TECHNICAL RULES: ASSISTANTS
10.1 Competitors may be
allowed to have a target-changer or a loading-assistant if necessary.
10.2 The decision to use
a loading-assistant can only be made by the functional classification panel and
will be marked on the classification card and the ID card.
10.3 The target-changer
must not speak or give signals during the match. He/she may only change
targets.
10.4 The
loading-assistant must not speak or give signals during the match. He/she may
only load the rifle and/or adjust the sights at the request of the shooter.
10.5 The target-changer
and/or loading-assistant must be at least 1 m behind the competitor between
shots. Exceptions can be made at the discretion of the Jury.
10.6 Coaches are
permitted to approach the line on request of the shooter if permitted by the
range official.
TECHNICAL RULES:
BLIND
AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED SHOOTERS
11.1.1 For
definition purposes, blind and visually impaired shooters will be referred to
as ‘shooters’.
11.2.1 Rifle
competitors will be eligible to compete in the World Championships and Regional
Championships in the event listed below:
Event
|
Discipline
|
Sex.
|
Class
|
Shots
|
Mtr
|
Time
|
|
R10
|
Air rifle standing
|
Coed
|
SH3
|
60
|
10
|
1:45
|
|
R11
|
Air rifle prone
|
Coed
|
SH3
|
60
|
10
|
1:30
|
11.2.2 Shooting
position
a. Standing shooting
position must be as per ISSF, with the exceptions of shooters with dual
classification, who must follow the rules for ISCD SH1 shooters.
b. Prone position
must be shot according the ISCD rules for SH1A shooters, with the exception of
shooters with dual classification who must follow the rules for SH1A, B or C
depending the classification.
11.3.1 All
equipment shall meet the I.S.S.F and ISCD regulations, except for the maximum weight
of the rifle and the sighting system. SH3
is part of the ISCD and the rules below specify the weight and sighting system
11.3.2 An air
rifle, equipped with a special scope, is used. This scope contains, or is
connected to, an electronic circuit, which transforms light into sound. A tone
of higher or lower pitch is produced related to the intensity of the light on
the target. The scope picks up the reflection of the light from the target. In
this way the shooter will be able to “hear” the aiming on the target in the
ear/headphone that is used.
11.3.3 The
maximum weight of the rifle, the
attached aiming device inclusive, may not exceed six (6) kilograms.
11.3.4 The rifle
may be equipped with a telescope, which transforms light into sound. The sound
is transferred by means of a head- or earphone to the hearing of the
competitor. No other aiming-devices may be attached to the rifle.
11.3.5 The
competitor shall provide his/her own lamp.
11.3.6 The
transmitted sounds, produced by acoustic ear/headphones, shall not exceed a
number of decibels likely to hamper other competitors
11.4.1 All
shooters shall be classified into one valid class SH3.
11.5.1 The
shooters are allowed to take part in the competitions if they fulfill the
minimum disability:
Visual
acuity no higher than 0,1(6/60) with best correction and/or visual field
limitation less than 20 degrees.
11.6.1 In case a
SH3 shooter has additional disability as described in the ISCD rules for
functional classification, the shooter may choose to shoot in sitting position
and use a shooting chair in conformity with the ISCD rules for SH1 shooters.
11.7.1 In
competitions the normal I.S.S.F. international
pistol targets (for 10 meter air-pistol) are used.
11.7.2 It is
permissible to put a fixed sighting target (Swarovski or Pistol target) on the
wall, just above the area where the target transport normally places the target
for aiming purposes and then shoot on the I.S.S.F. pistol target. The aiming
target may not be placed in front of the competition target – the whole
competition target shall be visible for the judges
11.7.3 One (1)
shot per target has to be fired.
11.7.4 The
sighting targets must be marked by the organizing committee for the shooter in
order to be able to recognize the targets i.e. the top left corner must be cut
off.
11.8.1 Each
competitor is allowed to have one (1) assistant.
11.8.2 The
competitor provides his/her own assistant.
11.8.3 The
assistant may guide the shooter if he/she is liable to pick up the light from
another shooters target.
11.8.4 The
assistant may change targets for the competitor,
11.8.5 The
assistant may tell the competitor his/her result, but the assistant may not
coach during the match.
11.8.6 The
assistant may touch the shooter for purposes of insuring safety without
disturbing other shooters.
11.8.7 When the
assistant is not in the process of 11.8.3, 11.8.4, 11.8.5 and/or 11.8.6, he/she
has to step back one (1) meter from the firing line.
FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
12.1.1 Competitors will be classified according to their functional ability
as determined by a functional classification panel of the ISCD.
Multiple classifications may be allowed
12.1.2 A functional classification panel shall consist of at least one
medical/paramedical officer and one technical officer, both of whom must be
accredited by the ISCD.
12.1.3 The criteria to become an authorized international classifier will
be set in a guideline for functional classification.
12.1.4 Shooters have to enter the classification room with all their
equipment used in competition and an English-speaking interpreter if needed.
12.1.5 No change of shooting classes will be permitted during the
competition.
12.1.6 All functional classification must be done before the start of the
competition. No competitor may enter a match without having his/her signed
functional classification card.
12.1.7 Only a functional classification panel can re-classify a competitor;
however if two functional classification panels are available, the same
classification panel who made the original classification shall not re-examine
a competitor to settle a protest.
12.1.8 Re-classification will take place if:
a. The competitors physical condition alters significantly (progressive
diseases, etc.), which cases are so certified by the medical officer of their
national sports organization.
b. The functional classification panel determines that
re-classification is necessary.
c. there is a protest.
12.1.9 Protests, regarding the functional classification, must be made to the functional
classification panel of the ISCD. The classification protest fee (US $ 100)
must be paid to the head of the protest jury of the functional classification
panel. Protest fee must be returned if the protest is upheld and will be
retained by the ISCD if the protest is denied.
12.1.10 A protest, made by the competitor against his/her own classification,
must be lodged within 30 minutes after classification.
12.1.11 Reclassification:
a. If a
reclassification that results in a new class takes place more then 24 hours
prior to the start of an event, then the new class / subclass will be applied
in that event.
b. If a
reclassification takes place less then 24 hours prior to the start of an event,
then the shooter will remain in the old class subclass for that event if it is
not the wish of the shooter to change to the new class / subclass.
c. If a
reclassification, at any time, shows that the shooter has no minimum
disability, then he / she will not be allowed to participate in any event.
12.1.12 The decision of the classification panel that handles the protest is
final.
12.1.13 Under special circumstances the functional classification panel may
allow a special backrest to overcome a specific physiological condition of the
spine.
12.1.14 All rifle shooters are allowed to have a
double classification.
The shooters will be classified
separate for prone and standing position.
SH2 shooters are allowed to have a
double classification to compete as SH1 pistol shooter.
12.1.15 To participate in 3x20 or 3x40 events, the
shooter has to be classified as SH1 in both prone and standing.
12.2.1 Minimum disability for pistol in the
non-shooting arm:
a. in case of amputation: through the wrist.
b. in case of disability other than amputation: decrease of muscular
strength in the non-shooting arm of at least 30 points and be unable to load
the pistol with the non-shooting arm.
c. severe joint mobility problems together with decrease of muscular
strength and/or coordination problems comparable with disabilities under a and
b of this section.
12.2.2 Minimum disability for rifle in the upper limbs:
a. in case of amputation: below the elbow, less than 2/3 left of the
forearm.
b. in case of disability other than amputation: decrease of muscular
strength in one upper limb of at least 30 points, or in both upper limbs of at
least 50 points.
c. severe joint mobility problems together with decrease of muscular
strength and/or coordination problems comparable with disabilities under a and
b of this section.
12.2.3 Minimum disability for pistol and rifle in lower limbs:
a. in case of amputation: through the ankle.
b. in case of disability other than amputation: decrease of muscular
strength of at least 20 points in one lower limb or at least 25 points in both
lower limbs.
c. severe joint
mobility problems together with decrease of muscular strength and/or
coordination.
problems
comparable with disabilities under a and b of
this section, except single stiff knee or
ankle in normal position or endoprothesis in one hip.
12.2.4 Dwarfs shall not be eligible to compete unless they have an
additional condition, which conforms to the minimum disability as, described.
12.2.5 Minimum
disability for blind and visually impaired shooters
visual acuity no higher than 0,1(6/60) with best correction and/or
visual field limitation less than 20 degrees.
12.2.5 All the rules describing minimum disabilities are to be considered
from the perspective of additional disabilities, which can give more or less
(dis)advantage in shooting. In all cases the classification panel will make the
final decision.
12.3.1 Competitors shall
be classified into one of the tree main classes SH1 SH2 and SH3, and
within that class they will be allocated to a sub-class:
SH 1 : SH 1 A - SH 1 B
- SH 1 C
SH 2 : SH 2 Aa - SH 2 Ba
- SH 2 Ca
SH 2 Ab - SH
2 Bb -
SH 2 Cb
SH 3 : SH 3 x - SH 3 A - SH 3 B
- SH 3 C
12.3.2 Specifications
class SH 1
Pistol- and rifle competitors who don’t require a shooting stand.
These
groupings of disabilities are to be used as a guide only and the functional
classification panel can assess each case in their full shooting equipment in
the shooting positions.
a Class SH 1 A
Sitting
competitors who are able to stand and have normal trunk functions. No backrest
is allowed on the shooting chair. These competitors may choose to stand to
compete if they wish.
b Class SH 1 B
Sitting
competitors who have non-functional lower limbs or severe problems in lower
limbs and have good pelvis control (functional abdominal/spinal extensors,
m.quadratus lumborum). A low backrest is allowed on the shooting chair.
c. Class SH 1 C
Sitting
competitors with non-functional lower limbs or severe problems in lower limbs
and fair/none trunk functions. A high backrest is allowed on the shooting
chair.
12.3.3 Specifications
class SH 2
Rifle competitors who have
measurable and /or visible permanent disability in upper limbs and therefore
are unable to support the weight of a rifle for the purpose of the competitions
with their upper limbs and require a shooting stand.
These
groupings of disabilities are to be used as a guide only and the functional
classification panel can assess each case in their full shooting equipment in
the shooting positions.
a. Class SH 2 A
Sitting
competitors who have one non-functional upper limb or severe problems with both
upper limbs and have normal trunk functions. No backrest is allowed on the
shooting chair. These competitors may choose to stand to compete if they wish.
b. Class SH 2 B
Sitting
competitors who have non-functional lower limbs or severe problems in lower
limbs and have good pelvis control. A low backrest is allowed on the shooting
chair.
c. Class SH 2 C
Sitting
competitors who have non-functional lower limbs or severe problems in lower
limbs and have fair/none trunk functions. A high backrest is allowed on the
shooting chair.
Note: The high backrest is up to 10 cm below the armpits.
12.3.4 Specifications
class SH 3
All
shooters shall be classified into one valid class SH3x.
In case a
SH3 shooter has additional disability as described in the ISCD rules for
functional classification, the shooter may choose to shoot in sitting position
and use a shooting chair in conformity with the ISCD rules for SH1 shooters.
In that
case the shooter should be classified as SH3a, SH3b or SH3c
12.3.5 Classification criteria.
Further
details concerning classification and criteria are set in the classification
guideline.
The ID
card must be carried with the
shooter onto the firing line.
In
classification, cheating is defined as any
mispresentation of the athlete’s functional ability and/or disability,
including failure to cooperate with classifiers. When an athlete fails to fully
cooperate during either the medical or functional phase of the process, the
panel of classifiers shall withhold a classification.
An ISCD
classifier may initiate a protest for suspected cheating athletes in all
categories during their original classification evaluation at any time prior to
or during the competition. When the athlete is found to have been cheating,
follow-up procedures similar to those established for Doping control by the IPC
will be followed