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Multi Class Sports

Once classified, athletes with a disability are eligible to compete in Multi Class races according to their classification and National Sport Class Status, which determines the level of competition the athlete may compete in (i.e. club, regional, state or national level meets).

Multi Class Athletics – multi class athletics refers to the competition structure for Athletes with a disability. It allows for athletes to compete in a fair environment by grouping them according to their classification.

Transplant recipients who are eligible to compete in the World Transplant Games (solid organ or bone marrow recipients) will be eligible to compete under the Athletics Australia TF60 Classification,  

If you wish to participate in either of these competitions, even at a local level, please have the attached form completed by your transplant physician and returned to Transplant Australia by emailing sports@transplant.org.au

Classified Transplant athletes are able to compete at all levels of competition.

The TX (Transplant) category is recognised at all State/Territory and National Championships in BMX Racing, Mountain Bike,  Road and Track Championships.  For Road, Track and Mountain Bike Championships riders are recognised within their TX category.  BMX Racing is conducted as a multi-class category with each rider having their time factored to determine placing.

Many state level based time trials also conduct a multi-class para-cycling category which classified TX athletes can compete in.

TX athletes may also choose to compete in any other level of competition based on age (junior, elite, or masters).

Transplant recipients who are eligible to compete in the World Transplant Games (solid organ or bone marrow recipients) will be eligible to compete under the  Cycling TX Classifications  (run by AusCying)

If you wish to participate in either of these competitions, even at a local level, please have the attached form completed by your transplant physician and returned to Transplant Australia by emailing sports@transplant.org.au

 

Once classified, a swimmer with disability is eligible to compete in Multi Class races according to their classification and National Sport Class Status, which determines the level of competition the swimmer may compete in (i.e. club, regional, state or national level meets).

Multi Class Swimming – multi class swimming refers to the competition structure for swimmers with a disability. It allows for swimmers to compete in a fair environment by grouping them according to their classification.

Transplant recipients who are eligible to compete in the World Transplant Games (solid organ or bone marrow recipients) will be eligible to compete under the  S16 Multi Class Swimming Competitions (run by Swimming Australia)

If you wish to participate in either of these competitions, even at a local level, please have the attached form completed by your transplant physician and returned to Transplant Australia by emailing sports@transplant.org.au

Sports Integrity, Therapeutic use, and Anti-Doping.

As a Multi Class classified athlete competing at state and national competitions, there are some additional considerations and applications you may need to consider.

Some medications and even sports injury therapies are prohibited in sports and may require you to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).

The current list of prohibited substances is available on the WADA or Global DRO websites.

  • Athletes should check which medications they take and if they are on the list for each sport they compete in.
  • It is also important to check IN and OUT of competition requirements, as the prohibited substances may vary depending on the phase of training/competition.

Cycling Road Nats

Competitors in the Road Nats may be required to undergo drug testing.  If any of your medications are on the prohibited list (eg. Predsolone/prednisolone), you will need to apply for a retroactive TUE.

It is important to note, the process for applying for a retroactive TUE is more extensive than a letter from your doctor, so it is crucial that you are proactive and understand what is required, depending on your condition / medication. To find more information about retroactive TUEs, click here.

It’s your responsibility to stay informed

As an athlete, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have all the necessary exemptions (specific to the individual) and to check any other requirements. Please consider:

  • Downloading the Sports Integrity App .
  • Completing the Anti-Doping Fundamentals Course and the Annual Update 2003. For more information click here.
  • Checking that all supplements are HASTA or Informed Sport tested and as best practice approved by your transplant team.

If you have any questions please contact sports@transplant.org.au