Eligibility and Classification in Intellectual Disability Sport


INAS-FID manages the eligibility and classification process for athletes wishing to participate in sport for people with an intellectual disability and complies with the IPC Classification Code.

Athletes must meet the eligibility criteria as defined by INAS, which is based upon the World Health Organisation and American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Details of the eligibility criteria, evidential requirements and application process can be found below. The process is governed by the INAS Eligibility and Classification Policy.

Download the Classification Guidance Notes and Eligibility Criteria

Download the INAS Eligibility and Classification Policy

 

Applying for Classification

Athletes applying for a classification for the first time, should use the form below. Careful reference should be made to the Guidance Notes. Athletes who already appear in the Master List but wish to participate in a further sport should use the 'Additional Sport' form.


Download the Additional Sport Application Form

 

TSAL

Athletes applying for an INAS Classification are requried to complete the TSAL questionnaire. This does not form part of the eligibility check, but is used to inform and develop the process of classification.

Where possible, the TSAL should be completed online. Alternatively, a paper copy may be downloaded and submitted with the application.


Complete the TSAL online (preferred)

Download the TSAL for offline completion

 

Application Deadlines
Applications for athlete classification should be sent to the Secretariat as early as possible. The formal deadlines can be found on the calendar page.

Please note that there is no ' Guest' entry to INAS events.

Master List of Eligible Athletes

INAS maintains a Master List of athletes who have successfully completed the Primary Eligibility Check. Athletes are eligible for consideration for INAS-FID competition.


   Download the INAS Master List (16.8.2010)


National Eligibility Officers

All INAS members should register their NEO. The NEO should review applications before they are sent to the Secretariat.

Download the list of approved NEO's


           




 


Throughout 2010 and 2011, INAS will be hosting a series of workshops to improve understanding and awareness of the process of eligibility and classification for ID athletes.

Singapore - 3/4 June

Egypt - 21/22 September

Reims, France - 5th November -

information available soon

Quito, Ecuador - 5/6 January 2011