Who can participate in Quad Rugby?

Participation in Quad Rugby is specifically designed for athletes who have quadriplegia or significant impairments in three to four limbs. This sport requires players to have the ability to maneuver a wheelchair and engage in contact with other players, which typically means that individuals with various degrees of motor function limitations are included in the competitive structure. Since quadriplegia affects the arms and legs, it necessitates specific adaptations in the game to ensure that all participants can compete on a level playing field.

While other athletes with different types of disabilities are included in various adaptive sports, Quad Rugby specifically targets those with the aforementioned impairments because it is structured around the unique challenges and capabilities of individuals with such conditions. This focus ensures that the sport remains both competitive and accessible to those who fit within this classification. Other options, such as athletes with any level of ability, lower limb impairments, or solely hearing impairments, do not align with the primary criteria needed to participate in Quad Rugby.