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PR2 2x (previously TA2x) is a Paralympic rowing classification. The classifications were developed and current as of March 2011. [1] In 2017 the designation was changed from TA to PR2. [2]

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This is a Paralympic rowing classification. [3] In 2008, BBC Sport defined this classification was "TA2x: A two-person, mixed-gender scull for athletes with trunk and arm movement only." [3] In 2008, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation defined this classification was "TA (Trunk and Arms): Competitors in this classification can fix their pelvis on the seat in the boat but are unable to use a sliding seat because of their loss of leg function." [4]

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Becoming classified

Classification is handled by FISA – International Rowing Federation. [5]

The Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d'Aviron (FISA) is the International Rowing Federation which is the governing body for international rowing. Its current president is Jean-Christophe Rolland who succeeded Denis Oswald at a ceremony held in Lucerne in July 2014.

Australians seeking classification through Rowing Australia need to provide several documents to a classifier at the time of application, including a doctor's statement that documents their impairment, when it was acquired and if the doctor expects changes in the level of disability in terms of increases or decreases in the severity of the disability. [6]

Rowing Australia governing body of rowing in Australia

Rowing Australia (RA) is the governing body for the sport of rowing in Australia.

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References

  1. ↑ "Adaptive Rowing: Classification". Rowingaustralia.com.au. 2012-03-26. Archived from the original on 2012-04-13. Retrieved 2012-08-18.
  2. ↑ "Summary of proposed changes to the FISA Rules of Racing, related Bye-Laws and Event Regulations" (PDF). FISA . Retrieved 13 February 2017.
  3. 1 2 "A-Z of Paralympic classification". BBC Sport. 28 August 2008. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  4. ↑ McGarry, Andrew (3 September 2008). "Paralympics categories explained". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  5. ↑ "Guide to the Paralympic Games – Appendix 1" (PDF). London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2011. p. 42. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  6. ↑ "Rowing Australia: Adaptive Rowing Classification Application Form" (PDF). Australia: Rowing Australia. 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
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