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to assure that each athlete (individuals with cerebral palsy and survivors
of brain injuries and strokes) is competing against those with similar
abilities, the Classification System was developed.
The Classification System is used in individual sports, including track & field and cycling - where athletes compete only against other athletes with their same classification. In team sports athletes are grouped in divisions according to classification. The following is a general guideline of what each class represents and that in order to receive an official classification for competition, an athlete needs to be classified by a recognized NDSA classification team. Information regarding this process can be obtained by contacting the NDSA National Office. |
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Class 1
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Swimming |
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Class 2 (Lower)
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Indoor Wheelchair Soccer |
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Class 2 (Upper)
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Equestrian |
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Class 3
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Classification System for Athletes wtih Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injury and Stroke Survivors for sports of Boccia, Bowling, Cycling, Soccer, and Track & Field (goes to CP-class page...) |
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Class 4
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Class 5
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Class 5
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Class 6
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Class 7
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Class 8
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