BC2

Athletes who are diagnosed with a Neurological Impairment affecting the CNS and present with Coordination Impairments including: Spastic Hypertonic Quadriplegia or Dyskinesia (Athetosis/Dystonia) or who may have a mixed picture including those with Ataxia.

85.1 BC2 Profile

85.1.1 Topography: Neurological Impairment(s) that affects all four limbs and trunk (Quadriplegia)

85.1.2 Impairment: Spasticity/Hypertonia The Athlete has at least Grade 2 spasticity (ASAS Scale) in muscle group(s) that affect the propulsion of the ball into the field of play (thrower).

85.1.3 Impairment: Athetosis/Dystonia Athetosis/Dystonia is frequently present throughout range greater than 10% and less than 50% duration and throughout moderate range of motion greater than 10% and less than 50% amplitude in the limb propelling the ball into the field of play (Adapted from Dyskinesia Impairment Scale) scoring 2-3 on the DIS.

85.1.4 Impairment: Ataxia The Athlete has involvement in proximal and distal joints, as observed in finger nose and finger chase assessments, which create incoordination that affects all aspects of throw (Ataxia impacts on the preparation, during and follow through) scoring 2-3 on the SARA scale in functional tests.

85.2 BC2 In summary: 85.2.1 Neurological Impairment affecting all four limbs (Cerebral Palsy/Stroke/Acquired Brain Injury) 85.2.2 Spasticity ASAS Grade 2-3 with or without Dyskinesia (Athetosis/Dystonia) 85.2.3 OR an athlete with Dyskinesia (Athetosis) DIS score 2-3 or Ataxia SARA scores 2-3 mostly 3's. 85.2.4 Moderate impairment of function and may have some limitation in active functional range of movement due to weakness or spasticity or lack of control affecting the upper limbs/trunk. 85.2.5 Athletes may use a manual or powered chair for everyday mobility. 85.2.6 Athletes may walk short to moderate distances with/without a walking aid.