Athletes with a Vision Impairment

Are you wanting to get active, meet new people and participate at your local athletics club?

Athletics can help you connect to a range of opportunities where you can be involved in athletics activities and programs at your local club as well as participate in state blind and low vision competitions. We also have an elite pathway program that offers you the opportunity to represent Australia at the Paralympics.

Classification

Vision Impairment (Sport Classes TF11-13)

NEW ATHLETES WITH A VISION IMPAIRMENT

Paralympics Australia is responsible for managing classification opportunities for athletes with a vision impairment. Athletes wishing to obtain a Vision Impairment Classification must contact Paralympics Australia directly, first filling out the request for classification form. This process puts athletes and families in direct contact with Paralympics Australia and limits any confusion around the process. 

Athletes seeking a review for National Vision classification are also required to fill out the request for classification form linked above.

ATHLETES WISHING TO REPRESENT AUSTRALIA AT AN INTERNATIONAL EVENT

Athletes who wish to represent Australia at an international competition please contact the Paralympic Pathways Lead by email or 03 8646 4560.