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Table Of Contents
1.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR CLASSIFICATION 1.1
I.B.A.D
Shall determine a classification system based on the functional ability to
perform basic tasks in Badminton. Functional ability should be
considered independently of level of skill or training of the player. 1.2 The need for changing the number of
classes shall be continually reviewed on the basis of functional differences in performance and number of
players within the class. 1.3 Classification Rules are part of the Technical Rules of Badminton. Classifiers are to be granted accreditation and access to all facilities and parts of the venues. 1.4
Classifiers shall perform their duties within in the I.B.A.D Code
of Ethics for Classifiers. 2.
ELIGIBILITY
OF COMPETITORS 2.1
A
competitor who cannot participate on reasonably equal terms in badminton for “able-bodied” because of a functional disadvantage due to a
permanent disability is eligible
for badminton. 2.2
The
minimum handicap is determined in badminton, depending on functional
factors. 2.3
In order
to take part in a competition a player must be classifiable according to the I.B.A.D classification rules. 3.
COMPETING
IN A CLASS WITH A LESSER DISABILITY 3.1
The
player may compete in a class with less disabled competitors and in such
cases must stay in the same class for that particular competition. 4. MEDICAL
DOCUMENTATION OF DISABILITIES 4.1
A
medical documentation of a players disability is the basis for the
functional Classification.
Different test methods are required depending on the disability of
the player. 5.
CLASSIFICATION
FORM 5.1
Players
shall have a classification form issued by I.B.A.D, this will be signed and stamped by a team of at least two (2) authorised classifiers of
I.B.A.D. 5.2
A
classification normally is permanent, unless stated on the classification
documents issued by I.B.A.D. 6.
AUTHORISATION
OF INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFIERS 6.1
Authorisation
as a classifier is issued by I.B.A.D Medical Committee. 6.2 Applications for education as a
authorised classifier must be sent to the Medical Officer. 7.
CLASSIFICATION
PROCEDURES FOR IBAD
COMPETITIONS 7.1
I.B.A.D
are responsible for selecting classification teams in co-operation with
the Organising Committees. 7.2 There should be sufficient qualified
classification teams, including medical and
technical experts, must be present to complete the classification
at least one day prior to the
commencement of the actual competition. 7.2
When a
players class is changed it is the duty of the organizers to amend the
starting lists and other documents, according to the new
classification. 7.3
Classification can be subject to review during training and
competition. The Process must not
be detrimental to the performance of the player under review. 8.
DOCUMENTATION OF CLASSIFICATION 8.1
A list
of players per country, and their classifications shall be maintained by
I.B.A.D. 8.2
The
updated classification lists shall be filed with the I.B.A.D secretary
each Year. 9.
CLASSIFICATION PROTESTS Protests,
although in and of themselves a right of the player and classifiers,
should not be used in a manner that would unfairly affect the outcome of
the competition. “Tactical Protest” are a breach of the principles of
fair play. 9.1
I.B.A.D
is responsible for the selection of the Protest Classification Committee. 9.2
A member
of the Classification Team should normally be exempted from dealing with a
protest concerning a classification that he/she has been involved with. 9.3
The
decision of the Classification Protest Team is final and without appeal.
9.4
Classification
Protest Procedure. The following regulations for classification protests
shall apply. 9.4.1 All protests must be made on the official I.B.A.D
Protest Form and handed to the
Medical Officer. The protest must be accompanied by a protest fee which
will be refunded if the protest is upheld, otherwise it remains
with I.B.A.D. In accordance with
7.4 the Classification Committee may protest a competitors 9.4.2
Such
protests must be handed in no later than six (6) hours after the
classification. 9.4.2
Only the
head of Delegation (or his/her representative) or relevant classification committee can make such protests. 9.4.3
Classification protest shall be dealt with as soon as possible
after the protest has been
received. The Medical Officer shall decide the time of the hearing. 9.4.4 At re-classification tests a person of his/her choice may accompany the player. 9.4.5 If a player refuses to attend a protest re-classification test he/she will be banned from further participation. 9.4.6 The final decision will be written on the official form. The original will be kept by the I.B.A.D and copies will be distributed to the player concerned, and team official. 9.4.7
Following any re-classification the implementation of the change
shall be according to I.B.A.D rules. 9.4.8 If it can be shown that the I.B.A.D Code of Ethics for Classification has not been followed during classification, a different classification panel shall reclassify the player. 10. PERSONNEL AND EQUIPMENT FOR CLASSIFICATION PROIR TO AND AT COMPETITION 10.1 For all I.B.A.D events the required number of classifiers shall be nominate by the Medical Officer. These classifiers may not be members of there national teams. 10.2 Administrative staff is required for registration and guidance of players to the examination rooms. The staff is to record all classification changes. 10.3
For all medical and practical examination purposes the Medical
Officer and
Classifiers should be contacted by the Organizers, concerning the
necessary equipment that will be
required. 10.4
Classification room or rooms will be required depending on the
number of players to be classified. The room or rooms should be near the
playing area. 10.5
A court should be made available for practical and technical
testing. 10.6
For the observation of the players classifications during
competition. The classification
teams require appropriate places with good views over
the courts. 11.
REVIEW
OF ENTRIES 11.1
Once the entries by name have been received by the Organising
Committee it
must contact the I.B.A.D Medical Officer and provide a list of
players expected to participate. The I.B.A.D Medical Officer will then
state the number of players not yet
classified and accordingly advise on the number of classifiers necessary
an of the time required for classification examinations 12.
I.B.A.D CODE OF ETHICS FOR CLASSIFICATION 12.1
The
Classification Committee should: 12.1.1 Respect the Players and coaches.
Maintain a courteous attitude during the classification process. Involve the players and coaches in discussion in the matters pertaining to
their classification and explain the results.
Handle protests in a fair, non-threatening and non-arbitrary
manner. 12.1.2 Respect the rules. Establish clearly defined procedures for the classification process and follow
Them. Make the procedures widely known to players and coaches. 12.1.3
Respect each other. Keep in-camera discussion confidential. Maintain confidentiality of player’s information, particularly medical
Information whenever possible. Not criticize other committee members in public, the Medical Officer shall
be the spokesperson for all members. Remember they are acting for badminton and for the classification process and not for their nation. 12.2 Student Trainees should: 12.2.1
Maintain silence regarding procedures outside of the classification
meetings. 12.2.2 Does not discuss individual competitors with their or your own nation. 12.2.3
Does not talk about individual classification problems outside of
the classification group. 12.2.4
Remember that there are confidentiality issues involved in the
classification process and therefore avoid public discussions. 12.2.5 Respect the players, coaches and members of the classification committee. 12.3
Players and Coaches should: 12.3.1
Respect the classification process; remember it is for the benefit
of all the players. 12.3.2
Respect the classification committee and be an integral part of the
classification process. 12.3.3
Do not attempt to subvert the classification process by failing to
do their best during all phases of classification. 12.3.4 Respect other players and make protests only when there is a genuine doubt about the classification of the competitor.
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