Is there a DAAA classification system for different body-types?
Recognizing the diversity of body proportion types, height ranges, and mechanical advantages in the dwarf population, DAAA uses a classification system for the Open age division. This system allows athletes to be grouped by body proportions and height, thus allowing fair competition based on technique and ability, rather than mechanical advantage. In general, athletes with average trunk and short extremity length are judged separately from athletes with short trunk and long extremity length. DAAA also considers cases of extremely short stature, regardless of body proportion type, when assigning classes. Classification is used in individual competitive sports (track, field, swimming, table tennis) and in basketball. Class 1 <> Athletes with very short limbs and average sized trunk <> Athletes with extremely short stature in comparison to other dwarfs Class 2 <> Athletes with short limbs and average sized trunk Class 3 <> Athletes with have long limbs and short trunk <> Athletes with sho
