− The Athlete must disclose the use of any medication and/or medical device/implant to the Classification Panel. 

− The Athlete must comply with all reasonable instructions given by the Classification Panel. 

In respect of the Classification Panel: 

− The Classification Panel may request that an Athlete provide medical documentation relevant to the Athlete’s Eligible Impairment if the Classification Panel believes that this will be necessary for it to allocate a Sport Class. 

− The Classification Panel will conduct Evaluation Sessions in English. For the sake of clarity, the NF/NPC may conduct National Classification Evaluation Sessions in another language. If the Athlete requires an interpreter, a member of the Athlete’s NF/NPC will be responsible for arranging for an interpreter. The interpreter is permitted to attend the Evaluation Session in addition to the member of the Athletes NF/NPC who is accompanying the Athlete at the Evaluation Session. 

− The Classification Panel may at any stage seek medical, technical or scientific opinion(s), with the agreement of the Head of Classification and/or a Chief Classifier if the Classification Panel feels that such opinion(s) is necessary to allocate a Sport Class. 

− In addition to any medical, technical or scientific opinion(s) sought, a Classification Panel may only have regard to evidence supplied to it by the relevant Athlete, NF, NPC and UCI (from any source) when allocating a Sport Class. 

− The Classification Panel may make, create or use video footage and/or other records to assist it when allocating a Sport Class. 

## 16.4.015 Observation in Competition 

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A Classification Panel may require that an Athlete undertake Observation in Competition Assessment before it allocates a final Sport Class and designates a Sport Class Status to that Athlete. 

Observation in Competition Assessment is undertaken so that the Classification Panel can complete its determination as to the extent to which an Eligible Impairment affects that Athlete’s ability to execute the specific tasks and activities fundamental to para- cycling. 

If a Classification Panel requires an Athlete to complete Observation in Competition, the Athlete will be entered in the Competition with the Sport Class allocated by the Classification Panel after the conclusion of the initial components of the Evaluation Session. 

An Athlete who is required to complete Observation in Competition Assessment will be designated with Tracking Code: Observation Assessment (OA). This replaces the Athlete’s Sport Class Status for the duration of Observation in Competition Assessment. 

Observation in Competition Assessment must take place during First Appearance. In this regard: 

− First Appearance is the first time an Athlete competes in an Event during a Competition in a particular Sport Class. 

