In Melbourne, the Multiclass Sports Association started in 2013. A group of teachers and parents from special schools wanted to have a snowsports event with the Victorian Interschools Snowsports Championships.
The Multiclass Event helps people with an intellectual or physical disability who love skiing or snowboarding. It gives them a safe and supportive place to train and compete with others.
With Disabled Wintersport Australia, we hold a 3-day Multiclass Snowsports Event at Mt Buller. There are two days of lessons on the slopes, then the Multiclass Race as part of the Victorian Interschools competitions.
The best part is race day. The excitement and joy when athletes finish their run is amazing. Everyone’s achievements are celebrated at the evening medals ceremony for Victorian Interschools.
The Multiclass Snowsports programs are for anyone with an intellectual or physical disability. They can come from regular or special schools, or through the Special Olympics.
