Students with a Disability

Students with a Disability

Please use the below link for further information 
https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/sport/disabilities’

The above information is based on information provided from the School Sport Unit - Department of Education. 

Swimming Class - S19 - for Autism

“Swimmers with such conditions as autism and Asperger syndrome. These disorders are characterised by difficulties in social interaction and communication and a restricted and repetitive repertoire of interests and activities.”

S19 Classification is through Sport Inclusion Australia. 

For more information –

Autism Impairment eligibility form (only recognised for swimming at present)

Autism Impairment guide

All students wishing to go through the swimming pathway in a multi class event must contact their diocese.

Please note - students must be formally classified and meet certain intellectual and adaptive standards. To participate in the pathways, students must have commenced the classification process with Sport Inclusion Australia

Athletics & Cross-Country Class - ii-3 - for Autism

NSWPSSA will be implementing an ii-3 Class in the Multi-Class program for students with Autism in Athletics & Cross-Country events.

Information regarding ii-3 Classification, please follow the link below:

https://app.education.nsw.gov.au/sport/disability-and-inclusion/MULTICLASS

Please note: students who compete in the ii-3 Classification cannot progress to any School Sport Australia in that classification. This is a state-based classification.