Multi-Class

• There will be Multi-Class officials on pool deck to assist with Multi-Class athletes. Parents will not be allowed on pool deck. Please talk to your Diocesan rep if more support is required. 

• Swimmers must have a valid classification listed in the Swimming Australia National Classification Master list. 

• No classification = ineligibility to compete. 

Other Multi-Class Information

Multi-Class Point Score

Multi-Class events are normal swimming events with some modifications to the rules and regulations.

All swimmers need to prove they have an eligible classification prior to entering all multi-class events. Swimmers must complete the relevant classification process before they are eligible to compete as a multi-class swimmer.

The Multi-Class Point Score (MCPS) has been developed to provide a simplified way for swimmers and coaches to measure and compare performances.

The MCPS is based on the World Record (WR) times for each classification. The MCPS is used for determining results in Multi-Class competition

Exception to Swimming rules

Some swimmers are entitled to receive exceptions to the swimming rules and other considerations based on their classification.

The exceptions prevent classified swimmers from being disqualified during Multi Class (MC) competition. These exceptions are determined during the classification process and are identified by a system of codes known as the Swimming Codes of Exceptions.

Note: exceptions that contain a * signify that the member contains an exception that is applied from the IPC code of exceptions.