Tetraplegia C7/C8 and severe athetosis/ataxia/dystonia
Tetraplegic with impairments corresponding to a complete cervical lesion at C7/C8 or above
Complete loss of trunk stability and lower limb function
Non-spinal cord injury, but functional ability profile equivalent to sport class H2 (ex-H1.2)
Impaired sympathetic nerve system
Recumbent position in handbike mandatory (AP-bikes)
Severe athetosis/ataxia/dystonia and no elbow extension limitation
Asymmetric or symmetric quadriplegia with at least grade 2 spasticity in upper limb and lower limbs.
The cycleedit
This classification can use an AP2 recumbent, which is a competition cycle that is reclined at 30 degrees and has a rigid frame. This classification can also use an AP3 hand cycle which is inclined at 0 degrees and is reclined on a rigid competition frame.[3]
Classification historyedit
Cycling first became a Paralympic sport at the 1988 Summer Paralympics.[4] In September 2006, governance for para-cycling passed from the International Paralympic Committee's International Cycling Committee to UCI at a meeting in Switzerland. When this happened, the responsibility of classifying the sport also changed.[5]
At the Paralympic Gamesedit
For the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio, the International Paralympic Committee had a zero classification at the Games policy. This policy was put into place in 2014, with the goal of avoiding last minute changes in classes that would negatively impact athlete training preparations. All competitors needed to be internationally classified with their classification status confirmed prior to the Games, with exceptions to this policy being dealt with on a case-by-case basis.[6]
Competitorsedit
Competitors in this classification include Heinz Frei (Switzerland) and Luca Mazzone (Italy).
Rankingsedit
This classification has UCI rankings for elite competitors.[7]
Becoming classifiededit
Classification is handled by Union Cycliste Internationale.[8] Classification for the UCI Para-Cycling World Championships is completed by at least two classification panels. Members of the classification panel must not have a relationship with the cyclist and must not be involved in the World Championships in any other role than as classifier.[9] In national competitions, the classification is handled by the national cycling federation.[9] Classification often has three components: physical, technical and observation assessment.[9]
^"UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide". UCI. 17 April 2012. p. 4.
^"UCI Cycling Regulations - Para cycling" (PDF). Union Cycliste International website. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
^Vanlandewijck, Yves; Thompson, Walter R; IOC Medical Commission (2011). The paralympic athlete : handbook of sports medicine and science. Handbook of sports medicine and science. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. p. 34. ISBN9781444334043. OCLC 642278479.
^. Australian Paralympic Committee. 2012. Archived from the original on 2016-08-14.
^"Para-cycling High Performance". Australia: Cycling Australia. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
^"Rio 2016 Classification Guide" (PDF). International Paralympic Committee. International Paralympic Committee. March 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
^. Union Cycliste Internationale. June 2012. Archived from the original on 13 June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
^(PDF). London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2011. p. 42. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
^ abc"UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide". UCI. 17 April 2012. p. 5.
May 05, 2024
classification, this, article, about, para, cycling, classification, other, uses, para, cycling, classification, union, cycliste, internationale, recommends, this, coded, contents, definition, cycle, classification, history, paralympic, games, competitors, ran. This article is about the para cycling classification For other uses see H2 H2 is a para cycling classification The Union Cycliste Internationale recommends this be coded as MH2 or WH2 1 Contents 1 Definition 2 The cycle 3 Classification history 4 At the Paralympic Games 5 Competitors 6 Rankings 7 Becoming classified 8 ReferencesDefinition edit nbsp Functional mobility range of an H2 classified cyclist Union Cycliste Internationale UCI defines H2 2 as Tetraplegia C7 C8 and severe athetosis ataxia dystonia Tetraplegic with impairments corresponding to a complete cervical lesion at C7 C8 or above Complete loss of trunk stability and lower limb function Non spinal cord injury but functional ability profile equivalent to sport class H2 ex H1 2 Impaired sympathetic nerve system Recumbent position in handbike mandatory AP bikes Severe athetosis ataxia dystonia and no elbow extension limitation Asymmetric or symmetric quadriplegia with at least grade 2 spasticity in upper limb and lower limbs The cycle edit nbsp An AP2 handcycle This classification can use an AP2 recumbent which is a competition cycle that is reclined at 30 degrees and has a rigid frame This classification can also use an AP3 hand cycle which is inclined at 0 degrees and is reclined on a rigid competition frame 3 Classification history editCycling first became a Paralympic sport at the 1988 Summer Paralympics 4 In September 2006 governance for para cycling passed from the International Paralympic Committee s International Cycling Committee to UCI at a meeting in Switzerland When this happened the responsibility of classifying the sport also changed 5 At the Paralympic Games editFor the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio the International Paralympic Committee had a zero classification at the Games policy This policy was put into place in 2014 with the goal of avoiding last minute changes in classes that would negatively impact athlete training preparations All competitors needed to be internationally classified with their classification status confirmed prior to the Games with exceptions to this policy being dealt with on a case by case basis 6 Competitors editCompetitors in this classification include Heinz Frei Switzerland and Luca Mazzone Italy Rankings editThis classification has UCI rankings for elite competitors 7 Becoming classified editClassification is handled by Union Cycliste Internationale 8 Classification for the UCI Para Cycling World Championships is completed by at least two classification panels Members of the classification panel must not have a relationship with the cyclist and must not be involved in the World Championships in any other role than as classifier 9 In national competitions the classification is handled by the national cycling federation 9 Classification often has three components physical technical and observation assessment 9 References edit nbsp Sports portal UCI Para cycling Classification Guide UCI 17 April 2012 p 4 UCI Cycling Regulations Para cycling PDF Union Cycliste International website Retrieved 2 June 2016 Vanlandewijck Yves Thompson Walter R IOC Medical Commission 2011 The paralympic athlete handbook of sports medicine and science Handbook of sports medicine and science Chichester West Sussex UK Wiley Blackwell p 34 ISBN 9781444334043 OCLC 642278479 Cycling Australian Paralympic Committee 2012 Archived from the original on 2016 08 14 Para cycling High Performance Australia Cycling Australia Retrieved 14 June 2012 Rio 2016 Classification Guide PDF International Paralympic Committee International Paralympic Committee March 2016 Retrieved July 22 2016 Ranking PARA Cycling 2012 Union Cycliste Internationale June 2012 Archived from the original on 13 June 2012 Retrieved 14 June 2012 Guide to the Paralympic Games Appendix 1 PDF London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2011 p 42 Archived from the original PDF on 26 April 2012 Retrieved 9 April 2012 a b c UCI Para cycling Classification Guide UCI 17 April 2012 p 5 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title H2 classification amp oldid 1207820063, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,