Little Athletics develops children of all abilities, providing a warm and inclusive environment for all young people to be their best.

We aim to provide an inclusive environment in which barriers to involvement are removed and all people with a disability feel welcome and comfortable to participate.

WHAT IS MULTI-CLASS? /

Little Athletics Victoria provides inclusive opportunities for 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, long jump, discus, shot put, 4x100m and 4x200m relay events.

WHO CAN COMPETE? /

Multi-Class is open to athletes with a physical, intellectual or vision impairment. 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 Para-athletics information sheet below.

HOW DO I GET CLASSIFIED /

Impairment  Classification Forms
Physical Impairment Athletics Australia (Click here)
Vision Impairment Paralympics Australia (Click here)
Intellectual Impairment Sport Inclusion Australia (Click here)
Hearing Impairment Deaf Sports Australia (Click here)
Transplant Athletes Transplant Australia (Click here)

Note: An athlete may participate in Region and State Competitions with a Provisional Level Classification.

View a classification walkthrough video below:

WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE FOR ME AS A MULTI-CLASS ATHLETE? /

CENTRE COMPETITION

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.

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT SQUAD

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:

REGION CARNIVALS & STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS

Little Athletics Victoria hosts these Region Carnivals & State Championships events each season:

Championship Qualifying Region Carnival Age Groups Maximum Events
State Relay Championships Region Relay Carnivals U9 – U17 Four
State Combined Event Championships U9 – U17 Four – Seven
State Track and Field Championships Region Track and Field Carnivals U9 – U17 Five
State Cross-Country Relay Championships U9 – U17 One
State Cross-Country Championships Region Cross-Country Carnivals U9 – U17 One
State Race Walking Road Championships U9 – U17 One

NATIONAL EVENTS

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.

Coles Little Athletics Australia holds an annual National U15 camp over four days held at Gold Coast Performance Centre. It’s an elite camp and a great opportunity for athletes to improve their athletic skills and have a great time doing it! The camp is designed to provide elite coaching and active participation in athletics.

Selection conditions apply visit the LAA National U15 Camp webpage for more information:

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES /

View Document
Multi-Class Guide Flyer
Mutli-Class Guide Image
Multi-Class Flyer
Multi-Class Image Flyer
Para-Athletics
Sport Inclusion Australia – Eligibility
Free Sport Integrity Australia – Classification Course
LAA Centre Guidelines for Multi-Class Inclusion/Participation