ITU Sport Department | November 2015
ITU Event Organizer's Manual
Part 7 - Multisport
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7.1. PARATRIATHLON
7.1.1. General
This section of the document provides some additional information that is paratriathlon
specific and could not be included in the previous sections. Please refer to the paratriathlon
paragraphs of the previous sections for complete information in all the areas.
7.1.2. Paratriathlon competition categories
The paratriathlon categories can be found in the ITU Competition Rules. LOCs should
familiarize themselves with these rules.
7.1.3. Classification logistics
a) Generic
• In the World Paratriathlon events, the Paratriathlon Continental and World
Championships, the LOC may be required to provide all the logistics for
athletes' classifications; and
• Classification should be completed using the latest classification manual.
b) LOC personnel
• The classifiers shall be assigned an administrative assistant by the LOC who
should be available throughout the classification period. If there is classification
for the visually impaired (VI), a second LOC administrative assistant should be
available as well at the location where VI classification occurs.
c) Classification venue
• An appropriate waiting area with accessible toilets and elevators, if required,
shall be provided near the examination rooms with adequate seating and a
table for the administrative assistant(s);
• Access to a printing/photocopier should be available in this area; and
• Clear signage to indicate the access to the classification rooms from the
exterior is needed.
d) Classification rooms (Physical Impairments)
• One or two rooms are required depending on the number of classification
panels for the event;
• A clean, private examination room large enough to accommodate up to
six people;
• The room shall be equipped with:
» One pillow
» Two pillow cases, two sheets and two towels
» Drinking water
» Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to clean down the
examination couch
» Toilet (if possible)
» Air Conditioning unit if needed
• Specific equipment
» A cycling wind trainer
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