S15 (classification)
S15, SB15, SM15 are disability swimming classifications used for categorising swimmers based on their level of disability. These classifications are for athletes with hearing loss.
Definition[]
The S15, SB15 and SM15 classifications are for people with hearing loss.[1]
The classification was created by the International Paralympic Committee and has roots in a 2003 attempt to address "the overall objective to support and co-ordinate the ongoing development of accurate, reliable, consistent and credible sport focused classification systems and their implementation."[2]
In Australia, to be classified in this category, athletes contact the Australian Paralympic Committee or their state swimming governing body.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ 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. 265. ISBN 9781444334043. OCLC 642278479.
- ^ "Paralympic Classification Today". International Paralympic Committee. 22 April 2010. p. 3.
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(help) - ^ "Classification Information Sheet" (PDF). Australian Paralympic Committee. 8 March 2011. p. 3. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
Categories:
- Swimming at the Summer Paralympics
- Parasports classifications