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Sanctioning Levels By Sport

Sanctioning Levels by Sport
Level 2: a more serious competition that should attract adult and/or junior competitors. Qualifier for The Hartford Nationals.
Level 3: a serious competition attracting top-level competitors as well as emerging athletes. Qualifier for The Hartford Nationals

 

Below are details on the requirements per sport for each sanctioning level. For a hard copy of this information, click here.

Requirements by Sport

Archery

RequirementsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Proper Butts (stands) secured to competition target are requiredX
Proper Butts (stands) with wind flags required along with start & stop indicators /lightsXX
80cm 6 ring Compound, 10 Ring W1 and 122cm target facesXXX
Two (2) USA Archery certified officials required. All officials utilized should be SafeSport certified and in good standing with USA Archery.XX
One scorer per targetX
Two scorers per targetXX
Proper lane setup with target and lane numbersX
Proper lane setup with target and lane numbers and lines drawn to USA Archery/Move United specificationsXX
Coaching at the shooting line is allowed during competitionX
Competition results may be used to qualify for NationalsXX
USA Archery Sanctioning, will be eligible for USA Para Archery RecordsX
Only athletes and coaches are allowed on the field of playXX

Para Powerlifting

RequirementsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
A bench subject to World Para Powerlifting (WPPO) specifications is required. You can use equipment to modify the bench to conform to these.X
A WPPO-approved bench manufactured by Eleiko or Eagle Sportschairs must be utilizedXX
Warm up bench requirementsOptional1 bench - if 10+ lifters1 bench minimum
Weights used may be pounds or kilogramsXX
Weights used must be kilogramsX
Scale may measure in pounds or kilogramsXX
Scale must measure in kilograms to one (1) decimal pointX
Equipment such as a stopwatch for timing, resin and/or
chalk, straps, and an official’s lift indicators are to be
used (“lift” or “no lift”).
XXX
20kg or 45lb Olympic bar must be usedXX
20kg Eleiko WPPO certified bar must be usedX
One (1) referee per bench, minimum, is requiredX
Three (3) referees per bench recommended. Lead
referee must be certified and approved by Move United
Competition Committee. An experienced lifter or coach
*may* serve as the second and/or third referee only if
certified referees are not available.
X
Three (3) certified referees per bench are required. All
referees must be approved by Move United Competition
Committee.
X
Competition results may be used to qualify for Nationals. Full competition results must be submitted that include bodyweight, weight class, and detail on all attempts with notations whether it was a good lift or no lift. If a lifter does not have a Para Powerlifting eligible disability (listed in Section 1.0 of the Move United Para Powerlifting rule book) notate this in the weight class field by adding NE (107+kg NE).XX
The head referee (minimum) should be SafeSport certified and in good standing with their certification organization (i.e.: WPPO, US Para Powerlifting, etc.).

Paratriathlon

RequirementsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Minimum 25m/25yd poolXXX
Lap Counters for each athlete in poolXX
Transition Area within a reasonable distance from swim exit (parking lot, etc.)XXX
Bike Racks in Transition Area for Upright BikesXX
Wheelchair athlete is allowed more than one personal handler in transition areaX
Wheelchair athlete is allowed only one personal handler in transition areaXX
Athlete can have a “guide” or volunteer complete the race alongside themX
Only athletes with a visual impairment can have a sighted guide (of the same gender) tethered during swim, pilot tandem bike, and tethered during runXX
Bike helmets are to be worn by any athlete or volunteer while cycling or when athlete is using a racing wheelchairXXX
Bike/Run course must be less than 12% gradient at any pointXX
Bike Course on path, trail, or roadXX
Bike Course on roads completely closed to trafficX
Entire Bike/Run Course must be wide enough for athletes to safely pass each otherXX
Hydration Aid stations on bike/run courseXX
Arm/Leg to be marked with race number.
Race number bib to be worn during run.XX
Hand timing or Finish line Clock for recording timeXX
Individual Timing Chips and Electronic Timing Mats for each discipline (swim, bike, run, transition area)X
Accessible Restrooms/Porta-Potties near transition areaXX
Directional Signage on Bike and Run CourseXX
Course Marshalls/volunteers at street crossings, turns, or areas of concerns on bike/run courseXXX
Course maps or course preview available to athletes, coaches and volunteers prior to competition for reviewXX
Athletes are allowed to use a recumbent foot pedaled cycle for the bike portion of the raceXX
Based on athlete’s disability, athletes are required to use specific equipment per USAT Paratriathlon rules. Ambulatory athletes must use an upright bike and can run using equipment that keeps them ambulatory (i.e. running prosthetic, crutches, etc.) Athletes with a visual impairment must use a tandem upright bicycle. Wheelchair athletes must use a handcycle for the bike and a racing wheelchair for the run. Athletes cannot mix equipment (i.e. ambulatory athlete using upright bike and racing wheelchair)X
Handcycle needs to have a mirror properly mountedX
Event is certified by USA TriathlonX
All officials utilized should be SafeSport certified and in good standing with their certification organization.XXX

Shooting (Air Rifle / Air Pistol)

RequirementsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Intra-team shooting competitions; recreational shooting “SH2 Modified,” etc.; (minimum results of 3 matches for individual ranking.)X
Inter-team competitionXX
If opting to use minimum qualifying scores, utilize the following: 200 out of 400 points or 300 out of 600 points for Open, SH1 and SH2 divisions; SH3 (VI) division 100 out of 400 points.X
Minimum qualifying score to compete (360 out of 400 or 540 out of 600 points for Open, SH1, and SH2 divisions; SH3 (VI) division 200 out of 400 or 300 out of 600).X
Minimum staff.
*We recommend that you have one range safety officer (volunteer) for every 5 shooting lanes.
1 – Level 1 coach
1 – Range Safety Officer (RSO)
1 – Event Director
1 – Level 1 coach
1 – Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO)
1 – Event Director
1 – Level 1 coach
1 – Certified Range Safety Officer (RSO)
Manual paper, electronic, or Orion scoringXX
Electronic or Orion scoringX
Equipment meets ISSF, USA Shooting, and Move United standardsXX
Coach certifies scores and equipmentX
Visual timing requiredXX
Follows USA Shooting qualifying and elimination round formatsX

Swimming

RequirementsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Minimum 25m/25yd pool required with a diving area of at least 4 feet depthXX
50m pool desired with a diving area of at least 4 feet depth. Pool must be able to be converted to a 25m/yd set up.X
All officials utilized should be SafeSport certified and in good standing with their certification organization (ie: USA Swimming).XXX
Minimum 1 certified USA Swimming/YMCA/High School official requiredX
Minimum 2 certified USA Swimming/YMCA/High School officials requiredX
Minimum 4 certified USA Swimming and/or WPS certified officials required with at minimum 2 of the 4 officials being WPS certifiedX
Hand timing (minimum of 2 timers per lane) or electronic timing is acceptableXX
Electronic timing is requiredX
Starting requirement(s):Whistle or starting hornStarting horn or electronic starterElectronic starter
Lap counters required for events 500 yd/m or longerXX

Track & Field

RequirementsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
A legal distance and approved track surface 400 meter track must be used. (“Mondo” like surface is highly recommended).XX
A track survey must be submitted for approvalX
Track lanes must be a minimum of 42” (unless an exception is given)XX
The event must run a full ATFUSA complement of events for all Para athlete classes. (Exceptions can be made if approved and published in advance)X
The event may add events not in a traditional track program (ie: powerchair 60m weave)XXX
Events may be hand timed or electronically timed.XX
All events must be Electronic timed (events longer than 1500m may be hand timed).X
Wind gauge must be used for the 20m, 40m, 60m, 100m, 200m, long jump, and triple jump.X
Seated field may be offered on a turf field for open, master, or junior athletesXXX
Ambulatory discus and shot put must be offered in legal concrete circle venuesXX
Ambulatory long jump and triple jump must be contested on a suitable runway with a legal takeoff board (metal, wood, or taped)XX
Ambulatory high jump must be run in an approved high jump venueXX
Ambulatory and seated discus & club must be contested in a protective cageXXX
All officials utilized should be SafeSport certified and in good standing with their certification organization (ie: WPA, USATF, etc.).XXX
All lead officials on the track and at each field pit must be USATF (or foreign officials certified by their governing body) or WPA certified officials.XX
There must be a minimum of 1 certified field official per pit with a strong suggestion to have 2 or more.XX
There must be a minimum of 5 track officials to cover the positions of referee/finish line, starter, umpires, and wind gauge (if not provided my timing company).XX
The Track and Field Referees must have WPA certification or be approved by ATFUSA/Move United.XX
Weights and measures official(s) is required.X
Volunteer officials with no certification from USATF/ High School/ NCAA may be used for either field or track events.X
Volunteer officials with no certification from USATF/ High School/ NCAA may be used as volunteers as 2nds or the third official in a pit.XX
Results may be used as proof of performance to qualify for national level competitions such as Move United Nationals or US Paralympics nationals/trials.XX
Results for junior age athletes may be submitted for national record considerationX
Results for Open and Master 35, Master 50 or Master 60 age groups may be submitted for national record consideration.X

Wheelchair Tennis

RequirementsLevel 1Level 2Level 3
USTA Unsanctioned Tournament or Camp (All-Comers, Regional, National)X
USTA Level 4 or Level 5 sanctioned tournamentX
USTA Level 4 or Level 5 sanctioned tournamentX