Classification The purpose of the classification system is to minimize the impact eligible impairment types have on the outcome of competition. The ICF system of classification aims to place athletes into classes according to how much their impairment impacts on the core determinants of success in canoeing. Similar levels of functional ability are classed together to provide as fair as possible competition. The classes include a broad range of disabilities and as a result there may some paddlers who are at the higher level of function who may be at less of a disadvantage in their class. The ICF recognises three (3) classes for paracanoe, LTA, TA and A, while the IVF recognises six (6). Refinements are being worked on to bring the IVF and the ICF systems into alignment with IPC standards, however the following is a blend of the two (2) classification systems. LEG, TRUNK and ARMS (LTA) (IVF 5 & 6 Point Paddler) – The LTA class is for paddlers with a disability who have functional use of their legs, trunk and arms for paddling, and who can apply force to the foot board or the seat to propel the boat.
Classification The purpose of the classification system is to minimize the impact eligible impairment types have on the outcome of competition. The ICF system of classification aims to place athletes into classes according to how much their impairment impacts on the core determinants of success in canoeing. Similar levels of functional ability are classed together to provide as fair as possible competition. The classes include a broad range of disabilities and as a result there may some paddlers who are at the higher level of function who may be at less of a disadvantage in their class. The ICF recognises three (3) classes for paracanoe, LTA, TA and A, while the IVF recognises six (6). Refinements are being worked on to bring the IVF and the ICF systems into alignment with IPC standards, however the following is a blend of the two (2) classification systems. LEG, TRUNK and ARMS (LTA) – (IVF 5 & 6 Point Paddler) The LTA class is for paddlers with a disability who have functional use of their legs, trunk and arms for paddling, and who can apply force to the foot board or the seat to propel the boat.
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