STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY
NSWCCC provides opportunities for eligible students enrolled in affiliated schools to participate in the school cross country 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 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
3km cross country course within the specified qualifying time
GENDER
Boys & Girls
AGE CATEGORIES
12/13 years, 14/15 years & 16/19 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.
ELIGIBLE CATEGORIES
The following classifications can participate in Cross Country:
Hearing (T01)
Visually (T11, T12, T13)
Intellectual (T20)
Cerebral Palsy (T35-36, T37, T38)
Short Stature (T40-T41)
Amputee & Les Autres (T44, T45-46)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ATHLETICS CLASSIFICATION EXPLAINED
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Hearing Impaired
Hearing aids will be removed on the line one minute prior to the start or after all final instructions have been given, whichever is the latter.
T01 Athletes will be supplied with a coloured wrist band to wear whilst competing.
Visually Impaired
T11/12 must run with a guide and cannot be tethered.
T13 may elect to run with a guide who cannot be tethered.
The guide runner must wear a bright vest supplied by the convener.
It is the responsibility of the guide to ensure that the athlete is properly orientated in the start position. The athlete must have a guide for the entire race.
Athletes must bring their own guide.
Competitor and guide are in competition to be regarded as a team.
As a vision impaired runner crosses the finish line, the guide must be behind the athlete.
The method of guidance is the choice of the athlete. He or she may choose to use an elbow lead or run free. Holding the athlete, or the athlete’s clothing is not permitted. An exception to the rule may be allowed if the guide is needed to assist the athlete over an obstacle. Tethering between guide and athlete is not permitted. Official need to be consulted prior to the athlete’s event if this is required. In addition, the runner may receive verbal instruction from the guide.
At no time may the guide pull the athlete, or propel the athlete forward by pushing. Infringement of this rule may lead to disqualification – except where identified in 6.
Over distances of 1500m two guides are allowed. Only one exchange of guides is permitted for each runner. No runner may be accompanied by more than one guide at a time. The exchange must take place without hindrance to other runners. The intention to change guides must be notified in advance to the officials. The officials will determine the conditions of the change-over.
It is the responsibility of the each team to have skilled the guide runners prior to the start.
For information regarding classification and the application form to compete go to the Students With a Disability webpage