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International Rankings

on Concept 2 Paddling Adapter

As a service to the international community of paddlers with disabilities, CAOO is posting Paddling Adapter Rankings so paddlers around the world using the Vermont Waterways Paddling Adapter on a Concept 2 Indoor Rower Model C, D or, E can compare their times in an objective manner without having to travel to a competition site. There are no entry fees and no awards. Paddlers’ scores will be accepted using an honor system and can be updated by following directions found below, for submitting scores.

Sue Beck on Adapted Paddling Machine

CAOO strongly recommends that paddlers obtain a physician’s medical clearance prior to starting a vigorous exercise, training and/or racing program. A warm-up period prior to taking the test is suggested; continued, easy paddling immediately after the test is suggested until the participant’s heart rate returns to pre-test rate.

Prior to testing, paddlers with intellectual disability, who have obtained their physician’s approval for participation in a vigorous exercise program, should receive instruction and practical training in proper technique and safety during the changing of paddling sides to avoid facial injury.

Equipment Needed:

Vermont Waterways Paddling Adapter and Concept 2 Indoor Rower, Model C, D or E.

Note: A new rope should be used in test conditions and racing. Replacement ropes are available through Vermont Waterways Inc. (For information, visit www.paddlemachine.com).

Optional Equipment:

Paddlers who need additional back and/or lateral support for seating on the Concept 2/ Paddling Adapter have used either:

Test Distance:

1000 meters

Test Conditions:

  • The damper on the Indoor Rower may be set at any level but must remain the same for the entire distance.

  • Paddlers may paddle on one side as long as they wish before switching sides.

  • Any seat may be used; it may be adjusted to any height.

  • Support strapping may be used by wheelchair paddlers

Race Categories:

WEIGHT

 

LIGHT

MEDIUM

HEAVY

UNLIMITED

MEN

<150

150-180

>180-210

>210

WOMEN

<110

110-140

>140-170

>170

DISABILITY

Amputee

Single below knee

BK

note with or without prosthetic

Bilateral below knee

bilateral BK

note with or without prosthetics

Single above knee

AK

note with or without prosthetic

Bilateral above knee

bilateral AK

note with or without prosthetics

Upper limb amputee using one arm

UL-G (grip)

or

UL-P (paddle)

note use of handle grip or modified paddle

Hip disarticulation

HD

 

Hemipelvectomy

HP

 

 

 

 

Spinal Cord Injury

Paraplegia

SCI-para

 

Quadriplegia

SCI-quad

noted by an (*) if paddler paddles only on one side, due to grip

 

 

 

Cerebral Palsy

All ambulatory paddlers who do not use a wheelchair

CP

Note if paddler paddles only on one side (*), due to grip and note use of handle grip or modified paddle;

UL-G (grip) or UL-P (paddle)

 

 

 

Blind

All paddlers should use blinders to completely occlude vision

Blind

 

 

 

 

Intellectual Disability

All paddlers with an intellectual disability must have substantial limitation in present functioning characterized by intellectual functioning (the American Association of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities) defines this as an IQ of 70 or below), limitations in two or more of the following adaptive skill areas: communication, self-care, home living, social skills, community use, self-direction, health and safety, functional academics, leisure and work and have acquired their condition before age 18.

The disability categories are quite broad at this time.

As more paddlers submit their scores, the categories will be refined.

Submitting scores:

Please e-mail your score to janwhitaker@frontiernet.net and include the following information:

  • First and last name (may use last initial only, if desired)
  • Address (city / state / province / country)
  • Weight category (Light, Medium, Heavy, Unlimited)
  • Disability
  • 1000 meter time

 

International Paddling Adapter Rankings
1000 Meters: Men

Rank

 Last Name First Name

Weight

 City/State/Province Country Disability

Time

1

 Parks Jamey

H

 Va USA HP

4:52.0

1

 Rapchick Joe

M

 NY USA CP

6:51.0

1

 Major Xavier

H

 NY USA SCI-para

7:00.0

1

 Profitt Matt

H

 Utah USA BK w/p

5:56.0

1

 Llop Quentin

M

 NY USA SCI

7:12.5
1000 Meters: Women

Rank

 Last Name First Name

Weight

 City/State/Province Country Disability

Time

1

 Jopson Tammy

U

 NY USA BK w/p

6:45.0

1

 Beck Susan

H

 NY USA SCI-para

7:13.0

1

 Urschel Kathy

H

 NY USA Blind

7:04.8

1

 Lloyd Rebecca

L

 NY USA SCI-quad

13:57.0

1

 Marcuccilli Deb

M

 NY USA BK w/p, AK w/p

8:00.0