WHO CAN PLAY?
To play one must have some dysfunction in all four limbs, so amputees, post-polios, and those with other disabilities might also be eligible to play, but most players have sustained cervical spinal cord injuries.
There is a classification system that identifies levels of function, giving a broad range of persons an opportunity to play quad rugby. Classification is based on function, not athletic ability.
There are seven player classifications ranging from 0.5 (the lowest class who have limited function of arms and hands) to 3.5 (the highest class who have much greater function) and all those in between: 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5.
The maximum point value allowed on the court per team is 8.0. Example: 3.0 + 2.0 + 2.0 + 1.0 = 8.0. Less than 8.0 is allowed.
All female athletes and athletes that are over 45, 55, and 65 are reduced an additional 0.5. Maximum points allowed is still 8.0.