CLASSIFICATION

Paralympian Dan Crees in a gym with Tanja Spencer

Classification determines which athletes are eligible to compete and how they are grouped together for sports competition. Paralympics Australia is responsible for leading the Australian National Classification Program.

Learn about Classification

What is Classification?

Check out our guide to understanding Para sport and Classification pathways.

An athlete being assessed for classification

Who is eligible for Para sport?

Eligible impairments the International Paralympic Committee include in Para sport

Bridget Murphy competing at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Physical Impairment Classification

The National Sport Organisations run classification for athletes with a physical impairment in Australia.

Kane Perris and Luke Zaccaria competing at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Vision Impairment Classification

Paralympics Australia run the vision impairment classification for all para sports in Australia.

Sam von Einem competing at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Intellectual Impairment Classification

Sport Inclusion Australia run classification for athletes with an intellectual impairment in Australia.

Jaylen Brown competing in wheelchair basketball at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Classification Education & Resources

In partnership with Sport Integrity Australia, Paralympics Australia has launched two free education courses.

Rheed McCracken competing in wheelchair racing at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Classifications FAQs

Your quick guide to classifications.

Sean Pollard, Ivy Walker and Josh Hanlon stand on top of a mountain peak

THE START LINE

Your Para Sport Journey Begins Here

LET’S GO

Official cheer squad of the Australian Paralympic Team!

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