London 2012 Paralympic Games, Qualification Guide

London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide

December 2009

International Paralympic Committee

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London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 1 Contents December 2009

CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. General IPC Regulations on Eligibility

3. Archery

4. Athletics

5. Boccia

6. Cycling

7. Equestrian

8. Football 5-a-Side

9. Football 7-a-Side

10. Goalball

11. Judo

12. Powerlifting

13. Rowing

14. Sailing

15. Shooting

16. Swimming

17. Table Tennis

18. Volleyball (Sitting)

19. Wheelchair Basketball

20. Wheelchair Fencing

21. Wheelchair Rugby

22. Wheelchair Tennis

23. IPC Universality Wild Cards 24. IPC Re-Distribution Policy of Unused Qualification Slots

25. London 2012 Paralympic Programme Overview

26. Glossary

London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 3 Introduction December 2009

INTRODUCTION LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES

OVERVIEW

The purpose of the London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide is to provide National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) with a comprehensive document that outlines the qualification systems to be met for athletes and teams seeking to compete in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The Guide presents • the General IPC Regulations on Eligibility • the Sport-Specific Qualification Criteria

(alphabetically) • an overview of the London 2012

Paralympic Programme and • a Glossary of the terminology used

througout the document

STRUCTURE OF SPORT-SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

As in past editions of the Paralympic Games, the sport-specific qualification criteria contained in the Guide has been structured in a standardized format to enable readers to quickly locate or cross reference information between sports. The standardized structure of each sport-specific qualification criteria is as follows: • Events • Athletes Quota • Allocation of Qualification • Maximum Quota Allocation per NPC • Athlete Eligibility • Maximum Entry per NPC • Qualification System Principles

(Methodology) • Qualifying Timeline • Dates/Process of Confirmation of

Qualification Slots • Reallocation of Unused Qualification Slots

QUALIFICATION METHODS

Furthermore, the IPC has developed a categorical list of accepted qualification methods that • reflect a threshold that will achieve the

highest athlete performances within the context of the sport

• uphold the fundamental ethical principles of non-discrimination and


QUALIFICATION METHODS (continued)

• ensure regional opportunities for qualification exist (whenever possible) and regional distribution of qualification slots are justifiable based on elite performances and/or prevalence in a given region.

The overview of the various qualification methods used in the various sport-specific qualification criteria include the following: • Placement at World Championships • Placement in Regional/Zonal

Championships/Games • Placement in other IPSF Sanctioned

Competitions or Qualifiers • Rank on a World, Regional or Paralympic

Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) Ranking List

• Quota Allocation Formula • Host Country Qualification • Bipartite Invitations* *This method, formally named the “Sports-Specific Wild Card” allocation method, now includes the IPSF and the IPC as the bipartite, two parties, that collectively determine the allocation of a pre-determined number of qualification slots allocated on a discretionary basis.

QUESTIONS AND UPDATES

Should your NPC have questions regarding sport-specific qualification issues, please contact the respective IPSF with a copy to the IPC (if different). As and if updates become available to any sections of the Guide, the IPC will notify NPCs via email, on the IPC website and in editions of the IPC Bulletin. For the latest versions of this document please refer to the London 2012 Paralympic Games section on the IPC website at http://www.paralympic.org/Paralympic_Games/London_2012. For questions on any aspect of the London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide please send emails to [email protected] or send by fax to +49 228-2097-209 to the attention of IPC Sports Department.

mailto:[email protected]


OFFICIAL LANGUAGE The official language of the IPC is English. In

the case that an NPC translates this document for its own use the English version shall prevail in the case of a discrepancy.

COPYRIGHT (2009) All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted for commercial purposes by any process without prior written permission of the International Paralympic Committee.

London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 2 General IPC Regulations on Eligibility December 2009

GENERAL IPC REGULATIONS ON ELIGIBILITY

LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES OVERVIEW

The General IPC Regulations on Eligibility establish the general conditions as outlined in the IPC Handbook that must be adhered to as a pre-requisite to competing in the Paralympic Games. These regulations ensure that the fundamental rights and obligations of the IPC and its Membership are recognised and protected, whilst upholding the global ethical and moral principles adopted by the Paralympic Movement. The General IPC Regulations on Eligibility include the following areas: • IPC Membership • Compliance with IPC Athletes Nationality

Code • Minimum Age Requirement • Understanding and Agreeing to the IPC

Eligibility Code • Compliance with Classification Rules • NPC Selection Standards

IPC MEMBERSHIP

Only NPCs in good standing with the IPC may enter duly qualified and eligible athletes in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. NPCs are reminded that athletes in sports governed by International Organizations Sport for the Disabled (IOSDs) or International Federations (IFs), including the IPC, must ensure that their membership with the relevant organization(s) is in good standing during the qualification period and upon close of entry to the Paralympic Games.

COMPLIANCE WITH IPC ATHLETES NATIONALITY CODE

Any athlete in the Paralympic Games must be a national of the country/territory of the NPC entering him/her and in compliance with the provisions of the IPC Athletes Nationality Code.

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MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT

No minimum age limit for athletes competing in the Paralympic Games is stipulated by the IPC on a general basis. However, NPCs should note that an age limit may be established by relevant IPSFs through sport-specific athlete eligibility criteria. While the Paralympic Games welcomes the world’s youth with a disability, NPCs are asked to use discretion and send to the Paralympic Games only athletes adequately prepared for elite level international competition.

UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEING TO THE IPC ELIGIBILITY CODE

To be eligible for participation in the Paralympic Games all athletes must sign, observe, comply and abide by the rules and regulations outlined on the IPC Eligibility Code form. The IPC Eligibility Code form is part of the NPC registration process.

NPC SELECTION STANDARDS

The IPC recognises and respects the right of NPCs to establish national selection standards for determining an athlete or team’s selection to compete in the Paralympic Games. However, such standards must be in compliance with article 2.2.6 of “the Rights and Obligations of IPC Members” Bylaw and respect the IPC terms of dates of confirmation and other administrative deadlines.

COMPLIANCE WITH CLASSIFICATION RULES

Only qualified athletes that meet the sport-specific classification rules and have the sport classification status outlined on the sport-specific athlete eligibility criteria will be eligible for entry in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. It is the responsibility of each NPC to ensure that its athletes are appropriately classified in the respective sport prior to entry.

London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 7 Archery December 2009

ARCHERY LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES

MEDAL EVENTS (9) MEN (5) WOMEN (4)

Individual Compound – W1 Individual Compound – Open Individual Recurve – W1/W2 Individual Recurve – Standing Team Recurve – Open

Individual Compound – Open Individual Recurve – W1/W2 Individual Recurve – Standing Team Recurve – Open

ATHLETE QUOTA Male 88 Female 52 Total 140

ALLOCATION OF QUALIFICATION

The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not to the individual athlete or team. In the case of a Bipartite Commission Invitation the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete not to the NPC.

MAXIMUM QUOTA ALLOCATION PER NPC

An NPC can be allocated a maximum of three (3) qualification slots per sport class for a maximum quota allocation of twelve (12) qualification slots per gender per NPC. The maximum qualification slots to be allocated per sport class is as follows: • twelve (12) qualification slots for the men’s

Individual Compound - W1 • twenty-four (24) qualification slots for the

men’s Individual Recurve – W1/W2 • twenty-four (24) qualification slots for the

men’s Individual Recurve – Standing • twenty-eight (28) qualification slots for the

men’s Individual Compound – Open


MAXIMUM QUOTA ALLOCATION PER NPC (continued)

• twenty (20)* qualification slots for the women’s Individual Recurve – W1/W2

• twenty (20)* qualification slots for the women’s Individual Recurve – Standing

• twelve (12) qualification slots for the women’s Individual Compound – Open

* FITA reserves the right to re-allocate the number of slots after the World Championships between standing and W1/W2 based on the number of athletes in the 4 teams and the Host Nation that have qualified and their class to guarantee that the Regional Slots are available to the athletes that have qualified at the Regional Qualifiers.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: • Have achieved one (1) of the following

Minimum Qualification Standards (MQS) for their respective sport class between 1 January 2010 and 31 January 2012; and

• Be internationally classified with either a ‘Review’ or ‘Confirmed’ sport class status.

Minimum Qualification Standards Event FITA

Score 720 Round

Score Men’s Individual Compound – W1

1150 575

Men’s Individual Compound – Open

1200 600

Men’s Individual Recurve – W1/W2

1100 550

Men’s Individual Recurve – Standing

1100 550

Women’s Individual Compound – Open

1100 520

Women’s Individual Recurve – W1/W2

1000 450

Women’s Individual Recurve – Standing

1000 450

MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC

An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes per individual event. An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1)


eligible team comprising of three (3) eligible athletes per team event. (Athletes for the team event are selected from those who have competed in the individual events).

QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL HOST COUNTRY ALLOCATION

In the case that the host country has qualified three (3) or less athletes in each gender, FITA will allocate qualification slot(s) to achieve the following: • one (1) men’s team comprised of three (3)

eligible male athletes for individual recurve events and one (1) eligible male athlete for individual compound events.

• one (1) women’s team comprised of three

(3) eligible female athletes for individual recurve events and one (1) eligible female athlete for individual compound events.

Any slots remaining will be allocated in accordance with FITA Para-Archery Qualification Tournament Allocation

4 male athletes

4 female athletes

2011 FITA PARA-ARCHERY OUTDOOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

Team Qualification The top six (6) ranked teams in the men’s team recurve competition qualify for three (3) individual qualification slots each. If the host nation is among the qualified spots the team allocation will not be be given to the 7th team The top four (4) ranked teams in the women’s team recurve competition qualify for three (3) individual qualification slots each. If the host nation is among the qualified spots the team allocation will not be be given to the 5th team

18 male athletes

12 female athletes


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 FITA PARA-ARCHERY OUTDOOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION (continued)

Individual Qualification The top three (3) ranked athletes in each of the following individual events, not qualified through the team qualification method, qualify for one (1) qualification slot each. • Men’s Individual Compound – W1 • Men’s Individual Compound – Open • Men’s Individual Recurve – W1/W2 • Men’s Individual Recurve – Standing • Women’s Individual Compound – Open • Women’s Individual Recurve – W1/W2 • Women’s Individual Recurve – Standing

12 male athletes

9 female athletes

2010/2011 FITA PARA-ARCHERY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top ranked male in each individual event from the following 2011 Para-Archery Regional Championships qualifies: • Americas • Asia • Europe The top ranked female in each individual event from the following 2011 Para-Archery Regional Championships qualifies: • Americas • Asia • Europe In the case that a 2010/2011 FITA Para-Archery Regional Championships is not conducted or an event is not held at the Championships, the qualification slots attributed to the respective competition or specific event will be reallocated through the FITA Archery Qualification Tournament Allocation Method.

12 male athletes

9 female athletes


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL FITA PARA-ARCHERY QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT ALLOCATION

The top ranked male and female athletes, not otherwise qualified, up to the established quota per sport class for the individual events qualify.

38 male Athletes

15 female

athletes

BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION ALLOCATION

In cases slots are still available after the final qualification tournament taking into consideration the team compositions, four (4) eligible male and three (3) eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and FITA for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, FITA must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC.

4 male athletes

3 female athletes

TOTAL Male Female

88 52

QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 January 2010 Start of period for athletes to achieve Minimum

Qualification Standards (MQS) performances 8-15 August 2010 European Para-Archery Championships, Vichy, 2010 France 12-19 December Guangzhou 2010, Asian Para Games, Guangzhou, 2010 China 19-27 November Guadalajara 2011 Parapan American Games, 2011 Guadalajara, Mexico TBD 2010/2011 Para-Archery Regional Championships

• Africa • Europe • Oceania

10-17July 2011 2011 FITA Para-Archery World Championships Torino, Italy TBD 2011 FITA Para-Archery Qualification Tournament 31 January 2012 End of period for athletes to achieve MQS

performances 6 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application

process


12 March 2012 FITA notifies in writing to the NPCs the allocation of qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to FITA the use of allocated

qualification slots Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation

application to FITA 9 April 2012 FITA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused

qualification slots and the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations .

20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs

25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to

receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to FITA Para-Archery in writing (fax and e-mail are accepted) the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and FITA Para-Archery may reallocate these slots. By 9 April 2012, FITA Para-Archery will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 9 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPC’s will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and FITA. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Slots allocated to Host Country Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. Slots allocated at the 2011 FITA Para-Archery World Championships Any qualification slots earned in either the team or individual qualification methods at the 2011 FITA Para-Archery World Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked unqualified athlete(s) from this competition.


Slots allocated from 2010/2011 FITA Para-Archery Regional Championships Any qualification slots earned in either the team or individual qualification methods at the 2010/2011 FITA Para-Archery Regional Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked unqualified athlete(s) from the respective competition. Slots allocated from 2011 FITA Para-Archery Qualification Tournament Any qualification slots earned in either the team or individual qualification methods at the 2010/2011 FITA Para-Archery Qualification Tournament and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked unqualified athlete(s) from this competition.

INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Archery Federation Phone: +41 (0)21 614 30 50 Maison du Sport International Fax: +41 (0)21 614 30 55 Avenue de Rhodanie 54 541007 Lausanne Switzerland

E-Mail: [email protected]


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ATHLETICS LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES


Detailed Core Medal Events List attached at the end of the document

ATHLETE QUOTA Male 740

Female 360

Total 1100

ALLOCATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS

The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC, not to the individual athlete. In the case of a Bipartite Commission Invitation the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete not to the NPC.


An NPC may be allocated a maximum of eighty (80) qualification slots in total (male and female). In the case that an NPC is unable to use any of the allocated qualification slots in a given gender, the unused slots can not be transferred to the other gender. They will be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method to the other NPCs on the corresponding gender. IPC Athletics may allocate one (1) qualification slot per NPC per qualified relay team solely for the use of relay specialist athletes. Exceptions may be granted through the Bipartite Invitation Commission allocation method.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for entry, an athlete must: • Hold an active IPC Athletics Athletes License

for the 2012 season; • Have achieved a Minimum Qualification

Standard (AQS/BQS) at an IPC Athletics Recognized Competition (IPC Competition, IPC Sanctioned Competition, IPC Athletics Approved Competition) for their respective event between 1 December 2010 and 24 June 2012;

• Have achieved this Minimum Qualification Standard (AQS/BQS) in accordance with the


IPC Athlete Licensing Programme Policies valid for the 2010-2012 seasons; and

• Be internationally classified with a ‘Review’ or ‘Confirmed’ sport class status before 25 June 2012.

At the discretion of IPC Athletics and subject to having achieved an AQS or BQS a relay specialist athlete may be allowed to compete in individual events.


NPCs can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes per medal event (single class) only if all have met the AQS. NPCs can enter a maximum of one (1) eligible athlete per medal event (single class) who has met the BQS NPCs can enter a maximum of five (5) eligible athletes in medal events where two (2) or more sport classes are clustered (e.g., Shot Put F54/55/56). However, per each sport class, a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes can be entered if all have met the AQS or a maximum of one (1) eligible athlete who has met the BQS. NPCs can enter a maximum of one (1) team in each relay event comprising up to six (6) eligible athletes. NPCs may enter a maximum of six (6) eligible athletes in each marathon event. A maximum of three (3) athletes per NPC may enter each marathon event as their only event. NPCs may enter an eligible athlete in an unlimited number of events as long as the athlete has met the AQS or BQS in the event for which the athlete is to be entered.


QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 IPC ATHLETICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The first and second placed athletes in any of the individual medal events on the London 2012 Paralympic Games Programme qualify the NPC for one (1) qualification slot per placing. In the case that an athlete is placed first or second in an individual medal event included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games Programme more than once, they can only qualify one (1) qualification slot for the respective NPC. The remaining qualification slots will be redistributed through the AQS Direct Allocation method. In the case that there are less athletes meeting the above criteria than available qualification slots, IPC Athletics will redistribute the qualification slots through the AQS Direct Allocation Method.

200 male athletes

120 female

athletes

AQS DIRECT ALLOCATION

One (1) qualification slot may be allocated to each NPC for each eligible athlete who has achieved an AQS subject to the total number of qualification slots available under this method and the total number of the athletes with AQS in each gender. An NPC can only be allocated one qualification slot per athlete regardless of whether the athlete has achieved an AQS in multiple events. The total number of qualification slots a NPC previously received will be deducted from the total number of the athletes with AQS of the NPC before allocating the qualification slots in each phase. In the case that there is a negative figure after the deduction in phase 2, the result will be carried over to

515 male athletes

215 female

athletes


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL the BQS allocation.

The AQS Direct Allocation will be conducted in two phases : Phase 1 Sixty percent (60%) of the available qualification slots under AQS Direct Allocation method will be allocated based on results captured from IPC Recognised Competitions between 1 December 2010 – 31 December 2011, in the respective individual medal events included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games programme. In the case that there are less athletes meeting the AQS during phase 1 than available qualification slots, IPC Athletics will distribute the remaining AQS Direct qualification slots through phase 2. Phase 2 The remaining percentage of available qualification slots under AQS Direct Allocation method will be allocated based on results captured from IPC Recognised Competitions between 1 January 2012 – 20 May 2012, in the respective individual medal events included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games programme. An AQS result will only be recognised for licensed athletes with an international sport class status Review (R) or Confirmed (C) during the qualification period at an IPC Recognised Competition for qualification slots allocation.


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL If more athletes have achieved the AQS

than the total number of qualification slots available under each phase then the qualification slots will be allocated for each phase amongst NPCs as follows:

Male: Allocation NPCCB

A =×

A – Total number of male athletes with an

AQS per NPC B – Total number of the available male

qualification slots C – Total number of male athletes with an

AQS

Female: Allocation NPCFED =×

D – Total number of female athletes with an

AQS per NPC E – Total number of the available female

qualification slots F – Total number of female athletes with an

AQS IPC Athletics reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the factor in order to achieve the required allocation of qualification slots per gender. The allocation figure will, in most instances, be rounded up to the next whole number. However, at IPC Athletics discretion, allocation figures with 0.49 and below will be rounded down. In the case that there are less athletes meeting the AQS during phase 2 than available in the quota, IPC Athletics will distribute the qualification slots through the BQS Allocation method.

BQS ALLOCATION BQS Allocation Method will only be undertaken if there are remaining qualification slots from AQS Direct Allocation Method.

remaining male slots from AQS

Direct Allocation


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL The eligible athletes who achieved a

BQS performance will be used to determine the NPC’s final allocation through this method. An NPC can only be allocated one qualification slot per athlete regardless of whether the athlete has achieved a BQS in multiple events. The BQS Allocation will be conducted as follows: The available qualification slots under BQS Allocation Method in each gender will be allocated based on results captured from IPC Recognised Competitions between 1 December 2010 – 20 May 2012, in the respective individual medal events included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games programme. A BQS result will only be recognised for licensed athletes with an international sport class status Review (R) or Confirmed (C) during the qualification period at an IPC Recognised competition for qualification slots allocation. If more athletes have achieved the BQS than the total number of qualification slots available then the qualification slots will be allocated amongst NPCs as follows:

Male: Allocation NPCIH

G =×

G – Total number of male athletes with a

BQS per NPC H – Total number of the available male

qualification slots I – Total number of male athletes with a BQS

remaining female

slots from AQS Direct

Allocation athletes


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL

Female: Allocation NPCLK

J =×

J – Total number of female athletes with a

BQS per NPC K – Total number of the available female

qualification slots L – Total number of female athletes with a

BQS IPC Athletics reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the factor in order to achieve the required allocation of qualification slots per gender. The allocation figure will, in most instances, be rounded up to the next whole number. However, at IPC Athletics discretion, allocation figures with 0.49 and below will be rounded down. Any qualification slots under this method that are not allocated will be redistributed through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method.

RELAY EVENTS ALLOCATION

The top 8 ranked NPCs on the IPC Athletics MQS List (1 December 2010 – 20 May 2012) in the two (2) male and two (2) female relay events offered for the London 2012 Paralympic Games are eligible to enter one (1) relay team in the specified relay event. In such cases NPC’s may be allocated up to one (1) qualification slots per relay team solely for eligible relay specialist athletes subject to the NPCs confirmation and agreement of qualification slot usage. Any athlete qualification slots under this method that are not used by an NPC will be redistributed to the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method.

up to 16 male

athletes

up to 16 female

athletes



Any relay team qualification slot under this method that is not used by an NPC will be redistributed to the next ranked NPC on the MQS list


Nine (9) eligible male athletes and nine (9) eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and IPC Athletics for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, IPC Athletics must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC.

9 male athletes + remaining

males slots

9 female athletes + remaining

female slots

TOTAL Male Female Total

740 360

1100 QUALIFICATION TIMELINE 1 November 2010 IPC Athletics publish Minimum Qualification Standards

(AQS/BQS) for core events on the London 2012 Paralympic Games Medal Events programme.

1 December 2010 Start of the period for athletes to achieve AQS and BQS performances. 21 – 30 January 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships Christchurch, New Zealand 14 February 2011 IPC Athletics publish the remaining events and Minimum Qualification Standards (AQS/BQS) for the

London 2012 Paralympic Games Medal Events programme.

IPC Athletics notifies in writing the qualification slots

per NPC through the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships allocation method.

28 February 2011 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Athletics the use of qualification slots through the 2011 IPC Athletics World

Championships allocation method. 31 December 2011 End of the period for athletes to achieve AQS and

BQS performances for consideration by IPC Athletics


in determining the 60% of qualification slots quotas allocated through the AQS direct allocation (Phase 1).

6 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application

process. . 12 March 2012 IPC Athletics notifies the NPCs the allocation of slot through the AQS direct allocation (Phase 1). 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Athletics the use of allocated qualification slots through the AQS direct

allocation (Phase 1). 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to

receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs.

20 May 2012 End of the period for athletes to achieve AQS and

BQS performances for consideration by IPC Athletics in determining the remaining percentage of qualification slots allocated through the AQS direct allocation (Phase 2) and BQS allocation methods.

4 June 2012 IPC Athletics distributes to the NPCs the qualification

slot allocation per gender for the remaining percentage of qualification slots allocated through the AQS direct allocation (Phase 2) and BQS allocation methods. Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation application to IPC Athletics.

18 June 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Athletics the use of allocated qualification slots through the AQS direct

allocation (Phase 2) and BQS allocation methods.

IPC Athletics confirms in writing the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations.

22 June 2012 IPC Athletics confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots.

24 June 2012 End of the period for athletes to achieve AQS and

BQS performances. 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to

receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs.


DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By the dates published herein, relevant NPCs must confirm in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) to IPC Athletics use of the qualification slots allocated through the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships, AQS Direct and BQS, methods. NPCs that have not replied by the respective dates may have lost their qualification slots, and IPC Athletics may reallocate these slots. By 22 June 2012, IPC Athletics will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 24 June 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by a NPC may be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Phone: +49 228-2097-200 Adenauerallee 212-214 Fax: +49 228-2097-209 D-53113 Bonn E-Mail: [email protected] Germany



LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS LIST

IPC Athletics has selected 134 core medal events in an effort to stabilise the medal events programme in the lead-up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The remaining 32 events for the London 2012 Paralympic Medal Events Programme for Athletics will be selected and published by IPC Athletics from the tiered events offered at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championship by 14 February 2011. For more information on the event selection approach undertaken by IPC Athletics, please refer to the IPC Athletics website or contact [email protected]



CORE EVENTS

MEN (49) WOMEN (30)

100m T11 T12 T13 T35 T36 T37 T38

(13) T42 T44 T46 T52 T53 T54

100m T11 T12 T13 T34 T36 T37

(12) T38 T42 T44 T46 T52 T53

200m T11 T12 T13 T35 T36 T37

(11) T38 T44 T46 T52 T53

200m T11 T12 T36 T37 T38

(9) T44 T46 T52 T53

400m T11 T12 T13 T36 T38

(9) T44 T46 T52 T53

400m T12 T13

(3) T53

800m T12 T13 T36 T37

(8) T46 T52 T53 T54

800m T53

(2) T54

1500m T11 T13 T20

(6) T37 T46 T54

1500m T20 T54

(2)

5000m T54

(1)

5000m T54

(1)

TRACK / ROAD

Marathon T54

(1) Marathon T54

(1)



CORE EVENTS

MEN (34) WOMEN (21)

Shot Put F12 F20 F34 F40

(7) F52/53 F54/55/56 F57/58

Shot Put F12 F20 F32/33/34 F35/36 F37

(8) F40 F54/55/56 F57/58

Discus Throw F11 F32/33/34 F35/36 F37/38

(8) F42 F51/52/53 F54/55/56 F57/58

Discus Throw F12 F35/36 F37

(6) F40 F51/52/53 F57/58

Javelin Throw F13 F42 F44

(6) F52/53 F54/55/56 F57/58

Javelin Throw F37/38 F46

(4) F54/55/56 F33/34/52/53

Club Throw F31/32/51

(1)

Long Jump F11 F13 F20 F36

(7) F37/38 F44 F46

Long Jump F20

(3) F42 F44/46

Triple Jump F11 F12

(3) F46

FIELD

High Jump F42

(2) F46

DISCLAIMER: The final decision on inclusion of ID athletes is the responsibility of the International Federation that has jurisdiction over the sport on the Paralympic Games Programme. This decision, including the final decision on the identification of the medal events, classification rules and regulations, and the applicable qualification standards for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, is due no later than October 2010 (December 2010 for IPC Athletics).

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BOCCIA

LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES

MEDAL EVENTS (7) MIXED (7)

Individual – BC1 Individual – BC2 Individual – BC3 Individual – BC4 Team – BC1/BC2 Pairs – BC3 Pairs – BC4

ATHLETE QUOTA Male Up to 80 Female Up to 24 Total Up to104


The team or pairs qualification slot is allocated to the NPC, not to the individual athlete or team. In the case of individual qualification the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete not to the NPC.


An NPC qualifying a team and/or pairs may be allocated no more than three (3) qualification slots (ie, a BC1/BC2 Team, a BC3 Pair and a BC4 Pair). NPCs qualfying a BC1/BC2 Team must officially declare in writing to CPISRA the team composition (ie, number of BC1 versus BC2 athletes) no later than 31 December 2011. The declaration will be used to establish the final tournament formats for the Mixed Individual – BC1 and BC2 events. NPCs qualifying an individual athlete solely for the individual tournament may be allocated a maximum of two (2) individual qualification slots per sport class.


ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, an athlete must: • Be on the CPISRA Boccia Individual World

Ranking List closing 31 December 2011 • Be classifiable in accordance with the

CPISRA International Classification System; and



An NPC can enter one (1) BC1/BC2 Team consisting of four (4) athletes of which a minimum of one (1) must be in the BC1 sport class. An NPC can enter one (1) BC3 Pair consisting of three (3) athletes. An NPC can enter one (1) BC4 Pair consisting of two (2) athletes. NPCs entering athletes in the following events or groups of events must enter the following minimum quota of female athletes:

Event Entry Minimum Female Athlete Entry Quota

BC1/BC2 Team, BC3 Pair and BC4 Pair

2

BC1/BC2 Team and BC3 Pair

2

BC1/BC2 Team and BC 4 Pair

2

BC3 Pair and BC4 Pair

1

BC1/BC2 Team

1

BC3 Pair

1

BC4 Pair

No quota

NPCs may be allocated by CPISRA a maximum of three (3) entry positions in a given individual event.


QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL CPISRA BOCCIA TEAM AND PAIRS PARALYMPIC QUALIFICATION RANKING LISTS ALLOCATION

The CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs Paralympic Qualification Ranking Lists closing 31 December 2011 will be used to allocate the Team and Pairs qualification slots as follows: BC1/BC2 Team The top eleven (11) ranked teams qualify BC3 Pairs The top seven (7) ranked BC3 pairs qualify. BC4 Pairs The top seven (7) ranked BC4 pairs qualify CPISRA Boccia will allocate one (1) entry position up to the maximum event entry quota in each individual event as outlined in the table below: Sport Class Quota BC1* 12 to 36 BC2* 12 to 36 BC3 24 BC4 16 Total 88

* for a total of 48 BC1 and BC2 athletes combined to the highest ranked athletes on the CPISRA Individual Event World Ranking List as of 31 December 2011; who have qualified for a team or pair tournaments.

44 athletes

21

athletes 14

athletes


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL CPISRA BOCCIA INDIVIDUAL WORLD RANKING LISTS ALLOCATION

Following the CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs Paralympic Qualification Ranking Lists Allocation, CPISRA may allocate qualification slots to the top ranked individual athletes on the CPISRA Boccia World Ranking Lists closing 31 December 2011 from NPCs not qualified for a team or pair tournaments, solely for the purpose of competing in an individual event. The maximum quotas by individual event that CPISRA may allocate is as follows: Individual – BC1 4 Individual – BC2 4 Individual – BC3 6 Individual – BC4 2

In the case that all individual event quotas are filled through the CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs World Ranking Lists Allocation method, no further allocation will be made.

Up to 16 athletes

HOST COUNTRY ALLOCATION

The Host Country will directly qualify one (1) BC1/BC2 Team, one (1) BC3 Pair and one (1) BC4 Pair subject to being ranked on the CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs Paralympic Qualification Ranking Lists closing 31 December 2011.

9 athletes


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL HOST COUNTRY ALLOCATION

In the case that the Host Country has qualified a Team or Pair through the CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs Paralympic Qualification Ranking List allocation method closing 30 November 2011, the qualification slot(s) will be reallocated to the next highest ranked NPC, not otherwise qualified, in the respective sport class.

TOTAL 104 Athletes

QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 January 2009 Start of the period for athletes to achieve

performances for ranking on the CPISRA Team and Pairs World Ranking Lists

May 2009 CPISRA Boccia European Championship Portugal - Individual, Teams and Pairs August 2009 CPISRA Boccia Asian&South Pacific Championship, Hong Kong - Individual, Teams and Pairs October 2009 CPISRA Boccia America's Cup, Canada - Individual, Teams and Pairs 30 May – 10 June 2010 CPISRA Boccia World Championship, Portugal - Individual, Team and Pairs 12-19 December 2010 Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games Guangzhou, China - Individual TBD 2011 2011 CPISRA Boccia World Cup Individual, Teams and Pairs TBD 2011 2011 CPISRA European Cup - Individual 19–27 November 2011 2011Parapan American Games Guadalajara, Mexico - Individual 30 November 2011 End of the period for athletes to achieve

performances for ranking on the CPISRA Team and Pairs World Ranking Lists


31 December 2011 Allocation of qualification slots through Individual

World Ranking allocation 12 March 2012 CPISRA notifies in writing to the NPCs the

allocation of qualification slots 12 March 2012 CPISRA distributes BC1/BC2 Team Composition

Declaration form to NPCs 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to CPISRA the use of allocated qualification slots 9 April 2012 NPCs submit completed BC1/BC2 Team

Composition Declaration form to CPISRA 9 April 2012 CPISRA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots

CPISRA confirms in writing to the NPCs the final competition formats (ie, tournament size) for the Mixed Individual – BC1 and Mixed Individual – BC2 events.

20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee

to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs

25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee

to receive sports entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) to CPISRA the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and CPISRA may reallocate these slots. 9 April 2012, CPISRA will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. 9 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all qualification slot allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and CPISRA.


REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs Paralympic Qualification Ranking Lists Allocation Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated to the next highest ranked unqualified NPC on the CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs Paralympic Qualification Ranking List closing 30 November 2011. CPISRA Boccia Individual World Ranking Lists Allocation Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated to the next highest ranked unqualified athlete on the CPISRA Boccia Individual World Ranking List closing 31 December 2011. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA)

Phone: + 27 233 42 8171 Fax: + 27 233 42 8171

P.O. Box 738 E-Mail: [email protected] Worcester 6849 South Africa


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CYCLING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES

MEDAL EVENTS (50) MEN (27) WOMEN (19) MIXED (4)

Detailed Medal Events Programme is attached at the end of the document






An NPC can be allocated no more than fourteen (14) male athletes and seven (7) female athletes qualification slots for a maximum quota allocation of twenty-one (21) qualification slots per NPC, Tandem being counted as one (1) athlete. Exceptions may be granted through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must:

• Hold an International Cycling Union licence issued by their respective National Cycling Federation;

• Be at least eighteen (18) years old or reach this age by 31 December 2012;

• Must have competed in at least one international UCI Para-Cycling competition between 1 January 2010 and 15 June 2012; and



An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes per individual event. An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) team per team event. An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes in each road race event within an individual sport class. An NPC can enter a maximum of five (5) eligible athletes in each road race event with combined sport classes and may not enter more than three (3) athletes for each specific individual sport class.


QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL UCI NATIONS RANKING ALLOCATION AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2010 (See Title 16, chapter XIX of UCI Rules for structure of ranking)

The top forty (40) NPCs with points on the UCI Men Nations Ranking Lists as of 31 December 2010 shall be automatically granted one (1) male qualification slot. The top twenty-five (25) NPCs with points on the UCI Women Nations Ranking as of 31 December 2010 shall be automatically granted one (1) female qualification slot. Any qualification slots remaining will be allocated through the UCI Para-Cycling Games Road and Track "Combined" Nations Ranking Allocation method.

40 male athletes

25 female athletes

UCI PARA-CYCLING GAMES ROAD AND TRACK "COMBINED" NATIONS RANKING ALLOCATION AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2012 (See Appendix 1 for the list of events included in this ranking)

The factor used to calculate the number of qualification slots through the UCI Para-Cycling Combined Men Nations Ranking will be determined by adding the rankings points from all nations, and then dividing it by 105. Each Nations Ranking points will then be divided by this factor to calculate the number of qualification slots for each NPC, up to a maximum of thirteen (13). This process will be used to determine the number of male qualification slots for each NPC, up to a maximum of fourteen (14), including slots allocated through other methods. The factor used to calculate the number of qualification slots through the UCI Para-Cycling Combined Women Nations Ranking will be determined by adding the rankings points from all nations, and then dividing it by 40. Each Nations Ranking points will then be divided by this factor to calculate the number of qualification slots for each NPC, up to a maximum of six (6). This process will be used to determine the number of female qualification slots for each NPC, up to a maximum of seven (7), including slots allocated through other methods.

105 male athletes

40 female athletes


UCI Para-Cycling reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the factor in order to achieve the required allocation of hundred and five (105) male and forty (40) female qualification slots. The allocation figure will, in most instances, be rounded up to the next whole number. However, at UCI Para-Cycling’s discretion, allocation figures with 0.4 or below will be rounded down. Furthermore, UCI Para-Cycling will apply a “ring fenced system” to some, or all, of each NPC’s qualification slots in order to protect the viability of each event. The NPC will be required to confirm entry of a qualified athlete in the specified individual class in order to retain the respective qualification slot.



Ten (10) eligible male athletes and five (5) eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and UCI for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, UCI must receive a maximum of two (2) request for men and two (2) request for women in an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. The athlete needs to be internationally classified with a “Review” or ‘Confirmed’ sport class status. Bipartite allocation will be mainly but not solely based on the following: - ensure viability of all divisions - ensure that potential medallists take part to the Games - ensure a minimum number of countries per region participating at the Games: Asia (6), Oceania (2), America (9), Africa (4) and Europe (20).

10 male athletes

5 female athletes


155 70

225 QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 January 2010 Start of the qualifying period for the 2012 Paralympic

Games. 31 December 2010 End of the first qualification period for athletes to

achieve performances to be recorded on the UCI Nations Ranking.


process 13 February 2012 End of the period for athletes to attain performances

to be recorded on the UCI Para-Cycling Games Road and Track Individual World Ranking for use in calculating the UCI Para-Cycling Road and Track "Combined" Nations Ranking Lists as of 13 February 2012


12 March 2012 UCI notifies in writing to the NPCs the number of allocated qualification slots and ring fenced positions from the UCI Para-cycling Games Road and Track “Combined” Rankings

26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to UCI the use of qualification

slots and ring fenced positions

Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation application to UCI

9 April 2012 UCI confirms in writing the reallocation of unused

qualification slots and the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations.

20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to

receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs


receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) to UCI the number of allocated qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and the UCI may reallocate these slots. By 9 April 2012, UCI will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 9 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and UCI. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Cycling Union (UCI) Phone: +41 24 468 58 11 Chantale Philie Fax: +41 24 465 58 12 UCI Para-Cycling Coordinator E-Mail: [email protected] Ch. De la Melée 12 1860 Aigle, Switzerland


LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES CYCLING (TRACK & ROAD) MEDAL EVENTS LIST

EVENTS (18) MEN (10)

WOMEN (7) MIXED (1)

TRACK C 1-2-3 Kilo * C 1-2-3 500m * C 1 to 5 Team sprint

C 1 Pursuit C 1-2-3 Pursuit C 2 Pursuit C 4-5 500m * C 3 Pursuit C 4 Pursuit C 4-5 Kilo * C 5 Pursuit C 4 Pursuit B Kilo C 5 Pursuit B Pursuit B Kilo B Pursuit B Sprint

EVENTS (32) MEN (17)

WOMEN (12) MIXED (3)

ROAD H 1 Road Race H 1-2-3 Road race H 1-4 Team relay H 1 Time trial H 1-2 Time trial * T 1-2 Road race H 2 Road Race H3 Time Trial T 1-2 Time trial * H 2 Time trial H 4 Road race H 3 Road race H 4 Time trial H 3 Time trial C 1-2-3 Road race H 4 Road race C 1-2-3 Time trial * H 4 Time trial C 4-5 Road race C 1-2-3 Road race C 4 Time trial C 1Time trial C 5 Time trial C 2 Time trial B Road race C 3 Time trial B Time trial C 4-5 Road race C 4 Time trial C 5 Time trial B Road race B Time trial * Factored event


APPENDIX 1 - UCI PARA-CYCLING GAMES ROAD AND TRACK “COMBINED” RANKING In the UCI Para-Cycling Games Road and Track “Combined” Ranking will be cumulated events from 2010, 2011 and 2012 as listed below. From those events, the best athlete in each division and gender, will give points to his nations for road and track separately, which will than be combined into one Games Road & Track Combined Nations Ranking, per gender

• 2010 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships • 2010 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships (may be held in

the winter 2011) • 2010 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup • 2011 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships • 2011 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cups (two best results coming

from two different regions) • 2012 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships • 2011 - Three best results in Para-Cycling Road P1 events coming

from one region • 2011 up to 2012 Para-cycling Track World Championships – Two

best results in Para-cycling Track P1 events coming from one region.

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EQUESTRIAN



Championships Test Individual – Grade Ia Individual – Grade Ib Individual – Grade II Individual – Grade III Individual – Grade IV Team – Open

Freestyle Test Individual – Grade Ia Individual – Grade Ib Individual – Grade II Individual – Grade III Individual – Grade IV

ATHLETE QUOTA Total 78


The qualification is allocated to the NPC not to the individual athlete or team. In the case of the FEI Para Equestrian Individual Ranking Allocation method (Grade Ia and Grade Ib distribution), the qualification is allocated to the NPC, not to the individual athlete but is to be used specifically for an athlete in the Grade Ia or Grade Ib. In the case of a Bipartite Commission invitation, the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete, not the NPC.


An NPC can be allocated a maximum quota allocation of five (5) qualification slots.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: • Have achieved at least a 60% score at a

FEI Para Equestrian 3* or above event in an individual or team competition between 1 January 2010 and 30 January 2012;

• Be internationally classified with either a ‘Review” or ‘Confirmed’ sport grade status.



An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes per sport grade. An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) qualified team in the team competition. A team is comprised of a minimum of three (3) or a maximum of four (4) eligible athletes. The NPCs who have qualified five (5) qualification slots, will have four (4) athletes in the team and one (1) individual athlete, of which at least one (1) athlete in the team should be an eligible athlete in either Grade Ia, Grade Ib or Grade 2. An NPC can have a maximum of five (5) slots.

QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES


2010 FEI PARA- EQUESTRIAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The top three (3) ranked teams will receive five (5) qualification slots each.

15 athletes

PARA EQUESTRIAN TEAM RANKING ALLOCATION

The top ranked team on the Para Equestrian Team ranking list*, not otherwise qualified, will receive five (5) qualification slots. The second (2nd) through the seventh (7th) ranked teams, not otherwise qualified, on the Para Equestrian Team ranking list* will receive four (4) qualification slots each. * the Para Equestrian Team ranking list is a team ranking based on each team’s best percentage score at one (1) of the FEI Para Equestrian Qualifying Competitions.

5 athletes

24 athletes



PARA EQUESTRIAN TEAM RANKING ALLOCATION

Regional Distribution of Teams One NPC from each of the following regions will receive four (4) qualification slots, based on the Para Equestrian team ranking list:

• Africa

• Americas

• Asia

• Oceania

Should a region not have an eligible team, this (these) slot(s) will be added to the Para Equestrian Individual Ranking Allocation.

16 athletes

PARA EQUESTRIAN INDIVIDUAL RANKING ALLOCATION

ONLY NPCs that have not received qualification slots through either the 2010 FEI Para Equestrian World Championships or Para Equestrian Team Ranking Allocation methods are eligible to receive qualification slots through the Para Equestrian Individual Ranking Allocation Method*. *the Para Equestrian Individual Ranking List is an individual ranking based on each athlete’s best percentage score at any one of the FEI Para Equestrian Qualifying Competitions. Regional Distribution Two (2) qualification slots will be allocated to the NPC(s) with the two (2) highest ranked athletes from each of the following regions, irrespective of sports grade. • Africa • Americas • Asia • Europe • Oceania

10 athletes




Three (3) eligible athletes will be considered by the IPC and the FEI for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the FEI must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC.

maximum 3 athletes


The host country will directly qualify four (4) qualification slots. In the case that the host country has qualified a team through the 2010 FEI Para Equestrian World Championships, FEI will allocate the qualification slots according to the Para Equestrian Ranking Team not otherwise qualified.

4 athletes

COMPLETION OF QUOTA

In the case of cancellation of team or individual entries by an NPC or not using of the qualification slots allocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation, the athletes quota will be achieved by allocating the qualification slots to the athletes in their order of classification on the Individual Para Equestrian Ranking as of 1 May 2012 not otherwise qualified.

minimum 1 athlete

TOTAL 78 athletes QUALIFYING TIMELINE TBD FEI to provide Qualifying Competitions List. 06 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application

process 12 March 2012 FEI notifies the NPCs in writing the number of allocated qualification slots


26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to FEI in writing the use of allocated qualification slots

26 March 2012 Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation

application to FEI 09 April 2012 FEI confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots and the awarding of Bipartite

Commission Invitations. 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to



receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and e-mail are accepted) to the FEI the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and the FEI may reallocate these slots. . By 09 April 2012, FEI will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPC’s will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and FEI. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Slots allocated at the TBD FEI Para Equestrian World Championships Any qualification slots earned at the 2010 FEI Para Equestrian World Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC with the next highest ranked unqualified team from this competition. Slots allocated from FEI Para Equestrian Team Ranking Any qualification slots earned from the FEI Para Equestrian Team Ranking Allocation Method that are not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC with the next highest ranked unqualified team. Slots allocated from FEI Para Equestrian Individual Ranking Any qualification slots earned from the FEI Para Equestrian Individual Ranking Allocation Method that are not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated


to the NPC with the next highest ranked unqualified athlete in the respective sport grade. Slots allocated to Host Country Any qualification slots allocated to the host country that are not used will be reallocated through the Para Equestrian Team Ranking Allocation. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Phone: +41 2-1310-4747 Avenue Rumine 37 Fax: +41 2-1310-4760 1005 Lausanne, Switzerland E-Mail: [email protected]

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FOOTBALL 5-A-SIDE LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES

MEDAL EVENTS (1) MEN (1)

8 Team Tournament – B1

ATHLETE QUOTA Male 64 Total 64


The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC, not to the team.


An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) men’s team qualification slot.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for selection by an NPC, an athlete must: • Be internationally classified with either a

‘Review’ or ‘Confirmed’ sport class status.


An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) men’s team comprised of eight (8) athletes and two (2) goalkeepers NOTE: Goalkeepers are not included in the athletes’ quota.


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IBSA FOOTBALL 5-A-SIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top ranked NPC qualifies 1 team


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010/2011 IBSA FOOTBALL 5-A-SIDE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

Asian Region The top ranked NPC at the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games qualifies. If the top ranked NPC has already qualified through the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships Allocation, the 2nd ranked NPC at the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games qualifies. In the case that only one team from Asia has qualified through the method described above; the top ranked NPC at the 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-side Asian Championships qualifies. If the top ranked NPC has already qualified through the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games, the 2nd ranked NPC at the 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-side Asian Championships qualifies. European Region The top and 2nd ranked NPCs at the 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-side European Championships qualify. If the host country is one of these two top ranked NPCs, the 3rd ranked NPC qualifies. If one of the two top ranked NPCs has already qualified through the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships, the next ranked NPC at the 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-side European Championships qualifies. Americas Region The top and 2nd ranked NPCs at the Guadalajara 2011 Parapan American Games qualify. If one of the two top ranked NPCs has already qualified through the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships Allocation, only the top ranked NPC which has not qualified previously shall qualify.

6 Teams


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL African Region

If no African NPC has qualified through the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships, the top ranked NPC at the 2011 IBSA African Championships qualifies2010 IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships.


The host country directly qualifies one (1) men’s team subject to participation in either the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-Side World Championships or the 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-Side Regional Qualifier.I If the host country qualifies through the 2010 IBSA World Championships Allocation, the 2nd ranked NPC at the 2010 IBSA World Championships qualifies.

1 team

TOTAL Male 8 teams QUALIFYING TIMELINE August 2010 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships, Hereford, Great Britain 12-19 December Guangzhou 2010, Asian Para Games, Guangzhou, 2010 China 19-27 November Guadalajara 2011 Parapan American Games, 2011 Guadalajara, Mexico TBD 2011 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-side European Championships,

TBD TBD 2011 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-side African Championships,

TBD 12 March 2012 IBSA notifies in writing to the NPCs the allocation of team qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IBSA the use of allocated team qualification slots 09 April 2012 IBSA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused team qualification slots





receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to IBSA in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) the number of team qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their team qualification slots, and IBSA may reallocate these slots. By 09 April 2012, IBSA will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use its team qualification slot allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and IBSA. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Slots allocated at the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-Side World Championships Any team qualification slots earned at the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-Side World Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked team from this competition, not otherwise qualified. Slots allocated to Host Country Any team qualification slots allocated to the host country and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the highest ranked team from the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-Side World Championships, not otherwise qualified. Slots allocated at the 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-Side Regional Championships Any team qualification slots earned at a 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-Side Regional Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked team from this competition, not otherwise qualified. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Blind Sports Phone: +90 312 311 01 64 Federation (IBSA) Fax: +90 312 310 13 65 Mr. Mesut Dedeoglu E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary General Ulus Ishan a Blok , Kat No 112, Ulus/Ankara, Turkey

mailto:bsa.general.secretariat@gmail

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FOOTBALL 7-A-SIDE LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES

MEDAL EVENTS (1) MEN (1)

8 Team Tournament

ATHLETE QUOTA Male 96 Total 96


The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not to the team.


An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) men’s team qualification slot.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: • Be fifteen (15) years of age on 1 January

2012; • Must have competed in at least one

international CPISRA Football 7-a-Side competition between 1 January 2010 and 25 June 2012; and



An NPC can enter a maximum of twelve (12) eligible male athletes for the men’s tournament.


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 CPISRA FOOTBALL 7-A-SIDE REGIONAL QUALIFIER ALLOCATION

The top ranked NPC from each of the following 2010 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side Regional Qualifiers, qualify: • Asia • Americas • European Subject to being ranked in the top ten (10) ranked NPCs at the 2011 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side World Championships.

3 teams


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 CPISRA FOOTBALL 7-A-SIDE REGIONAL QUALIFIER ALLOCATION (continued)

If a region does not have a qualification tournament completed prior to 31 December 2010, then the next highest ranked NPC not otherwise qualified from the 2011 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side World Championships qualifies. If the top ranked NPC from a region does not rank in the top ten (10) at the 2011 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side World Championships, then the next highest ranked NPC not otherwise qualified from the 2011 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side World Championships qualifies.

2011 CPISRA FOOTBALL 7-A-SIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top four (4) ranked NPCs that have not otherwise qualified, qualifies.

4 teams


The host country directly qualifies one (1) men’s team.

1 team

TOTAL 8 teams

QUALIFYING TIMELINE 15-28 August 2010 2010 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side European

Championships (European Regional Qualifier) in Glasgow, United Kingdom

12-19 December 2010 Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para-Games (Asia Regional Qualifier) in Guangzhou, China TBD 2010 2010 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side Americas

Championships 17 June -7 July 2011 2011 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side World Championships 12 March 2012 CPISRA notifies in writing to the NPCs the allocation of team qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to CPISRA in writing the use of allocated team qualification slots 9 April 2012 CPISRA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused team qualification slots





receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to CPISRA in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) the number of team qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their team qualification slots, and CPISRA may reallocate these slots. By 9 April 2012, CPISRA will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 9 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use its team qualification slot allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and CPISRA. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any team qualification slots allocated and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the highest ranked team, at the 2011 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side World Championships, not otherwise qualified. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association (CPISRA)

Phone: + 27 233 42 8171 Fax: + 27 233 42 8171

P.O. Box 738 E-Mail: [email protected] Worcester 6849 South Africa


London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 5 Goalball December 2009

GOALBALL LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES


12 Team Tournament 10 Team Tournament


Female 60

Total 132


The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC, not to the team.


An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) men’s team qualification slot and one (1) women’s team qualification slot.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: • Have competed in at least one international

IBSA Goalball competition between 1 January 2010 and 31 January 2012; and

• Be internationally classified with a ‘Confirmed’ sport class status.


An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) men’s team comprised of six (6) eligible male athletes and one (1) women’s team comprised of six (6) eligible female athletes.


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IBSA GOALBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top three (3) ranked NPCs of the men’s tournament qualify.

3 men’s teams


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IBSA GOALBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION (continued)

The top three (3) ranked NPCs of the women’s tournament qualify. In the case that the Host Country qualifies at the 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championships, the respective slot(s) will be redistributed according to the 2011 IBSA Goalball Paralympic Qualifying Tournament Allocation Method.

3 women’s teams

2011 IBSA GOALBALL REGIONAL QUALIFIER ALLOCATION

The top ranked NPC of the men’s tournament from each of the following 2011 IBSA Goalball Regional Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: • Africa – one (1) team • Americas – one (1) team • Asia – one (1) team • Europe – one (1) team

The top ranked NPC of the women’s tournament from each of the following 2011 IBSA Goalball Regional Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: • Africa – one (1) team • Americas – one (1) team • Asia – one (1) team • Europe – one (1) team In the case that a Region does not host a Championships, any available team qualification slots are redistributed to the next highest ranked team not otherwise qualified at the 2011 IBSA Goalball Paralympic Games Qualification Tournament.

4 men’s teams

4 women’s teams


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 IBSA GOALBALL PARALYMPIC QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT ALLOCATION

The top four (4) ranked NPCs of the men’s tournament qualify. The top two (2) ranked NPCs of the women’s tournament qualify. A maximum of four (4) men’s teams and four (4) women’s teams from each region will be appointed by IBSA to represent each region at the tournament.

4 men’s teams

2 women’s

teams


The host country directly qualifies one (1) men’s team and one (1) women’s team, if not otherwise qualified through the 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championships Allocation Method.

1 men’s team

1 women’s

team

TOTAL Male Female

12 teams 10 teams

QUALIFYING TIMELINE 18 – 25 June 2010 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championships Sheffield, Great Britain 12 – 19 December Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games 2010 Guangzhou, China TBD 2011 2011 IBSA Goalball Europe Regional Qualifier TBD 2011 2011 IBSA Goalball Africa Regional Qualifier 19 - 27 November 2011 Parapan American Games - IBSA Goalball 2011 (Americas Regional Qualifier) 12 March 2012 IBSA confirms in writing to the NPCs the allocation of team qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IBSA the use of allocated team qualification slots

09 April 2012 IBSA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused team qualification slots





receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) to IBSA the number of team qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their team qualification slots, and IBSA may reallocate these slots. By 09 April 2012, IBSA will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all team qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and IBSA. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Slots allocated at the 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championships Any team qualification slots earned at the 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked team from the World Championships, not otherwise qualified. Slots allocated at the 2011 IBSA Goalball Regional Championships Any team qualification slots earned at a 2011 IBSA Goalball Regional Qualifier and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked team from the Regional Championships, not otherwise qualified. Slots allocated at the 2011 IBSA Goalball Paralympic Qualification Tournament Any team qualification slots earned at a 2011 IBSA Goalball Paralympic Qualification Tournament and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked team from the qualifier, not otherwise qualified. Slots allocated to Host Country Any team qualification slots allocated to the host country and not used by the host country will be reallocated to the highest ranked team from the 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championships, not otherwise qualified.


INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Blind Sports Phone: +90 312 311 01 64 Federation (IBSA) Fax: +90 312 310 13 65 Mr. Mesut Dedeoglu E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary General Ulus Ishan a Blok 1, Kat No 112 Ulus/Ankara, Turkey


London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 4 Judo December 2009

JUDO LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES


Up to 60.00 kg Up to 66.00 kg Up to 73.00 kg Up to 81.00 kg Up to 90.50 kg Up to 100.00 kg Over 100.00 kg

Up to 48.00 kg Up to 52.00 kg Up to 57.00 kg Up to 63.00 kg Up to 70.00 kg Over 70.00 kg



The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not to the individual athlete.


An NPC can be allocated a maximum of six (6) qualification slots for the men’s events and five (5) for the women’s events for a total of eleven (11) qualification slots.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: • Have competed in at least one international

IBSA Judo competition between 1 January 2010 and 31 January 2012; and



An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) eligible athlete per individual event. NPC may only enter athletes in weight categories in which they have achieved a qualification slot.



METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL IBSA JUDO WORLD RANKING ALLOCATION

The top (10) ranked male athletes on the IBSA Judo Male World Ranking List in each weight category closing 31 December 2011, will earn a qualification slot for their NPC in the corresponding weight category The top (6 ) ranked female athletes on the IBSA Judo female World Ranking list in each weight category closing 31 December 2011, will attain a qualification slot for their NPC in the corresponding weight category

70 males athletes

36 females athletes


The host country directly qualifies one (1) athlete in each weight category for both genders, if not otherwise qualified through the 2011 IBSA Judo World Championships Allocation Method.

7 male athletes

6 female athletes


Seven (7) eligible male athletes and six (6) eligible female athletes from African Region will be considered by the IPC and IBSA for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, IBSA must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC.

7 male athletes

6 female athletes

TOTAL Male Female

84 48


QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 January 2010 Start of the period for performances to be recorded on

the 2010 IBSA Judo World Ranking Lists. 31 December 2011 End of the period for performances to be recorded on

the 2011 IBSA Judo World Ranking List for possible use in the reallocation of unused qualification slots


process 12 March 2012 IBSA notifies in writing to the NPCs the allocation of individual qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IBSA the use of allocated individual qualification slots 26 March 2012 Deadline to submit Bipartite Invitation application to IBSA 9 April 2012 IBSA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused

individual qualification slots and the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations.



25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs

DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to IBSA in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their team qualification slots, and IBSA may reallocate these slots. By 12 March 2012, IBSA will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 12 March 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and IBSA.


REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots allocated to an NPC that are not used will be reallocated to the highest ranked and not otherwise qualified athlete in the corresponding weight category on the IBSA Judo World Ranking List closing 31 December 2011. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Blind Sports Phone: +90 312 311 01 64 Federation (IBSA) Fax: +90 0312 3101365 Mr. Mesut Dedeoglu E-Mail: [email protected] Secretary General Ulus Ishan a Blok 1, Kat No 112 Ulus/Ankara, Turkey


London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 5 Powerlifting December 2009

POWERLIFTING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES


Up to 48.00 kg Up to 52.00 kg Up to 56.00 kg Up to 60.00 kg Up to 67.50 kg Up to 75.00 kg Up to 82.50 kg Up to 90.00 kg Up to 100.00 kg Over 100.00 kg

Up to 40.00 kg Up to 44.00 kg Up to 48.00 kg Up to 52.00 kg Up to 56.00 kg Up to 60.00 kg Up to 67.50 kg Up to 75.00 kg Up to 82.50 kg Over 82.50 kg


Female 80

Total 200


The qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete not to the NPC. By 29 February 2012, all NPCs with athletes ranked in more than one event must declare in writing to IPC Powerlifting the event the athlete wishes to be considered for a qualification slot. In the case, that an NPC does not make this declaration, IPC Powerlifting will only consider the event the athlete is ranked highest.


An NPC can be allocated a maximum of one (1) qualification slot per event. An NPC can be allocated a maximum of eight (8) eligible male athletes and eight (8) eligible female qualified athletes. Exceptions may be granted through the Bipartite Invitation Commission allocation method.


ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection, athletes must: • Hold an active IPC Powerlifting Athletes

License for the 2012 season; • Have achieved the following Minimum

Qualifying Standard (MQS) at an IPC Recognized Competition (IPC Competition, IPC Sanctioned Competition, IPC Powerlifting Approved Competition) for their respective event between 1 January 2010 and 27 February 2012:

Minimum Qualification Standards Men’s Event MQS Up to 48.00 kg 105.0 kgs Up to 52.00 kg 115.0 kgs Up to 56.00 kg 125.0 kgs Up to 60.00 kg 135.0 kgs Up to 67.50 kg 142.5 kgs Up to 75.00 kg 150.0 kgs Up to 82.50 kg 157.5 kgs Up to 90.00 kg 165.0 kgs Up to 100.00 kg 172.5 kgs Over 100.00 kg 180.0 kgs

Women’s Event MQS Up to 40.00 kg 57.5 kg Up to 44.00 kg 60 kg Up to 48.00 kg 62.5 kg Up to 52.00 kg 65 kg Up to 56.00 kg 67.5 kg Up to 60.00 kg 70 kg Up to 67.50 kg 72.5 kg Up to 75.00 kg 77.5 kg Up to 82.50 kg 82.5 kg Over 82.50 kg 87.5 kg

• Have achieved this MQS in accordance

with the IPC Athletes Licensing Programme policy valid for the 2010-2012 seasons and;

• Be internationally classified with a ‘Confirmed’ sport class status.


An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) eligible athlete per event.



METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL MQS LIST ALLOCATION

Taking into full account the maximum entry per NPC the top ten (10) ranked male athletes and the top six (6) ranked female athletes in each weight category listed on the IPC Powerlifting Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) List from 1 January 2010 and closing 27 February 2012 qualify.

100 male athletes

60 female

athletes


Two (2) eligible male athletes per event will be considered by the IPC and IPC Powerlifting for a Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slot. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the IPC must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. Two (2) eligible female athletes per event will be considered by the IPC and IPC Powerlifting for a Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slot. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the IPC must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC.

20 male athletes

20 female athletes

TOTAL Male Female

120 80

QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 January 2010 Start of period for athletes to attain performances to be

recorded on the IPC Powerlifting Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) List

6 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation NPC application

process


27 February 2012 End of period for athletes to attain performances to be recorded on the IPC Powerlifting Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) List

29 February 2012 NPCs with athletes ranked in more than one event must

declare in writing to IPC Powerlifting the event the athlete wishes to be considered for a qualification slot

12 March 2012 IPC Powerlifting notifies in writing to the NPCs the list of qualified athletes Deadline to submit Bipartite Invitation application to IPC

Powerlifting 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Powerlifting the use of qualification slots 9 April 2012 IPC Powerlifting confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots and the awarding of Bipartite

Commission Invitations 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to



receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to the IPC Powerlifting in writing (fax and e-mail are accepted) the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and the IPC Powerlifting may reallocate these slots. By 9 April 2012, IPC Powerlifting will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 9 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPC’s will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method.


INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Phone: [+49] 228-2097-200 Adenauerallee 212-214 Fax: [+49] 228-2097-209 D-53113 Bonn, Germany E-Mail: [email protected]


London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 5 Rowing February 2010

ROWING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (4) MEN (1) WOMEN (1) MIXED (2) Single Sculls

- ASM1x

Single Sculls - ASW1x

Double Sculls - TAMix2x Coxed Fours - LTAMix4+


Female 48

Total

96**

** Does not include Coxswains. Coxswains may be either male or female and there will be one coxswain per qualified coxed four.


The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not the individual athlete or team.


An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) qualification slot (boat) per event for a maximum quota allocation of five (5) qualification slots (boats) per NPC. The maximum qualification slots (boats) to be allocated per event is twelve (12). In the case that qualification slots (boats) are not confirmed for usage by 30 April 2012, FISA may redistribute any unused qualification slots to other events before the final qualification event.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, all athletes must: • Have a FISA international classification; • Have competed in at least one official FISA

competition between 1 January 2010 and 30 April 2012; and




An NPC that qualifies can enter a maximum of one (1) boat per event and may select a maximum of: • one (1) athlete for the Single Sculls ASM1X event; • one (1) athlete for the Single Sculls ASW1X

event; • two (2) athletes (one male and one female

athlete) for the Double Sculls TAMix2x event; and

• four (4) athletes (two athletes must be male and two athletes must be female) for the Coxed Fours LTAMix4+ event.


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top eight (8) ranked boats in each of the following events qualify: • AS Men’s Single Sculls - ASM1x • AS Women’s Single Sculls - ASW1x • TA Mixed Double Sculls - TAMix2x • LTAMixed Coxed Fours - LTAMix4+

32 male athletes

32 female

athletes

METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2012 FINAL PARALYMPIC QUALIFICATION REGATTA ALLOCATION

The top two (2) ranked boats in each of the following events from different countries qualify: • AS Men’s Single Sculls - ASM1x • AS Women’s Single Sculls - ASW1x • TA Mixed Double Sculls - TAMix2x • LTA Mixed Coxed Fours - LTAMix4+

8 male athletes

8 female athletes



In the case that the Host Country has not qualified in any event, FISA will allocate qualification slot(s) (boats) in the event(s) that the Host Country is ranked the highest while ensuring representation of both male and female athletes. FISA will minimally allocate one (1) qualification slot to the Host Country based on its discretion. Any qualification slots remaining will be allocated by the Bipartite Commission allocation process (described below). In the case that the host country has qualified in an event through the Top Ranking Distribution procedure, then any remaining places will be allocated by the Bipartite Commission allocation process (described below).

2 male athletes

2 female athletes

METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION ALLOCATION

At a minimum, six (6) eligible male athletes and six (6) eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and FISA for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, FISA must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. As well, any unused Host Country allocations (described above) will be included in this process.

6 male athletes

6 female athletes

TOTAL Male Female

48 48

QUALIFYING TIMELINE August 2011 2011 World Rowing Championships

September 2011 FISA to confirm in writing to the NPC the number of

allocated qualification slots from the World Championships.

20 April 2012 Deadline for NPCs to submit to the London 2012

Organizing Committee the accreditation application forms for all potential or selected athletes


30 April 2012 Deadline for NPCs to confirm in writing to FISA the

use of the qualification slots allocated in 2011 4 – 6 May 2012 2012 Final Paralympic Qualification Regatta 7 May 2012 Bipartite Commission Invitation application process starts 7 May 2012 FISA confirms in writing to the NPCs the number of

allocated qualification slots from the final qualification event

21 May 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to FISA the use of

qualification slots allocated from the final qualification event.

21 May 2012 Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation

Applications to FISA 25 May 2012 FISA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots 25 May 2012 FISA confirms in writing to the NPCs the Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to

receive entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 21 May 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) to FISA the number of qualification slots they will use from those they have obtained. NPCs that have not replied by this date will lose their qualification slots, and FISA may reallocate these slots to other NPCs. By 25 May 2012, FISA will confirm in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) the redistribution of any unused slots to other events and their reallocation to NPCs. By 25 May 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC.


REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated to the next highest ranked and not otherwise qualified NPC at the respective competition (i.e., 2011 World Rowing Championships or 2012 Final Paralympic Qualification Regatta) or redistributed to a different event (if applicable). Should it not be possible to reallocate the unused qualification slots in the above methods, they will be reallocated at the discretion of the FISA Executive Committee in consultation with the IPC.

INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Rowing Federation (FISA) Phone: +41 21-617-8373 Maison du Sport International Fax: +41 21-617-8375 Av. de Rhodanie, 54 E-Mail: [email protected] 1007 Lausanne Switzerland

London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 5 Sailing December 2009

SAILING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES


Single-Person Keelboat (2.4mR ) Two-Person Keelboat (SKUD18 ) Three-Person Keelboat (Sonar)

ATHLETE QUOTA Male between 12 and 68 Female between 12 and 68 Total 80


The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not to the individual athlete or team. Qualification slots will only be granted to an NPC if the athlete(s) attaining the qualifying performance is eligible to compete for the respective NPC at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.


An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) qualification slot (boat) per event for a maximum quota allocation of three (3) qualification slots (boat) per NPC. The maximum qualification slots (boat) to be allocated per event is as follows: • fourteen (14) for the Single-Person

Keelboat 2.4mR • twelve (12) for the Two-Person Keelboat

SKUD18; and • fourteen (14) for the Three-Person

Keelboat Sonar

In the case that qualification slots are not confirmed for usage by 4 April 2012 the IFDS may redistribute any unused qualification slots among the two other events.


ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, all athletes must: • Have competed in an official International

Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) sanctioned competition between 1 January 2009 and 31 July 2012; and


No athlete may change his/her nationality to sail for another country after 29 August 2011.


An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) boat per event and can enter a maximum of • one (1) athlete for the Single-Person

Keelboat event; • two (2) athletes (of which one (1) minimum

must be a female athlete) for the Two-Person Keelboat event; and

• three (3) athletes for the Three-Person Keelboat event.


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IFDS DISABLED SAILING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

Single-Person Keelboat The seven (7) top ranked NPCs qualify (one boat per NPC) Two-Person Keelboat The six (6) top ranked NPCs qualify (one boat per NPC) Three-Person Keelboat The seven (7) top ranked NPCs qualify (one boat per NPC) In the case that a 2010 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships is not held or the required number of races are not completed (in accordance with IFDS rules) then the qualification slots attributed to the competition will be redistributed to the 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships Allocation method and allocated through the results of the corresponding event.

7 athletes (7 boats)




METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 IFDS DISABLED SAILING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

Single-Person Keelboat The six (6) top ranked NPCs, not otherwise qualified, qualify (one boat per NPC) Two-Person Keelboat The five (5) top ranked NPCs qualify (one boat per NPC) Three-Person Keelboat The six (6) top ranked NPCs qualify (one boat per NPC) In the case that a 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships is not held or the required number of races are not completed (in accordance with IFDS rules) then the qualification slots attributed to the competition will be retroactively redistributed to the 2010 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships Allocation method and allocated through the results of the corresponding event. In the case that both the 2010 and 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships are not held or the required number of races are not completed (in accordance with IFDS rules) then the qualification slots attributed to these competitions will be allocated based on a discretionary policy approved by the IFDS.





METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL HOST COUNTRY ALLOCATION

Single-Person Keelboat The host country directly qualifies (one boat) Two-Person Keelboat The host country directly qualifies (one boat) Three-Person Keelboat The host country directly qualifies (one boat)

1 athlete (1 boat)

2 athletes (1 boat)

3 athletes (1 boat)

TOTAL 80 athletes

QUALIFYING TIMELINE 06 – 14 July 2010 2010 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships

(Single-Person Keelboat Two Person Keelboat and Three Person Keelboat) – Medemblik NED

01 – 08 July 2011 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships (TBC) (Single-Person Keelboat, Two-Person Keelboat and

Three-Person Keelboat) – Weymouth, GBR 31 January 2012 All athletes must have competed in an official IFDS

competition by this date in order to be eligible 12 March 2012 IFDS notifies in writing to NPCs the allocation of qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IFDS the use of allocated qualification slots 09 April 2012 IFDS confirms in writing the redistribution of any unused qualification slots to other events and their

reallocation 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to



receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) to IFDS the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that


have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and IFDS may reallocate these slots. By 09 April 2012, IFDS will confirm the redistribution of any unused qualification slots to other events and their reallocation. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and IFDS. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS At the discretion of the IFDS, qualification slots not used by an NPC may be redistributed to other events and reallocated according to the methods below: 2010, and 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships Allocations Slots allocated through the 2010 and 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships allocation methods will be reallocated, following a redistribution to a different event (if applicable), to the next highest ranked and not otherwise qualified NPC in the respective competition. Host Country Allocation Slots allocated through the host country allocation method will be reallocated, following redistribution to a different event (if applicable), to the next highest ranked and not otherwise qualified NPC in the 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships. Should it not be possible to reallocate the unused qualification slots in either of the above methods, they will be reallocated, at the discretion of IFDS upon approval by the IPC. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS)

Phone: +44 23-8063-5111 Fax: +44 23-8063-5789

Ariadne House, Town Quay E-Mail: [email protected] Southampton, Hampshire SO142AQ United Kingdom


London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 8 Shooting January 2010

SHOOTING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES

MEDAL EVENTS (12) MEN (3) WOMEN (3) MIXED (6)

Rifle R1–10m Air Rifle Standing - SH1 R7– 50m Free Rifle 3 x 40 - SH1 Pistol P1–10m Air Pistol - SH1

Rifle R2–10m Air Rifle Standing - SH1 R8–50m Sport Rifle 3 x 20 - SH1 Pistol P2–10m Air Pistol - SH1

Rifle R3–10m Air Rifle Prone - SH1 R4 – 10m Air Rifle Standing - SH2 R5 – 10m Air Rifle Prone - SH2 R6 – 50m Free Rifle Prone – SH1 Pistol P3–25m Sport Pistol - SH1 P4–50m Free Pistol - SH1

ATHLETE QUOTA Male 100 Female 40

Total 140


The qualification is allocated to the NPC not to the individual athlete. In the case of a Bipartite Commission Invitations the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete, not to the NPC.



An NPC can be allocated a maximum of five (5) qualification slots through the Direct Qualification Method.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: • Hold an active IPC Shooting Athletes

License for the 2012 season; • Have achieved the following Minimum

Qualification Standards (MQS) at an IPC Recognized Competition (IPC Competition, IPC Sanctioned Competition, IPC Shooting Approved Competition) for their respective sport class between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2011:

Minimum Qualification Standards (MQS) Event Score Rifle R1-10m Air Rifle Standing (SH1) 563 R2-10m Air Rifle Standing (SH1) 367 R3 - 10m Air Rifle Prone (SH1) 594 R4 - 10m Air Rifle Standing (SH2)

590

R5 - 10m Air Rifle Prone (SH2) 594 R6 - 50m Free Rifle Prone (SH1) 565 R7 - 50m Free Rifle 3 x 40 (SH1)

1080

R8 - 50m Sport Rifle 3 x 20 (SH1)

530

PISTOL P1 - 10m Air Pistol (SH1) 545 P2 - 10m Air Pistol (SH1) 347 P3 - 25m Sport Pistol (SH1) 540 P4 – 50m Free Pistol (SH1) 505

• Must be internationally classified with a

‘Confirmed’ sport class status.


An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) qualified athletes per event.


QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IPC SHOOTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DIRECT ALLOCATION

The top two (2) ranked athlete in each medal event qualify the NPC for one (1) qualification slot. In the case that an athlete is ranked first or second in more than one medal event (in the current competition or in multiple competitions), they can only qualify for one (1) qualification slot for their respective NPC In such case(s) the next higher ranked athlete in that medal event will qualify a qualification slot for their NPC. The order of priority of medal events for the direct slot allocation is Rifle (R1 to R8) and Pistol (P1 to P4).

24 male and female athletes

IPC SHOOTING REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS DIRECT ALLOCATION

Twelve (12) qualification slots will be allocated in each one of the following Regional Championships: 2009 Asia: 12 Slots 2011 Asia: 12 Slots 2011 Europe: 12 Slots The top ranked athlete in each medal event can only qualify for one (1) qualification slot for their respective NPC. In the case that an athlete is ranked first in more than one medal event (in the current competition or in multiple competitions), they can only qualify for one (1) qualification slot for their respective NPC.

36 male and female athletes


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL IPC SHOOTING REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DIRECT ALLOCATION (continued)

In such case(s) the next higher ranked athlete in that medal event will qualify a qualification slot for their NPC. The order of priority of medal events for the direct slot allocation is Rifle (R1 to R8) and Pistol (P1 to P4)

IPC SHOOTING MQS QUALIFICATION LIST ALLOCATION

An IPC Shooting Paralympic Games Qualification List (hereafter referred to as “the List”) will be established with athletes who obtained qualifying scores (meeting the MQS) per event attained at the 2010 IPC World Championships, 2009/2011 Regional Championships or World Cup competitions between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2011.

76 athletes

All athletes per event credited with scores (meeting the MQS) will be included on the List. The List will close on 31 December 2011. The factor use to calculate the number of MQS qualification slots per NPC using the MQS list as of 31 December 2011 and applying the following formula:

RTA76

=

TA =Total eligible athletes meeting the

MQS R = NPC athlete quota ratio The total number of MQS Qualification Slots to be allocated to each NPC will be determined applying the following formula: TE x R =TS TE: Total eligible MQS athlete per NPC TA: Total MQS qualification slot allocation per NPC


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL IPC SHOOTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, REGIONAL CHAMPIONAHIPS AND WORLD CUPS ALLOCATION (MQS)

A total of seventy six (76) slots are allocated in World Championships, Regional Championships and World Cups competitions. An athlete must obtain a minimum of 2 MQS results in order to be included in the final qualification list.

Once an athlete has obtained qualification (=2 MQS) for an event, only 1 MQS is necessary for an additional event.

NPC Allocation Formula: Following the compilation of the List

closing 31 December 2011, IPC Shooting will calculate the NPC qualification slot allocations through the following formulas:

Determination of overall NPC athlete

quota ratio:

76 QUALIFICATION SLOTS FROM

MQS

---------------------------------------------------------------- = R TOTAL ELIGIBLE ATHLETES

QUALIFIED BY MQS

R = NPC athlete quota ratio Determination of the number of eligible

athlete qualifications per NPC:

TE x R =TS TS = Final qualification slot allocation

quota

TE = Total Eligible Athletes qualified by MQS results per NPC

Overall number of slots per NPC: The overall number of slots per NPC is

the sum of the direct slots and the final qualification slots through MQS results (TS)


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL The quota for NPCs having both male and

female eligible athletes will be allocated through the gender representation ratio: TE(M) x GP(M) = GR(M) TE(F) x GP(F) = GR(F) TE (M) = Total eligible male athletes for the

NPC TE (F) = Total eligible female athletes for

the NPC GP(M) = Gender percentage; 71.421% for

male ratio GP(F) = Gender percentage; 28.571% for

female ratio GR(M) = Gender representation male ratio GR(F) = Gender representation female

ratio Determination of qualification slot allocation quota (per NPC): GR(M) + GR(F) + RS= TS(M/F) RS = remaining slots TS(M/F) = Total qualification slot allocation quota for NPC with male and female athletes The gender based slots through direct qualification are included in the calculation. Should the gender allocation not assign all slots to a given gender, the remaining slot(s) shall be distributed at the discretion of the respective NPC. The quota for NPCs having only eligible male or only eligible female athletes will be allocated 100% for athletes in the respective gender


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION ALLOCATION

Four (4) Bipartite Commission Invitation Allocation slots will be made available for eligible NPCs. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, IPC Shooting must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC.

4 Athletes

TOTAL MEN 100 WOMEN 40

QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 January 2010 Start of period for athletes to attain performances for

ranking on the Paralympic Games Shooting Qualification List

Start of the period for athletes to achieve MQS performances

31 December 2011 End of period for athletes to achieve performances for

ranking on the Paralympic Games Shooting Qualification List

End of the period for athletes to achieve MQS performances

15 January 2012 IPC Shooting publishes the Paralympic Games Shooting Qualification List and distributes it to the

NPCs 6 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation NPC

application process 12 March 2012 IPC Shooting confirms in writing to the NPCs the allocation of qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to IPC Shooting in writing the use of allocated qualification slots 9 April 2012 IPC Shooting confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots

IPC Shooting confirms in writing to NPCs the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations




receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to the IPC Shooting in writing (fax and e-mail are accepted) the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and the IPC Shooting may reallocate these slots. By 9 April 2012, IPC Shooting will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 9 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPC’s will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Phone: [+49] 228-2097-200 Adenauerallee 212-214 Fax: [+49] 228-2097-209 D-53113 Bonn, Germany E-Mail: [email protected]


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SWIMMING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES


Detailed Medal Events List attached at the end of the document.


Female 250

Total 600

ALLOCATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS



An NPC may be allocated a maximum of thirty-five (35) male athletes and twenty-five (25) female athletes qualification slots for a maximum quota allocation of sixty (60) qualification slots per NPC. In the case that an NPC is unable to use any of the allocated qualification slots in a given gender, the unused slots cannot be transferred to the other gender, but will be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method to the corresponding gender. Exceptions may be granted through the Bipartite Invitation Commission allocation method.


ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: • Hold an active IPC Swimming Athlete

License for the 2012 season; • Have achieved a Minimum Qualification

Standard (MQS) at IPC Recognised 50m Competition (IPC Competition, IPC Sanctioned Competition, IPC Approved Competitions) for the respective event between 15 August 2010 to 24 June 2012;

• Have achieved a Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) in accordance with the Athlete Licensing Programme Policies valid for the 2010-2012 seasons; and

• Be internationally classified with a ‘Review’ or ‘Confirmed’ sport class status before 25 June 2012.


NPCs can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes per medal event only if all have met the MQS. NPCs can enter a maximum of one (1) team in each relay event as long as the MQS for relay is met. NPCs may enter an athlete in an unlimited number of events as long as the athlete has met the MQS in all those events for which the athlete is to be entered.


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IPC SWIMMING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top two (2) ranked athletes at 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships in one (1) or more individual event(s) of the London 2012 Paralympic Programme will obtain one (1) qualification slot for their respective NPC.

150 male athletes

100

female athletes


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL In the case that an athlete is placed first

or second in an individual medal event included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games Programme more than once, they can only obtain one (1) qualification slot for their respective NPC. In the case that there are less athletes meeting the above criteria than available in the quota, IPC Swimming will redistribute the qualification slots through the MQS Allocation Method.

MQS ALLOCATION For those NPCs whose athletes achieved an MQS performance, the MQS allocation method will be used to determine the NPC’s qualification slots, taking into consideration the number of slots already allocated to the NPC through the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships allocation method. The MQS Allocation method will be conducted in two phases: Phase 1 Sixty percent (60%) of the available male, female qualification slots under MQS Allocation will be allocated based on results captured from IPC Recognised Competitions between 15 August 2010 – 31 December 2011, in the respective individual medal events included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games programme. In the case that there are less athletes meeting the MQS during the phase 1 than available in the quota, IPC Swimming will distribute the remaining MQS Allocation qualification slots through phase 2.

180 male athletes

130 female athletes


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL MQS ALLOCATION (continued)

Phase 2 The remaining available qualification slots under MQS Allocation will be allocated based on results captured from IPC Recognised Competitions between 1 January 2012 – 20 May 2012, in the respective individual medal events included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games programme, taking into consideration the number of slots already allocated to the NPC through the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships and MQS Phase 1 allocation method. An NPC can only be allocated one qualification slot per athlete regardless of whether the athlete has achieved an MQS in multiple events. If more athletes have achieved the MQS than the total number of qualification slots available under each phase then the qualification slots will be allocated for each phase amongst NPCs as follows: Male:

Allocation NPCCB

A =×

A – Total number of male athletes with a

MQS per NPC B – Total number of the available male

qualification slots C – Total number of male athletes with a

MQS Female:

Allocation NPCFED =×


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL MQS ALLOCATION (continued)

D – T female athletes with a otal number of MQS per NPC

E – he available female Total number of tqualification slots

F – Total number of female athletes with a MQS

Any qualification slots not allocated under this method will be distributed through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method.


Twenty (20) eligible male athletes and twenty (20) eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and IPC Swimming for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation process that will start from 6 February 2012, IPC Swimming must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC no later than 4 June 2012.

20 male athletes + remaining male slots

20 female athletes + remaining

female slots


350 250 600

QUALIFICATION TIMELINE

15 August 2010 period for athletes to achieve MQS performances

15 September 2010 on 2012 Paralympic Games Medal Events

programme

22 September 2010 C Swimming World

October 2010 IPC Swimming

World Championships allocation method

Start of the

IPC Swimming publish the remaining events and MQS for the Lond

IPC Swimming notifies in writing the qualification slots per NPC through the 2010 IPChampionships allocation method

29 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Swimming the use of qualification slots through the 2010


31 December 2011

allocated through the MQS allocation method phase 1

6 February 2012 the Bipartite Commission Invitation application process

12 March 2012 f slot through the MQS allocation method phase 1

6 March 2012 on slots through the MQS allocation

method phase 1

20 April 2012 accreditation application forms submitted by

NPCs

20 May 2012

allocated through the MQS allocation method phase 2

4 June 2012 n of slots through the MQS allocation method phase 2

Commission Invitation

applications to IPC Swimming

ts through the MQS allocation method phase 2

warding of Bipartite Commission Invitations

22 June 2012 in writing the reallocation of nused qualification slots

24 June 2012 riod for athletes to achieve MQS performances.

End of the period for athletes to achieve MQS performances for consideration by IPC Swimming in determining the qualification slots

Start of

IPC Swimming notifies to the NPCs the allocation o

2 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Swimming the use of

allocated qualificati

Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive

End of the period for athletes to achieve MQS performances for consideration by IPC Swimming in determining the qualification slots

IPC Swimming notifies to the NPCs the allocatio

Deadline to submit Bipartite

18 June 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Swimming the use of allocated qualification slo IPC Swimming confirms in writing the a

IPC Swimming confirms u End of the pe


25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs

DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By the dates published herein, relevant NPCs must confirm in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) to IPC Swimming use of the qualification slots allocated through the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships and MQS allocation methods. NPCs that have not replied by the respective dates will have lost their qualification slots, and IPC Swimming may reallocate these slots. By 22 June 2012, IPC Swimming will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 24 June 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by a NPC may be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Phone: +49 228-2097-200 Adenauerallee 212-214 Fax: +49 228-2097-209 D-53113 Bonn E-Mail: [email protected] Germany




IPC Swimming has selected 118 core medal events in an effort to stabilise the medal events programme in the lead-up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The remaining 30 events for the London 2012 Paralympic Medal Events Programme for Swimming will be selected and published by IPC Swimming by 15 September 2010. For more information on the event selection approach undertaken by IPC Swimming, please refer to the IPC Swimming website or contact [email protected]


APPENDIX 1


CORE EVENTS (118)

MEN (64) WOMEN (54)

50m Freestyle 50m Freestyle S1

S2 S3 S5 S6 S7

S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13

S1 S3 S6 S7 S8 S9

S10 S11 S12 S13


S6 S7 S8 S9

S10 S11 S12 S13

S4 S6 S7 S8 S9

S10 S11 S12 S13


S14

S14


S7 S8 S9

S10 S11 S12 S13

S6 S7 S9 S10

S13

50m Backstroke 50m Backstroke S2 S2

S3 S5

100m Backstroke 100m Backstroke S6

S7 S8 S9

S10 S11 S12 S13 S14

S6 S7 S8 S9 S10

S13 S14


50m Breaststroke 50m Breaststroke SB3

100m Breaststroke 100m Breaststroke SB5

SB6 SB7 SB8 SB9

SB11 SB12 SB13 SB14

SB4 SB5 SB8 SB9

SB12 SB14

50m Butterfly 50m Butterfly S7 S6

S7

100m Butterfly 100m Butterfly S8

S9 S10

S12 S13

S8 S9 S10

S12 S13

200m Individual Medley 200m Individual Medley SM6

SM7 SM8 SM9 SM10

SM12 SM13

SM6 SM7 SM8 SM9 SM10

SM12

DISCLAIMER: The final decision on inclusion of ID athletes is the responsibility of the International Federation that has jurisdiction over the sport on the Paralympic Games Programme. This decision, including the final decision on the identification of the medal events, classification rules and regulations, and the applicable qualification standards for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, is due no later than October 2010.

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TABLE TENNIS



Individual - Class 1 Individual - Class 2 Individual - Class 3 Individual - Class 4 Individual - Class 5 Individual - Class 6 Individual - Class 7 Individual - Class 8 Individual - Class 9 Individual - Class 10 Individual - Class 11 Team - Class 1-2 Team - Class 3 Team - Class 4-5 Team - Class 6-8 Team - Class 9-10

Individual - Class 1-2 Individual - Class 3 Individual - Class 4 Individual - Class 5 Individual - Class 6 Individual - Class 7 Individual - Class 8 Individual - Class 9 Individual - Class 10 Individual - Class 11 Team - Class 1-3 Team - Class 4-5 Team - Class 6-10


Female 102

Total 276


The qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete, not to the NPC.


An NPC may be allocated a maximum of three (3) qualification slots per individual event. An NPC may be allocated a slot to compete in • a maximum of five (5) qualification slots per

men’s team events with one (1) team per event and/or

• a maximum of three (3) qualification slots per women’s team events with one (1) team per event.

Each men’s team event will comprise a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of sixteen (16) teams of at least two (2) qualified male athletes selected at the discretion of ITTF.



Each women’s team event will comprise a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of sixteen (16) teams of at least two (2) qualified female athletes selected at the discretion of ITTF. ITTF will confirm in writing to the NPCs the final competition formats for team events (i.e., tournament sizes) no later than 23 April 2012.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: • Be ranked on the ITTF Para Table Tennis

World Ranking List closing 31 December 2011;

• Meet the requirements of the Tournament Credit System;

• Must have competed in at least one international ITTF PTT competition between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2011; and

• Be internationally classified with a ‘Confirmed’ sport class status


An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes per individual event. An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) eligible team per team event, comprising a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of four (4) eligible athletes entered in individual events.



METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 ITTF PTT REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top ranked male in each individual event from the following 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships qualifies: • Africa • Americas • Asia/Oceania • Europe The top ranked female in each individual event from the following 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships qualifies: • Africa • Americas • Asia/Oceania • Europe Individual events at the 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships may include different sport class combinations from those at the Paralympic Games. In such cases, the top ranked player in the respective individual event will be allocated the 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships qualification slot for his/her respective sport class. For those athletes competing in the same individual event under a different sport class, the qualification slot will be reallocated through the ITTF PTT Male and Female World Ranking Lists Allocation Method. In the case that the 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships are not conducted or an event is not held at the 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships, the qualification slots attributed to the respective competition or specific event will be reallocated through the ITTF PTT Male and Female World Ranking Lists Allocation Method.

44 male athletes

40 female athletes


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL ITTF PTT MALE AND FEMALE WORLD RANKING LISTS ALLOCATION

The top ranked male athletes, not otherwise qualified, up to the established quota for the individual event, on the ITTF PTT Male World Ranking Lists closing 31 December 2011, qualify: Individual Event Quota Class 1 7 Class 2 12 Class 3 18 Class 4 14 Class 5 7 Class 6 10 Class 7 12 Class 8 10 Class 9 10 Class 10 10 Class 11 1

The top ranked female athletes, not otherwise qualified, up to the established quota for the individual event, on the ITTF PTT Female World Ranking Lists closing 31 December 2011, qualify: Individual Event Quota

Class 1-2 7 Class 3 14 Class 4 7 Class 5 7 Class 6 3 Class 7 3 Class 8 3 Class 9 3 Class 10 3 Class 11 1

111 male athletes

51 female athletes




Eligible male athletes will be considered by the IPC and ITTF for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots, up to the established quota for the individual event: Individual Event Quota Class 1 1 Class 2 2 Class 3 2 Class 4 2 Class 5 1 Class 6 2 Class 7 2 Class 8 2 Class 9 2 Class 10 2 Class 11 1

Eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and ITTF for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots, up to the established quota for the individual event: Individual Event Quota Class 1-2 1 Class 3 2 Class 4 1 Class 5 1 Class 6 1 Class 7 1 Class 8 1 Class 9 1 Class 10 1 Class 11 1

19 male athletes

11 female

athletes



BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION ALLOCATION (continued)

To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the ITTF must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC.

TOTAL Male Female

174 102

QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 October 2010 Start of the period for athletes to attain performances

to be recorded on the ITTF PTT Male and Female World Ranking Lists

During 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships

• Africa • Americas • Asia/Oceania • Europe

31 December 2011 End of the period for athletes to attain performances

to be recorded on the ITTF PTT Male and Female World Ranking Lists

15 January 2012 ITTF sends to NPCs the players selected from the

ITTF PTT Regional Championships and from the ITTF PTT Men’s and Women’s World Ranking List application and proposed team compositions

Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application

process 15 February 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to the ITTF the

acceptance/rejection of the Regional and World Ranking List selections and team composition proposals.

Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation

applications to ITTF 12 March 2012 ITTF confirms in writing to the NPCs the allocation of all qualification slots and team compositions.


ITTF confirms in writing the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots

ITTF confirms in writing to the NPCs the final competition formats for team events (i.e, tournament sizes)

26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to ITTF in writing the use of allocated

qualification slots 9 April 2012 ITTF confirms in writing the reallocation of unused

qualification slots 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to


23 April 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to ITTF the acceptance of reallocated qualification slots and the final competition format for team events

. 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to

receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) to ITTF the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and the ITTF may reallocate these slots. By 9 April 2012, ITTF will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 23 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPC’s will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated as follows:


Slots allocated at the 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships Any qualification slots earned through the individual qualification method at a 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the next highest ranked athlete(s) from the respective competition. Slots allocated through the ITTF PTT Male and Female World Ranking Lists Allocation Method Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated by the ITTF to the next highest ranked athlete on the ITTF PTT Male and Female World Ranking Lists closing 31 December 2011. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Table Tennis Federation Phone: +41 02-1340-7090 Chemin de la Roche, 11 Fax: +41 02-1340-7099 Renens/Lausanne 1020 E-Mail: [email protected] Switzerland DISCLAIMER: The final decision on inclusion of ID athletes is the responsibility of the International Federation that has jurisdiction over the sport on the Paralympic Games Programme. This decision, including the final decision on the identification of the medal events, classification rules and regulations, and the applicable qualification standards for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, is due no later than October 2010 (December 2010 for IPC Athletics).


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VOLLEYBALL (SITTING) LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES


10 Team Tournament

8 Team Tournament


Female 88

Total 198


The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not the individual athlete or team.


An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) men’s team qualification slot and/or one (1) women’s team qualification slot.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: • Have competed in at least one international

WOVD Volleyball competition between 1 January 2010 and 31 January 2012; and



An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) men’s team comprised of eleven (11) eligible male athletes and/or one (1) women’s team comprised of eleven (11) eligible female athletes.


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 WOVD VOLLEYBALL (SITTING) WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top three (3) ranked NPCs of the men’s tournament qualify. The top three (3) ranked NPCs of the women’s tournament qualify.

3 men’s teams

3 women’s

teams


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010/2011 WOVD VOLLEYBALL (SITTING) ZONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top ranked NPC of the men’s tournament from each of the following 2010/2011 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) Zonal Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: • Pan-American Zone – one (1) team • Asia-Oceania Zone – one (1) team • European Zone – one (1) team

The top ranked NPC of the men’s tournament from each of the following 2010/2011 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) Sub-Zonal Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: • Northern African Sub-Zone – one (1)

team • Sub-Saharan Sub-Zone – one (1)

team The top ranked NPC of the women’s tournament from each of the following 2010/2011 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) Zonal Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: • Afro-Arab Zone – one (1) team • Pan-American Zone – one (1) team • Asia-Oceania Zone – one (1) team • European Zone – one (1) team If a Zone or Sub-Zone does not host a Championship, the unused team qualification slot may be redistributed by the IPC and WOVD Bipartite Commission. In the case that all NPCs from a Zone have qualified as a result of the 2010 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) World Championships, any available team qualification slots may be redistributed by the IPC and WOVD Bipartite Commission.

5 men’s teams

4 women’s teams



One (1) eligible men’s team will be considered by the IPC and WOVD for a Bipartite Commission Invitation slot. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, WOVD must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC.

1 men’s team


The host country directly qualifies one (1) men’s team and one (1) women’s team subject to participation in the 2010/2011 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) Zonal Championships.

1 men’s team

1 women’s

team

TOTAL Male Female

10 teams 8 teams

QUALIFYING TIMELINE 11-19 July 2010 2010 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) World Championships in

Oklahoma, United States 12-19 December Guangzhou 2010 Asia Para Games (Asia-Oceania 2010 Zonal Championships) in Guangzhou, China 19-27 November Guadalajara 2011 Parapan American Games (Pan-Am 2011 Zonal Championships – Men) in Guadalajara, Mexico TBD 2010/2011 WOVD Zonal Championships

• Afro-Arab Zone (Women) • North African Sub-Zone (Men) • Sub-Saharan Sub-Zone (Men) • European Zone (Men/Women)

1 January 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application

process 28 February 2012 Deadline to submit Bipartite Invitation application to

WOVD 12 March 2012 WOVD confirms in writing the awarding of Bipartite

Commission Invitation 12 March 2012 WOVD confirms in writing to the NPCs the allocation of team qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to WOVD in writing the use of allocated team qualification slots


09 April 2012 WOVD confirms in writing the reallocation of unused team qualification slots 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to



receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) WOVD the number of team qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their team qualification slots, and WOVD may reallocate these slots. By 09 April 2012, WOVD will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all team qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and WOVD. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED TEAM QUALIFICATION SLOTS Slots allocated at the 2010 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) World Championships Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated to the next highest and not otherwise qualified NPC from the 2010 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) World Championships. Slots allocated at 2010/2011 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) Zonal Championships Any team qualification slots not used by an NPC will be awarded to the next highest ranking NPC in the respective 2010/2011 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) Zonal or Sub-Zonal Championships. Slots allocated to Host Country Any team qualification slots allocated to the Host Country that is not used will be reallocated to the next highest and not otherwise qualified NPC from the 2010 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) World Championships. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) World Organization Volleyball for Disabled (WOVD)

Phone: +31 475 598 380 Fax: +31 334 630 930

Andersonweg 18 E-Mail: [email protected] 6041 JE Roermond The Netherlands

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12 Team Tournament

10 Team Tournament


Female 120

Total 264




An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) men’s team qualification slot and one (1) women’s team qualification slot.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: • Be classifiable in accordance with the

IWBF International Classification system; • Must have competed in at least one IWBF

Wheelchair Basketball competition between 1 January 2010 and 31 May 2012; and



An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) men’s team comprised of twelve (12) eligible male athletes and one (1) women’s team comprised of twelve (12) eligible female athletes.



METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010/2011 IWBF WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL ZONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top ranked NPC of the men’s tournament from each of the following 2010/2011 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball Zonal Championships qualify: • IWBF Africa - one (1) team • IWBF Americas - one (1) team • IWBF Asia-Oceania - one (1) team • IWBF Europe - one (1) team From the results of the 2010 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships men’s tournament, the top seven (7) ranked teams achieve one (1) team qualification slot for their respective zone. The team qualification slots will be allocated to the highest ranked NPC(s) not otherwise qualified at the 2010/2011 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball Zonal Championships until all slots have been used for the respective zone. The top ranked NPC of the women’s tournament from each of the following 2010/2011 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball Zonal Championships qualify: • IWBF Africa - one (1) team • IWBF Americas - one (1) team • IWBF Asia-Oceania - one (1) team • IWBF Europe - one (1) team

4 men’s teams

7 men’s teams

4 women’s

teams


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010/2011 IWBF WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENTS ALLOCATION (continued)

• From the results of the 2010 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships women’s tournament, the top five (5) ranked teams achieve one (1) team qualification slot for their respective zone. The team qualification slots will be allocated to the highest ranked NPC(s) not otherwise qualified at 2010/2011 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball Zonal Championships until all slots have been used for the respective zone.

5 women’s teams


The host country directly qualifies one (1) men’s team and one (1) women’s team.

1 men’s team

1 women’s

team TOTAL Male

Female 12 teams 10 teams

QUALIFYING TIMELINE 5-18 July 2010 2010 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships

In Birmingham, United Kingdom TBD IWBF Wheelchair Basketball Zonal Championships

• IWBF Africa • IWBF Americas • IWBF Asia-Oceania • IWBF Europe

12 March 2012 IWBF confirms in writing to the NPCs the allocation of team qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IWBF the use of allocated team qualification slots 09 April 2012 IWBF confirms in writing the reallocation of unused team qualification slots 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to



receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs


DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) to IWBF the number of team qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their team qualification slots, and IWBF may reallocate these slots. By 09 April 2012, IWBF will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all team qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and IWBF (in accordance with the provision outlined in the the IWBF Competition Regulations). REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated at the discretion of the IWBF with approval by the IPC (i.e., endeavouring to maintain, as far as possible, a certain balance between Zonal representation). INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF)

Phone: +1 204-632-6475 Fax: +1 204-415-6515

108 - 181 Watson Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R2P 2P8


Canada


London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 7 Wheelchair Fencing February 2010

WHEELCHAIR FENCING

LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES EVENTS (12) MEN (7) WOMEN (5)

Epee - Category A Epee - Category B Foil - Category A Foil - Category B Sabre - Category A Sabre - Category B Team Men – Category Open

Epee - Category A Epee - Category B Foil - Category A Foil - Category B Team Women – Category Open

ATHLETE QUOTA Male between 60 and 76

Female between 24 and 40

Total 100


The qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete, not to the NPC. In the case of the Host Country Allocation method, the qualification is allocated to the NPC not to the individual athlete.


An NPC can qualify no more than six (6) male athletes and four (4) female athletes qualification slots per sport class for a maximum quota allocation of ten (10) qualification slots per NPC. The maximum qualification slots to be allocated per sport class are as follows: • thirty (30) qualification slots for male

athletes in Category A • thirty (30) qualification slots for male

athletes in Category B • twelve (12) qualification slots for female

athletes in Category A • twelve (12) qualification slots for female

athletes in Category B • eight (8) qualification slots for Team men

Category Open • eight (8) qualification slots for Team women

Category Open


ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection, an athlete must;

• Have competed in at least one official IWAS International Wheelchair Fencing competition between 1 November 2010 and 29 February 2012;

• And be internationally classified with a ‘Confirmed’ sport class status.


An NPC may enter a maximum of two (2) qualified athletes per individual event. The maximum entry per event is as follows: Event Male Female Epee – Category A 20 12 Foil – Category A 20 12 Sabre – Category A 20 Epee – Category B 18 12 Foil – Category B 18 12 Sabre – Category B 18 Team Event – Category Open

8 8

Each eligible athlete must compete in the event he/she qualified in. Additionally each athlete must enter a maximum of two (2) events of which both will be ring-fenced by IWAS according to the athlete’s rank on the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking List closing 29 February 2012.


QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IWAS WHEELCHAIR FENCING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top ranked male athlete in each event qualifies. The top ranked female athlete in each event qualifies.

6 male athletes

4 female athletes

2011 IWAS WHEELCHAIR FENCING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top ranked male athlete in each event qualifies. The top ranked female athlete in each event qualifies.

6 male athletes

4 female athletes

2011 IWAS WHEELCHAIR FENCING REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top ranked male athlete in each event from the following 2010 or 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Regional Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: • Americas • Asia • Europe The top ranked female athlete in each event from the following 2010 or 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Regional Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: • Americas • Asia • Europe In the case that the 2010 or 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Regional Championships is not conducted or an event is not held at the 2010 or 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Regional Championships, the qualification slots allocated to the respective competition or specific event will be reallocated through the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking List allocation method.

18 male athletes

12 female athletes


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL IWAS WHEELCHAIR FENCING WORLD RANKING LIST ALLOCATION

The top ranked athletes in each event, not otherwise qualified, up to the established quota for the individual event, on the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking List closing 29 February 2012, qualify: Category Quota Men Category A 20 Men Category B 18 Women Category A 12 Men Category B 12

28 male athletes

2 female athletes


The Host Country directly receives two (2) qualification slots, one (1) qualification slot for a male athlete and one (1) for a female athlete If they have not qualified any athlete with the methods outlined above.

1 male athlete

1 female

athlete


Two (2) eligible athletes will be considered by the IPC and IWAS for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, IWAS must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC.

1 male athlete

1 female

athlete

TOTAL Male Female

60 24

QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES FOR TEAM EVENT

METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IWAS WHEELCHAIR FENCING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top ranked male team in event proposal. The top ranked female team in event proposal. To be eligible for a team to qualify directly, the team should have a minimum of two (2) athletes who have qualified in the individual competition in the same weapon proposal.

1 male Team

1 female

Team


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 IWAS WHEELCHAIR FENCING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top ranked male team in event proposal. The top ranked female team in event proposal. To be eligible for a team to qualify directly, the team should have a minimum of two (2) athletes who have qualified in the individual competition in the same weapon proposal.

1 male Team

1 female

Team

IWAS WHEELCHAIR FENCING WORLD RANKING TEAM LIST ALLOCATION

The top ranked team in the event proposal, not otherwise qualified, up to the established quota for the team events, on the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking List closing 29 February 2012, qualify: Category Quota Team Men Category Open 8 Team Women Category Open 8

5 male teams

5 female

teams


The Host Country directly receives two (2) qualification slots, one (1) qualification slot for a men’s team and one (1) for a women’s team if they have not qualified any team with the methods outlined above. To be eligible for a team to qualify directly, the team should have a minimum of two (2) athletes who have qualified in the individual competition in the same weapon proposal.

1 male team

1 female

team


A maximum of sixteen (16) eligible athletes will be considered by the IPC and IWAS for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots in order to complete the teams that did not receive direct classification.


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION ALLOCATION (continued)

To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, IWAS must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. To be eligible for a team to qualify directly, the team should have a minimum of two (2) athletes who have qualified in the individual competition in the same weapon proposal.

TOTAL Male and Female

16

QUALIFYING TIMELINE

1 November 2010 Start of the period for athletes to attain performances

to be recorded on the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking Lists

13 November 2010 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships

Paris, France

2010 -2011 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Regionals Championships • Americas • Asia – Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games 12 – 19 December 2010, Guangzhou, China • Europe

29 February 2012 End of the period for athletes to attain performances to

be recorded on the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking Lists

12 March 2012 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing confirms to the NPCs in

writing the number of allocated qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to IWAS Wheelchair Fencing in writing

the use of qualification slots

IWAS Wheelchair Fencing confirms to the NPCs in writing the Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots

9 April 2012 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots


NPCs confirm in writing to IWAS Wheelchair Fencing the use of Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots




receive entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) to IWAS Wheelchair Fencing the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing may reallocate these slots. By 26 March 2012, , relevant NPCs must confirm in writing (fax and e-mails are accepted) to IWAS Wheelchair Fencing use of the qualification slots allocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation method they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and IWAS Wheelchair Fencing may reallocate these slots. By 9 Aprill 2012, IWAS Wheelchair Fencing will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 9 Aprill 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots not used by the NPC will be reallocated using the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking List closing 29 February 2012. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Wheelchair and Amputee Sport Federation (IWAS)

Phone: +44 1-296-436179 Fax: +44 1-296-436484

Olympic Village, Guttmann Road Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 9PP


Great Britain

London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 4 Wheelchair Rugby December 2009

WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES


8 Team Tournament

ATHLETE QUOTA Male and Female 96 Total 96




An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) team qualification slot.

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must be internationally classified with either a ‘Review’ or ‘Confirmed’ sport class status.


An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) mixed team comprised of twelve (12) eligible male and female athletes.


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IWAS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top ranked NPC qualifies. 1 team

2011 IWAS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY ZONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION

The top ranked NPC from the 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Rugby Americas Zonal Championships qualifies.

1 team


METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 IWAS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY ZONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS ALLOCATION (continued)

The top two (2) ranked NPCs from the 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Rugby European Zonal Championships qualify. The top ranked NPC from the Asia 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Rugby Oceania Zonal Championships qualifies. In the case, that all NPCs from a Zone have qualified, the next highest ranked NPC, not otherwise qualified, on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List closing 30 January 2012, qualifies. If a Zone does not host a Championships, the next highest ranked NPC not otherwise qualified, on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List closing 31 January 2012, qualifies.

2 teams

1 team

IWAS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY WORLD RANKING LIST ALLOCATION

The top two (2) ranked NPCs on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List, closing 31 January 2012, not otherwise qualified, qualifies.* *A qualification tournament can be considered in lieu of the World Ranking List Allocation for the 2 (two) positions which will be confirmed during the IWRF GA in September 2010).

2 teams


The host country directly qualifies, subject to having a rank on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List closing 30 January 2012 (IWAS retains the right to waive this requirement upon approval of the IPC).

1 team

TOTAL 8 teams


QUALIFYING TIMELINE 01January 2010 Start of period for NPCs to attain performances to be

recorded on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List

19-26 September IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Championships 2010

TBD 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Rugby Zonal Championships

• Americas Zone • European Zone • Oceania Zone

31 January 2012 End of period for NPCs to attain performances to be recorded on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List 12 March 2012 IWAS confirms in writing to NPCs the allocation of team

qualification slots

26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to IWAS in writing the use of allocated team qualification slots

09 April 2012 IWAS confirms in writing the reallocation of unused

team qualification slots 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to



receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to IWAS in writing (fax and e-mail are accepted) the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and IWAS may reallocate these slots. By 09 April 2012, IWAS will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use its team qualification slot allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and IWAS.


REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots allocated to an NPC that are not used will be reallocated to the highest ranked and not otherwise qualified NPC on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List closing 31 January 2012.

INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF International Wheelchair and Amputee Sport Federation (IWAS)

Phone: +44 1-296-436179 Fax: +44 1-296-436484

Olympic Village, Guttmann Road Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 9PP


Great Britain

London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 6 Wheelchair Tennis February 2010

WHEELCHAIR TENNIS


MEDAL EVENTS (6) MEN (2) WOMEN (2) MIXEDDD (2) Singles

Doubles Singles Doubles

Singles - Quad Doubles - Quad

ATHLETE QUOTA* Male between 64 and 80

Female between 32 and 48

Total 112 * Includes sixteen (16) male or female athletes to qualify for the mixed quad events. ALLOCATION OF QUALIFICATION

For NPCs qualifying four (4) or less athletes in the men’s and women’s events, qualification is allocated to the individual athlete(s), not the NPC. For NPCs qualifying more than four (4) athletes in the men’s and women’s events, qualification is allocated to the NPC, not the individual athlete. For NPCs qualifying three (3) or less athletes in the quad event, qualification slot is allocated to individual athlete(s), not to the NPC. For NPCs qualifying more than three (3) athletes in the quad event the qualification slots are allocated to the NPC. In the case of a Bipartite Commission Invitation the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete not to the NPC.


An NPC can be allocated a maximum of four (4) male and four (4) female qualification slots for athletes competing in the men’s and women’s events and no more than three (3) qualification slots in the quad sport class for a maximum quota allocation of eleven (11) qualification slots per NPC.



The maximum qualification slots to be allocated per gender per sport class is as follows: • sixty-four (64) qualification slots for the

men’s open sports class • thirty-two (32) qualification slots for the

women’s open sport class • sixteen (16) qualification slots for the mixed

quad sport class

ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: • Have competed in at least one ITF

Wheelchair Tennis competition between 1 January 2010 and 31 January 2012;

• Have an official ranking on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking List dated Monday 21 May (TBC); and

• Must be internationally classified with a ‘‘Confirmed’ sport class status;

• For athletes receiving Bipartite Commission Invitations, the ITF and the IPC may consider athletes that do not have an official ranking on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking List dated Monday 21st May


An NPC can enter a maximum of four (4) qualified male athletes and four (4) qualified female athletes in the men’s and women’s singles events, respectively. An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) qualified athletes in the quad singles - (mixed gender) An NPC can enter a maximum of two (2) qualified men’s teams and two (2) qualified women’s teams comprised of two (2) athletes on each team in the men’s and women’s doubles events, respectively. An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) qualified team comprised of two (2) athletes in the quad doubles - (mixed gender)


QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL ITF WHEELCHAIR TENNIS SINGLES WORLD RANKING ALLOCATION

The top forty-six (46) ranked male athletes on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking list closing TBD qualify. The top twenty-two (22) ranked female athletes on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking list closing TBD qualify. The top twelve (12) ranked quad athletes on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking list closing TBD qualify

46 male athletes

22 female athletes

12 athletes

ITF WHEELCHAIR TENNIS REGIONAL GAMES

One (1) male and one (1) female qualification slots will be allocated in each one of the following Regional Games: 2010 Asian Para Games: 1 male, 1 female 2011 Parapan American Games: 1 male, 1 female The winner of the men’s singles at each of the Regional Games qualifies. The winner of the women’s singles at each Regional Games qualifies. Any qualification slots under this method that are not allocated will be redistributed through the ITF ranking dated Monday 21 May 2012 (TBC).

2 male athletes

2 female athletes



Sixteen (16) eligible male athletes will be considered by the IPC and the ITF for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the ITF must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. Eight (8) eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and the ITF for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the ITF must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. Four (4) eligible athletes in the quad sport class will be considered by the IPC and the ITF for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the ITF must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC.

16 male athletes

8 female athletes

4 athletes


between 64 and 80

between 32 and 48

112 TIMELINE The ITF ranking of Monday 21 May 2012 (TBC) will be used to determine selection for the 2012 Paralympic Tennis event. NB the winners of the men’s and women’s singles at the Asian Para Games and Parapan American Games will receive direct entry. 6 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application

process



20 May 2012 (TBC) End of the period for athletes to attain performances

to be recorded on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking Lists

21 May 2012 (TBC) ITF Wheelchair Tennis Ranking published 22 May 2012 (TBC) The ITF confirms in writing to the NPCs the number of allocated qualification slots through the ITF Wheelchair

Tennis Singles World Ranking Allocation method 4 June 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to ITF the use of qualification slots allocated through the ITF Wheelchair Tennis

Singles World Ranking Allocation method 4 June 2012 Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation

application to ITF Wheelchair Tennis

18 June 2012 The ITF confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots and the awarding of Bipartite

Commission Invitations. 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to

receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 4 June 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and e-mail are accepted) to ITF the number of qualification slots allocated through the ITF Wheelchair Tennis World Ranking Allocation method they will use. By 4 June 2012, relevant NPCs must confirm in writing (fax and e-mail are accepted) to ITF the use of the qualification slots allocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation method they will use. NPCs that have not replied by these dates will have lost their qualification slots, and ITF may reallocate these slots. By 18 June 2012, the ITF will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 18 June 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPC’s will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and the ITF.


REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated by the ITF to the next highest ranked unqualified athlete on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis World Singles Ranking List dated Monday 21 May 2012 (TBC). INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Tennis Federation (ITF) Phone: +44 20-8878-6464 c/o Wheelchair Tennis Department Bank Lane, Roehampton London SW15 5XZ

Fax: +44 20-8392-4741 E-Mail: [email protected]

Great Britain

London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 1 IPC Universality Wild Cards December 2009

IPC UNIVERSALITY WILD CARDS


In each summer edition of the Paralympic Games, the IPC has instituted a qualification slot allocation method to uphold the Paralympic Programme Guiding Principles associated with Universality. This slot allocation method is called the IPC Universality Wild Card (UWC) system and is achieved on a per invitation basis to eligible National Paralympic Committees within eligible sports. The eligible sports include: • Athletics • Powerlifting • Swimming For the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the IPC has devised specialised policies to achieve universality targets on both games-wide and sport-specific basis looking to ensure full usage of the 4,200 athletes target quota and increase global participation. The primary policy to this end includes the General UWC Allocation Policy.

GENERAL UWC ALLOCATION POLICY

Criteria for Consideration NPCs with no Qualification Slots allocated are eligible for UWC consideration and may be granted a maximum of one (1) male UWC slot and/or one (1) female UWC slot(s).

APPLICATION PROCESS The IPC will release the UWC application form to eligible NPCs in the beginning of 2012.

London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 1 IPC Re-Distribution Policy of Unused Qualification Slot December 2009

IPC RE-DISTRIBUTION POLICY OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOT


UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOT RE-DISTRIBUTION POLICY

Qualification slots that are not allocated or reallocated by the established deadlines or go unused (following the deadline for final entries) may be redistributed at the discretion of the IPC.

LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 5 London 2012 Paralympic Programme Overview April 2010


The Paralympic Games represents an international, multi-sport competition for athletes with a disability that reflects the highest standards of athletic excellence and diversity. The goal of the Paralympic Programme is to provide exciting and inspiring events in the Paralympic Games that allow athletes to achieve competitive excellence while engaging and entertaining spectators. To ensure this for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the IPC conducted its quadrennial review process that determined the inclusion and positioning of sports, disciplines and medal events within the Paralympic Games based on established chore characteristics and guiding principles.

PARALYMPIC PROGRAMME CORE CHARACTERISTICS AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES

The Core Characteristics and Guiding Principles of the Paralympic Programme are as follows:

QUALITY: The essential principles with respect to grade of excellence; accomplishment and/or attainment. Elite – Representing the highest athlete performances in the context of the specific sport.

Exciting – Providing a vibrant and energising atmosphere that is entertaining in the context of each sport, yet creates a collective motivational atmosphere that is attractive to spectators and media.

Inspirational – Creating a distinct opportunity for personal experience/reflection that acts as a catalyst for change through showcasing the extraordinary perseverance of the human spirit through athleticism.


Fair Play – Driving collective values of the IPC ensuring that the spirit of fair play prevails, that the health risks of athletes are managed, that fundamental ethical principles are upheld, that prejudice and discrimination are not tolerated and that all forms of cheating are discouraged and dealt with sternly.

QUANTITY - The principles that establish parameters and/or conditions necessary for success. Viable – Ensuring operational and programmatic capability in the context of the IPC's obligations to its relationship with the IOC and considering the impact on the POC/OCOG (eg, financially, cost effective, manageable, number of training and competition venues, safety, risk management). Sustainable/Dynamic – Ensuring a healthy and stable programme (components of the sport) that allows forecasting (foresight) and ongoing evaluation. – “Stable enough to be sustainable, and dynamic enough to meet the needs of the present and the future.” UNIVERSALITY - The collective principles or conditions that ensure and reflect a diverse movement. Equitable – ensuring that gender representation and the type and extent of disabilities represented at the Games are taken as a fundamental factor in establishing the Games framework. Global – Establishing a framework that strives to ensure regional representation and the global nature of the Games. Balance – Weighing and positioning the types of sports and athletes included based on the nature of the sports/disciplines (eg, individual versus team; power versus precision; speed versus endurance, combat versus artistic).


SPORTS AND DISCIPLINES

The sports and disciplines on the London 2012 Paralympic Games Programme includes the following: Sport Discipline Archery Athletics Boccia

Road Cycling Track

Equestrian Dressage Football 5-a-Side Football 7-a-Side Goalball Judo Powerlifting Rowing Sailing Shooting Swimming Table Tennis Volleyball Sitting Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Fencing Wheelchair Rugby Wheelchair Tennis

MEDAL EVENTS TARGET

The medal events target for the the London 2012 Paralympic Games Programme is 500 and is outlined by sport (discipline) on attachment 1.

TOTAL NUMBER OF ATHLETES

The total number of athletes for the the London 2012 Paralympic Games Programme is outlined by sport (discipline) on attachment 2. Any qualification slots not allocated on a sport- specific basis will be allocated either through IPC Universality Wild Cards or at the discretion of the IPC.


ATTACHMENT 1 - MEDAL EVENTS TARGET Sport (Discipline) Men Women Mixed Total Archery 5 4 9 Athletics 103 63 166 Boccia 7 7 Cycling (Track and Road) 27 19 4 50 Equestrian (Dressage) 11 11 Football 5-a-Side 1 1 Football 7-a-Side 1 1 Goalball 1 1 2 Judo 7 6 13 Powerlifting 10 10 20 Rowing 1 1 2 4 Sailing 3 3 Shooting 3 3 6 12 Swimming 84 64 148 Table Tennis 16 13 29 Volleyball (Sitting) 1 1 2 Wheelchair Basketball 1 1 2 Wheelchair Fencing 7 5 12 Wheelchair Rugby 1 1 Wheelchair Tennis 2 2 2 6


ATTACHMENT 2 – TOTAL NUMBER OF ATHLETES Sport (Discipline) Male Female Total Archery 88 52 140 Athletics 740 360 1100 Boccia 80** 24** 104 (max) Cycling (Track and Road) 155 70 225 Equestrian (Dressage) 28* 50* 78 Football 5-a-Side 64 64 Football 7-a-Side 96 96 Goalball 72 60 132 Judo 84 48 132 Powerlifting 120 80 200 Rowing 48 48 96 Sailing 60* 20* 80 Shooting 100 40 140 Swimming 350 250 600 Table Tennis 174 102 276 Volleyball (Sitting) 110 88 198 Wheelchair Basketball 144 120 264 Wheelchair Fencing 70** 30** 100 (max) Wheelchair Rugby 88 8** 96 Wheelchair Tennis 76 36 112 * Please note that in these sports (disciplines) the gender quota is an estimate

** Please note that in these sports (disciplines) the gender quota is the maximum target as specified in the sport-specific criteria.

London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 1 Glossary December 2009

GLOSSARY

LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY The list of sport-specific athlete eligibility

requirements necessary to be met for an athlete to be considered for qualification and/or entry.


The allocation of qualification slots is attributed to either an individual athlete by name or the respective NPC who must select from their available eligible athletes depending on the sport.

ATHLETE QUOTA The total number of athlete and team qualification slots by sport, by gender and/or by sport class (if applicable).

EVENTS The list of medal events by sport that will be offered during the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

DATES/PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS

The dates and process by sport for NPCs to confirm use of qualification slots allocated through the qualification system.

INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION

The organization responsible for governance of the respective sport on the Paralympic Programme.


The maximum number of qualification slots by sport, by gender, by sport class and/or by event an NPC may be allocated.


The maximum number of athletes by sport, by gender, by sport class and/or by event an NPC may enter.

REALLOCATION OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS

The reallocation methods by sport for qualification slots not used by an NPC.

QUALIFYING TIMELINE The timeline by sport outlining the significant dates concerning qualification, notification, confirmation and submission deadlines.


The list of allocation methods and descriptions of qualification.

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