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.

Visualisation of disability for this swimming classification

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
  1. 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.
  2. "Paralympic Classification Today". International Paralympic Committee. 22 April 2010. p. 3. Missing or empty |url= (help)
  3. "Classification Information Sheet" (PDF). Australian Paralympic Committee. 8 March 2011. p. 3. Retrieved 17 November 2011.
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