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2003 PADDLING ADAPTER
WORLD RANKINGS

They're Back!  Responding to recent requests from several paddling groups,  we've decided to start up the rankings again.   

We have added a new category this year: the 3-minute single-sided piece, designed for Dragon Boat paddlers.  In this ranking, you can choose which side you paddle on, but you must not switch during your 3-minute piece.  We have also set the filing deadline for June 1, 2003.  We plan to update the rankings weekly throughout the year.

To compare rankings performances using a weight adjustment factor have a look at the formula in our newsletter.

How to enter your time / distance for the 2003 Rankings: 
  1. The damper on your rower may be set anywhere you choose, but must remain the same for the entire piece. You might want to experiment beforehand to see which setting is the most efficient for you.
  2. If you are likely to set a new world record, overall or in your category, have someone watch you paddle and sign your entry as a witness.
  3. To enter the 2003 Rankings, you must use a Vermont Waterways Canoe Paddling Adapter.
  4. Your entry must arrive at Vermont Waterways by June 1, 2003.
  5. Use our Rankings Entry Form to submit your data.

Age and weight breakdowns and information on how to enter your time in the 2003 rankings follow:



Race Categories
Race categories are determined by gender, weight, and age

Weight Classes:

 Light Medium Heavy Unlimited
    Men:
<150 150-180 >180-210 >210
    Women:
<120 120-150 >150-170 >170

Age Classes:
<18
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
 ...
 

Paddling Adapter Wheelchair Athlete Classification Levels (WAC1-4)

CLASS 1:

Complete motor loss at C6 or above or comparable disability where there is total loss of muscle function originating at or above C6.

CLASS 2:

Complete motor loss originating at C7 and descending through and including T5. Also included in this class would be incomplete quads that have motor activity below their level of injury, but do not exhibit enough benefit to be placed in Class 3.

CLASS 3:

Complete motor loss originating at T5 and descending through and including L2 where there may be motor power of hips and thighs. Also included in this class are amputees with bilateral hip disarticulations.

CLASS 4:

All other physical disabilities as related to lower extremity paralysis or paresis originating at or below L3. All lower extremity amputees (excluding bilateral hip disarticulations) are included in this class.

  2001 World Rankings  |  2000 World Rankings
1999 World Rankings  |  1998 World Rankings  |  1997 World Rankings 

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