Multi-Class (Para)
Little Athletics is committed to creating opportunities for everyone.
Athletics is a sport for all, with many opportunities to develop skills, participate in different events, and compete through the levels of competition - no matter the level of ability, there is a place in our community!
At Centre level we have the opportunity to provide the very best experience for all athletes through guaranteeing a warm welcome, understanding the athlete’s needs, continued communication with both athletes and parents and respecting and encouraging the athlete in participating in everything they can and want to do.
Also highlighting and encouraging athletes that there is a competition element to pursue if they would like to.
Classification
Classification is a way of grouping athletes of a similar impairment or disability for the purpose of competition. Classification exists to create a “fair” competition and positive sporting experience amongst athletes of different disabilities.
Classification is only required by those Little Athletes wanting to compete at a championship level. It is not required to participate at a centre level.
Each classification is organised through different organisations. See the below listing and links.
For further information about classification, visit the Athletics Australia website. The information portal is for anyone with questions about classification & people wanting to be classified. Here you will also find the Classification Masterlist. This Masterlist shows all athletes who have been classified to compete at a Region, State, National & International level of competition.
Multi-Class Athlete Pathway
Multi Class Competitors
Albion Park LAC Multi Class Group
Get guidance on how to be inclusive of athletes with a disability at your centre below.
More Resources.
Inclusive Coaching for Athletes with a Disability - by Athletics Australia
Inclusive Officiating for Athletes with a Disability - by Athletics Australia
Inclusive Administration at your Centre - by Athletics Australia
Disability Inclusion Policy Template - by Play by the Rules
Inclusion Fact Sheets
Western Blues LAC
Western Blues LAC
FrameRunning (aka RaceRunning)
FrameRunning (also known as RaceRunning) is a relatively new and innovative sport for people with a disability and impaired balance. Participants use a custom built FrameRunner tricycle that doesn’t have pedals, meaning balance is not a problem.
There are currently 30 countries internationally with registered FrameRunning participants. Australia is currently in the third wave of countries developing FrameRunning.
FrameRunning is a great athletics event for individuals with cerebral palsy, arthritis affected and amputees to participate in. FrameRunning gives people with a disability who otherwise can only get around using an electric wheelchair, manual wheelchair or a walker the ability to move by themselves.
Little Athletics NSW has two FrameRunner bikes available for clinics, activations, inclusion days, and the like. If your centre is interested in accessing these bikes for any of the aforementioned events you may be running, then please get in touch with Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Cheryl Webb at cwebb@lansw.com.au or by calling 02 9633 4511 ext.102.
RaceRunning Australia (RROZ) is the not for profit organisation established through Disability Sports Australia (DSA) to promote, coordinate and build the disability athletics sport of FrameRunning in Australia. RROZ works closely with DSA, Athletics Australia, Little Athletics, Dejay Medical, Physio/ Sports Therapy, Rehabilitation, Research, School and Community groups to increase the participation in a sport that it is a true game changer.