SIGHT CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES

Written For BCEW By Tim Guttridge, Geoff Smith & Miles Northwood

Last Updated

1^st February 2009

Disputes about sight classification have been detrimental to our game in the past, therefore, 

it is important that procedures laid down by BCEW are adhered to. 

This will allow BCEW to keep proper records and will help to minimise future conflict on sight classification.

(1.1) It is the responsibility of all players, to ensure that the procedures for sight classification are followed, as outlined in these procedures.

(1.2) All players should be classified under the Blind Cricket England and Wales sight classifications. British Blind Sport, World Blind Cricket Council or IBSA classification will be recognised.

(1.3) All players new to blind cricket, must use the BCEW sight classification form when seeking classification. Players should seek classification as quickly as possible, to avoid any disputes or the possibility of them not being allowed to play in BCEW competition.

(1.4) All players must seek classification (as in 1.3 above) with in three months from the date they started to play in BCEW competition. Classification must be performed by a properly qualified ophthalmic professional (optometrist or consultant ophthalmologist).

(1.5) It is the responsibility of all players to keep a copy of their completed BCEW sight classification form, and to send the original to the general secretary of BCEW.