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Para Va'a

Para Va'a is an adaptive form of Va'a racing for Para paddlers. The IVF through Para Va'a is able to offer va'a racing opportunities for all regardless of physical abilities.

Since 2002 Para paddlers have competed at IVF World Sprint Championships, with developments in equipment, rules and classifications evolving over that time. The first official classified competition took place at the 2008 World Sprints in Sacramento.  

Through Para Va'a the IVF have formed a partnership with the International Canoe Federation (ICF) to work towards the development and increased participation of Para Va'a so that it may be considered as a discipline in the Paralympic Games. 

The IVF and ICF share a para classification system that has recently been updated and sees paddlers classified into 3 different levels of physical ability to ensure an even play field when racing. 

Para Va'a racing includes V1, V3, V6 & V12 racing.

We encourage countries embrace Para Va'a and provide pathways for paddlers of all abilities. 

Para Classifications 
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All Para athletes at the 2018 World Sprints were reclassified. All those with ICF classifications can be found in the Master lit found here 

​All Para Va’a Athletes wishing to be classified must have the following forms (see below) completed and returned to paravaa@ivfiv.org 

Please note: All forms must be complete in English and any translations must be certified
  • IVF Para Va’a Classification Application form
  • IVF Para Va’a Paddler Ddiagnosis form
  • IVF Para Va’a Doctors Certificate form
  • IVF Para Va’a Information and Consent form
  • IVF Para Va’a Medical complications and emergency measures
  • IVF Para Va’a Vision form (If applicable)

Further information regarding scheduling and classifying please contact paravaa@ivfiv.org or your area-coordinator

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​John Court  - Chair of the IVF Para Va'a Commitee 

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Para Va'a Forms for Athletes
ivf_para_vaa_classification_application_form.pdf
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ivf_para_vaa_paddler_diagnosis_form_2018.pdf
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ivf_para_vaa_doctors_certificate_form_2018.docx
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ivf_para_vaa_vision_form_2018.pdf
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ivf_para_vaa__info_and_consent_form_2018.pdf
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ivf_para_vaa_declaration_of_medical_complications_and_emergency_measures_2018.pdf
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ivf_para_vaa_process_flow_chart_2018.pdf
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Para Va'a Rules and Information (English/French)
ivf_para_vaa_rules_and__information_2018_.pdf
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ivf_para_vaa_rules_and__information_2018__french.pdf
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Para Va'a Forms used in Classification
para_vaa_forms_used_in_classification.zip
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  • Home
  • Events
    • World Championship Bid documents
    • Championship Records
    • Race Rules
    • Anti-Doping
    • 2020 World Sprint Elite & Club >
      • Event Quota
    • 2021 World Distance Championship
    • 2022 IVF World Sprint Championship
    • Area Co-ordinators
    • Online Entries (Login)
  • Para Va'a
  • History of Va'a
    • Past World Events 1984 - 2019 >
      • 2019 Australia - Distance
      • 2018 Tahiti - Sprints
      • 2017 Tahiti - Distance
      • 2016 Australia
      • 2014 Brazil
      • 2012 Canada
      • 2010 New Caledonia
      • 2008 California
      • 2006 New Zealand
      • 2004 Hawaii
      • 2002 Tahiti
      • 2000 Australia
      • 1998 Fiji
      • 1996 New Caledonia
      • 1994 Samoa
      • 1992 California
      • 1990 New Zealand
      • 1988 Hawaii
      • 1986 Tahiti
      • 1984 California
  • About the IVF
    • IVF Grant Program 2020
    • Members
    • Annual General Meeting
    • Officers & Board
    • IVF Strategic Plan
    • Bylaws
  • Contact Us