These Classification Rules are to be applied and interpreted as an independent text in a manner that is consistent with the 2015 IPC Athlete Classification Code and International Standards. 

## 16.4.002 Roles and Responsibilities 

(text modified on 01.02.18) 

It is the personal responsibility of Athletes, Athlete Support Personnel and Classification Personnel to acquaint themselves with all the requirements of these Classification Rules, the UCI Cycling Regulations, the IPC Athlete Classification Code (see IPC Handbook, Section 2, Chapter 1.3) and the other sections of the IPC Handbook that apply to Classification. 

## Athlete Responsibilities 

The roles and responsibilities of Athletes include to: 

a) be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable policies, rules and processes established by these Classification Rules; 

b) participate in Athlete Evaluation in good faith; 

c) ensure when appropriate that adequate information related to Health Conditions and Eligible Impairments is provided and/or made available to the UCI; 

d) cooperate with any investigations concerning violations of these Classification Rules; and 

e) actively participate in the process of education and awareness, and Classification research, through exchanging personal experiences and expertise. The participation of Athletes in a Research Information Session organised by UCI when research is conducted at an event is mandatory. If research is organised during an event, it is the Athletes’ responsibility to check if their Sport Class has been selected to participate in the research. If Athletes do not attend the Research Information Session, the UCI Commissaires’ Panel may impose a fine of CHF 200. 

## Athlete Support Personnel Responsibilities 

The roles and responsibilities of Athlete Support Personnel include to: 

a) be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable policies, rules and processes established by these Classification Rules; 

b) use their influence on Athlete values and behaviour to foster a positive and collaborative Classification attitude and communication; 

c) assist in the development, management and implementation of Classification Systems; and 

d) cooperate with any investigations concerning violations of these Classification Rules. 

## Classification Personnel Responsibilities 

The roles and responsibilities of Classification Personnel include to: 

a) have a complete working knowledge of all applicable policies, rules and processes established by these Classification Rules; 

b) use their influence to foster a positive and collaborative Classification attitude and communication; 

c) assist in the development, management and implementation of Classification Systems, including participation in education and research; and 

d) cooperate with any investigations concerning violations of these Classification Rules. 

(text modified on 01.07.13; 01.02.17; 01.02.18, 01.02.19; 01.01.21) 

