− an understanding of the 2015 IPC Athlete Classification Code and the International Standards; 

− a professional qualification(s), level of experience, skills and/or competencies to act as a Classifier for the UCI. These include that a Classifier must either: 

a) be a certified health professional in a field relevant to the Eligible Impairment category which the UCI at its sole discretion deems acceptable, such as a medical doctor or physiotherapist for Athletes with a Physical Impairment, who has knowledge and experience in dealing with people with physical impairments; and/or an ophthalmologist or optometrist for Athletes with a Vision Impairment; or 

b) have an extensive coaching or other relevant background in the sport of cycling; or a recognised and reputable academic background which encompasses a requisite level of anatomical, biomechanical and sport specific expertise, such as certified coaches, bike fit experts or experts in human movement science with the ability to analyse gait and assess the athlete on the bicycle/tricycle/handcycle, which the UCI at its sole discretion deems to be acceptable. 

The UCI has established a process of Classifier Certification by which Classifier Competencies are assessed. The Classifier Education Pathway is available on the UCI website. This process is only applicable for Classifiers being certified to classify Athletes with a Physical Impairment. 

Ophthalmologists and optometrists who classify athletes with a Vision Impairment are trained and certified by the International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). The certification awarded by IBSA and the IPC is recognised by the UCI. 

## 16.4.006 Classifier Code of Conduct 

(text modified on 01.05.16; 01.02.17; 01.02.18) 

The integrity of Classification in Para-cycling depends on the conduct of Classification Personnel. The UCI has therefore adopted a set of professional conduct standards referred to as the ‘Classifier Code of Conduct’. 

All Classification Personnel must comply with the Classifier Code of Conduct. 

Any person who believes that any Classification Personnel may have acted in a manner that contravenes the Classifier Code of Conduct must report this to the UCI. 

The UCI has the discretion to determine whether or not a Classifier has an actual, perceived and/or potential conflict of interest. 

(article introduced on 01.02.18) 

16.4.006bis Classifiers shall at all times, even when not officiating as such, comply with the UCI Regulations, the Code of conduct for Classifiers and shall not cause any material or moral prejudice whatsoever to cycling as a sport or to the UCI. 

(text introduced on 23.10.19) 

16.4.006ter Any breach of article 16.4.006bis may be referred to the UCI Disciplinary Commission which may impose a suspension of up to 12 months, the withdrawal of the status of 

