Multi-Class

Little Athletics provides an inclusive environment in which barriers to involvement are removed and all people with a disability feel welcome and comfortable to participate.

Little Athletics Victoria provides inclusive opportunities for Multi-Class athletes with physical, intellectual, and/or vision impairments. Ranging from local Centre competition through to state level championships, Multi-Class athletes have opportunities to participate in each of the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, long jump, discus, javelin, shot put, 4x100m and 4x200m relay events. Race running is now available also.

Athletes are required to submit medical reports and meet the minimum impairment criteria in order to compete. For more information on eligibility and how to get involved check out the Australian Athletics Multi-Class Competition Information button below. Multi-Class classification is not required for Centre competition, but is for Region, State, and National.

Note: A Multi-Class athlete may participate in Region and State Competitions with a Provisional Level Classification.

Note: II3 – Sport inclusion Australia
Athletes that have been provided with acknowledgement of an II3 eligibility group from Sport Inclusion Australia (SIA), please note this is under review by Australian Athletics and is yet to be included as a formal classification.

At Centre level athletes will participate in four or five events on any given Little Athletics day which include: running, jumping, throwing, and walking events. A reminder that classification is NOT required to compete in weekly Centre competition.

The Junior Development Squad (JDS) gives U12 – U17 athletes an opportunity to develop additional skills and improve technical competencies through participation in coaching and training sessions with some of Victoria’s leading coaches. Training with other keen and enthusiastic squad members is both fun and motivational and helps develop new friendships based on an enjoyment of athletics.

Each year a set of JDS qualifying standards are developed which reflects the performances of the athletes that were achieved throughout the season.  The standards are adjusted each year, to ensure the athletes are being compared to their peers, rather than against previous athletes.

To view more information on JDS and qualifying standards click on the button below:

Little Athletics Victoria hosts these Region Carnivals & State Championships events each season. Please click on the button below to view.

Little Athletics Victoria is also involved in the Australian Little Athletics Championships (ALAC). ALAC is an annual event that offers both able-bodied and Multi-Class competitors an opportunity to represent their state in team or individual competition (Selection conditions apply).

For more information, please visit LAVic’s ALAC webpage.