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Beach, Coastal, Indoors, Masters, Para Flashcards

1
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What is the substitution rule at world masters?

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Up to one hour before the race. Ok so long as it doesn’t reduce crew average age by more than 1 year or change age category.

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What are the masters age categories?

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A 27
B 36
C 43
D 50
…
J 80
K 83
L 86
M 89

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What is the start procedure for beach sprints?

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Three Minutes
One Minute - put the boats in the water
30 secs- Get Ready
Attention

After a clear pause, the Starter shall then EITHER raise the red flag,
OR shall press a button (or switch) to change the traffic lights from the neutral position to red;

After a clear and variable pause, the Starter will then start the race by
EITHER dropping the red flag quickly to one side and
simultaneously sounding a hooter in one long blast;
OR by pressing a button that shall,at the same instant:
a. Change the red light to green;
b. Make an audible signal through the loudspeakers;
c. Start the timing system for the race;

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What is the penalty for a false start in Beach Sprints?

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Side by side - Stop and restart - Yellow Card
Time trial with RFID - no penalty
Time trial with no RFID - 10s penalty

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What are the time penalties for beach sprints?

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Missing 1st or 2nd buoy - 30 secs
Missing 3rd buoy - 2 mins
Missing run flag = 10 secs
Interference = 10 secs or EXC, or any other time penalty.
Changing standard rigging - 30s
Coxswain out - no ranking, DNF
Dangerous or out of control,- EXC or other sanction

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What is interference in beach sprints?

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oars, scull or boat encroach or cause disadvantage by contact or causing them to change course.

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When must lane selection by made for beach sprints in the final 8?

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no later than 10mins before the race.

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What is the composition of the Jury at Beach Sprints?

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i) President of the Jury*
ii) Starter / Finish Judge *
iii) Judge at the Start / Race Umpire *
iv) Lane Umpires (1 per lane)
v) Turning Mark Umpire
vi) Members of the Control Commission,
one of whom shall be the senior member
*The President of the Jury, the Starter / Finish Judge, the Judge at the Start / Race Umpire and senior member of the Control Commission shall each hold an International Umpire’s license.

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9
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What size does the name/country code need to be on coastal/beachkit?

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DAVIES - 50mm heigh, 120-150mm wide
GBR - 50mm height, 60-100mm wide

Reverse
GBR - 100mm height, 150mm width

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What are the age categories for Indoors?

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U17
17-18
19-20
21-22
23-39
40-44
45-49…
…
70+
Open

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11
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What para categories are available at Indoors

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PR1
PR2
PR3
PR3 -II (intellectual impairment)

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What is the jury for an Indoors?

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PoJ
Responsible Umpire(s)
Race Officials (time keepers, race-system technicians)
Control Commission (senior member to have FISA umpire licence)

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13
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When does the draw take place for Indoors

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the day before the competition

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14
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What is severe collision in coastal?

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Damage to boat
Personal injury
Forces another boat off a course/miss a TP
Rower is struck by oars of the boat
Collide with obstable

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Penalty for severe collision in coastal?

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60s or if blatant Red Card and EXC

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Sanctions for crews in coastal?

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Normal list plus time penalty

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What events are available at para world champs?

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PR1x (M and F)

PR2 1x (M and F)
PR2 Mx2x

PR3 2- (M and F)
PR3 Mx2x
PR3 4+

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What events are available at Para OlysV

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PR1 1x (M and F)

PR2 Mix 2x

PR3 Mx 2x
PR3 Mx4+

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19
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What age categories are recognised in Coastal?

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Senior
U19

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20
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What boat classes at Coastal Champs?

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MC1x WC1x
MC2x WC2x
MC4X+ WC4X+
MixC2x
May add additional events and shall publish in competition notice

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21
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Coastal boat weights and max lengths?

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C1x 35kg 6m
C2x 60kg 7.5m (fine boat 1x is 7.3m, PR1 1x is 6.3m)
C4x+ 130kg 10.7m

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22
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Safety Reqs in a coastal boat? (4)

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Boat to be buoyant (3 watertight compartments or flotation added, self bailing)
15m bouyant line close to a rower
Life jackets PFDs
Radio/phone comes for safety

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23
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Where should the course co-rods/GPS be displayed in Coastal Champs? (3)

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Notice of competition
Crew Information packs
Control Commission

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24
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What are the sizes of the identifications on kit at coastal?

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FRONT
Family Name: 120-150mm. 50mm height.
Country code: 60-100mm, 50mm height.

BACK
Country Code 150mm with 100mm height.

25
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What are the members of the jury for Coastal? (8)

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POJ
CC
Starter
Judge @ start
Race Umps
Key Marker Umps
Penalty Box Ump
Judge @ Finish

26
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Who agrees which markers are to by key markers on a coastal course?

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POJ
Race Director
Member of Coastal Commission

27
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What are the identifications allowed on a C1x

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Manufacturer symbol 0 - 15cm (50cm2)
Boat ID 15 - 80cm (20cm high)
Crew ID 80cm - 150cm (10cm high)
WR/OC Sponsor 155cm - 255cm (1200cm2 / 80cm long)

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What are the identifications allowed on a C2x

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Manufacturer symbol 0-15cm 50cmsq.
Boat ID15-110cm (20cm height)
CrewID 110cm - 210cm (10cm height)
WR/OC Sponsor 215-315cm 1200sqcm / 80cm long.

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What are the identifications allowed on a C4x+

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Manufacturer symbol 0-15cm 50cmsq
Boat ID 15-110cm 20cm height
Crew ID 110-210cm 10cm height
WR/OC Sponsor 215-315cm, 1600sqcm, 100cm long.

30
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Which para boat classes can have VI rowers?

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Doubles, pairs and 4+

31
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Does the PR2 1x need stabilising pontoons

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No, just the PR1 1x

32
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What distance must the stabilising pontoons be on a PR1 1x?

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60cm from centre point

33
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What are the strapping requirements for PR1 1x?

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Trunk strap. Other is optional.

34
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What is the strapping requirements for PR2 1x?

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None, strapping is optional.

35
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What are the requirement for the strapping of a PR1 1x?

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Secured to the seat back and go around the trunk.
Must allow lumbar region to be visible from the side.
Min 50mm width.
Be of non-elastic material,
Without mechanical buckles.
To be released pulling free end of strap.
Contrasting colour to kit
Released in same manner in same direction.
Able to be released by rower using just one hand.

36
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What are the boat classes for World Rowing Beach Sprint Championships?

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a) Men (M) C1x
b) Women (W) C1x
c) Mixed (Mix) C2x, C4x+
d) Under 19 Men (U19M) C1x, C2x
e) Under 19 Women (U19W) C1x, C2x
Under 19 Mixed (U19Mix) C2x
World Rowing may add other events and shall
publish any additional events in the Competition
Notice

37
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What are the boat and equipment requirements for International Beach Sprint regattas?

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Same as for Coastal, except:
- no requirement for lifejackets but should be available on request.
- no tow line required
- International races may be required to use organising committee boats
- World Champs are required to use organising committee boats
- Rigging for org committee boats set and may not be changed. - time penalty 30s if changed,

38
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What is the course layout for International Beach Sprint regattas?

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10-50m run on land
85m from edge of water to first buoy (at least beyond wave break)
85m from first buoy to second buoy
80m from second buoy to third buoy
10-50m run from water’s edge to finish line
Distance between lanes at least 25m
Start and finish line width 3m
Min 2 lanes, max 4 lanes

39
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Describe the buoys used for International Beach Sprint regattas

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  • inflatable or other softsurface type which will not cause damage to boats and equipment
  • approximately 150 cm high.
  • The first two buoys from the beach in each lane shall be approximately 30 cm diameter
  • the farthest turning buoy shall be between 50 cm and 100 cm diameter.
  • The 3 buoys in one lane shall each be the same colour.
40
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What are the possible arrangements for the finish line in International Beach Sprint regattas?

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(1) A clear line on the beach which the runner from each crew must cross;
(2) A tape which the runner from each crew must run through;
(3) One flag or similar device for each crew, standing upright in the sand, and which must be picked up by the runner from each crew;
(4) One button or similar device for each crew, which must be pressed by the runner from each crew and
which, upon being pressed, shall emit a sound or visual display, at the same time recording the elapsed race time for that crew.
The finish line for runners shall be an equal distance from the water where their boats would reach the shore in their designated course.

41
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Who makes decisions on action in adverse weather conditions at International Beach Sprint regattas?

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a) International Beach Sprint Regattas - The President of the Jury, in consultation with the Race Director and the organising committee.
b) World Rowing Beach Sprint Championships –
the Executive Committee or its delegate(s) in consultation with President of the Jury, the Race Director and the organising committee.

In all cases the President of the Jury may take
decisions they consider necessary to protect the
safety of rowers and officials.

42
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What happens if a dead heat takes place in Beach Sprints?

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Any round other than a final: re-row over the same course between the crews involved. Take place not later than 10 minutes after the finish of the race in which the dead-heat occurred.

If the rerow results in a dead-heat the crews shall be required to re-row the race again not later than 15 minutes after the finish of the previous re-row. This process will continue until a decision is reached.

If a dead-heat occurs in a final the crews concerned shall be given equal ranking and the next ranking shall be left vacant.

43
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What is the definition of a Coastal Rowing regatta?

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A regatta in which all rowers use Coastal Rowing boats and where the competition course is on the open sea or on a large inland body of water and in accordance with these Regulations.

44
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What is the eligibility requirements for Coastal Rowing regattas?

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Member of Club recognised by MF. May be additional for some events at World Coastals and may be pre-qual for some events.

45
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What are the minimum widths of coastal rowing boats?

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Width Overall (Point 1),
Height of Measurement Point above Deepest Point of Boat
Width at Measurement Point (Point 2)
C1x 0.75 m (1) 0.19 m (H) 0.55 m (2)
C2x 1.0 m (1) 0.23 m (H) 0.70 m (2)
C4+, C4x+ 1.3 m (1) 0.30 m (H) 0.90 m (2)

46
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What is a ‘key turning marker’ in coastal racing?

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A point of increased risk of severe interference between crews due to factors such as, for example and not limited to, the angle of the turn and/or its proximity to the start.

47
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What is the course length for World Rowing Coastal Championships?

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In principle the racing distance shall be between 6 km and 8 km and shall be the same for men and women

48
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What are the obligations of the crew captain at Coastal Rowing events?

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Crew Captain’s obligations
1) According to international maritime law, all sea-going vessels must have one person responsible for safety and navigation.
2) In Coastal Rowing, this will be one member of the crew who will be designated the “Crew Captain”.
3) Shall be notified to the organizing committee in writing at the time of the crew’s registration and before the crew goes on the water for the first time.
4) Responsibility of the member federation or the club in whose name the crew is entered, and the crew concerned.
5) Any crew for which a Crew Captain has not been notified shall not be permitted on the water.

6) The Crew Captain shall be responsible before every outing on the water to:
(a) Assess the risks and the ability of the crew to cope with the prevailing and forecast conditions;
(b) Be familiar with the current and expected weather conditions;
(c) Register the outing with the Control Commission, showing the date and time of the outing, the estimated length of the outing and the route to be taken;
(d) Check the condition of the boat and the safety equipment on board.

7) During the outing the Crew Captain shall:
(a) Ensure that the crew respects all navigational, safety and traffic rules;
(b) Require that all members of the crew wear their life jackets as necessary;
(c) Make necessary decisions for the safety of the crew if the weather deteriorates;
(d) Monitor any changes in the weather or water conditions which might affect the safety of the crew.

8) After the outing the Crew Captain shall:
(a) Inform the Control Commission of the return of the crew;
(b) Complete the register to indicate the crew’s return;
(c) Inform the Control Commission of any incidents or safety issues;
(d) Record and report to the organizing committee any damage to a pool boat

49
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What is the start procedure for coastal regattas?

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Floating:
At 3 mins, raise 3 balls and give 3 hoots
At 2 mins, drop one ball and give 2 hoots
At 1 min, drop another ball and give 1 hoot
At 0, drop remaining ball and give a long hoot

Beach start:
Boats lined up on the beach near water’s edge
“Two minutes”
Direct the crews to put the boats on the water (8m apart) “Put the boats in the water”
“Attention”
Raise red flag
Drop red flag and long hooter blast

50
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What happens if there is a false start at coastal regattas?

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Individual false start - 2 min time penalty
Multiple false start - stop race. If caused by weather and considered fair may allow race to continue with no penalty

51
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What happens if there is a dead heat in Coastal regattas?

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In prelim rounds, put everyone through. If not enough boats, PoJ and Race Director do random draw in presence of crew captains.
In final, given equal placing and next placing left vacant.

52
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What is the sanction for racing without the correct strapping?

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Relegation. If races again without right equipment and strapping then Exclusion.

53
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What are the requirements for entries in Para rowing?

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All athletes must have been allocated a Sport Class. If not allocated, there must be a classification panel before event and docs submitted on time.
If Sport Class changed or withdrawn before first heat may be replaced by eligble person.

54
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What are the additional duties of Control Commission for Para events?

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i. Accessibility of the pontoon area for rowers, such as those using wheelchairs or assisted by guide dogs, or caregivers;
ii. Compliance of boats with World Rowing Standard Para Rowing Design specifications;
iii. Safety measures in PR2 Mix2x, PR2 1x and PR1 1x boats including foot stretcher and strapping;
iv. Correct fixing of pontoons on PR2Mix2x and PR2 1x boats

55
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When is someone allocated a Sport Class?

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an Athlete who has an impairment that is the direct result of an underlying health condition which has resulted in a permanent and verifiable activity limitation

56
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What are the eligible impairments for a Sport Class?

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Visual impairment
Impaired muscle power
Impaired range of movement
Limb deficiency
Hypertonia
Ataxia
Athetosis

57
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What is the minimum criteria for PR3 classification?

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a) a full loss of three fingers on one hand; or
b) at least a trans metatarsal amputation of the foot; or
c) the loss of ten points on one limb; or
d) fifteen points across two limbs when assessed using the Functional
Classification Test as set out in the Classification Application Form for Physical Disabilities. **For the PR3 Mix2x boat class, rowers must have a minimum impairment of a loss of at least 20 points in one limb when assessed using the Functional Classification Test as set out in the Classification Application Form for Physical Disabilities.
e) Athletes classified with either a PR2 or PR1 sport class will be considered eligible to compete in the PR3 Mix2x boat class.

58
Q

What are the boat classes for World Masters?

A

M/W 1x, 2x, 2-, 4x, 4+, 4-, 8+
Mix 2x, 4x, 8+

World Rowing Umpire Exams (12 decks)

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