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Classification
 

For Rifle & Pistol
"Classification" is a process of assigning a shooter a specific class based on their ability or disability. Once a shooter is classified they can then shoot against shooters of similar shooting function.

For a "new" shooter this process is not necessary until they are more serious

What are the different types of classes?

SH1 Class generally covers people with good trunk function.
And or good hand function.

SH2 Class generally covers people with diminished trunk and hand function.

SH3 Class covers people with sight disabilities.

A classification can be broken down even smaller in to A, B, C. For example, classified as an SH2Ca.

Below is a section on Classes taken from The 2000 - 2004 ISCD Rules and Functional Classification document written by Walter Vlaminck

12.3 Classes
12.3.1 Competitors shall be classified into one of the tree main classes SH1 SH2 and SH3, and within that class they will be allocated to a sub-class:

SH 1 : SH 1 A - SH 1 B - SH 1 C
SH 2 : SH 2 Aa - SH 2 Ba - SH 2 Ca
SH 2 Ab - SH 2 Bb - SH 2 Cb
SH 3 : SH 3 x - SH 3 A - SH 3 B - SH 3 C

12.3.2 Specifications class SH 1

Pistol- and rifle competitors who don’t require a shooting stand.

These groupings of disabilities are to be used as a guide only and the functional classification panel can assess each case in their full shooting equipment in the shooting positions.

a Class SH 1 A

Sitting competitors who are able to stand and have normal trunk functions. No backrest is allowed on the shooting chair. These competitors may choose to stand to compete if they wish.

b Class SH 1 B

Sitting competitors who have non-functional lower limbs or severe problems in lower limbs and have good pelvis control (functional abdominal/spinal extensors, m.quadratus lumborum). A low backrest is allowed on the shooting chair.

c. Class SH 1 C

Sitting competitors with non-functional lower limbs or severe problems in lower limbs and fair/none trunk functions. A high backrest is allowed on the shooting chair.

12.3.3 Specifications class SH 2

Rifle competitors who have measurable and /or visible permanent disability in upper limbs and therefore are unable to support the weight of a rifle for the purpose of the competitions with their upper limbs and require a shooting stand.

These groupings of disabilities are to be used as a guide only and the functional classification panel can assess each case in their full shooting equipment in the shooting positions.

a. Class SH 2 A

Sitting competitors who have one non-functional upper limb or severe problems with both upper limbs and have normal trunk functions. No backrest is allowed on the shooting chair. These competitors may choose to stand to compete if they wish.

b. Class SH 2 B

Sitting competitors who have non-functional lower limbs or severe problems in lower limbs and have good pelvis control. A low backrest is allowed on the shooting chair.

c. Class SH 2 C

Sitting competitors who have non-functional lower limbs or severe problems in lower limbs and have fair/none trunk functions. A high backrest is allowed on the shooting chair.

Note: The high backrest is up to 10 cm below the armpits.

12.3.4 Specifications class SH 3

All shooters shall be classified into one valid class SH3x.
In case a SH3 shooter has additional disability as described in the ISCD rules for functional classification, the shooter may choose to shoot in sitting position and use a shooting chair in conformity with the ISCD rules for SH1 shooters.
In that case the shooter should be classified as SH3a, SH3b or SH3c

12.3.5 Classification criteria.

Further details concerning classification and criteria are set in the classification guideline.