Eligibility Overview
Sport Inclusion Australia processes eligibility applications for athletes with an intellectual impairment to enable athletes to compete in the Australian and International sporting environment.
Eligibility criteria is established by our international body Virtus.
We currently have 3 different eligibility groups
II-1 – intellectual disability,
II-2 – intellectual disability with significant additional impairment, and
II-3 – Autism.
We hope you enjoy the videos below. Additional information is also available with the application guidance notes.
Introduction to Eligibility at SIA
Eligibility Overview
Eligibility Process
Sport eligibility for athletes with an intellectual impairment
Eligibility Forms
To download the Eligibility Forms you require, please select from the tabs below:
Virtus Athlete Eligibility Application needs to be completed by athletes competing in sports offered at an international level and by athletes who would like to be considered for selection to compete at international sports events. There are two levels of Virtus Eligibility: Provisional and Full Eligibility. Provisional Eligibility permits entry to Virtus developmental events and National events. Full Eligibility is required for Virtus Regional and World Championship events and is a requirement of sports classification.
Athlete Eligibility Application Form – II1
The National Eligibility Application form needs to be completed by athletes participating in sport at State and National level. The guidance notes provide clear details of how these forms are to be completed and which professionals need to sign page three of the eligibility application. These forms can be downloaded from the links below.
Completed forms must be returned to:
Sport Inclusion Australia
15 Latimer Street, Benalla VIC 3672
For further information on Eligibility Applications, please contact the Sport Inclusion Australia Office.
The School Sport Eligibility form needs to be completed by students participating in school sport events at regional, State and National level. The guidance notes provide clear details of how these forms are to be completed and which professionals need to sign page three of the eligibility application. These forms can be downloaded from the links below.