Paracanoe

Here you can download the forms that need to be filled out by paracanoe competitors who have not been classified before and who will need classification during the classification period on Monday, Aug.15 and Tuesday, Aug. 16 in Szeged.

Consent for ICF Paracanoe Classification

Declaration of Medical Conditions

ICF ParaCanoe Athlete Certificate of Diagnosis Form

ICF Paracanoe Classification Application Form

Rules for the Paracanoe Races of the World Championships

At the World Championships in Szeged 2011 there will be four 200 meter singles events:

MEN	WOMEN
K-1 (kayak)	K-1 (kayak)
V-1(canoe)	V-1(canoe)

• Races will be organized for the three categories within each event
• The categories: ‘LTA’, ‘TA’ and ‘A’ category athletes may enter each event.
• Medals/Awards will be given for each category within each event.
• Minimum 6 competing national federations required for each category in order for it to be a valid World Championship.

  This permits a maximum number of athletes/categories while not increasing the number of events on the program

• One athlete per country may enter each event and category.
• The K-1 boats will be supplied by the ICF for those who have not own boats.

  NELO has made a generous sponsorship of K-1’s for the event.

• National Federations need to make room reservations in Szeged via the Org. Comm. or request the ICF for assistance
• The athletes may arrive with their National Team in Poznan any time in the case the expenses will be covered by the NF.
• The Paracanoe Heats are scheduled for Wednesday Aug. 17th and the Finals will take place on Thursday, Aug. 18th
• Paracanoe athletes who need to be classified need to arrive no later than Sunday, August 14th.
• The classification of paracanoe athletes will occur on Monday, Aug.15 and Tuesday, Aug. 16th.

Those athletes whose board & lodging expenses will be covered by the ICF shall arrive in Szeged on 15 August and leave on 19th Aug. 2011.

ICF Paracanoe Boat Standards (Rev. January, 2011(3))

General Notes:

• Modifications are permitted for stability if the boat is made slower. (ie. stabilizing pontoons)
• Adaptation equipment is not regulated.  It is included as part of the weight of the boat if it is securely attached.

K-1

Maximum Length	520 cm
Minimum Width	50 cm (measured 10cm from the bottom of the hull)
Minimum Weight	12 kg

K-2

Maximum Length	650 cm
Minimum Width	47 cm (measured 10cm from the bottom of the hull)
Minimum Weight	18 kg

V-1

Maximum Length	730 cm
Minimum Weight	13 kg

V-2

Maximum Length	850cm
Minimum Weight	18 kg

V-2 Ama (pontoon)

Maximum Length

350cm

Va’a Notes:

1. The va’a shall be a single hull va’a, rigged with a single ama (outrigger pontoon) and double 'iako (spreaders),

   separated by at least one (1) seat.

2. The hull, ama and ‘iako must meet the specifications set forth above.
3. When the event host is not providing a set of identical V1 or V2 for the event, the hull, ama and ‘iako must meet the

   specifications set forth above.

4. Para Va’a equipment such as a support seat must be removable.  The paddler may supply his/her own equipment as

   approved by the IVF Para Va’a Committee Chair.

5. Either sit-in or sit-on-top va’a may be used; however, the sit-in va’a is recommended.
6. The ama will be attached on the left side, but must be able to be attached on the right side to accommodate paddler

   needs as approved by the IVF Para Va’a Committee Chair.

7. Rudders are not permitted.

Classification System

ICF recognizes three (3) sport classes for PaddleAbility: LTA, TA, A.

The International Va’a Federation (IVF) recognizes six (6) sport classes.  The following classifications blend the two classification systems.

Note:  Minor refinements are being worked upon with a need to better align the IVF and the ICF Systems, to ensure alignment with IPC standards and to ensure appropriate specific canoeing standards

LTA  (IVF 5 & 6 Point Paddler)

The LTA class is for paddlers with a disability who have functional use of their legs, trunk and arms for paddling, and who can apply force to the foot board or the seat to propel the boat.  Eligible LTA paddlers may typically have a minimum disability equivalent to one of the following:

•  Amputee

•  Neurological Impairment equivalent to incomplete lesion at S1

•  Cerebral Palsy Class 8 (CPISRA)

LTA paddlers must meet minimum disability requirements:

LTA  -  The minimum physical disability is a full loss of three fingers on one hand, or at least a tarsal metatarsal amputation of the foot, or the loss of ten points on one limb or fifteen points across two limbs when assessed using the Functional Classification Test as set out in the Classification Application Form for Physical Disabilities and the ICF Classifiers Instructors Manual.

TA  (IVF 4 Point Paddler)

The TA class is for paddlers who have functional use of the trunk and arms.  They are unable to apply continuous and controlled force to the footboard or seat to propel the boat due to significantly weakened function of the lower limbs.

Eligible TA paddlers may typically have a minimum disability equivalent to at least one of the following:

•  Bilateral around knee amputation, or significantly impaired quadriceps, or

•  Neurological impairment equivalent to a complete lesion at L3 level, or an incomplete lesion at L1, or

•  Combination of the above such as one leg with around knee amputation and one leg with significant quadriceps impairment; or

•  Classification by the international sports federation for paddlers with cerebral palsy (CPISRA) as eligible to be in CP Class 5.

A  (IVF 1 – 3 Point Paddler)

The A class is for paddlers who have no trunk function (i.e. shoulder function only). An A class paddler is able to apply force predominantly using the arms and/or shoulders. These athletes will likely also have poor sitting balance.  Eligible paddlers may typically have a minimum disability equivalent to at least one of the following:

•  Cerebral Palsy Class 4 (CP-ISRA); or

•  Neurological Impairment with a complete lesion at T12 level, or an incomplete lesion at T10.