Ottawa – Para snowboard offers three sport classes. The sport is under development and with its growth the classification system will be refined gradually.
Sport Class SB-LL1: Snowboarders have a significant impairment in one leg, or a significant combined impairment in two legs. Athletes with amputations can use prostheses during the races.
Sport Class SB-LL2: Snowboarders have an impairment in one or two legs with less activity limitation.
Sport Class SB-UL: Snowboarders have impairments of the upper limbs.
During qualification, each athlete competes three runs down the course with their best run determining the final order based on ascending time. Finals consist of competitors racing in head-to-head heats. The course set up is similar to able-bodied snowboard cross events, with modifications to terrain features.
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Each athlete competes three runs down the course with their best run determining the final order based on ascending time. There is only one rider at a time on the course. The International Paralympic Committee is the world governing body. Canada Snowboard is the National Sport Federation.
The International Paralympic Committee is the world governing body. Canada Snowboard is the National Sport Federation.