Sports classification (GDR)
The sports classification of the DTSB of the GDR represented a classification into different categories of proven performance in competitive sports.
The graduation ranged in the various sports from performance class III to the Honored Master of Sports .
Concern and content
The sports classification introduced in the GDR in 1954 was based on the existing system in the Soviet Union and, with standardized requirements, was intended to be an incentive for increasing athletic performance on the basis of targeted and regular training. In 1956 it was expanded to include a youth classification and in 1961 a child classification in some sports. Since 1956, referees and referees have been classified in such performance classes.
Classification
The classification was made for children up to the age of 14, for young people from 14 to 18 years, for adults from 18 years and for referees without age limit.
The sports associations of the DTSB of the GDR carried out the classification into the individual performance classes. It was divided into the following performance classes: master class ( master of sports ) and performance classes I, II and III. The honorary title of Honored Master of Sport could be awarded for special sporting successes as well as for coaches, sports teachers, sports scientists and sports officials who primarily work in the field of competitive sports.
Classification and confirmation
The classification was based on established performance standards or placements in important competitions and championships. The standards were based on the current international level of performance, e.g. B. the "Eternal World Best List" (average of the 20 best) reviewed and updated annually. Achievements made for the master class or for the title of master of sport were usually only recognized by important competitions or championships.
For example, in athletics, sports classification III in the 100 m run of men showed 12.0 seconds, class II 11.4 seconds, class I 10.6 seconds and master class 10.2 seconds. The required performances in the men's marathon were: Class III: 3:25:00 hours, Class II: 3:00:00, Class I: 2:35:00, master class: 2:19:00 hours (as of 1977 ).
The sport classification passed even in non-competitive sports such as rock climbing and hiking. For sports hiking, the routes to be mastered were rated with points. One point was awarded for 1 km of hiking, 100 m ascent and 200 m descent. The norms were 300 points for class III, 500 for class II, 700 for class I and 1200 for the master class.
For rock climbing, the standards for classification have been adapted with the constantly increasing level of performance. While in 1957 ten routes with difficulty VII (according to the Saxon scale ) had to be climbed in the lead to reach the master class , in 1985 20 routes with difficulty IX had to be climbed. The inspections submitted by the climbers had to be confirmed by the section head of the sports community.
Classification certificate and sports classification pin
As confirmation of the fulfilled performance standard, the responsible technical committees of the sports associations issued a corresponding certificate that entitles them to wear the respective sports classification needle. This showed a golden oak leaf on a silver background for the master class, a golden, silver or bronze oak leaf for the performance classes I, II and III - for adults on a white background, for children on a light blue background, for young people on a dark blue background and for judges red background.
The design of the sport classification needles has been modified several times. There are different versions from 1956 to 1960 (runner on coat of arms black-red-gold with inscription GDR and year), 1961 to 1981 (oak leaf) and 1981 to 1989 (logo of the DTSB of the GDR, classification level and sloping oak leaf).
Requirements for sports classification using the example of athletics
The following requirements are correct as of 1977.
| discipline | Master class | Performance class | ||
| I. | II | III | ||
| Men | ||||
| 100 m | 10.2 s | 10.6 s | 11.4 s | 12.0 s |
| 200 m | 20.7 s | 21.8 s | 23.6 s | 24.5 s |
| 400 m | 46.1 s | 48.6 s | 52.5 s | 55.6 s |
| 800 m | 1: 46.8 min | 1: 51.5 min | 1: 57.0 min | 2: 10.0 min |
| 1500 m | 3: 40.5 min | 3: 50.0 min | 4: 00.0 min | 4: 30.0 min |
| 3000 m | 8:22 min | 8:55 min | 9:50 min | |
| 5000 m | 13:44 min | 14:30 min | 16:00 min | 17:10 min |
| 10,000 m | 28:45 min | 31:20 min | 33:50 min | 36:10 min |
| 25 km | 1:26 h | 1:37 h | 1:48 h | |
| 35 km | 2:10 h | 2:28 h | 2:45 h | |
| marathon | 2:19 h | 2:35 h | 3:00 h | 3:25 h |
| 110 m hurdles | 13.8 s | 15.2 s | 16.6 s | 18.0 s |
| 400 m hurdles | 50.3 s | 55.0 s | 60.0 s | 64.5 s |
| 2000 m obstacle | 5:46 min | 6:25 min | 7:00 min | |
| 3000 m obstacle | 8:38 min | 9:50 min | 10:35 min | 11:00 min |
| 10000 m walking | 45:30 min | 50:00 min | 58:00 min | |
| 20 km walking | 1:29 h | 1:34 h | 1:50 h | 2:00 h |
| 35 km of walking | 3:20 h | 3:40 h | 4:00 h | |
| 50 km of walking | 4:25 h | 4:55 h | 5:30 h | 6:00 h |
| high jump | 2.20 m | 2.04 m | 1.85 m | 1.72 m |
| Pole vault | 5.25 m | 4.70 m | 3.80 m | 3.20 m |
| Long jump | 7.95 m | 7.25 m | 6.50 m | 5.95 m |
| Triple jump | 16.45 m | 15.00 m | 13.25 m | 12.10 m |
| Shot put | 19.40 m | 16.00 m | 14.00 m | 12.00 m |
| Discus throw | 60.00 m | 50.00 m | 44.00 m | 35.00 m |
| Hammer throw | 70.00 m | 58.00 m | 48.00 m | 36.00 m |
| Javelin throw | 82.50 m | 68.00 m | 56.00 m | 47.00 m |
| Decathlon | 7750 pts. | 6800 pts. | 6000 pts. | 4400 pts. |
| Women | ||||
| 100 m | 11.3 s | 11.7 s | 12.6 s | 13.5 s |
| 200 m | 23.1 s | 24.4 s | 26.2 s | 28.0 s |
| 400 m | 51.9 s | 55.4 s | 59.8 s | 66.0 s |
| 800 m | 2: 02.0 min | 2: 08.5 min | 2: 23.0 min | 2: 38.0 min |
| 1500 m | 4:14 min | 4:27 min | 4:52 min | 5:16 min |
| 3000 m | 9:14 min | 9:50 min | 10:55 min | 11:55 min |
| 100 m hurdles | 13.3 s | 14.2 s | 15.4 s | 16.6 s |
| 400 m hurdles | 60.0 s | 63.6 s | 68.8 s | 74.0 s |
| high jump | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | 1.60 m | 1.44 m |
| Long jump | 6.50 m | 5.95 m | 5.35 m | 4.70 m |
| Shot put | 17.80 m | 14.20 m | 12.00 m | 9.85 m |
| Discus throw | 58.00 m | 47.00 m | 39.00 m | 32.00 m |
| Javelin throw | 58.50 m | 47.00 m | 38.00 m | 30.00 m |
| Pentathlon | 4350 pts. | 3800 pts. | 3100 pts. | 2500 pts. |
Individual evidence
- ^ A b Small encyclopedia of physical culture and sport. Bibliographisches Institut Leipzig, 1979.
- ↑ Kai Reinhart: We just wanted to do our thing. Campus, Frankfurt 2010, ISBN 978-3-593-39186-1 .