Concept2 Adaptive Rowing Program
We are pleased to offer an Adaptive Rowing Classification system as part of our Online Ranking. This makes it possible for rowers with a range of disabilities to enter our Online Ranking and compare themselves with other adaptive rowers of the same Classification.
The Classification System used here was introduced in 2003 by the FISA Adaptive Rowing Commission as an international standard for Adaptive Rowing.

The 2003 FISA Classification Guidelines
Read each of the following statements and select the answer that best applies to your disability as it applies to the sport of rowing.
The mimimum level of disability of rowers is as follows:

LTA (leg, trunk and arms)

Blind: 10% of vision (B3); obligatory use of blind mask according to the International Blind Sports Association (IBSA) classes.
Amputee:
     a) one single foot amputation
     b) 3 fingers hand amputation
Neurological impairment: causing loss of ankle flexion and extension.
Cerebral palsy: CP8 (Cerebral Palsy International Sport and Recreation Association (CP-ISRA) classes.
Intellectual impairment: International Sports Federation for Person with an Intellectual Disability (INAS) criteria

TA (trunk and arm)
Amputee: bilateral above knee
Cerebral palsy: CP5 (diaplegia) (Cerebral Palsy International Sport and Recreation Association (CP-ISRA) classes.)
Neurological impairment: equivalent to a spinal cord of complete lesion of L4

A (arm)
Cerebral palsy: CP4 (Cerebral Palsy International Sport and Recreation Association (CP-ISRA) classes.)
Neurological impairment: equivalent to a spinal cord of complete lesion of T10
Note: hands and abdomen strapping shall be allowed.

Adaptive Rowing Listserve
There is now a national Adaptive Rowing Listserve, created with the USRowing Adaptive Rowing Committee.

Please use this group as a networking tool for you or your organization. Ask about equipment, regattas, training, finding a training partner, how to start an Adaptive Rowing program, whatever you need to know.

This group is for anyone interested in Adaptive Rowing; rowers, potential rowers, clubs, coaches, boat builders, those involved with rowing equipment, medical personnel, and regatta directors.

If you or anyone you know would like to join this networking group, just send an email to: AdaptiveRowing-subscribe@yahoogroups.com