Classification

Athletes from the following classes compete in Football 7-a-side:

C5: This class consists of athletes who have difficulties when walking and running, but not in standing or when kicking the ball. Usually, a small shift in the central equilibrium of these athletes leads to the loss of balance.

C6: This class consists of athletes with moderate to severe athetosis, ataxia or a combination of spasticity and athetosis involving all four limbs. C6 athletes usually have control and co-ordination problems of their upper limbs, especially when running.

C7: This class consists of athletes with hemiplegia. The athletes usually walk with a limp and the arm or hand flexed on the affected side. The other side of the athlete's body usually functions well.

C8: The C8 class consists of athletes with mild hemiplegia, diplegia or athetosis or monoplegia and must meet the eligibility criteria. Athletes in this class must have an obvious impairment that has impact on the sport of Football.

At least one C5 or C6 class athlete per team must play throughout the match. If this is not possible, the team must play with six players. Furthermore, no more than three players from category C8 are allowed to play at the same time.

(BOCOG)