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Qualifying as disabled.

Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 12:28 am
by spektr
I had a TransMet amputation of my right foot.
How bad do you need to be hurt to qualify as disabled

Re: Qualifying as disabled.

Posted: Sun Mar 21, 2021 1:00 am
by Bob Foth
spektr,
sorry to hear about your amputation.
Paralympic eligibility is determined by medical classification.
The rules are available here:
[url]https://www.paralympic.org/shooting/rul ... sification[/url]

Specific to your question, see Appendix One.
Unfortunately, I believe this rule is likely to be applicable to you:
[i][b]"Limb Deficiency (s720-750)
 Amputation through the ankle (symes amputation); or
 Dysmelia resulting in the absence of a full ankle joint."[/b][/i]

Re: Qualifying as disabled.

Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 1:08 pm
by Heidemans
Where can one get classified for para? I can never find a good answer.

Re: Qualifying as disabled.

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:56 am
by Bob Foth
Check with USA Shooting to see if they will have a classifier at USANC or WAG or any other major matches you might attend.
That would give you a US-valid classification. IF you qualify for an international team, you'll get a full classification at your first WSPS competition.