b) assess the extent to which an Athlete is able to execute the specific tasks and activities fundamental to para-cycling; and 

c) conduct (if required) Observation in Competition Assessment. 

Following the Evaluation Session, the Classification Panel must allocate a Sport Class and designate a Sport Class Status, or designate Classification Not Completed (CNC). 

Prior to the Evaluation Session, the assessment as to whether an Athlete has an Eligible Impairment must be undertaken by the UCI, unless the UCI requests this to be undertaken by a Classification Panel. 

Except for the Observation in Competition Assessment, the Evaluation Session must take place in a controlled non-competitive environment that allows for the repeated observation of key tasks and activities. 

Although other factors such as low fitness level, poor technical proficiency and aging may also affect the fundamental tasks and activities of the sport, the allocation of Sport Class must not be affected by these factors. 

An Athlete who has a Non-Eligible Impairment and an Eligible Impairment may be evaluated by a Classification Panel on the basis of the Eligible Impairment, provided the Non-Eligible Impairment does not affect the Classification Panel’s ability to allocate a Sport Class. 

The Sport Class allocated to the Athlete will be in accordance with the processes specified in article 16.5.003. 

## 16.4.014 Evaluation Sessions 

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The Athlete’s NF or NPC is responsible for ensuring that Athletes comply with their duties as set out in this article. 

In respect of Athletes: 

− Athletes have the right to be accompanied by a member of the Athlete’s NF or NPC when attending an Evaluation Session. The Athlete must be accompanied if he/she is a minor. 

− The person chosen by the Athlete to accompany him/her at an Evaluation Session should be familiar with the Athlete’s Impairment and sport history. 

− The Athlete and accompanying person must acknowledge the terms of the Athlete Evaluation Consent Form as specified by the UCI. 

− The Athlete must prove his/her identity to the satisfaction of the Classification Panel, by providing his/her UCI Licence. 

− The Athlete must attend the Evaluation Session in sports attire and must bring all equipment used in competition, including the bicycle, tricycle or handcycle, helmet, orthopaedic brace(s), prosthesis(es), and any other equipment. 

o Any modification of the bicycle, tricycle or handcycle (e.g. support) must be submitted to the UCI for approval in accordance with the established procedure and article 16.14.002; 

o The Athlete is evaluated together with his/her orthopaedic brace/prosthesis and may entail a change of Sport Class or even division. All orthopaedic braces/prostheses must be submitted to the UCI for its approval in accordance with the established procedure; 

