Complete Classification Information

International classification status may be granted if the following criteria are fulfilled:

• The competition is approved/sanctioned by IPC/IPC Swimming
• The competition has open entry or has established qualification crieteria approved by IPC Swimming (i.e. Paralympic Games, World Championships, Regional Championships)
• All classifiers conducting classification(s) are appointed by IPC Swimming.

In effect from 01 January 2009 the classification data will be migrated in accordance with the Classification Code (http://www.paralympic.org/release/Main_Sections_Menu/Classification/Code/). The classification data migration is outlined here.  The athletes' register per NPC will be updated accordingly.

NPCs requesting international classification for their swimmers has to send the Medical Data Submission Form (below) with the relevant medical documentation in English. Only athletes registered and licensed can be classified.

NPCs requesting classification review or protesting the sport class of the athlete has to complete the appropriate form (below) and send it at least 3 months in advance to IPC Swimming.

Opportuniites for FCS classification can be found here: http://www.paralympic.org/release/Summer_Sports/Swimming/Classification/Int._Classification_and_Classification_Practical_Courses/

• Medical Data Submission Form - for new athletes requesting classification
• Request for Review
• Protest Form

• Classification Manual (under review)

• Classification Form for Athletes with Functional Disability
• Consent Form for FCS classification
• Classification Waiver

Athletes with a visual impairment need to present themselves for classification at competitions and bring all relevant medical documentation with them. Criteria for international classification outlined above is valid for classification of athletes with a visual impairment as well. NPCs requesting classification, review or protesting their athletes' sport class have to complete the forms published above and send them to IPC Swimming office.

Opportuniites for VI classification can be found here: http://www.paralympic.org/release/Summer_Sports/Swimming/Classification/Int._Classification_and_Classification_Practical_Courses/

• Classification Form for Athletes with a Visual Impairment
• Consent Form for VI classification

IPC Swimming is keeping record of all associated medical condition to ensure the safety of all athletes. Please complete the Form below for all your athletes and send it back to ipcswimming@paralympic.org

• Declaration of Medical Condition Process
• Declaration of Medical Condition Form

If you want to have a copy of the Classification Form of your Swimmer please fill in the following Form:

• Request for a copy of the Classification Form