Classification assesses athletes based on their functional abilities and allows athletes to compete against athletes with similar abilities. All athletes that do not have an IPC license and have never been nationally classified, have a National Provisional (NP), National Review (NR) or NR 2023 status must go through national classification at the Great Lakes Games.
National Classification Panel will be offered in Track, Field and Archery. Swim Classification is pending.
Sign up for Classification via Registration. You will be notified of your assigned time slot via email.
**To be eligible for classification, you must be registered to compete in at least one event in each sport you are seeking classification.**
Track and Field Classification:
Friday May 12, 2023
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn – Lake Forest/Mettawa
26225 Riverwoods Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Bring…
A copy of your medical forms Track and Field Medical Form & Swim Medical Form
Passport or photo ID
Please be sure to come dressed/equipped and ready to run, push, throw.
Archery Classification:
Thursday May 11, 2023
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Hilton Garden Inn – Lake Forest/Mettawa
26225 Riverwoods Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Bring…
A copy of your Para Archery National Classification Medical Intake form. This form must be submitted 30 prior to classification as stated on the Para Archery Classification page.
Passport or photo ID
A bow, if possible
Questions? Please contact Shannon Hellen, GLASA Office Manager, at [email protected] or (c) 224-477-8312.
Please arrive to your appointment at least 15 minutes early. If under the age of 18, come with a parent/guardian or coach.
Questions? Please contact Shannon Hellen, GLASA Office Manager, at [email protected] or (c) 224-477-8312.
National Classification Policies and Procedures for Track, Field and Swim
Athletes with Physical Impairments
All athletes that do not have a World Para Athletics license and have never been nationally classified or have a National Review (NR) status must go through national classification at the GLASA Great Lakes Games. National classification will be offered for track and field. Swim classification is pending. To review national classification status in the national classification database for track and field click HERE. To review national classification information for swimming, click HERE. All athletes that go through national classification must complete a national medical diagnostics form The national forms DO NOT need to be filled out by a doctor. Please submit your completed form to [email protected] by April 20, 2023. Please make sure to sign up for classification when you register for the Games.
Medical Diagnostics form can be found HERE.
Athletes with Visual Impairments
To obtain a National VI Classification, athletes must have the visual impairment medical diagnosis form completed by their ophthalmologist and return to the USOPC Classification Manager along with supporting documentation related to the diagnosed eye condition as outlined on the medical diagnosis form at least four weeks prior to a competition they intend to compete at.
VI medical form can be found HERE.
Athletes with Intellectual Impairments
Athletes with an intellectual impairment competing in swimming or track and field at the GLASA Great Lakes Games must contact Athletes Without Limits to apply for eligibility to obtain their national classification.
National Provisional Status
The National Provisional Status will allow an athlete the opportunity to compete in a class other than an open division and will take the responsibility off of the event directors and coaches to come up with a classification for the athlete for that specific competition. The national provisional classification status is meant to be temporary. The process includes an athlete submitting their national medical diagnostics form to and video clips of various required movements. This information will be evaluated by selected classifiers to give a classification status (when possible). The athlete will be listed on the national classification master list for that sport as NP. The athlete will not be able to set any national records with an NP status.
http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Sports/Classification
World Para Athletics Eligibility and World Para Athletics (formerly IPC) Licenses
For those athletes who wish to have their performances recognized by World Para Athletics: You must hold a current World Para Athletics (formerly IPC) license. Instructions on how to obtain or renew a World Para license can be found by visiting the U.S. Paralympics website HERE. All License numbers are included in the IPC Athletics Classification Master List.
As a World Para Athletics approved event, athletes ages 14 and older who hold a World Para Athletics License will compete in the World Para Open Division.
Standards
U.S. Paralympic Track and Field Standards (if you have or are applying for a World Para Athletics (formerly IPC) license): https://www.teamusa.org/usparatrackandfield/athlete-and-sport-information Then download the Athletes Sport & Program Plan.
For the Move United Junior National Standards: https://juniornationals.adaptivesportsusa.org/sport-information-rules-and-qualifying-standards/
Questions
U.S. athletes with questions about classification can reach out to [email protected].
International athletes must contact their National Paralympic Committee (NPC) to find the appropriate contact for submitting the Medical Diagnostic forms.