ROWING

Overview
Rowing was included for the first time in the Paralympic program in 2008.

Commonly known as adaptive rowing, it is open to male and female athletes, and is divided into four boat classes. Races are held over 1000m for all four events (although LTA was raced over 2000m until the FISA 2005 World Rowing Championships).


Events

Classification
The classification in rowing corresponds to the Paralympic boat classes - AS, TA and LTA:

AS (arms and shoulders only) includes athletes who have no trunk or leg function and therefore will row only with the use of their arms and shoulders

TA (trunk and arms) includes athletes who can fix their pelvis on the seat but are unable to use a sliding seat due to the loss of leg function.

LTA (legs, trunk and arms) includes all athletes who have a minimum physical disability and can use a sliding seat and use their legs for strokes as well as the trunk and arms. This class also includes athletes with a vision impairment.


Links

» Rowing New Zealand

» International Federation of Rowing

» International Paralympic Committee
 

Last Updated | Tuesday, 15 May 2012