STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY

NSWCCC provides opportunities for eligible students enrolled in affiliated schools to participate in the school athletics representative pathway.

COMPETITION FORMAT

The NSWCCC Championships include Para-Athletics events allowing athletes with a range of disabilities to compete in the same race. Times and distances shall be compared as a percentage to the Multi-Disability Standards (MDS) for each classification and places awarded accordingly. The Para-Athletics format provides a means of comparing performances for the purpose of the competition.

EVENTS

100m, 200m, 800m, Long Jump, Shot Put & Discus

GENDER

Boys & Girls

AGE CATEGORIES

12 to 15 years & 16 + years - A competitor whose significant birthday occurs during the current year is eligible for that age event only. No competitor may enter both junior and senior events.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ATHLETICS CLASSIFICATION EXPLAINED

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Hearing Impaired

Hearing aids will be removed on the start line or event one minute prior to the start or after all final instructions have been given, whichever is the latter.

Visually Impaired

T11 must run with a guide. T12 may elect to run with a guide. The guide runner must wear a bright vest supplied by the local organising committee. Athletes must bring their own guide. It is the responsibility of the guide to ensure that the athlete is properly orientated in the start position. As a vision impaired runner crosses the finish line, the guide must be behind the athlete. T11 competitors must wear opaque glasses or appropriate substitute when competing. The method of guidance for T11/12 is the choice of the athlete. The athlete may choose to use an elbow lead, a tether or to run free. In addition, the athlete may receive verbal instruction from the Guide-runner. Guide-runners must not push or propel in order to gain an advantage at any stage during a race.