Visually Impaired Classes
Eligibility: Eligible for competition are those who meet the criteria of the classes B1, B2 and B3.
Class B1
No light perception in either eye up to light perception, but inability to recognise the shape of a hand at any distance or in any direction.
Class B2
From ability to recognise the shape of a hand up to a visual acuity of 2/60 and/or visual field of less than 5 degrees.
Class B3
From visual acuity above 2/60 up to visual acuity of 6/60 and/or visual field of more than 5 degrees and less than 20 degrees.
All classifications in best eye with best correction.
Source:
International Paralympic Committee
Complete guideline for testing:
International Blind Sport Federation
Ontario ParaSport Winter Games Criteria
The 2012 ParaSport Winter Games will take place in Huntsville.
Athletes need to participate in a Selection event in their area.
These events will be held during the Christmas Holidays.
Please contact the following person to find out the date for this event:
Northern Ontario District: Anthony Story
Southern Ontario District: Gary Fohr
National Capital District: Kate Boyd
Lake Superior District: Berit Dool