IPC Classification

To become a classifier:

National and International clinics are held in New Zealand to gain the IPC Classification qualifications. Classifiers usually come from a physiotherapy background or sound knowledge of the the bodies movement, sound snowsports skills and a passion for working within the adaptive sport.

for more details contact IPC Alpine Head Classifier

 

Classification Alpine Skiing :

There are thirteen classifications for athletes with a physical disability (seven for standing and three for sitting) and three for athletes with visual impairments. When classifications are combined in competition a formula is used to "factor" athletes' times according to their classification status. More details >

Classification Nordic Skiing :

THE PERCENTAGE-SYSTEM IN NORDIC SKIING

The percentage-system is an adjusted time formula, which is used to determine overall place of each competitor relative to all other disabled racers. This formula assigns a percentage to each competitor based on each individual`s particular disabled race class. The athletes actual time is multiplied by this percentage to determine his/her adjusted finishing time. Each disability class has different percentage for the different techniques, classic and free technique. The percentages will be evaluated after every season and changes will be done if necessary. This will be done by the IPNSC. *

For the IPCNS Classification Handbook please click here More details >

Adaptive Snowboarding

A classification system is currently being worked through.

 

source IPC Classification