Classification

Shooting utilizes a functional classification system, which enables athletes from different disability classes with the same abilities to compete together, either individually or in teams. Depending on the existing limitations (degree of body trunk functionality, balance while seating, muscle strength, mobility of both upper and lower limbs), and on the skills that are necessary in Shooting, athletes are divided into three classes: SH1, SH2 and SH3 (Paralympic Competition includes only classes SH1 And SH2). The basic difference between SH1 and SH2 is that SH2 athletes may use a special support for the arm, which complies with the IPC specifications. SH3 athletes are visually impaired.

Shooting classification is divided into three main classes:

SH1: Pistol and Rifle competitors that do not require a shooting stand.

SH2: Rifle competitors who have no ability to support the weight of the firearm with their arms and therefore require a shooting stand.

SH3: Rifle competitors with visual impairment.

Classification Course in USA for Trainees level

An IPC Shooting Trainees level classification course will take place in Fort Benning, USA on 4-5 July 2011.

More information and application form are available below:

IPC Shooting would like to inform its community that a Course for Trainee Classifiers will be organized in Fort Benning, USA on 4-5 July 2011 (preceding the USA International Competition). You are invited to nominate and support Medical Doctors or Physiotherapists from your NPC to apply for this IPC Shooting Classification Trainee Course.

General information about this IPC Shooting Workshop:
• All the applications must be submitted at ipcshooting@paralympic.org and by fax + 49 228 2097 209 no later than 29 May 2011 and have attached a scanned document of the Medical/Physiotherapy qualification Certificate.
• After this deadline all applications will be examined by IPC Shooting.
• Only applicants who fulfil the minimum requirements will be eligible to participate in this workshop.
• The maximum number of available places will be 10 and priority will be given to applicants who fulfil the minimum qualifications and who come from a country without Classifiers in IPC Shooting.
• The final list of participants who are eligible to attend the Workshop will be announced by IPC to the NPCs who submitted application no later than the 6 June 2011.
• In case that the course is to be cancelled IPC Shooting will announce it no later than a month prior to the course.
• The arrival day will be the 3 July 2011 and departure 6 July.
• The participation cost for this workshop is 200€/participant and the participants will be invoiced by IPC Shooting.
• Instructor of this workshop will be the IPC Shooting Head of Classification Mrs. Sally Hall.
• The travel costs will be covered by the participants.
• The accommodation costs will be covered by the participants directly with the Organizers. Contact information of the organizers will be provided with the final list of participants.