List of Divisions or Surf Classes:
Surf Class | Description | Eligible Class Impairments |
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Upper Limb Standing (ULS) | Any surfer who rides the wave standing with an upper limb amputation or deficiency. | Impaired PROM Impaired muscle power Limb deficiency Coordination Impairments |
Below the Knee Standing (BKS) | Any surfer who rides in a standing position with a below the knee amputation or limb deficiency. | Limb deficiency Coordination Impairments |
Above the Knee Standing (AKS) | Any surfer who rides in a standing position with an above the knee amputation or equivalency. | Impaired PROM Limb deficiency Coordination Impairments |
Above the Knee Upright (AKU) | Any surfer who rides in a deep squatted position or upright position using 2– 3 points of contact with an above the knee amputation or equivalency. | Impaired muscle power Limb deficiency Coordination Impairments |
Any Knee Kneeling (AKK) | Any surfer who rides in a kneeling position using 3-4 points of contact with an above the knee amputation or lower limb deficiency or impairment. | Impaired PROM Impaired muscle power Limb deficiency Coordination impairments |
Unassisted Prone (UP) | Any surfer who rides in a prone position that does NOT require assistance paddling into a wave and getting back on the board safely. | Impaired PROM Impaired muscle power Coordination Impairments |
Prone Assist (PA) | Any surfer who rides the wave in a prone position that DOES require assistance paddling into waves and getting back onto the board safely. Pusher & Receiver Permitted | Impaired PROM Impaired muscle power Limb deficiency Coordination Impairments |
Wave Ski (WS) | Any surfer who rides a waveski using a paddle in a sitting position with trunk and both lower limbs impaired. | Impaired PROM Impaired muscle power Limb deficiency |
Blind/No Vision (BNV) | Any surfer who rides the wave in a standing position with a vision impairment of legal blindness. | Vision Impairment- Legal Blindness 20/200+ |
Blind/Low Vision (BLV) | Any surfer who rides the wave in a standing position with a low vision impairment. | Vision Impairment- partial vision 20/70-20/200 or 50% visual field loss |
Short Stature (SS) | Any surfer who rides the wave standing with short stature. | Short Stature |