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Key information from www.ipc-alpineskiing.org
 
IPC-AS Licence Information
 

BDST Key Documents

 

 

 

Rules

 

 

    Classification

     

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    Insurance Policy

     

    Details of 2007-2008 cover have now been agreed with FOGG Travel. A copy of the policy document is attached to the link. A seperate note will be sent to athletes covering premium details and payment. Please contact Nigel Kendrick on the management team. 

     

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    Please ensure you read the Policy Document carefully and advise any personal concerns with Fogg direct (Steven Cook) in accordance with the conditions of the policy.

     

    Athlete Performance Agreement

A pro-forma of the 2007-2008 Athlete Agreement is available by clicking the link below. Each member of BDST will be required to sign-up to the terms and conditions contained therein as part of their commitment to GB Alpine racing.

Classification Overview for Alpine Skiing

 

Competition is only possible within the following categories:

 

Category Visually Impaired

 

B1- Blind, totally blind participants

 

B2 - Visual Impairment, visual acuity of 20/60

 

B3 - Visual Impairment, visual acuity above 20/60 to 6/60

 

Category Standing

 

LW 1 - Double above knee amputation

 

LW 2 - Single above knee amputation

 

LW 3 - Double below knee amputation/CPalsy

 

LW 4 - Single below knee amputation

 

LW 5/7 - Double arm amputation

 

LW 6/8 - Amputation or other disabilities in one arm

 

LW 9 - one upper limb and one lower limb disability 

 

Category Sitting

 

LW 10 - no functional sitting balance

 

LW 11 - fair sitting balance

 

LW 12 - good sitting balance, incomplete paraplegic/amputation of the lower limb/s 

 

*Note: To make it easier for spectators and for greater competition to smaller categories, the categories above are grouped into - Seated, Standing and Visual Impaired Skiers for medal purposes.


A complicated factor system is used based on level of disability within each of these groups, so as an athlete crosses the line the actual time is factored and gives an final time. See www.ipc-alpineskiing.org for more details.