’ W2 Adaptive Sports Program Leads and Warrior Games Classification Committee, and reviewed/published by the Warrior Games Sports Director. The DOD Warrior Games Sport Classifications are driven by the collected Uniformed Services athletes’ varied wounds, injuries, or illnesses they have incurred while in the service of this country. The DOD Warrior Games Classification Handbook has been created exclusively for use by the DOD Warrior Games Classification Committee (WGCC), the collected Service Teams’ Athlete Classification Personnel, and other members of the DOD Warrior Games Operational and Support Staff as an official companion reference to the DOD Warrior Games Rules and Regulations Handbook. - 1 - DOD Warrior Games Sport Classification Handbook ARCHERY CLASSIFICATION 1 OPEN Classification 1.1 Athletes may be classified into one of two categories; OPEN Compound or OPEN Recurve. 1.2 OPEN athletes may have some form of impairment in their arms, legs, or balance/stability challenges. 1.3 OPEN athletes shoot standing or resting on a stool as determined by their impairments. 1.4 OPEN athletes may use adaptive arrow release mechanisms to include but not limited to mouth tab or shoulder release systems. 1.5 OPEN athletes may be authorized an assistant. 2 SEATED Classification 2.1 Athletes may be classified into one of two categories; SEATED Compound or SEATED Recurve. 2.2 SEATED athletes have some form of impairment in their legs and/or spine and require a wheelchair or other assistive device as a primary means of mobility. 2.3 SEATED athletes shoot from a fixed/folding chair or a wheelchair as determined by their impairments. 2.4 SEATED athletes may use adaptive arrow release mechanisms to include but not limited to mouth tab or shoulder release systems. 2.5 SEATED athletes may be authorized an assistant. 3 VI Archery Classification 3.1 VI Archery athletes have a vision impairment. 3.2 VI Archery athletes must wear blindfolds or black-out glasses and use tactile sight systems. 3.3 VI Archery athletes will assume a standing or seated firing position based upon their functional capabilities and/or impairments found within the above Archery classifications and adhere to all authorizations and restrictions defined within them. 3.4 All VI Archery athletes (both Compound and VI Recurve) compete against one another; they do not compete against athletes in the OPEN and SEATED classifications. 3.5 VI Archery athletes may use adaptive arrow release mechanisms to include but not limited to mouth tab or shoulder release systems. 3.6 VI Archery athletes are authorized an assistant/loader. Archery Classification - 2 - DOD Warrior Games Sport Classification Handbook CYCLING CLASSIFICATION 1 HANDCYCLE - OPEN Classification 1.1 Includes orthopedic diagnoses limiting the use of lower extremity / foot powered cycles. 2 HANDCYCLE - K5 Classification 2.1 Kneeler Handcycle; Athletes will race in the in H5 category but are scored separately. 3 HANDCYCLE - H5 Classification 3.1 Paraplegia; the loss of motor or sensory function in lower extremities. 3.2 T11-L5 spinal cord injury. 3.3 Partial loss of function in hips and lower limbs. 3.4 Lower extremity amputations; ankle and higher. 3.5 Normal arm and hand function. 3.6 May display decreased trunk function caused by spinal cord injury. 3.7 Normal arm and hand function. 3.8 May utilize assistive device(s) for mobility. 3.9 Mild TBI / delayed movement / processing. 3.10 Grade Spasticity Ashworth Scale. 4 HANDCYCLE - H4 Classification 4.1 Paraplegia; the loss of motor or sensory function in lower extremities. 4.2 T6-T10 spinal cord injury. 4.3 Partial or complete loss of lower limb function. 4.4 Normal arm and hand function. 4.5 Mild TBI / delayed movement / processing. 4.6 Grade 2 Spasticity Ashworth Scale. 4.7 May display decreased trunk function as determined by functional testing. This is evident as the athlete must utilize upper extremities to return to the upright-seated position when in the forward plane. 4.8 Single hemipelvectomy; single side high level pelvic amputation. 4.9 Utilizes assistive device(s) for mobility. Cycling Classification - 3 - DOD Warrior Games Sport Classification Handbook 5 HANDCYCLE - H3 Classification 5.1 Paraplegia; the loss of motor or sensory function in lower extremities. 5.2 T5-T1 spinal cord injury. 5.3 Complete loss of lower limb function caused by spinal cord injury. 5.4 Normal arm and hand function. 5.5 Will display decreased trunk function caused by level of spinal cord injury. This is evident as the athlete must utilize upper extremities to return to the upright-seated position when in the forward plane. 5.6 Normal arm and hand function. 5.7 Bilateral hemipelvectomy. 5.8 May utilize wheelchair for mobility. 6 HANDCYCLE - H2 Classification 6.1 Tetraplegia; also referred to at quadriplegia and includes partial or total loss of us of all limbs and torso and is usually involves both sensory and motor. 6.2 C7-C8 spinal cord injury. 6.3 Minimal upper body limb impairments to include but not limited to limited handgrip and/or impairments in triceps and biceps. 6.4 Will display decreased trunk function caused by level of spinal cord injury. This is evident as the athlete must utilize upper extremities to return to the upright-seated position when in the forward plane. 6.5 Must utilize a wheelchair for mobility. 6.6 Grade 3 Spasticity Ashworth Scale. 6.7 Moderate TBI / severe delayed processing / delayed movements. 7 HANDCYCLE - H1 Classification 7.1 C1-C6 spinal cord injury. 7.2 Severe upper body limb impairments to include but not limited to limited handgrip, decreased wrist function, and/or impairments in triceps and biceps. 7.3 Complete loss of trunk and lower limb function. 7.4 No active trunk rotation. 7.5 Little to no controlled trunk movements in forward plane. 7.6 Must utilize a wheelchair for mobility. 7.7 Grade 4 Spasticity Ashworth Scale. 7.8 Severe TBI / delayed processing / uncontrollable movements. Cycling Classification - 4 - DOD Warrior Games Sport Classification Handbook 8 RECUMBENT CYCLE - OPEN Classification 8.1 Open recumbent cycling classification includes orthopedic disabilities and/or balance problems that prohibit athletes from riding a two-wheel upright bike or hand cycle and allows the use of the recumbent cycle. Requires medical documentation or less than/equal to 39%. 9 RECUMBENT CYCLE - T2 Classification 9.1 Minimum sitting loss of sitting greater than 40%. 9.2 Moderate loss of static balance; 40% loss on balance functionality test. 10 RECUMBENT CYCLE - T1 Classification 10.1 Severe loss of sitting balance greater than 41%; dynamic and static balance determined by functional testing. 10.2 Severely impaired balance as determined by functional testing. Balance in both forward and sideways directions is significantly impaired; greater than 40% loss of balance on functional test. 11 UPRIGHT BICYCLE - OPEN Classification 11.1 PTSD/TBI with minimal physical impairments. 11.2 Minor orthopedic injuries. 12 UPRIGHT BICYCLE - C5 Classification 12.1 Upper body impairment(s). 12.2 Above or below elbow amputation(s). 12.3 Above or below elbow dysfunction. 12.4 40% loss of strength, mobility,