Level 2 Para Classification

Swim Ontario will be hosting a Level 2 Classification event for para swimmers who have received a Level 1 Classification and are ready to complete the Level 2 Classification process.

Location: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Scarborough, Ontario
Date: January 19, 2022
Fee: No Cost

Staff:

• Classification Coordinator: Darda Sales, Para Swimming Development Coordinator, Swim Ontario
• National Classification Lead, Swimming Canada: Janet Dunn
• Paraway Systems and Classification Manager, Swimming Canada: Mike Edey
• Classifiers: TBD

Eligibility for Level 2 Classification:

• Athletes must be at least 12 years of age (Y.O.B 2009 or older) or have the permission of the Swimming Canada’s National Classification Lead.
• Athletes must have received a Level 1 Classification.
• Athletes must be technically sound and able to perform all components of the Level 2 Technical Assessment
• Athletes should be attending sanctioned swimming competitions.
• For more information about the Sport Classification Process can be found here.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Swimmers must be fully registered with Swimming Canada/Swim Ontario
• Swimmers must meet Age of Eligibility listed above to be considered.
• All participants must meet the Swim Ontario COVID-19 Provincial Team and Event Activity Vaccination Policy and Procedure
• Individuals are required to provide either their Proof of Vaccination or a Letter of Accommodation to the facility.
• All participants must meet all facility entry and Covid safety requirements.

Process:

1. Complete a Request for Sport Class Evaluation
   DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUEST FOR SPORT CLASS EVALUATION FORM IS DECEMBER 22, 2021.
2. Complete the Medical Diagnosis Form (MDF) which will be sent to you by Swimming Canada after they process your Request for Sport Class Evaluation form.
3. Indicate to Swimming Canada staff that you would like to attend the Level 2 Classification Event on January 19, 2022 at TPASC.
4. This level 2 classification will be the only Level 2 classification opportunity before OSC and Easterns

Travel and Accommodation:

• ALL travel and accommodation including any cost associated with attending the classification event is the responsibility of the swimmer.