The WCHL follows the guidelines of the United States Electric Wheelchair Association (USEWHA Link) for making player classifications. The classification system is based on strength. It does not take into account a player's knowledge in playing the game.

• Level 1 Players: A player who has the upper-body strength to lift the stick and hit the ball a good distance and with speed. These players have the ability to shoot and pass the ball quickly, with velocity. They can switch the ball from forehand to backhand, allowing good ability to control and maneuver the ball through or around other players. They can easily reach in front, across or behind the wheelchair with a stick to bring the ball into control or take it away from another player.
• Level 2 Players: This level ranges from (a) players who may be able to lift the stick and hit the ball with fair distance and speed, but lack the power and reaching ability as seen in a level 1 player, to (b) players who rely on the momentum of the wheelchair to shoot and pass the ball and may be unable to lift and swing the stick. These players generally keep the stick on one side of their chair or hold the stick between their legs. They may or may not have the stick attached to their hand, arm or leg. Level 2 players lack the ability to easily reach with their sticks to more than one side of their chair. These players are able to control the ball, but their limited ability to reach restricts their capability to maneuver with the ball around other players. A level 2 player generally will not have the strength to easily use his or her backhand to shoot, control the ball, or pass the ball with force.
• Level 3 Players: Players either tape the stick to the wheelchair or hold the stick between their legs. These players rely almost entirely on the momentum of the wheelchair to shoot, pass, and control the ball. They are very limited in physical ability to maneuver with the ball around other players and are unable to reach with their sticks.

A team may only play two level 1 players on the floor at the same time. Level 1 or 2 players can be considered a level 3 only if they tape their stick to their chair. A level 3 player must be on the floor at all times, playing a forward or defensive position. Goaltenders cannot be a level 1 player.