- Age: 28
- Classification: 1
Arinn is a skilled wheelchair basketball player from St.Albert, Alberta, competing in classification 1 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. In 2019, she was honored as Wheelchair Basketball Canada’s Female Athlete of the Year and received the Most Valuable Player award at the US College National Championships. Her outstanding performance in the 2018 Canadian Wheelchair Basketball League (CWBL) Women’s National Championship earned her another MVP title. Starting her wheelchair basketball journey at age 15 in Edmonton, she has since excelled nationally and internationally, playing for the Rhine River Rhinos in Germany’s 1. Bundesliga. Known as “Juice,” she is driven by her passion for the sport and determination to succeed at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
What is Class 1 in Wheelchair Basketball?
In wheelchair basketball, Class 1 is the classification for athletes with the most severe level of physical impairment. Class 1 players typically have impairments significantly affecting their trunk control and balance. These athletes may have limited or no leg movement and minimal trunk stability, meaning they must rely heavily on their upper body for movement and control. This might include individuals with conditions like spinal cord injuries at a higher level, which results in less trunk function.
