LTA4+

LTA4+ is a Paralympic rowing classification. The classifications were developed and current as of March 2011.[1]

Definition

This is a Paralympic rowing classification.[2] In 2008, BBC Sport defined this classification was "LTA4+: A four-person, mixed gender, sweep-oar boat plus cox with sliding seats. Open to athletes with an impairment but who have movement in the legs, trunk and arms. A boat can include a maximum of two visually impaired athletes."[2] In 2008, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation defined this classification was "LTA (Legs, Trunk, Arms): These rowers include all competitors who have a minimum disability. They are able to use their legs, trunk and arms to complete strokes. They are able to use a sliding seat in their boats." [3] Rowing Australia defines this classification as "" [1]

Events

Rowers in this classification compete in single and sculls for club, state, and national competitions. In international competitions, they compete in mixed cox fours sculls, with a maximum of two visually impaired rowers in the boat.[1][2]

Similar classifications

LTA-PD and LTA-B1, LTA-B2, and LTA-B3 are other classifications in this family.[1]

Becoming classified

Classification is handled by FISA – International Rowing Federation.[4]

Australians seeking classification through Rowing Australia as a visually impaired rower need to provide evidence of having been classified by an International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) classifier or an Australian Paralympic Committee vision impairment classifier.[5]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Adaptive Rowing: Classification". Rowingaustralia.com.au. 2012-03-26. Retrieved 2012-08-18.
  2. 1 2 3 "A-Z of Paralympic classification". BBC Sport. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  3. ↑ McGarry, Andrew (3 September 2008). "Paralympics categories explained". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  4. ↑ "Guide to the Paralympic Games – Appendix 1" (PDF). London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2011. p. 42. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  5. ↑ "Rowing Australia: Adaptive Rowing Classification Application Form" (PDF). Australia: Rowing Australia. 2012. Retrieved 19 June 2012.

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