London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide

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1 London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide December 2009

2 International Paralympic Committee Adenauerallee Bonn, Germany Tel Fax International Paralympic Committee Photos : Getty Images, Lieven Coudenys

3 CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. General IPC Regulations on Eligibility 3. Archery 4. Athletics 5. Boccia 6. Cycling 7. Equestrian 8. Football 5-a-Side 9. Football 7-a-Side 10. Goalball 11. Judo 12. Powerlifting 13. Rowing 14. Sailing 15. Shooting 16. Swimming 17. Table Tennis 18. Volleyball (Sitting) 19. Wheelchair Basketball 20. Wheelchair Fencing 21. Wheelchair Rugby 22. Wheelchair Tennis 23. IPC Universality Wild Cards 24. IPC Re-Distribution Policy of Unused Qualification Slots 25. London 2012 Paralympic Programme Overview 26. Glossary London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 1 Contents December 2009

4 INTRODUCTION LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES OVERVIEW The purpose of the London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide is to provide National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) with a comprehensive document that outlines the qualification systems to be met for athletes and teams seeking to compete in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The Guide presents the General IPC Regulations on Eligibility the Sport-Specific Qualification Criteria (alphabetically) an overview of the London 2012 Paralympic Programme and a Glossary of the terminology used througout the document STRUCTURE OF SPORT- SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION CRITERIA QUALIFICATION METHODS As in past editions of the Paralympic Games, the sport-specific qualification criteria contained in the Guide has been structured in a standardized format to enable readers to quickly locate or cross reference information between sports. The standardized structure of each sport-specific qualification criteria is as follows: Events Athletes Quota Allocation of Qualification Maximum Quota Allocation per NPC Athlete Eligibility Maximum Entry per NPC Qualification System Principles (Methodology) Qualifying Timeline Dates/Process of Confirmation of Qualification Slots Reallocation of Unused Qualification Slots Furthermore, the IPC has developed a categorical list of accepted qualification methods that reflect a threshold that will achieve the highest athlete performances within the context of the sport uphold the fundamental ethical principles of non-discrimination and London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 3 Introduction December 2009

5 QUALIFICATION METHODS (continued) ensure regional opportunities for qualification exist (whenever possible) and regional distribution of qualification slots are justifiable based on elite performances and/or prevalence in a given region. The overview of the various qualification methods used in the various sport-specific qualification criteria include the following: Placement at World Championships Placement in Regional/Zonal Championships/Games Placement in other IPSF Sanctioned Competitions or Qualifiers Rank on a World, Regional or Paralympic Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) Ranking List Quota Allocation Formula Host Country Qualification Bipartite Invitations* *This method, formally named the Sports- Specific Wild Card allocation method, now includes the IPSF and the IPC as the bipartite, two parties, that collectively determine the allocation of a pre-determined number of qualification slots allocated on a discretionary basis. QUESTIONS AND UPDATES Should your NPC have questions regarding sport-specific qualification issues, please contact the respective IPSF with a copy to the IPC (if different). As and if updates become available to any sections of the Guide, the IPC will notify NPCs via , on the IPC website and in editions of the IPC Bulletin. For the latest versions of this document please refer to the London 2012 Paralympic Games section on the IPC website at London_2012. For questions on any aspect of the London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide please send s to Qualify2012@paralympic.org or send by fax to to the attention of IPC Sports Department. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 3 Introduction December 2009

6 OFFICIAL LANGUAGE COPYRIGHT (2009) The official language of the IPC is English. In the case that an NPC translates this document for its own use the English version shall prevail in the case of a discrepancy. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted for commercial purposes by any process without prior written permission of the International Paralympic Committee. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 3 Introduction December 2009

7 GENERAL IPC REGULATIONS ON ELIGIBILITY LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES OVERVIEW The General IPC Regulations on Eligibility establish the general conditions as outlined in the IPC Handbook that must be adhered to as a pre-requisite to competing in the Paralympic Games. These regulations ensure that the fundamental rights and obligations of the IPC and its Membership are recognised and protected, whilst upholding the global ethical and moral principles adopted by the Paralympic Movement. The General IPC Regulations on Eligibility include the following areas: IPC Membership Compliance with IPC Athletes Nationality Code Minimum Age Requirement Understanding and Agreeing to the IPC Eligibility Code Compliance with Classification Rules NPC Selection Standards IPC MEMBERSHIP COMPLIANCE WITH IPC ATHLETES NATIONALITY CODE Only NPCs in good standing with the IPC may enter duly qualified and eligible athletes in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. NPCs are reminded that athletes in sports governed by International Organizations Sport for the Disabled (IOSDs) or International Federations (IFs), including the IPC, must ensure that their membership with the relevant organization(s) is in good standing during the qualification period and upon close of entry to the Paralympic Games. Any athlete in the Paralympic Games must be a national of the country/territory of the NPC entering him/her and in compliance with the provisions of the IPC Athletes Nationality Code. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 2 General IPC Regulations on Eligibility December 2009

8 MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEING TO THE IPC ELIGIBILITY CODE NPC SELECTION STANDARDS COMPLIANCE WITH CLASSIFICATION RULES No minimum age limit for athletes competing in the Paralympic Games is stipulated by the IPC on a general basis. However, NPCs should note that an age limit may be established by relevant IPSFs through sport-specific athlete eligibility criteria. While the Paralympic Games welcomes the world s youth with a disability, NPCs are asked to use discretion and send to the Paralympic Games only athletes adequately prepared for elite level international competition. To be eligible for participation in the Paralympic Games all athletes must sign, observe, comply and abide by the rules and regulations outlined on the IPC Eligibility Code form. The IPC Eligibility Code form is part of the NPC registration process. The IPC recognises and respects the right of NPCs to establish national selection standards for determining an athlete or team s selection to compete in the Paralympic Games. However, such standards must be in compliance with article of the Rights and Obligations of IPC Members Bylaw and respect the IPC terms of dates of confirmation and other administrative deadlines. Only qualified athletes that meet the sportspecific classification rules and have the sport classification status outlined on the sportspecific athlete eligibility criteria will be eligible for entry in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. It is the responsibility of each NPC to ensure that its athletes are appropriately classified in the respective sport prior to entry. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 2 General IPC Regulations on Eligibility December 2009

9 ARCHERY LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (9) MEN (5) WOMEN (4) Individual Compound W1 Individual Compound Open Individual Recurve W1/W2 Individual Recurve Standing Team Recurve Open Individual Compound Open Individual Recurve W1/W2 Individual Recurve Standing Team Recurve Open ATHLETE QUOTA Male 88 Female 52 Total 140 OF QUALIFICATION The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not to the individual athlete or team. In the case of a Bipartite Commission Invitation the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete not to the NPC. MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC An NPC can be allocated a maximum of three (3) qualification slots per sport class for a maximum quota allocation of twelve (12) qualification slots per gender per NPC. The maximum qualification slots to be allocated per sport class is as follows: twelve (12) qualification slots for the men s Individual Compound - W1 twenty-four (24) qualification slots for the men s Individual Recurve W1/W2 twenty-four (24) qualification slots for the men s Individual Recurve Standing twenty-eight (28) qualification slots for the men s Individual Compound Open London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 7 Archery December 2009

10 MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC (continued) twenty (20)* qualification slots for the women s Individual Recurve W1/W2 twenty (20)* qualification slots for the women s Individual Recurve Standing twelve (12) qualification slots for the women s Individual Compound Open * FITA reserves the right to re-allocate the number of slots after the World Championships between standing and W1/W2 based on the number of athletes in the 4 teams and the Host Nation that have qualified and their class to guarantee that the Regional Slots are available to the athletes that have qualified at the Regional Qualifiers. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: Have achieved one (1) of the following Minimum Qualification Standards (MQS) for their respective sport class between 1 January 2010 and 31 January 2012; and Be internationally classified with either a Review or Confirmed sport class status. Minimum Qualification Standards Event FITA Score 720 Round Score Men s Individual Compound W1 Men s Individual Compound Open Men s Individual Recurve W1/W2 Men s Individual Recurve Standing Women s Individual Compound Open Women s Individual Recurve W1/W2 Women s Individual Recurve Standing MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes per individual event. An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 7 Archery December 2009

11 eligible team comprising of three (3) eligible athletes per team event. (Athletes for the team event are selected from those who have competed in the individual events). QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL HOST COUNTRY In the case that the host country has qualified three (3) or less athletes in each gender, FITA will allocate qualification slot(s) to achieve the following: one (1) men s team comprised of three (3) eligible male athletes for individual recurve events and one (1) eligible male athlete for individual compound events. one (1) women s team comprised of three (3) eligible female athletes for individual recurve events and one (1) eligible female athlete for individual compound events. 4 male athletes 4 female athletes 2011 FITA PARA- ARCHERY OUTDOOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Any slots remaining will be allocated in accordance with FITA Para-Archery Qualification Tournament Allocation Team Qualification The top six (6) ranked teams in the men s team recurve competition qualify for three (3) individual qualification slots each. If the host nation is among the qualified spots the team allocation will not be be given to the 7 th team The top four (4) ranked teams in the women s team recurve competition qualify for three (3) individual qualification slots each. If the host nation is among the qualified spots the team allocation will not be be given to the 5 th team 18 male athletes 12 female athletes London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 7 Archery December 2009

12 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 FITA PARA- ARCHERY OUTDOOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (continued) 12 male athletes Individual Qualification The top three (3) ranked athletes in each of the following individual events, not qualified through the team qualification method, qualify for one (1) qualification slot each. Men s Individual Compound W1 Men s Individual Compound Open Men s Individual Recurve W1/W2 Men s Individual Recurve Standing Women s Individual Compound Open Women s Individual Recurve W1/W2 Women s Individual Recurve Standing 9 female athletes 2010/2011 FITA PARA-ARCHERY REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The top ranked male in each individual event from the following 2011 Para-Archery Regional Championships qualifies: Americas Asia Europe The top ranked female in each individual event from the following 2011 Para-Archery Regional Championships qualifies: Americas Asia Europe In the case that a 2010/2011 FITA Para- Archery Regional Championships is not conducted or an event is not held at the Championships, the qualification slots attributed to the respective competition or specific event will be reallocated through the FITA Archery Qualification Tournament Allocation Method. 12 male athletes 9 female athletes London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 7 Archery December 2009

13 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL FITA PARA- The top ranked male and female athletes, 38 male ARCHERY not otherwise qualified, up to the Athletes QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT established quota per sport class for the individual events qualify. 15 female athletes BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION In cases slots are still available after the final qualification tournament taking into consideration the team compositions, four (4) eligible male and three (3) eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and FITA for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, FITA must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. 4 male athletes 3 female athletes TOTAL Male Female QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 January 2010 Start of period for athletes to achieve Minimum Qualification Standards (MQS) performances 8-15 August 2010 European Para-Archery Championships, Vichy, 2010 France December Guangzhou 2010, Asian Para Games, Guangzhou, 2010 China November Guadalajara 2011 Parapan American Games, 2011 Guadalajara, Mexico TBD 10-17July 2011 TBD 2010/2011 Para-Archery Regional Championships Africa Europe Oceania 2011 FITA Para-Archery World Championships Torino, Italy 2011 FITA Para-Archery Qualification Tournament 31 January 2012 End of period for athletes to achieve MQS performances 6 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application process London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 7 Archery December 2009

14 12 March 2012 FITA notifies in writing to the NPCs the allocation of qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to FITA the use of allocated qualification slots Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation application to FITA 9 April 2012 FITA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots and the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations. 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to FITA Para-Archery in writing (fax and are accepted) the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and FITA Para-Archery may reallocate these slots. By 9 April 2012, FITA Para-Archery will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 9 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPC s will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and FITA. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Slots allocated to Host Country Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. Slots allocated at the 2011 FITA Para-Archery World Championships Any qualification slots earned in either the team or individual qualification methods at the 2011 FITA Para-Archery World Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked unqualified athlete(s) from this competition. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 6 of 7 Archery December 2009

15 Slots allocated from 2010/2011 FITA Para-Archery Regional Championships Any qualification slots earned in either the team or individual qualification methods at the 2010/2011 FITA Para-Archery Regional Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked unqualified athlete(s) from the respective competition. Slots allocated from 2011 FITA Para-Archery Qualification Tournament Any qualification slots earned in either the team or individual qualification methods at the 2010/2011 FITA Para-Archery Qualification Tournament and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked unqualified athlete(s) from this competition. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Archery Federation Phone: +41 (0) Maison du Sport International Fax: +41 (0) Avenue de Rhodanie Lausanne Switzerland London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 7 of 7 Archery December 2009

16 ATHLETICS LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (166) MEN (103) WOMEN (63) Detailed Core Medal Events List attached at the end of the document ATHLETE QUOTA Male 740 Female 360 Total 1100 OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC, not to the individual athlete. In the case of a Bipartite Commission Invitation the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete not to the NPC. MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC An NPC may be allocated a maximum of eighty (80) qualification slots in total (male and female). In the case that an NPC is unable to use any of the allocated qualification slots in a given gender, the unused slots can not be transferred to the other gender. They will be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method to the other NPCs on the corresponding gender. IPC Athletics may allocate one (1) qualification slot per NPC per qualified relay team solely for the use of relay specialist athletes. Exceptions may be granted through the Bipartite Invitation Commission allocation method. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for entry, an athlete must: Hold an active IPC Athletics Athletes License for the 2012 season; Have achieved a Minimum Qualification Standard (AQS/BQS) at an IPC Athletics Recognized Competition (IPC Competition, IPC Sanctioned Competition, IPC Athletics Approved Competition) for their respective event between 1 December 2010 and 24 June 2012; Have achieved this Minimum Qualification Standard (AQS/BQS) in accordance with the London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 10 Athletics January 2010

17 IPC Athlete Licensing Programme Policies valid for the seasons; and Be internationally classified with a Review or Confirmed sport class status before 25 June At the discretion of IPC Athletics and subject to having achieved an AQS or BQS a relay specialist athlete may be allowed to compete in individual events. MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC NPCs can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes per medal event (single class) only if all have met the AQS. NPCs can enter a maximum of one (1) eligible athlete per medal event (single class) who has met the BQS NPCs can enter a maximum of five (5) eligible athletes in medal events where two (2) or more sport classes are clustered (e.g., Shot Put F54/55/56). However, per each sport class, a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes can be entered if all have met the AQS or a maximum of one (1) eligible athlete who has met the BQS. NPCs can enter a maximum of one (1) team in each relay event comprising up to six (6) eligible athletes. NPCs may enter a maximum of six (6) eligible athletes in each marathon event. A maximum of three (3) athletes per NPC may enter each marathon event as their only event. NPCs may enter an eligible athlete in an unlimited number of events as long as the athlete has met the AQS or BQS in the event for which the athlete is to be entered. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 13 Athletics January 2010

18 QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 IPC ATHLETICS WORLD The first and second placed athletes in any of the individual medal events on the CHAMPIONSHIPS London 2012 Paralympic Games Programme qualify the NPC for one (1) qualification slot per placing. In the case that an athlete is placed first or second in an individual medal event included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games Programme more than once, they can only qualify one (1) qualification slot for the respective NPC. The remaining qualification slots will be redistributed through the AQS Direct Allocation method. In the case that there are less athletes meeting the above criteria than available qualification slots, IPC Athletics will redistribute the qualification slots through the AQS Direct Allocation Method. 200 male athletes 120 female athletes AQS DIRECT One (1) qualification slot may be allocated to each NPC for each eligible athlete who has achieved an AQS subject to the total number of qualification slots available under this method and the total number of the athletes with AQS in each gender. An NPC can only be allocated one qualification slot per athlete regardless of whether the athlete has achieved an AQS in multiple events. 515 male athletes 215 female athletes The total number of qualification slots a NPC previously received will be deducted from the total number of the athletes with AQS of the NPC before allocating the qualification slots in each phase. In the case that there is a negative figure after the deduction in phase 2, the result will be carried over to London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 13 Athletics January 2010

19 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL the BQS allocation. The AQS Direct Allocation will be conducted in two phases : Phase 1 Sixty percent (60%) of the available qualification slots under AQS Direct Allocation method will be allocated based on results captured from IPC Recognised Competitions between 1 December December 2011, in the respective individual medal events included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games programme. In the case that there are less athletes meeting the AQS during phase 1 than available qualification slots, IPC Athletics will distribute the remaining AQS Direct qualification slots through phase 2. Phase 2 The remaining percentage of available qualification slots under AQS Direct Allocation method will be allocated based on results captured from IPC Recognised Competitions between 1 January May 2012, in the respective individual medal events included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games programme. An AQS result will only be recognised for licensed athletes with an international sport class status Review (R) or Confirmed (C) during the qualification period at an IPC Recognised Competition for qualification slots allocation. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 13 Athletics January 2010

20 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL If more athletes have achieved the AQS than the total number of qualification slots available under each phase then the qualification slots will be allocated for each phase amongst NPCs as follows: Male: B A = NPC Allocation C A Total number of male athletes with an AQS per NPC B Total number of the available male qualification slots C Total number of male athletes with an AQS Female: E D = NPC Allocation F D Total number of female athletes with an AQS per NPC E Total number of the available female qualification slots F Total number of female athletes with an AQS IPC Athletics reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the factor in order to achieve the required allocation of qualification slots per gender. The allocation figure will, in most instances, be rounded up to the next whole number. However, at IPC Athletics discretion, allocation figures with 0.49 and below will be rounded down. In the case that there are less athletes meeting the AQS during phase 2 than available in the quota, IPC Athletics will distribute the qualification slots through the BQS Allocation method. BQS BQS Allocation Method will only be undertaken if there are remaining qualification slots from AQS Direct Allocation Method. remaining male slots from AQS Direct Allocation London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 13 Athletics January 2010

21 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL The eligible athletes who achieved a BQS performance will be used to determine the NPC s final allocation through this method. An NPC can only be allocated one qualification slot per athlete regardless of whether the athlete has achieved a BQS in multiple events. The BQS Allocation will be conducted as follows: The available qualification slots under BQS Allocation Method in each gender will be allocated based on results captured from IPC Recognised Competitions between 1 December May 2012, in the respective individual medal events included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games programme. A BQS result will only be recognised for licensed athletes with an international sport class status Review (R) or Confirmed (C) during the qualification period at an IPC Recognised competition for qualification slots allocation. If more athletes have achieved the BQS than the total number of qualification slots available then the qualification slots will be allocated amongst NPCs as follows: remaining female slots from AQS Direct Allocation athletes Male: H G = NPC Allocation I G Total number of male athletes with a BQS per NPC H Total number of the available male qualification slots I Total number of male athletes with a BQS London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 6 of 13 Athletics January 2010

22 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL Female: K J = NPC Allocation L J Total number of female athletes with a BQS per NPC K Total number of the available female qualification slots L Total number of female athletes with a BQS IPC Athletics reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the factor in order to achieve the required allocation of qualification slots per gender. The allocation figure will, in most instances, be rounded up to the next whole number. However, at IPC Athletics discretion, allocation figures with 0.49 and below will be rounded down. Any qualification slots under this method that are not allocated will be redistributed through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. RELAY EVENTS The top 8 ranked NPCs on the IPC Athletics MQS List (1 December May 2012) in the two (2) male and two (2) female relay events offered for the London 2012 Paralympic Games are eligible to enter one (1) relay team in the specified relay event. In such cases NPC s may be allocated up to one (1) qualification slots per relay team solely for eligible relay specialist athletes subject to the NPCs confirmation and agreement of qualification slot usage. Any athlete qualification slots under this method that are not used by an NPC will be redistributed to the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. up to 16 male athletes up to 16 female athletes London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 7 of 13 Athletics January 2010

23 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL Any relay team qualification slot under this method that is not used by an NPC will be redistributed to the next ranked NPC on the MQS list BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION TOTAL Nine (9) eligible male athletes and nine (9) eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and IPC Athletics for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, IPC Athletics must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. Male Female Total 9 male athletes + remaining males slots 9 female athletes + remaining female slots QUALIFICATION TIMELINE 1 November 2010 IPC Athletics publish Minimum Qualification Standards (AQS/BQS) for core events on the London 2012 Paralympic Games Medal Events programme. 1 December 2010 Start of the period for athletes to achieve AQS and BQS performances January 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships Christchurch, New Zealand 14 February 2011 IPC Athletics publish the remaining events and Minimum Qualification Standards (AQS/BQS) for the London 2012 Paralympic Games Medal Events programme. IPC Athletics notifies in writing the qualification slots per NPC through the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships allocation method. 28 February 2011 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Athletics the use of qualification slots through the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships allocation method. 31 December 2011 End of the period for athletes to achieve AQS and BQS performances for consideration by IPC Athletics London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 8 of 13 Athletics January 2010

24 in determining the 60% of qualification slots quotas allocated through the AQS direct allocation (Phase 1). 6 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application process.. 12 March 2012 IPC Athletics notifies the NPCs the allocation of slot through the AQS direct allocation (Phase 1). 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Athletics the use of allocated qualification slots through the AQS direct allocation (Phase 1). 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs. 20 May 2012 End of the period for athletes to achieve AQS and BQS performances for consideration by IPC Athletics in determining the remaining percentage of qualification slots allocated through the AQS direct allocation (Phase 2) and BQS allocation methods. 4 June 2012 IPC Athletics distributes to the NPCs the qualification slot allocation per gender for the remaining percentage of qualification slots allocated through the AQS direct allocation (Phase 2) and BQS allocation methods. Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation application to IPC Athletics. 18 June 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Athletics the use of allocated qualification slots through the AQS direct allocation (Phase 2) and BQS allocation methods. IPC Athletics confirms in writing the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations. 22 June 2012 IPC Athletics confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots. 24 June 2012 End of the period for athletes to achieve AQS and BQS performances. 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 9 of 13 Athletics January 2010

25 DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By the dates published herein, relevant NPCs must confirm in writing (fax and s are accepted) to IPC Athletics use of the qualification slots allocated through the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships, AQS Direct and BQS, methods. NPCs that have not replied by the respective dates may have lost their qualification slots, and IPC Athletics may reallocate these slots. By 22 June 2012, IPC Athletics will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 24 June 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by a NPC may be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Phone: Adenauerallee Fax: D Bonn ipcathletics@paralympic.org Germany London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 10 of 13 Athletics January 2010

26 LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS LIST IPC Athletics has selected 134 core medal events in an effort to stabilise the medal events programme in the lead-up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The remaining 32 events for the London 2012 Paralympic Medal Events Programme for Athletics will be selected and published by IPC Athletics from the tiered events offered at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championship by 14 February For more information on the event selection approach undertaken by IPC Athletics, please refer to the IPC Athletics website or contact London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 11 of 13 Athletics January 2010

27 LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS LIST CORE EVENTS TRACK / ROAD 100m T11 T12 T13 T35 T36 T37 T38 200m T11 T12 T13 T35 T36 T37 400m T11 T12 T13 T36 T38 800m T12 T13 T36 T m T11 T13 T m T54 MEN (49) WOMEN (30) (13) T42 T44 T46 T52 T53 T54 (11) T38 T44 T46 T52 T53 (9) T44 T46 T52 T53 (8) T46 T52 T53 T54 (6) T37 T46 T54 100m T11 T12 T13 T34 T36 T37 200m T11 T12 T36 T37 T38 400m T12 T13 800m T m T20 T54 (1) 5000m T54 (12) T38 T42 T44 T46 T52 T53 (9) T44 T46 T52 T53 (3) T53 (2) T54 (2) (1) Marathon T54 (1) Marathon T54 (1) London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 12 of 13 Athletics January 2010

28 LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS LIST CORE EVENTS FIELD Shot Put F12 F20 F34 F40 MEN (34) WOMEN (21) (7) F52/53 F54/55/56 F57/58 Shot Put F12 F20 F32/33/34 F35/36 F37 (8) F40 F54/55/56 F57/58 Discus Throw F11 F32/33/34 F35/36 F37/38 (8) F42 F51/52/53 F54/55/56 F57/58 Discus Throw F12 F35/36 F37 (6) F40 F51/52/53 F57/58 Javelin Throw F13 F42 F44 (6) F52/53 F54/55/56 F57/58 Javelin Throw F37/38 F46 (4) F54/55/56 F33/34/52 /53 Club Throw F31/32/51 (1) Long Jump F11 F13 F20 F36 (7) F37/38 F44 F46 Long Jump F20 (3) F42 F44/46 Triple Jump F11 F12 (3) F46 High Jump F42 (2) F46 DISCLAIMER: The final decision on inclusion of ID athletes is the responsibility of the International Federation that has jurisdiction over the sport on the Paralympic Games Programme. This decision, including the final decision on the identification of the medal events, classification rules and regulations, and the applicable qualification standards for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, is due no later than October 2010 (December 2010 for IPC Athletics). London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 13 of 13 Athletics January 2010

29 BOCCIA LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (7) MIXED (7) Individual BC1 Individual BC2 Individual BC3 Individual BC4 Team BC1/BC2 Pairs BC3 Pairs BC4 ATHLETE QUOTA Male Up to 80 Female Up to 24 Total Up to104 OF QUALIFICATION The team or pairs qualification slot is allocated to the NPC, not to the individual athlete or team. In the case of individual qualification the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete not to the NPC. MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC An NPC qualifying a team and/or pairs may be allocated no more than three (3) qualification slots (ie, a BC1/BC2 Team, a BC3 Pair and a BC4 Pair). NPCs qualfying a BC1/BC2 Team must officially declare in writing to CPISRA the team composition (ie, number of BC1 versus BC2 athletes) no later than 31 December The declaration will be used to establish the final tournament formats for the Mixed Individual BC1 and BC2 events. NPCs qualifying an individual athlete solely for the individual tournament may be allocated a maximum of two (2) individual qualification slots per sport class. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 7 Boccia December 2009

30 ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC To be eligible for selection by an NPC, an athlete must: Be on the CPISRA Boccia Individual World Ranking List closing 31 December 2011 Be classifiable in accordance with the CPISRA International Classification System; and Be internationally classified with either a Review or Confirmed sport class status. An NPC can enter one (1) BC1/BC2 Team consisting of four (4) athletes of which a minimum of one (1) must be in the BC1 sport class. An NPC can enter one (1) BC3 Pair consisting of three (3) athletes. An NPC can enter one (1) BC4 Pair consisting of two (2) athletes. NPCs entering athletes in the following events or groups of events must enter the following minimum quota of female athletes: Event Entry Minimum Female Athlete Entry Quota BC1/BC2 Team, 2 BC3 Pair and BC4 Pair BC1/BC2 Team and 2 BC3 Pair BC1/BC2 Team and 2 BC 4 Pair BC3 Pair and BC4 1 Pair BC1/BC2 Team 1 BC3 Pair 1 BC4 Pair No quota NPCs may be allocated by CPISRA a maximum of three (3) entry positions in a given individual event. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 7 Boccia December 2009

31 QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL CPISRA BOCCIA The CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs TEAM AND Paralympic Qualification Ranking Lists PAIRS PARALYMPIC QUALIFICATION closing 31 December 2011 will be used to allocate the Team and Pairs qualification slots as follows: RANKING LISTS BC1/BC2 Team The top eleven (11) ranked teams qualify 44 athletes BC3 Pairs The top seven (7) ranked BC3 pairs qualify. BC4 Pairs The top seven (7) ranked BC4 pairs qualify 21 athletes 14 athletes CPISRA Boccia will allocate one (1) entry position up to the maximum event entry quota in each individual event as outlined in the table below: Sport Class Quota BC1* 12 to 36 BC2* 12 to 36 BC3 24 BC4 16 Total 88 * for a total of 48 BC1 and BC2 athletes combined to the highest ranked athletes on the CPISRA Individual Event World Ranking List as of 31 December 2011; who have qualified for a team or pair tournaments. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 7 Boccia December 2009

32 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL CPISRA BOCCIA INDIVIDUAL WORLD RANKING LISTS Following the CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs Paralympic Qualification Ranking Lists Allocation, CPISRA may allocate qualification slots to the top ranked individual athletes on the CPISRA Boccia World Ranking Lists closing 31 December 2011 from NPCs not qualified for a team or pair tournaments, solely for the Up to 16 athletes purpose of competing in an individual event. The maximum quotas by individual event that CPISRA may allocate is as follows: Individual BC1 4 Individual BC2 4 Individual BC3 6 Individual BC4 2 In the case that all individual event quotas are filled through the CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs World Ranking Lists Allocation method, no further allocation will be made. HOST COUNTRY The Host Country will directly qualify one (1) BC1/BC2 Team, one (1) BC3 Pair and one (1) BC4 Pair subject to being ranked on the CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs Paralympic Qualification Ranking Lists closing 31 December athletes London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 7 Boccia December 2009

33 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL HOST COUNTRY In the case that the Host Country has qualified a Team or Pair through the CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs Paralympic Qualification Ranking List allocation method closing 30 November 2011, the qualification slot(s) will be reallocated to the next highest ranked NPC, not otherwise qualified, in the respective sport class. TOTAL 104 Athletes QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 January 2009 Start of the period for athletes to achieve performances for ranking on the CPISRA Team and Pairs World Ranking Lists May 2009 August 2009 October 2009 CPISRA Boccia European Championship Portugal - Individual, Teams and Pairs CPISRA Boccia Asian&South Pacific Championship, Hong Kong - Individual, Teams and Pairs CPISRA Boccia America's Cup, Canada - Individual, Teams and Pairs 30 May 10 June 2010 CPISRA Boccia World Championship, Portugal - Individual, Team and Pairs December 2010 Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games Guangzhou, China - Individual TBD 2011 TBD CPISRA Boccia World Cup Individual, Teams and Pairs 2011 CPISRA European Cup - Individual November Parapan American Games Guadalajara, Mexico - Individual 30 November 2011 End of the period for athletes to achieve performances for ranking on the CPISRA Team and Pairs World Ranking Lists London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 7 Boccia December 2009

34 31 December 2011 Allocation of qualification slots through Individual World Ranking allocation 12 March 2012 CPISRA notifies in writing to the NPCs the allocation of qualification slots 12 March 2012 CPISRA distributes BC1/BC2 Team Composition Declaration form to NPCs 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to CPISRA the use of allocated qualification slots 9 April 2012 NPCs submit completed BC1/BC2 Team Composition Declaration form to CPISRA 9 April 2012 CPISRA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots CPISRA confirms in writing to the NPCs the final competition formats (ie, tournament size) for the Mixed Individual BC1 and Mixed Individual BC2 events. 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sports entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and s are accepted) to CPISRA the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and CPISRA may reallocate these slots. 9 April 2012, CPISRA will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. 9 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all qualification slot allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and CPISRA. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 6 of 7 Boccia December 2009

35 RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs Paralympic Qualification Ranking Lists Allocation Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated to the next highest ranked unqualified NPC on the CPISRA Boccia Team and Pairs Paralympic Qualification Ranking List closing 30 November CPISRA Boccia Individual World Ranking Lists Allocation Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated to the next highest ranked unqualified athlete on the CPISRA Boccia Individual World Ranking List closing 31 December INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Phone: Recreation Association (CPISRA) Fax: P.O. Box contact@cpisra.org Worcester 6849 South Africa London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 7 of 7 Boccia December 2009

36 CYCLING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (50) MEN (27) WOMEN (19) MIXED (4) Detailed Medal Events Programme is attached at the end of the document ATHLETE QUOTA Male 155 Female 70 Total 225 London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 8 Cycling June 2010

37 OF QUALIFICATION The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC, not to the individual athlete. In the case of a Bipartite Commission Invitation the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete not to the NPC. MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC An NPC can be allocated no more than fourteen (14) male athletes and seven (7) female athletes qualification slots for a maximum quota allocation of twenty-one (21) qualification slots per NPC, Tandem being counted as one (1) athlete. Exceptions may be granted through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: Hold an International Cycling Union licence issued by their respective National Cycling Federation; Be at least eighteen (18) years old or reach this age by 31 December 2012; Must have competed in at least one international UCI Para-Cycling competition between 1 January 2010 and 15 June 2012; and Be internationally classified with either a Review or Confirmed sport class status. An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes per individual event. An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) team per team event. An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes in each road race event within an individual sport class. An NPC can enter a maximum of five (5) eligible athletes in each road race event with combined sport classes and may not enter more than three (3) athletes for each specific individual sport class. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 8 Cycling June 2010

38 QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL UCI NATIONS RANKING The top forty (40) NPCs with points on the UCI Men Nations Ranking Lists as of AS OF December 2010 shall be automatically granted one (1) male qualification slot. DECEMBER 2010 (See Title 16, chapter XIX of UCI Rules for structure of The top twenty-five (25) NPCs with points on the UCI Women Nations Ranking as of 31 December 2010 shall be automatically granted one (1) female qualification slot. ranking) UCI PARA- CYCLING GAMES ROAD AND TRACK "COMBINED" NATIONS RANKING AS OF 13 FEBRUARY 2012 (See Appendix 1 for the list of events included in this ranking) Any qualification slots remaining will be allocated through the UCI Para-Cycling Games Road and Track "Combined" Nations Ranking Allocation method. The factor used to calculate the number of qualification slots through the UCI Para- Cycling Combined Men Nations Ranking will be determined by adding the rankings points from all nations, and then dividing it by 105. Each Nations Ranking points will then be divided by this factor to calculate the number of qualification slots for each NPC, up to a maximum of thirteen (13). This process will be used to determine the number of male qualification slots for each NPC, up to a maximum of fourteen (14), including slots allocated through other methods. 40 male athletes 25 female athletes 105 male athletes The factor used to calculate the number of qualification slots through the UCI Para- Cycling Combined Women Nations Ranking will be determined by adding the rankings points from all nations, and then dividing it by 40. Each Nations Ranking points will then be divided by this factor to calculate the number of qualification slots for each NPC, up to a maximum of six (6). This process will be used to determine the number of female qualification slots for each NPC, up to a maximum of seven (7), including slots allocated through other methods. 40 female athletes London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 8 Cycling June 2010

39 UCI Para-Cycling reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the factor in order to achieve the required allocation of hundred and five (105) male and forty (40) female qualification slots. The allocation figure will, in most instances, be rounded up to the next whole number. However, at UCI Para-Cycling s discretion, allocation figures with 0.4 or below will be rounded down. Furthermore, UCI Para-Cycling will apply a ring fenced system to some, or all, of each NPC s qualification slots in order to protect the viability of each event. The NPC will be required to confirm entry of a qualified athlete in the specified individual class in order to retain the respective qualification slot. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 8 Cycling June 2010

40 BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION TOTAL Ten (10) eligible male athletes and five (5) eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and UCI for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, UCI must receive a maximum of two (2) request for men and two (2) request for women in an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. The athlete needs to be internationally classified with a Review or Confirmed sport class status. Bipartite allocation will be mainly but not solely based on the following: - ensure viability of all divisions - ensure that potential medallists take part to the Games - ensure a minimum number of countries per region participating at the Games: Asia (6), Oceania (2), America (9), Africa (4) and Europe (20). Male Female Total 10 male athletes 5 female athletes QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 January 2010 Start of the qualifying period for the 2012 Paralympic Games. 31 December 2010 End of the first qualification period for athletes to achieve performances to be recorded on the UCI Nations Ranking. 6 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application process 13 February 2012 End of the period for athletes to attain performances to be recorded on the UCI Para-Cycling Games Road and Track Individual World Ranking for use in calculating the UCI Para-Cycling Road and Track "Combined" Nations Ranking Lists as of 13 February 2012 London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 8 Cycling June 2010

41 12 March 2012 UCI notifies in writing to the NPCs the number of allocated qualification slots and ring fenced positions from the UCI Para-cycling Games Road and Track Combined Rankings 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to UCI the use of qualification slots and ring fenced positions Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation application to UCI 9 April 2012 UCI confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots and the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations. 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and s are accepted) to UCI the number of allocated qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and the UCI may reallocate these slots. By 9 April 2012, UCI will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 9 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and UCI. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Cycling Union (UCI) Phone: Chantale Philie Fax: UCI Para-Cycling Coordinator chantale.philie@uci.ch Ch. De la Melée Aigle, Switzerland London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 6 of 8 Cycling June 2010

42 LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES CYCLING (TRACK & ROAD) MEDAL EVENTS LIST EVENTS (18) MEN (10) WOMEN (7) MIXED (1) TRACK C Kilo * C m * C 1 to 5 Team sprint C 1 Pursuit C Pursuit C 2 Pursuit C m * C 3 Pursuit C 4 Pursuit C 4-5 Kilo * C 5 Pursuit C 4 Pursuit B Kilo C 5 Pursuit B Pursuit B Kilo B Pursuit B Sprint EVENTS (32) MEN (17) WOMEN (12) MIXED (3) ROAD H 1 Road Race H Road race H 1-4 Team relay H 1 Time trial H 1-2 Time trial * T 1-2 Road race H 2 Road Race H3 Time Trial T 1-2 Time trial * H 2 Time trial H 4 Road race H 3 Road race H 4 Time trial H 3 Time trial C Road race H 4 Road race C Time trial * H 4 Time trial C 4-5 Road race C Road race C 4 Time trial C 1Time trial C 5 Time trial C 2 Time trial B Road race C 3 Time trial B Time trial C 4-5 Road race C 4 Time trial C 5 Time trial B Road race B Time trial * Factored event London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 7 of 8 Cycling June 2010

43 APPENDIX 1 - UCI PARA-CYCLING GAMES ROAD AND TRACK COMBINED RANKING In the UCI Para-Cycling Games Road and Track Combined Ranking will be cumulated events from 2010, 2011 and 2012 as listed below. From those events, the best athlete in each division and gender, will give points to his nations for road and track separately, which will than be combined into one Games Road & Track Combined Nations Ranking, per gender 2010 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships 2010 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships (may be held in the winter 2011) 2010 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup 2011 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships 2011 UCI Para-cycling Road World Cups (two best results coming from two different regions) 2012 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships Three best results in Para-Cycling Road P1 events coming from one region 2011 up to 2012 Para-cycling Track World Championships Two best results in Para-cycling Track P1 events coming from one region. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 8 of 8 Cycling June 2010

44 EQUESTRIAN LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (11) MIXED (11) Championships Test Freestyle Test Individual Grade Ia Individual Grade Ia Individual Grade Ib Individual Grade Ib Individual Grade II Individual Grade II Individual Grade III Individual Grade III Individual Grade IV Individual Grade IV Team Open ATHLETE QUOTA Total 78 OF QUALIFICATION The qualification is allocated to the NPC not to the individual athlete or team. In the case of the FEI Para Equestrian Individual Ranking Allocation method (Grade Ia and Grade Ib distribution), the qualification is allocated to the NPC, not to the individual athlete but is to be used specifically for an athlete in the Grade Ia or Grade Ib. In the case of a Bipartite Commission invitation, the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete, not the NPC. MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC An NPC can be allocated a maximum quota allocation of five (5) qualification slots. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: Have achieved at least a 60% score at a FEI Para Equestrian 3* or above event in an individual or team competition between 1 January 2010 and 30 January 2012; Be internationally classified with either a Review or Confirmed sport grade status. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 6 Equestrian December 2009

45 MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes per sport grade. An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) qualified team in the team competition. A team is comprised of a minimum of three (3) or a maximum of four (4) eligible athletes. The NPCs who have qualified five (5) qualification slots, will have four (4) athletes in the team and one (1) individual athlete, of which at least one (1) athlete in the team should be an eligible athlete in either Grade Ia, Grade Ib or Grade 2. An NPC can have a maximum of five (5) slots. QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 FEI PARA- EQUESTRIAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PARA EQUESTRIAN TEAM RANKING The top three (3) ranked teams will receive five (5) qualification slots each. The top ranked team on the Para Equestrian Team ranking list*, not otherwise qualified, will receive five (5) qualification slots. 15 athletes 5 athletes The second (2 nd ) through the seventh (7 th ) ranked teams, not otherwise qualified, on the Para Equestrian Team ranking list* will receive four (4) qualification slots each. 24 athletes * the Para Equestrian Team ranking list is a team ranking based on each team s best percentage score at one (1) of the FEI Para Equestrian Qualifying Competitions. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 6 Equestrian December 2009

46 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL PARA EQUESTRIAN TEAM RANKING Regional Distribution of Teams One NPC from each of the following regions will receive four (4) qualification slots, based on the Para Equestrian team ranking list: Africa Americas Asia Oceania Should a region not have an eligible team, this (these) slot(s) will be added to the Para Equestrian Individual Ranking Allocation. 16 athletes PARA EQUESTRIAN INDIVIDUAL RANKING ONLY NPCs that have not received qualification slots through either the 2010 FEI Para Equestrian World Championships or Para Equestrian Team Ranking Allocation methods are eligible to receive qualification slots through the Para Equestrian Individual Ranking Allocation Method*. *the Para Equestrian Individual Ranking List is an individual ranking based on each athlete s best percentage score at any one of the FEI Para Equestrian Qualifying Competitions. Regional Distribution Two (2) qualification slots will be allocated to the NPC(s) with the two (2) highest ranked athletes from each of the following regions, irrespective of sports grade. Africa Americas Asia Europe Oceania 10 athletes London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 6 Equestrian December 2009

47 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL BIPARTITE Three (3) eligible athletes will be maximum 3 COMMISSION considered by the IPC and the FEI athletes INVITATION for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the FEI must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. HOST COUNTRY COMPLETION OF QUOTA TOTAL The host country will directly qualify four (4) qualification slots. In the case that the host country has qualified a team through the 2010 FEI Para Equestrian World Championships, FEI will allocate the qualification slots according to the Para Equestrian Ranking Team not otherwise qualified. In the case of cancellation of team or individual entries by an NPC or not using of the qualification slots allocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation, the athletes quota will be achieved by allocating the qualification slots to the athletes in their order of classification on the Individual Para Equestrian Ranking as of 1 May 2012 not otherwise qualified. 4 athletes minimum 1 athlete 78 athletes QUALIFYING TIMELINE TBD FEI to provide Qualifying Competitions List. 06 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application process 12 March 2012 FEI notifies the NPCs in writing the number of allocated qualification slots London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 6 Equestrian December 2009

48 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to FEI in writing the use of allocated qualification slots 26 March 2012 Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation application to FEI 09 April 2012 FEI confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots and the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations. 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and are accepted) to the FEI the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and the FEI may reallocate these slots.. By 09 April 2012, FEI will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPC s will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and FEI. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Slots allocated at the TBD FEI Para Equestrian World Championships Any qualification slots earned at the 2010 FEI Para Equestrian World Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC with the next highest ranked unqualified team from this competition. Slots allocated from FEI Para Equestrian Team Ranking Any qualification slots earned from the FEI Para Equestrian Team Ranking Allocation Method that are not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC with the next highest ranked unqualified team. Slots allocated from FEI Para Equestrian Individual Ranking Any qualification slots earned from the FEI Para Equestrian Individual Ranking Allocation Method that are not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 6 Equestrian December 2009

49 to the NPC with the next highest ranked unqualified athlete in the respective sport grade. Slots allocated to Host Country Any qualification slots allocated to the host country that are not used will be reallocated through the Para Equestrian Team Ranking Allocation. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Phone: Avenue Rumine 37 Fax: Lausanne, Switzerland London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 6 of 6 Equestrian December 2009

50 FOOTBALL 5-A-SIDE LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (1) MEN (1) 8 Team Tournament B1 ATHLETE QUOTA Male 64 Total 64 OF QUALIFICATION MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC, not to the team. An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) men s team qualification slot. To be eligible for selection by an NPC, an athlete must: Be internationally classified with either a Review or Confirmed sport class status. An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) men s team comprised of eight (8) athletes and two (2) goalkeepers NOTE: Goalkeepers are not included in the athletes quota. QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IBSA FOOTBALL 5-A- SIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The top ranked NPC qualifies 1 team London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 4 Football-5-a-Side January 2010

51 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010/2011 IBSA FOOTBALL 5-A- SIDE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Asian Region The top ranked NPC at the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games qualifies. If the top ranked NPC has already qualified through 6 Teams the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships Allocation, the 2 nd ranked NPC at the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games qualifies. In the case that only one team from Asia has qualified through the method described above; the top ranked NPC at the 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-side Asian Championships qualifies. If the top ranked NPC has already qualified through the Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games, the 2 nd ranked NPC at the 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-side Asian Championships qualifies. European Region The top and 2 nd ranked NPCs at the 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-side European Championships qualify. If the host country is one of these two top ranked NPCs, the 3 rd ranked NPC qualifies. If one of the two top ranked NPCs has already qualified through the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships, the next ranked NPC at the 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-side European Championships qualifies. Americas Region The top and 2 nd ranked NPCs at the Guadalajara 2011 Parapan American Games qualify. If one of the two top ranked NPCs has already qualified through the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships Allocation, only the top ranked NPC which has not qualified previously shall qualify. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 4 Football-5-a-Side January 2010

52 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL African Region If no African NPC has qualified through the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships, the top ranked NPC at the 2011 IBSA African Championships qualifies2010 IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships. HOST COUNTRY The host country directly qualifies one (1) men s team subject to participation in either the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-Side World Championships or the 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-Side Regional Qualifier.I If the host country qualifies through the 2010 IBSA World Championships Allocation, the 2 nd ranked NPC at the 2010 IBSA World Championships qualifies. 1 team TOTAL Male 8 teams QUALIFYING TIMELINE August IBSA Football 5-a-side World Championships, Hereford, Great Britain December Guangzhou 2010, Asian Para Games, Guangzhou, 2010 China November Guadalajara 2011 Parapan American Games, 2011 Guadalajara, Mexico TBD 2011 TBD IBSA Football 5-a-side European Championships, TBD 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-side African Championships, TBD 12 March 2012 IBSA notifies in writing to the NPCs the allocation of team qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IBSA the use of allocated team qualification slots 09 April 2012 IBSA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused team qualification slots London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 4 Football-5-a-Side January 2010

53 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to IBSA in writing (fax and s are accepted) the number of team qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their team qualification slots, and IBSA may reallocate these slots. By 09 April 2012, IBSA will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use its team qualification slot allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and IBSA. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Slots allocated at the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-Side World Championships Any team qualification slots earned at the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-Side World Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked team from this competition, not otherwise qualified. Slots allocated to Host Country Any team qualification slots allocated to the host country and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the highest ranked team from the 2010 IBSA Football 5-a-Side World Championships, not otherwise qualified. Slots allocated at the 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-Side Regional Championships Any team qualification slots earned at a 2011 IBSA Football 5-a-Side Regional Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked team from this competition, not otherwise qualified. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Blind Sports Phone: Federation (IBSA) Fax: Mr. Mesut Dedeoglu ibsa.general.secretariat@gmail.com Secretary General Ulus Ishan a Blok, Kat No 112, Ulus/Ankara, Turkey London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 4 Football-5-a-Side January 2010

54 FOOTBALL 7-A-SIDE LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (1) MEN (1) 8 Team Tournament ATHLETE QUOTA Male 96 Total 96 OF QUALIFICATION MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not to the team. An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) men s team qualification slot. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: Be fifteen (15) years of age on 1 January 2012; Must have competed in at least one international CPISRA Football 7-a-Side competition between 1 January 2010 and 25 June 2012; and Be internationally classified with either a Review or Confirmed sport class status. MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC can enter a maximum of twelve (12) eligible male athletes for the men s tournament. QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 CPISRA The top ranked NPC from each of the 3 teams FOOTBALL 7-A- following 2010 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side SIDE REGIONAL Regional Qualifiers, qualify: QUALIFIER Asia Americas European Subject to being ranked in the top ten (10) ranked NPCs at the 2011 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side World Championships. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 3 Football-7-a-Side September 2010

55 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 CPISRA FOOTBALL 7-A- SIDE REGIONAL QUALIFIER If a region does not have a qualification tournament completed prior to 31 December 2010, then the next highest ranked NPC not otherwise qualified from the 2011 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side World Championships (continued) qualifies. If the top ranked NPC from a region does not rank in the top ten (10) at the 2011 CPISRA Football 7-a-Side World Championships, then the next highest ranked NPC not otherwise qualified from the 2011 CPISRA Football 7-a- Side World Championships qualifies CPISRA FOOTBALL 7-A- SIDE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS HOST COUNTRY TOTAL The top four (4) ranked NPCs that have not otherwise qualified, qualifies. The host country directly qualifies one (1) men s team. 4 teams 1 team 8 teams QUALIFYING TIMELINE August CPISRA Football 7-a-Side European Championships (European Regional Qualifier) in Glasgow, United Kingdom December 2010 Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para-Games (Asia Regional Qualifier) in Guangzhou, China Oct CPISRA Football 7-a-Side Americas Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina 17 June - 1 July CPISRA Football 7-a-Side World Championships in the Netherlands 12 March 2012 CPISRA notifies in writing to the NPCs the allocation of team qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to CPISRA in writing the use of allocated team qualification slots London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 3 Football-7-a-Side September 2010

56 9 April 2012 CPISRA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused team qualification slots 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to CPISRA in writing (fax and e- mails are accepted) the number of team qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their team qualification slots, and CPISRA may reallocate these slots. By 9 April 2012, CPISRA will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 9 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use its team qualification slot allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and CPISRA. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any team qualification slots allocated and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the highest ranked team, at the 2011 CPISRA Football 7-a- Side World Championships, not otherwise qualified. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Phone: Recreation Association (CPISRA) Fax: P.O. Box contact@cpisra.org Worcester 6849 South Africa London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 3 Football-7-a-Side September 2010

57 GOALBALL LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (2) MEN (1) WOMEN (1) 12 Team Tournament 10 Team Tournament ATHLETE QUOTA Male 72 Female 60 Total 132 OF QUALIFICATION MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC, not to the team. An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) men s team qualification slot and one (1) women s team qualification slot. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: Have competed in at least one international IBSA Goalball competition between 1 January 2010 and 31 January 2012; and Be internationally classified with a Confirmed sport class status. MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) men s team comprised of six (6) eligible male athletes and one (1) women s team comprised of six (6) eligible female athletes. QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IBSA GOALBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The top three (3) ranked NPCs of the men s tournament qualify. 3 men s teams London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 5 Goalball December 2009

58 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IBSA GOALBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS (continued) The top three (3) ranked NPCs of the women s tournament qualify. In the case that the Host Country qualifies at the 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championships, the respective slot(s) will be redistributed according to the 2011 IBSA Goalball Paralympic Qualifying Tournament Allocation Method. 3 women s teams 2011 IBSA GOALBALL REGIONAL QUALIFIER The top ranked NPC of the men s tournament from each of the following 2011 IBSA Goalball Regional Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: Africa one (1) team Americas one (1) team Asia one (1) team Europe one (1) team The top ranked NPC of the women s tournament from each of the following 2011 IBSA Goalball Regional Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: Africa one (1) team Americas one (1) team Asia one (1) team Europe one (1) team In the case that a Region does not host a Championships, any available team qualification slots are redistributed to the next highest ranked team not otherwise qualified at the 2011 IBSA Goalball Paralympic Games Qualification Tournament. 4 men s teams 4 women s teams London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 5 Goalball December 2009

59 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 IBSA GOALBALL PARALYMPIC QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENT The top four (4) ranked NPCs of the men s tournament qualify. The top two (2) ranked NPCs of the women s tournament qualify. A maximum of four (4) men s teams and four (4) women s teams from each region will be appointed by IBSA to represent each region at the tournament. 4 men s teams 2 women s teams HOST COUNTRY The host country directly qualifies one (1) men s team and one (1) women s team, if not otherwise qualified through the 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championships Allocation Method. 1 men s team 1 women s team TOTAL Male Female 12 teams 10 teams QUALIFYING TIMELINE June IBSA Goalball World Championships Sheffield, Great Britain December Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games 2010 Guangzhou, China TBD 2011 TBD IBSA Goalball Europe Regional Qualifier 2011 IBSA Goalball Africa Regional Qualifier November 2011 Parapan American Games - IBSA Goalball 2011 (Americas Regional Qualifier) 12 March 2012 IBSA confirms in writing to the NPCs the allocation of team qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IBSA the use of allocated team qualification slots 09 April 2012 IBSA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused team qualification slots London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 5 Goalball December 2009

60 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and s are accepted) to IBSA the number of team qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their team qualification slots, and IBSA may reallocate these slots. By 09 April 2012, IBSA will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all team qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and IBSA. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Slots allocated at the 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championships Any team qualification slots earned at the 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked team from the World Championships, not otherwise qualified. Slots allocated at the 2011 IBSA Goalball Regional Championships Any team qualification slots earned at a 2011 IBSA Goalball Regional Qualifier and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked team from the Regional Championships, not otherwise qualified. Slots allocated at the 2011 IBSA Goalball Paralympic Qualification Tournament Any team qualification slots earned at a 2011 IBSA Goalball Paralympic Qualification Tournament and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the NPC of the next highest ranked team from the qualifier, not otherwise qualified. Slots allocated to Host Country Any team qualification slots allocated to the host country and not used by the host country will be reallocated to the highest ranked team from the 2010 IBSA Goalball World Championships, not otherwise qualified. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 5 Goalball December 2009

61 INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Blind Sports Phone: Federation (IBSA) Fax: Mr. Mesut Dedeoglu Secretary General Ulus Ishan a Blok 1, Kat No 112 Ulus/Ankara, Turkey London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 5 Goalball December 2009

62 JUDO LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (13) MEN (7) WOMEN (6) Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Over kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Over kg ATHLETE QUOTA Male 84 Female 48 Total 132 OF QUALIFICATION MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not to the individual athlete. An NPC can be allocated a maximum of six (6) qualification slots for the men s events and five (5) for the women s events for a total of eleven (11) qualification slots. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: Have competed in at least one international IBSA Judo competition between 1 January 2010 and 31 January 2012; and Be internationally classified with either a Review or Confirmed sport class status. MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) eligible athlete per individual event. NPC may only enter athletes in weight categories in which they have achieved a qualification slot. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 4 Judo December 2009

63 QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL IBSA JUDO WORLD RANKING The top (10) ranked male athletes on the IBSA Judo Male World Ranking List in each weight category closing 31 December 2011, will earn a qualification slot for their NPC in the corresponding weight category 70 males athletes HOST COUNTRY BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION TOTAL The top (6 ) ranked female athletes on the IBSA Judo female World Ranking list in each weight category closing 31 December 2011, will attain a qualification slot for their NPC in the corresponding weight category The host country directly qualifies one (1) athlete in each weight category for both genders, if not otherwise qualified through the 2011 IBSA Judo World Championships Allocation Method. Seven (7) eligible male athletes and six (6) eligible female athletes from African Region will be considered by the IPC and IBSA for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, IBSA must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. Male Female 36 females athletes 7 male athletes 6 female athletes 7 male athletes 6 female athletes London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 4 Judo December 2009

64 QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 January 2010 Start of the period for performances to be recorded on the 2010 IBSA Judo World Ranking Lists. 31 December 2011 End of the period for performances to be recorded on the 2011 IBSA Judo World Ranking List for possible use in the reallocation of unused qualification slots 6 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application process 12 March 2012 IBSA notifies in writing to the NPCs the allocation of individual qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IBSA the use of allocated individual qualification slots 26 March 2012 Deadline to submit Bipartite Invitation application to IBSA 9 April 2012 IBSA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused individual qualification slots and the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations. 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to IBSA in writing (fax and s are accepted) the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their team qualification slots, and IBSA may reallocate these slots. By 12 March 2012, IBSA will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 12 March 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and IBSA. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 4 Judo December 2009

65 RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots allocated to an NPC that are not used will be reallocated to the highest ranked and not otherwise qualified athlete in the corresponding weight category on the IBSA Judo World Ranking List closing 31 December INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Blind Sports Phone: Federation (IBSA) Fax: Mr. Mesut Dedeoglu Secretary General Ulus Ishan a Blok 1, Kat No 112 Ulus/Ankara, Turkey London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 4 Judo December 2009

66 POWERLIFTING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (20) MEN (10) WOMEN (10) Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Over kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Over kg ATHLETE QUOTA Male 120 Female 80 Total 200 OF QUALIFICATION The qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete not to the NPC. By 29 February 2012, all NPCs with athletes ranked in more than one event must declare in writing to IPC Powerlifting the event the athlete wishes to be considered for a qualification slot. In the case, that an NPC does not make this declaration, IPC Powerlifting will only consider the event the athlete is ranked highest. MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC An NPC can be allocated a maximum of one (1) qualification slot per event. An NPC can be allocated a maximum of eight (8) eligible male athletes and eight (8) eligible female qualified athletes. Exceptions may be granted through the Bipartite Invitation Commission allocation method. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 5 Powerlifting December 2009

67 ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection, athletes must: Hold an active IPC Powerlifting Athletes License for the 2012 season; Have achieved the following Minimum Qualifying Standard (MQS) at an IPC Recognized Competition (IPC Competition, IPC Sanctioned Competition, IPC Powerlifting Approved Competition) for their respective event between 1 January 2010 and 27 February 2012: Minimum Qualification Standards Men s Event MQS Up to kg kgs Up to kg kgs Up to kg kgs Up to kg kgs Up to kg kgs Up to kg kgs Up to kg kgs Up to kg kgs Up to kg kgs Over kg kgs Women s Event Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Up to kg Over kg MQS 57.5 kg 60 kg 62.5 kg 65 kg 67.5 kg 70 kg 72.5 kg 77.5 kg 82.5 kg 87.5 kg Have achieved this MQS in accordance with the IPC Athletes Licensing Programme policy valid for the seasons and; Be internationally classified with a Confirmed sport class status. MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) eligible athlete per event. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 5 Powerlifting December 2009

68 QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL MQS LIST Taking into full account the maximum entry per NPC the top ten (10) ranked male athletes and the top six (6) ranked female athletes in each weight category listed on the IPC Powerlifting Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) List from 1 January 2010 and closing 27 February 2012 qualify. 100 male athletes 60 female athletes BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION TOTAL Two (2) eligible male athletes per event will be considered by the IPC and IPC Powerlifting for a Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slot. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the IPC must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. Two (2) eligible female athletes per event will be considered by the IPC and IPC Powerlifting for a Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slot. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the IPC must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. Male Female 20 male athletes 20 female athletes QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 January 2010 Start of period for athletes to attain performances to be recorded on the IPC Powerlifting Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) List 6 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation NPC application process London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 5 Powerlifting December 2009

69 27 February 2012 End of period for athletes to attain performances to be recorded on the IPC Powerlifting Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) List 29 February 2012 NPCs with athletes ranked in more than one event must declare in writing to IPC Powerlifting the event the athlete wishes to be considered for a qualification slot 12 March 2012 IPC Powerlifting notifies in writing to the NPCs the list of qualified athletes Deadline to submit Bipartite Invitation application to IPC Powerlifting 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Powerlifting the use of qualification slots 9 April 2012 IPC Powerlifting confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots and the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to the IPC Powerlifting in writing (fax and are accepted) the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and the IPC Powerlifting may reallocate these slots. By 9 April 2012, IPC Powerlifting will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 9 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPC s will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 5 Powerlifting December 2009

70 INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Phone: [+49] Adenauerallee Fax: [+49] D Bonn, Germany London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 5 Powerlifting December 2009

71 ROWING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (4) MEN (1) WOMEN (1) MIXED (2) Single Sculls Single Sculls Double Sculls - ASM1x - ASW1x - TAMix2x Coxed Fours - LTAMix4+ ATHLETE QUOTA Male 48 Female 48 Total 96** ** Does not include Coxswains. Coxswains may be either male or female and there will be one coxswain per qualified coxed four. OF QUALIFICATION MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not the individual athlete or team. An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) qualification slot (boat) per event for a maximum quota allocation of five (5) qualification slots (boats) per NPC. The maximum qualification slots (boats) to be allocated per event is twelve (12). In the case that qualification slots (boats) are not confirmed for usage by 30 April 2012, FISA may redistribute any unused qualification slots to other events before the final qualification event. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, all athletes must: Have a FISA international classification; Have competed in at least one official FISA competition between 1 January 2010 and 30 April 2012; and Be internationally classified with either a Review or Confirmed sport class status. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 5 Rowing February 2010

72 MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC that qualifies can enter a maximum of one (1) boat per event and may select a maximum of: one (1) athlete for the Single Sculls ASM1X event; one (1) athlete for the Single Sculls ASW1X event; two (2) athletes (one male and one female athlete) for the Double Sculls TAMix2x event; and four (4) athletes (two athletes must be male and two athletes must be female) for the Coxed Fours LTAMix4+ event. QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 WORLD ROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS The top eight (8) ranked boats in each of the following events qualify: AS Men s Single Sculls - ASM1x AS Women s Single Sculls - ASW1x TA Mixed Double Sculls - TAMix2x LTAMixed Coxed Fours - LTAMix4+ 32 male athletes 32 female athletes METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2012 FINAL The top two (2) ranked boats in each of 8 male PARALYMPIC the following events from different athletes QUALIFICATION countries qualify: REGATTA AS Men s Single Sculls - ASM1x AS Women s Single Sculls - ASW1x 8 female athletes TA Mixed Double Sculls - TAMix2x LTA Mixed Coxed Fours - LTAMix4+ London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 5 Rowing February 2010

73 HOST COUNTRY In the case that the Host Country has not qualified in any event, FISA will allocate qualification slot(s) (boats) in the event(s) that the Host Country is ranked the highest while ensuring representation of both male and female athletes. FISA will minimally allocate one (1) qualification slot to the Host Country based on its discretion. Any qualification slots remaining will be allocated by the Bipartite Commission allocation process (described below). In the case that the host country has qualified in an event through the Top Ranking Distribution procedure, then any remaining places will be allocated by the Bipartite Commission allocation process (described below). 2 male athletes 2 female athletes METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL BIPARTITE COMMISSION At a minimum, six (6) eligible male athletes and six (6) eligible female athletes will be 6 male athletes INVITATION considered by the IPC and FISA for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, FISA must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. As well, any unused Host Country allocations (described above) will be included in this process. 6 female athletes TOTAL QUALIFYING TIMELINE August World Rowing Championships Male Female September 2011 FISA to confirm in writing to the NPC the number of allocated qualification slots from the World Championships. 20 April 2012 Deadline for NPCs to submit to the London 2012 Organizing Committee the accreditation application forms for all potential or selected athletes London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 5 Rowing February 2010

74 30 April 2012 Deadline for NPCs to confirm in writing to FISA the use of the qualification slots allocated in May Final Paralympic Qualification Regatta 7 May 2012 Bipartite Commission Invitation application process starts 7 May 2012 FISA confirms in writing to the NPCs the number of allocated qualification slots from the final qualification event 21 May 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to FISA the use of qualification slots allocated from the final qualification event. 21 May 2012 Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation Applications to FISA 25 May 2012 FISA confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots 25 May 2012 FISA confirms in writing to the NPCs the Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 21 May 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and s are accepted) to FISA the number of qualification slots they will use from those they have obtained. NPCs that have not replied by this date will lose their qualification slots, and FISA may reallocate these slots to other NPCs. By 25 May 2012, FISA will confirm in writing (fax and s are accepted) the redistribution of any unused slots to other events and their reallocation to NPCs. By 25 May 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 5 Rowing February 2010

75 RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated to the next highest ranked and not otherwise qualified NPC at the respective competition (i.e., 2011 World Rowing Championships or 2012 Final Paralympic Qualification Regatta) or redistributed to a different event (if applicable). Should it not be possible to reallocate the unused qualification slots in the above methods, they will be reallocated at the discretion of the FISA Executive Committee in consultation with the IPC. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Rowing Federation (FISA) Phone: Maison du Sport International Fax: Av. de Rhodanie, 54 info@fisa.org 1007 Lausanne Switzerland London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 5 Rowing February 2010

76 SAILING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (3) MIXED (3) Single-Person Keelboat (2.4mR ) Two-Person Keelboat (SKUD18 ) Three-Person Keelboat (Sonar) ATHLETE QUOTA Male between 12 and 68 Female between 12 and 68 Total 80 OF QUALIFICATION The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not to the individual athlete or team. Qualification slots will only be granted to an NPC if the athlete(s) attaining the qualifying performance is eligible to compete for the respective NPC at the London 2012 Paralympic Games. MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) qualification slot (boat) per event for a maximum quota allocation of three (3) qualification slots (boat) per NPC. The maximum qualification slots (boat) to be allocated per event is as follows: fourteen (14) for the Single-Person Keelboat 2.4mR twelve (12) for the Two-Person Keelboat SKUD18; and fourteen (14) for the Three-Person Keelboat Sonar In the case that qualification slots are not confirmed for usage by 4 April 2012 the IFDS may redistribute any unused qualification slots among the two other events. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 5 Sailing December 2009

77 ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC To be eligible for selection by an NPC, all athletes must: Have competed in an official International Association for Disabled Sailing (IFDS) sanctioned competition between 1 January 2009 and 31 July 2012; and Be internationally classified with either a Review or Confirmed sport class status. No athlete may change his/her nationality to sail for another country after 29 August An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) boat per event and can enter a maximum of one (1) athlete for the Single-Person Keelboat event; two (2) athletes (of which one (1) minimum must be a female athlete) for the Two- Person Keelboat event; and three (3) athletes for the Three-Person Keelboat event. QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IFDS DISABLED Single-Person Keelboat 7 athletes SAILING WORLD The seven (7) top ranked NPCs (7 boats) CHAMPIONSHIPS qualify (one boat per NPC) Two-Person Keelboat The six (6) top ranked NPCs qualify (one boat per NPC) 12 athletes (6 boats) Three-Person Keelboat The seven (7) top ranked NPCs qualify (one boat per NPC) 21 athletes (7 boats) In the case that a 2010 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships is not held or the required number of races are not completed (in accordance with IFDS rules) then the qualification slots attributed to the competition will be redistributed to the 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships Allocation method and allocated through the results of the corresponding event. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 5 Sailing December 2009

78 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 IFDS DISABLED SAILING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Single-Person Keelboat The six (6) top ranked NPCs, not otherwise qualified, qualify (one boat per NPC) 6 athletes (6 boats) Two-Person Keelboat The five (5) top ranked NPCs qualify (one boat per NPC) Three-Person Keelboat The six (6) top ranked NPCs qualify (one boat per NPC) 10 athletes (5 boats) 18 athletes (6 boats) In the case that a 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships is not held or the required number of races are not completed (in accordance with IFDS rules) then the qualification slots attributed to the competition will be retroactively redistributed to the 2010 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships Allocation method and allocated through the results of the corresponding event. In the case that both the 2010 and 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships are not held or the required number of races are not completed (in accordance with IFDS rules) then the qualification slots attributed to these competitions will be allocated based on a discretionary policy approved by the IFDS. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 5 Sailing December 2009

79 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL HOST COUNTRY Single-Person Keelboat The host country directly qualifies (one boat) 1 athlete (1 boat) TOTAL Two-Person Keelboat The host country directly qualifies (one boat) Three-Person Keelboat The host country directly qualifies (one boat) 2 athletes (1 boat) 3 athletes (1 boat) 80 athletes QUALIFYING TIMELINE July IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships (Single-Person Keelboat Two Person Keelboat and Three Person Keelboat) Medemblik NED July IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships (TBC) (Single-Person Keelboat, Two-Person Keelboat and Three-Person Keelboat) Weymouth, GBR 31 January 2012 All athletes must have competed in an official IFDS competition by this date in order to be eligible 12 March 2012 IFDS notifies in writing to NPCs the allocation of qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IFDS the use of allocated qualification slots 09 April 2012 IFDS confirms in writing the redistribution of any unused qualification slots to other events and their reallocation 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and s are accepted) to IFDS the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 5 Sailing December 2009

80 have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and IFDS may reallocate these slots. By 09 April 2012, IFDS will confirm the redistribution of any unused qualification slots to other events and their reallocation. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and IFDS. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS At the discretion of the IFDS, qualification slots not used by an NPC may be redistributed to other events and reallocated according to the methods below: 2010, and 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships Allocations Slots allocated through the 2010 and 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships allocation methods will be reallocated, following a redistribution to a different event (if applicable), to the next highest ranked and not otherwise qualified NPC in the respective competition. Host Country Allocation Slots allocated through the host country allocation method will be reallocated, following redistribution to a different event (if applicable), to the next highest ranked and not otherwise qualified NPC in the 2011 IFDS Disabled Sailing World Championships. Should it not be possible to reallocate the unused qualification slots in either of the above methods, they will be reallocated, at the discretion of IFDS upon approval by the IPC. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Association for Disabled Phone: Sailing (IFDS) Fax: Ariadne House, Town Quay ifds@isaf.co.uk Southampton, Hampshire SO142AQ United Kingdom London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 5 Sailing December 2009

81 SHOOTING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (12) MEN (3) WOMEN (3) MIXED (6) Rifle R1 10m Air Rifle Standing - SH1 Rifle R2 10m Air Rifle Standing - SH1 Rifle R3 10m Air Rifle Prone - SH1 R7 50m Free Rifle 3 x 40 - SH1 Pistol P1 10m Air Pistol - SH1 R8 50m Sport Rifle 3 x 20 - SH1 Pistol P2 10m Air Pistol - SH1 R4 10m Air Rifle Standing - SH2 R5 10m Air Rifle Prone - SH2 R6 50m Free Rifle Prone SH1 Pistol P3 25m Sport Pistol - SH1 P4 50m Free Pistol - SH1 ATHLETE QUOTA Male 100 Female 40 Total 140 OF QUALIFICATION The qualification is allocated to the NPC not to the individual athlete. In the case of a Bipartite Commission Invitations the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete, not to the NPC. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 8 Shooting Sep. 2010

82 MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC An NPC can be allocated a maximum of five (5) qualification slots through the Direct Qualification Method. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: Hold an active IPC Shooting Athletes License for the 2012 season; Have achieved the following Minimum Qualification Standards (MQS) at an IPC Recognized Competition (IPC Competition, IPC Sanctioned Competition,) for their respective sport class between 1 January 2010 and 1 June 2012: Minimum Qualification Standards (MQS) Event Score Rifle R1-10m Air Rifle Standing (SH1) 563 R2-10m Air Rifle Standing (SH1) 367 R3-10m Air Rifle Prone (SH1) 594 R4-10m Air Rifle Standing 590 (SH2) R5-10m Air Rifle Prone (SH2) 594 R6-50m Free Rifle Prone (SH1) 565 R7-50m Free Rifle 3 x (SH1) R8-50m Sport Rifle 3 x (SH1) PISTOL P1-10m Air Pistol (SH1) 545 P2-10m Air Pistol (SH1) 347 P3-25m Sport Pistol (SH1) 540 P4 50m Free Pistol (SH1) 505 Must be internationally classified with a Review or Confirmed sport class status. MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) qualified athletes per event. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 8 Shooting Sep. 2010

83 QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IPC The top two (2) ranked athletes in SHOOTING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS each medal event qualify the NPC for one (1) qualification slot. DIRECT In the case that an athlete is ranked first or second in more than one medal event (in the current competition or in multiple competitions), they can only qualify for one (1) qualification slot for their respective NPC. In such case(s) the next higher ranked athlete in that medal event will qualify a qualification slot for their NPC. 24 male and female athletes IPC SHOOTING WORLD CUPS DIRECT The order of priority of medal events for the direct slot allocation is: R1, R2, P3, R3, R7, R8, P4, R4, P2, R6, P1 and R5. Twelve (12) qualification slots will be allocated in each one of the following World Cups (Paralympic Qualifiers): 2011 World Cup AUS: 12 Slots 2011 World Cup - USA:12 Slots 2011 World Cup Europe (tbd): 12 Slots The top ranked athlete in each medal event can only qualify for one (1) qualification slot for their respective NPC. In the case that an athlete is ranked first in more than one medal event (in the current competition or in multiple competitions), they can only qualify for one (1) qualification slot for their respective NPC. 36 male and female athletes London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 8 Shooting Sep. 2010

84 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL IPC SHOOTING WORLD CUPS DIRECT (continued) In such case(s) the next higher ranked athlete in that medal event will qualify a qualification slot for their NPC. The order of priority of medal events for the direct slot allocation is: R1, R2, P3, R3, R7, R8, P4, R4, P2, R6, P1 and R5. IPC SHOOTING MQS QUALIFICATION LIST An IPC Shooting Paralympic Games Qualification List (hereafter referred to as the List ) will be established with the number of slots that can be allocated by NPC and have been achieved at the 2010 IPC World Championships, 2011 World Cup competitions between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2011.The List will close on 31 December athletes The factor use to calculate the number of MQS qualification slots per NPC using the MQS list as of 31 December 2011 and applying the following formula: 76 = R TA TA =Total eligible athletes meeting the MQS R = NPC athlete quota ratio The total number of MQS Qualification Slots to be allocated to each NPC will be determined applying the following formula: TE x R =TS TE: Total eligible MQS athlete per NPC TA: Total MQS qualification slot allocation per NPC METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL IPC SHOOTING A total of seventy six (76) slots are WORLD allocated in World Championships and CHAMPIONSHIPS World Cups competitions. AND WORLD CUPS (MQS) An athlete must obtain a minimum of 2 London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 8 Shooting Sep. 2010

85 MQS results in order to be included in the final qualification list. Once an athlete has obtained qualification (=2 MQS) for an event, only 1 MQS is necessary for an additional event. NPC Allocation Formula: Following the compilation of the List closing 31 December 2011, IPC Shooting will calculate the NPC qualification slot allocations through the following formulas: Determination of overall NPC athlete quota ratio: 76 QUALIFICATION SLOTS FROM MQS = R TOTAL ELIGIBLE ATHLETES QUALIFIED BY MQS R = NPC athlete quota ratio Determination of the number of eligible athlete qualifications per NPC: TE x R =TS TS = Final qualification slot allocation quota TE = Total Eligible Athletes qualified by MQS results per NPC Overall number of slots per NPC: The overall number of slots per NPC is the sum of the direct slots and the final qualification slots through MQS results (TS) METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL The quota for NPCs having both male and female eligible athletes will be allocated through the gender representation ratio: London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 8 Shooting Sep. 2010

86 TE(M) x GP(M) = GR(M) TE(F) x GP(F) = GR(F) TE (M) = Total eligible male athletes for the NPC TE (F) = Total eligible female athletes for the NPC GP(M) = Gender percentage; % for male ratio GP(F) = Gender percentage; % for female ratio GR(M) = Gender representation male ratio GR(F) = Gender representation female ratio Determination of qualification slot allocation quota (per NPC): GR(M) + GR(F) + RS= TS(M/F) RS = remaining slots TS(M/F) = Total qualification slot allocation quota for NPC with male and female athletes The gender based slots through direct qualification are included in the calculation. Should the gender allocation not assign all slots to a given gender, the remaining slot(s) shall be distributed at the discretion of the respective NPC. The quota for NPCs having only eligible male or only eligible female athletes will be allocated 100% for athletes in the respective gender. The above mentioned method does not apply for NPCs with a total of up to five (5) eligible athletes as the gender representation ratio cannot be implemented. Those NPCs will be allocated gender-free slots according to their total number of slots that can be allocated based on the NPC allocation formula. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 6 of 8 Shooting Sep. 2010

87 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION Four (4) Bipartite Commission Invitation Allocation slots will be made available for eligible NPCs. To be considered for a 4 Athletes Bipartite Commission Invitation, IPC Shooting must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. TOTAL MEN 100 WOMEN 40 QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 January 2010 Start of period for athletes to attain performances for ranking on the Paralympic Games Shooting Qualification List Start of the period for athletes to achieve MQS performances 31 December 2011 End of period for athletes to achieve performances for ranking on the Paralympic Games Shooting Qualification List (number of slots by NPC). 15 January 2012 IPC Shooting publishes the Paralympic Games Shooting Qualification List and distributes it to the NPCs 6 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation NPC application process 12 March 2012 IPC Shooting confirms in writing to the NPCs the allocation of qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to IPC Shooting in writing the use of allocated qualification slots 9 April 2012 IPC Shooting confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots IPC Shooting confirms in writing to NPCs the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 7 of 8 Shooting Sep. 2010

88 1 June 2012 End of the period for athletes to achieve MQS performances 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to the IPC Shooting in writing (fax and are accepted) the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and the IPC Shooting may reallocate these slots. By 9 April 2012, IPC Shooting will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 9 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPC s will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Phone: [+49] Adenauerallee Fax: [+49] D Bonn, Germany ipcshooting@paralympic.org London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 8 of 8 Shooting Sep. 2010

89 SWIMMING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (148) MEN (81) WOMEN (67) Detailed Medal Events List attached at the end of the document. ATHLETE QUOTA Male 340 Female 260 Total 600 OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC, not to the individual athlete. In the case of a Bipartite Commission Invitation the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete not to the NPC. MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC An NPC may be allocated a maximum of thirty-five (35) male athletes and twenty-five (25) female athletes qualification slots for a maximum quota allocation of sixty (60) qualification slots per NPC. In the case that an NPC is unable to use any of the allocated qualification slots in a given gender, the unused slots cannot be transferred to the other gender, but will be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method to the corresponding gender. Exceptions may be granted through the Bipartite Invitation Commission allocation method. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 10 Swimming Sep. 2010

90 ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: Hold an active IPC Swimming Athlete License for the 2012 season; Have achieved a Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) at IPC Recognised 50m Competition (IPC Competition, IPC Sanctioned Competition, IPC Approved Competitions) for the respective event between 15 August 2010 to 24 June 2012; Have achieved a Minimum Qualification Standard (MQS) in accordance with the Athlete Licensing Programme Policies valid for the seasons; and Be internationally classified with a Review or Confirmed sport class status before 25 June MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC NPCs can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes per medal event only if all have met the MQS. NPCs can enter a maximum of one (1) team in each relay event as long as the MQS for relay is met. NPCs may enter an athlete in an unlimited number of events as long as the athlete has met the MQS in all those events for which the athlete is to be entered. QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IPC SWIMMING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The top two (2) ranked athletes at 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships in one (1) or more individual event(s) of the London 2012 Paralympic Programme will obtain one (1) qualification slot for their respective NPC. 150 male athletes 100 female athletes London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 10 Swimming Seo. 2010

91 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL In the case that an athlete is placed first or second in an individual medal event included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games Programme more than once, they can only obtain one (1) qualification slot for their respective NPC. In the case that there are less athletes meeting the above criteria than available in the quota, IPC Swimming will redistribute the qualification slots through the MQS Allocation Method. MQS For those NPCs whose athletes achieved an MQS performance, the MQS allocation method will be used to determine the NPC s qualification slots, taking into consideration the number of slots already allocated to the NPC through the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships allocation method. 180 male athletes 150 female athletes The MQS Allocation method will be conducted in two phases: Phase 1 Sixty percent (60%) of the available male, female qualification slots under MQS Allocation will be allocated based on results captured from IPC Recognised Competitions between 15 August December 2011, in the respective individual medal events included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games programme. In the case that there are less athletes meeting the MQS during the phase 1 than available in the quota, IPC Swimming will distribute the remaining MQS Allocation qualification slots through phase 2. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 10 Swimming Seo. 2010

92 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL MQS (continued) Phase 2 The remaining available qualification slots under MQS Allocation will be allocated based on results captured from IPC Recognised Competitions between 1 January May 2012, in the respective individual medal events included on the London 2012 Paralympic Games programme, taking into consideration the number of slots already allocated to the NPC through the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships and MQS Phase 1 allocation method. An NPC can only be allocated one qualification slot per athlete regardless of whether the athlete has achieved an MQS in multiple events. If more athletes have achieved the MQS than the total number of qualification slots available under each phase then the qualification slots will be allocated for each phase amongst NPCs as follows: Male: B A = C NPC Allocation A Total number of male athletes with a MQS per NPC B Total number of the available male qualification slots C Total number of male athletes with a MQS Female: E D = F NPC Allocation London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 10 Swimming Seo. 2010

93 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL MQS (continued) D Total number of female athletes with a MQS per NPC E Total number of the available female qualification slots F Total number of female athletes with a MQS Any qualification slots not allocated under this method will be distributed through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION TOTAL Twenty (20) eligible male athletes and twenty (20) eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and IPC Swimming for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation process that will start from 6 February 2012, IPC Swimming must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC no later than 4 June Male Female Total 10 male athletes + remaining male slots 10 female athletes + remaining female slots QUALIFICATION TIMELINE 15 August 2010 Start of the period for athletes to achieve MQS performances August 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships, Eindhoven, The Netherlands 15 September September 2010 IPC Swimming publish the remaining events and MQS for the London 2012 Paralympic Games Medal Events programme IPC Swimming notifies in writing the qualification slots per NPC through the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships allocation method London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 10 Swimming Seo. 2010

94 29 October 2010 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Swimming the use of qualification slots through the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships allocation method 31 December 2011 End of the period for athletes to achieve MQS performances for consideration by IPC Swimming in determining the qualification slots allocated through the MQS allocation method phase 1 6 February 2012 Start of the Bipartite Commission Invitation application process 12 March 2012 IPC Swimming notifies to the NPCs the allocation of slots through the MQS allocation method phase 1 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Swimming the use of allocated qualification slots through the MQS allocation method phase 1 20 April May 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs End of the period for athletes to achieve MQS performances for consideration by IPC Swimming in determining the qualification slots allocated through the MQS allocation method phase 2 4 June 2012 IPC Swimming notifies to the NPCs the allocation of slots through the MQS allocation method phase 2 Deadline to submit Bipartite applications to IPC Swimming Commission Invitation 18 June 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IPC Swimming the use of allocated qualification slots through the MQS allocation method phase 2 IPC Swimming confirms in writing the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations 22 June 2012 IPC Swimming confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 6 of 10 Swimming Seo. 2010

95 24 June 2012 End of the period for athletes to achieve MQS performances. 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By the dates published herein, relevant NPCs must confirm in writing (fax and s are accepted) to IPC Swimming use of the qualification slots allocated through the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships and MQS allocation methods. NPCs that have not replied by the respective dates will have lost their qualification slots, and IPC Swimming may reallocate these slots. By 22 June 2012, IPC Swimming will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 24 June 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by a NPC may be reallocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation allocation method. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Phone: Adenauerallee Fax: D Bonn ipcswimming@paralympic.org Germany London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 7 of 10 Swimming Seo. 2010

96 LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS LIST IPC Swimming has selected 118 core medal events in an effort to stabilise the medal events programme in the lead-up to the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The remaining 30 events for the London 2012 Paralympic Medal Events Programme for Swimming were selected by IPC Swimming following the 2010 IPC Swimming World Championships. For more information on the event selection approach undertaken by IPC Swimming, please refer to the IPC Swimming website or contact London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 8 of 10 Swimming Seo. 2010

97 APPENDIX 1 LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS LIST EVENTS (148) MEN (81) WOMEN (67) 50m Freestyle 50m Freestyle S2 S4 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 S3 S5 S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 100m Freestyle S2 S9 S4 S10 S5 S11 S6 S12 S7 S13 S8 200m Freestyle S2 S5 S4 S14 400m Freestyle S6 S10 S7 S11 S8 S12 S9 S13 50m Backstroke S1 S4 S2 S5 S3 100m Backstroke S6 S7 S8 S9 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 100m Freestyle S3 S10 S5 S11 S6 S12 S7 S13 S8 S9 200m Freestyle S5 S14 400m Freestyle S6 S10 S7 S11 S8 S12 S9 50m Backstroke S2 S4 100m Backstroke S6 S11 S7 S12 S8 S14 S9 S10 London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 9 of 10 Swimming Seo. 2010

98 50m Breaststroke SB2 SB3 100m Breaststroke SB4 SB9 SB5 SB11 SB6 SB12 SB7 SB13 SB8 SB14 50m Breaststroke 100m Breaststroke SB4 SB9 SB5 SB11 SB6 SB12 SB7 SB13 SB8 SB14 50m Butterfly S5 S6 S7 100m Butterfly S8 S11 S9 S12 S10 S13 150m Individual Medley SM3 SM4 200m Individual Medley SM6 SM7 SM8 SM9 SM10 SM11 SM12 SM13 Relays* 4x100m Freestyle (34 points) 4x100m Medley (34 points) 50m Butterfly S5 S6 S7 100m Butterfly S8 S10 S9 S12 200m Individual Medley SM5 SM10 SM6 SM11 SM7 SM12 SM8 SM13 SM9 Relays* 4x100m Freestyle (34 points) 4x100m Medley (34 points) DISCLAIMER: The final decision on inclusion of ID athletes is the responsibility of the International Federation that has jurisdiction over the sport on the Paralympic Games Programme. This decision, including the final decision on the identification of the medal events, classification rules and regulations, and the applicable qualification standards for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, is due no later than October London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 10 of 10 Swimming Seo. 2010

99 TABLE TENNIS LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (29) MEN (16) WOMEN (13) Individual - Class 1 Individual - Class 2 Individual - Class 3 Individual - Class 4 Individual - Class 5 Individual - Class 6 Individual - Class 7 Individual - Class 8 Individual - Class 9 Individual - Class 10 Individual - Class 11 Individual - Class 1-2 Individual - Class 3 Individual - Class 4 Individual - Class 5 Individual - Class 6 Individual - Class 7 Individual - Class 8 Individual - Class 9 Individual - Class 10 Individual - Class 11 Team - Class 1-2 Team - Class 3 Team - Class 4-5 Team - Class 6-8 Team - Class 9-10 Team - Class 1-3 Team - Class 4-5 Team - Class 6-10 ATHLETE QUOTA Male 174 Female 102 Total 276 OF QUALIFICATION MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC The qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete, not to the NPC. An NPC may be allocated a maximum of three (3) qualification slots per individual event. An NPC may be allocated a slot to compete in a maximum of five (5) qualification slots per men s team events with one (1) team per event and/or a maximum of three (3) qualification slots per women s team events with one (1) team per event. Each men s team event will comprise a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of sixteen (16) teams of at least two (2) qualified male athletes selected at the discretion of ITTF. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 8 Table Tennis January 2010

100 MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC (continued) Each women s team event will comprise a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of sixteen (16) teams of at least two (2) qualified female athletes selected at the discretion of ITTF. ITTF will confirm in writing to the NPCs the final competition formats for team events (i.e., tournament sizes) no later than 23 April ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: Be ranked on the ITTF Para Table Tennis World Ranking List closing 31 December 2011; Meet the requirements of the Tournament Credit System; Must have competed in at least one international ITTF PTT competition between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2011; and Be internationally classified with a Confirmed sport class status An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) eligible athletes per individual event. An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) eligible team per team event, comprising a minimum of two (2) and a maximum of four (4) eligible athletes entered in individual events. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 8 Table Tennis January 2010

101 QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 ITTF PTT REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The top ranked male in each individual event from the following 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships qualifies: Africa Americas Asia/Oceania Europe 44 male athletes The top ranked female in each individual event from the following 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships qualifies: Africa Americas Asia/Oceania Europe 40 female athletes Individual events at the 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships may include different sport class combinations from those at the Paralympic Games. In such cases, the top ranked player in the respective individual event will be allocated the 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships qualification slot for his/her respective sport class. For those athletes competing in the same individual event under a different sport class, the qualification slot will be reallocated through the ITTF PTT Male and Female World Ranking Lists Allocation Method. In the case that the 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships are not conducted or an event is not held at the 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships, the qualification slots attributed to the respective competition or specific event will be reallocated through the ITTF PTT Male and Female World Ranking Lists Allocation Method. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 8 Table Tennis January 2010

102 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL ITTF PTT MALE The top ranked male athletes, not 111 male AND FEMALE WORLD RANKING LISTS otherwise qualified, up to the established quota for the individual event, on the ITTF PTT Male World Ranking Lists closing 31 December 2011, qualify: athletes Individual Event Quota Class 1 7 Class 2 12 Class 3 18 Class 4 14 Class 5 7 Class 6 10 Class 7 12 Class 8 10 Class 9 10 Class Class 11 1 The top ranked female athletes, not otherwise qualified, up to the established quota for the individual event, on the ITTF PTT Female World Ranking Lists closing 31 December 2011, qualify: 51 female athletes Individual Event Quota Class Class 3 14 Class 4 7 Class 5 7 Class 6 3 Class 7 3 Class 8 3 Class 9 3 Class 10 3 Class 11 1 London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 8 Table Tennis January 2010

103 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION Eligible male athletes will be considered by the IPC and ITTF for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots, up to the established quota for the individual event: Individual Event Quota Class 1 1 Class 2 2 Class 3 2 Class 4 2 Class 5 1 Class 6 2 Class 7 2 Class 8 2 Class 9 2 Class 10 2 Class male athletes Eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and ITTF for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots, up to the established quota for the individual event: 11 female athletes Individual Event Quota Class Class 3 2 Class 4 1 Class 5 1 Class 6 1 Class 7 1 Class 8 1 Class 9 1 Class 10 1 Class 11 1 London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 8 Table Tennis January 2010

104 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION (continued) To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the ITTF must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. TOTAL Male Female QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 October 2010 Start of the period for athletes to attain performances to be recorded on the ITTF PTT Male and Female World Ranking Lists During 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships Africa Americas Asia/Oceania Europe 31 December 2011 End of the period for athletes to attain performances to be recorded on the ITTF PTT Male and Female World Ranking Lists 15 January 2012 ITTF sends to NPCs the players selected from the ITTF PTT Regional Championships and from the ITTF PTT Men s and Women s World Ranking List application and proposed team compositions Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application process 15 February 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to the ITTF the acceptance/rejection of the Regional and World Ranking List selections and team composition proposals. Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation applications to ITTF 12 March 2012 ITTF confirms in writing to the NPCs the allocation of all qualification slots and team compositions. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 6 of 8 Table Tennis January 2010

105 ITTF confirms in writing the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots ITTF confirms in writing to the NPCs the final competition formats for team events (i.e, tournament sizes) 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to ITTF in writing the use of allocated qualification slots 9 April 2012 ITTF confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 23 April 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to ITTF the acceptance of reallocated qualification slots and the final competition format for team events. 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and s are accepted) to ITTF the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and the ITTF may reallocate these slots. By 9 April 2012, ITTF will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 23 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPC s will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated as follows: London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 7 of 8 Table Tennis January 2010

106 Slots allocated at the 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships Any qualification slots earned through the individual qualification method at a 2011 ITTF PTT Regional Championships and not used by the respective NPC will be reallocated to the next highest ranked athlete(s) from the respective competition. Slots allocated through the ITTF PTT Male and Female World Ranking Lists Allocation Method Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated by the ITTF to the next highest ranked athlete on the ITTF PTT Male and Female World Ranking Lists closing 31 December INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Table Tennis Federation Phone: Chemin de la Roche, 11 Fax: Renens/Lausanne jserra@ittf.com Switzerland DISCLAIMER: The final decision on inclusion of ID athletes is the responsibility of the International Federation that has jurisdiction over the sport on the Paralympic Games Programme. This decision, including the final decision on the identification of the medal events, classification rules and regulations, and the applicable qualification standards for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, is due no later than October 2010 (December 2010 for IPC Athletics). London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 8 of 8 Table Tennis January 2010

107 VOLLEYBALL (SITTING) LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (2) MEN (1) WOMEN (1) 10 Team Tournament 8 Team Tournament ATHLETE QUOTA Male 110 Female 88 Total 198 OF QUALIFICATION MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not the individual athlete or team. An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) men s team qualification slot and/or one (1) women s team qualification slot. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: Have competed in at least one international WOVD Volleyball competition between 1 January 2010 and 31 January 2012; and Be internationally classified with either a Review or Confirmed sport class status. MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) men s team comprised of eleven (11) eligible male athletes and/or one (1) women s team comprised of eleven (11) eligible female athletes. QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 WOVD VOLLEYBALL (SITTING) WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The top three (3) ranked NPCs of the men s tournament qualify. The top three (3) ranked NPCs of the women s tournament qualify. 3 men s teams 3 women s teams London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 4 Volleyball (Sitting) April 2010

108 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010/2011 WOVD VOLLEYBALL (SITTING) ZONAL The top ranked NPC of the men s tournament from each of the following 2010/2011 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) 5 men s teams CHAMPIONSHIPS Zonal Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: Pan-American Zone one (1) team Asia-Oceania Zone one (1) team European Zone one (1) team The top ranked NPC of the men s tournament from each of the following 2010/2011 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) Sub-Zonal Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: Northern African Sub-Zone one (1) team Sub-Saharan Sub-Zone one (1) team The top ranked NPC of the women s tournament from each of the following 2010/2011 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) Zonal Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: 4 women s teams Afro-Arab Zone one (1) team Pan-American Zone one (1) team Asia-Oceania Zone one (1) team European Zone one (1) team If a Zone or Sub-Zone does not host a Championship, the unused team qualification slot may be redistributed by the IPC and WOVD Bipartite Commission. In the case that all NPCs from a Zone have qualified as a result of the 2010 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) World Championships, any available team qualification slots may be redistributed by the IPC and WOVD Bipartite Commission. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 4 Volleyball (Sitting) April 2010

109 BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION HOST COUNTRY TOTAL One (1) eligible men s team will be considered by the IPC and WOVD for a Bipartite Commission Invitation slot. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, WOVD must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. The host country directly qualifies one (1) men s team and one (1) women s team subject to participation in the 2010/2011 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) Zonal Championships. Male Female 1 men s team 1 men s team 1 women s team 10 teams 8 teams QUALIFYING TIMELINE July WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) World Championships in Oklahoma, United States December Guangzhou 2010 Asia Para Games (Asia-Oceania 2010 Zonal Championships) in Guangzhou, China November Guadalajara 2011 Parapan American Games (Pan-Am 2011 Zonal Championships Men) in Guadalajara, Mexico TBD 2010/2011 WOVD Zonal Championships Afro-Arab Zone (Women) North African Sub-Zone (Men) Sub-Saharan Sub-Zone (Men) European Zone (Men/Women) 1 January 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application process 28 February 2012 Deadline to submit Bipartite Invitation application to WOVD 12 March 2012 WOVD confirms in writing the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitation 12 March 2012 WOVD confirms in writing to the NPCs the allocation of team qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to WOVD in writing the use of allocated team qualification slots London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 4 Volleyball (Sitting) April 2010

110 09 April 2012 WOVD confirms in writing the reallocation of unused team qualification slots 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to in writing (fax and s are accepted) WOVD the number of team qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their team qualification slots, and WOVD may reallocate these slots. By 09 April 2012, WOVD will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all team qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and WOVD. RE OF UNUSED TEAM QUALIFICATION SLOTS Slots allocated at the 2010 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) World Championships Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated to the next highest and not otherwise qualified NPC from the 2010 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) World Championships. Slots allocated at 2010/2011 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) Zonal Championships Any team qualification slots not used by an NPC will be awarded to the next highest ranking NPC in the respective 2010/2011 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) Zonal or Sub-Zonal Championships. Slots allocated to Host Country Any team qualification slots allocated to the Host Country that is not used will be reallocated to the next highest and not otherwise qualified NPC from the 2010 WOVD Volleyball (Sitting) World Championships. INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) World Organization Volleyball for Disabled Phone: (WOVD) Fax: Andersonweg 18 irma@hetnet.nl 6041 JE Roermond The Netherlands London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 4 Volleyball (Sitting) April 2010

111 WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (2) MEN (1) WOMEN (1) 12 Team Tournament 10 Team Tournament ATHLETE QUOTA Male 144 Female 120 Total 264 OF QUALIFICATION MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not to the team. An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) men s team qualification slot and one (1) women s team qualification slot. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: Be classifiable in accordance with the IWBF International Classification system; Must have competed in at least one IWBF Wheelchair Basketball competition between 1 January 2010 and 31 May 2012; and Be internationally classified with either a Review or Confirmed sport class status. MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) men s team comprised of twelve (12) eligible male athletes and one (1) women s team comprised of twelve (12) eligible female athletes. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 4 Wheelchair Basketball December 2009

112 QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010/2011 IWBF WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL ZONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The top ranked NPC of the men s tournament from each of the following 2010/2011 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball Zonal Championships qualify: IWBF Africa - one (1) team IWBF Americas - one (1) team IWBF Asia-Oceania - one (1) team IWBF Europe - one (1) team 4 men s teams From the results of the 2010 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships men s tournament, the top seven (7) ranked teams achieve one (1) team qualification slot for their respective zone. The team qualification slots will be allocated to the highest ranked NPC(s) not otherwise qualified at the 2010/2011 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball Zonal Championships until all slots have been used for the respective zone. The top ranked NPC of the women s tournament from each of the following 2010/2011 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball Zonal Championships qualify: IWBF Africa - one (1) team IWBF Americas - one (1) team IWBF Asia-Oceania - one (1) team IWBF Europe - one (1) team 7 men s teams 4 women s teams London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 4 Wheelchair Basketball December 2009

113 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010/2011 IWBF WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL QUALIFICATION TOURNAMENTS (continued) From the results of the 2010 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships women s tournament, the top five (5) ranked teams achieve one (1) team qualification slot for their respective zone. The team qualification slots will be allocated to the highest ranked NPC(s) not otherwise qualified at 2010/2011 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball Zonal Championships until all slots have been used for the respective zone. 5 women s teams HOST COUNTRY TOTAL The host country directly qualifies one (1) men s team and one (1) women s team. Male Female 1 men s team 1 women s team 12 teams 10 teams QUALIFYING TIMELINE 5-18 July IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships In Birmingham, United Kingdom TBD IWBF Wheelchair Basketball Zonal Championships IWBF Africa IWBF Americas IWBF Asia-Oceania IWBF Europe 12 March 2012 IWBF confirms in writing to the NPCs the allocation of team qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to IWBF the use of allocated team qualification slots 09 April 2012 IWBF confirms in writing the reallocation of unused team qualification slots 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 4 Wheelchair Basketball December 2009

114 DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and s are accepted) to IWBF the number of team qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their team qualification slots, and IWBF may reallocate these slots. By 09 April 2012, IWBF will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all team qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and IWBF (in accordance with the provision outlined in the the IWBF Competition Regulations). RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated at the discretion of the IWBF with approval by the IPC (i.e., endeavouring to maintain, as far as possible, a certain balance between Zonal representation). INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Wheelchair Basketball Phone: Federation (IWBF) Fax: Watson Street IWBFSecretariat@aol.com Winnipeg, Manitoba R2P 2P8 Canada London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 4 Wheelchair Basketball December 2009

115 WHEELCHAIR FENCING LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES EVENTS (12) MEN (7) WOMEN (5) Epee - Category A Epee - Category A Epee - Category B Epee - Category B Foil - Category A Foil - Category B Sabre - Category A Sabre - Category B Foil - Category A Foil - Category B Team Women Category Open Team Men Category Open ATHLETE QUOTA Male between 60 and 76 Female between 24 and 40 Total 100 OF QUALIFICATION The qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete, not to the NPC. In the case of the Host Country Allocation method, the qualification is allocated to the NPC not to the individual athlete. MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC An NPC can qualify no more than six (6) male athletes and four (4) female athletes qualification slots per sport class for a maximum quota allocation of ten (10) qualification slots per NPC. The maximum qualification slots to be allocated per sport class are as follows: thirty (30) qualification slots for male athletes in Category A thirty (30) qualification slots for male athletes in Category B twelve (12) qualification slots for female athletes in Category A twelve (12) qualification slots for female athletes in Category B eight (8) qualification slots for Team men Category Open eight (8) qualification slots for Team women Category Open London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 7 Wheelchair Fencing Sept. 2010

116 ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection, an athlete must; Have competed in at least one official IWAS International Wheelchair Fencing competition between 1 November 2010 and 29 February 2012; And be internationally classified with a Confirmed sport class status. MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC may enter a maximum of two (2) qualified athletes per individual event. The maximum entry per event is as follows: Event Male Female Epee Category A Foil Category A Sabre Category A 20 Epee Category B Foil Category B Sabre Category B 18 Team Event Category Open 8 8 Each eligible athlete must compete in the event he/she qualified in. Additionally each athlete must enter a maximum of two (2) events of which both will be ring-fenced by IWAS according to the athlete s rank on the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking List closing 29 February London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 7 Wheelchair Fencing Sept. 2010

117 QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IWAS WHEELCHAIR FENCING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The top ranked male athlete in each event qualifies. The top ranked female athlete in each event qualifies. 6 male athletes 4 female athletes 2011 IWAS WHEELCHAIR FENCING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011 IWAS WHEELCHAIR FENCING REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The top ranked male athlete in each event, not otherwise qualified, qualifies. The top ranked female athlete in each event, not otherwise qualified, qualifies. The top ranked male athlete in each event from the following 2010 or 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Regional Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: Americas Asia Europe The top ranked female athlete in each event from the following 2010 or 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Regional Championships, not otherwise qualified, qualifies: Americas Asia Europe In the case that the 2010 or 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Regional Championships is not conducted or an event is not held at the 2010 or 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Regional Championships, the qualification slots allocated to the respective competition or specific event will be reallocated through the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking List allocation method. 6 male athletes 4 female athletes 18 male athletes 12 female athletes London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 7 Wheelchair Fencing Sept. 2010

118 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL IWAS WHEELCHAIR FENCING WORLD RANKING LIST The top ranked athletes in each event, not otherwise qualified, up to the established quota for the individual event, on the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking List closing 29 February 2012, qualify: Category Quota Men Category A 20 Men Category B 18 Women Category A 12 Women Category B male athletes 2 female athletes HOST COUNTRY BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION TOTAL The Host Country directly receives two (2) qualification slots, one (1) qualification slot for a male athlete and one (1) for a female athlete if they have not qualified any athlete with the methods outlined above. Unused Host Country slots will be reallocated via the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking List. Two (2) eligible athletes will be considered by the IPC and IWAS for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, IWAS must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. Male Female 1 male athlete 1 female athlete 1 male athlete 1 female athlete QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES FOR TEAM EVENT METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IWAS The top ranked male team in event 1 male WHEELCHAIR FENCING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS proposal. The top ranked female team in event proposal. Team 1 female Team To be eligible for a team to qualify directly, the team should have a minimum of two (2) athletes who have qualified in the individual competition in the same weapon proposal. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 7 Wheelchair Fencing Sept. 2010

119 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 IWAS The top ranked male team in event WHEELCHAIR proposal not otherwise qualified. FENCING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The top ranked female team in event proposal not otherwise qualified. To be eligible for a team to qualify directly, the team should have a minimum of two (2) athletes who have qualified in the individual competition in the same weapon proposal. 1 male Team 1 female Team IWAS WHEELCHAIR FENCING WORLD RANKING TEAM LIST HOST COUNTRY BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION The top ranked team in the event proposal, not otherwise qualified, up to the established quota for the team events, on the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking List closing 29 February 2012, qualify: Category Quota Team Men Category Open 8 Team Women Category Open 8 The Host Country directly receives two (2) qualification slots, one (1) qualification slot for a men s team and one (1) for a women s team if they have not qualified any team with the methods outlined above. Unused Host Country slots will be reallocated via the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking List. To be eligible for a team to qualify directly, the team should have a minimum of two (2) athletes who have qualified in the individual competition in the same weapon proposal. A maximum of sixteen (16) eligible athletes will be considered by the IPC and IWAS for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots in order to complete the teams that did not receive direct classification. 5 male teams 5 female teams 1 male team 1 female team London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 7 Wheelchair Fencing Sept. 2010

120 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL BIPARTITE To be considered for a Bipartite COMMISSION INVITATION Commission Invitation, IWAS must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. (continued) To be eligible for a team to qualify directly, the team should have a minimum of two (2) athletes who have qualified in the individual competition in the same weapon proposal. TOTAL Male and Female 16 QUALIFYING TIMELINE 1 November 2010 Start of the period for athletes to attain performances to be recorded on the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking Lists 13 November 2010 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Championships Paris, France IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Regionals Championships Americas Asia Guangzhou 2010 Asian Para Games December 2010, Guangzhou, China Europe 29 February 2012 End of the period for athletes to attain performances to be recorded on the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking Lists 12 March 2012 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing confirms to the NPCs in writing the number of allocated qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to IWAS Wheelchair Fencing in writing the use of qualification slots IWAS Wheelchair Fencing confirms to the NPCs in writing the Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots 9 April 2012 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 6 of 7 Wheelchair Fencing Sept. 2010

121 NPCs confirm in writing to IWAS Wheelchair Fencing the use of Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and s are accepted) to IWAS Wheelchair Fencing the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing may reallocate these slots. By 26 March 2012,, relevant NPCs must confirm in writing (fax and s are accepted) to IWAS Wheelchair Fencing use of the qualification slots allocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation method they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and IWAS Wheelchair Fencing may reallocate these slots. By 9 Aprill 2012, IWAS Wheelchair Fencing will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 9 Aprill 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC. RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots not used by the NPC will be reallocated using the IWAS Wheelchair Fencing World Ranking List closing 29 February INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Wheelchair and Amputee Sport Phone: Federation (IWAS) Fax: Olympic Village, Guttmann Road info@iwasf.com Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 9PP Great Britain London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 7 of 7 Wheelchair Fencing Sept. 2010

122 WHEELCHAIR RUGBY LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (1) MIXED (1) 8 Team Tournament ATHLETE QUOTA Male and Female 96 Total 96 OF QUALIFICATION MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC The qualification slot is allocated to the NPC not to the team. An NPC can be allocated no more than one (1) team qualification slot. ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must be internationally classified with either a Review or Confirmed sport class status. MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) mixed team comprised of twelve (12) eligible male and female athletes. QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2010 IWAS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The top ranked NPC qualifies. 1 team 2011 IWAS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY ZONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The top ranked NPC from the 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Rugby Americas Zonal Championships qualifies. 1 team London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 4 Wheelchair Rugby December 2009

123 METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL 2011 IWAS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY ZONAL The top two (2) ranked NPCs from the 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Rugby 2 teams CHAMPIONSHIPS European Zonal Championships (continued) qualify. The top ranked NPC from the Asia 1 team 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Rugby Oceania Zonal Championships qualifies. In the case, that all NPCs from a Zone have qualified, the next highest ranked NPC, not otherwise qualified, on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List closing 30 January 2012, qualifies. If a Zone does not host a Championships, the next highest ranked NPC not otherwise qualified, on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List closing 31 January 2012, qualifies. IWAS WHEELCHAIR RUGBY WORLD RANKING LIST The top two (2) ranked NPCs on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List, closing 31 January 2012, not otherwise qualified, qualifies.* 2 teams HOST COUNTRY TOTAL *A qualification tournament can be considered in lieu of the World Ranking List Allocation for the 2 (two) positions which will be confirmed during the IWRF GA in September 2010). The host country directly qualifies, subject to having a rank on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List closing 30 January 2012 (IWAS retains the right to waive this requirement upon approval of the IPC). 1 team 8 teams London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 4 Wheelchair Rugby December 2009

124 QUALIFYING TIMELINE 01January 2010 Start of period for NPCs to attain performances to be recorded on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List September IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Championships 2010 TBD 2011 IWAS Wheelchair Rugby Zonal Championships Americas Zone European Zone Oceania Zone 31 January 2012 End of period for NPCs to attain performances to be recorded on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List 12 March 2012 IWAS confirms in writing to NPCs the allocation of team qualification slots 26 March 2012 NPCs confirm to IWAS in writing the use of allocated team qualification slots 09 April 2012 IWAS confirms in writing the reallocation of unused team qualification slots 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 26 March 2012, each NPC must confirm to IWAS in writing (fax and are accepted) the number of qualification slots they will use. NPCs that have not replied by this date will have lost their qualification slots, and IWAS may reallocate these slots. By 09 April 2012, IWAS will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused team qualification slots. By 09 April 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPCs will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use its team qualification slot allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and IWAS. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 4 Wheelchair Rugby December 2009

125 RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots allocated to an NPC that are not used will be reallocated to the highest ranked and not otherwise qualified NPC on the IWAS Wheelchair Rugby World Ranking List closing 31 January INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF International Wheelchair and Amputee Phone: Sport Federation (IWAS) Fax: Olympic Village, Guttmann Road Aylesbury, Bucks HP21 9PP Great Britain London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 4 Wheelchair Rugby December 2009

126 WHEELCHAIR TENNIS LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES MEDAL EVENTS (6) MEN (2) WOMEN (2) MIXEDDD (2) Singles Singles Singles - Quad Doubles Doubles Doubles - Quad ATHLETE QUOTA* Male between 64 and 80 Female between 32 and 48 Total 112 * Includes sixteen (16) male or female athletes to qualify for the mixed quad events. OF QUALIFICATION For NPCs qualifying four (4) or less athletes in the men s and women s events, qualification is allocated to the individual athlete(s), not the NPC. For NPCs qualifying more than four (4) athletes in the men s and women s events, qualification is allocated to the NPC, not the individual athlete. For NPCs qualifying three (3) or less athletes in the quad event, qualification slot is allocated to individual athlete(s), not to the NPC. For NPCs qualifying more than three (3) athletes in the quad event the qualification slots are allocated to the NPC. In the case of a Bipartite Commission Invitation the qualification slot is allocated to the individual athlete not to the NPC. MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC An NPC can be allocated a maximum of four (4) male and four (4) female qualification slots for athletes competing in the men s and women s events and no more than three (3) qualification slots in the quad sport class for a maximum quota allocation of eleven (11) qualification slots per NPC. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 6 Wheelchair Tennis February 2010

127 MAXIMUM QUOTA PER NPC (continued) The maximum qualification slots to be allocated per gender per sport class is as follows: sixty-four (64) qualification slots for the men s open sports class thirty-two (32) qualification slots for the women s open sport class sixteen (16) qualification slots for the mixed quad sport class ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY To be eligible for selection by an NPC, athletes must: Have competed in at least one ITF Wheelchair Tennis competition between 1 January 2010 and 31 January 2012; Have an official ranking on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking List dated Monday 21 May (TBC); and Must be internationally classified with a Confirmed sport class status; For athletes receiving Bipartite Commission Invitations, the ITF and the IPC may consider athletes that do not have an official ranking on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking List dated Monday 21 st May MAXIMUM ENTRY PER NPC An NPC can enter a maximum of four (4) qualified male athletes and four (4) qualified female athletes in the men s and women s singles events, respectively. An NPC can enter a maximum of three (3) qualified athletes in the quad singles - (mixed gender) An NPC can enter a maximum of two (2) qualified men s teams and two (2) qualified women s teams comprised of two (2) athletes on each team in the men s and women s doubles events, respectively. An NPC can enter a maximum of one (1) qualified team comprised of two (2) athletes in the quad doubles - (mixed gender) London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 2 of 6 Wheelchair Tennis February 2010

128 QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES METHOD QUALIFICATION TOTAL ITF WHEELCHAIR The top forty-six (46) ranked male 46 male athletes TENNIS SINGLES athletes on the ITF Wheelchair WORLD RANKING Tennis Singles World Ranking list closing TBD qualify. ITF WHEELCHAIR TENNIS REGIONAL GAMES The top twenty-two (22) ranked female athletes on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking list closing TBD qualify. The top twelve (12) ranked quad athletes on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking list closing TBD qualify One (1) male and one (1) female qualification slots will be allocated in each one of the following Regional Games: 2010 Asian Para Games: 1 male, 1 female 2011 Parapan American Games: 1 male, 1 female The winner of the men s singles at each of the Regional Games qualifies. The winner of the women s singles at each Regional Games qualifies. Any qualification slots under this method that are not allocated will be redistributed through the ITF ranking dated Monday 21 May 2012 (TBC). 22 female athletes 12 athletes 2 male athletes 2 female athletes London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 3 of 6 Wheelchair Tennis February 2010

129 BIPARTITE COMMISSION INVITATION TOTAL TIMELINE Sixteen (16) eligible male athletes will be considered by the IPC and the ITF for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the ITF must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. Eight (8) eligible female athletes will be considered by the IPC and the ITF for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the ITF must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. Four (4) eligible athletes in the quad sport class will be considered by the IPC and the ITF for Bipartite Commission Invitation qualification slots. To be considered for a Bipartite Commission Invitation, the ITF must receive an official application in writing from the relevant NPC. Male Female Total 16 male athletes 8 female athletes 4 athletes between 64 and 80 between 32 and The ITF ranking of Monday 21 May 2012 (TBC) will be used to determine selection for the 2012 Paralympic Tennis event. NB the winners of the men s and women s singles at the Asian Para Games and Parapan American Games will receive direct entry. 6 February 2012 Start of Bipartite Commission Invitation application process London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 4 of 6 Wheelchair Tennis February 2010

130 20 April 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive accreditation application forms submitted by NPCs 20 May 2012 (TBC) End of the period for athletes to attain performances to be recorded on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking Lists 21 May 2012 (TBC) ITF Wheelchair Tennis Ranking published 22 May 2012 (TBC) The ITF confirms in writing to the NPCs the number of allocated qualification slots through the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking Allocation method 4 June 2012 NPCs confirm in writing to ITF the use of qualification slots allocated through the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Singles World Ranking Allocation method 4 June 2012 Deadline to submit Bipartite Commission Invitation application to ITF Wheelchair Tennis 18 June 2012 The ITF confirms in writing the reallocation of unused qualification slots and the awarding of Bipartite Commission Invitations. 25 June 2012 Deadline for London 2012 Organizing Committee to receive sport entry forms submitted by NPCs DATES / PROCESS OF CONFIRMATION OF QUALIFICATION SLOTS By 4 June 2012, each NPC must confirm in writing (fax and are accepted) to ITF the number of qualification slots allocated through the ITF Wheelchair Tennis World Ranking Allocation method they will use. By 4 June 2012, relevant NPCs must confirm in writing (fax and are accepted) to ITF the use of the qualification slots allocated through the Bipartite Commission Invitation method they will use. NPCs that have not replied by these dates will have lost their qualification slots, and ITF may reallocate these slots. By 18 June 2012, the ITF will confirm in writing the reallocation of all unused qualification slots. By 18 June 2012, it is officially declared that the respective NPC s will use the allocated quota granted for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. Any NPC that does not use some or all of the qualification slots allocated may be subject to sanctions by the IPC and the ITF. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 5 of 6 Wheelchair Tennis February 2010

131 RE OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOTS Any qualification slots that are not used by an NPC will be reallocated by the ITF to the next highest ranked unqualified athlete on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis World Singles Ranking List dated Monday 21 May 2012 (TBC). INTERNATIONAL PARALYMPIC SPORT FEDERATION (IPSF) International Tennis Federation (ITF) Phone: c/o Wheelchair Tennis Department Fax: Bank Lane, Roehampton London SW15 5XZ Great Britain London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 6 of 6 Wheelchair Tennis February 2010

132 IPC UNIVERSALITY WILD CARDS LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES OVERVIEW In each summer edition of the Paralympic Games, the IPC has instituted a qualification slot allocation method to uphold the Paralympic Programme Guiding Principles associated with Universality. This slot allocation method is called the IPC Universality Wild Card (UWC) system and is achieved on a per invitation basis to eligible National Paralympic Committees within eligible sports. The eligible sports include: Athletics Powerlifting Swimming For the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the IPC has devised specialised policies to achieve universality targets on both games-wide and sport-specific basis looking to ensure full usage of the 4,200 athletes target quota and increase global participation. The primary policy to this end includes the General UWC Allocation Policy. GENERAL UWC POLICY APPLICATION PROCESS Criteria for Consideration NPCs with no Qualification Slots allocated are eligible for UWC consideration and may be granted a maximum of one (1) male UWC slot and/or one (1) female UWC slot(s). The IPC will release the UWC application form to eligible NPCs in the beginning of London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 1 IPC Universality Wild Cards December 2009

133 IPC RE-DISTRIBUTION POLICY OF UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOT LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES UNUSED QUALIFICATION SLOT RE-DISTRIBUTION POLICY Qualification slots that are not allocated or reallocated by the established deadlines or go unused (following the deadline for final entries) may be redistributed at the discretion of the IPC. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 1 IPC Re-Distribution Policy of Unused Qualification Slot December 2009

134 LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC PROGRAMME OVERVIEW LONDON 2012 PARALYMPIC GAMES OVERVIEW The Paralympic Games represents an international, multi-sport competition for athletes with a disability that reflects the highest standards of athletic excellence and diversity. The goal of the Paralympic Programme is to provide exciting and inspiring events in the Paralympic Games that allow athletes to achieve competitive excellence while engaging and entertaining spectators. To ensure this for the London 2012 Paralympic Games, the IPC conducted its quadrennial review process that determined the inclusion and positioning of sports, disciplines and medal events within the Paralympic Games based on established chore characteristics and guiding principles. PARALYMPIC PROGRAMME CORE CHARACTERISTICS AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES The Core Characteristics and Guiding Principles of the Paralympic Programme are as follows: QUALITY: The essential principles with respect to grade of excellence; accomplishment and/or attainment. Elite Representing the highest athlete performances in the context of the specific sport. Exciting Providing a vibrant and energising atmosphere that is entertaining in the context of each sport, yet creates a collective motivational atmosphere that is attractive to spectators and media. Inspirational Creating a distinct opportunity for personal experience/reflection that acts as a catalyst for change through showcasing the extraordinary perseverance of the human spirit through athleticism. London 2012 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide Page 1 of 5 London 2012 Paralympic Programme Overview April 2010