Classes
S11-S13 - Frestyle, Backstroke & Butterfly
SB11-SB13 - Breaststroke
SM11-SM13 - Medley
Eligibility Criteria
Athletes are eligible for athlete evaluation if affected by at least 1 of the following impairments and the following criteria are met:
- impairment of the eye structure
- impairment of the optical nerve/optic pathways
- impairment of the visual cortex of the central brain
Classification is based on best eye with best corrected vision.
S11 SB11 SM11
Generally athletes have a range from no light perception in either eye to light perception. Athletes generally have an inability to recognise the shape of a hand at any distance or in any direction. Visual acuity is poorer than LogMAR 2.60.
S12 SB12 SM12
Visual acuity below 2/60 and/or the visual field of less than a diameter of 10 degrees. LogMar 1.50 to 2.60 (inclusive)
S13 SB13 SM13
Visual acuity ranges from 2/60 – 6/60, and/or a visual field that is constricted to a radius of less than 20 degrees. LogMAR 1.40 to 1 (inclusive)
Classification is based on an assessment by a certified APC VI classifier. These are Ophthalmic professionals (i.e. Ophthalmologist, Orthoptist, Optometrist).
Vision Impairment Classification
Paralympics Australia manage the National Classification Program for Vision Impairment. If you have a vision impairment (VI) and would like to start the process of getting a VI classification, please complete our request for classification form HERE
If you have a Vision Impairment Classification in another Para Sport you may be able to transfer it to swimming. Contact Classification Services at classification@paralympic.org.au.
Classification System Partner
