Classification
The U.S. Paralympics Swimming Classification Policies & Procedures outline national classification information including requesting classifiers for an event, athlete expectations, classifier responsibilities and requirements, and swimming sport class status.
U.S. Paralympics Swimming Classification Policies & Procedures
The U.S. Paralympics National Swimming Classification Database includes all swimmers whose classification information is on file with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and / or the National Paralympic Committee (U.S. Paralympics). Swimmers who have been internationally classified by the IPC or nationally classified as per the U.S. Paralympics Swimming Classification Policies & Procedures are automatically included in this database. Information published in the database mirrors that which is published in the IPC international swimming classification database and includes the following data for each athlete:
Classification Status
Gender
First & Last Name
S/SB/SM Classes
Rule Exceptions
Year of Review (if relevant)
U.S. Paralympics National Swimming Classification Database
Sport class statuses are allocated nationally / internationally and in compliance with the IPC Classification Code.
SWIMMING NATIONAL STATUSES
NN = National (USA status)
NR = National Review (USA status)
NC = National Confirmed (USA status)
SWIMMING INTERNATIONAL STATUSES
N = New (IPC Swimming Int'l status)
R = Review (IPC Swimming Int'l status)
C = Confirmed (IPC Swimming Int'l status)
C + P* exception code = Confirmed and Protested (IPC Swimming Int'l status)
National Swimming Classification Forms and Documents:
Classification Information Request Form
Consent & Classification Form for Blind / VI Swimmers
Swimming Classification Information Links:
International Paralympic Committee (Swimming - Classification)
