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Key information from www.ipc-alpineskiing.org
 

Vancouver Selection Document

 

 

 

Athlete Performance Agreement

 

A pro-forma of the 2009-2010 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. Appendices A to C plus BDST Selection Document 2009/10 and IPC Alpine Skiing Rule Book form an integral part of this agreement.

 

IPC Alpine Skiing License

 

 

 

BDST Key Documents

 

 

 

Rules

 

 

Anti-Doping

 

 

 

 

Classification

     

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    Insurance Policy

       

      Details of 2008-2009 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 Dave Chugg 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                              01623 638753         01623 638753       ) in accordance with the conditions of the policy.

       

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.