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Eligibility Criteria
Lifters wishing to be considered for inclusion within the World Class
Performance Programme should note that a selection review is to be conducted
after the British IPC Championship.
IPC Eligibility Classification
Lifters must be eligible to complete within the IPC classification rules for
Powerlifting. A detailed explanation of the classification requirements is
included within the IPC Rules Handbook 2004-2008. Listed below is a summary of
the main eligibility criteria:
Lifters must be 14 years old at the time of competing.
Lifters must be determined as being physically fit by a physician.
Lifters must have the ability to fully extend the arms with no more than a
20-degree loss of full extension of either elbow.
Lifters must have undertaken a classification interview with an IPC approved
classifier and had it established that they are eligible for competition within
:
Amputee classes A1 to A4.
Les Autres classes with minimum impairment.
Cerebral Palsy classes.
Spinal Cord Injury classes.
Lifters must be able to grip the bar with their thumbs around the bar.
Lifters must have participated or be prepared to undertake a classification
assessment to establish that they comply with the IPC Classification rules.
Please note that lifters that have significantly impaired kinesiology of the
upper body, which represents to the IPC Classifiers a potential high risk for
injury, may not be eligible for classification or selection.
BWLA Performance Assessment
Once a lifter has been establishes as IPC eligible an assessment will be
conducted on their medal potential for the forthcoming Paralympic Games, based
on their performances recorded in IPC competitions or listed on the IPC
Powerlifting rankings. This assessment will take the following form:
A record of the lifter's performances and their growth within IPC Competitions
over the previous 18 months
A comparison between the lifter's performances will be compared to medal
places within the Paralympic or World Championships, (related to their body
weight category).
A calculation of the projected growth within each weight category, for the
forthcoming Paralympic Games, will be conducted based on the Paralympic medal
results over previous consecutive Paralympic Games or IPC World Championships.
A comparison between the lifter's performances and their projected Paralympic
medal performances, in their body weight category, will be conducted.
The performance growth of the lifters will be compared to the growth within
their body weight category, to establish if the lifters potential for future
growth is higher and therefore more likely to improve their position on the
ranking lists.
The minimum requirements for a lifter to be considered for selection onto the
WCP Programme and for sporting costs is: -
To be within the top 12 lifters (for men) and top 9 lifters (for women) in the
World (in their bodyweight category) according to the IPC Paralympic selection
criteria.
To show a sustained lifting performance or a growth within their lifting
performance, both in relation to quantity lifted and ranking position.
Demonstrate they have potential for performance improvement and medal
attainment.
Disability Powerlifters Responsibility
By accepting an invitation to become a member of the World Class Performance
Programme all lifters must have ownership and be responsible for ensuring the
following:
To be a member of BWLA and to comply with IPC rules and regulations in
relation to Powerlifting.
Have an IPC classification and Lifter's Passport.
Compete for Great Britain in any IPC International or Paralympic Competition,
for which they have been selected for by the WCPP.
Attend competitions with appropriate IPC acceptable uniform (and spares) and
equipment (e.g. Chalk, strapping, bets, warm-up hand weights or straps, water,
smelling salts) to ensure my full participation.
Be liable to BWLA, upon, demand, for all or any part of costs incurred in the
event of withdrawal from the team after acceptance of attendance or selection.
Maintain appropriate fitness.
Follow the agreed code of sporting behaviour that was established to ensure a
professional attitude to Powerlifting.
Undertake appraisals and regular review meetings setting and monitoring of
targets and aims.
Notify BWLA of any change in personal contact details.
Notify WCPP staff of any injuries, illnesses and medication taken.
Attend and participate within competitions, training sessions, camps, and
acclimatization sessions as requested.
To have a comprehensive and appropriate written training plan with training
logbook provided on request.
Comply with all monitoring and testing requirements.
Check and respond to a personal E-mail account on a daily basis.
Complete and return all requested documentation within the time frames stated.
Agree to abide by the BWLA Anti-Doping Control Procedure and positively
co-operate in tests during and out of competitions.
To notify BWLA when absence from my normal address for 5 days or more.
Keep regular contact with the World Class Performance Coach.
Purchase or have full and easy access to the following equipment:
Lifting bench
Professional scales
2 sets of lifting uniform (including straps, belt and salts)