Paratriathlon
Eligibility criteria
Paratriathlon events are open to anyone with a disability wishing to push their limits by taking part in a triathlon or duathlon. In fact, this activity is designed to be inclusive, offering challenging options for both paratriathletes looking for an introductory sporting experience and paratriathletes seeking a challenging or competitive experience.
Classification
In Quebec, there are six categories of disability in paratriathlon. This classification uses the athlete’s mode of locomotion, not his or her handicap, to determine a category. This classification is inspired by the French Triathlon Federation (FFTri).
This classification system shares some similarities with that of World Triathlon, where medical examinations are required to obtain official identification:
- Paratriathlete wheelchair classification (PTWC)
- Paratriathlete visual impaired (PTVI) classification
- Paratriathlete standing ranking (PTS)
Fauteuil (PTWC) | Natation | Vélo à main | Fauteuil de course |
Handicap visuel (PTVI) | Natation avec guide | Tandem | Course avec guide |
Handicap haut du corps (PTS) | Natation | Vélo | Course |
Handicap bas du corps (PTS) | Natation | Vélo | Course |
Vélo-fauteuil * | Natation | Vélo | Fauteuil de course |
Autres * | Natation | Tricycle ou vélo couché (recumbent) | Course à pied |
Clubs hosting paratriathletes
| Club | Ville | Entraîneur·e | Courriel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeus | Montréal | Sandrine Tirode | info@zeustriathlon.com |
| ASC Coaching | Terrebonne | Alain Picard | apicard1@me.com |
| TrioMax Junior | Drummondville | Maxime Lemire | triomaxjr@gmail.com |
| Bionick Triathlon Outaouais | Gatineau | Lynda Gingras | Lynda.gingras.tri@gmail.com |
| Capitale Triathlon | Québec | Francis Bachand | francis@sportscapitale.com |
