Sports on offer
At CSNSW Sport, we provide inclusive sporting opportunities for students with disabilities.
Our representative pathways for athletes with a disability, with dedicated Multi-Class events include:
- Athletics
- Cross Country
- Sailing (secondary only)
- Swimming
- Triathlon (secondary only).
Multi-class events allow athletes with disabilities to compete equitably.
They compare performances to world records or set standards for their classification.
Who can compete?
Athletes with a current, eligible classification (provisional, national, international, or review status) can compete in multi-class events.
Classification
To compete, students must undergo a classification process through a peak body, which groups athletes based on their abilities to ensure fair competition.
This system is managed by national sporting associations under the guidance of the International Paralympic Committee.
Classification categories
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Vision Impairment
- Intellectual Impairment
- Physical Impairment
- Transplant Recipients.
Getting classified
To get classified:
- complete a classification eligibility application form
- submit the required medical documentation to the classifying body
- visit a specialist/medical practitioner
- submit your application.
More information
- We aim to make sports accessible to all students, regardless of disability.
- Contact your diocese directly to see how you can get involved.
For more information, visit our sports website page on students with a disability.