Swimmer classifier status
If you are seeking to understand the classification status of a disability swimmer then read on for the relevant international and British Swimming letter codes and definitions.
IPC – International Classification
| N (New) | Indicates an athlete who has not undergone an IPC international classification but may have a national classification. |
| R (Review) | Indicates an athlete who has undergone an IPC international classification and has obtained a classification for international competition, however will require a classification review according to the classification rules of the sport. |
| C (Confirmed) | Was formerly a P and indicates an athlete who has undergone an IPC international classification and obtained a classification for international competition and does not require any further classification according to the classification rules of the sport. |
| NE (Not Eligible) | Indicates an athlete who fails to meet the eligibility criteria for disability swimming. This does not question the presence of a genuine impairment. |
British Swimming – National Classification
| BS (National) | Indicates a classification carried out by National classifiers where no further classification is required according to the classification rules of the sport. |
| R (Review) | Indicates an athlete who has undergone a classification and obtained a classification for national competition, however will require a classification review according to the classification rules of the sport. |
| NE (Not eligible) | As above |
| Exception code P (classification protested) | This is now included within the exception codes. This code will distinguish athletes with previous P status from athletes with previous PP status. |
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