The U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program is available for Soldiers with physical disabilities who demonstrate the commitment and skill to pursue elite level competitions. The program provides the support and training to compete and succeed in national and international competitions and the Paralympic Games, while maintaining a professional military career. The Program strives to enhance the rehabilitation, readiness, and quality of life for injured Soldiers through Paralympic sports. The sports listed under Paralympic Sports by Disability Group are the sports available in WCAP's Paralympic Program.
WCAP offers all members of the Army (Active, Reserve, and National Guard) the same opportunity for selection. All Soldiers must be retainable and fit for duty. Soldiers who are selected from the Reserve and National Guard will be brought on Active Duty to participate in the program. Soldiers applying for the program must demonstrate the potential to achieve and maintain a high national ranking in the Paralympic Sport.
For more information about the U.S. Army WCAP Para Program, please contact:
1LT David Garza
U.S. Army WCAP Para Liaison
(619) 952-0656
David.N.Garza3.mil@mail.mil
Paralympic Summer Sports
Archery
Basketball
Boccia
Canoe
Cycling
Equestrian
Fencing
Goalball
Judo
Powerlifting
Rowing
Rugby
Sailing
Shooting
Soccer
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Track and Field
Triathlon
Volleyball
Paralympic Winter Sports
Alpine Skiing
Biathlon
Curling
Nodic Skiing
Sledge Hockey
Wheelchair Curling
Army World Class Athlete Program Paralympic Entry Standards
1. The Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) supports and guides nationally ranked Soldier-athletes who compete and succeed in the Olympic and Paralympic Games, while maintaining military careers and promoting the U.S. Army to the world. WCAP was established to provide Soldiers of world-class caliber with the opportunity to train full time for national and international sports competitions leading to selection and participation with United States national teams, while maintaining their military specialties. Soldiers selected to participate in the program serve in this assignment at the discretion of the Army and may be released and reassigned from the program at any time based on the needs of the Army.
2. In furtherance of this mission, only Soldier-athletes, who meet the criteria below will be considered for admittance into the program. Any athlete applying to the WCAP who fails to meet the criteria should expect to have their application denied. Furthermore, merely meeting the entrance standard does not guarantee admittance into the program. The standards laid out are the minimum for consideration of a potential applicant.
3. Soldier-athletes who meet the standards below are deemed athletically qualified for entry into the Army WCAP and will considered for acceptance in to the program for the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games Tokyo, Japan or the 2022 Winter Paralympic Games at Beijing, China.
2020 SUMMER PARALYMPIC SPORTS:
ARCHERY:
Must meet the 2016 Para USAT minimum qualifying score for the 72 Arrow Qualification Round in the event for which applying:
Division 720 Round Score
Men’s Individual Compound – W1 575+
Men’s Individual Compound Open 630+
Men’s Individual Recurve Open 560+
Women’s Individual Compound – W1 500+
Women’s Individual Compound Open 600+
Women’s Individual Recurve Open 520+
More information on the sport of Para-Archery can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Archery
BADMINTON:
No specific entry standards. Applicants will be considered based on their past experience in the sport and their potential to be selected to the U.S. Paralympic Team. Recommendations from the National Governing Body and USA Paralympics will be a major consideration in the selection process. More information on the sport of Badminton can be found at https://www.teamusa.org/usa-badminton/para
BOCCIA:
No specific entry standards. Applicants will be considered based on their past experience in the sport and their potential to be selected to the U.S. Paralympic Team. Recommendations from the National Governing Body and USA Paralympics will be a major consideration in the selection process. More information on the sport of Boccia can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Boccia.aspx
CANOE/KAYAK:
No specific entry standards. Applicants will be considered based on their past experience in the sport and their potential to be selected to the U.S. Paralympic Team. Recommendations from the National Governing Body and USA Paralympics will be a major consideration in the selection process. More information on the sport of Canoe/Kayak can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/USA%20Canoe%20Kayak/Disciplines/Paracanoe
CYCLING:
Must meet the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Cycling “Talent Pool” standard in at least one event for which applying:
Road Events Sport Classification Talent Pool Standard (time per kilometer)
Bicycle TT Men C1 01:41.17
C2 01:37.41
C3 01:32.16
C4 01:27.53
C5 01:26.11
Handcycle TT Men H1 02:59.63
H2 02:13.89
H3 01:44.17
H4 01:43.52
H5 01:42.34
Tricycle TT Men T1 02:37.09
T2 01:56.64
Bicycle TT Women WC1 01:57.36
WC2 01:53.00
WC3 01:46.91
WC4 01:41.54
WC5 01:39.90
Handcycle TT Women WH1 03:28.38
WH2 02:35.31
WH3 02:00.84
WH4 02:00.09
WH5 01:58.72
Tricycle TT Women WT1 03:02.23
WT2 02:15.31
Track Events Sport Classification Talent Pool Standard
3km Pursuit Men C1 04:17.28
C2 04:04.40
C3 03:49.22
C4 05:00.75
C5 04:53.35
1km TT Men C1 01:24.03
C2 01:20.76
C3 01:14.83
C4 01:11.66
C5 01:09.75
3km Pursuit Women C1 04:59.49
C2 04:37.52
C3 04:40.01
C4 04:21.00
C5 04:03.83
500m TT Women C1 00:48.58
C2 00:47.27
C3 00:46.68
C4 00:43.55
C5 00:40.66
More information on the sport of Para-Cycling can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Sports/Cycling
EQUESTRIAN:
No specific entry standards. Applicants will be considered based on their past experience in the sport and their potential to be selected to the U.S. Paralympic Team. Recommendations from the National Governing Body and USA Paralympics will be a major consideration in the selection process. More information on the sport of Equestrian can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Equestrian.aspx
GOALBALL:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Goalball can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Goalball.aspx
JUDO:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Judo can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Judo.aspx
PARATRIATHLON:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Triathlon can be found at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/Elite/~/link.aspx?_id=548C0C070F66483FB97915DA32CE4ADE&_z=z
POWERLIFTING:
Must have achieved the minimum qualifying standard (MQS) for the Paralympic Games at an IPC recognized competition in the weight class for which applying:
Men’s Event MQS
Up to 49.0 kg 105.0 kg
Up to 54.0 kg 115.0 kg
Up to 59.0 kg 125.0 kg
Up to 65.0 kg 135.0 kg
Up to 72.0 kg 142.0 kg
Up to 80.0 kg 150.0 kg
Up to 88.0 kg 157.0 kg
Up to 97.0 kg 165.0 kg
Up to 107.0 kg 172.0 kg
Over 107.0 kg 180.0 kg
Women’s Event MQS
Up to 41.0 kg 57.0 kg
Up to 45.0 kg 60.0 kg
Up to 50.0 kg 62.0 kg
Up to 55.0 kg 65.0 kg
Up to 61.0 kg 67.0 kg
Up to 67.0 kg 70.0 kg
Up to 73.0 kg 72.0 kg
Up to 79.0 kg 77.0 kg
Up to 86.0 kg 82.0 kg
Over 86.0 kg 87.0 kg
More information on the sport of Powerlifting can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Powerlifting.aspx
ROWING:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Rowing can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Rowing.aspx
SHOOTING:
Must meet the 2016 USA Shooting IPC MQS in at least one event for which applying:
Discipline Gender Classification Qualification Score
10m Air Rifle Standing Men SH1 563
10m Air Rifle Standing Women SH1 367
10m Air Prone Mixed SH1 594
10m Air Standing Mixed SH2 590
10m Air Rifle Prone Mixed SH2 594
50m Rifle Prone Mixed SH1 564
50m Free Rifle 3x40 Men SH1 1080
50m Sport Rifle 3x20 Women SH1 530
10m Air Pistol Men SH1 545
10m Air Pistol Women SH1 347
25m Sport Pistol Mixed SH1 540
50m Free Pistol Mixed SH1 505
More information on the sport of Shooting can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Shooting.aspx
SITTING VOLLEYBALL:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Sitting Volleyball can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Sitting%20Volleyball.aspx
SOCCER:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team for 5-A-Side; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Soccer can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Soccer.aspx
SWIMMING:
Must meet the 2016 “National B Team Standard” in at least one event for which applying for:
Event Classification Men’s B Team Standard Women’s B Team Standard
50 Free S3 0:46.05 NA
S4 0:41.45 0:48.35
S5 0:35.35 0:39.80
S6 0:31.55 0:37.90
S7 0:29.90 0:34.95
S8 0:27.65 0:33.15
S9 0:27.25 0:30.75
S10 0:25.10 0:30.10
S11 0:27.70 0:33.25
Event Classification Men’s B Team Standard Women’s B Team Standard
50 Free S12 0:25.60 0:29.15
S13 0:25.30 0:29.35
100 Free S3 1:41.70 2:05.75
S4 1:30.05 NA
S5 1:19.50 1:26.70
S6 1:11.40 1:20.65
S7 1:04.60 1:16.25
S8 1:01.25 1:11.80
S9 0:59.50 1:06.80
S10 0:55.40 1:04.65
S11 1:02.60 1:13.75
S13 0:56.10 1:05.00
200 Free S2 5:13.45 NA
S3 3:48.70 NA
S4 3:10.70 NA
S5 2:51.30 3:04.90
S14 2:05.95 2:21.55
400 Free S6 5:27.15 5:50.40
S7 5:01.10 5:34.90
S8 4:46.60 5:24.85
S9 4:31.50 4:57.00
S10 4:20.60 4:51.10
S11 4:55.80 5:36.30
S13 4:23.70 4:56.10
50 Back S1 1:37.05 NA
S2 1:09.10 1:08.40
S3 0:48.80 1:10.35
S4 0:49.55 0:57.05
S5 0:40.85 0:47.55
100 Back S1 3:04.20 NA
S2 2:17.40 2:31.80
S6 1:19.75 1:33.50
S7 1:16.15 1:29.60
S8 1:11.75 1:24.20
S9 1:06.90 1:15.90
S10 1:03.75 1:12.45
S11 1:11.65 1:23.90
S12 1:04.65 1:13.65
S13 1:04.15 1:16.80
S14 1:07.75 1:13.00
50 Breast SB2 1:01.45 NA
SB3 0:52.75 1:12.90
100 Breast SB4 1:42.10 2:02.00
SB5 1:41.70 1:56.30
SB6 1:31.45 1:45.95
SB7 1:26.75 1:41.85
Event Classification Men’s B Team Standard Women’s B Team Standard
100 Breast SB8 1:14.65 1:26.55
SB9 1:10.75 1:23.50
SB11 1:18.15 1:35.75
SB13 1:10.40 1:25.60
SB14 1:11.85 1:25.25
50 Fly S5 0:39.05 0:48.95
S6 0:33.00 0:41.20
S7 0:32.30 0:38.30
100 Fly S8 1:05.10 1:16.95
S9 1:03.80 1:13.60
S10 1:00.65 1:12.55
S11 1:07.95 NA
S13 0:59.30 1:11.25
150 IM SM3 3:10.20 NA
SM4 2:48.25 3:41.15
200IM SM5 NA 3:39.00
SM6 2:52.60 3:24.00
SM7 2:45.05 3:17.40
SM8 2:34.55 2:57.95
SM9 2:27.30 2:45.70
SM10 2:21.50 2:41.65
SM11 2:35.15 3:07.95
SM13 2:16.75 2:37.90
SM14 2:27.75 2:43.40
More information on the sport of Swimming can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Swimming.aspx
TABLE TENNIS:
No specific entry standards. Applicants will be considered based on their past experience in the sport and their potential to be selected to the U.S. Paralympic Team. Recommendations from the National Governing Body and USA Paralympics will be a major consideration in the selection process. More information on the sport of Table Tennis can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Table%20Tennis.aspx
TAEKWONDO:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Taekwondo can be found at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Taekwondo
TRACK & FIELD:
Must meet the 2016 “National Team B Standard” in at least one event for which applying:
Event Classification Men’s B Team Standard Women’s B Team Standard
100m T11 0:11.50 0:12.75
T12 0:11.16 0:12.34
T13 0:11.34 0:12.81
T33 0:19.06 0:19.01
T34 0:16.03 0:19.01
T35 0:13.33 0:16.75
100m T36 0:12.47 0:15.14
T37 0:11.78 0:14.36
T38 0:11.74 0:13.35
T42 0:12.72 0:16.33
T43 0:11.25 0:13.70
T44 0:11.25 0:13.70
T45 0:11.12 0:13.13
T46 0:11.12 0:13.13
T47 0:11.12 0:13.13
T51 0:22.03 0:21.15
T52 0:18.02 0:21.15
T53 0:15.38 0:17.55
T54 0:14.30 0:16.78
200m T11 0:23.46 0:26.50
T12 0:22.58 0:26.01
T13 0:23.10 0:26.66
T33 0:28.50 NA
T34 0:28.50 0:34.00
T35 0:27.18 0:35.00
T36 0:26.09 0:31.75
T37 0:23.67 0:30.20
T38 0:24.00 0:28.74
T42 0:26.42 NA
T43 0:22.59 0:28.75
T44 0:22.59 0:28.75
T45 0:22.58 0:27.08
T46 0:22.58 0:27.08
T47 0:22.58 0:27.08
T51 NA 0:39.04
T52 0:32.45 0:39.04
T53 0:27.17 0:30.35
T54 0:25.09 0:29.87
400m T11 0:54.00 1:02.50
T12 0:50.85 1:00.30
T13 0:50.30 0:59.80
T20 0:50.67 1:02.30
Event Classification Men’s B Team Standard Women’s B Team Standard
T33 0:55.69 NA
T34 0:55.69 NA
T36 0:56.50 NA
T37 0:54.00 1:08.16
T38 0:53.50 1:05.59
T43 0:52.75 1:05.60
T44 0:52.75 1:05.60
T45 0:50.10 1:03.00
T46 0:50.10 1:03.00
T47 0:50.10 1:03.00
400m T51 1:26.39 1:18.50
T52 1:03.05 1:18.50
T53 0:50.40 0:57.77
T54 0:48.00 0:57.51
800m T11 NA 2:25.17
T12 NA 2:25.17
800m T13 1:58.00 NA
T33 1:50.73 2:12.99
T34 1:50.73 2:12.99
T36 2:18.04 NA
T37 2:11.70 NA
T38 2:14.72 NA
T52 1:42.00 1:55.10
T53 1:42.00 1:55.10
T54 1:36.60 1:50.87
1500m T11 4:19.00 5:35.00
T12 4:04.00 5:10.00
T13 4:04.00 5:10.00
T20 4:00.08 4:50.03
T37 4:23.05 NA
T38 4:22.50 NA
T45 4:09.00 5:06.00
T46 4:09.00 5:06.00
T51 4:00.15 NA
T53 3:02.50 3:27.50
T54 3:02.50 3:27.50
5000m T11 16:11.00 NA
T12 15:16.00 NA
T13 15:16.00 NA
T53 10:21.00 12:05.00
T54 10:21.00 12:05.00
Marathon T11 2:39:50.00 3:22:00.00
T12 2:39:50.00 3:22:00.00
T42 2:50:00.00 NA
T43 2:50:00.00 NA
T44 2:50:00.00 NA
Event Classification Men’s B Team Standard Women’s B Team Standard
T45 2:41:10.00 3:22:00.00
T46 2:41:10.00 3:22:00.00
T51 NA 2:30:00.00
T52 1:25:00.00 2:30:00.00
T53 1:25:00.00 1:49:00.00
T54 NA 1:49:00.00
Long Jump F11 6.07m 4.44m
F12 6.74m 5.19m
F13 6.55m NA
F20 6.68m 5.10m
Long Jump F36 5.21m NA
F37 5.71m 4.31m
F38 5.50m 4.26m
F42 5.55m 3.55m
F43 6.23m 4.88m
F44 6.23m 4.88m
F45 6.64m 4.99m
F46 6.64m 4.99m
F47 6.64m 4.99m
Triple Jump F46 13.58m NA
F47 13.58m NA
High Jump F12 1.80m NA
F42 1.68m NA
F43 1.94m NA
F44 1.94m NA
F45 1.81m NA
F46 1.81m NA
F47 1.81m NA
Discus F11 35.87m 26.00m
F12 44.31m 36.87m
F33 35.77m NA
F34 35.77m NA
F36 49.59m NA
F37 49.59m 29.12m
F38 NA 29.12m
F40 NA 21.30m
F41 NA 21.30m
F42 41.30m NA
F43 51.00m 27.10m
F44 51.00m 27.10m
F46 46.38m NA
F51 16.50m 8.00m
F52 16.50m 8.00m
F53 20.00m NA
F54 36.37m 18.15m
F55 36.37m 18.15m
Event Classification Men’s B Team Standard Women’s B Team Standard
F56 36.37m 28.00m
F57 41.72m 28.00m
Javelin F11 40.00m 16.60m
F12 54.19m 34.45m
F13 56.51m 34.45m
F33 31.32m NA
F34 31.32m 16.76m
F37 43.11m 28.00m
F38 44.40m 26.48m
F40 35.50m NA
Javelin F41 35.50m NA
F42 47.61m NA
F43 50.63m NA
F44 50.63m NA
F45 48.25m 30.50m
F46 48.25m 30.50m
F47 48.25m 30.50m
F53 24.72m 15.00m
F54 24.72m 15.00m
F55 23.53m 16.35m
F56 37.99m 16.35m
F57 37.99m 17.77m
Shot Put F11 14.39m 11.76m
F12 14.39m 11.76m
F20 14.24m 12.00m
F32 7.95m 4.86m
F33 10.00m 4.50m
F34 10.05m 6.98m
F35 12.42m 8.75m
F36 11.86m 8.90m
F37 13.75m 9.95m
F38 11.50m 9.95m
F40 7.04m 4.50m
F41 11.42m 6.60m
F42 12.60m NA
F43 NA 10.00m
F44 14.57m 10.00m
F46 14.20m NA
F53 7.50m 3.95m
F54 10.88m 6.22m
F55 10.88m 7.16m
F56 12.35m 9.95m
F57 12.35m 9.95m
Club F31 31.02m 19.10m
F32 31.02m 19.10m
F51 24.04m 14.60m
More information on the sport of Track & Field can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Sports/Track-and-Field
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Wheelchair Basketball can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Wheelchair%20Basketball.aspx
WHEELCHAIR FENCING:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Wheelchair Fencing can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Fencing.aspx
WHEELCHAIR RUGBY:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Wheelchair Rugby can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Wheelchair%20Rugby.aspx
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Wheelchair Tennis can be found at
http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Wheelchair%20Tennis.aspx
2022 WINTER PARALYMPIC SPORTS:
ALPINE SKIING:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Alpine Skiing can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Alpine%20Skiing.aspx
NORDIC SKIING:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Nordic Skiing can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/Home/US%20Paralympics/Sports/Nordic%20Skiing.aspx
SLEDGE HOCKEY:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Sledge Hockey can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Sports/Sled-Hockey
SNOWBOARDING:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Snowboarding can be found at http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Sports/Snowboarding
WHEELCHAIR CURLING:
A current member of the U.S. Development or Senior National Team; by-name selection must be made by the U.S. Senior National Team Coach. More information on the sport of Snowboarding can be found at
http://www.teamusa.org/US-Paralympics/Sports/Curling
4. If you are interested and think that you may qualify for the WCAP, submit your application according to the instructions located at http://www.thearmywcap.com/
SSG Jen Lee
2014 Paralympic Winter Games
- Sledge Hockey - Gold
