TA (classification)

TA is a Paralympic rowing classification. The classifications were developed and current as of March 2011.[1]

Definition

Rowing Australia defines this classification as "This class is for rowers who have trunk movement and who are unable to use the sliding seat to propel the boat because of significant weakness in the lower limbs. It will include many people such as: Bilateral above knee amputation, or significantly impaired quadriceps, or People with a neurological impairment equivalent to a complete lesion at L3 level, or an incomplete lesion at L1, or A 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 rowers with cerebral palsy (CPISRA) as eligible to be in CP Class 5." [1]

Events

Rowers in this classification compete in single sculls for club, state, and national competitions. In international competitions, they compete in mixed double sculls.[1]

Competitors

Competitors in this class include Australia's Kathryn Ross and Grant Bailey.[1]

Becoming classified

Classification is handled by FISA – International Rowing Federation.[2] Australians seeking classification through Rowing Australia need to provide several documents to a classifier at the time of application, including a doctor's statement that documents their impairment, when it was acquired and if the doctor expects changes in the level of disability in terms of increases or decreases in the severity of the disability.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Adaptive Rowing: Classification". Rowingaustralia.com.au. 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2012-08-18.
  2. ↑ "Guide to the Paralympic Games – Appendix 1". London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2011. p. 42. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  3. ↑ "Rowing Australia: Adaptive Rowing Classification Application Form". Australia: Rowing Australia. 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2012.