ITU Paratriathlon Classification Rules and Regulations 2012 Edition ...

.) An ITU paratriathlon classifier must be trained and certified by ITU and it can be:
(i) medical and/or health professionals. For example: licensed medical doctors,
physiotherapists, occupational therapists;
(ii) sports specific and/or technical experts for example sport scientists, coaches,
former paratriathletes, physical educators.
2.2. ITU Head of Classification:
a.) The ITU Head of Classification is a classifier responsible for the direction,
administration, co-ordination and implementation of classification matters for ITU.
b.) The ITU Head of Classification is nominated to the ITU Executive Board by the ITU
Paratriathlon Committee following the quadrennial elections. The ITU Executive
Board is responsible for approving each nominee.
2.3. Chief Classifier:
a.) The Chief Classifier is a classifier responsible for the direction, administration, coordination
and implementation of classification matters for a specific competition.
b.) The ITU Head of Classification is responsible for assigning Chief Classifiers to each
ITU Event. The ITU Paratriathlon Committee is responsible for approving these
assignments without unreasonable delay.
2.4. Classification Panel:
a.) A Classification Panel is appointed for a particular competition to determine the
Sport Class and Sport Class Status of the paratriathletes competing in that event
under ITU Classification Rules and Regulations.
b.) In accordance with the IPC Classification Code, Classification Panels should include
a minimum of two classifiers in which at least one medical member should be
present.
c.) In exceptional circumstances, a panel with only one (1) medical classifier may be
appointed with specific provisions outlined under 5.4 c) iii).
d.) Host NFs may provide up to two (2) trainee classifiers per event.
e.) Two (2) Classification Panels are required at ITU events where protests can be
managed. It is possible for the Chief Classifier to be a member of one of the panels.
f.) Members shall not have any other official responsibilities during a competition that
are not in connection with classification.
g.) Classification Panels are appointed by the ITU Head of Classification in advance of
the competition. Communication of all relevant details about the event will be
included in the notification of appointment, indicating all the important contacts
and the conditions.
h.) The invitation shall state the venue, dates and times of the Classification Process, as
well as arrival and departure times. All classifiers shall stay to observe the
competition.
i.) Classifiers appointed will respond with their availability to attend the event within
fourteen (14) days of being notified.
j.) It is recommended that classifiers in the same classification panel should be from
different nationalities.
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