Boccia
| DATE | Saturday 13 December 2008 |
| VENUE | The Rec Centre Gate 1, University of Waikato, Knighton Rd, Hamilton |
| SCHEDULE | Registration: 9.00am Start: 9.30am View draw here |
| ENTRY | Boccia classification levels are listed below. Students will be matched with those of similar disability level. |
| FORMAT | The event will be run in a similar format to the Regional Tournaments. Games will be played on an individual basis on their level of ability. Knockout rounds will be played on the first day followed by the medal rounds on day two. |
| RULES | Boccia New Zealand rules |
| COORDINATOR | Lynn Slade, iwfjc@hotmail.com |
Boccia Classifications
BC 1
Athlete has Cerebral Palsy with locomotor dysfunction affecting the whole body
- Usually unable to propel a manual wheelchair
- Often has difficulty altering the sitting position
- Often uses the trunk in head and arm movements
- Has difficulty with grasp and release motions
- Has no functional use of the legs
BC 2
Athlete has Cerebral Palsy with locomotor dysfunction affecting the whole body
- Has trunk control, but this involves limb movement
- Has difficulties with consistent isolated shoulder movement
- Able to spread fingers and thumb, but not quickly
- Able to hand or foot push a wheelchair
- Possibly be able to stand/walk, but is very unstable
BC3
Athlete may have Cerebral Palsy or NON-Cerebral origin or degenerative origin. Athlete has severe locomotor dysfunction in all four limbs
- Has insufficient strength and co-ordination to grasp and release a Boccia ball and / or to propel it consistently past the V-line onto the court
- Will require a ramp assistant
BC4
Athlete has severe locomotor dysfunction in all four limbs, of NON-Cerebral Origin or degenerative Cerebral Origin
- Active range of movement is poor
- Demonstrates poor strength or severe lack of co-ordination combined with poor dynamic trunk control
- Use of arm(s) or head thrust is needed to return to an upright sitting position after a balance disturbance (eg. throw)
- Demonstrates sufficient dexterity to manipulate and throw a Boccia ball consistently past the V-line onto the court, however poor control of grasp and release will be evident
- Poor timing or lack of follow through may be present "Pendulum swing" is often seen instead of an overhand throw
- May be able to propel wheelchair
- Rapid movements not possible
Kiwi
The Kiwi Class is unique to New Zealand and is not an International Class
BASIC OVERVIEW
- Moderate to severe involvement in both legs (usually meaning they are not able to walk, or walk for long distances without assistance)
- Most people would use a wheelchair (at least for long distances)
- Can push their wheelchair by themselves
- Trunk (stomach / abdominals) are generally strong
- When standing, balance / strength is poor
- Upper limbs could show normal or near normal function
This class COULD include athletes with the following conditions:
- Cerebral Palsy (if they don’t fit into BC1, BC2, or BC3)
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Stroke
- Spinal Cord Injury – Quadriplegia or Paraplegia
- Spina Bifida
- Muscular Dystrophy & associated dystrophy / atrophy conditions
- Significant dysmelia (Severe Birth Deformities)
- Achondroplasia with additional functional limitations (Some types of Dwarfism)
- Multiple sclerosis (advanced stage)
- Poliomyelitis (affecting lower limbs) (Polio)
Links Referenced
- View draw here
- http://www.nzcg.co.nz/index.cfm/8,199,399,11/draw-boccia.xls
Location
http://www.nzcg.co.nz/index.cfm/1,199,0,47,html
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